Depends on your definition of "better."
Fewer vendors because manufacturers cut their support dollars a few years ago. Leaving the shows to the local vendors who are facing higher venue costs in a depressed economy. So probably fewer of them. New vendors are out of the market altogether and have been for a number of years.
I used to do demos and presentations at these kind of shows. The costs of have gone up, in some cases, dramatically. Fuel and transportation are high. Food and housing are up. Convention centers and hotels need to recoup higher costs so the price of the booth is up. Not to mention getting there.
Also depends on your reasons for going. Looking for a deal; check out Amazon. Looking for new stuff, go to Atlanta or Vegas, depending on the year for the really big professional shows.
Looking to play with or watch the demo of some toys in the flesh, meet up with friends, or take in a demo or workshop, then go. It can be fun, but only if you go for the right reasons.
Don't go looking for something you will not find.
Frankly, I am surprised they are still in business.