Why Attend?

Audio Advice Live is the best place to learn about the latest trends in high-performance audio, home theater, 2-channel, turntables, or headphones. Meet with the industry’s top experts, brands, and influencers to hear all the latest and greatest gear live and in person!

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Experience New Gear

Experience music and video like never before. Watch the top A/V brands reveal their latest & greatest innovations in over 50 listening rooms.

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Learn From Industry Pros

Expert advice—live and in-person—from DIY tips to full calibration deep-dives—get exclusive access to industry experts who will share their best practices with you.

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Become An Insider

Be a part of the conversation. Interact with product managers & engineers—go room to room, or have a seat & casually soak it in. A fantastic selection of high-performance gear is demonstrated—from affordable audio-video systems to ultra-expensive high-end equipment.

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Become Inspired

Raleigh, NC is a fast-growing, culturally diverse modern city with a rich music scene. Find inspiration to build the setup of your dreams in our tech-savvy city & enjoy our southern hospitality!

The Evolution of Music Matters

Audio Advice Live is the new & improved version of our most popular & exciting event of the year — Music Matters. With over 650 attendees at our 2019 Music Matters events, we have outgrown our showroom space and are taking it to a new level with a huge 3-day event in Downtown Raleigh. Audio Advice Live will bring together brand leaders in both Audio & Video with a nationwide audience of A/V enthusiasts to see and hear the best products in the industry. Whether you represent high-performance audio, home theater, 2-channel, turntables, or headphones, Audio Advice Live is the only premier high-end audio & video show where people can see (and hear) it all.

Audio Advice will promote your brand's  participation leading up to & during the event via:

  • Our 300,000+ consumer email list 
  • Dedicated Social Media Ads, Videos, & Posts to our 250,000+ collective social media followers including 135,000+ YouTube subscribers, 67,000+ Facebook Followers, and 35,000+ Instagram Followers
    • Weekly Livestreams, video posts, and engaging content promoting participating brands & products
    • Sponsored Ads
  • Cross-promotion with industry influencers including Youthman, Joe N’ Tell, Audioholics, Erin’s Audio Corner, Home Theater Hobbyist, Tommy Jacobs Coffee w/ Closers Podcast, and more leading up to the event
  • Live social media & YouTube coverage from industry influencers including Youthman, Audioholics, Erin’s Audio Corner, Home Theater Hobbyist, Tommy Jacobs Coffee w/ Closers Podcast, and more during the event
  • Written articles & PR in national industry print & online publications including Stereophile, Sound & Vision, CE Pro, Twice.com,and more
  • Banner ads on industry websites & emails including Sound & Vision and Audioholics
  • Coverage in local event calendars and listings
  • Paid media video and display campaigns showcasing event highlights (Audio Advice Sizzle Reel)
  • Numerous live panel sessions including brand representatives covering a variety home theater, home audio, 2-channel, turntable, and innovative topics
  • Sponsorship opportunities for signage, elevator, floor, and door wraps, promotional giveaways
  • Leveraging brand partners with Audio Advice Live promotion in their social media, live streams, and email campaigns

Audio Advice Live will be hosted in Raleigh, NC — a fast-growing, culturally diverse modern city with a rich music scene  — making a full schedule of available events for attendees!

The Premier
Audio & Video Event

Meet with industry experts, brands, and influencers to build lifetime relationships and hear all the latest & greatest gear live and in person! Since every exhibitor has their own space, you will get a clear demonstration of new components, have an opportunity to get to know brands, and network!

Audio Advice Music Matters Attendees