Every year in September, purveyors of home technology descend upon Denver at CEDIA Expo to flaunt their latest innovations that will eventually make their way into the smartest homes. At HTA, we've got an eye for those products that make homeowners and designers wonder if it's art or audio, sculpture or speakers, vista or video.
To properly implement these sophisticated solutions, an HTA Certified integrator is your greatest resource. These experts work closely with your entire team—homeowner, designer, and architect alike—to ensure these design-forward products are installed flawlessly, performing as intended while preserving the aesthetic integrity of your vision. (You can find an HTA Certified integrator here.) Here are our top 10 finds from the Expo that deserve their spot in any high-design home.
Leon and Mera Studio Architects Add Audio to Lighting Sconces
Elevate your home designs beyond the conventional. The Mera Sound Sconce is the sophisticated, two-in-one solution you’ve been waiting for, masterfully eliminating the clutter of separate speakers and lights.
This isn't just a fixture; it's an integrated experience. The architectural integrity is paramount, featuring a robust cast aluminum shell and a selection of bespoke, knit bouclé grilles that add a layer of textural sophistication. Available for both new construction and retrofit, specifying Mera offers great flexibility.
The lighting features dimmable LEDs for creating the perfect mood, while the audio components—ultra-thin woofers and cloth-dome tweeters—are engineered for premium sound dispersion without compromising the minimalist form. With Mera, design and technology are in concert.
Sonic Realism Meets Sculptural Design with ASCENDO Black Swan Speakers
Experience THE BLACK SWAN: a musical speaker system created to transcend expectations and dissolve the barrier between performance and reality. Precision engineering converges with artisan craft to deliver breathtaking authenticity—at home in a reference home theater, irresistible in a purist music system. Now revealed in a seductive Full Cast Carbon finish, the cabinet shimmers with that unmistakable, gem-like structure only cast carbon achieves. The horn is secured by a massive brass mounting bracket plated in 24-carat gold, a quiet flash of luxury that frames the driver like fine jewelry. Over the sculptural body, a 13-layer high-gloss piano lacquer is applied and hand-polished to a mirror sheen. This is not only a transducer; it is an object of desire—meant to be seen as intensely as it is heard.
DMF PhaseX: Centralized Dimming, Less Complexity
Achieve precise, tunable white light and deep, smooth dimming across an entire home, without a complex network of hardware. That’s the vision behind DMF’s PhaseX.
This digital lighting system works over standard electrical wiring, allowing you to bring centralized control to new homes, remodels, and retrofits with a noticeably streamlined installation. The compact PhaseX Gateway fits neatly into existing dimming cabinets, delivering a range of lighting scenes from a vibrant day to a subtle, moonlit glow at 0.1% dimming.
The result? Lighting that adapts to every moment, integrated with your home automation system. PhaseX gives you the power of centralized—yet simple—dimming.
Moovia Seating for the Home Theater and the Living Room
At Moovia, "bespoke" means more than custom armrests or leather choices—it’s about crafting the exact viewing experience to match the design vision for the space. From supersized seats to cutting-edge tech to the ultimate lounge-style seating arrangement, Moovia’s sophisticated design takes home entertainment out of the ‘man cave’ and into any room in the home.
Every piece is handmade at Moovia’s factory in Germany, blending advanced technology with artisanal craftsmanship. Moovia’s designers collaborate with integrators and interior designers to select premium materials—European leathers, velvets, Alcantara, and fine hardwoods, delivering samples to your doorstep. No project is too big or small, no space too unconventional. From initial sketches to final installation, Moovia ensures flawless execution, whether in a home theater, beach house, or superyacht.
Shown here, the LYON media sofa is inspired by the enchanting landscapes of the French countryside, capturing the essence of rustic elegance and refined comfort. Designed to fill enormous spaces, LYON is not only beautiful, it’s smart—seamlessly integrating into your home automation ecosystem for an unrivaled cinematic experience.
Séura Lighted Mirrors: Custom Illumination for the Bath & Beyond
Turn your primary bathroom into a personal sanctuary with Séura’s Lighted Mirror series. These mirrors do more than reflect—they transform the space with a full spectrum of illumination, from a bright, focused light for your routine to a soft, ambient glow for relaxation.
It’s a versatile upgrade that brings the same elegant functionality to bedrooms, closets, and living areas. Homeowners and designers can create a cohesive, intelligent environment by integrating these mirrors with existing smart home systems for seamless control and convenience. With a range of styles to choose from, finding the perfect match for your décor is effortless. Elevate your daily ritual with a touch of light that’s both beautiful and brilliantly functional.
Experience Sound, Not Speakers, with Sonance PowerPipe X
Sonance has completely reimagined its legendary James PowerPipe Series with the groundbreaking PowerPipe X (PPX). For two decades, the PowerPipe has discreetly delivered rich, room-filling bass. Now, the next generation is here, engineered to vanish completely while making a more powerful statement than ever.
The PowerPipe X allows you to pipe deep, articulate bass into any space, augmenting your Sonance loudspeakers for an immersive musical experience. This design installs seamlessly within cabinets, walls, and ceilings, remaining entirely out of sight. The bass emanates through a flexible port tube via four grille styles, including screwless magnetic Toe Kick and HVAC options that become an invisible part of the room's architecture.
For Arched and Angled Windows: Hunter Douglas PowerView
Not all windows are standard rectangles, and neither are Hunter Douglas shades. For stunning arch and angled windows, the Alustra Duette and Duette Honeycomb collections offer beautiful specialty solutions. Now, with Hunter Douglas PowerView Automation, thesearchitectural statements become dynamic features of your home. Move beyond static shades and experience the convenience of motorized control, seamlessly integrating every unique window into your whole-home system for unified command and consistent operation.
To complete the modern look, Hunter Douglas introduces a new arch trim designed to blend effortlessly with contemporary interiors. It’s the perfect fusion of intelligent design and elegant style.
Stealth Acoustics LineaRadiance: High-Performance Invisible Speakers
Living up to its name, Stealth Acoustics has been at the invisible speakers game for a long time. In fact, the company just released its 8th-generation, LineaRadiance Series version. Stealth says the new generation delivers improved frequency response, higher output, and modular configurations for custom-length arrays. For designers and integrators, this is a dream come true. The speakers vanish completely into walls and ceilings, leaving behind a flawless aesthetic with no visual intrusion. Adding to its capabilities, a new 24-inch model expands the audio canvas, potentially filling even larger rooms with immersive sound.
Barco Residential Runar LED Video Wall
Make a powerful statement with the Barco Residential Runar LED video wall, a solution that blends a sleek, minimalist aesthetic with breathtaking performance. Homeowners will love the unparalleled, theater-quality entertainment it brings to daily life, perfect for both movie nights and sporting events in a bright room. For designers, its seamless integration is a dream; the video wall acts as a stunning focal point that complements modern interiors. Engineered for luxury home cinemas, the Runar delivers a truly cinematic experience with exceptional brightness and stunning contrast with deep blacks, offering an immersive visual experience that captivates.
A Smarter Glow: Savant GE Proseo Undercabinet Lighting
Elevate your most functional spaces with light you feel, not just see. The new Savant GE Proseo Undercabinet Fixtures are the intelligent upgrade for kitchens, baths, and workspaces, designed to vanish while they work. They provide a flawless, even wash of light that banishes shadows from countertops, making tasks easier and safer.
Seamlessly part of the Savant smart home ecosystem, these fixtures offer full dimming and tunable white light to match the time of day or task at hand. With a choice of white or black finishes and three sizes (12”, 18”, and 24”), they deliver the flexibility designers demand for a clean, integrated look. This is specification-grade lighting that combines thoughtful design with smart home simplicity.
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