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Friday, December 19, 2025

#GothamGadgets #NewYorkNotes #UpcomingDaylight #ChicagoPeachy HEAR WHAT’S NEXT IN HIFI AUDIO AS AXPONA RETURNS APRIL 10-12, 2026 FEATURING A NEW PAVILION

Audiophiles and Music Lovers will experience a NEW ALTI Pavillion, 500+ Exhibitors, Live Musical Performances, Educational Seminars and Fan Favorite Hi-Fi Car Audio Showcase


AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) will return April 10-12 to the Schaumburg Convention Center for its 17th edition taking attendees you on a true journey in sound unlike any other. This audio extravaganza attracts 11,000+ audiophiles, music lovers and manufacturers to experience 220+ Listening Rooms, an Expo Hall featuring the ever-popular Record Fair, the best in personal audio with a dedicated Ear Gear Experience, a robust Seminar schedule, nightly Concerts, Hi-Fi Car Audio Showcase and a NEW ALTI Pavillion.

AXPONA and the ALTI Association (Audio & Loudspeaker Technologies International) will unveil a groundbreaking hybrid industry event — the ALTI Pavilion at AXPONA 2026. The dedicated B2B environment within the Expo Hall will give the audio and loudspeaker technologies industry and the HiFi manufacturers, innovators and consultants a space to connect, collaborate, and explore new business opportunities.

IASCA and AXPONA are excited to bring back the Hi-Fi Car Audio Showcase. Passionate music lovers can once again experience the best sounds in car audio. Manufacturers and dealers of high-performance car audio will offer demonstrations from leading brands to discover new audio products for purchase and upgrades.

Schaumburg Convention Center

1551 N. Thoreau Drive

Schaumburg, IL 60173

Friday, April 10, 10am-6pm

Saturday, April 11, 10am-6pm

Sunday, April 12, 10am-4pm

TICKETS:

1 Day - $32 online, $40 onsite

Multi-Day - $60 online, $75 onsite

Gen Z Pass - $15 online, $20 onsite

For more information on ticketing and ticketing options, please visit www.axpona.com/register


ABOUT
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 220+ 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 Hi-Fi Car Audio Showcase brings together the best in high-fidelity car audio systems, featuring a thrilling Sound Quality (SQ) competition. Beyond the exhibits, AXPONA includes live musical performances and educational seminars with industry experts and demonstrations.

For more information including updates on AXPONA’s exhibitors and schedule, visit axpona.com call 203-307-2691.

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