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Which Show to Attend?

I am looking to purchase a new/used set of speakers in the $5000 price range and would like to listen to as much as possible at an upcoming show. I noticed the RMAF is coming up in Oct. and the Home Entertainment Show is in Jan. Is this the same as the CES which also has the same dates and is also in Las Vegas. Which would give me a chance to hear the widest range of speakers?
jig
mrtennis
3,295 posts
 
i have visited the Alexis Park and St. Tropez hotels many times.

it is not that difficult to visit all of the rooms if you bring your own CDs and listen for egregious faults in the sound at each room.
jaybo
4,478 posts
 
the show and ces are a bit of a circus....for the money you're spending, working with a local dealer for an in-home demo is far better.
drrdiamond
671 posts
 
I pretty much agree with Jaybo.

Years ago, I heard what at the show was one of the best speakers. Later, I had the same speakers set up by the local dealer next to an other brand of the same price. The difference was night and day. The "show" speakers lost!

My point is that you can use your experience at a show as a guide, but don't use it as your final decision.

Richard
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don_s
271 posts
 
Ohhh Nooo Richard, say it isn't so. I liked Alexis Park. It was so, so, well--funky. I enjoyed the relaxed, no-casino atmosphere and the sunshine and fresh air between rooms. And it was so convenient to wander between there and T.H.E. Show.

Sure the rooms were not great for audio demos but I have never been in a room that was. Unless, of course, you had worked your magic.
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