SVI Magazine

As with the two previous competitions, the idea was to canvas the opinion of the Audio-visual and Custom Installation industries on the full gamut of home entertainment and automation technologies, as well as the manufacturers and distributors offering them, and the training courses available to simplify their use and aid their sale to consumers. Unlike the two previous competitions, we elected to extend the voting period to gather an even more representative view of our readers' opinions. Now, we can reveal who and what has emerged victorious.

But before we get to the results we'd like to say 'thank you' to everyone that took the time to register their opinion. The number of you that visited SVImag.com to vote was the highest in the Awards' history by some distance, ensuring that the competition continues to go from strength to strength.

Without further ado, then, let's find out who you voted for – those that won and those that were just pipped at the post. We will be inviting the winners to visit the SVI stand at CEDIA's Home Technology Event in June, but for now the team here would like to congratulate all of those that came out on top. And remember, for a look at all the winners, pick up a copy of May's SVI or download it from the link on this very site.


LOUDSPEAKERS

* Best Floorstanding Speaker: PMC Fact.8
* Runner-up: Jamo S 606

* Best Bookshelf Speaker: Focal Electra 1008BE
* Runner-up: Bowers &Wilkins CM1

* Best Subwoofer: Monitor Audio PLW15
* Runner-up: PMC TLE1


RADIO

* Best Table-top Radio: Vita Audio R2i
* Runner-up: Pure Evoke Flow

* Best Hi-Fi Tuner: Arcam FMJ T32
* Runner-up: Naim Audio NAT05 XS


AV FURNITURE/MOUNTS

* Best Flatscreen Stand: Alphason Aura Series
* Runner-up: Peerless Manhattan

* Best Flatscreen Mount: Peerless Slimline Range
* Runner-up: Vogel's EFW8345

* Best Projector Mount: Vogel's EPW6565
* Runner-up: Future Automation PM2


HI-FI

* Best CD-player: Meridian 808.2 Signature Reference
* Runner-up: Bryston BCD-1

* Best Integrated Amplifier: Naim NAiT XS
* Runner-up: Yamaha A-S2000

* Best Pre-Amplifier: Bryston BP26
* Runner-up: Linn Klimax Kontrol

* Best Power Amplifier: Bryston 4B SST2
* Runner-up: Cambridge Audio Azur 840W

* Best Mini Hi-Fi System: Arcam Solo Mini
* Runner-up: Denon D-M37DAB


SCREENS & PROJECTORS

* Best LCD Screen: JVC LT-32WX50EU
* Runner-up: Samsung UE407000

* Best Plasma Screen: Panasonic VX100 Series
* Runner-up: Panasonic V10/G10 Series

* Best Projector: Panasonic PT-AE4000
* Runner-up: Meridian 810 Reference Video System

* Best Projector Screen: Draper Euroscreen Sesame 2.0
* Runner-up: Screen Research ClearPix 2


HOME CINEMA

* Best DVD-player: Meridian 800
* Runner-up: Yamaha DVD-S663

* Best Blu-ray player: Pioneer BDP-LX08
* Runner-up: Denon DVD-A1UD

* Best PVR: Humax Foxsat-HDR
* Runner-up: Sky+ HD

* Best AV Amplifier / Receiver: Denon AVC-A1HDA
* Runner-up: Pioneer SC-LX82

* Best Surround Sound System: Bose Lifestyle 48
* Runner-up: Q-Acoustics 2000 Cinema


IPOD INTEGRATION SOLUTION

* Best Portable Speaker System for iPod: Bose SoundDock Portable
* Runner-up: Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Mini

* Best Home Speaker System for iPod: Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin
* Runner-up: Yamaha PDX-50


ACCESSORIES

* Best Lead / Cable: Structured Cable Products Swivel-Head HDMI
* Runner-up: QED Signature HDMI

* Best Headphones: Sennheiser HD800
* Runner-up: Grado SR80i

* Best Power Conditioner: Furman Reference i-Series
* Runner-up: Russ Andrews BMU3000


ARCHITECTURAL LOUDSPEAKERS

* Best On-wall Speaker: KEF KHT 9000 ACE
* Runner-up: Artcoustic DF100-75 X2

* Best In-wall / In-ceiling Speaker: Current Audio FIT Series
* Runner-up: KEF CI9000 ACE


CONTROL

* Best Home Control System: AMX
* Runner-up: Control4

* Best Lighting Control System: Lutron Homeworks
* Runner-up: Rako Controls

* Best Wireless Control Device: Philips Pronto TSU9600
* Runner-up: Nevo S70

*Best Wired Control Device: Crestron TPMC-4SM
*Runner-up: Control4 C4-TSWM7-EG-B


MEDIA DISTRIBUTION

* Best Audio Distribution System: NuVo Grand Concerto
* Runner-up: Naim Audio NaimNet

* Best Video Distribution System: Crestron DigitalMedia
* Runner-up: NetStreams DigiLinx

* Best Switcher: Intelix DIGI-HDMI 8x8
* Runner-up: Kramer VS-88HC

* Best Media Server: Imerge MS1-HD
* Runner-up: Kaleidescape


INDUSTRY

* Best Manufacturer: Peerless
* Runner-up: NuVo Technologies

* Best Distributor: Habitech
* Runner-up: BBG

* Best Training Course: AWE Pronto Training
* Runner-up: BADA Demcraft



The SVI Trade Awards 2010 are sponsored by warranty provider Domestic & General. For more information on how selling warranties can boost your profits and benefit your customers, call Director of Sales, Lee Miller, on +44 (0)20 8946 7777.