The fifth annual Audio Advice Live event is set to take over the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, on August 7–9. The nation’s largest consumer home entertainment show provides unprecedented access to the industry’s leading brands—attendees this year will be among the first in North America to see many new products, including some special models that will receive their world debuts at AAL. Audio Advice Live is open to the public, with one- and three-day pass options. All show passes grant access to the experience rooms and exhibit hall, as well as live panel discussions and the opening kickoff concert at Lincoln Theater on Friday, August 7, at 5:45 pm.
Qobuz returns as Audio Advice Live’s official streaming sponsor, offering its impressive catalog of hi-res music available for streaming and downloads, for exhibitors and attendees to enjoy throughout the weekend.
With over 60 exhibits, including several immersive Dolby Atmos systems, Audio Advice Live offers something for everyone searching for their next home entertainment setup. Audio Advice Live invites attendees to join the conversation, providing opportunities to interact with influencers and representatives from the industry’s premier high-performance audio and video brands, including Bowers & Wilkins, DreamWall, Epson, Focal, Harman, JBL Synthesis, JVC, KEF, KLH, Klipsch, Loewe, Lyngdorf, Marantz, McIntosh, MoFi, Sonus Faber, Samsung, Sony, SVS, and many more.
AUDIO ADVICE LIVE 2026 HIGHLIGHTS:
- First US showing of the JBL Summit Series, including the K2
- North American debut of the Arcam Radia A/V receivers
- North American debut of the Klipsch Limited Edition 80th Anniversary Klipschorn
- First-time exhibitor Loewe will showcase their Stellar OLED Smart TV series
- Immersive McLaren Racing Simulator Experience
- Interactive Foresight Golf Simulator Showcase
- Custom Integration Showcase– Multi-brand exhibit highlighting audio, video, and smart home technology
- Exclusive Bowers & Wilkins 800 Series Diamond D5 Showcase
- Epson QL7000 theater paired with a 200″ Stewart Filmscreen, featuring MartinLogan’s Masterpiece CI loudspeakers and Depth subwoofers
- Trinnov/Ascendo Audio theater with a 32″ infrasonic subwoofer and Christie projector
- JL Audio’s new Primacy loudspeaker series
- Sony’s new flagship RGB panels, along with a BRAVIA 9 projector-based theater paired with McIntosh electronics and the debut of Sonus Faber’s new Arena series speakers
- North American debut of the new Focal Diva Alta Utopia loudspeaker
- North American debut of the Sonus Faber Olympica G3 series
Deep Dive Sessions: Seminars and Conversations
Audio Advice Live offers education seminars and insightful conversations in its 2026 Deep Dive Session series: leading authorities in home entertainment will cover a wide range of audio and video-related topics. See the schedule below for all sessions happening in the Centennial Room.
Friday, August 7
- Control the Room: Acoustics, Isolation, and Better Sound
1:00–1:45 pm
Featuring: Jason Ehrlich (Kinetics) - What Makes a Great Speaker? Design, Measurement, and Listening
3:00–3:45 pm
Featuring: Andrew Jones (Mofi) and Erin Hardison (Erin’s Audio Corner)
Saturday, August 8
- Projector Meets Screens: The Key to Better Brightness and HDR
11:00–11:45 am
Featuring: Robert Brennan (Epson) and Robert Alexander (Stewart Filmscreen) - Why Physical Media Still Matters
1:00–1:45 pm
Featuring: Randall Messman (CheapAudioMan) and Harrison Lainhart (Audio Advice) - Setting the Standard: Designing and Calibrating a Reference Home Theater
3:00–3:45 pm
Featuring: Nick Rich (Audio Advice), Dan Jones (JBL Synthesis), and Adam Pelz (CEDIA RP-22 Board)
Sunday, August 9
- The Subwoofer Playbook: Placement, Timing, and Room Correction
11:00–11:45 am
Featuring: Leon Shaw (Audio Advice), Blake Alty (Anthem/Paradigm), and Matt Mergenthal (JL Audio) - Technology in Today’s Projectors: The Biggest Innovations and What’s Next
1:00–1:45 PM
Featuring: Scott Newnam (Audio Advice), Robert Budde (JVC) and Jason Dustal (MadVR)
The weekend wouldn’t be complete without live music. All attendees are invited to the Lincoln Theater on Friday, August 7, at 5:45 pm, for a live concert featuring Sleeping Booty, the ultimate 12-piece band, who will present a high-energy, choreographed performance. Audio Advice’s CEO, Scott Newnam, will kick off the evening with a state-of-the-industry keynote address. Admission to this special event is included with all show tickets.
To buy tickets and learn more, visit Audio Advice Live.
Early-bird ticket pricing through August 6
- 1-day pass: $25
- 3-day pass: $45
- Child/student (21 and under): Free
On-site tickets, August 7–9
- 1-day pass: $30
- 3-day pass: $50
- Child/student (21 and under): Free
Show times
- Friday: 10 am–5 pm
- Saturday: 10 am–5 pm
- Sunday: 10 am–4 pm
