Audio Advice Live is set to return to downtown Raleigh, North Carolina. The gathering will be held at the Sheraton Hotel from August 1st to August 3rd, 2025.
The upcoming event will showcase over 60 demonstration rooms packed with equipment from leading manufacturers in the field. Visitors will have the opportunity to explore more than a dozen Dolby Atmos cinema setups, along with cutting-edge speakers, turntables, headphones, projectors, televisions, and media devices. No matter whether you’re new to high-fidelity audio and home theaters or an experienced enthusiast, there’s plenty to discover here.
Leading brands such as Sony, JVC, Epson, Samsung, McIntosh, Bowers & Wilkins, Marantz, JBL Synthesis, SVS, KEF, Klipsch, Kaleidescape, and numerous others will be showcasing their products. The high-definition audio service Qobuz is coming back as the official streaming partner.
“Regardless of whether you’re setting up your initial system or aiming to elevate it further, Audio Advice Live consolidates equipment, individuals, and insights unavailable at any other retail gathering,” stated Scott Newnam, CEO of Audio Advice. “Raleigh holds special significance as our origin, and witnessing the community rally around this event has been truly remarkable. This location offers an unparalleled opportunity to honor everything we cherish about cinema, sound, and the technology that breathes life into both.”
In addition to interactive demonstrations, guests have the opportunity to attend Deep Dive Sessions held over the course of the weekend. During these sessions, leading audio professionals, industry executives, and content makers share their expertise through panel discussions. The evening on Friday will see a distinctive gathering take place at Lincoln Theater, highlighted by an insightful keynote address presented by Newnam along with a dynamic live act from Sleepy Booty—a vibrant 12-member ensemble known for blending funk and soul music into meticulously planned performances filled with energy.
Tickets are currently accessible at special early-bird rates until July 31st. A single-day pass costs $25, whereas a three-day pass is priced at $45. Following this date, ticket prices will increase to $30 for one day and $50 for three days. Admission remains complimentary for students as well as children below the age of 21.
Entry permits access to every experience room, panel discussion, as well as the Friday night concert and keynote address. To purchase tickets and view the complete weekend agenda, please go to
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