AWE EXPO Returns In May

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AWE’s annual Expo is one of the most anticipated events of the year for custom installers. Discover the latest smart home and home cinema solutions from world-leading brands at our Show Apartment in Epsom. Taking place on 14th-15th May 2024, visitors will have an exclusive preview of new technologies, meet industry experts, and enjoy AWE’s famous hog-roast BBQ lunch (vegan option available).

Here are 10 reasons to save the date for AWE Expo 2024…

Grow your business.

According to current research by CEDIA*, the UK professional smart home industry is now estimated at £2.9B with favourable growth projections for the next 12 months. This is great news for all installers, which shows there has never been a better time to explore the latest technologies in the industry.

At AWE Expo you are able to talk with our team and brand representatives in person to discover how we can support you. From products and training to system design assistance, AWE is here to help.

A Unique Integrated Technology Experience

AWE Expo isn’t just about seeing what’s new, it’s about experiencing all aspects of residential technology in an installed environment. You’ll see and hear a wide variety of technologies in situ at our Show Apartment. These include a living room, music room, den, and games area, as well as two dedicated home cinemas – the Performance Cinema and the Reference Cinema.

Having the opportunity to compare the solutions available at differing price points and to listen to the variations for yourself is a real benefit.

URC Smart Home Control & Amplification

URC is easy to install and suitable for single-room control through to whole-home automation. The entire AWE Show Apartment is controlled by the URC smart automation MRX-30 processor. It’s operated by a combination of URC interfaces, including the TKP-8600 8″ In-Wall Touch Screen and TRC-1480 2.4″ Touch Screen remote controls, both with integrated voice control.

Learn more about the feature rich and high-performance HDA Amplification. With seamless Control 4 and Crestron integration, these amps are causing a real storm with their enhanced potential.

High Projection Perfection

In our two dedicated home cinemas we’ll be showcasing the latest home cinema projectors from Epson and Sony – including the Epson LS12000 and Sony VPL-GTZ380.

The Epson LS12000 4K Laser Projector boasts a laser light source that will provide a brighter yet lower energy consumption for up to 10 years (20,000 hours of usage). Picture quality is excellent with vivid, rich, and natural colours. We love the flexible set up options of this quality home cinema projector; installation is simple and precise thanks to motorised optics including a 2.1x optical zoom, powered focus, and substantial optical lens shift.

The Sony GTZ380 Native 4K Laser Projector is a huge step up in performance for videophiles with 10,000 lumens of brightness and a 100% DCI-P3 wide colour gamut. AWE’s cinema expert James Drummie can be quoted saying “it makes real life look boring”. Sony 4K projectors are also certified for IMAX Enhanced content, making them perfect to deliver the IMAX visuals clients love.

The ADEO range of projection screens are completely customisable and make the perfect partner for Epson and Sony projector ranges. The Movie Mask screen, demonstrated in our Reference Cinema, features electric side-masking for the ultimate home cinema experience when switching between aspect ratios, such as sport and movies. ADEO screens can be specified to suit every project, with a myriad of screen types, projection surfaces, and aspect ratios, including several brand new materials. Customise everything from the case colouring, screen drop, and roller type using the online configurator tool. All of this is fully supported by the experts at AWE.

TVs

As always, the AWE Expo has been perfectly positioned in the year to enable you to experience the latest and greatest innovations launching this half of the year. We will be continuing to showcase our TV Gallery so you can expect to see 2024 TVs from your favourite brands. These include exciting releases from Panasonic, Sony’s new OLED and QD-OLEDs, along with LG’s C4 and G4 series.

Hisense Laser TV will also feature at our Expo. Perfect for a big screen experience in a modest space, such as a media room or games room. Their Laser TVs offer a fantastic alternative for large display installs that have a more conservative budget, with the 100L9H available for under £4,000 RRP.

We also have a range of stylish Kinetik Ultra Short Throw Projector AV Cabinets, specifically designed to support laser TV installations. Exclusively available at AWE, the cabinets are available in a variety of finishes and perfectly accommodate both 120” and 100” screen options, a centre speaker or sound-bar and associated equipment.

Other TV releases are currently under NDA so stay tuned for further updates.

High Performance AVRs for Every Project

AWE Expo, you’ll discover a range of high-quality AVR options from the world’s leading brands – including AWE exclusive models from Denon and Marantz.

The Marantz CINEMA series, includes a matching pre/power combo with 15-channel power amplifier and four AV receivers, set a new benchmark for high-end performance. The CINEMA Series offers superb performance, optional DIRAC Live with bass control, and a powerful 3D soundscape with immersive audio formats such as Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X, plus 8K video available on multiple inputs.

Denon stands out due to the precision and detail of its sound systems for its price point. Meticulously tuned by a Denon Sound Master, Denon AVRs are designed to deliver an immersive home cinema experience by leveraging the brand’s heritage for a superb level of performance and quality.

With HEOS® Built-in technology supporting a multi-room set-up, clients can stream their favourite music, podcasts, or sports – via Wi-Fi, AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth connectivity.

Home Cinema Speaker Perfection

AWE is the exclusive distributor of Bowers & Wilkins Custom Install (CI) products, and visitors can enjoy the pure excellence of this iconic range across both of our cinemas.

Experience the bass and power of the CI700 series, ISW-8 in-wall subwoofers, and CDA-2HD amplifiers in our Performance Cinema. With a no compromise design for when performance is key, ISW-8 features a surprisingly thin profile that allows it to fit into a standard 4” stud wall. A 12“ Aerofoil driver uses neodymium magnets and can deliver both power and precise control for a sensational listening experience. To further enhance this, the ISW-8’s backbox reduces any vibration transferring from the cabinet to the walls.

In our Reference Cinema The CDA-2HD power amplifiers are used to drive four Bowers & Wilkins CT-SW15 15″ subwoofers. All the main speakers are Bowers & Wilkins CI800 Diamond Series, featuring the exact same technology as the mastering speakers found in Abbey Road Studios.

Bowers & Wilkins CI products are available only to integrators with demonstration and installation capabilities – both of which AWE can support you with.

Audio Excellence

If music is your thing, then you will love our newly refitted Music Room. Featuring a range of audio solutions from wireless and wired High-Definition multi-room solutions, through to mid and high-end 2-channel demos. Full details will be announced soon, but this room features our premium hi-fi brands – and you’ll want to hear the stunning results for yourself.

A Wide Range of Smart Solutions

At AWE Expo, you can also discover multi-room audio innovations featuring Heos, alongside mounting solutions from Sanus, live demonstrations for automated window shading with Silent Gliss and HDAnywhere’s MHUB-S stackable matrix.

Expert Advice

The AWE Team will be on hand throughout the event, ready to answer your questions and help in any way they can.

“Our Expo offers a unique opportunity to experience innovations from our world-class portfolio of brands. Visitors will also have an exclusive preview of new technologies and meet the experts that will support you, be it buying a projector, or installing a home cinema with control solution.” explains Stuart Tickle, Managing Director at AWE.

Registration for AWE Expo is now open! But hurry, as spaces are strictly limited. Secure your place at https://aweeurope.co/Expo_24

*Findings from the 2023 Professional Smart Home Market Analysis by CEDIA, in partnership with Ancrage Consulting LLC. CEDIA is the association for smart home professionals.