CE Pro's annual Brand Analysis study surveys the top 100 highest-revenue residential integration firms, otherwise known as the CE Pro 100, to determine their preferred brands in the categories of audio, video, home automation, networking, lighting control, security and more.
In this category-by-category breakdown, senior editor Bob Archer delivers an in-depth look at the most frequently used manufacturers in 55 product categories. The numbers associated with each manufacturer reflect the number of CE Pro 100 dealers using that brand.
Remote management drives the use of products in the Power Conditioning/Surge Protection category.
Backed by SnapAV’s OvrC platform, WattBox comes in as top brand, followed by the BlueBolt-enabled product lines from Panamax and Furman. APC and SurgeX also offer remote management options.
Top 5
WattBox (SnapAV): 53
Panamax: 35
Furman: 20
APC: 15
SurgeX: 13
Other Brands
Tripp Lite: 9
Middle Atlantic/Exact Power: 7
Torus Power: 7
Crestron: 4
Monster: 3
Sanus: 2
Tributaries: 2
AudioQuest: 1
Belkin: 1
Epson: 1
JuiceGoose: 1
