April 2023 | Volume 31 | No. 4 CONTENTS DEPARTMENTS COVER STORY CE PROFILE: Ultimate Gamechanger 24 Total Home Technologies in 24 30 Recognizing Praiseworthy Service 2023 Quest for Quality Awards fete top manufacturers for their services in 16 categories and distributors in 6 categories. by CE Pro Editors W R New Jersey formulates a unique leasing business model that results in over $1 million in RMR per year. by Jason Knott 6 NEAT-O! Rental property employs smart home magic to attract Muggles. 8 INDUSTRY PULSE TNT Awards Revealed at ISE CEDIA Rolls Out Workforce Development Toolkit CI Expo to Collaborate with NSCA on Education Design & Construction Week Draws Record Crowd 14 WELLSCAPES Legrand Partners with Microban on 'Healthy' Switches IKEO Intros Matter-Compatible Indoor Air Sensor 16 AUDIO+VIDEO Sony Impresses with New 8K ES Receivers Camara Steps Down as AudioControl President Sonus faber Refreshes R 30 52 R R 2023 PLATINUM WINNER Consumer-Facing Website 2023 GOLD WINNER Consumer-Facing Website 2023 SILVER WINNER Consumer-Facing Website Retro Loudspeaker Designs Prove What's Old Is New Again Styles and fashion may change, but companies such as Klipsch, KLH, JBL, PSB and Burwell & Sons are showing that in consumer audio vintage looks carry timeless appeal. by Robert Archer VIEW POINTS FROM THE EDITOR 4 PS Audio's YouTube channel sage advice By Arlen Schweiger 52 2 | CE Pro April 2023 FIELD TEST 60 Dreo Macro Max S air purifi er By Nicholas Boever Homage Collection Hisense Highlights 2023 Displays Q&A: Blair Tripodi, Masimo Consumer 20 NETWORKING+ HOME CONTROL Schneider Shows Smarter Home Energy Usage Ring Founder Siminoff Hands CEO Reins to Ex-Discord COO URC Total Control Supports Ethereal's Big Dog Power SECURITY CORNER 58 CHANNEL Mass. Integrator simpleHome Stages Unique Networking Event EDG Founder Gullo Passes Away Schofi eld Launches Nexus Audio Technologies PowerHouse Expands into Canada 62 PRODUCTS 64 BY THE NUMBERS Home Theater & Media Rooms cepro.com Q T U U U U E E E E S S S S T T T T S F 2 F F F O O O O Q R Q Q Q 2 U U U U A A A A L L L L I I I I Y Y Y Y Q Q Q D A 3 A T T Thttp://www.cepro.com