Audio Advice Live Returns to Raleigh with Dolby Atmos Theaters and High-End AV Demos

(May 13, 2026) Audio Advice Live is returning to Raleigh this August, bringing another large-scale gathering of home audio, home theater, and consumer AV brands to the mid-Atlantic region. Scheduled for August 7 through August 9 at the Sheraton Raleigh Hotel, the event enters its fifth year as an accessible destination for enthusiasts seeking to experience flagship-level systems, emerging technologies, and in-person full-system demonstrations. That includes everything from two-channel listening rooms and vinyl playback setups to immersive Dolby Atmos theaters featuring projection systems, large-format displays, and high-end speaker configurations.

For enthusiasts researching upgrades or planning future theater projects, events like this offer something that online reviews and manufacturer spec sheets can't convey: direct exposure to different system philosophies and performance characteristics in relatively controlled settings. Whether comparing projector technologies or experiencing immersive audio layouts firsthand, the ability to move room-to-room and experience dramatically different system approaches in a single weekend is a rare opportunity, and one that can provide a level of perspective difficult to gain elsewhere. This year’s event will feature more than 60 demonstration rooms and over a dozen Dolby Atmos theater systems. Brands expected to appear include Bowers & Wilkins, KEF, JL Audio, Sony, JVC, Epson, McIntosh, Sonus faber, Marantz, JBL Synthesis, SVS, Klipsch, and Kaleidescape.

Beyond the demonstration spaces themselves, Audio Advice Live will also feature educational Deep Dive Sessions led by industry professionals, along with product showcases and live entertainment throughout the weekend. Friday evening’s schedule includes a live concert at Raleigh’s Lincoln Theater following a keynote presentation from Audio Advice CEO Scott Newnam.

Early Bird ticket pricing remains available through August 6, with single-day passes priced at $25 and three-day passes available for $45. Ticket pricing increases slightly during the event weekend, rising to $30 for single-day admission and $50 for full three-day access. Admission for students and attendees aged 21 and younger remains free.

All ticket options include access to demonstration rooms, educational sessions, panel discussions, and Friday evening’s concert and keynote event. To register or learn more, visit Audio Advice Live.

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Heads Up! If you'd like to save some cash on a 3-day pass to Audio Advice Live, use the checkout code "AALNIRVANA" for $5 off. That brings 3-day pricing to $40!

 

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Also, we have some additional show details to share from AAL's press room:

• See & Hear New Gear: Audio Advice Live features experience rooms full of top-notch speakers, projectors, electronics, headphones, and audio/video gear from the biggest names in the industry including Anthem, Bowers & Wilkins, Focal, JBL Synthesis, JVC, KEF, Klipsch, Marantz, McIntosh, Loewe, Lyngdorf, Samsung, Sonus Faber, Sony, and many more (see full list of brands here).
• Learn from Industry Pros: In addition to the experience rooms, Audio Advice Live features Deep Dive discussions with leading industry experts and content creators covering the latest trends in high-performance audio and video. Throughout the event, attendees will also have the opportunity to meet these experts as they visit demo rooms, answer questions, and share their insights.
  • Control the Room: Acoustics, Isolation, and Better Sound - Friday - 11 am
  • Projector Meets Screen: The Key to Better Brightness and HDR - Friday - 1 pm
  • What Makes a Great Speaker? Design, Measurement, and Listening - Friday - 3 pm
  • Why Physical Media Still Matters - Saturday - 11 am
  • Setting the Standard: Designing and Calibrating a Reference Home Theater - Saturday - 1 pm
  • The Search for Perfect Sound: Audio YouTubers’ Perspectives - Saturday 3 pm
  • The Subwoofer Playbook: Placement, Timing, and Room Correction - Sunday - 11 am
  • Technology in Today’s Projectors: The Biggest Innovations and What’s Next - Sunday - 1 pm
• Opening Night Kickoff & Concert: Join us at Lincoln Theater for a live concert featuring Sleeping Booty, the ultimate twelve-piece band, presenting a high-energy choreographed performance on Friday, August 7, at 5:45pm. Audio Advice’s CEO, Scott Newnam, will kick off the weekend with a special state-of-the-industry keynote address to welcome you for an immersive weekend of fun. Admission to this special event is included with all registrations!

AUDIO ADVICE LIVE 2026 HIGHLIGHTS:

• 10+ Reference-Level Home Theater Experiences
• Immersive McLaren Racing Simulator Experience
• Interactive Golf Simulator Showcase
• CI Flex Space – Creative applications of 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 series
• Sony’s new flagship RGB panels, along with a BRAVIA 9 projector-based theater paired with McIntosh electronics and the debut of new Sonus faber Arena series speakers
• North American debut of the new Focal Diva Alta Utopia
• North American debut of the Sonus Faber Olympica series

Audio Advice Live offers one- and three-day pass options for attendees and is open to the public. 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 August 7 at 5:45pm.

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

Use CODE AALNIRVANA for $5 off a 3-day pass!

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