AXPONA or T.H.E. Newport?
It was a pretty large show last year and I think will be bigger this year. Last year many folks more experienced with audio shows said that the rooms sounded uncommonly good for a show. Possibly because the show organizers offer room treatments to the exhibitors? Very little gear that I wanted to hear that wasn't at the Chicago show. A great experience. |
Check out who will be demonstrating there. Looks to be quite an impressive field. Demo's Seminars, Music Sales, Auction. http://www.axpona.com/default.asp The rooms did sound extremely good last year. I was fortunate enough to meet and introduce myself to the men who created most of my components, very cool! I brought back a lot of new music too, (LP's, CD's and SACD's). Let's have a beer together! |
Axpona was very good least year, and I'm expecting it to be even better this year. The rooms are a bit larger than your typical hotel room, so they sound a bit better as well. That gives attendees a better chance to hear what the systems can really do. This year JD Events purchased Axpona and has been marketing it aggressively. They also have more exhibitors than last year. The only downside to last year from a visitors perspective was that the show was packed, our room was literally standing room only all weekend. If it's like that this year, talk to the exhibitors in the rooms you want to investigate further, and they'll likely do quiet after-hours demos for you. |
