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ArtisaN 8K Ready Video and Audio processor
Bringing advanced image processing to home cinema, Lumagen will debut the ArtisaN 8K Ready video and audio processor at CEDIA Expo 2026. ArtisaN features eight inputs, two outputs, real-time video scaling, HDR dynamic tone mapping, precise lip-sync control and low-latency game mode with a fixed 3-millisecond video delay. Manufactured in the USA, Lumagen also offers an ArtisaN upgrade path to 4K120 and 8K processing
Award Winning – 9.4.6 Cinema Series
NextLevel Acoustics will feature its 9.4.6 award-winning Cinema Series, a high-performance immersive audio system designed for power, clarity, precision, and cinematic scale. The demonstration will also debut two additions: the Cinema H height speaker, with 93 dB sensitivity, and the flagship CI-HV21 High Velocity 21-inch subwoofer, designed for deep, fast, room-pressurizing bass.
Elite Series Processor
StormAudio will showcase its Elite processor, built on the CEDIA Product Hall of Fame-winning ISP platform. As the heart of the immersive audio demonstration, the Elite processor will manage audio decoding, signal processing, bass management, and system calibration through the complete StormAudio Calibration Suite, combining Dirac Live Room Correction, Bass Control, Active Room Treatment (ART) with powerful manual optimization tools to deliver precise and consistent performance.
VistaScope Evo, two-way vertical masking system w/ Harmony G3 AT woven material
Stewart Filmscreen will showcase VistaScope Evo, a two-way vertical masking screen system featuring Harmony G3 acoustically transparent woven screen material. The 4.5-inch-bordered system supports larger cinematic images while allowing proper speaker placement behind the screen. VistaScope Evo will demonstrate formats from 188 inches diagonal at a 2.39:1 aspect ratio to 116 inches diagonal at a 4:3 aspect ratio.
4K1000-KS Projector
Christie will make the CEDIA debut of its award-winning 4K1000-KS model from the Korus Series of 1DLP projectors. Backed by an industry-leading five-year or 20,000-hour warranty, it combines a lightweight, ultra-compact chassis with versatile lens options, including an ultra-short-throw Z-shaped lens, for flexible integration into any space.
Simplified Acoustics , who offers sound control products will managing SR7’s room acoustics. Featured will be the company’s new BDP acoustic panel. This uses a new formula for Binary Amplitude Diffusion over an absorptive panel that is more effective for off access waves than a traditional binary amplitude panel.
HTRx8-400 Multi-Channel Amplification
SPEAKERPOWER will premiere the HTx408, an eight-channel amplifier delivering 400-watts per channel. Built on the award-winning HTRx8-400 platform, the HTx408 is designed for high-end residential theaters and combines reference-level power, high-fidelity performance, and a rack-ear-free design for installation in a custom credenza or AV rack.
CineMotion Posters will demonstrate two 55-inch TVs in portrait mode in SR7 and booth 1346. The company’s CMP-01 poster player turns any flat screen with an HDMI port into an animated, interactive, and connected digital movie poster that can display posters within a user’s playlists, along with “Now Playing” posters and banners when connected to any Kaleidescape Strato-series player. The player can also play back both static images and motion posters.
Across the aisle in booth 1346, the SR7 partners will exhibit additional products. New for 2026 and making its Expo debut, Pixel Perfect Walls will showcase an ultra-bright 130-inch direct-view LED video wall featuring a 0.9mm pixel pitch and an ultra-wide 2.22:1 aspect ratio. This will be demonstrated with Lumagen’s ArtisaN, StormAudio’s Fusion 20 integrated amp, and NextLevel Acoustics’ custom LR-CC 5.5 soundbar and HV10 Subwoofer.
Service Contributors
Room Design Services
Steve from Home Theater Gurus designs over 100 custom home theaters a year for clients around the world—whether they’re hands-on DIYers or working with contractors. Each design is built around thoughtful planning, immersive audio, and proven acoustic strategies that deliver cinematic performance in real-world spaces. From spare bedrooms to basements, Steve uses deep knowledge of room acoustics and one-on-one collaboration to create sound that pulls you into the movie.
He also creates YouTube videos that explain the science and principles behind great theater design—breaking down industry standards into simple, practical terms that help viewers understand the “why” behind the design. With a background in DIY and a focus on performance over hype, Steve helps clients get results that gear alone can’t deliver.
Contact Information: [email protected]
Audio/Video Production
Bayview Audio – Responsible for the production and spatial audio mix of the Paragons of Home Cinema intro video, created to open the Sound Room 7 demo experience. Led by engineer Nick Matzke, Bayview Audio specializes in modern, dynamic, high-impact productions and mixes, with extensive experience across multiple genres of music.
Key Product Contributors
Strato V Movie Player
Kaleidescape delivers movies, TV series, and concerts in lossless audio formats including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. With an audio bitrate 10x higher than typical streamer rates, Kaleidescape dramatically elevates your processor, amplifiers, speakers, and room treatments. Experience the difference in quality you will hear not just in the ground-shaking rumbles but in the transporting power of each subtle sound.
Strato V Movie Player
- Reference video for every 4K display. SDR, HDR10, and now Dolby Vision.
- Lossless spatial audio. Clear dialog and immersive sound effects.
- Standalone. Includes 960GB solid-state storage.
- Scalable. Add a server for more movies on demand and more players for whole house entertainment.
- Ultimate performance. New electronics and grounding topology for audiophiles.
