I’m now of the opinion that the CanJams are the only truly worthwhile trade shows for headphone enthusiasts. [The Head-Fi crew] have done an amazing job of putting the world of headphones under one roof.

The CanJam headphone extravaganza returned to NYC at the New York Marriott Marquis hotel in lovely Times Square, where the best of the best headphones were truly an ear opening experience. 

For one special weekend in February, headphone aficionados from around the world gathered at the MASSIVE, 48-story Marriott Marquis in midtown Manhattan. All to try out the latest and greatest headphones, amps, and accessories.

CanJam isn’t just a must-visit for headphone fans. It’s Mecca, the Boston Garden, the Holy Grail, all rolled into one.

I enjoy attending CanJam because, by and large, the other attendees appear to be having a really good time . . . people of a broader demographic than your typical US hi-fi show were there in numbers having fun. Of course, this mood carries over to the exhibitors as well and one seasoned hi-fi exhibitor told me he enjoys these events, too.

There was a huge line of anxious enthusiasts registering at opening time, [and] I was once again warmly greeted. There was a huge array of exhibitors showing off so many different products. Even if headphones are not your main thing, it is worth checking out; you will surely find something of interest among the wide variety of exhibitors.

Campfire Audio, Meze Audio, Sennheiser, 64 Audio, Audeze, Abyss, final, Ultrasone, MrSpeakers, 1More, and STAX will all unveil new headphones at CanJam NYC 2018, February 17-18, 2018.

CanJam [NYC 2017] drew one of the largest crowds of headphone enthusiasts and audio geeks to New York City. . .CanJam NYC 2018 is highly-anticipated and is expected to be bigger and better than last year. Here’s why: