The Audio Advice Live 2023 Experiences Guide
Reading audio reviews are a great way to learn, but are absolutely no substitute for experiencing new products up-close and in-person. That’s why we’re so thrilled with the incredible line-up of demo experiences available at Audio Advice Live 2023. We know you have a multitude of options when you join us in Raleigh. So, we felt it best to put together a guide to ensure you get the most out of your time with us!
NEW FOR 2023: CONCERT & KICKOFF PARTY!
The immersive Audio Advice Live weekend kicks off at Lincoln Theatre at 5:45 pm on Friday night with a live concert featuring Love Tribe, the ultimate high-energy good-time party band playing a wide range of music. Yes, your pass includes this incredible night of fun!
2023 Audio Advice Live Atmos Theater Setups
Monitor Audio Cinergy + Sony GTZ380
Hannover I Ballroom
In our largest theater room, you will have the opportunity to experience a best-in-class theater room featuring some of the highest-performing technology available for a Home Cinema.
- Sony GTZ380
- Monitor Audio Cinergy Speakers
- MadVR, Trinnov Altitude 16 Processor, Kaleidescape
- 170″ Stewart Screen
JVC + GoldenEar
Magnolia I
Experience the ultimate in-home theater with the cutting-edge JVC NZ9 Projector, delivering incredible visuals on a 124″ Stewart Filmscreen. Immerse yourself in room-filling audio from Goldenear Triton Reference speakers, SuperSub-XXL subs, andGoldenear SuperCenter Reference and SuperSat 60’s. Goldenear HTR-8000 speakers for Atmos create an unforgettable three-dimensional experience, paired with the new Goldenear T-66 towers as rear surrounds.
- JVC NZ9 Projector
- GoldenEar Triton Reference (L&R)
- GoldenEar SuperSub-XXL – x2
- GoldenEar SuperCenter Reference
- GoldenEar SuperSat 60’s on stands (side surrounds)
- GoldenEar T-66 either in Red or Black (rear surrounds)
- GoldenEar HTR-8000 (atmos)
- Stewart Filmscreen – 16:9 / 124″
Sony & KEF 7.4.4 Q-Series Home Theater
Hannover III
Sony and KEF are an incredible combo to bring together decades of audio tech knowledge and innovation. Hannover III is set to deliver one heck of an amazing home theater system for you to indulge your senses.
Sony will be showcasing its XW7000ES native 4K laser projector and the flagship AZ7000ES AV Receiver. KEF speakers will be configured in a 7.4.4 monster home theater speaker setup. Three pairs of KEF Q950 floorstanding speakers, the Q650C center channel speaker, four Kef Kube 12b subwoofers, and the Ci200RR-THX Atmos speakers round out the components. Movies will be shown on the Screen Innovations 110″ Solo Pro Slate 1.2 screen using the Kaleidescape Player. Best of all, enjoy the show in comfort with the Audio Advice Revelation seats – on special during Audio Advice Live!
Denon & Definitive Technologies Dymension 9.4.6 Home Theater
Governor’s Ballroom I
We’ll start with the latest offerings from Denon. Teaming up with Definitive Technologies is never a bad idea, especially when it comes to creating a mammoth home theater system demo. Step in with four Dymension DM80 tower speakers, four DM70 tower speakers, the DM30 center channel speaker, a whopping six DM95 on-wall surround speakers, four monster DN15 15” subwoofers, a Denon AVRX-A1H 15.4 Channel, 150 Watt 8K AV Receiver with HEOS® Built-in, and an Epson projector for one of the largest home theater demos in Audio Advice Live history!
9.4.6 Marantz & Bowers & Wilkins Custom Theater Series Home Theater
Governors II Ballroom
Settle for nothing but the best when it comes to custom home theater installation. Bowers & Wilkins will show off what a custom installation looks like in the form of five CT 7.3 custom loudspeakers, four CT 7.4 loudspeakers, four CT SW 15” inch home theater subwoofers for maximum action, along with our CDA-2HD amplifiers and six CCM 7.5 in-ceiling speakers. The Bowers system is powers by the Marantz flagship AV10 Preamp/Processor and the 16 channel 200 watt AMP10. A Sony VPL-XW7000ES laser home theater projector on a 150” Stewart Filmscreen completes the system.
Devialet Phantom Home Theater
Centennial Room
Making its US debut here at Audio Advice Live, the Devialet Phantom Theater lets you maximize the acoustic potential of your space. Boasting several configuration options with Devialet Phantom I and Phantom II speakers, an LG Ultra-Short Throw Projector, and JBL Synth SDP58 Sound Processor, this groundbreaking entertainment experience is perfect for multichannel audio, next-gen gaming, and immersive home theater. Experience it for yourself.
Heco 3.1.2 Home Theater
Experience Room #1521
German hifi since 1949 and still on the cutting edge, Heco represents a long tradition of creativity in design. In business for more than six decades, Heco continues its commitment to developing an uncompromising, high-quality reproduction of music in a home environment.
The Heco 3.1.2 home theater setup includes a Sony 75X90L 4K full array LED television and a Sony 500ES AV receiver to set the mood for the pure sound you’ll experience. Heco Aurora 1000 towers, a 30 center channel speaker, a pair of Aurora 300s, and a 30A subwoofer round out this setup. The Heco Aurora series includes newly-developed components and next-gen technology to offer listeners a robust soundstage in stereo mode for music and as a full-fledged home theater surround sound setup.
Stop by to discover why these highly-regarded speakers are the best available for the money – you might even get an exclusive show discount!
SVS 5.2.2 Home Theater
Experience Suite #1427
Elevate sound every way you listen. SVS is filling two rooms at Audio Advice Live with best-in-class home theater setups. The first will feature a 5.2.2 home theater surround sound system, including Prime Pinnacle Tower Speakers, Ultra Center, Prime Bookshelf speakers, and Prime Elevation for Dolby Atmos height effects. Dual SB-3000 subwoofers will anchor the low end with deep, effortless bass.
The second room will spotlight two-channel listening for the audiophile and music lover crowd with SVS Prime Wireless Pro Powered Speakers and the Prime Wireless Pro SoundBase streaming integrated amplifier. The brand will also have its first architectural audio product, the new 3000 In-Wall Subwoofer, on display in the two-channel room.
Stop by and register to win a pair of SVS Prime Wireless Pro Powered Speakers, valued at $899.99. To be eligible, attendees just need to visit the demos, scan the QR code posted in the rooms, and enter an email address. The winner will be chosen at random and notified via email on Monday, August 7.
2023 Featured Audio Advice Live Experiences
US Debut: Monitor Audio Hyphn Loudspeakers
Hannover I
Experience the Monitor Audio Hyphn Loudspeakers first at Audio Advice Live – the first public debut in the country. When Monitor Audio set out to design the Hyphn loudspeaker, they had the advantage of being a private company with no constraints put on the engineers. This free reign led to a speaker that is one of most unique loudspeakers you will ever see or hear. The team took their decades of science-backed engineering knowledge on how our ears hear sound to develop a speaker that only a company that allowed this creative freedom could produce.
US Debut: Bowers & Wilkins 800 Signature Series
Experience Room #1517
The next generation of Bowers & Wilkins will make its US debut here at Audio Advice Live. Room 1517 is where you’ll find a demo of the all-new 800 Signature Series. The new 800 Series Signature are the very best loudspeakers that Bowers & Wilkins has ever made. Audio Advice Live marks the first time consumers can hear the new 801 D4 Signature since the Signature Series was announced on June 28th. The 801D4 floorstanding speakers and 805D4 bookshelf speakers will be playing your favorite tunes while connected to a Classé Delta preamplifier and Classé Delta mono amplifier. Get a first-hand listen of these amazing new speakers!
US Debut: DALI Epikore 11 Loudspeakers
Experience Room #1430
DALI debut’s their new EPIKORE 11 Loudspeakers, celebrating 40 years of loudspeaker research and development. The natural evolution of the acclaimed DALI EPICON series — inheriting several new technologies from the DALI KORE flagship speaker — the EPIKORE 11 combines ultimate audio realism with luxurious craftsmanship to create a truly exceptional musical experience.
Denon PerL and PerL Pro Headphones
These new headphones automatically figure out the optimal sound for each individual to cater to your unique ears. Denon soft launched these earbuds about a month ago. The first batch sold out within days; and we’re thrilled the Denon team was able to rush in a batch just for Audio Advice Live. You can hear them here and purchase them too! These aren’t available anywhere else right now and it’s going to be another month before you see any more of them.
KEF x Epson 3-Screen Gaming Rig
Gaining an advantage in the gaming space can come in the form of some amazing, next-level tech to avoid lag while amplifying what you hear and see. For this mind-blowing three X 120” rig, KEF LS60 powered stereo speakers are paired with the powerful KC62 Titanium subwoofer. Three Epson LS800 short throw projectors will have various gaming options on a Stewart cinema-quality screen, all brought together by SnapOne cables.
Static Bowers & Wilkins Nautilus in Formula 1 Blue
Main Hotel Lobby
Few speakers compare to the power and appearance of the Bowers & Wilkins Nautilus loudspeakers. Be sure to stop and get an earful (see what we did there) in the Lobby. Decades of passion, curiosity, and expert craftsmanship go into making the Nautilus loudspeakers. Each one is handmade, sprayed, polished, and tuned by specialists at the B&W factory in Worthing, United Kingdom.
Coastal Source Outdoor Demo
City Plaza
The Coastal Source Demo Van will be making a pit stop at Audio Advice Live to show off their latest and greatest outdoor audio and lighting options! Coastal Source is the industry leader in high-performance outdoor audio and lighting products with over 60 years of field-tested experience. We want you to have up-close access to our complete line of highly-durable, weatherproof products and give you the chance to experience them for yourself. Coastal Source will be showcasing our newest hardscape outdoor speakers, including the Razor 220 and Razor 310 on-wall high-performance speakers.
Maserati Grecale with Sonus Faber Sound System
City Plaza
Inside the stylish Maserati Grecale, drivers are able to take advantage of a bespoke listening environment made possible by the immersive sound systems developed by Sonus Faber. This collaborative partnership between Maserati and Sonus Faber has resulted in world-class functionality and passionate Italian design elements inside the Grecale.
MartinLogan Neoliths
Pin Oak
The MartinLogan Neolith has been a staple at our listening events and this year is no exception, but with a twist! MartinLogan is bringing a pair of their flagship BalancedForce 212 subwoofers to push this system over the top. The incredible output and speed of these subwoofers paired with Neolith’s incredible resolution and massive soundstage are sure to make for an unforgettable experience.
KEF Blades
Level 3 Lobby
True American audio is matched with bespoke premium speakers. The Acurus Aragon Tungsten Pre-amp and Iridium Mono-Block power amplifier are both world-class. Give them a listen with the KEF Blade loudspeakers and have your mind blown by the imagery from the Epson LS800 short throw projector onto the Stewart 120” ALR screen. Do more than hear the music or see the movie – feel every beat and drop right into the center of the action.
McIntosh Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Audio demos go beyond the four walls of a room. McIntosh is proud to showcase speaker configurations at Audio Advice Live in the Jeep Grand Wagoneer.
McIntosh has been a force in the car audio space since the 90s, starting with designing amps for the highly competitive automotive aftermarket. In the fall of 2020, McIntosh unveiled its first luxury car audio system in nearly 20 years with the Reference system as part of the Jeep Grand Wagoneer. It is now available in the Overland, Summit, and Summit Reserve Packages.
Sony & KEF Gaming System
Level 3 Lobby
Sony’s next-gen gaming will be on display in the lobby. The Playstation 5 will be connected to a 98” Bravia X90 TV and 5000ES laser home theater projector. KEF R7 Titanium special edition floorstanding speakers and two KC62 subwoofers. Be sure to take a seat in our Audio Advice Revolution premium home theater seats while you own your opponents.