T.H.E. Enterprises, the owner of America’s longest-running HiFi show (T.H.E. Show) today announced a new collaborative partnership with Audiophile Directory to make it easier for attendees to discover brands, dealers, and products.
Launching in March of 2025, Audiophile Directory (AD) aims to be a centralized resource for hi-fi shoppers. Like Zillow for apartment hunters, Audiophile Directory plans to offer expertly curated information for audiophiles that Google just can’t match.
In celebration of Audiophile Directory’s launch, a $5,000 shopping spree sweepstakes will be awarded to one winner to spend at their local hi-fi shop. The winner will be selected at T.H.E. Show SoCal 2025, at The Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa during June 6-8, 2025.
Founder of Audiophile Directory
Jak Benardete, Founder of Audiophile Directory said, “T.H.E. Show has been a pillar of the HiFi industry for decades, bringing together music lovers, manufacturers, and retailers in a way that few events. At Audiophile Directory, we share their passion for high-fidelity sound and the people who make it possible. This partnership is a natural fit, as we both strive to make the HiFi world more accessible, connected, and thriving. We’re thrilled to work alongside T.H.E. Show to support the entire audio community—enthusiasts, brands, and dealers alike—and to help more people discover the joy of great sound.”
CEO & Owner T.H.E. Enterprises, LLC,
President, T.H.E. Show
Emiko E. Carlin, CEO & Owner of T.H.E. Enterprises, LLC remarked, “T.H.E. is delighted to be the exclusive American show partner with AD. This partnership sets a warm and wonderful foundation for forthcoming initiatives from us both with service to the audio industry and community top of mind. We are excited to embark on this journey with Audiophile Directory to bring new and exciting opportunities to audiophiles, music lovers, audio designers, dealers and more, setting the stage for expanded reach and growth for the audio world.”
With T.H.E. Show’s four locations across the United States (SoCal, Austin, New York, and Las Vegas launching Q1 of 2026) and AD’s proprietary technology, this partnership promises the audio industry and the global community new ways of discovering audio, and being discovered. The partnership encompasses everything from custom and bespoke advertising, new ways of searching for audio, live events both online and in-person, new exhibits that are AD focused at T.H.E. Shows, and more.
Upcoming T.H.E. Shows
- T.H.E. Lone Star Audiofest, May 2-4, 2025 at Embassy Suites Round Rock in Austin, TX
- T.H.E Show SoCal, June 6-8, 2025 at Hilton Orange County Costa Mesa in California
- T.H.E. New York International Audio Show, October 24-26, 2025 (venue TBA)
- T.H.E. Las Vegas (opening Q1 2026)
Tip: Check out our Show Report from T.H.E. Show SoCal 2024
About Audiophile Directory
Audiophile Directory is the definitive search engine for everything audio, connecting music lovers with HiFi brands, dealers, and industry experts. Founded by a team of passionate engineers, designers, and audio enthusiasts, their goal is to make high-performance sound more accessible to everyone. Whether one is a newcomer or a seasoned audiophile, AD’s platform simplifies the discovery of top-tier audio gear through in-depth brand insights, retailer connections, and expert content.
AD’s mission is to serve the audio community by creating a platform that empowers its growth and success, connecting people, brands, and dealers in a way that helps the community thrive.
For more information: https://audiophiledirectory.com/
About T.H.E. Show:
T.H.E. Show is America’s longest-running HiFi show, dedicated to presenting the latest in high-fidelity audio, home theater, and consumer electronics. With a rich history and a strong commitment to excellence, T.H.E. Show has become a cornerstone of the HiFi industry.
About T.H.E. Enterprises:
T.H.E. Enterprises, the parent company of T.H.E. Show, is dedicated to fostering and championing supreme excellence in high-fidelity experiences through its audio shows, live events, and more. The company has been expanding this mission to larger, international audiences via growth into multiple avenues, addressing the needs and wants of audiophiles, cinephiles, and creators of music and film alike through the launch of their record label, forthcoming new network, and film festival.
For more information: https://www.theshownow.com/
Media and Communications Contact: Sophie Assencoa
Ianina
February 18, 2025 at 4:13 pm
Wow! great news! Thank you for sharing!
ORT
February 19, 2025 at 1:15 am
The “Audiophile Directory”?! I wonder if I will pass muster to gain entrance.
In truth, this is fine with me and hopefully said Directory’s membership will be able to drum up some interest from more women and more younger people but that would also require their endorsement and enthusiasm for affordable equipment that is to say, entry level but it doesn’t level your bank account.
So it is not a directory of Audiophiles? Ooops! I still think it is a good idea and wish them success!
ORT
Ian White
February 19, 2025 at 6:34 pm
ORT,
I’m still puzzled by this. Not sure what it’s doing exactly.
IW
ORT
February 19, 2025 at 10:06 pm
Ian –
I kinda think they’re looking at ways to help folks, both veteran enthusiasts and newcomers to navigate the High End Audio World via their Directory.
I could be wrong but even seasoned enthusiasts enjoy being shown around in the hope they find something new to them. And new folks are like new bees. Eager to buzz the flower fields.
ORT
Ian White
February 20, 2025 at 1:19 am
ORT,
I remember when it first launched that it was a directory of publications and they would automatically publish anything new that went up. Have not looked at it in a few years.
IW