"Mind-blowing" CEDIA win for Origin Acoustics Director Collection in-ceiling speakers

Architectural loudspeaker specialist Origin Acoustics won the CEDIA EMEA 2016 Award for Best Innovative Product for its Director Collection of in-ceiling speakers. Reasons cited for the win include the ZipClip tool-less installation system and the DPSD Tweeter, used throughout Origin’s flagship line-up of in-ceiling speakers.

Origin’s win was just one of many that went the way of distributor Invision UK. The company also won Best UK Trade Supplier and Best Training Initiatives.

Nick Berry, Executive Vice President of Origin Acoustics, described the win as “mind-blowing,” adding: “In less than two years since the launch of Origin Acoustics at CEDIA 2015 in Denver, the brand has reached best-of-the-best acclaim in both domestic and international CEDIA markets. Our teams dedication, hard work and pursuit of building the best audio products are being realised.”  

The win was announced at the Guildhall in London, location of CEDIA’s 2016 Awards ceremony. 400 home technology professionals enjoyed an evening of networking, comedy, high class dining, and the celebration of 19 CEDIA Award winners. Over 200 entries from more than 18 countries made it CEDIA EMEA’s largest Awards event to date.   

The awards evening was one to remember, as we came together as an industry to celebrate the best of the best. We hope that everyone enjoyed the evening as much as we did,” says Wendy Griffiths, Executive Director of CEDIA EMEA. “ It’s never too early to think about the CEDIA Awards, so we hope that this year’s scheme has inspired members to consider putting their projects forward for CEDIA Awards 2017.”  

For more on the CEDIA 2016 Awards, read our report on the big night here, and for more about Invision UK's product portfolio and services, visit our partner page here.

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