Update: This event was held August 1-3, 2025. Check out our coverage and find out who won Best in Show at Audio Advice Live 2025.
Starting today (August 1, 2025), Audio Advice Live 2025 is taking over the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, from August 1–3—and it’s shaping up to be a full-blown Hi-Fi hurricane. Not the kind that shuts down airports and knocks out power, but the kind that blows the roof off your sonic expectations. And unlike the Carolina Hurricanes’ Eastern Conference Final appearance this year, this one’s guaranteed to deliver.
Now in its fourth year, Audio Advice Live has become the biggest home entertainment show in the country—and for good reason. It’s smack in the middle of summer, when most of us are half-melted and desperately in need of air conditioning and better sound. With 60+ experience rooms and over a dozen Dolby Atmos setups ready to rattle your senses, this show brings everything under one very well-cooled roof: loudspeakers, electronics, TVs, projectors, turntables, headphones—you name it.
eCoustics Editor-at-Large, Chris Boylan will be on-site at Audio Advice Live 2025, bringing his sharp eye and deep expertise to cover the latest in high-end home theater gear. From Atmos speaker setups to cutting-edge projectors and AV processors, Chris will be digging into the details and reporting on what really matters for serious home cinema enthusiasts. Keep an eye on eCoustics for his full show coverage.
Qobuz is back as the official streaming sponsor, serving up a massive catalog of hi-res tracks for both exhibitors and attendees to stream, demo, and argue about over the weekend.
But here’s what sets Audio Advice Live apart: the education. The team isn’t just showing off gear—they’re making sure you actually learn how to use it, optimize it, and maybe even understand it. The 2025 Deep Dive Sessions will bring together some of the brightest minds in home audio and video to cover everything from room acoustics to display calibration. It’s a rare combo of hands-on demos and real-world knowledge—something most shows only pretend to offer.
The Schedule
If you’re anywhere near Raleigh this weekend, don’t miss it. This storm’s only getting louder.
Friday, August 1 – Audio Advice Live 2025 Deep Dive Sessions
11:00–11:45 AM
Home Theater Synergy – Speakers, Room & Amplification
Featuring: Roberto Gamba (McIntosh & Sonus Faber Director of Custom Integration)
Seth Mittelman (Audio Advice Home Theater Designer)
1:00–1:45 PM
How to Optimize Your Turntable
Featuring: Michael Fremer (TrackingAngle.com, The Absolute Sound Editor-at-Large)
Xavier Burgos (Audioholics Analog Specialist)
3:00–3:45 PM
Stereo Listening: From Research to Your Room
Featuring: Jim Garrett (Harman Sr. Director, Product Strategy & Planning)
Leon Shaw (Audio Advice Founder)
Saturday, August 2 – Audio Advice Live 2025 Deep Dive Sessions
11:00–11:45 AM
How to Match Projectors and Screens
Featuring: Don Cohen (Audio Advice Sales & Design)
Robert Budde (JVC Sales Manager)
Robert Alexander (Stewart Filmscreen Chemist)
1:00–1:45 PM
Where Measurements and Performance Meet
Featuring: Randall Messman (CheapAudioMan)
Andrew Jones (MoFi Audio Engineer)
Sunday, August 3 – Audio Advice Live 2025 Deep Dive Sessions
11:00–11:45 AM
Acoustics: The Room’s Role in Sound
Featuring: Jason Ehrlich (Kinetics Noise Control Sales)
1:00–1:45 PM
A Look into Room-Correction Software
Featuring: Scott Newnam (Audio Advice CEO)
Kyle Delnero (Anthem/Paradigm Director)
Dan Jones (Harman Sales Manager)
Audio Advice Live isn’t just about sitting back and listening—it’s about joining the conversation. Attendees will have the chance to engage directly with influencers, engineers, and reps from some of the biggest names in high-performance audio and home theater. We’re talking heavy hitters like Epson, Focal, Samsung, Harman, McIntosh, Sonus Faber, Bowers & Wilkins, Marantz, JBL Synthesis, SVS, KEF, Klipsch, Ascendo, Trinnov, and Kaleidescape—all under one roof, ready to talk shop.
And don’t call it a quiet launch. Friday night kicks off with a special event at the Lincoln Theater, just down the road. Audio Advice CEO Scott Newnam will deliver a state-of-the-industry keynote that sets the tone for the weekend, followed by a high-energy live set from local party-starters Sleeping Booty. Consider it a proper welcome to three days of serious gear, sound, and conversation.
When, Where & How Much: Audio Advice Live 2025 Schedule and Ticket Info
Show Dates & Hours
- Friday, August 1
Show Floor: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Kickoff Event (Keynote + Concert by Sleeping Booty): 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM - Saturday, August 2
Show Floor: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM - Sunday, August 3
Show Floor: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tickets & Pricing
Early-Bird Pricing (available through midnight, August 1):
- 1-Day Pass: $25
- 3-Day Pass: $45
- Children/Students (21 & under): Free
On-Site Pricing (August 1–3):
- 1-Day Pass: $30
- 3-Day Pass: $50
- Children/Students (21 & under): Free
Your ticket includes:
- Access to all exhibits
- Entry to the Deep Dive Sessions
- Admission to the Friday night kickoff event and concert
To purchase tickets or get more info, visit Audio Advice Live. Use code ecoustics25 for $10 off the 3-day early bird all-access pass normally $45 — good through midnight on 8/1.
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