A admin Audioholics Robot Staff member Apr 16, 2004 172 0 0 Oct 31, 2012 #1 Every year there are a number of different trade shows for manufacturers to show off their products, but most of the time these events are impersonal and rushed. With the Audioholics GTG, we wanted to create an event that allowed Audioholics staff, vendors, and attendees a more intimate environment that encouraged quality interaction. We created a friendly, no-pressure atmosphere for everyone to listen, talk, and maybe even buy. This goal was part of our larger mission of being able to give something back to the AV community. That's why we didn't charge any registration fees, served a home cooked meal, and held it at a small venue. We also had a private party the night before the event for staff and vendors. And I mean party, including a DJ, dance floor, bellydancer, and full coarse meal, to set a relaxed and friendly pace. Overall, the event was a huge success. Attendance was well above expectations and we had a great time meeting and talking with everyone. We are excited to expand the event for the Audioholics 2013 Annual Get Together at a destination Florida beach location. Discuss "Audioholics 2012 GTG Show Report" here. Read the article. Reactions: coilman, zieglj01, Nuance AH and 1 other person
Every year there are a number of different trade shows for manufacturers to show off their products, but most of the time these events are impersonal and rushed. With the Audioholics GTG, we wanted to create an event that allowed Audioholics staff, vendors, and attendees a more intimate environment that encouraged quality interaction. We created a friendly, no-pressure atmosphere for everyone to listen, talk, and maybe even buy. This goal was part of our larger mission of being able to give something back to the AV community. That's why we didn't charge any registration fees, served a home cooked meal, and held it at a small venue. We also had a private party the night before the event for staff and vendors. And I mean party, including a DJ, dance floor, bellydancer, and full coarse meal, to set a relaxed and friendly pace. Overall, the event was a huge success. Attendance was well above expectations and we had a great time meeting and talking with everyone. We are excited to expand the event for the Audioholics 2013 Annual Get Together at a destination Florida beach location. Discuss "Audioholics 2012 GTG Show Report" here. Read the article.
N Nuance AH Audioholic General Aug 29, 2008 1,085 0 0 Wisconsin Oct 31, 2012 #2 Thanks for the show report - a great read. One correction, though: Salk didn't bring the HT2-TL's: they were the Super-Charged SongTower's, which use a smaller version of the W18 woofer in the HT2-TL's (the Seas Excel W15). Reactions: gene
Thanks for the show report - a great read. One correction, though: Salk didn't bring the HT2-TL's: they were the Super-Charged SongTower's, which use a smaller version of the W18 woofer in the HT2-TL's (the Seas Excel W15).
H Hugh-Melody Audioholic Aug 28, 2009 142 0 0 California Oct 31, 2012 #3 Yes, bigger is better BUT please try not to make it too big then it might become unmanageable.
gene Audioholics Master Chief Administrator Jul 1, 2002 10,225 0 120 52 Florida www.audioholics.com Oct 31, 2012 #4 Hugh-Melody said: Yes, bigger is better BUT please try not to make it too big then it might become unmanageable. Click to expand... Agreed. I don't want to lose that intimate feeling the show had. Next year our goal is to have between 8-10 demo rooms and double the attendance across 2 days. Reactions: Hugh-Melody
Hugh-Melody said: Yes, bigger is better BUT please try not to make it too big then it might become unmanageable. Click to expand... Agreed. I don't want to lose that intimate feeling the show had. Next year our goal is to have between 8-10 demo rooms and double the attendance across 2 days.
adk highlander Sith Lord Nov 13, 2006 4,310 0 113 Whiteface Oct 31, 2012 #5 gene said: Agreed. I don't want to lose that intimate feeling the show had. Next year our goal is to have between 8-10 demo rooms and double the attendance across 2 days and have it in New York. Click to expand... I added a bit extra for you.
gene said: Agreed. I don't want to lose that intimate feeling the show had. Next year our goal is to have between 8-10 demo rooms and double the attendance across 2 days and have it in New York. Click to expand... I added a bit extra for you.
Marshall_Guthrie Audioholics Videographer Extraordinaire Oct 5, 2007 397 0 43 Willamette Valley, OR Oct 31, 2012 #6 This can't possibly be an audio show. Where are the $5,000 tone arms? Active speaker cables with sealed network boxes? And, I don't see any gold plated resonators or platinum filled wave de-mystifiers. Good job bringing quality gear for many different budgets and not letting any voodoo through the door. Reactions: Cliff_is and gene
This can't possibly be an audio show. Where are the $5,000 tone arms? Active speaker cables with sealed network boxes? And, I don't see any gold plated resonators or platinum filled wave de-mystifiers. Good job bringing quality gear for many different budgets and not letting any voodoo through the door.
C corey Senior Audioholic Jan 31, 2005 592 0 28 Oregon Nov 1, 2012 #7 I'd REALLY like to go to one of these. Just please have one within 2,000 miles of me.
engtaz Full Audioholic Jun 5, 2008 340 0 28 Tampa,FL Nov 1, 2012 #8 Those who did not go missed a great opportunity to meet your fellow forum members. Also missed some nice equipment. Reactions: Matt34
Those who did not go missed a great opportunity to meet your fellow forum members. Also missed some nice equipment.
BoredSysAdmin Audioholic Slumlord Aug 21, 2007 15,616 0 113 New Joisey Nov 1, 2012 #9 eugovector said: This can't possibly be an audio show. Where are the $5,000 tone arms? Active speaker cables with sealed network boxes? And, I don't see any gold plated resonators or platinum filled wave de-mystifiers. Good job bringing quality gear for many different budgets and not letting any voodoo through the door. Click to expand... I did see several pieces of equipment with tubes, some fancy interconnects, Speaker and POWER Cables - Close enough
eugovector said: This can't possibly be an audio show. Where are the $5,000 tone arms? Active speaker cables with sealed network boxes? And, I don't see any gold plated resonators or platinum filled wave de-mystifiers. Good job bringing quality gear for many different budgets and not letting any voodoo through the door. Click to expand... I did see several pieces of equipment with tubes, some fancy interconnects, Speaker and POWER Cables - Close enough
Marshall_Guthrie Audioholics Videographer Extraordinaire Oct 5, 2007 397 0 43 Willamette Valley, OR Nov 1, 2012 #10 BoredSysAdmin said: I did see several pieces of equipment with tubes, some fancy interconnects, Speaker and POWER Cables - Close enough Click to expand... Yes, I noticed the tubes too, but at least tubes do something.
BoredSysAdmin said: I did see several pieces of equipment with tubes, some fancy interconnects, Speaker and POWER Cables - Close enough Click to expand... Yes, I noticed the tubes too, but at least tubes do something.
J Joe@Definitive Manufacturer Dec 10, 2012 22 0 0 Baltimore, MD (Chicago native) Dec 10, 2012 #11 Your audioholics show Hey Gene, that's a really good show wrap-up report. I hope we can participate in some way next year. Best, Joe Reactions: gene
Your audioholics show Hey Gene, that's a really good show wrap-up report. I hope we can participate in some way next year. Best, Joe
gene Audioholics Master Chief Administrator Jul 1, 2002 10,225 0 120 52 Florida www.audioholics.com Dec 10, 2012 #12 Joe@Definitive said: Hey Gene, that's a really good show wrap-up report. I hope we can participate in some way next year. Best, Joe Click to expand... Thanks Joe, we certainly hope Definitive will be a part of our show next year as well.
Joe@Definitive said: Hey Gene, that's a really good show wrap-up report. I hope we can participate in some way next year. Best, Joe Click to expand... Thanks Joe, we certainly hope Definitive will be a part of our show next year as well.
KEW Audioholic Overlord Jul 12, 2009 11,572 0 113 Jowjah Dec 10, 2012 #13 Any comment on why Aperion was traveling so light?
psbfan9 Audioholic Samurai Dec 29, 2010 2,790 0 113 Jul 11, 2013 #14 Just spoke to Doug at Legacy Audio. He said that the Audioholics 2013 GTG Show has been cancelled. Is this true? He also said Legacy would have loved to have done the show because of the respect they have for the people at Audioholics.
Just spoke to Doug at Legacy Audio. He said that the Audioholics 2013 GTG Show has been cancelled. Is this true? He also said Legacy would have loved to have done the show because of the respect they have for the people at Audioholics.
gene Audioholics Master Chief Administrator Jul 1, 2002 10,225 0 120 52 Florida www.audioholics.com Jul 11, 2013 #15 psbfan9 said: Just spoke to Doug at Legacy Audio. He said that the Audioholics 2013 GTG Show has been cancelled. Is this true? He also said Legacy would have loved to have done the show because of the respect they have for the people at Audioholics. Click to expand... The show we had planned for this year was at a very upscale location and many of the sponsors weren't ready to commit in time making it a financially risky proposition for us so we decided to cancel for this year. We will be doing another show next year at a more economical place and look forward towards Legacy's participation.
psbfan9 said: Just spoke to Doug at Legacy Audio. He said that the Audioholics 2013 GTG Show has been cancelled. Is this true? He also said Legacy would have loved to have done the show because of the respect they have for the people at Audioholics. Click to expand... The show we had planned for this year was at a very upscale location and many of the sponsors weren't ready to commit in time making it a financially risky proposition for us so we decided to cancel for this year. We will be doing another show next year at a more economical place and look forward towards Legacy's participation.
Adam Audioholic Jedi Jul 5, 2006 32,066 0 113 Tucson, Arizona Jul 11, 2013 #16 Gene, you could just give tours of your house. Heck, I might even fly out if I could listen to your system.
Gene, you could just give tours of your house. Heck, I might even fly out if I could listen to your system.
slipperybidness Audioholic Warlord Jul 24, 2011 7,946 0 113 Jul 11, 2013 #17 Adam said: Gene, you could just give tours of your house. Heck, I might even fly out if I could listen to your system. Click to expand... Party at Gene's
Adam said: Gene, you could just give tours of your house. Heck, I might even fly out if I could listen to your system. Click to expand... Party at Gene's
gene Audioholics Master Chief Administrator Jul 1, 2002 10,225 0 120 52 Florida www.audioholics.com Jul 11, 2013 #18 Adam said: Gene, you could just give tours of your house. Heck, I might even fly out if I could listen to your system. Click to expand... Not sure the wife would approve but I can handle an occasional visitor if they bring some good booze Reactions: psbfan9 and Adam
Adam said: Gene, you could just give tours of your house. Heck, I might even fly out if I could listen to your system. Click to expand... Not sure the wife would approve but I can handle an occasional visitor if they bring some good booze
psbfan9 Audioholic Samurai Dec 29, 2010 2,790 0 113 Jul 12, 2013 #19 gene said: The show we had planned for this year was at a very upscale location and many of the sponsors weren't ready to commit in time making it a financially risky proposition for us so we decided to cancel for this year. We will be doing another show next year at a more economical place and look forward towards Legacy's participation. Click to expand... Gives me more time to plan for next year. I will definitely bring you some good booze. Bell's Beer :: Brands :: Oberon Ale
gene said: The show we had planned for this year was at a very upscale location and many of the sponsors weren't ready to commit in time making it a financially risky proposition for us so we decided to cancel for this year. We will be doing another show next year at a more economical place and look forward towards Legacy's participation. Click to expand... Gives me more time to plan for next year. I will definitely bring you some good booze. Bell's Beer :: Brands :: Oberon Ale
