DIY Audio Projects - Hi-Fi Blog for DIY Audiophiles: Salon Son & Image 2011

The Salon Son & Image 2011 show, known to audiophiles as the Montreal Hi-Fi is just several hours away from kicking off and once again diyAudioProjects.com will be in attendance providing show reports.

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Show reports will be posted right here on the DIY Audio Projects Blog.

Here is the SSI 2011 Press Release:

The most anticipated Home Entertainment event arrives in Montreal!

Feel the sound of rhythm and image

Montreal, March 16th — The 24th edition of Salon Son & Image settles at the Hilton Bonaventure in Montreal from March 31st to April 3rd . Our spokesman François Charron is pleased to invite the general public, music lovers and audiophiles to come see and hear more than 300 brands of high-end gear, including wireless multi-zone systems, USB readers, on-wall speakers, 3D projectors, custom earbuds, the iPad2 and so much more.

Don’t miss the amazing audio and home theater demonstrations presented throughout the weekend. Free seminars are offered everyday to teach you how to select, connect, optimize and use all types of devices.

We're proud to introduce, for the first time at the show, home automation technology in all its forms. It will be displayed in an area of over 6,000 square feet. You can witness how to control lighting, temperature, audio distribution and much more. Home automation is accessible to all ... come and discover.

SSI partners with the Fondation Dédé Fortin:

This year, the president and director of SSI are partnering with the Fondation Dédé Fortin. Michel Plante and Sarah Tremblay have focused on suicide prevention by presenting the vibrant live performance "Passe-moé la puck Dédé". This benefit concert will be presented Friday, April 1st at 9pm at the Montreal Hilton Bonaventure. Featuring 20 artists, including Pierre Flynn, Bori, Charles Dubé, Gaële, Bon Débarras, the dance troupe Bourask and many other surprises. It’s not necessary to mention that the sound will be awesome! All funds raised will be donated to the Fondation Dédé Fortin.

More details: www.fondationdedefortin.com

About Salon Son & Image

SSI has been hosted in Montreal since 1984. Its reputation has long since crossed the border and has become, over time, the largest high-end show open to the general public in North America.

Its mission is to educate consumers to help them make informed choices in their future purchases, present the latest technology in high-end home entertainment, and highlight the best brands in the field and network of dealers.

More details: www.salonsonimage.com

Schedule:

*Thursday: 11am – 6pm *Thursday is reserved for media and industry professionals.

Friday: 11am – 9pm

Saturday: 10am – 6pm

Sunday: 10am – 5pm

Admission (for the week-end, including Passe-moé la Puck concert)

Regular: $15

Senior: $10

Student: $10

Free under 12 years old

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