RIP: Bob Hobson of Prestige Audio

CEDIA EMEA announces the sudden passing of Bob Hobson at age 50, managing director of Prestige Audio and a renowned figure in the custom installation industry.

Bob HobsonHobson founded home cinema and integrated whole-house system builder Prestige Audio together with Barry Copeland back in 1984. An avid cyclist, he had just been chosen for the Over 50's GB Cycle.

“Bob’s death is a terrible tragedy,” CEDIA EMEA director Wendy Griffiths says. “Whenever his name was mentioned it was accompanied with the utmost respect and usually an unprompted comment relating to his lovely nature and his fitness level. His death has come as a huge shock to everyone but none more-so than his family. Our thoughts are with his wife Wendy, his children and the rest of his family and friends at this difficult time.”

A memorial will be held on 9 September 2015.

Go Bob Hobson 1964-2015