AXPONA 2025 Delivers Record Attendance, Exhibitors and Listening Rooms  

10,000+ attendees and 700+ brands from 50+ countries gather to experience AXPONA 

TOP 10 THINGS TO EXPERIENCE AT 14^th ANNUAL AXPONA, APRIL 11-13, 2025

Shop the NEW Car Audio Showcase and Affordable Audio Room, enjoy live music, partake in compelling seminars, networking and more  

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Schaumburg, IL – March 12, 2025 – AXPONA (Audio Expo North America), the premier event for audiophiles and music enthusiasts, is excited to announce two incredible live performances during its 2025 show at the Schaumburg Convention Center. On Friday, April 11th and Saturday, April 12th, guests will experience a world-class musical experience with performances by renowned artists Kyle Asche Organ Quartet and Patricia Barber.

Kyle Asche Organ Quartet – Friday, April 11th, 2025 | 8:00 PM
Sponsored by Wire World Cable Technology and WDCB FM

The weekend kicks off with Kyle Asche Organ Quartet, led by the celebrated Chicago jazz guitarist, Kyle Asche. Asche, known for his soulful guitar style and rich musical versatility, has been a prominent figure in Chicago’s jazz scene for over 20 years. He will be joined by a talented ensemble including Scott Burns on tenor sax, Dan Chase on organ, and George Fludas on drums. The quartet will showcase a dynamic blend of soulful jazz, featuring classic Hammond organ grooves, bluesy undertones, and Asche’s signature melodic sense. Asche’s impressive career includes performances with jazz legends like Wynton Marsalis, Melvin Rhyne, and Victor Goines, and his original compositions promise to captivate both longtime jazz fans and newcomers alike.

Patricia Barber – Saturday, April 12th, 2025 | 8:00 PM
Sponsored by Wire World Cable Technology, IMPEX Records and WDCB FM

On Saturday, April 12th, the stage will be graced by Patricia Barber, one of the most compelling and innovative jazz artists in the world. Known for her sultry vocals, sophisticated songwriting, and mastery of the piano, Barber has earned a reputation as a visionary composer who blends jazz, poetry, and art music into an unforgettable sound. With a career spanning over three decades, Barber has toured globally and released critically acclaimed albums, including Cafe Blue, Modern Cool, and Mythologies. Her performance at AXPONA will feature her original compositions, exploring complex harmonies and lyrical depth that have earned her accolades, including induction into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Patrons can expect a mesmerizing evening filled with Barber’s signature blend of jazz and art music, a performance that will be a highlight of AXPONA 2025.

Open to the public, AXPONA offers a variety of ticket options for attendees.

TICKETS:

1 Day – $30 online, $35 onsite

Multi-Day – $60 online, $95 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 11 10am-6pm; Saturday, April 12 10am-6pm; and Sunday, April 13 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.  Beyond the exhibits, AXPONA includes live musical performances and educational seminars with industry experts and demonstrations.

axpona.com call 203-307-2697.

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 (Schaumburg, IL, February 19, 2025) – – Now in its 16^th year,  AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) will return April 11-13 to the Schaumburg Convention Center offering three jam-packed days of incredible sounds, technology, seminars, networking and the newest products in the industry from NEW and returning exhibitors .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 debut their latest offerings, in a wide variety of price points and mediums.

“AXPONA continues to set the standard for high-end audio events, and this year, we’re thrilled to welcome a record number of new 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.” said Liz Smith, Event Director, AXPONA. “We are excited to welcome new exhibitors including ones in our Car Audio Showcase, as well as returning exhibitors that our attendees look forward to seeing year after year.”

The following are some of the first time exhibitors that will be at AXPONA 2025, representing a number of product categories including Speakers, Cables, Headphones, Vinyl, and more: ATS Acoustics, Audio HiFi Solutions, Audio Sensibility, Audio Solutions,  Chesky Audio, Zcoute audio, Fosi Audio, Fourier Sound, JOLIDA Audio, Kii Audio, Linsoul, Master Artist Audio, NAGAOKA, Nirvana Audio, Nobius By Knot Factory Creations, Nuprime Audio, Ocean Audio, Pearl Acoustics, 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, Spatial Bass Concepts Inc, Stack Audio, StreamUnlimited, Supreme Acoustic Systems, True Source Audio Distribution, Western HiFi, Z REVIEWS / HifiGuides.com.

Among these newcomers are REL Acoustics America, renowned for their high-performance subwoofers; Revox Deutschland, celebrated for their precision audio equipment; Z Reviews HiFiGuides, a prominent platform offering in-depth audio gear reviews; Master Artist Audio, known for their premier audio solutions from top brands including Burmester, Accuphase and Transrotor ; and Chesky Audio, a rising name in speakers founded by Lucca Chesky who is also a musician that plays piano, drums, and guitar. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore these brands’ offerings in dedicated listening rooms, the Expo Hall, and the Ear Gear Experience, immersing themselves in cutting-edge audio experiences.

Long-time exhibitors choose AXPONA to debut their latest innovations to get in front of music lovers , serious buyers and the audio industry. AXPONA will see the debut of the new STUDIO ELECTRIC M10, a tall floor-standing loudspeaker with the form factor of an electrostatic, but is, in fact, a dynamic speaker of advanced design and impressive performance. Quintessence Audio Ltd will be displaying in three Listening Rooms featuring three state-of-the-art stereo systems including the new Wilson Audio WATT/Puppy loudspeakers, the new Boulder 1151 mono amplifiers, the new Clearaudio Master Jubilee turntable with 2 tonearms, the new Audio Research Reference 330M mono tube amps, the new Stromtank S6000 battery power source. Heaven 11 Audio, founded by award-winning industrial designer Itai Azerad, will showcase the Billie Amp Mk3 for the first time at AXPONA. Bandwidth Audio will debut their new 2845 Amplifier, this tube power amplifier features an open loop zero-feedback design while offering the performance and output power of high feedback closed loop push-pull 845 based amplifier.

In addition to incredible new products debuting at AXPONA, the show will also feature: NEW Car Audio Showcase, robust Seminar schedule, and Live Music nightly.

Open to the public, AXPONA offers a variety of ticket options for attendees.

TICKETS:

1 Day – $30 online, $35 onsite

Multi-Day – $60 online, $95 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 11 10am-6pm; Saturday, April 12 10am-6pm; and Sunday, April 13 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 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.  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 203-371-6322.

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Experience the Thrills of High-Fidelity Car Audio at North America’s Largest Audio Show

CHICAGO, IL – January 22 2025 – AXPONA (Audio Expo North America), the largest high-end audio event in North America, is excited to announce the debut of its Car Audio Showcase at the 2025 edition, which will be held from April 11-13 at the Schaumburg Convention Center. In partnership with the International Auto Sound Challenge Association (IASCA), AXPONA is expanding its footprint to include the growing trend of high-fidelity car audio, offering car enthusiasts and industry professionals a unique opportunity to explore cutting-edge car audio systems and innovations.

“The Car Audio Showcase is a groundbreaking addition that taps into the increasing demand for high-fidelity audio systems in vehicles. As in-car audio technology has evolved dramatically over the past decade, car audio enthusiasts are looking for the same clarity and precision they experience in their home systems,” said Liz Smith, AXPONA. “The Car Audio Showcase will bring these high-end systems into the spotlight, offering attendees an immersive experience like never before.”

“We’re thrilled to be part of AXPONA’s inaugural Car Audio Showcase. Our IASCA team can’t wait to demonstrate the incredible potential of car audio and show the world what’s possible when passion, precision, and technology come together. We’re redefining expectations of automotive sounds and encourage seasoned audiophiles and novices to swing by the showcase for a demo session,” said Travis Chin, President of IASCA.

A New Level of Sound at AXPONA

This year’s Car Audio Showcase will feature a thrilling Sound Quality (SQ) competition, live demonstrations, and interactive exhibits highlighting some of the best in-car audio technology from top-tier manufacturers and dealers from around the world.

AXPONA’s live Sound Quality (SQ) competition will feature manufacturers and consumers who will compete for top honors in achieving unparalleled sound clarity and precision in custom-built car audio systems. Competition vehicles will be on the expo floor in a designated area and also be available for spectator demos throughout the show.

Attendees will be able to engage directly with leading car audio brands and see their innovations up close. With interactive displays and hands-on demonstrations, visitors will witness the performance and capabilities of cutting-edge products firsthand. Notable exhibitors include:

• Apex USA
• Audio Wave, USA
• Coherence Systems
• ESB Audio
• Delorean
• Harman International
• Malbork
• Zapco

Open to the public, AXPONA offers a variety of ticket options for attendees.

TICKETS:

1 Day – $30 online, $35 onsite

Multi-Day – $60 online, $95 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 11 10am-6pm; Saturday, April 12 10am-6pm; and Sunday, April 13 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 with 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.  Beyond the exhibits, AXPONA includes live musical performances and educational seminars with industry experts and demonstrations.  

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Dealers, 200+ Listening Rooms, Top Hi-Fi Audio Brands,  Car Audio Showcase, Thousands of Products and Gear, Educational Seminars and Live Musical Performances

SCHAUMBURG, IL (January 15, 2025) – – Now in its 16^th year,  AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) will return April 11-13 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 Car Audio Showcase. 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 Car Audio Showcase, 200+ Listening Rooms, an Expo Hall featuring the ever-popular Record Fair and Master Class Theater, dedicated Ear Gear Experience featuring thousands of headphone gear, robust Seminar schedule, and Live Music nightly.

“After a hugely successful 2024 event, we are excited to once again converge in Chicago to bring together our exhibitors, partners, and attendees from around the globe,” 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 2025 including the Car Audio Showcase, which caters to music lovers and car audio enthusiasts.”

SHOW FEATURES:

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.

The Exhibit 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, AM Belgium, Black Star Records, Butcher Block Acoustics, Elusive Disc, GIK Acoustics, Iconoclast Cable, Music Direct and Ocean Audio. .

The Ear Gear Experience will be located in 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 64 Audio, Audeze, Campfire Audio, Manley Laboratories, Technics, 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 200+ Listening Rooms. Attendees are encouraged to experience listening rooms by listening and comparing the superbly designed, high performance systems and components from some of the world’s most prestigious manufacturers. In all, more than 700 global manufacturers, retailers and brands will gather at AXPONA, including Audio-Technica, Diptyque, Falcon Acoustics, Fern & Roby, Gauder Akustik, Harman International, Luxman, Magico, Perlisten Audio, Revox Deutschland,  Steinway Lyngdorf and Soulnote audio., all of whom will showcase the newest high-end products and services to attendees.

AXPONA 2025 will also feature Live Concerts nightly. Visit www.axpona.com to learn more about this year’s performers, which will be announced shortly.

Open to the public, AXPONA offers a variety of ticket options for attendees.

TICKETS:

1 Day – $30 online, $35 onsite

Multi-Day – $60 online, $95 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 11 10am-6pm; Saturday, April 12 10am-6pm; and Sunday, April 13 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.  Beyond the exhibits, AXPONA includes live musical performances and educational seminars with industry experts and demonstrations.

axpona.com call 203-307-2697.

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10,000+ attendees and 600+ brands from 50+ countries gather to experience AXPONA

Schaumburg, IL (April 17, 2024)–AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) welcomed 10,391 attendees, coming from 42 states and 31 countries, to the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center April 12-14, 2024. This was a 14% increase over 2023 and marked its biggest show yet. AXPONA offered music lovers three jam-packed days of spectacular sound, technology, seminars, live music, and the very latest products in the industry.

“The audience growth we experienced at AXPONA 2024 was driven by thousands of first-time visitors to the show, many travelling great distances to attend. We recognize the importance of building awareness of this hobby and industry to music lovers of all ages and backgrounds, so this year we worked on multiple programs to support this mission,” said Liz Smith, AXPONA’s Show Director. “This year our Gen Z pass doubled.  It was exciting to see so many attendees ages 15 – 26 discovering the world of high-performance audio.”

AXPONA featured 202 dedicated Listening Rooms (on 12 floors) crafted by the best in the business, including 600 global manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and brands. The bustling Ear Gear Experience encompassed everything for personal audio, from headphones and electronics to accessories and cables.  Rounding out the show was the Expo Hall, which is home to the Record Fair, showcasing a vast array of turntables, cables, accessories, racks, stands, tonearms, cartridges, and new and vintage Vinyl.

“Our exhibitors were joined by dealers, distributors, manufacturers, and press from over 50 countries,” said Smith. “We are proud to be the annual B2B gathering of the high-end audio industry in North America and we look forward to welcoming everyone back next year.”

Live Concerts nightly at AXPONA are always a big hit. On Friday night, AXPONA welcomed Bobby Broom to a packed and energetic crowd. Saturday night’s concert featured The Secret Sisters, the singing and songwriting duo that wowed the full house.

AXPONA returns April 11 – 13, 2025.

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

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

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Shop the latest products, enjoy live concerts, partake in compelling seminars, tastings and more  

Schaumburg, IL (March 25, 2024) — AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) will return for the 13^th edition, April 12-14. Audiophiles, music lovers, musicians and collectors will unite at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center to experience a record-breaking show featuring 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 much more. Add these 10 “must-do’s” to your agenda to experience the best of AXPONA 2024:

1. Shop Till you Drop

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.

2. Ear Gear Experience

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, Warwick Acoustics and more will debut new products and have dedicated booths.

3. 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 listening to 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 Alta Audio, Axiss Audio, Convergent Audio Technology, DALI, Dan Clark Audio, Fidelity Imports, GoldenEar, Joseph Audio, Linn Products, Magico, Martin Logan, Sennheiser, Swan Song Audio, Technics, Von Schweikert Audio, and Zesto Audio all of whom will showcase the newest high-end products and services to attendees.

4. Industry Expert Talks and Seminars

Get front row seats to compelling seminars all weekend, including the ever-popular, “Michael Fremer’s World-Famous  Turntable Set-up Seminar,” as well as new and relevant topics like “Speaker Design: Inside and Outside the Box” and “YouTubers: Seeing Sound.”

5. Live Music Nightly

When the show closes, the afterparty kicks off with live music nightly. On Friday, April 12 at 8pm, Chicago’s very own Bobby Broom, a celebrated jazz guitarist and performer will take the stage. Broom was born in Harlem, NY and raised on New York City’s Upper West Side where he began studying the guitar at age 12.. Today, Broom calls Chicago home and teaches Chicago high school students for the Ravinia Festival Organization’s community outreach Jazz Scholar Program.

The Secret Sisters, a celebrated singing duo and real-life sisters, will close out AXPONA’s live concerts on Saturday, April 13 at 8pm. The Alabama-based country-folk pair, featuring the talents of siblings Lydia and Laura Rogers, emerged in 2010 with a sound that combines effortless harmonies, sharp songwriting, and a shared love of country music’s rich history. The Secret Sisters’ fifth studio album, Mind, Man, Medicine will be released on March 29, 2024.

6. 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 –Auris Audio: Auris Headonia 300B Tube Head Amp, Vanatoo Transparent Zero Plus, T+A North America Criterion S 230 Loudspeakers, Phillips Design all-new Diamond loudspeaker, Altitude Audio ARIA Reference Edition: High-Resolution Sound Personalization Software for Desktop, Focal Naim Uniti Nova Power Edition and Aria Evo X loudspeakers, plus many more!

7. AXPONA Swag

AXPONA offers the best collectibles to take home including the official AXPONA T-shirt, AXPONA sweatshirt, and baseball cap.

8. Master Class Theater

The Expo Hall is home to the Master Class Theater featuring industry talks by exhibitors and experts on the latest trends and news in the audio world. Highlights include “10 Ways to Optimize Music Streaming”, “Discoveries and Advances in Vinyl Optimization”, and “Limiting Factors of Modern True-to-Life Audio Reproduction”.

9. 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: Altitude Audio, Austin Audio Works, Balanced Audio Technology, BCW Suppliers, Belleson, Brodmann Acoustics by Arceau Arts GmbH , Concierge Audio , DeVore Fidelity, Diptyque, Falcon Acoustics, For the Record Vinyl,  Harmonia Distribution, Heaven 11 Audio, Jamie Audio, Johnny G Collectibles, MACO, Metaxas & Sins, Morel, Myriad Magnetic , Notable Audio, Perfect8 Technologies, Paducah Home Theater, PictureSleeve45s, Record Wonderland, REVO US, Rhythm Distribution, RTM Industries SAS, Sierra Sound, Sparkos Labs, Starke Sound, Steinway Lyngdorf, Stereo Integrity, Supatrac, Tom Christiansen Audio, Tone Imports, Totem Acoustic,  and Vinyl Sound USA.

10. Lunch Break and Tastings

Take a break from exploring the show and visit AXPONA’s Café located on the Expo Hall for quick bites, carving stations, refreshments and snacks. For a more formal dining experience, visit Schaumburg Public House (SPH), an approachable urban brasserie featuring local beverage and food from northern mid-America. Follow @axpona on Instagram for announcements on Beer Tastings throughout the show.

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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AXPONA (Audio Expo North America), the largest consumer audio show in North America, returns to the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center and Hotel April 12-14. The show attracts nearly 300 exhibitors featuring 700 brands coming from 40 different countries including dozens of first-time exhibitors making their debut at the 2024 show.

AXPONA is the place where manufacturers, distributors and dealers unveil their latest offerings, in a wide variety of price points and mediums.

The following is a sampling of first-time exhibitors that will be at AXPONA 2024, representing a number of product categories including Speakers, Cables, Headphones, Vinyl, and more: Altitude Audio, Austin Audio Works, Balanced Audio Technology, BCW Suppliers, Belleson, Brodmann Acoustics by Arceau Arts GmbH , Concierge Audio , DeVore Fidelity, Diptyque, Falcon Acoustics, For the Record Vinyl,  Harmonia Distribution, Heaven 11 Audio, Jamie Audio, Johnny G Collectibles, MACO, Metaxas & Sins, Morel, Myriad Magnetic , Notable Audio, Perfect8 Technologies, Paducah Home Theater, PictureSleeve45s, Record Wonderland, REVO US, Rhythm Distribution, RTM Industries SAS, Sierra Sound, Sparkos Labs, Starke Sound, Steinway Lyngdorf, Stereo Integrity, Supatrac, Tom Christiansen Audio, Tone Imports, Totem Acoustic,  and Vinyl Sound USA , .

“AXPONA is a great event with knowledgeable customers who appreciate high quality records! We can’t wait check out some great equipment too,” said Steve Young, Record Wonderland.

“The greatest value of exhibiting at AXPONA as a manufacturer is the opportunity to meet face-to-face in person with our end users. Starke Sound looks forward to shaking hands, talking, and, most importantly, listening to the attendees to get to know them on a more personal level so we can improve our products and satisfy their needs,” said Scott DeLoache, Starke Sound Inc.

“Sierra Sound is a distributor of products such as Benz Micro phonograph cartridges and AMG turntables, who will be introducing a new model at AXPONA. We want to use our exhibit room to highlight our strict focus on analog audio with a multi-source vinyl-only selection of music, including some material outside the realm of traditional audiophile music. We hope to connect with analog lovers of all stripes, to share our love of this wonderful medium,” said Michael Fajen, Sierra Sound.

“We decided to join the exhibitors at AXPONA because we sell high quality vinyl, original pressings, and people who invest in high end audio equipment look for that. We especially have a large selection of Japanese Pressings, they are known for their quality,” said Geert Jonckers, PictureSleeve45s.

“Even before starting our company, MACO™, we had the goal to one day present at the biggest audio show in North America. Two years after being established, here we are. It’s been quite a ride, and we couldn’t be happier!,” said Deborah Ann, MACO Acoustics.

“Johnny G Collectibles thinks being a vinyl exhibitor at AXPONA is a great way to expand our business. We look forward to meeting the attendees,” said John Grzegorczyk, Johnny G Collectibles.

Returning exhibitors include Bowers & Wilkins, DALI, Estelon, Focal Naim North America, Geshelli Labs, Legacy Audio, Luxman, Magico, Quintessence Audio,  Sennheiser, SOTA, Stenheim, Vinnie Rossi, and YG Acoustics, among others.

In addition to incredible new products debuting at AXPONA, the show also features three jam-packed days of incredible sounds, technology, and presentations. AXPONA’s state-of-the-art venue will feature 200 Listening Rooms, an Expo Hall featuring the ever-popular Record Fair and Master Class Theater, a dedicated Ear Gear Experience featuring the best of the best headphone gear, a robust Seminar schedule, and Live Music nightly.

Open to the public, AXPONA offers a variety of ticket options for attendees.

TICKETS:
1  Day – $28 online, $35 onsite
2  Day – $47 online, $65 onsite
3  Day – $55 online, $95 onsite
Gold Pass -$150 online
Gen Z  Pass – $10

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 12 10am-6pm; Saturday, April 13 10am-6pm; and Sunday, April 14 10am-4pm.

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

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.  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 203-307-2691.

13^th Annual AXPONA will feature All-Star Musicians, Industry Experts, and Guest Appearances

Schaumburg, IL (February 15, 2024) — AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) returns to the Schaumburg Convention Center,  April 12-14, 2024 with three jam-packed days of incredible sound, technology, seminars, live music and the very latest products in the industry. One of AXPONA’s most popular features includes live concerts nightly and this year’s musicians will not disappoint.

On Friday, April 12 at 8pm, Chicago’s very own Bobby Broom, a celebrated jazz guitarist and performer will take the stage. Broom was born in Harlem, NY and raised on New York City’s Upper West Side where he began studying the guitar at age 12. He attended the High School of Music and Art, where he played in the jazz ensemble and received an award for Outstanding Jazz Improvisation during his senior year. Broom’s first release of exclusively original compositions Upper West Side Story (2012) reached No. 1. on the College Music Journal jazz chart and was in the Jazz Week and Down Beat Top Albums of 2012. Today, Broom calls Chicago home and teaches Chicago high school students for the Ravinia Festival Organization’s community outreach Jazz Scholar Program.

The Secret Sisters, a celebrated singing duo and real-life sisters, will close out AXPONA’s live concerts on Saturday, April 13 at 8pm. The Alabama-based country-folk pair, featuring the talents of siblings Lydia and Laura Rogers, emerged in 2010 with a sound that combines effortless harmonies, sharp songwriting, and a shared love of country music’s rich history. The sisters’ third album, You Don’t Own Me Anymore, was produced by Brandi Carlile and Tim and Phil Hanseroth, mixed by Grammy-winner Trina Shoemaker, and recorded by Jerry Streeter. The album also garnered the duo’s first Grammy nomination, in the category of Grammy Award for Best Folk Album, The Secret Sisters’ fifth studio album, Mind, Man, Medicine will be released on March 29, 2024.

“Our attendees, exhibitors, and partners always look forward to AXPONA’s live concerts and we try to mix it up each year, bringing in a diverse group of performers,” said Liz Smith, AXPONA. “We are excited to welcome Bobby who has an incredible following both locally and nationally, and Lydia and Laura who are releasing a new album right before AXPONA 2024!”

AXPONA will also feature a full Seminar schedule with guest speakers including industry experts, media personalities and manufacturers on the latest audio themes and trends. This year’s must-attend Seminars include:

Friday, April 12

YouTube: The Future of Audiophile Content?
10:30am
Just as music releases have gone from LP to CD to downloads and streaming—audio reviews and sales have gone from print on paper, to text online, to podcasts and video. Join us as we talk with three popular YouTubers, as we explore the medium’s use for both reviewers and retailers. Is this the wave of the future? —or is the future already here?

Moderator: Bill Leebens, Content Chair, AXPONA; CEO, LM&M. LLC

Panelists:

Randy Messman, Cheap Audio Man
Lenny Florentine, Just Audio
Ron Brenay, New Record Day

Michael Fremer’s World-Famous Turntable Set-up Seminar

1:15pm
In this one-hour hands-on seminar, analog evangelist extraordinaire Michael Fremer will show how to correctly set-up a turntable, install a cartridge and optimize its performance. A question-and-answer period follows, time permitting.

Speaker: Michael Fremer, Editor-in-Chief, TrackingAngle.com, Senior Editor, The Absolute Sound

Saturday, April 13

Second Time Around: The World of Reissuing and Remastering

11:45am
It’s an old record, right? How hard could it be to put it out again?
Bringing out a reissue of a record may seem straightforward, but from the legal wrangling over rights and royalties, through the technical challenges of working with less than perfect —or completely missing!— masters, improving the original without destroying its character, through the challenges of pressing and packaging, it’s a long and winding road.

This seminar features leaders in the field who have revitalized the world of LPs and brought back old favorites as well as obscure and unrecognized gems. They’ll describe the processes involved and the highs and lows of reviving old recordings.

Moderator: Michael Fremer, Editor-in-Chief, TrackingAngle.com, Senior Editor, The Absolute Sound
Panelists:
Chad Kassem, Owner, Acoustic Sounds
Shane Buettner, Owner, Intervention Records
Julia Miller, President/CEO, Delmark Records
Abey Fonn, Founder, Impex Records, Senior Product and Business Development, Elusive Disc and AudioFonn

Speaker Design: Inside and Outside the Box

2:15pm

Four respected speaker designers discuss the philosophies, technologies, and materials that have shaped the way they make their magic. While there have been incredible advances in materials science, computational analysis, and predictive modeling—speaker design is still a tricky balance between art and science, reliant upon the ears, judgment, and skills of the designer.

Moderator: Bill Leebens, Content Chair, AXPONA; CEO, LM&M. LLC
Andrew Jones, Chief Loudspeaker Designer, MoFi Electronics
Jeff Joseph, President, Joseph Audio
Matthew Webster, CEO, YG Acoustics
David Fowler, Managing Director, Stratton Acoustics

For more information about AXPONA and its full Concert and Seminar line-up, please visit www.axpona.com.

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

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