Episode Details

The HiFi Five Episode  37:  Southwest Audio Fest 2026 Show Report

Guests:

Chad Crawley -- audiophile hobbyist

Gary Gill -- founder and organizer of the Southwest Audio Fest and Capital Audio Fest

Matt Philpot -- YouTube channel Everyday Audiophile

Keith Rochelli -- audiophile hobbyist

Joey Veloso -- President of the DFW Audiophile Club

Topics:

Was Southwest Audio Fest better than last year—or did it take a step backward?

Which new components were the biggest surprises… and which failed to impress?

Favorite exhibits?

Best affordable systems?

Can you really judge a six-figure audio system by how it sounds in a hotel room?

Do the most expensive systems actually sound the best at an audio show?

What was the biggest piece of industry gossip or insider information we heard at SWAF?