We Win!

Over the years Russound has earned numerous industry awards for innovative products and other achievements. Here’s a list of our most recent awards:


CES Innovations Award
CES Innovations Award
The CES Innovations Award honors the most innovative products in a variety of audio-video categories. Entries are judged by value to the user, aesthetics, and contributions to the quality of life as well as the product’s innovative qualities. The Innovations Award is presented to the winners at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January of every year.
 
2009CollageShowcase Honoree
2008Ratio SpeakersShowcase Honoree
 E-Series SystemShowcase Honoree
 iBridge BayShowcase Honoree
2007VM1 Video MatrixShowcase Honoree
 UNO-TS2 Desktop TouchscreenShowcase Honoree
2006SMS3-250 Media ServerBest of Innovations
 IntelliNet Controls RS3000 
2005SMS3 Media Server and ST2-XM Tuner 
2004CAV6.6-S2 Multiroom Audio-Video System 
2003UNO-IR2 (SaphIR K2) Universal User Interface 
2002A-BUS System w/Multisource
(A-H484, A-KP, ALRC-1)
 
2001A-BUS Multiroom Audio System 
2000CA4.4pi Multiroom System
w/ CA-LCD Keypads
 

EH TOPS Award
EH TOPS Award

The Inaugural CE Pro BEST Awards recognizes the most noteworthy new products and technologies for 2009 “CE Pro has been writing about the top technologies and products for residential integrators for nearly 15 years,” says Jason Knott, editor-in-chief. “Until now, we never recognized those cutting-edge systems with an award. This is a great way to focus on the new products being unveiled at CEDIA Expo.” With over 200 products entered into 36 categories this year, CEPro.com is pleased to highlight all the award entries, finalists and winners for the custom electronics industry. While there was only one winner per category, the quality of entrants was exceptional and the voting was tight in many instances.

The winners of the Inaugural BEST Awards were chosen by a panel of industry experts, integrators and the editors of CE Pro and Electronic House, to join an exclusive group of products deemed the most noteworthy for 2009. Criteria included: Creativity , Innovation, Incorporated equipment, Obstacles overcome, Aesthetics and Lifestyle benefits.

 
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CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles Award
CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles Award

The CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles® Awards, which are considered the most prestigious in the industry, are presented annually in recognition of member companies that exemplify outstanding integration of systems and meet their clients’ home technology needs. Two panels consisting of members from the American Institute of Architects (AIA), American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), and CEDIA, evaluated the winning entries and scored them on technical merit and design/aesthetics.

Judges considered the following during the decision making process: Innovative Technology, Value to the Technician, Value to the Business, Enhances the Client’s Lifestyle.

 
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CEPro Best Award
CEPro Best

The winners of the Inaugural BEST Awards were chosen by a panel of industry experts, integrators and the editors of CE Pro and Electronic House, to join an exclusive group of products deemed the most noteworthy for 2009.

Criteria included: Creativity, Innovation, Incorporated equipment, Obstacles overcome, Aesthetics, and Lifestyle benefits

 
2009 Collage  

CEDIA Electronic Lifestyles Award
E-Gear Top 15 Best Products Award
Our list of 15 top new products, from E-Gear's January-February 2010 issue
 
2009 Collage  

Multi-Room Awards

CEA Multi-Room Awards
The Multi-Room Awards, sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association and presented at the Electronic House Expo, recognize the best multiroom innovations and technologies.

 
2008Acclaim & CA4 
2007E-Series Best Overall Multiroom Product,
Best All-Inclusive Multiroom System more than $1000 Per Zone
 RatioBest In-Wall Speakers under $500
 LCR7Best On-Wall Speakers
2006iBridge Dock Best Personal Music System Product

EH Options Technology/Technology Options Award

Options Technology/Technology Options Award
The OTTO Awards, produced by EH Publishing, Inc., recognize suppliers and tech integrators who are helping builders achieve their options and home tech products sales goals. This award also recognizes best practices among home builders and design centers that are successfully using technology to sell options, as well as those excelling in merchandising home tech product options such as home theater, multiroom audio, home networks and controls.
 
2007 All Wired Up University Road Show Training Best Vendor-Provided Home Tech Training

EH Product of the Year

Electronic House Product of the Year
Electronic House magazine selects 50 of the greatest products for the connected home, from home automation to home theater, to the latest and greatest for the home office. The systems and components are selected on the basis of making any home a “smart” home.
 
2008 iBridge Power Dock  
2007 KLK-E5 Click Wheel Keypad  
2006 ComPoint Intercom  
  iBridge Dock  
2005 UNO-TS2 Smart Color Touchscreen  
2004 SMS3 Smart Media Server  
2003 Russound Advantage Series Speakers  
  CAV6.6-S2 Multiroom System Honorable Mention
2002 A-BUS A-H484 Multisource Hub  
2001 A-BUS Multiroom Audio System  

Constructech Hottest Companies

Constructech Magazine’s Hottest Companies
Each year, participating companies are judged by the Constructech editorial staff based on a range of criteria, including description of product/service, significant accomplishments in the past year, growth record for the past three years, noteworthy customer wins, and new products impacting the marketplace.
 
2007 Winner Hottest Companies of 2007
2006 Winner Hottest Companies of 2006
2005 Winner Hottest Companies of 2005

CE Pro High Impact Products

CE Pro High Impact Products of the Year Award
Each year CE Pro magazine asks their readers to select the highest impact products. The selected products don’t necessarily have to be brand new equipment, but relatively new products that make an impact on their business.
 
2006 ComPoint Intercom System  
2005 SMS3-250 Smart Media Server  
2003 CAV6.6-S2 Multiroom Audio-Video System  
2002 A-BUS A-H484 Multisource Hub  

Securing America

Security Dealer Magazine Securing America Award
The annual SDM Securing America Awards are given out at the ISC West Tradeshow in Las Vegas, Nevada and honor suppliers who close the loop with dealers by providing them high-quality sales literature, manuals, marketing materials, community outreach programs, direct mail, target marketing, online services and resources aimed at residential and nonresidential customers.
 
2006 UNO-TS2 Brochure Merit Award
2005 Welcome Home To Russound Distributed Audio 4-fold Brochure  
  Russound 2005 Spring/Summer Product Guide  

TecHome Mark of Excellence Award

The TecHome Mark of Excellence Award from EH
CEA's TechHome Division Mark of Excellence Award recognizes the finest achievements in home automation and is cosponsored by CE Pro and Electronic House magazines. The winners and finalists of the awards are recognized at CEA’s TechHome Division Mark of Excellence Awards Banquet at the Electronic House Expo.
 
2009 Collage Finalist
2005 ST2-XM Smart Tuner Best Audio Component
  CAM6.6T Multiroom Receiver Best Distributed Audio/Video finalist
2004 CAV6.6-S2 Multiroom System Best Whole House Distributed Audio/Video System

Custom Retailer Magazine Exc!te Award

The EXC!TE Award from Custom Retailer Magazine
Custom Retailer magazine conducts the annual EXC!TE Awards, which recognize Excellence In Custom Installation and Technology
 
2009 Acclaim Fixed Tilt Speakers  
2005 RNET  
2004 SMS3 Smart Media Server  
2003 CAV6.6-S2 Multiroom Audio-Video System  

Residential Systems RESI Award

Residential Systems RESI Award
Residential Systems magazine’s RESI award recognizes excellence in product industrial design. Judged by an expert panel of dealers and design professionals,the award honors the most innovative residential electronic products. Criteria include aesthetic appeal, solutions-based innovation, user friendliness, and ease of manufacturing.
 
2009 C-Series Multiroom Audio System Winner
2005 UNO-TS2 Smart Color Touchscreen Finalist
2004 UNO-S2 Keypad Finalist

TecHome Builder High-Impact Products of the Year

TecHome Builder Home Tech High-Impact
Products of the Year Award

TecHome Builder magazine asks their readers to nominate the products that make the greatest impact, either financially by saving or making money, or operationally by helping to guide the company to a new level of service. These winners are announced at the TBX Builders’ Conference awards breakfast each year.
 
2004 SP-H6TT Advantage Hi-Fi In-Ceiling Speakers  

Home Automation Top 50 Products

Home Automation Top 50 Products of the Year
Home Automation magazine selects 50 of the greatest products based on the following criteria: Target Audience, Company Track Record, Price, Ease of Use, Ease of Installation, Technology Behind Product, Value for Our Readership.
 
2003 Advantage Series Speakers  

Audio Video Hi-Fi Grand Prix Award
Audio Video International Magazine’s
Hi-Fi Grand Prix Award

The criteria for selecting the best products are based on product quality and sales performance. They are: fidelity of sound/video reproduction, design engineering, reliability, craftsmanship and product integrity.
 
2003 PR-4Zi Controller-Preamplifier  
2002 DPA-6.12 Multizone Amplifier  
  SP652.1 Square In-Wall Speaker  
  A-BUS System  
  DPA-6.12 Multizone Amplifier  
  CAV6.6-S2 Multiroom Audio-Video System  
2001 PR-4Z Controller-Preamplifier  

Audio Video Interiors Excellence in Design

Audio Video Interiors Excellence in Design Award
Each year, Audio Video Interiors selects 12 manufacturers to receive the magazine’s Excellence in Design Award. Products are judged on ergonomics and design, and 2001 winners highlight audio-video manufacturers who continually push the level of excellence.
 
2001 A-BUS Multiroom Audio System  

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