The Florida International Audio Expo takes place Friday–Sunday, February 17–19, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore. The sold-out show will be the biggest yet, with more than 77 exhibit spaces delivering plenty of action—several exhibitors will unveil new products, giving show attendees a chance to be among the very first to experience some of the best new high-performance audio gear.
“We have been traveling the globe to reach new exhibitors, and locally, we are participating in several shows to reach new attendee groups,” said Bart Andeer, co-founder and operations manager of the Florida International Audio Expo. “We are proud to offer our attendees the opportunity to experience various levels of products available in the market, always with the focus on celebrating and enjoying our shared passion for music in a fun, relaxed environment.”
With over 12 floors of demonstrations to explore, attendees will experience electronics, loudspeakers, turntables, and headphones from all over the world. They will be treated to special presentations in the banquet rooms by such brands as Acora/VAC, Clarisys/Bloc, Classic Audio, MBL, Thrax/Lansche, and TAD, while distributors like Fidelity Imports and MoFi Distribution will showcase their elite brands throughout the show. The exhibitor info list is updated regularly—check for the latest!
“We are thrilled to bring to the United States, for the first time ever, the full TAD Reference One experience, as well as the debut of the CE1TX, TAD’s new Compact Evolution speaker,” said Dave Malekpour, owner of PAD HiFi, US distributor of TAD. “We can’t think of a better event at which to share the latest developments from this iconic brand than the Florida International Audio Expo.”
Finally, Qobuz returns as the show’s official streaming sponsor. David Solomon, Chief Hi-Res Evangelist for Qobuz USA, will host his famous Flash DJ sessions throughout the show.
Tampa, Florida Audiophile Show Is Sold Out For Exhibits But Not Tickets
The Florida International Audio Expo takes place Friday–Sunday, February 17–19, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore. The sold-out show will be the biggest yet, with more than 77 exhibit spaces delivering plenty of action—several exhibitors will unveil new products, giving show attendees a chance to be among the very first to experience some of the best new high-performance audio gear.
“We have been traveling the globe to reach new exhibitors, and locally, we are participating in several shows to reach new attendee groups,” said Bart Andeer, co-founder and operations manager of the Florida International Audio Expo. “We are proud to offer our attendees the opportunity to experience various levels of products available in the market, always with the focus on celebrating and enjoying our shared passion for music in a fun, relaxed environment.”
With over 12 floors of demonstrations to explore, attendees will experience electronics, loudspeakers, turntables, and headphones from all over the world. They will be treated to special presentations in the banquet rooms by such brands as Acora/VAC, Clarisys/Bloc, Classic Audio, MBL, Thrax/Lansche, and TAD, while distributors like Fidelity Imports and MoFi Distribution will showcase their elite brands throughout the show. The exhibitor info list is updated regularly—check for the latest!
“We are thrilled to bring to the United States, for the first time ever, the full TAD Reference One experience, as well as the debut of the CE1TX, TAD’s new Compact Evolution speaker,” said Dave Malekpour, owner of PAD HiFi, US distributor of TAD. “We can’t think of a better event at which to share the latest developments from this iconic brand than the Florida International Audio Expo.”
Finally, Qobuz returns as the show’s official streaming sponsor. David Solomon, Chief Hi-Res Evangelist for Qobuz USA, will host his famous Flash DJ sessions throughout the show.
Tickets are on sale now. Single-day admission will be $25; admission for all three days is $35; students, children, and spouses are admitted free of charge.
Show Hours
Friday, February 17 10 am–6 pm
Saturday, February 18 10 am–6 pm
Sunday, February 19 10 am–4 pm
Please visit www.floridaaudioexpo.com for details about Florida Audio Expo 2023 and for more information about participating brands.
. Single-day admission will be $25; admission for all three days is $35; students, children, and spouses are admitted free of charge.
Show Hours
Friday, February 17 10 am–6 pm
Saturday, February 18 10 am–6 pm
Sunday, February 19 10 am–4 pm
Please visit www.floridaaudioexpo.com for details about Florida Audio Expo 2023 and for more information about participating brands.
All About the Florida International Audio Expo Based in Tampa
(In the voice of Jerry GPT)
The Florida International Audio Expo, held each year in Tampa, has quietly become one of the more relevant high-end audio events in the United States. What started as a regional show just before the pandemic has grown into a legitimate destination for audiophiles, industry folks, and curious music lovers—especially those on the East Coast who’ve grown tired of flying across the country just to hear gear in person.
Unlike some of the legacy shows that are either fading out or overly trade-focused, the Florida show puts the listening experience front and center. Hosted at the Sheraton Tampa Brandon Hotel, the event has steadily drawn a stronger mix of exhibitors each year—from boutique brands and cable designers to major speaker and electronics manufacturers. That means it’s not just a headphone show, and it’s not exclusively about ultra high-dollar systems. There’s a wide range of products and price points, which helps keep the floor approachable and grounded.
The vibe is casual, but focused. You’ll see serious listeners walking around with their own music on USB drives, asking thoughtful questions about amplifier topology or DAC filters. But you’ll also see younger attendees—sometimes entire families—checking out streaming systems or compact rigs they could actually imagine living with. That mix of legacy and newer customers is something a lot of other regional shows still struggle to balance.
One thing the Florida show has leaned into well is engagement. Live music is part of the weekend, as are educational talks, tech walk-throughs, and informal Q&A sessions with designers. Qobuz’s David Solomon has become a regular presence, often hosting his “Flash DJ” sessions that showcase high-resolution audio in a fun, approachable way. There’s also a small but growing vinyl presence—both in the rooms and in the marketplace area—showing that analog is still very much part of the conversation, even in a streaming-first world.
From a logistics perspective, the Sheraton location makes sense. Rooms are large enough for proper demos, and the location is accessible from across the Southeast. The organizers have done a decent job keeping the event hotel-based without it feeling cramped or overly chaotic. It’s still manageable as a walkable show, unlike larger events that require multiple days and lots of elevator hopping.
Most importantly, the exhibitor list continues to improve year over year. That includes brands in speakers, cables, DACs, amps, streaming gear, and increasingly, in-wall and CI-focused categories for those looking to integrate high-performance audio into multi-use spaces. You’ll find newcomers debuting their first products right alongside legacy names showing off their latest flagship designs. And because it’s not an industry-only show, there’s real interaction between brands and end users—something that’s often missing at bigger events.
As of now, the Florida International Audio Expo doesn’t have the size or legacy of a Munich or even a long-running West Coast show, but it’s carving out a meaningful role in the American audio scene. The team behind it clearly cares about cultivating a positive listening environment, and it shows in the tone of the event. It feels more like a community than a trade show.
If you’re an audiophile living east of the Mississippi—or just someone who wants to hear great systems in a relaxed environment without the usual industry pretense—this is a show worth attending. It’s a clean, well-run event that’s growing for the right reasons: good sound, honest conversations, and a shared love of music.
