McIntosh Laboratory Inc. strives to make dealers successful—on their own terms.

People don’t get into the luxury home-entertainment channel because they have a cookie-cutter approach to retailing. The high-end audiovisual business always has been about passion, personal taste, self expression and style. So when it comes to special events and in-store promotions, it’s not surprising that the luxury retailing landscape is rich, varied and reflective of dealers themselves, and their discriminating clientele.

WallWizard has introduced their new XM series of articulating mounts for thin flat-panel televisions. Two mounts are currently available: the XM60 (for 40-60” TVs) and the XM37 (for 26-37” TVs). Both mounts feature a unique cam mechanism that allows the TV to swivel 90 degrees left or right, or tilted up and down (+3 / -15 degrees).

The mounts were designed to make adjusting flat-panels easier. While most mounts often require a two-hand, two-step process, the XM series only needs to be adjusted by using one hand, or even one finger.

Managing the goods that flow in and out of your warehouse is an absolute must. The following White Paper by Jonathan Knapp outlines numerous systems and processes that can help you minimize loss and keep your operation running smoothly. Topics include only purchasing what you need for a project, inventory staging, accurate counts and check in/out logs. Knapp also discusses coordinating just-in-time ordering (JIT) with product delivery. Curious if your inventory methods are poised toward future growth? Read more at:

Summit Wireless products can save installers time, money and headaches—and can open up the retrofit market.

According to Parks Associates’ “High-end Entertainment Systems Analysis and Forecasts” report, which was released in the first quarter of 2008 by Bill Ablondi, custom installers have a significant opportunity to target mid-market customers who are willing to spend $5,000 to $15,000 for multi-room audiovisual and home-theater systems. Even now, big-box and specialty A/V retailers haven’t addressed this area adequately.