Bob Ankosko

Audio enthusiasts and music lovers from around the world will descend upon Audio Expo North America (AXPONA) tomorrow (Friday, April 14) at 10 a.m. to experience the latest audio gear from 500 exhibitors who have set up shop at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center in the Chicago suburb of Schaumburg. We have received a number of press releases in the days leading up to the event. Here’s a preview of some of the gear that will be on display.

Top news plus the latest gear from Sonos, Atlantic Technology, Origin Acoustics, Primare, and Zvox.

Looking back over the first few months of the year, we find a dozen Top Picks worthy of consideration, whether you’re updating a long-cherished sound system or assembling your first hi-fi or surround setup.

British speaker specialist KEF has once again expanded its range of Ci-Reference architectural speakers with two new THX-certified in-wall models, but this time the focus is on its “Extreme Home Theatre” collection and Dominus-level certification.