2026 Florida International Audio Expo Feb 20-22

OP:

I've seen show coverage from past European shows and I think you will come back really frustrated with how many great products they have there which won't make it to our shores. 

I wish I could go with you. 

Erik 

Very cool @sleepysurf . Your Vienna trip sounds super exciting... I certainly wish I could go as well. I will openly say I'm extremely jealous of your trip. 

I also want to say that the only reason we are all in this forum is because we have a deep passion for or a growing interest in something audio related. Unfortunately there just isn't a lot of audio shows that come around every year. I'm sure that due to location, finances, or the inability to just get away for a day or two many people who would love to attend a show simply can not. But despite the political atmosphere & certain people's political passion I hope that anyone that has the ability & interest to attend the Tamp show makes it. 

Support our small community. From my experience the people are friendly & willing to talk all things audio. The chance to see & hear audio equipment that otherwise you could only read about is an awesome thing. A lot of time & money is put into this show to entertain us. From a designer or dealers point of view it's also in hopes that we consider one of their products at some point. I have no problem with that. Punishing designers, hard working sellers, or being hateful to all people of Florida because of the White House is ridiculous. No amount of self righteous lecturing will change my point of view. Boycotting an audio show that you would have never considered to attend in the first place is not some huge noble effort. 

I can respect people's passion of politics but this forum isn't the place. If you want to try & lable me to one party because of that comment I'll let you know upfront that I see the evil & dysfunction of both parties. I don't want to see or read any of the hypocritical talking points from either parties side in an audio forum. 

It's an audio show. No affiliation with any political party. No need to feel guilt or any other emotion if going except happiness. Happy & fortunate to be able to get away from your regular routine or struggles & enjoy yourself for a day or two. To find common ground with your neighbor thru audio. It's a beautiful thing..no need to try & make it into something ugly. 

mattw73

Well said and couldn’t agree more. 

When I go to Florida I’m respectful as this isn’t my home but is for them that live there and I would not disrespect them and insult them about their state.

Likewise, when in California I’m respectful as this isn’t my home but is for them that live there and I would not disrespect them and insult them about their state.

The world is watching us I assure you and let’s not embarrass ourselves. 

Audio is a place for common ground and will take work and restraint to make it a place for all.  Who will take the torch from here, with the aging audiophile community, and bring it to the next generation if your sole focus is- if one bleeds red or blue?

"Progress is a nice word. But change is its motivator. And change has its enemies. Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly."

The closest thing to fisticuffs I've ever seen at an audio show was something far more important than politics...it was an argument over turntables.

 mattw73 :  good post.