March 9, 2026 Schaumburg, IL — AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) 2026 will once again serve as the premier stage for the high-end audio industry’s most anticipated product launches. AXPONA 2026 welcomes hundreds of exhibitors from around the globe, bringing together an international community of manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. The Exhibit Hall, Ear Gear Experience, Car Audio Showcase and Listening Rooms will feature a dynamic mix of returning industry leaders alongside exciting first-time exhibitors, creating a vibrant showcase of both established excellence and emerging innovation. This April’s event will feature world premieres, U.S. debuts, and breakthrough loudspeaker, electronics, and digital innovations from leading global manufacturers.

Among the headline debuts:

Audio Note (UK) Ltd, Room 1403
Presenting the U.S. premiere of the newest version of the Oto integrated amplifier.

AXISS Audio, Imagination, 1129, 1130, 1628, 1632- Aster
AXISS Audio Distribution proudly presents the USA debut of the new optical phono system from Lithuania based Reed. The system includes a customized optical cartridge and phono EQ stage with separate power supply that reflects the deep knowledge of analog design principles and techniques. The result is an audio experience that delivers unmatched quality, clarity, and immersion — the unique benefits that only an optical cartridge can provide. Visit them in room 1128.

AXISS Audio Distribution proudly presents the North American debut of the 787 Turntable from Swiss-based Soulution. The 787 is a innovative linear tracking reference turntable with a moving platter and a minimal excursion pivoted tonearm, engineered for audiophiles who demand nothing less than perfection. Visit them in Aster Suite on the 16^th floor.

Decibel Plus, Room 1109
The online store features accessible high performance systems and will unveil new products including the Neoson Genèse (integrated amp), the SoulNote A-1 ver2 (integrated amp), Atlantis Lab AT-16 & AT-21 (Speakers), and the AudioByte SuperVOX and SuperHUB (DAC and Streamer) at AXPONA.

Dinaburg Technology, Ear Gear Booth 9425
Dinaburg Technology developed and patented a loudspeaker transducer architecture that address fundamental limitations in traditional driver design. Our core innovation, C2S (Concentric Coplanar Stabilizer), repurposes wasted energy into controlled acoustic output, reducing distortion, improving clarity and intelligibility, and enabling smaller, lighter, more efficient audio products. The technology scales from headphones to home audio, automotive, and smart devices. Experience the new C2S headphone transducer (60×72 mm oval format) and C2S 6.5-inch loudspeaker drivers making their debut at AXPONA.

Gato Audio & Copenhagen Loudspeaker Company, Room 731
The CLC65 — the world’s first commercial 3-way loudspeaker built exclusively with Purifi drivers — makes its highly anticipated introduction, setting a new benchmark for advanced driver integration and system coherence.

MAGICO, 15-Club Room
The S7 (2026) loudspeaker system will make its a world premiere debut for Magico. The monumental conclusion to Magico’s critically acclaimed S Series has arrived. Introducing the S7 2026—a 384-pound, five-driver, three-way loudspeaker and the ultimate expression of the S Series legacy.

Mojo Audio, Room 360
Experience the Mystique Z Quantum DAC along with the “One Box Wonder” music server.

Mimic-Audio, EG 8119
Will feature the Rockna Sinum digital source component, highlighting cutting-edge DAC architecture and signal processing refinement.

Nobius Audio, EX9315
Introducing the N1-9B Bass Module designed to complement the N1-9 Bookshelf Speaker, alongside the S2-5 and S1-2 bookshelf loudspeakers.

ORCHESTALLS, Room 728
See the mini versions of its previous loudspeaker models, expanding accessibility while maintaining performance integrity.

PARAMAX CORPORATION, EX9326
Experience the new powered monitor speaker samples in a first-time launch event presentation.

Quintessence Audio, Connection 1 Perfection 1, Knowledge 1
Experience multiple world debuts, including the new Dohmann Helix One MKIII turntable, alongside additional forthcoming product introductions. Their room will also feature the dCS Varese digital system from dCS and the Nazare music server by Innuos.

Rhythm Distribution, 2- Prosperity, 2- Utopia Lounge
The Goldmund Telos 8800 stands as a monumental achievement in high-end audio, engineered to deliver an unparalleled 1400 watts of Class AB power with surgical precision. As one of the world’s most powerful amplifiers, it utilizes a unique lateral MOSFET design and advanced thermal management to maintain absolute signal integrity under any load. Housed in a striking, architectural silver chassis, the Telos 8800 is more than an electronic component; it is a statement piece designed to drive the most demanding loudspeakers with effortless dynamics and a noise floor that borders on the edge of theoretical silence.

The Goldmund Mimesis Reference is the ultimate analog command center, designed to preserve the absolute purity of the audio signal without compromise. This flagship preamplifier features a completely decoupled dual-mono circuit architecture and a proprietary mechanical grounding system that eliminates the microscopic vibrations that often mask fine musical detail. By maintaining a strictly analog signal path with an ultra-low noise floor and high-speed signal processing, the Mimesis Reference provides a level of transparency and spatial accuracy that allows the listener to experience the original recording in its most unadulterated form.

A limited-edition masterpiece of Swedish engineering, the Marten Coltrane Quintet Extreme features a world-class driver array that includes the world’s largest pure beryllium midrange (7-inch) and a massive 3-inch pure diamond high-midrange, complemented by a 1-inch diamond tweeter. This “Extreme” version utilizes the same flagship driver technology found in the 1.3 million-dollar Coltrane Supreme Extreme, housed in a sophisticated carbon fiber laminate cabinet for near-perfect resonance control. With Jorma Paragon internal wiring and a first-order crossover, the Quintet Extreme offers a level of speed, resolution, and lifelike scale that is virtually unmatched in a single-cabinet design.

The Luxman L100-C is a definitive Pure Class-A integrated amplifier that prioritizes tonal richness and a liquid-smooth musical delivery. By operating in constant Class-A, it ensures the output transistors remain fully active at all times, virtually eliminating crossover distortion and providing a warmth and immediacy traditionally associated with elite vacuum tube designs. Equipped with Luxman’s latest LIFES feedback engine and a high-current power supply, the L100-C delivers a robust, 3D soundstage and an organic presence, making it the ideal heart for an uncompromising high-fidelity system.

The Luxman D100-C is a high-precision digital source designed to extract every nuance from both physical media and high-resolution digital streams. Built around the ultra-stable LxDTM-i transport mechanism and a flagship-grade DAC architecture, it treats digital signals with the same reverence Luxman gives to its analog circuits. Whether functioning as a dedicated SACD/CD player or a high-performance DAC for external digital sources, the D100-C delivers a jitter-free, organic performance characterized by deep textures, exceptional timing, and an expansive, natural soundstage.

The Jorma Paragon represents the absolute pinnacle of high-end signal transmission, engineered to complement the world’s most sophisticated loudspeaker systems. These flagship cables utilize pure copper conductors of the highest possible grade, shielded by a unique, multi-layered dielectric system that minimizes signal loss and interference. What truly sets the Paragon apart is its specialized Marten-tuned geometry and the use of ultra-premium connectors, ensuring that the cable acts as a completely transparent conduit for the audio signal. By achieving a perfect balance of inductance and capacitance, Jorma Paragon cables allow for a level of micro-detail, transient speed, and organic texture that brings the listener closer to a live performance than ever 

Silent Angel. EX 9112
See the latest flagship audiophile streamer, the Silent Angel MX, as well as a long-awaited upgrade to its popular N8 network switch.

SoundCrewe Audio, Room 546
SoundCrewe Audio currently has three standard models in the SC-750 line. Each pair is its own piece of art with nearly limitless wood and finish options.
— Model 350 Desk Tops: 3” woofer (Tangband) and ¾” tweeter (Peerless);
— Model 450: 4 ½” woofer (SEAS Excel) and 1” tweeter (ScanSpeak Illuminator);
— Model 550 (in R&D) 5 ½” woofer (SEAS Excel) and 1” tweeter (ScanSpeak Illuminator);
— Model 750 Flagship: 7”woofer (Accuton CELL) and 1.2” tweeter (Accuton CELL)
Speaker housings, tweeters and bases are handcrafted wood (Maple, Poplar, Cherry, Mahogany, and Walnut are just a few)

SVS, Rooms 1442, 1444
SVS introduces the SVS 3000 Micro R|Evolution, a groundbreaking compact subwoofer that delivers flagship-level engineering and reference-grade bass performance from an elegantly proportioned 11-inch enclosure. Featuring force-balanced dual opposing 9-inch drivers, a 1,200-watt (4,000+ watt peak) Class-D amplifier, and advanced Analog Devices DSP, it produces deep, articulate, and room-filling bass with exceptional control and precision.

Swan Song Audio, Room 1644
Multiple launches include:

• 3D-printed 7-foot “Rocket” speakers
• 3D-printed tower-style turntable
• 3D-printed battery-powered single-ended phono preamplifier
• 3D-printed battery-powered DAC/preamplifier
• 3D-printed 11.5-watt battery-powered Class A mono block amplifiers
• In-house Argentium silver cables
• 3D-printed acoustic treatment solutions

T+A North America, Schaumburg G
See the new streamer/DAC/preamp called the SDX 3100 HV, along with the new A 3100 HV stereo amplifier and PS 3100 HV external power supply.

Vandersteen Audio, Room 1434
Vandersteen Audio designs music components engineered together to perform as one. The result is a level of coherence and realism that can only come from matching components and speakers with Time and Phase-Correct accuracy. Experience the all-new Line Stage that features purist circuits and fully defeatable tone, stereo/mono, and matrix functions.

VPE Electrodynamics, Room 502
The new “Elevon” Active DSP Convertible Loudspeaker — is a 3-way active powered system with integral DSP-based crossover, equalization, and level control. The Elevon features an innovative tilt-filter adjustment for seamless in-room response matching. Also premiering is the new “Aileron” bookshelf speaker, configurable as a left/right mini-monitor or center channel solution.

Woo Audio, Room 1125
The Woo Audio WA300B-BAL pure tube power amplifier driving Ø Audio and Aretai speakers will debut at AXPONA. Each amplifier is designed, hand assembled and shipped from our New York workshop. Warranty and product support are handled by our U.S.-based team members. Every Woo Audio product uses the best quality parts and components available to ensure lifetime reliability and exceptional sound quality.

With hundreds of listening rooms, an expansive Expo Hall, Ear Gear Experience and thousands of passionate attendees, AXPONA 2026 continues to define the North American high-performance audio landscape. This year’s slate of launches underscores the event’s role as the industry’s most important annual debut platform — where engineering innovation meets experiential listening.

For exhibitor information, tickets, and event details, visit www.axpona.com/register.

ABOUT AXPONA

AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) is North America’s largest event for audiophiles, manufacturers of high-end audio equipment, musicians and music lovers. The three-day experience features 200+ high fidelity listening rooms, providing guests the enviable opportunity to experience the newest technology in high-end consumer audio products. Attendees are encouraged to go from room to room and sit, listen and compare the various systems. The Expo Hall and Ear Gear Experience play host to thousands of products and accessories from cables to headphones to LPs and SACDs.  The Hi-Fi Car Audio Showcase brings together the best in high-fidelity car audio systems, featuring a thrilling Sound Quality (SQ) competition.

Beyond the exhibits, AXPONA includes live musical performances and educational seminars with industry experts and demonstrations. 

For more information including updates on AXPONA’s exhibitors and schedule, visit axpona.com call 203-3072691. 

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SCHAUMBURG, IL – February 5, 2026 – AXPONA (Audio Expo North America), the premier event for audiophiles and music enthusiasts, is thrilled to announce two extraordinary live performances during its 2026 show at the Schaumburg Convention Center. On Friday, April 10 and Saturday, April 11, guests will enjoy two world-class concerts by acclaimed artists Amber Rubarth and Caelan Cardello.

Caelan Cardello – Friday, April 10, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Sponsored by Wire World Cable Technology and WDCB FM

On Friday, the AXPONA stage welcomes Caelan Cardello, a rising star in the modern jazz scene. A virtuosic pianist, composer, and bandleader, Cardello has earned acclaim for his expressive improvisation and sophisticated compositions that merge classic jazz tradition with contemporary innovation.

A recipient of the BMI Future Jazz Master Award and a finalist in the American Pianists Awards, Cardello has performed at world-renowned venues such as Jazz at Lincoln Center, Smalls, and Dizzy’s Club. His 2025 debut album Chapter One showcases his dynamic range and creative voice, earning praise from both critics and peers. Audiences at AXPONA can expect a performance that embodies technical mastery, emotional depth, and a fresh perspective on modern jazz.

“I find it wonderfully satisfying and enjoyable to make music with pianist, Caelan Cardello. He possesses such savvy of our music,” said jazz- great bassist Rufus Reid. 

Amber Rubarth – Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 8:00 PM
Sponsored by Wire World Cable Technology and WDCB FM

AXPONA’s concert series presents Amber Rubarth on Saturday night, an award-winning singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist celebrated for her soulful voice, poetic lyricism, and cinematic sound. Known for her intimate storytelling and acoustic artistry, Rubarth’s music bridges folk, Americana, and indie influences, earning critical acclaim for albums such as Wildflowers in the Graveyard and A Common Case of Disappearing.

Her songs have been featured in major films and she has shared stages with artists including Jason Mraz, Emmylou Harris, and Kenny Loggins. At AXPONA, Rubarth will deliver a captivating performance blending heartfelt originals with inspired arrangements that highlight her warm vocals and intricate musicianship.

TICKETS

TICKETS:

1 Day – $32 online, $40 onsite 

Multi-Day – $60 online, $75 onsite 

Gen Z Pass – $15 online, $20 onsite

All general admission tickets grant access to the exhibits including Listening Rooms and Exhibit Hall, as well as educational seminars, live music, and special events. 

AXPONA opens Friday, April 10 10am-6pm; Saturday, April 11 10am-6pm; and Sunday, April 12 10am-4pm. 

For more information on ticketing and ticketing options, please visit www.axpona.com/register.asp 

ABOUT 

AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) is North America’s largest event for audiophiles, manufacturers of high-end audio equipment, musicians and music lovers. The three-day experience features 200+ high fidelity listening rooms, providing guests the enviable opportunity to experience the newest technology in high-end consumer audio products. Attendees are encouraged to go from room to room and sit, listen and compare the various systems. The Expo Hall and Ear Gear Experience play host to thousands of products and accessories from cables to headphones to LPs and SACDs.  The Hi-Fi Car Audio Showcase brings together the best in high-fidelity car audio systems, featuring a thrilling Sound Quality (SQ) competition.

Beyond the exhibits, AXPONA includes live musical performances and educational seminars with industry experts and demonstrations.  

For more information including updates on AXPONA’s exhibitors and schedule, visit axpona.com call 203-3072691.  

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SCHAUMBURG, IL (January 15, 2026) – – Now in its 17th year, AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) will return April 10-12 to the Schaumburg Convention Center offering three jam-packed days of incredible sounds, technology, seminars, networking and the newest products in the industry including a NEW Pavilion and enhanced features for trade attendees. AXPONA is the largest high-end audio show in North America, which caters to dealers, distributors, and manufacturers, as well as music-loving consumers that can test, touch and experience all that AXPONA has to offer: NEW ALTI Pavillion, Hi-Fi Car Audio Showcase, 220+ Listening Rooms, an Expo Hall featuring the ever-popular Record Fair and Master Class Theater, a dedicated Ear Gear Experience featuring personal audio gear, a robust Seminar schedule, and Live Music nightly.
“After a hugely successful 2025 event, we are excited to once again converge in Chicago to bring together our exhibitors, partners, and attendees coming from over 48 US states and 45 countries,” said Liz Smith, AXPONA’s Show Director. “AXPONA is the place to experience the most cutting-edge HiFi products from the most innovative and celebrated companies in the world, and we are always looking for ways to elevate the experience for our attendees. We’re thrilled to launch some new features in 2026 including the New ALTI Pavilion to grow our offering for the trade community.”

SHOW FEATURES:
NEW for 2026, the ALTI Association (Audio & Loudspeaker Technologies International) will unveil a groundbreaking hybrid industry event — the ALTI Pavilion at AXPONA 2026. The dedicated B2B environment within the Expo Hall will give the audio and loudspeaker technologies industry and HiFi manufacturers, innovators and consultants a space to connect, collaborate, and explore new business opportunities.

In addition, there will be several additional features to enhance the experience for trade attendees including a NEW trade seminar track, Industry mixer, lounges to connect with fellow professionals and take a break from the show and a special messaging feature in the mobile app.

Fan favorite, Hi-Fi Car Audio Showcase returns to AXPONA 2026. Passionate music lovers can experience the best sounds in car audio. Manufacturers and dealers of high-performance car audio will offer demonstrations from leading brands to discover new audio products for purchase and upgrades. Experience the Sound Quality (SQ) competition—where experts compete to achieve the pinnacle of clarity and precision inside the car environment.

The Expo Hall, home to the Record Fair, will showcase a vast array of turntables, cables, accessories, racks and stands, tonearms, cartridges and new and vintage vinyl. Top manufacturers exhibiting this year will include Acoustic Sounds, Butcher Block Acoustics, Fern & Roby, SOTA Turntables and more.
The Ear Gear Experience, the largest one to date, will feature everything from open-back, closed-back, in-ear headphones and accessories, cables and players that go into a personal audio rig will be on display at the Ear Gear Experience. Leading global brands and manufacturers such as 64 Audio, Beyerdynamic, Dan Clark Audio, Noble Audio, Sennheiser, ZMF Headphones and more will debut new products and have dedicated booths.
Indulge in the best in high-end audio equipment and gear by visiting AXPONA’s 220+ Listening Rooms. Attendees are encouraged to experience listening rooms by listening and comparing the expertly engineered, high performance systems and components from the world’s most prestigious manufacturers. In all, more than 750 global manufacturers, retailers and brands will gather at AXPONA, including ATC Loudspeakers, Bel Canto, Cambridge Audio, Devialet, Focal Naim America, Gestalt Audio Design, Kanto Audio, Magico, Nordost, Pass Labs, Totem Acoustic, Vandersteen Audio, and YG Acoustics, all of whom will showcase the newest high-end products and services to attendees.
Open to the public, AXPONA offers a variety of ticket options for attendees.
TICKETS:
1 Day – $32 online, $40 onsite
Multi-Day – $60 online, $75 onsite
Gen Z Pass – $15 online, $20 onsite

All general admission tickets grant access to the exhibits including Listening Rooms and Exhibit Hall, as well as educational seminars, live music, and special events.

AXPONA opens Friday, April 10 10am-6pm; Saturday, April 11 10am-6pm; and Sunday, April 12 10am-4pm.

For more information on ticketing and ticketing options, please visit www.axpona.com/register.asp

ABOUT
AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) is North America’s largest event for audiophiles, manufacturers of high-end audio equipment, musicians and music lovers. The three-day experience features 220+ high fidelity listening rooms, providing guests the enviable opportunity to experience the newest technology in high-end consumer audio products. Attendees are encouraged to go from room to room and sit, listen and compare the various systems. The Expo Hall and Ear Gear Experience play host to thousands of products and accessories from cables to headphones to LPs and SACDs. The Hi-Fi Car Audio Showcase brings together the best in high-fidelity car audio systems, featuring a thrilling Sound Quality (SQ) competition.
Beyond the exhibits, AXPONA includes live musical performances and educational seminars with industry experts and demonstrations.

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Schaumburg, IL (October 30, 2025) – – AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) is excited to announce a partnership with the ALTI Association (Audio & Loudspeaker Technologies International) to collaborate on a groundbreaking hybrid industry event — the ALTI Pavilion at AXPONA 2026, taking place April 10–12, 2026, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center.

AXPONA is dedicated to engaging and growing the trade community that attends year after year. The new partnership with ALTI introduces a dedicated B2B environment within the Expo Hall, giving the audio and loudspeaker technologies industry and the HiFi manufacturers, innovators and consultants space to connect, collaborate, and explore new business opportunities. The Pavilion will feature a variety of exhibitors dedicated to loudspeakers and related technologies. This collaboration reinforces AXPONA’s mission by delivering even greater value to its trade audience.

“We’re thrilled to welcome ALTI to AXPONA 2026 and deliver an enhanced experience for our trade attendees. This partnership expands our event’s reach by deepening engagement with the professional audio and manufacturing community,” said Liz Smith, Event Director, AXPONA. The ALTI Pavilion will give our attendees a new platform to explore products, technology, and innovation.”

“ALTI Association is very pleased to be partnering with AXPONA to help us to expand our core mission; To create and promote opportunities for our members and our industry,” added Barry Vogel, ALTI Association.

For more information about AXPONA, visit https://axpona.com.

About ALTI Association
Founded in 1963 as ALMA (Audio & Loudspeaker Manufacturers Association), ALTI Association has grown to become the global hub for the loudspeaker and related audio technology industries. Rebranded in 2017, ALTI continues to champion collaboration, innovation, and advancement within the audio community.

About AXPONA

Founded in 2010, AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) is America’s largest high-end audio show and a global gathering for manufacturers, dealers, distributors, audio enthusiasts, music lovers, and media. Held annually at the Schaumburg Convention Center near Chicago, AXPONA draws over 10,000 visitors and showcases more than 750 brands across 220+ high-fidelity listening rooms. Attendees can explore the latest innovations in premium audio systems, thousands of products in the Expo Hall and Ear Gear Experience, and enjoy live music and expert-led seminars. A highlight of the show is the Car Audio Showcase, featuring over 50 demonstrations of high-fidelity automotive sound systems, offering a unique opportunity to experience cutting-edge in-car audio.

About JD Events                                                                          

JD Events is dedicated to the creation of targeted and innovative industry-leading events that deliver results. The company brings together highly qualified buying audiences, education-rich content and high-level networking opportunities — all geared toward increasing business transactions in the markets it serves. For more information, visit: http://www.jdevents.com.

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Schaumburg, IL (April 16, 2025)—AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) welcomed 10,910 attendees to the Schaumburg Convention Center April 11-13, 2025. This was a 5% increase over 2024 and marked its biggest show yet. In addition, Trade Passes grew 20% which means AXPONA continues attracting members of the industry and solidifies AXPONA as the event for the high-end audio industry. AXPONA offered music lovers three jam-packed days of spectacular sound, technology, seminars, live music, the very latest products in the industry and a new Car Audio Showcase.

“AXPONA 2025 was truly our biggest and best show yet,” said Liz Smith, Event Director. “With record-breaking attendance, 200+ incredible listening rooms, and nonstop energy from start to finish, the passion for high-fidelity audio was felt in every corner. We’re so grateful to our exhibitors, attendees, sponsors, and artists for making this weekend unforgettable. The AXPONA community continues to grow, and we can’t wait to see what’s next!” 

AXPONA featured a whopping 213 dedicated Listening Rooms (on 12 floors) crafted by the best in the business, including 700 global manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and brands. The bustling Ear Gear Experience was the biggest yet featuring everything for personal audio, from headphones and electronics to accessories and cables.  The Expo Hall, which is home to the Record Fair, showcased a vast array of turntables, cables, accessories, racks, stands, tonearms, cartridges, and new and vintage Vinyl.

The NEW Car Audio Showcase offered passionate music lovers the best sounds in car audio. Manufacturers and dealers of high-performance car audio featured demonstrations from leading brands to discover new audio products for purchase and upgrades.

“AXPONA continues to set the standard for high-end audio events, and this year, we welcomed top-tier exhibitors. Their presence showcases the innovation, passion, and growth within the industry, making this a can’t miss experience for audiophiles and music lovers alike, added Smith.

Live Concerts nightly at AXPONA are always a big hit. On Friday night, AXPONA welcomed The Kyle Asche Organ Quartet to a packed and energetic crowd. Saturday night’s concert featured fan- favorite Patricia Barber, who closed out the concert series with over 600 attendees.

AXPONA returns April 10-12, 2026

For more information about the event, please visit www.axpona.com. 

AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) is North America’s largest event for audiophiles, manufacturers of high-end audio equipment, musicians and music lovers. The three-day experience features 200+ high fidelity listening rooms, providing guests the enviable opportunity to experience the newest technology in high-end consumer audio products. Attendees are encouraged to go from room to room and sit, listen and compare the various systems. The Expo Hall and Ear Gear Experience play host to thousands of products and accessories from cables to headphones to LPs and SACDs. The Car Audio Showcase features high-performance car audio from manufacturers and dealers. Beyond the exhibits, AXPONA includes live musical performances and educational seminars with industry experts and demonstrations. 

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Schaumburg, IL (March 20, 2025) – – AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) will return for the 16th year, April 11-13. Audiophiles, music lovers, musicians and collectors will unite at the Schaumburg Convention Center to experience a record-breaking show featuring over 300 exhibitors and 700 brands coming from 40 different countries, and 200+ interactive listening rooms, an expanded Expo Hall, Ear Gear Experience, Live Concerts, Seminars and NEW Car Audio Showcase and Affordable Audio Room. Add these 10 “must-do’s” to your agenda to experience the best of AXPONA 2025:

1. Car Audio Showcase

NEW for 2025, IASCA and AXPONA are excited to announce the inaugural Car Audio Showcase at AXPONA 2025. For the first time, passionate music lovers can experience the best sounds in car audio. Manufacturers and dealers of high-performance car audio will offer demonstrations from leading brands to discover new audio products for purchase and upgrades.

2. The Audio Playground: Shop, Explore, Experience

The Expo Hall, which is home to the Record Fair, will showcase a vast array of Turntables, Cables, Accessories, Acoustic Panels, Tonearms, Cartridges, Vinyl and Desktop Speakers in the growing world of mobile and high-end personal listening. Expect 50+ exhibitors from across the globe, many of which will be debuting products for the first time.

3. Headphone Haven

The Ear Gear Experience will take up one of the convention center’s large ballrooms to enhance the listening experience for personal audio. Everything from open-back, closed-back, in-ear headphones and accessories, cables and players that go into a personal audio rig will be on display at the Ear Gear Experience. Leading global brands and manufacturers such as Audeze, Sennheiser, Technics and more will debut new products and have dedicated booths.

4.  Listening Rooms

Experience a record-breaking 200+ dedicated listening rooms (on 12 floors) crafted by the best in the business. Attendees are encouraged to experience listening rooms by hearing and comparing the superbly designed, high-performance systems and components from some of the world’s most prestigious manufacturers. In all, more than 500 global manufacturers, retailers, distributors and brands will gather at AXPONA, including Audio Group Denmark, Bowers & Wilkins, Chario, DALI, DeVore Fidelity, ELAC, Fidelity Imports, GoldenEar, GTT Audio, Magico, Martin Logan, Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, PureAudioProject, Steinway Lyngdorf, Stenheim, and Volti Audio all of whom will showcase the newest high-end products and services to attendees.

5. Affordable Audio Room: Big Sound on a Small Budget

The Affordable Audio Room at AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) is a dedicated space designed to showcase high-performance audio systems at accessible price points. Recognizing that high-fidelity sound shouldn’t be reserved for deep-pocketed audiophiles, this room highlights budget-friendly gear that delivers outstanding sonic quality without breaking the bank.

Curated by industry expert Lenny Florentine, the room features a selection of speakers, amplifiers, DACs, turntables, and accessories that offer exceptional value, allowing attendees to experience immersive, high-quality sound on a more reasonable budget. Whether you’re an aspiring audiophile building your first system or a seasoned enthusiast looking for cost-effective upgrades, the Affordable Audio Room provides a welcoming space to explore outstanding sound at an attainable price.

6. Live Music Nightly

When the show closes, the afterparty kicks off with live music nightly. On Friday, April 11 at 8pm, Chicago Jazz Guitarist Kyle Asche will take the stage with the The Kyle Asche Organ Quartet. Asche has been an integral part of the Chicago jazz community for nearly 25 years. Beginning his professional career in Chicago in 2001, Kyle has performed extensively including with Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center, Melvin Rhyne, “Killer” Ray Appleton, Chris Foreman, Victor Goines, George Fludas, Ben Paterson and many others.  Having earned two music performance degrees from N.I.U. and Northwestern University, Asche remains an active and caring music educator at Loyola University Chicago since 2010.

Patricia Barber will close out AXPONA’s live concerts on Saturday, April 12 at 8pm. Barber has earned international acclaim as a dazzling and uncompromising jazz artist. Long known for her sultry vocals, compelling pianism, and sophisticated songwriting, she has come to be regarded as a significant “American composer” as well–a deeply visionary artist who blurs the lines between poetry, jazz, and art music.

7. Product Debuts from World-Renowned Manufacturers

More than 300 manufacturers will convene at AXPONA to unveil the latest Headphones, Speakers, Turntables, Cables, Accessories, Streaming Music, Racks and Stands, Tonearms, Cartridges and more. Touch, test and shop the best in high-end audio equipment and gear by the world’s most prestigious manufacturers. Highlights include: Chattery International, Inc. Tube Series Amplifier/CD Player/Phono amplifier/loudspeaker, Kii Audio Kii SEVEN – Wireless High End Loudspeaker System, TEAC AP-507 is a compact, premium stereo amplifier, Next Level Hifi Børresen M2 Loudspeaker (World Premier), Western Hifi Consonance Linear845 integrated tube amplifier, SVS 5000 R|evolution Series subwoofers., Grimm Audio LS1c Active Loudspeaker System with Motion Feedback Subwoofer along with the MU1 Network Music Player, plus many more.

8. New Kids on the Block

AXPONA is known for featuring world-renowned companies and manufacturers, showcasing the most innovative products and services in the high-end audio industry. It is the place where manufacturers and dealers unveil their latest offerings, and this year AXPONA will be joined by dozens of NEW manufacturers, distributors and dealers including: Audio HiFi Solutions, Audio Research, Audio Sensibility, AudioSolutions, Beyerdynamic, Chesky Audio, East-West Jazz Connection, écoute audio, Fosi Audio, Fourier Sound, JOLIDA Audio, Kii Audio, Linsoul, Master Artist Audio, NAGAOKA, Nirvana Audio, Nobius By Knot Factory Creations, Nuprime Audio, Ø Audio, Ocean Audio, Pearl Acoustic, Popori Acoustics, PSI Audio, QSA Lanedri, REL Acoustics America, Revox Deautcschland, Saturn Audio, Scan, Speak A/S, Shokz, Silent Angel, Silent Pound, Sivga Audio, Songer Audio, Sound Insight, Spatail Bass Concepts Inc, Stack Audio, StreamUnlimited, True Source Audio Distribution, Turntable Configurator, Vinyl Alliance, Western HiFi, Wireworld Cable Technology, and Z REVIEWS / HifiGuides.com.

9. Industry Expert Talks and Seminars

Get front row seats to compelling seminars all weekend, including, “The Ins and Outs of Immersive Audio: From Recording to Playback”, “Hi-Fi 101: Starting In Audio Without Breaking the Bank or Losing Your Mind”, “Headphones: The Types, The Tech, and How to Choose”.

10. AXPONA 101- Guide to Newcomers

If you’re attending AXPONA for the first time, there’s a lot to take in, and time flies! The mobile app will be available beginning April 1 for download and is the best guide for all of the Seminars, Exhibitors, Concerts and more. Kick off opening day with the “Intro to AXPONA: Tips and Tricks for First-Time Attendees” on Friday, April 11 at 9am. This session is designed to help first-time attendees navigate the show with confidence and ease.

AXPONA will be open Friday and Saturday 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday 10 am – 4 pm. The Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center and Hotel is located at 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, Schaumburg, IL 60173

To purchase tickets or for more information about the event, please visit www.axpona.com or call 203-371-6322.

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