IMO, the show to attend is RMAF. CES and the Stereophile show primarily cater to manufacturers and distributors. Setting aside the cost and stone cold quality of CES - and the ridiculous cost for any out-of-town attendees to the Stereophile show in NYC (not to mention the cost to exhibitors) - RMAF is geared to the enthusiast/consumer. I suspect we'll continue to see RMAF grow although CES will continue to survive in LV. FWIW, I've attended several CES', more than a half dozen NABs and a like amount of COMDEX' in LV. I can't stand the place but it can handle a ton of exhibitors and attendees. Unless you're into horrible traffic, brash neon lights, questionable architecture, gambling and cigarette smoke, LV is no place to park a show...makes Denver all that more attractive.
Audio Shows - CES and what else?
I know there is the CES, hosted in Jan in Las Vegas. I have never been to CES but would like to know where other popular Audio shows are hosted & if the month / place is same every year. The only AV event that I had been to was when I was in Detroit - The Audio Karma event. It wasn't even worth the free pizza they gave.
I know there is one in Denver/Colorado and one in NY but don't know any other details. Thanks in advance.
I know there is one in Denver/Colorado and one in NY but don't know any other details. Thanks in advance.