AWE Best Of 2024

2024 has been an incredible year filled with exciting milestones. We’ve welcomed new brands to the AWE portfolio, celebrated major achievements and expanded our product line-up. Despite changes throughout the year, our brands have supported us massively, and we have worked very hard as a team to achieve so much together. As the year draws to a close, let’s take a moment to reflect on all we’ve accomplished. We’re looking forward to building on this year’s growth and success as we head into an even brighter 2025.

Here’s a look at some of our 2024 highlights:

AWE Expo 2024

This May, our annual AWE Expo welcomed over 200 industry professionals to our impressive Epsom HQ and Show Apartment. Attendees had the opportunity to experience and interact with the latest and upcoming products from our distributed brands. The event included product overviews, captivating live demonstrations, exclusive first looks, and the chance to enjoy our famous hog roast.

If you missed AWE Expo this year, don’t worry – you can read our recap here, plus we’re already busy planning AWE Expo 2025! More information coming soon…

*(L to R) AWE Show Apartment and Performance Cinema in Epsom and AWE Hallway showcasing Bowers & Wilkins speakers*

EI Live! remains a cornerstone event in the UK CI industry’s calendar, offering integrators the chance to explore cutting-edge products, connect with industry professionals and stay ahead of the latest trends. The AWE Village stood out as a dynamic hub of activity, showcasing a premium selection of home cinema, audio, and automation solutions.

We proudly debuted the Sony BRAVIA Projector 8 and Projector 9 in one of our dedicated demo rooms, alongside Epson’s 4K HDR EH-Q Series in another, which took centre stage during its debut UK tradeshow appearance. The Marantz Model M1 streaming amplifier drew lots of attention at the show, as did the Model M4 four-zone streaming distribution amplifier, also making its UK tradeshow debut.

*The AWE Village Cafe – a great space to network*

Smart Building Awards

On the evening of September 18th, AWE celebrated an incredible six wins at the Smart Building Awards.

Distributor of the Year – AWE Europe
Best Exterior AV Product – StingRay by Stealth Acoustics
Best TV/Display (Conventional) – Sony BRAVIA 9
Best Multi-Room Zone Music System – HEOS Ecosystem
Best Matrix / Signal Distribution – MHUB S HDA
Manufacturer of the Year – Sanus

These awards are a testament to the strength of our partnerships and our commitment to delivering industry-leading products and services. We thank our team, partners, and customers for helping make 2024 such a remarkable year. Here’s to building on this success in 2025!

*Some of the AWE team and Jamie Wells, Production Manager & Logistics Director at Stealth Acoustics, at the SBA’s 2024*

New Brands in the AWE Portfolio

Stealth Acoustics:

At AWE Expo in May, we excitedly announced that AWE is the exclusive UK distributor for Stealth Acoustics, a renowned manufacturer of high-performance audio systems with a sleek, minimalist aesthetic. In 2024, Stealth Acoustics launched the 8^th generation evolution of its invisible, flat radiating diaphragm speakers and subwoofers, the LineaRadiance (L-RAD) series, and StingRay outdoor speakers. Stealth speakers seamlessly integrate into any space without compromising on sound quality, making them the perfect solution for designers, architects, and integrators alike.

Polk Audio:

We’re proud to be the exclusive UK distributor for the Polk Audio CI Series. Known for commitment to quality and value, Polk Audio offers a versatile range of products designed to perform beautifully in indoor and outdoor environments including the durable Atrium Outdoor Series, Vanishing in-ceiling and in-wall Speakers, and indoor and outdoor subwoofers.

New Product Launches

This year, we expanded our product range with an impressive lineup of projectors, TVs, amplifiers, and home automation solutions. Highlights include:

Epson 4K HDR Q-Series Projector s – Delivering vibrant visuals with advanced HDR performance.
Sony Native 4K SXRD Laser Projectors – BRAVIA Projector 8 and Projector 9 – Combining cutting-edge 4K resolution with laser precision for stunning image quality.
Marantz MODEL M1 and MODEL M4 Amplifiers – High-performance streaming amplifiers, including a four-zone option for versatile audio distribution.

*(L to R) Epson 4K HDR Q-Series Projector, Sony Native 4K SXRD Laser Projector and Marantz MODEL M1*

Denon AVC-A10H Amplifier – offering exceptional sound for home cinema setups.
Stealth LineaRadiance Invisible Speakers – Invisible next-gen speakers blending seamless design with outstanding audio quality.
Sanus Advanced Full-Motion 4D TV Mounts – Providing a range of versatile TV mounting solutions.

*(L to R) Denon AVC-A10H Amplifier and Sanus Advanced Full-Motion 4D TV Mount*

It’s clear that 2024 has been a significant year for AWE. We’re excited for the future and look forward to seeing how these innovations will elevate projects and experiences in 2025. Stay tuned for what’s next!