Audio Advice Live 2025 Steps it Up w BIGGER Demo Experience Rooms!

The 2025 audio show season is well underway. Axpona has come and gone, and Munich High End is about to unfold. As I write this in early May, I’m preparing to attend T.H.E. Show SoCal here in California next month. But if you’re closer to the East Coast, mark your calendars, because Audio Advice Live is returning to the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, August 1–3, 2025. Now in its fourth year, this three-day, consumer-oriented event gives attendees an exclusive opportunity to see and hear the latest in home theater and high-performance audio from many of the world’s leading manufacturers. Expect to see the best and newest offerings from brands like Sony, JVC, Epson, Samsung, McIntosh, Sonus Faber, Bowers & Wilkins, Marantz, JBL Synthesis, SVS, KEF, Klipsch, and Kaleidescape. Qobuz returns as the show’s official streaming sponsor. Enthusiasts can check out the latest loudspeakers, electronics, projectors, TVs, turntables, headphones, and more, in the show’s 60+ experience rooms. This year, there will be no fewer than 12 immersive Dolby Atmos theater systems on display. And as in years past, the show will give consumers the opportunity to meet and learn from key industry experts, including Chief Audioholic Gene DellaSala.

Whether you’re just starting out or ready to upgrade, you won’t find any other consumer event with this caliber of home entertainment products, and this level of expertise and excitement, all in one location. Raleigh is home to Audio Advice’s original retail location, so it’s very special for our team to see this event thrive here. Raleigh is known for its vibrant music scene and inviting energy — there’s no better place to bring people together to celebrate everything we love about music, movies, and home entertainment.

— Scott Newnam, CEO of Audio Advice

Audio Advice Live 2024 was an electrifying celebration of music and sound. It was an honor to join top audio brands and passionate fans in such a fun, high-energy atmosphere — truly a premier event for anyone who loves great audio.

— Johnny Williams, Vice President & General manager, Harman Consumer Audio

Audio Advice Live is a home entertainment paradise. This show keeps surprising me every year — it’s just so much fun! It’s easy to see and hear a wide range of products from the industry’s most desired brands. Qobuz is proud to return as the official streaming provider, continuing our mission to educate and inspire music lovers about the advantages of high-res music streaming.

— David Solomon, Qobuz’s VP Biz Dev & High Res Music Evangelist

Audio Advice Live included a live concert on Friday evening, featuring the band Sleepy Booty at the nearby Lincoln Theater. This 12-piece band brought a high-energy, choreographed performance that never fails to entertain. Audio Advice’s CEO, Scott Newnam, delivered a special state-of-the-industry keynote address. Throughout the weekend, show-goers are able to attend a variety of Deep Dive Sessions covering everything from DIY tips to full calibration guides and more. In addition to these formal seminars, the show’s incredible demo experiences give attendees the chance to interact with product managers and engineers from around the world, to learn about their latest tech breakthroughs directly from the source.

Audio Advice Live offers one-day and three-day ticket options. Children and students (under 21) are admitted free! Admission includes access to experience rooms, panel discussions, and the Friday concert and keynote address at Lincoln Theater.

On-site tickets, August 1–3:

1-day pass: $30

3-day pass: $50

Child/student (21 and under): Free!

Tickets and further information: Audio Advice Live.