ROSEMONT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Now in its 8th year AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) continues to entice audiophiles, music lovers, musicians and seasoned audio experts looking to enhance their Listening Room, Media Room, and Office with the latest technology from stereo systems, home audio speakers, headphones, turntables and much more. The show, which returns to the Westin Hotel in Rosemont April 21-23, will feature 400 exhibitors and offers attendees the enviable opportunity to touch, test, and shop the newest gadgets in high-end consumer audio products. Featuring 140 interactive listening rooms, an Ear Gear Expo, Live Concerts, seminars and much more, AXPONA 2017 will encompass 8 floors of the hotel. Add these 10 “must-do’s” to your agenda to experience the best of AXPONA:
1. What’s BIG in the Audio World in 2017?
Friday, April
21, 10:15-11:15am
It is an exciting time for audio! Record
pressing plants are opening, even more artists are issuing albums on
vinyl, and Millennials are heading back to the record store. The world
is streaming and high fidelity playback is making even more headway this
year. Four top media pro’s in the audio and tech industry from Tech.co,
CNET, Enjoy The Music and Stereophile share the insider scoop on trends
and products making waves in 2017.
2. Live Evening Concerts
Ticketholders are treated to
entertainment on Friday and Saturday evenings and offer music lovers the
enviable opportunity to experience top performers in an intimate venue.
AXPONA attendees will enjoy an all-star line-up for its weekend live
concert series including Jazz and Blues artists’ the Frank Catalano
Band, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Billy Branch and Mud Morganfield. After a
jam-packed day of visiting Listening Rooms and testing the best audio
equipment on the market, attendees can sit back, relax, reset their ears
and enjoy live music.
3. Audio Adventure Scavenger Hunt
The Scavenger Hunt
at AXPONA is a great way to explore the show and discover companies and
products you may not be familiar with! When you finish, you will be
entered to win an AMEX giftcard prize! It’s simple, pick up a scavenger
hunt guide when you arrive at the show, visit all of the companies
indicated to receive a stamp at each, and return your completed guide to
the box at AXPONA registration.
4. Ear Gear Expo
An expanded expo dedicated entirely to the
art of the headphone. See the world's top brands reveal their latest and
greatest gear including noise-cancelling, bluetooth wireless headphones
from top manufacturers including HiFiMan, Sennheiser, Shure
Incorporated, Cleer Inc, and Empire Ears.
5. “High-Resolution Audio Perception”
Have you ever wondered
what high-resolution audio actually sounds like? What it could mean to
you? And how it might help many of your entertainment experiences feel
so real? Visit the “High-Resolution Audio Perception” exhibit presented
by ImmersAV Technology. It’s free of charge to all show attendees!
6. Listening Rooms
See and touch superbly designed,
high-performance systems in over 140 dedicated listening rooms crafted
by the best in the business. Experience sound like never before in room
settings, perfect to inspire sound systems for your media room, man cave
or home office! Must see rooms include Auralic, Burwell & Sons, Dan
D’Agostino, GamuT, Horch House, Magico, MoFi Distribution, Paragon Sight
& Sound, Quintessence Audio, Saturday Audio, THIEL Audio, and Von
Schweikert Audio.
7. Product Debuts from World-Renowned Manufacturers
Be the
first to shop the latest product debuts from top brands who will be
introducing headphones, speakers, cables, turntables and amplifiers at
AXPONA. Experience the newest technology in audio gear and add these
newbies to your wish list! Daedalus Audio Apollo Floorstanding
Speaker, Magico S3 Mk II, Mojo Audio Déjà Vu Music Server, Vanatoo
Transparent Zero, Wyred 4 Sound Statement Amplifier, Thiel Audio 40th
Anniversary 40.3 Speaker, Legacy Calibre, TIDAL Audio Akira Loudspeaker, plus
many more.
8. Marketplace
Discover and shop thousands of parts,
components, gear, accessories, vinyl, portable speakers and turntables
all in one place from manufacturers like Holm Audio, Elusive Disc,
Morrow Audio, Music Direct, Nordost, and Red Dragon Audio.
9. Stream The Studio Exhibit
Stream The Studio, an
exhibit sponsored by DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group, will
highlight some of the next generation studio-quality subscription music
services that can support both Hi-Res Audio and advanced user features.
The exhibit also includes demonstrations of some of the latest hi-res
compatible devices, along with a variety of music clips in various
genres.
10. Reviewer’s View Live and Raffle presented by AVShowrooms
It’s
a wrap! Join AVShowrooms for a sneak preview of their favorite
highlights from the show and be entered to win over $2,200 of equipment
including (2) FOZ XTRs, (2) FOZ SSX, from Jolida and a Core Power
Technologies EQUI=CORE 300! AVShowrooms will also announce the winner of
the $8,000 Von Schweikert E-3 MkII loudspeaker raffle. Tickets are
available at registration and must be validated at the Von Schweikert
Endeavor exhibit- Lobby Dearborn Room.
AXPONA will be open Friday and Saturday 10 am – 6 pm; Sunday 10 am – 4 pm.
The Westin O’Hare is located at 6100 North River Road. The Westin O’Hare is located 6100 North River Road. Parking is available at the Westin’s self-parking lot for a discounted rate of $10/day for AXPONA attendees and exhibitors. A discount ticket is needed in order to get the discounted rate. Discount tickets can be picked up at AXPONA registration during AXPONA event hours.
To purchase tickets or for more information about the event, please visit www.axpona.com or call 203-371-6322.
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