Meet the Brands of Music Matters 2026
Music Matters has always been defined by its exceptional collection of world-renowned audio brands, all brought together under one roof. From handcrafted Italian loudspeakers to cutting-edge streaming platforms and reference-grade headphone systems, Music Matters lets you experience some of the most respected names in high-performance audio for two unforgettable nights.
Whether you’re looking to build your first serious hi-fi system or hear some of the finest components available today, this year’s lineup offers a rare chance to compare technologies, sound signatures, and system approaches in person.
Music Matters takes place July 15th-16th at ListenUp Denver from 5PM to 8PM each night. Admission is free, but space is limited—and we’re expecting a strong turnout.
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Introducing the Brands of Music Matters 2026
Known for exceptional build quality and reference-level performance, MOON by Simaudio has become one of the most respected names in high-end amplification and digital audio. Designed and built in Canada, MOON products include integrated amplifiers, preamplifiers, power amplifiers, DACs, and streamers engineered for precision and musicality.
Founded in 1961, KEF is one of the most innovative loudspeaker manufacturers in the world, holding more than 150 patents and earning hundreds of industry awards. Best known for their Uni-Q driver technology, KEF produces bookshelf speakers, floorstanding speakers, subwoofers, wireless systems, and architectural audio products.
For more than 70 years, Marantz has blended warm, musical sound with timeless industrial design. Their lineup includes stereo receivers, integrated amplifiers, AV receivers, CD players, streamers, and reference-level separates for both music and home theater enthusiasts.
ListenUp and Bowers & Wilkins have a lon- standing history, going all the way back to ListenUp's founding in 1972. Bowers & Wilkins has long been regarded as one of the world’s premier loudspeaker brands, trusted by recording studios including Abbey Road Studios. Their product lineup spans flagship loudspeakers, wireless speakers, custom installation products, and premium headphones.
Handcrafted in Arcugnano, Veneto, Italy, Sonus faber speakers are celebrated for combining stunning craftsmanship with rich, natural sound. The company produces luxury loudspeakers and headphones that blend traditional Italian artistry with advanced acoustic engineering.
Few brands are more iconic in high-end audio than McIntosh. The brand is instantly recognizable for their signature blue watt meters. Handcrafted in Binghamton, New York, McIntosh builds amplifiers, preamplifiers, integrated amplifiers, DACs, streamers, turntables, and loudspeakers designed for generations of performance.
Advance Paris combines classic analog warmth with modern digital versatility. Their lineup includes integrated amplifiers, power amplifiers, DACs, streamers, and hybrid tube electronics that deliver high-end performance at approachable price points.
REL is one of the most respected subwoofer manufacturers in the world, known for designing subs specifically engineered for both music and home theater systems. Their products are built to integrate seamlessly with full-range loudspeakers for deeper, faster, and more musical bass performance.
Bluesound helped redefine modern streaming audio with its award-winning BluOS platform. BluOS is widely regarded as one of the best audiophile streaming ecosystems available today, supporting platforms like Qobuz, TIDAL, Spotify, internet radio, and local high-resolution music libraries with exceptional ease of use and sound quality. Their wireless streamers, speakers, amplifiers, and music servers support high-resolution audio and multi-room playback with exceptional ease of use.
NAD has built a reputation for delivering high-performance audio components with outstanding value and engineering. Their lineup includes integrated amplifiers, stereo receivers, streaming amplifiers, DACs, and home theater electronics.
Manufactured in Saint-Étienne, France, Focal speakers and headphones are renowned for their detail, dynamics, and craftsmanship. From flagship floorstanding speakers to reference-grade headphones, Focal products are designed for listeners who demand precision and emotion from their music.
SVS has become a fan-favorite among music and home theater enthusiasts for producing powerful, high-performance speakers and subwoofers at exceptional values. Their subwoofers are known for delivering deep, controlled bass with tremendous output.
Founded in 1925, LUXMAN is one of Japan’s oldest and most respected high-end audio companies. They produce beautifully engineered integrated amplifiers, tube amplifiers, DACs, CD players, and turntables that prioritize musical refinement and craftsmanship.
Eversolo has quickly gained attention in the hi-fi world for its sleek, feature-rich streaming products. Their music streamers and DACs combine high-resolution playback, intuitive interfaces, and excellent value for modern digital audio systems.
Shanling specializes in high-resolution portable and desktop audio products, including DACs, headphone amplifiers, CD players, and digital audio players. Their products combine modern streaming capabilities with premium industrial design.
iFi Audio is known for creating compact, high-performance audio products that dramatically improve desktop, portable, and headphone listening systems. Their lineup includes DACs, headphone amplifiers, streamers, power supplies, and audio accessories.
Based in Romania, Meze Audio has earned worldwide acclaim for beautifully designed headphones that combine comfort, craftsmanship, and musical performance. Their catalog features both open-back and closed-back audiophile headphones for home and portable listening.
Audeze is a leader in planar magnetic headphone technology, producing some of the most highly regarded audiophile and professional headphones in the world. They are known for their exceptional detail, accuracy, and immersive sound reproduction.
AudioQuest has become one of the most recognized names in premium audio cables, power products, and digital audio accessories and is often the backbone of every high-powering system. The company also produces DACs and headphone products designed to improve overall system performance.
For more than four decades, VPI has been one of America’s most respected turntable manufacturers, handcrafting high-performance analog playback systems in Cliffwood, New Jersey. Known for their precision engineering, massive platters, and exceptional tonearm designs, VPI turntables are beloved by vinyl enthusiasts who want to hear every detail hidden in the grooves of their records.
IsoAcoustics designs isolation products engineered to dramatically improve the clarity and performance of audio systems. From speaker stands and isolation feet to turntable and component isolation solutions, their products reduce unwanted vibrations and resonance, allowing music to sound more open, detailed, and natural. Their technology is trusted by both recording studios and audiophiles alike, making IsoAcoustics an essential part of many high-end listening rooms.
Cambridge Audio
Founded in London in 1968, Cambridge Audio creates amplifiers, streamers, DACs, speakers, and all-in-one systems designed to deliver “Great British Sound.” Their products blend modern functionality with engaging musical performance.
Qobuz
Qobuz is one of the world’s leading high-resolution music streaming and download platforms, offering millions of tracks in CD-quality and hi-res formats. The service has become a favorite among audiophiles for its sound quality, editorial content, and artist-focused approach to music discovery.
Experience It All at Music Matters
Music Matters is more than just an audio event; it’s an opportunity to hear what’s possible when world-class products, expert system design, and a shared love of music come together.
With multiple listening rooms, live demonstrations, industry experts, food trucks, and one of our strongest brand lineups ever, Music Matters 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting events we’ve hosted in years.
Tickets are free, but attendance is limited.
