Whom You Know: #GothamGadgets #Daylight AXPONA 2025 Reports Record Attendance, Exhibitors and More

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

#GothamGadgets #Daylight AXPONA 2025 Reports Record Attendance, Exhibitors and More

10,000+ attendees and 700+ brands from 50+ countries gather to experience AXPONA

AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) welcomed 10,910 attendees to the Schaumburg Convention Center April 11-13, 2025. This was a 5% increase over 2024 and marked its biggest show yet. In addition, Trade Passes grew 20% which means AXPONA continues attracting members of the industry and solidifies AXPONA as the event for the high-end audio industry. AXPONA offered music lovers three jam-packed days of spectacular sound, technology, seminars, live music, the very latest products in the industry and a new Car Audio Showcase.

“AXPONA 2025 was truly our biggest and best show yet,” said Liz Smith, Event Director. “With record-breaking attendance, 200+ incredible listening rooms, and nonstop energy from start to finish, the passion for high-fidelity audio was felt in every corner. We’re so grateful to our exhibitors, attendees, sponsors, and artists for making this weekend unforgettable. The AXPONA community continues to grow, and we can’t wait to see what’s next!”

AXPONA featured a whopping 213 dedicated Listening Rooms (on 12 floors) crafted by the best in the business, including 700 global manufacturers, retailers, distributors, and brands. The bustling Ear Gear Experience was the biggest yet featuring everything for personal audio, from headphones and electronics to accessories and cables. The Expo Hall, which is home to the Record Fair, showcased a vast array of turntables, cables, accessories, racks, stands, tonearms, cartridges, and new and vintage Vinyl.

The NEW Car Audio Showcase offered passionate music lovers the best sounds in car audio. Manufacturers and dealers of high-performance car audio featured demonstrations from leading brands to discover new audio products for purchase and upgrades.

“AXPONA continues to set the standard for high-end audio events, and this year, we welcomed top-tier exhibitors. Their presence showcases the innovation, passion, and growth within the industry, making this a can’t miss experience for audiophiles and music lovers alike, added Smith.

Live Concerts nightly at AXPONA are always a big hit. On Friday night, AXPONA welcomed The Kyle Asche Organ Quartet to a packed and energetic crowd. Saturday night’s concert featured fan- favorite Patricia Barber, who closed out the concert series with over 600 attendees.

AXPONA returns April 10-12, 2026

For more information about the event, please visit www.axpona.com.

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AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) is North America’s largest event for audiophiles, manufacturers of high-end audio equipment, musicians and music lovers. The three-day experience features 200+ high fidelity listening rooms, providing guests the enviable opportunity to experience the newest technology in high-end consumer audio products. Attendees are encouraged to go from room to room and sit, listen and compare the various systems. The Expo Hall and Ear Gear Experience play host to thousands of products and accessories from cables to headphones to LPs and SACDs. The Car Audio Showcase features high-performance car audio from manufacturers and dealers. Beyond the exhibits, AXPONA includes live musical performances and educational seminars with industry experts and demonstrations.

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