Audiophile Directory Aims To Be The ‘Zillow’ Of The HiFi Industry

Launching in March of 2025, Audiophile Directory (AD) is a new website and search engine aiming to be a centralized resource for HiFi shoppers. Essentially, Audiophile Directory aspires to be for the audio customer what Zillow has become for house-hunters. According to a recent press release, AD will offer “expertly curated information for audiophiles that Google just can’t match.” I learned about AD because of its newly-formed partnership with T.H.E. Enterprises, the owner of America’s longest-running HiFi show (T.H.E. Show). Our friend Emiko Carlin, CEO and owner of T.H.E. Enterprises, is surely one of the hardest-working people in audio, and is constantly looking for new ways to improve the experience for attendees of T.H.E. Show. To that end, T.H.E. Enterprises has announced a collaborative partnership with Audiophile Directory to “make it easier for attendees to discover brands, dealers, and products.” According to T.H.E. Enterprises, the partnership encompasses custom advertising, new ways of searching for audio, live events both online and in person, new exhibits that are AD-focused at T.H.E. Shows, and more.

The team behind Audiophile Directory describes AD as “the definitive search engine for everything audio,” with the goal of connecting music lovers with HiFi brands, dealers, and industry experts. The project was founded by a group of passionate engineers, designers, and audio enthusiasts seeking a way to make high-performance sound more accessible to everyone. Newcomers and seasoned audiophiles alike will reportedly benefit from AD’s platform, which is said to simplify the discovery of top-tier audio gear through “in-depth brand insights, retailer connections, and expert content.” According to AD, the mission of the directory is “to serve the audio community by creating a platform that empowers its growth and success, connecting people, brands, and dealers in a way that helps the community thrive.”

As part of the Audiophile Directory launch, the site is holding a sweepstakes to give away a $5,000 shopping spree. One lucky winner will be selected at T.H.E. Show SoCal 2025, which is being held at The Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa, June 6-8, 2025. The $5,000 can be spent at the winner’s local HiFi shop.

T.H.E. Show has been a pillar of the HiFi industry for decades, bringing together music lovers, manufacturers, and retailers in a way that few events (can). At Audiophile Directory, we share their passion for high-fidelity sound and the people who make it possible. This partnership is a natural fit, as we both strive to make the HiFi world more accessible, connected, and thriving. We’re thrilled to work alongside T.H.E. Show to support the entire audio community — enthusiasts, brands, and dealers alike — and to help more people discover the joy of great sound.

— Jak Benardete, Founder of Audiophile Directory

T.H.E. is delighted to be the exclusive American show partner with AD. This partnership sets a warm and wonderful foundation for forthcoming initiatives from us both with service to the audio industry and community top of mind. We are excited to embark on this journey with Audiophile Directory to bring new and exciting opportunities to audiophiles, music lovers, audio designers, dealers and more, setting the stage for expanded reach and growth for the audio world.

— Emiko E. Carlin, CEO & Owner of T.H.E. Enterprises, LLC

Upcoming T.H.E. Shows

• T.H.E. Lone Star Audiofest, May 2-4, 2025 at Embassy Suites Round Rock in Austin, TX
• T.H.E. Show SoCal, June 6-8, 2025 at Hilton Orange County Costa Mesa in California
• T.H.E. New York International Audio Show, October 24-26, 2025 (venue TBA)
• T.H.E. Las Vegas (opening Q1 2026) 

For more information, and to enter the $5,000 AD sweepstakes, visit: https://audiophiledirectory.com/