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For the first time in five years, New York City will play host to the largest hi-fi and home theater show in the US. Home Entertainment 2001 promises to be the largest and most comprehensive such event to date when it takes place this spring at the Hilton New York & Towers Hotel on May 11-13, 2001.

Co-sponsored by Stereophile, Home Theater, and Stereophile Guide to Home Theater magazines, Home Entertainment 2001 is expected to draw an audience of more than 10,000 audio and home-theater enthusiasts. It is the ultimate showcase of the latest in consumer electronics products and the ideal venue for listening to and learning about the latest in technology.

Home Entertainment 2001 will offer something for everyone, with educational seminars, live musical performances by jazz, contemporary, and classical artists, and one-on-one discussions with industry professionals—all culminating in a grand concert on Saturday evening by a major Sony Music recording artist, sponsored by Sony Electronics.

Hilton New York & Towers
1335 Avenue of the Americas
New York City, NY

May 11 noon - 8:00pm
May 12 10:00am - 8:00pm
May 13 10:00am - 6:00pm

Tickets: $35.00 for weekend pass, $25.00 for one-day pass

A $4.00 discount will be given to each order made in advance by ordering online at: www.homeentertainment-expo.com or by calling 800-830-EXPO, ext. 105.

As of this date, exhibit space has been sold to companies representing more than 90 brands—and the list is continuing to grow. Visitors can expect to see and audition over 10 million dollars’ worth of the latest in home entertainment equipment from such companies as Krell, MartinLogan, McIntosh, SharpVision, and more. It’s a home entertainment paradise and an opportunity for consumers to bring their favorite CDs to hear how they sound on the finest equipment in the world. Industry gurus will be available to answer questions and give advice on how to build a home theater, what technologies to look for, and what components to buy.

The latest in HDTV, DVD-Audio, DTS, SACD, and THX will be on display in several booths at the show. Consumers can learn first-hand how to decipher these terms and what they mean.

Seminar topics, musical guests, and concerts are just a few surprises yet to be announced—stay tuned for more information over the next few weeks. We hope you plan to join us.

Note to journalists: Special trade hours will be held for members of the press and retailers on opening day, Friday, May 11, from 9:00am to noon. The show will open to the public at noon and close at 8:00pm. Members of the press can pre-register now to attend free of charge by contacting Nicoll Public Relations at 781-762-9300 and obtaining a registration form. You will be placed on our mailing list to receive all further information about the show.

For more information please contact Nicoll Public Relations at 781-762-9300 or visit the show’s official web site at www.homeentertainment-expo.com.