The battle also divided Hollywood and left consumers with a difficult choice: With their favorite movies likely split between the two formats, there was a risk that the player they bought would eventually become irrelevant. As a result, consumers have kept away from both formats, leading to sluggish sales.

View more stories from 2008 International CES Warner's decision will give Blu-ray Disc an advantage in terms of content. With its move, five of the big seven Hollywood studios now back Blu-ray Disc with only two, Paramount and Universal, backing HD DVD.

The Warner announcement certainly put the HD DVD Promotion Group's CES plans in disarray. Within hours of the announcement, the group canceled a scheduled Sunday evening news conference and subsequent media interviews at CES.

"They're definitely regrouping and considering their options at the moment; this could be extremely important," said Tom Coughlin, a storage analyst at Coughlin Associates. "This could be the beginning of a major pivotal turning point in the high-def format war.

If we could define the format which is going to win, [it] would be extremely important for the industry, because this would free up consumers to start making decisions on the purchase of their systems."

Better sales would help consumer electronics manufacturers boost production and that could, in turn, lead to lower prices, said Coughlin. Those lower prices would then lead to better sales, which would help the entire industry, he said.

Warner touched on the format battle's impact on the consumer electronics industry in a statement announcing its move. "A two-format landscape has led to consumer confusion and indifference toward high definition, which has kept the technology from reaching mass adoption and becoming the important revenue stream that it can be for the industry," said Kevin Tsujihara, president of Warner's home entertainment group.

Whether or not the fight is over remains to be seen.

Toshiba said in a statement that it was "quite surprised" that Warner made the announcement "despite the fact that there are various contracts in place between our companies concerning the support of HD DVD. We will assess the potential impact of this announcement with the other HD DVD partner companies and evaluate potential next steps. We remain firm in our belief that HD DVD is the format best suited to the wants and needs of the consumer."

For some, the Warner decision marks the end of the format battle.

"I think the war is over. HD DVD has lost. It really is game over for Toshiba and the other vendors," said Robin Harris, an analyst at Data Mobility Group LLC. "The basic issue is not technology. It's about distribution, it's about marketing, it's about content, and Blu-ray has been winning the content war for sometime. I don't know why [Toshiba] keeps pouring money into it. It's time to stop."

Harris credited Sony's inclusion of Blu-ray Disc in the PlayStation 3 with being one of the instrumental moves in winning the fight for Blu-ray.

"I think Sony's brilliant move, and one of the few they have made in this effort, is putting Blu-ray into PS3," he said. "Even though PS3 hasn't sold so well in the console wars, in terms of being a platform for Blu-ray distribution, it's been a success for them, and I think that's what really put Blu-ray over the top."

The praise comes as Sony has started to see PS3 sales pick up, after a year of sluggishness. Ironically, the company has been often criticized by analysts and the media for including Blu-ray in the device, because it contributed to a price that put many consumers off from buying the high-def gaming console.

Bowers &Wilkins promises to take advantage of its high-visibility at CES ’08 to remind the world that today’s B&W is about a good deal more than “just” the famed 800-series loudspeakers—even though these are all but universally recognized as the world reference standard in state-of-the-art professional and home audio systems. The striking flagship Nautilus will of course be prominently displayed, but B&W’s expansive, high-tech new show booth will feature sectors devoted to four exciting new “themes” as well:

• Bowers & Wilkins Automotive - With the stunning new Jaguar XF sedan, B&W’s partnership with Jaguar Cars dramatically confirms that a truly great car merits a truly great audio experience. Bowers & Wilkins will display the XF, and its remarkable B&W premium audio system, the culmination of nearly three years of highly targeted engineering. B&W will be the only exhibitor at CES ’08 to feature this amazing automobile.

• Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin - Packed with world-leading technologies and finished in stylish stainless steel, B&W’s stunningly designed Zeppelin is the speaker system your iPod has been waiting for and the winner of the coveted Consumer Electronics Association’s Best of Innovations 2008 Design and Engineering Award.

• Bowers & Wilkins Liberty - Bowers & Wilkins will unveil a game-changing new wireless flagship-level 5.1-channel surround entertainment system, incorporating benchmark audio and wireless technologies, and a dedicated multifunction centerpiece component. ?

• Bowers & Wilkins Society of Sound – The Society of Sound was created as a social media platform for B&W consumers to engage with them on an ongoing basis. The Society of Sound has also spawned exciting joint ventures with the MIT Media Lab and Peter Gabriel.

Bowers &Wilkins’ CES 2008 display will be open all show hours, from Monday, January 7, 2008 through Thursday the 10th. An open-house breakfast for press invitees and open guests will be held the morning of Day 1 at 9AM at their booth. B&W will also maintain a meeting-room/hospitality suite in the Hilton Towers, and invites press and guests to stop in each afternoon from 5-7PM for cocktails and social (or business) chat.

About Bowers & Wilkins
Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) is Britain’s leading exporter of loudspeakers, and is also the number-one imported brand in North America. Since 1966, B&W’s 'Quest for Perfection' has resulted in a succession of technical loudspeaker innovations that have satisfied the world’s most demanding listeners. B&W’s rave reviews and universal acceptance as the monitor for classical music recordings have helped B&W become the dominant premium loudspeaker company throughout the world.

For additional information visit www.bowers-wilkins.com

Many line sources horizontally offset their various drivers, but AGA alternates tweeter cylinders with mid-range spheres – vertically one atop the other - in perfect time alignment. As a result, the phase and dispersion anomalies caused by the horizontal driver offsets are entirely eliminated. For additional flexibility, the 5LS features an additional pair of binding posts that offer a 2db increase in high frequencies for optimization of more varied room acoustics.

The 5LS offers the options of bi- or tri-wiring, as well as bi- or tri-amping. Although capable of handling massive power, the crossover-less design and high efficiency of both the CDT II tweeters and carbon-fiber midrange drivers are perfect mates for low-powered, high-performance amplifiers.

At 7” wide by 11” deep, the Reference 5LS sports quite a slender profile. The twelve 4” rear-firing subwoofers are “time corrected” with the front firing drivers and nearly equal the surface area of a 15” subwoofer, while offering the speed and transparency that a large single driver cannot match. In addition, the Reference 5LS features AGA’s patented S2 Technology, as well as their trademark spherical enclosures, which minimizes external diffraction and internal standing waves.

For even more flexibility, AGA offers an optional Reference SA amplifier, which features volume, phase, equalization and crossover adjustments. The Reference SA allows the speaker to be positioned for optimal imaging and soundstaging performance without compromising bass linearity. The amp was also designed to be used as the primary subwoofer amp from an LFE output to integrate the 5LS into a home theater environment without the use of an outboard subwoofer.

The StarLift is available in two models and comes pre-installed with a StarGlas screen. The 65H (diagonal) can be fully extended with a height of 34-inches and 57-inches wide. The larger 72H (diagonal) is 37-inches high with a width of 63-inches. There are two types of StarGlas materials that can be used depending on the application, the StarGlas 60 and the StarGlas 100. The StarGlas 60 is the largest black screen in the world and offers a peak gain of .60 making it highly resistive to ambient light. It is suitable for a variety of residential applications such as media rooms and patio theaters. The StarGlas 100 is set at a peak gain of 1.0 and is an alternative to flat panel TVs and front screens that would be used in darker environments. Capable of blocking 100% of UV light, the StarGlas screens are abrasion and stain resistant. Unlike other screen materials StarGlas is completely non-combustible.

“StarGlas is one of the most successful and intriguing products we’ve ever introduced, especially for the commercial market,” says Joaquin Rivera, Director of Sales for Stewart Filmscreen. “The StarLift, however, provides us the opportunity to bring this unique product to the residential market in a big way. Flat Panel TVs are extremely popular but they are limited by size and visual performance. Our installers like to create unforgettable and WOW-type installations for their customers. The StarLift provides them with the needed solution to specify StarGlas as a new type of screen material in home installations.”

The StarLift is available in tempered or non-tempered glass. The 65H (diagonal) will start at $8999 MSRP.

Stewart is well known for several core technology families including the FireHawk, GrayHawk, StudioTek, CineCurve and StarGlas screens. As a solutions-based company, Stewart’s state-of–the art projection systems are the first choice among systems integrators for a wide variety of residential and commercial applications. Stewart screens are engineered to meet the most rigorous optical and installation requirements, excelling at custom designs for unique projects with highly technical specifications.

About Stewart Filmscreen
Stewart Filmscreen is the world’s premier projection-screen manufacturer for both the home and commercial markets. In 2007, Stewart celebrates its 60th Anniversary. A family-owned business, Stewart Filmscreen maintains the highest standards in screen design and craftsmanship. In fact, each screen is handmade. Founded in 1947, Stewart Filmscreen has grown from a small business to an international one, with offices in Denmark and Singapore, in addition to two in the United States, including a manufacturing facility in Ohio and their headquarters in So. California. More information on Stewart Filmscreen Corporation is available at www.stewartfilmscreen.com.

This project will be on going and will be updated regularly with new photos of current installation.

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Our goals for this years CEDIA visit were to certify our install team, as well as look at new product from our vendors. We crushed our goal and have two level one installers, as well as a recent Level 2 installer. As for new products we looked at several control systems as well as lines that would make Allwired more competitive in our market. RTI remotes was an addition that we have already seen success with. This line of remotes and control pieces gives our customers the ability to control their systems and theaters as never before. We have also added and will soon be seeing the McIntosh and B&W lines. These two lines will give us something super to make home theater come alive.

As you can see we are always on the move adding to our staffs education as well as the lines we carry to better our customers.

Life|controller™ is a Web Services-enabled, dedicated home automation system controller. Its presence in a Life|ware home network ensures that communications among all subsystem components are direct and secure. Available in set-top, rack mount or structured cable box models, Life|controller features eight RS-232 ports for optimized third-party integrations. Life|controller is priced at $3,750 for the enclosure mount and $3,500 for the rack mount units and is now shipping.

While some products on the market help consumers backup and restore their data; others provide data storage or media streaming; some allow homeowners to access their files from outside of the home. Life|storage™ with Windows® Home Server will be the first to provide all of these benefits in the connected home in a one-unit solution. Life|storage is Life|ware’s digital media storage server with four hot-swappable drives providing from two to four terabytes of RAID 5 storage all in a 4-space rack mounted unit. Running either Windows® Home Server or Windows Storage Server 2003 operating systems, and powered by an Intell® Pentium™ D processor, Life|storage is a premium digital media server with ample redundant storage for all of a home’s videos, CDs and MP3 music files, recorded TV and digital photos.
Another substantial hardware entry for Life|ware fills the void of an easily retrofitable thermostat that doubles as a Life|ware point of control. The Life|point Thermostat is a native device in a Life|ware home network that is embedded with Web Service for Device technology and can be set to textually display any Life|ware menu making whole home control as natural as raising the temperature.
Logos and images are available at www.life-ware.com.

About Life|ware, from Exceptional Innovation
Based in the Westerville suburb of Columbus, Ohio, Exceptional Innovation produces Life|ware™ home control software and hardware for digital living. Life|ware creates a lifestyle experience that allows consumers to enjoy their digital entertainment, wherever and whenever they want, as well as manage their lighting, multi-room audio, HVAC, security, appliances and other subsystems, through a single interface by integrating the digital entertainment functionality of Media Center with whole-house automation and control. Led by software industry professionals with extensive experience with distributed computing based on open standards and open architecture, Exceptional Innovation combines Microsoft development expertise with years of home control experience to deliver simple, seamless, life-enhancing solutions for the digital home.

Of course, a custom-install speaker is much more than simply the sum of its drivers. The CCM 818’s angled bass/midrange baffle permits designer/installers to orient it for optimum coverage and tonal accuracy at the listening position, even when less-than-ideal speaker locations must be used. The B&W design’s new flush-mount format, including recessed tweeter, provides an unobtrusive look.

And B&W’s simple but effective swing-out “fixing dogs” make installation fast, secure, and efficient. Frame diameter is 11 inches, with cutout requirements of 10 inches by 5.4 inches mounting-depth.

The new B&W’s 8O impedance delivers a stable, easily driven load making it “friendly” even to less powerful distributed-sound installations. Just the same, with careful installation and suitable system components, the CCM 818 is a true rarity: a ceiling-type custom-installation loudspeaker that can truly achieve sound quality rivaling that possible from high-end freestanding speakers.

The B&W CCM818 is finished in matte, paintable white, with perforated-aluminum grille. It will be available in September 2007, at a manufacturer’s suggested price of $800 each.
About Bowers & Wilkins

Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) is Britain’s leading exporter of loudspeakers, and is also the number-one imported brand in North America. Since 1966, B&W’s 'Quest for Perfection' has resulted in a succession of technical loudspeaker innovations that have satisfied the world’s most demanding listeners. B&W’s rave reviews and universal acceptance as the monitor for classical music recordings have helped B&W become the dominant premium loudspeaker company throughout the world.

For additional information visit www.bowers-wilkins.com

The new CT700 models uniformly employ B&W’s well-known, proprietary woven-Kevlar® materials technology in their midrange and low-frequency drivers. There, its unique acoustic properties inhibit unwanted vibrations, for impressive freedom from the colorations that degrade transparency and realism.

To eliminate reflections from projectors or other bright light sources all cones in the CT700 models utilize Blue Kevlar. Similarly, all CT700 models (save the subs) employ B&W’s famous Nautilus™ tube-loaded tweeter design to absorb the unwanted back wave from their high-frequency drivers, greatly promoting clarity and detail, as well as its FlowPort™ turbulence-canceling cabinet vents for improved bass definition and dynamic agility.

There are three options for CT700-series front and surround channels. The CT7.3 LCRS is a three-way layout using dual 8-inch Kevlar woofers, a 6-inch Kevlar midrange, and 1-inch cloth-dome, Nautilus-loaded tweeter. The two-way CT7.4 LCRS employs dual 6-inch Kevlar mid/bass drivers with the same tweeter system, while the generally similar CT7.5 LCRS substitutes a single 7-inch Kevlar mid/bass unit. All three CT700 variants are rigorously engineered for precisely matching timbre and overall transient and dynamics characteristics, so that a system may be freely laid out between any combination of models.

The 700-series Custom Theater subwoofers are compact, closed-box designs to facilitate installation in cabinetry or partitions. The CT SW12 utilizes a single very long-throw 12-inch driver composed of a paper/Kevlar composite, while the CT SW10 is proportionately identical using a 10-inch cone. Both CT700 subs are intended for use with their new companion, the SA1000 Subwoofer Amplifier. This deceptively compact (2U rackmount) unit less than 4 inches tall and barely 17 pounds in weight nonetheless produces an astounding 1,000 watts of subwoofer-range power, thanks to its ultra-efficient ICEpower™ Class D amplifier design. The SA1000 also incorporates extensive crossover flexibility, including equalization custom-tailored to the CT700 woofers, delivering deep-bass extension all the way to 18 Hz (CT SW12). Designers may easily specify multiple subwoofers, using each SA1000 to power as many as two units.

All of the Custom Theater CT700 models are supplied in matte black finish, with acoustically transparent, magnetically affixed grilles.

Also at Denver’s CEDIA 2007, Bowers & Wilkins will simultaneously introduce a new addition to the Custom Theater 800 series. Like its forbearers, the new CT8.4 LCRS, incorporates the legendary technologies of B&W’s 800 Series stand-alone speakers to achieve literally reference-standard performance. The CT8.4 LCRS packs the power to function excellently in front-, side- and rear-channel duties within a complete 800-series custom system. It is also a more compact alternative to the range’s CT8 DS side/rear channel speaker for use where space is at a premium. The CT8.4 LCRS’ 8-inch Kevlar/paper woofer, 6-inch woven-Kevlar FST midrange, and 1-inch aluminum Nautilus-loaded tweeter yield precisely the same authentically three-dimensional listening experience as its larger siblings.

B&W’s newest Custom Theater models will be available from October 2007, at the following manufacturer’s suggested prices:

CT7.3 LCRS $1,500
CT7.4 LCRS $1,000
CT7.5 LCRS $600
CT SW10 $tba
CT SW12 $tba
SA1000 Subwoofer Amplifier $tba

CT8.4 LCRS (Custom Theater 800 Series) $4,000

About Bowers & Wilkins
Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) is Britain’s leading exporter of loudspeakers, and is also the number-one imported brand in North America. Since 1966, B&W’s 'Quest for Perfection' has resulted in a succession of technical loudspeaker innovations that have satisfied the world’s most demanding listeners. B&W’s rave reviews and universal acceptance as the monitor for classical music recordings have helped B&W become the dominant premium loudspeaker company throughout the world.

For additional information visit www.bowers-wilkins.com

Zeppelin is the product of Bowers & Wilkins 40-plus years of experience and know-how in speaker design in a single package; technologies developed for dedicated high-end speakers applied as iPod speakers for the first time. Zeppelin is an entirely new creation, designed according to principles pioneered on high-performance B&W models, from the extraordinary shape of its shell to the specially tailored studio-standard technologies within.

To learn more about the B&W Zeppelin click here.

Allwired Technologies is an authorized B&W Speakers Dealer.

Multi-Source Command and Control, Fine Image Adjustments and More… In addition to its dual-zone processing capabilities, the VP1000 features dual scalers, allowing users to make image adjustments from many separate sources to two different displays in independent zones. For added flexibility and convenience, the VP1000 performs video adjustment functions such as color, sharpness and contrast. The VP1000’s inputs include 4 HDMI, 6 Component, 6 S-Video and 6 Composite; outputs included Composite, S-Video, Component and HDMI up to 1080p. An RS232 port provides control of other systems, and a large 2 x 20 character alphanumeric florescent display and advanced OSD setup menus add to the VP1000’s flexibility and user-friendliness.

Adding even more convenience and flexibility, McIntosh’s UEI HR057 dedicated remote control combines the functionality of both the VP1000 and MDLP1. For maximum flexibility and installation convenience, all inputs on the VP1000 are assignable and include 4 HDMI, 6 Component Video, 6 S-Video and 6 Composite Video. The VP1000 provides one output for each input type for each of two video displays (zones). Control either or both zones via the front panel or IR remote and an RS232 port enables interface with various other control systems.

In order to provide the best quality video from all sources and with all types of displays, the VP1000 first up-converts all incoming video to 1080p then, if necessary, down-converts to match the native resolution of the video display. All scaling is performed entirely within the digital domain which prevents addition of artifacts.

About McIntosh Laboratory In an era where the rate of change is as amazing as the changes themselves, McIntosh is all the more remarkable. Even after celebrating its 56th anniversary, the McIntosh brand continues to represent high performance, superlative engineering and limitless pride of ownership. State-of-the-art technology infused with hand craftsmanship and the details McIntosh is famous for continue to be the key values found in every piece of equipment. Products built to last for decades of flawless performance demand nothing less than an equal level of commitment to customer support and service as well. Its no wonder satisfied customers the world over view their McIntosh products as investments worthy of being passed down through generations. McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. is a D&M Holdings company.

The TR-3 improves upon many of the existing popular characteristics of the TR-2, such as an integral bass equalizer that goes up to 6dB of low bass boost, with a total output of 300 watts RMS. The cylindrical steel enclosure mirrors AGA’s spherical technology that allows for smooth, yet powerful, bass from 22Hz to 180Hz. The TR-3 has a continuously variable low pass filter from 50Hz to 180Hz, with a fixed 80Hz high-pass filter on high-level output. The new sub is available in black and silver, weighs 36 lb. and is 10.75” W x 12” H x 13.5” D.

About Anthony Gallo Acoustics:
Anthony Gallo, who created his first loudspeaker at the age of 14, has been raising the bar in loudspeaker design for more than 25 years. He formed Anthony Gallo Acoustics (AGA) in the early 1990’s in order to bring his creations to the marketplace. His first commercially available product, the Nucleus™ Solo loudspeaker, went on sale in 1994. The speaker, which contained the unique blend of creative industrial design and top-quality sound components that quickly became an AGA trademark, was an immediate success. Today, AGA’s products are sold in over 40 countries, including a complete line of stereo speakers, home theaters speakers & systems, powered subwoofers and installation accessories to complement their award-winning speaker systems.

For more information visit: www.roundsound.com

Allwired Technologies is Anthony Gallo Acoustics authorized dealer.

By joining the Audyssey Installer Program, custom installers can deliver the best possible sound experience for their customers by removing distortion and sound degradation caused by room acoustics. Installers of Audyssey Installer-ready products are able to perform the most precise and powerful calibrations possible. The total initial investment in the program is a one-time purchase of an Installer Kit for $325. This kit includes the MultEQ Pro software, calibrated microphone and preamp, stand, cables, and instructions for performing calibrations.

“The success of Audyssey’s Installer Program with the Sound Equalizer showed us that installers and their customers value superior sound,” says Michael Solomon, CEO of Audyssey Laboratories, Inc, “With the expansion of the Installer Program to a wider range of home theater products, custom installers are now able to extend the reach of this value added service.”

Custom installation professionals can join the Audyssey Installer Program by contacting their local representative of Audyssey Installer-ready products or by contacting Audyssey directly at installer@audyssey.com.

About Audyssey Laboratories™
Audyssey Laboratories was conceived at the prestigious Immersive Audio Laboratory at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, California. For more than 10 years, Tom and Chris have conducted research in audio signal processing, acoustics, and psychoacoustics. The results of their interdisciplinary research have been published in more than 100 technical journals and several books. One of the most challenging problems that they addressed was the comprehensive understanding of the negative effects of room acoustics on sound reproduction. It took five years of intense research and experimentation and more than $5M in research funds to fully understand and solve this intricate problem. No other facility in the world had the scientific expertise and the resources to fundamentally examine and solve this problem.

Dr. Sunil Bharitkar, Philip Hilmes, Prof. Tomlinson Holman, and Prof. Chris Kyriakakis were all involved in conceiving and creating the technology that provided the basis for the Company, founded in July 2002.

Other areas of the site include The Future of Sound, an archive of articles about new and forthcoming developments in sound technology, by specialist writers from different musical and technical backgrounds.

Over time and as the site develops, new fellows and features will be added including an interactive forum allowing visitors to actively participate in the site.

Click on the Society of Sound link above and sign-up if you’d like to receive email notifications for new fellows and articles.

Society of Sound fellows

Peter Gabriel
The internationally renowned rock star and multi-media evangelist Peter Gabriel has perhaps done more to introduce musicians from all over the world to western audiences than anyone else. Gabriel is founder of Real World Records, a label dedicated to signing and promoting world musicians, and Real World Studios, a high-tech recording and performing space for artists from across the globe.

Cassandra Wilson
Born and raised in Jackson, Mississippi by musician and educator parents, the jazz singer Cassandra Wilson was immersed in music and ideas from an early age. A world-renowned song-writer and producer as well as a vocalist, her music defies easy classification. She is the founder of the Ojah Media Group, a multi-media company dedicated to documenting and promoting the uniquely varied music of Mississippi.

Tod Machover
Recognised as one of the most innovative composers of his generation, Tod Machover’s music breaks artistic and cultural boundaries, marrying traditional acoustic and orchestral music with intelligent electronics and interactive computers. He is associate professor of music and media at MIT Media Lab, and designs new technology for music: notably Hyperinstruments, a technology that uses computers to augment musical expression.

Kenneth Grange
From the 1950s to the present day, Kenneth Grange’s modernist designs have changed the face of modern Britain. Some of his iconic designs include the Parker pen, the InterCity 125 train, the Kenwood Chef mixer and the Anglepoise lamp. Grange recently designed B&W’s limited edition Signature Diamond speakers, which use a groundbreaking mix of traditional and technologically advanced materials.

Live from Abbey Road
Coming from backgrounds in both music and television, it was a natural step for Peter Van Hooke and Michael Gleason to produce Live from Abbey Road, a revolutionary TV programme that showcased the talents of a range of musicians as they performed at the legendary Abbey Road Studios. Made without a host or studio audience, the B&W-sponsored show aimed to give a uniquely personal insight into the world of music and its makers.

Papa Roach
Formed in 1993, the Californian hardcore rock band Papa Roach have never been afraid to experiment with new sounds and explore different directions. It was part of the reason why they chose to record their fifth studio album in the unusual environment of a hilltop mansion in Los Angeles. “The size and space of the rooms affected our music - it changed the way we wrote songs” explains the band’s lead singer Jacoby Shaddix.

Dave Stewart
Rock star, producer, filmmaker, multi-media innovator and entrepreneur, Dave Stewart is a man of many talents. Not content with producing some of the most seminal pop songs of the 1980s with his band Eurythmics, Stewart went on to work on a staggering range of personal and collaborative musical projects. The latest is the Dave Stewart Songbook, a live performance of some of his key works with a 30-piece orchestra. An album will follow later in the year.

John Dibb and Tom O’Brien
Very few people know the inner workings of B&W speakers better than John Dibb and Tom O’Brien, development engineers at B&W. Developing the world’s best speakers can be complex, painstaking work, involving listening and checking every sound component for minute variations in quality. But Dibb and O’Brien claim that the underlying principle behind the work is simple: “we’re not trying to give the most in a loudspeaker, we’re trying to lose the least.”

John Newton Howard (launching July 2007)
Throughout his prolific career as a composer, musician and songwriter, James Newton Howard has scored films of all scales and genres, earning multiple award nominations for his work. He has collaborated with directors such as M Night Shyamalan, Christopher Nolan, Peter Jackson and Barry Sonnenfeld, on major films including The Sixth Sense, Batman Begins and King Kong.

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