We, audiograil, made our debut at the recent Audio Video Kino 2024 exhibition in Bratislava. While our brand reveal wasn’t originally the main objective, the event provided a great opportunity to introduce our speakers and gather real-time feedback from audiophiles.
Our goal was simple: to showcase a speaker lineup with a balanced soundstage, minimalist design, and accessibility that makes high-end quality more achievable. Visitors showed genuine interest, with many returning daily to experience our various models and offering us congratulatory feedback. This positive reception confirmed that our blend of simple design and performance could resonate well within the audiophile community. We value the given feedback and will actively implement the suggestions into our models: at least one of our models will be revised and tuned for a better listening experience in the near future.
Audiograil’s exhibit was intentionally understated, with a focus on the speakers themselves and not the components on the hifi stand. Made entirely from white Corian, the cabinets offered a modern look while enhancing resonance control for a cleaner sound. The choice of ribbon tweeters was another highlight, allowing the speakers to deliver crisp, detailed high frequencies that met the standards of most listeners.
Room Acoustics?
Our exhibition setup aimed to reflect the brand’s philosophy of simplicity and functionality, though the acoustic properties of the room were challenging. We covered the walls with DIY acoustic panels to enhance the sound quality as much as possible, but the room’s natural acoustics still posed limits. Despite this, the response was overwhelmingly positive, with attendees noting the balance and clarity that Audiograil speakers could achieve.
A Milestone Moment with Industry Recognition
One of the most gratifying moments was the interest shown by the editors of watt-audio.sk, who tested our speakers with classical music and appreciated the detail and balance. Their feedback was encouraging, and we’re thrilled to have an upcoming feature on our top model in their publication, which will give more audiophiles a closer look at what Audiograil offers. You can check their exhibitions summary here
Lessons Learned and Looking Ahead
This experience solidified our future approach: we’ve decided to bypass the traditional distributor-dealer chain, opting instead for a direct sales model to better connect with our audience. This decision reflects the conversations we had with other exhibitors, who shared similar experiences and perspectives on today’s market demands. We also plan to take what we learned about acoustics here to improve future exhibitions and listening rooms, ensuring that Audiograil’s speakers perform at their best in any environment.
Audiograil’s journey is just beginning, and the feedback we received at Audio Video Kino 2024 has been invaluable in shaping our path forward. We’re excited to see how the brand evolves and look forward to more interactions with the audiophile community as we continue to refine our offerings.
