Recent Trade Show Coverage
T.H.E. Show SoCal 2025: Active Speakers & DSP Tech Part V

In his final installment of T.H.E. Show SoCal 2025 coverage, Jacob Green reports on active gear from Canvas HiFi, Legacy Audio, Ayre Acoustics, Seawave Acoustic, SVS, Diptyque Audio, Audia Flight and more!
T.H.E. Show SoCal 2025: More Loudspeakers Part III

In part III of T.H.E. Show SoCal 2025, we report on SVS, Chesky Audio, DeVore Fidelity, Accuphase, and Dr. Feickert. The 2CH SVS room represented the best value at the show in loudspeakers.
T.H.E. Show SoCal 2025: Best Hi‑Fi Speakers Part II

In this installment of his T.H.E. Show SoCal 2025 coverage, Jacob Green reports on loudspeakers from Wells Audio, Evolution Acoustics, Gryphon Audio Designs, Klipsch, Prima Luna, Grimm Audio, and more.
T.H.E. Show SoCal 2025: Best Hi‑Fi Audio Gear Part I

In part one of his T.H.E. Show SoCal coverage, Jacob Green reports on hi-fi gear from Heaven 11, MC Audiotech, Innovo Audio Designs, Zesto Audio, YG Acoustics, and ATC Loudspeakers.
The Best Loudspeakers We Heard at AXPONA 2025

The 2025 Axpona show proved hi-fi is alive and well despite prognostications to the contrary . Check out our report on some of the most interesting and best-sounding loudspeakers.
10 Audiophile Reviewer Observations from Capital Audiofest 2024

Capital Audiofest 2024 showcased a variety of high-end audio systems and innovations! Despite the event's success, concerns were raised about the aging demographic of attendees. Read on.
T.H.E. Enterprises Acquires The New York Audio Show

T.H.E. Enterprises acquired the New York Audio Show and will launch T.H.E. New York International Audio Show on Oct 24-26, 2025. T.H.E. Show is America's longest-running HiFi show.
Munich’s HIGH END Show Moves To Vienna In 2026

For the audio world, Munich has been synonymous with the annual HIGH END audio show for the last two decades. But starting in 2026, the HIGH END will have a new home in Vienna.
Perlisten 14 Subwoofer Trinnov Waveforming Ultimate Demo Experience!

Perlisten and Trinnov built a 13.14.6-channel theater system with 14 subwoofers and Trinnov’s WaveForming technology for perfect bass in every seat, and the best demo experience at CEDIA 2024.
What Are the Best Audiophile Consumer Shows to Attend?

The educated consumer is a better consumer and a trip to an audio show can make you much more experienced in audio. Which ones are our favorites and which ones should you avoid? Read on to find out.
JBL NEW Stage 2 Speakers & MA Series AV Receivers First Impressions

JBL unveiled more than 13 new products recently at a press event in Hollywood, Ca. The MA (Modern Audio) AV receivers and Stage 2 loudspeakers were the hit of the show! Read on to see what we thought.
The Best & Most Unusual Loudspeakers of AXPONA 2024

Axpona 2024 was an avalanche of high-end loudspeakers and we saw some of the best systems from the best manufacturers. Here's a few of the loudspeaker highlights for us in our coverage of Axpona 2024.
CEDIA 2023 Expo Show Coverage

CEDIA 2023 was all about bringing consumers the most impressive video demos we've ever seen. From JVC's new FW update on their 8K NZ9 to Sony's awesome QD-LED displays and Hisense 100" mini-LED …
Marantz Pop‑Up, 70th Anniversary NYC Showcase

Marantz hosted a Pop-up 70th Anniversary Celebration in downtown Manhattan at the Spring Studio, and included multiple experiences to celebrate the important milestone in Marantz's audio history.
Get Ready For Audio Advice Live: August 4th‑6th, 2023

Audio Advice Live 2023 is back! Last year’s show was a smash hit, and this year promises to be even bigger and better. Over 80 top audio & video brands will be displayed and experienced in custom rooms.
T.H.E. Show 2023 Part 4: Von Schweikert, Aurender & Estelon, Linn, and More

In the final installment of our 2023 T.H.E. Show coverage, we look at new speakers from Von Schweikert, Estelon, Linn, Magico, and more. We also discuss the pros and cons of the show. Read on.
T.H.E. Show Part 3: Gryphon, YG Acoustics, and Upscale Audio

In part 3 of my T.H.E. Show coverage, Gryphon Audio Designs earns my “Most Impressive Demo” award, while the YG Acoustics room wins “Room I’d Most Want To Box Up And Take Home. Read on.
T.H.E. Show Part 2: Von Gaylord Audio, Evolution Acoustics, and RSL

In part 2 of our coverage of Southern California’s T.H.E. Show, we look at high-value systems from Von Gaylord Audio, Evolution Acoustics, and truly affordable gear from RSL speakers.
T.H.E. Show 2023 Part 1: TAD, Sunny's Components, & Black Ocean Audio

T.H.E. Show 2023 in Costa Mesa, California seemed to be a success! In part 1 of our show coverage, we'll look at the TAD, Sunny's Components, and Black Ocean Audio rooms loudspeakers and electronics.
Best Loudspeakers of AXPONA 2023 Show Report

Audioholics went to the 2023 AXPONA show to report on the best-sounding loudspeakers we heard at the show from brands like JBL, Focal, Perlisten, Yamaha, Legacy, Monitor Audio, SVS and more...
CEDIA 2022 Expo Show Coverage

Last year a surge in COVID-19 bombed CEDIA. This year it's on full force, but Audioholics was grounded due to Hurrican Ian. That doesn't keep us down as we are still here providing coverage of all …
Audioholics to Participate in Audio Advice Live Aug 19‑21

Audio Advice Live is hosting a 3-day event in Raleigh, NC, August 19-21, 2022. We will be there checking out the demo rooms and moderating a discussion panel on optimizing your home theater room.
Bowers and Wilkins Release New Products at a Hip New Venue

Bowers and Wilkins released their over-the-ear Px7 S2 wireless headphones in a cool Los Angeles event. With influencers and hipsters packed-in the space, is this the wave of future of audio shows?
Best Loudspeakers of AXPONA 2022 Show Report

AXPONA 2022 is back and we covered the most interesting audiophile loudspeakers and electronics we saw at the show. Read our impressions of the best audio products we listened to at the show!
CEDIA 2021 Expo Show Coverage

We won't let COVID-19 keep us down. For 2021, we are happy to provide Virtual CEDIA Trade show coverage of the brands participating live at the showfloor or virtually through our YouTube Channel. …
CEDIA 2019 Expo Show Coverage

2019 was a busy year in consumer audio as evident by all of the new and exciting products released by some of the big name brands like Polk, Denon, Arcam, MartinLogan, etc. We haven't seen this much …
Sound United takes New Orleans by Storm Showcasing Current and Future AV Products

Sound United invited Audioholics to New Orleans for their first North American Dealer Conference. We got an intimate look at Sound United's brands Classe, Denon and Marantz and new products to come.