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AXPONA 2025, America’s Largest High-End Audio Show, Returns with New Car Audio Showcase
Our favorite event of the year is coming soon. The 16th annual AXPONA (Audio Expo North America), North America’s largest high-end audio expo, is set to return to the Schaumburg Convention Center in Chicagoland from April 11-13, 2025. This year’s event promises a showcase of top hi-fi audio brands, over 200 listening rooms, and a…
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An Audiophile’s Axpona Adventure: Day 2 Highlights
As an audio expert, Axpona, or Audio Expo North America, is a paradise. I spent Saturday, Day 2, basking in the sonic bliss of some of the world’s finest audio brands and stumbled upon a few hidden gems. Here’s the rundown of my favorite moments: The Open-Baffle Wonders On Day 2, I usually start on…
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AXPONA 2024: Day One Big Rooms– Gear Overload and a Sensory Awakening
I woke up Friday morning with the giddy excitement of a kid visiting a world-class candy store. AXPONA 2024 had officially kicked off, and as a dedicated audio enthusiast and writer, I was ready to dive headfirst into the ocean of high-end audio gear. When I stepped through the doors of the Schaumburg Convention Center,…
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Experience the Best of AXPONA 2023: A Visual Journey Through The Show
AXPONA 2023 Photos: Relive the excitement of AXPONA 2023 with our stunning photo gallery! Get a visual journey through the show and experience the best moments. Are you ready to relive the excitement of AXPONA 2023? The premier audio expo attracted audiophiles, music lovers, and industry experts from around the world, showcasing the latest in…
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Experience The Best Rooms From AXPONA 2023: Our Top 5 Picks From Last Weekend!
Analog, DACs, First Impressions, Hi-Fi, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Shows, Speakers, StreamingDiscover the top 5 best rooms from Axpona 2023 in our show report! Get an inside look at the best audio equipment and room setups from the event. If you’re a music enthusiast, you know that Axpona 2023 is one of the biggest events of the year. It’s the perfect opportunity to catch up on…
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Discover The Latest and Greatest Of AXPONA 2023: New And Noteworthy Pt.2! Audiolab, Mission, JBL, Cambridge Audio, Wharfedale
DACs, First Impressions, Hi-Fi, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Shows, Speakers, StreamingGet the inside scoop on the latest and greatest products showcased at AXPONA 2023 in our New and Noteworthy Pt.2 Axpona show report. Last weekend, AXPONA 2023 took place, and as expected, it was a showcase of the latest and greatest in the audio industry. From cutting-edge technology to innovative designs and everything in between,…
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Discover The Latest and Greatest Of AXPONA 2023: New And Noteworthy! Yamaha, Dali, Fyne Vintage, Martin Logan
Budget, DACs, First Impressions, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Shows, Speakers, UncategorizedAXPONA 2023 Show Report: Get the inside scoop on audio equipment showcased this past weekend! Discover new and noteworthy products from Yamaha, Dali, Fyne Vintage, and Martin Logan. AXPONA 2023 has come and gone, and what a weekend it was! From the latest in high-end audio equipment to exclusive performances and demos, this year’s AXPONA…
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AXPONA 2023 Debuts: Focal Theva Speakers, M4U 9 Headphones From PSB
AXPONA 2023 debuts: See the latest in audio technology, including the Focal Theva speakers and PSB M4U 9 headphones. Read for more details! Over the past weekend, audio enthusiasts and industry professionals gathered at the highly anticipated AXPONA 2023 event. This year’s exhibition was nothing short of amazing, with new and exciting products being unveiled…
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AXPONA 2023 Debuts: KLH Model Seven, Mofi Electronics SourcePoint 8
Get ready for the latest audio gear! AXPONA 2023 debuts the KLH Model Seven and Mofi Electronics SourcePoint 8! The audio industry is constantly evolving, and every year brings new innovations and products that redefine what is possible in music listening. AXPONA, the largest high-end audio show in North America, is the perfect platform for…
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AXPONA 2023 Debuts: Q Acoustics 5000 Series, Audeze MM-100 Headphones
Budget, DACs, First Impressions, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, News, Power Amps, Shows, SpeakersAXPONA 2023 is the place to be for audiophiles. We cover the show’s launch of the Q Acoustics 5000 Series and Audeze MM-100 headphones! Earlier this week, we wrote about the World Premieres of the new 5000 Series speaker line from Q Acoustics and the new $399 MM-100 Headphones from Audeze, their first full-sized headphone…
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Unforgettable Day 1 at AXPONA 2023: Where the Music Lovers Gathered in Numbers!
First Impressions, Hi-Fi, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Shows, Speakers, Videos, WirelessThe AXPONA 2023 show has begun with a bang, featuring over 500 exhibitors and brands, along with more than 200 interactive listening spaces, seminars, master classes, concerts, and a record fair. The event is again being held at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois. The first day of the event saw…
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Focal To Unveil New Theva Speakers at Axpona 2023
Focal Theva is the newest affordable speaker system to hit the market, and it’s making its debut at Axpona. French audio brand Focal has launched a new line of affordable loudspeakers called Theva, which will be unveiled at Axpona (Audio Expo North America) from April 14th-16th in Schaumburg, a suburb of Chicago, IL. Theva is…
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AXPONA 2022: The Show In Pictures
Analog, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Shows, SpeakersWell, it’s time to wrap up our Axpona 2022 coverage, but before we do, we just wanted to share some additional pics from the show! While the show was scaled back a bit, it was well organized as usual, and there was still a lot to see! There were also many people there the two…
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AXPONA 2022 Saturday Recap: The Best (Our Favorite) Hifi Systems From America’s Biggest Audio Show!
Analog, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, News, Noise Cancelling, Portable Audio, Power Amps, Preamps, Shows, Software, Speakers, Streaming, Videos, WirelessThe coolest stuff from Hifiman, Polk Audio, Kef, Cambridge Audio and more! This past Saturday was my last day at Axpona 2022, and while there were fewer attendees (and exhibitors, for that matter), it still seemed like a successful show, with plenty to see and do. It was terrific to get out again and hear…
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AXPONA 2022 Friday Recap: Highlights From The Big Rooms! Focal, ATC, Luxman
DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Shows, Speakers, StreamingOne of my favorite parts of going to an audio show are the big rooms or ballroom/meeting rooms. Big rooms usually mean large systems, with six-foot-tall speakers and mini fridge-sized power amps. Sometimes they don’t sound as good as the smaller rooms because it’s hard to dial in a system in the middle of a…
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AXPONA 2022: Coolest Stuff From Day One At The Biggest Hi-Fi Show!
DACs, First Impressions, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, News, Portable Audio, Power Amps, Preamps, Shows, Speakers, VideosOne of the best things about going to an audio show like AXPONA is coming across extraordinary or unconventional stuff. A big part of designing hi-fi is coming up with new ways of doing things, and as a result, you often see some cool stuff. Here’s a list of the coolest stuff I saw on…
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AXPONA 2022: The Biggest Audiophile Audio Show Is Back And Buzzing!
It’s been a long time, but the big one is back. AXPONA opened its doors to the public this morning, and I was so happy to be there! When I attended AXPONA back in April of 2019, never in my wildest dreams did I think I would have to wait three years until the next…
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The Virtual Audio Show Has Arrived: This Is AXPONA Livestream!
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Music, News, Portable Audio, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Shows, Speakers, Streaming, VideosBefore the Coronavirus locked us into a regimen of Social Distancing, AXPONA, the largest high-end audio show in America was scheduled for this weekend. It has since been rescheduled to August 7-9. But if you can’t wait till summer’s end, JD Events, the company behind AXPONA is holding a virtual audio show in conjunction with…
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Watch: AXPONA 2019-Master Designer Andrew Jones Talks About His Newest Audiophile Speakers
I suck at making videos, but Joe N Tell is really, really good at it. Check out this vid from the AXPONA 2019 show where he talks to master speaker designer Andrew Jones of ELAC about his latest passive and powered speakers. His rooms are always amongst the most popular at the show, and in the…
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AXPONA 2019 Show Report: High End Audio In Pictures
Be sure to check out our other AXPONA Posts: Budget/Affordable Audiophile Speakers And Electronics Hands-On With The Best Audiophile Headphones Part 1 Hands-On With The Best Audiophile Headphones Part 2 As with every audio show, there were some great rooms and then there were some duds…but at the end of the day, I heard some…
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