(February 14, 2025) The Florida International Audio Expo (FIAE) returns to Tampa from February 21-23, 2025, promising an expanded experience for audiophiles and industry professionals alike. Held at the Sheraton Tampa Brandon Hotel, this year’s event spans four floors of exhibits, featuring high-end audio systems, product debuts, educational seminars, and an all-new car audio showcase. With an extensive list of exhibitors, FIAE 2025 continues to grow as a must-attend event for those passionate about high-performance audio.
One of the show’s highlights is the debut of several high-profile products, including the Clarisys Atrium loudspeaker (US debut), Ø Audio’s Icon loudspeaker (world debut), Oneiros Audio’s Oneiros loudspeaker (world debut), the Living Voice R80 (world debut), Tripoint Emperor’s signal instrument filter (world debut), and the highly anticipated Volti Audio Vittora loudspeaker (world debut). The New Vittora represents a complete redesign of Volti’s flagship horn-loaded speaker, promising enhanced refinement, wider bandwidth, and improved imaging.
Once again, Qobuz is returning as the official streaming partner for the event, providing access to a massive catalog of Hi-Res audio tracks.
In addition to home audio innovations, FIAE 2025 introduces a dedicated car audio showcase hosted in partnership with IASCA Worldwide, Florida Sound Quality, and SQOLOGY. The invitational sound-quality competition will feature over 30 of the top competition vehicles from across the U.S., giving attendees a chance to experience the best in high-fidelity mobile audio. The outdoor car audio event is free to attend, while tickets are required for the main indoor exhibition.
A robust lineup of seminars is scheduled throughout the weekend, covering topics such as optimizing vinyl playback, in-car audio system mastering, speaker placement techniques, and advancements in immersive home audio design. Presenters include industry veterans like Michael Fremer, Charles Kirmuss, and Matthew Poes, offering insights and expertise to both newcomers and seasoned audiophiles.
Admission for FIAE 2025 is priced at $25 for a single-day pass and $35 for full weekend access. Students, children, and spouses receive complimentary admission. The Sheraton Tampa Brandon Hotel also offers a complimentary shuttle service to nearby locations, including the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino.
Show hours are as follows:
- Friday, February 21: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Saturday, February 22: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Sunday, February 23: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Additional Details:
Address:
Sheraton Tampa Brandon Hotel
10221 Princess Palm Ave
Tampa, FL 33610
Seminars - Friday
1 p.m. Mastering Your In-Car Audio System: Exploring Sound Quality and the Competition Judging Process
Presenters: Travis Chin, president, IASCA; Harry Kimura, senior judge, IASCA
2 p.m. Discoveries, Myths, and Misdirection in Vinyl Playback
Presenter: J.R. Boisclair, owner, WAM Engineering
3 p.m. Beyond ABX: The Quest for Superior Listening Tests
Presenter: David Salz, president and cable designer, Wireworld
4 p.m. Getting the Most Out of Your Stereo System: Tips and Strategies for Optimal Speaker Placement and Lower Noise
Presenter: Lee Scoggins, reviewer, Positive Feedback
Seminars - Saturday
12 p.m. Limiting Factors of Modern True-to-Life Audio Reproduction
Presenter: Jonas Räntilä, CEO, Perfect8 Technologies
1 p.m. Why Your Tangential Tracker Isn’t, and Other Things You Should Know
Presenters: Michael Fremer, editor, Tracking Angle, and editor at large, The Absolute Sound; J.R.
Boisclair, owner, WAM Engineering
2 p.m. Optimizing your Analog System
Presenter: Charles Kirmuss, founder, KirmussAudio
3 p.m. Engineered Acoustics: The Best Value in Hi-Fi
Presenter: Norman Varney, owner, AV RoomService, Ltd.
4 p.m. From Concept to Concert: Designing Immersive Audio Spaces for the Home
Presenter: Matthew Poes, home-theater designer, acoustician, and senior technical reviewer at Audioholics
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