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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