Ricable report at Audio, Smaak & Design 2025: an event that combined passion, style and conviviality

On August 31, 2025 Ricable had the pleasure of participating in the first edition of Audio, Smaak & Design, a unique event organized by our Dutch distributor Omera, which succeeded in combining music, high fidelity, design and cuisine. The event took place at Klaaswaal, an atmospheric setting that made the experience even more special.

Being the first edition, curiosity was high. However, the results exceeded expectations: between 500 and 600 visitors. A relaxed and welcoming atmosphere was perceived right from the start. A very interesting aspect was the perfect gender parity, with an audience composed equally of men and women, a sign that passion for music and good taste can involve anyone, without barriers.
Not only longtime fans: many attendees were new to the world of Hi-Fi, an encouraging sign for the future of the industry. Thus, the goal of bringing a wider audience closer to the culture of good listening seems to have been fully achieved.

The real strength of Audio, Smaak & Design was its ability to go beyond the classic audiophile event. Visitors did not just listen to top-notch Hi-Fi systems, but were able to enjoy a complete experience of music, good food and aesthetic beauty. The combination of listening, tasting and design spaces created a balance capable of satisfying both the audio enthusiast and those seeking a moment of pleasure and conviviality.
For Ricable, this setting was the ideal opportunity to present the quality of our cables to a diverse audience, attentive not only to technical performance, but also to the elegance and craftsmanship that distinguish our products. In collaboration with Omera, we were able to tell the story of our approach: that of creating cables that respect the integrity of the signal as much as possible, without compromise.

Another strength that clearly emerged was the high degree of satisfaction among exhibitors. Those who attended expressed their willingness to return for the next edition as well, confirming the validity of a format that manages to combine business and pleasure in a serene and stimulating context. This aspect is fundamental because it testifies not only to the success of the audience, but also to the quality of the relationships that the event has been able to generate among industry professionals.

The success of the first edition has already led to the confirmation of a second one, scheduled for August 30, 2026. Not only that: the organizers have announced that the event will be even bigger, with the addition of three new exhibition spaces in the main body of the facility. A growth that reflects the confidence and enthusiasm generated by this first experience.
For Ricable, the prospect of participating again is a source of great satisfaction: events like Audio, Smaak & Design are valuable opportunities to introduce our cables to an international audience, telling them about our product philosophy and the all-Italian passion that drives us.

Audio, Smaak & Design was not only a Hi-Fi event, but a true meeting of passions: that for quality sound, that for design, and that for conviviality. Ricable's participation, thanks to the collaboration with Omera, was an important moment of sharing and dialogue with a new and diverse audience.
With the next edition already scheduled, we are confident that this event will soon become a landmark not only for the Netherlands, but for the entire international Hi-Fi community. We look forward to returning to an experience capable of combining technique, emotion and pleasure, in the name of music and beauty.