http://www.ecoustics.com
Whether you're listening through stereo loudspeakers with a vintage tube amp, rocking a multi-channel home theater, on-the-go with wireless speakers or headphones, streaming music or spinning vinyl, the experienced team at ecoustics breaks down what you need to know to really enjoy music and movies at home and on the road.

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>enTechnologyCopyright Black Circle Studioshttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/11a64f4239669f294e4ab27da422d8d2.jpghttp://www.ecoustics.comThu, 13 Aug 2026 20:31:14 +0000Black Circle StudiosBlack Circle Studiosblackcirclemediagroup@gmail.comPassionate about music, movies, HiFi audio, headphones and home theater, eCoustics has been covering the A/V industry since 1999. Join our diverse cast of journalists, audiophiles, industry experts and special guests for always spirited, sometimes...
Whether you're listening through stereo loudspeakers with a vintage tube amp, rocking a multi-channel home theater, on-the-go with wireless speakers or headphones, streaming music or spinning vinyl, the experienced team at ecoustics breaks down what you need to know to really enjoy music and movies at home and on the road.

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>false1bb34576-d2df-5406-b899-de4f90100001episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/best-tvs-of-2026-editors-choice--73934483
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73934483Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:30:03 +0000Black Circle StudiosRGB backlighting and Super Quantum Dot (SQD) technology are mounting the strongest challenge yet to OLED’s dominance in 2026. After testing and reviewing the year’s major contenders, we are ready to reveal our picks for the best TVs of 2026 so far....
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>1881false132fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dolby-vision-2-is-coming-to-2026-hisense-tvs-will-movies-look-better--73520143
Tune in with eCoustics founder Brian Mitchell, Senior Reviewer Al Griffin and Editor at Large Chris Boylan as we discuss the latest developments with Dolby Vision 2 and Dolby Vision 2 Max and what's coming over the next few weeks and months.

Additional details about Dolby Vision 2 and Dolby Vision 2 Max:
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/dolby-vision-2/

Thank you to our sponsor of this episode, Shure! www.shure.com

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com

#dolbyvision2 #dolbyvision2max #dolbyvision #ecoustics #hometheater #hisense

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73520143Thu, 06 Aug 2026 13:00:03 +0000Black Circle StudiosWhen Dolby Vision 2 - the latest version of the company's dynamic HDR solution - was first announced in late 2025, there was a lot of uncertainty about how, when and why it was coming. Over the past 10 months, things have become clearer, including its...
Tune in with eCoustics founder Brian Mitchell, Senior Reviewer Al Griffin and Editor at Large Chris Boylan as we discuss the latest developments with Dolby Vision 2 and Dolby Vision 2 Max and what's coming over the next few weeks and months.

Additional details about Dolby Vision 2 and Dolby Vision 2 Max:
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/dolby-vision-2/

Thank you to our sponsor of this episode, Shure! www.shure.com

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com

#dolbyvision2 #dolbyvision2max #dolbyvision #ecoustics #hometheater #hisense

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>1739false131fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jacob-wendt-kevin-gray-and-the-sound-of-a-modern-jazz-quintet--73018757
In this episode of the eCoustics Podcast, Eric Pye (@audioloveyyc) and Mitch Anderson (@black_circle_radio) join Wendt and Gray to discuss the new album, Wendt’s previous release Silver Street, quintet chemistry, horn arrangements, live versus studio recording, and the difficult art of leading a band without elbowing everyone else out of the spotlight.

Thank you to our sponsor of this episode, SVS! www.svsound.com

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #kevingray #cohearentrecords #jacobwendt #musiconvinyl #vinylenthusiast #blackcircleradio #vinylcommunity  #ecoustics #audiophile #homelistening

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73018757Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:00:43 +0000Black Circle StudiosJacob Wendt leads from behind the drum kit without treating every song like a personal drum clinic. His forthcoming album, The Gallery, arrives in late summer and was recorded by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Recording, aka “Hackensack West,” using an...
In this episode of the eCoustics Podcast, Eric Pye (@audioloveyyc) and Mitch Anderson (@black_circle_radio) join Wendt and Gray to discuss the new album, Wendt’s previous release Silver Street, quintet chemistry, horn arrangements, live versus studio recording, and the difficult art of leading a band without elbowing everyone else out of the spotlight.

Thank you to our sponsor of this episode, SVS! www.svsound.com

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #kevingray #cohearentrecords #jacobwendt #musiconvinyl #vinylenthusiast #blackcircleradio #vinylcommunity  #ecoustics #audiophile #homelistening

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3281false130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/isoacoustics-explains-the-silent-fix-vibration-is-the-sound-killer--72118669
Thank you to our sponsor of this episode, SVS! www.svsound.com

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #isoacoustics #soundisolation #proaudiohacks #recordlathe #blackcircleradio #vinylcommunity  #ecoustics #audiophile #homelistening

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72118669Sun, 24 May 2026 10:30:02 +0000Black Circle StudiosHost Mitch Anderson interviews IsoAcoustics’ Sean Morrison and Matt Reilly about hi-fi isolation, vibration control, and why speakers, tube amps, turntables, and audio components may perform better when properly isolated. From floating a CBC Radio...
Thank you to our sponsor of this episode, SVS! www.svsound.com

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #isoacoustics #soundisolation #proaudiohacks #recordlathe #blackcircleradio #vinylcommunity  #ecoustics #audiophile #homelistening

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2150false129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/movie-sound-design-mixing-with-svs-subwoofers-matt-yocum-on-bass-clarity-and-lfe-mastering--71203960
Learn more about Matt and SVS here:

https://www.svsound.com/blogs/artist-spotlight/svs-featured-producer-matt-yocum-movie-and-tv-sound-engineer

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#svs #hifi #lowendmixing #2026subwoofers #soundforfilm #hometheater #svsspeakers #svssubwoofers #ecoustics #audiophile #homelistening #soundforfilm


• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71203960Fri, 08 May 2026 13:20:55 +0000Black Circle StudiosIn this episode, Matt Yocum, an SVS artist and working film sound engineer, explains how modern movie soundtracks are built and why low frequency clarity plays a critical role in shaping the final experience. Drawing on his work across major film and...
Learn more about Matt and SVS here:

https://www.svsound.com/blogs/artist-spotlight/svs-featured-producer-matt-yocum-movie-and-tv-sound-engineer

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#svs #hifi #lowendmixing #2026subwoofers #soundforfilm #hometheater #svsspeakers #svssubwoofers #ecoustics #audiophile #homelistening #soundforfilm


• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>1900false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/axpona-2026-headphones-and-tube-gear-best-in-show-picks-with-william-jennings--71675999
Thank you to SVS for sponsoring this episode!

Host: Mitch Anderson, eCoustics Producer
Guest: William Jennings, eCoustics Headphone & Portables Editor
Time Keeper: Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO


Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Don't forget to check our website for daily updates on the latest electronics, news, recommendations, and deals on high-end audio, loudspeakers, earphones, TVs, and more.

www.ecoustics.com

#wirelessheadphones #headphoneindustry #2026headphones #audiophile #hifi #tubeamplification #musicindustrynews #ecoustics #hifinews #headfi #earbuds #vinylcommunity #axpona2026

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71675999Tue, 28 Apr 2026 10:30:03 +0000Black Circle StudiosRecorded from the show floor at AXPONA 2026, William Jennings, Personal Audio Editor at eCoustics, shares his impressions of the headphone and tube gear landscape at the show, focusing on what stood out in real listening conditions. The conversation...
Thank you to SVS for sponsoring this episode!

Host: Mitch Anderson, eCoustics Producer
Guest: William Jennings, eCoustics Headphone & Portables Editor
Time Keeper: Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO


Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Don't forget to check our website for daily updates on the latest electronics, news, recommendations, and deals on high-end audio, loudspeakers, earphones, TVs, and more.

www.ecoustics.com

#wirelessheadphones #headphoneindustry #2026headphones #audiophile #hifi #tubeamplification #musicindustrynews #ecoustics #hifinews #headfi #earbuds #vinylcommunity #axpona2026

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2521false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/audeze-and-prosper-cables-at-axpona-2026-two-conversations-from-the-show-floor--71664231
Recorded from the show floor at AXPONA 2026, Karlee Little, Social Media and Gaming Relations at Audeze, walks through the new LCD S20 closed back headphones and what sets them apart in the current lineup. The discussion covers the fundamentals of the design, including how SLAM technology works, what listeners should expect from a fully analog and passive headphone, and where this model fits for both gaming and music use.

Guest:
Karlee Little, Social Media & Gaming Relations - Audeze

Co-hosted by: 
Mitch Anderson, Producer - eCoustics
William Jennings, Headphone & Portables Editor - eCoustics

Also recorded at AXPONA 2026, Jeremy Longwell, Owner and Founder of Prosper Cables, discusses how he got started building cables and why he chose to focus on that side of the hi-fi world. The conversation looks at the realities of running a small business in the audio industry, including the role social media plays in building awareness and trust, along with what he has learned about cable design and performance through the process. It is a grounded perspective on a part of the hobby that often sparks debate but remains essential to system building.

Guest: Prosper Cables - Jeremy Longwell, Owner/Founder
Hosted by Mitch Anderson, Producer - eCoustics

Credits:
Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

#headfi #headphones #ecoustics #hifi #audeze #prospercables #musicindustry #gamingheadphones #audiocables #blackcircleradio #sourceoflightandpower #axpona2026 

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71664231Mon, 27 Apr 2026 10:30:02 +0000Black Circle StudiosTwo episodes in one! Recorded from the show floor at AXPONA 2026, Karlee Little, Social Media and Gaming Relations at Audeze, walks through the new LCD S20 closed back headphones and what sets them apart in the current lineup. The discussion covers...
Recorded from the show floor at AXPONA 2026, Karlee Little, Social Media and Gaming Relations at Audeze, walks through the new LCD S20 closed back headphones and what sets them apart in the current lineup. The discussion covers the fundamentals of the design, including how SLAM technology works, what listeners should expect from a fully analog and passive headphone, and where this model fits for both gaming and music use.

Guest:
Karlee Little, Social Media & Gaming Relations - Audeze

Co-hosted by: 
Mitch Anderson, Producer - eCoustics
William Jennings, Headphone & Portables Editor - eCoustics

Also recorded at AXPONA 2026, Jeremy Longwell, Owner and Founder of Prosper Cables, discusses how he got started building cables and why he chose to focus on that side of the hi-fi world. The conversation looks at the realities of running a small business in the audio industry, including the role social media plays in building awareness and trust, along with what he has learned about cable design and performance through the process. It is a grounded perspective on a part of the hobby that often sparks debate but remains essential to system building.

Guest: Prosper Cables - Jeremy Longwell, Owner/Founder
Hosted by Mitch Anderson, Producer - eCoustics

Credits:
Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

#headfi #headphones #ecoustics #hifi #audeze #prospercables #musicindustry #gamingheadphones #audiocables #blackcircleradio #sourceoflightandpower #axpona2026 

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>1237false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/loewe-at-axpona-2026-inside-the-latest-tvs-and-headphones-with-the-team-behind-them--71593054
Guests:

Kendall Costello, Loewe Sales Operation Analyst
Amir Hejazi, Loewe Sr. Engineer
Chris Boylan, eCoustics Editor-at-Large
Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO

Credits:
Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

#loewetelevision #luxurytv  #headfi #headphones #wirelessheadphones #ecoustics #hifi #luxuryaudio #axpona2026 #2026tvs

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71593054Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:30:02 +0000Black Circle StudiosRecorded from the show floor at AXPONA 2026, this episode features Kendall Costello, Sales Operation Analyst at Loewe, and Amir Hejazi, Senior Engineer at Loewe, discussing the company’s latest TVs and headphone lineup. The conversation focuses on...
Guests:

Kendall Costello, Loewe Sales Operation Analyst
Amir Hejazi, Loewe Sr. Engineer
Chris Boylan, eCoustics Editor-at-Large
Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO

Credits:
Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

#loewetelevision #luxurytv  #headfi #headphones #wirelessheadphones #ecoustics #hifi #luxuryaudio #axpona2026 #2026tvs

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>1773false125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/t10-bespoke-in-ear-computers-with-hifi-bear-at-axpona-2026--71569479
Panel:
Hi-fi Bear - T10 Bespoke
Captain Kangaroo - eCoustics Producer


Credits:
Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

#t10bespoke #inearcomputer #IEM #headfi #headphones #wirelessearbuds #ecoustics #hifi #bespoke #luxuryaudio #axpona2026




• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71569479Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:30:02 +0000Black Circle StudiosRecorded from the show floor at AXPONA 2026, HiFi Bear unboxes the T10 Bespoke eCoustics Special Edition In-ear Computers, a custom release created for a show floor raffle. This episode focuses on the design, presentation, and what sets this limited...
Panel:
Hi-fi Bear - T10 Bespoke
Captain Kangaroo - eCoustics Producer


Credits:
Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

#t10bespoke #inearcomputer #IEM #headfi #headphones #wirelessearbuds #ecoustics #hifi #bespoke #luxuryaudio #axpona2026




• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3146false124fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lenny-coco-of-mofi-why-vinyl-matters-more-than-ever-in-a-digital-world--71490591
Sponsor: Please check out the latest SVS subwoofers, speakers and more.

Panel:
Lenny CoCo - MOFI
Mitch Anderson, Co-Host & eCoustics Podcast Producer
Brian Mitchell, Co-Host & eCoustics Founder & CEO

Credits:
Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

#axpona2026 #mofi #mobilefidelity #vinylcommunity #ecoustics #turntables #hifi

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71490591Wed, 22 Apr 2026 10:30:03 +0000Black Circle StudiosRecorded from the show floor at AXPONA 2026, Lenny Coco of Mobile Fidelity Distribution discusses why vinyl still holds relevance in a digital first world, and how it fits alongside modern streaming habits. The conversation avoids framing the formats...
Sponsor: Please check out the latest SVS subwoofers, speakers and more.

Panel:
Lenny CoCo - MOFI
Mitch Anderson, Co-Host & eCoustics Podcast Producer
Brian Mitchell, Co-Host & eCoustics Founder & CEO

Credits:
Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

#axpona2026 #mofi #mobilefidelity #vinylcommunity #ecoustics #turntables #hifi

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>1565false123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/axpona-2026-the-good-the-bad-and-the-stupidly-expensive-with-eic-ian-white--71489704
Sponsor: Please check out the latest SVS subwoofers, speakers and more at svsound.com.

Panel:

Ian White, eCoustics Editor-in-Chief
Mitch Anderson, Co-Host & eCoustics Podcast Producer
Brian Mitchell, Co-Host & eCoustics Founder & CEO

Credits:
Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

#ecoustics #axpona2026

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71489704Tue, 21 Apr 2026 10:30:03 +0000Black Circle StudiosRecorded from the show floor at AXPONA 2026, eCoustics Editor in-Chief Ian White shares a straightforward take on what he saw and heard across the show. This episode covers the systems and brands that delivered, including QUAD, ATC, DeVore Fidelity,...
Sponsor: Please check out the latest SVS subwoofers, speakers and more at svsound.com.

Panel:

Ian White, eCoustics Editor-in-Chief
Mitch Anderson, Co-Host & eCoustics Podcast Producer
Brian Mitchell, Co-Host & eCoustics Founder & CEO

Credits:
Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

#ecoustics #axpona2026

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3545false122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/quad-esl-2912x-at-axpona-2026-inside-the-evolution-of-electrostatic-speakers--71355762
Panel:
Jamie O'Callaghan, IAG Hi-Fi Division, Global Head of Sales & Marketing
Kornelijus, IAG Hi-Fi Division, Product Specialist
Mitch Anderson, Co-Host & eCoustics Podcast Producer
Brian Mitchell, Co-Host & eCoustics Founder & CEO

Related links:
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/quad-esl-2912x/
https://quad-hifi.co.uk

Credits:
Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

#quad #axpona2026

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71355762Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:07:23 +0000Black Circle StudiosRecorded from the show floor at AXPONA 2026, this episode brings together Kornelijus and Jamie O’Callaghan of the IAG Hi-Fi Division for a deep dive into the legacy and future of QUAD’s electrostatic loudspeakers, including the ESL 2912X. We break...
Panel:
Jamie O'Callaghan, IAG Hi-Fi Division, Global Head of Sales & Marketing
Kornelijus, IAG Hi-Fi Division, Product Specialist
Mitch Anderson, Co-Host & eCoustics Podcast Producer
Brian Mitchell, Co-Host & eCoustics Founder & CEO

Related links:
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/quad-esl-2912x/
https://quad-hifi.co.uk

Credits:
Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

#quad #axpona2026

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>1279false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rsd-2026-a-record-store-owner-s-13-year-perspective-live-from-axpona--71356323
From the early days of RSD to today’s global frenzy, Jordan breaks down what has changed, what has not, and what customers rarely see, including the financial realities, supply chain headaches, and the role RSD plays in keeping the lights on. We also explore how running a shop intersects with life as a musician, shaping how music is valued on both sides of the counter, and whether Record Store Day still delivers for the independent stores it was built to support or just makes for one very long Saturday.

In the Episode:

• Jordan Pries (Arc of All), Owner of The Electric Kitsch
• Mitch Anderson, Producer

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All.
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Music, Home Theater, and Headphone news by visiting:
https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #vintageaudio #RSD2026 #RecordStoreDay #vinylcommunity #electrickitsch #podcast #ecoustics #blackcircleradio #sourceoflightandpower #blackcircleradio #solp #bcr #instavinyl #vinylcommunity #brickandmortar #smallbusiness #michiganbusiness #musicindustrynews




• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71356323Fri, 17 Apr 2026 10:30:04 +0000Black Circle StudiosIn this episode, we sit down with Jordan Pries, owner of The Electric Kitsch record store in Bay City, Michigan and working musician (he wrote our podcast theme song!), for a clear eyed look at what it takes to survive and stay relevant through 14...
From the early days of RSD to today’s global frenzy, Jordan breaks down what has changed, what has not, and what customers rarely see, including the financial realities, supply chain headaches, and the role RSD plays in keeping the lights on. We also explore how running a shop intersects with life as a musician, shaping how music is valued on both sides of the counter, and whether Record Store Day still delivers for the independent stores it was built to support or just makes for one very long Saturday.

In the Episode:

• Jordan Pries (Arc of All), Owner of The Electric Kitsch
• Mitch Anderson, Producer

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All.
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Music, Home Theater, and Headphone news by visiting:
https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #vintageaudio #RSD2026 #RecordStoreDay #vinylcommunity #electrickitsch #podcast #ecoustics #blackcircleradio #sourceoflightandpower #blackcircleradio #solp #bcr #instavinyl #vinylcommunity #brickandmortar #smallbusiness #michiganbusiness #musicindustrynews




• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2442false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/svs-3000-r-evolution-subwoofers-at-axpona-2026--71355759
Guests: Gary Yacoubian & Nick Brown

Co-Hosted by: Mitch Anderson & Brian Mitchell

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#svs3000revolution #svsspeakers #svssubs #audiophile #hifihappyhour #hifi #2026speakers #hometheater #lifestylesound #interiordesign #speakerdesign #audioindustry #ecoustics #musictech #AXPONA2026

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71355759Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:30:02 +0000Black Circle StudiosRecorded from the show floor at AXPONA 2026, the team from SVS breaks down their latest powered subwoofer, the SVS 3000 Micro R|Evolution, and why this compact design hits harder than it has any right to. We dig into the engineering behind the output,...
Guests: Gary Yacoubian & Nick Brown

Co-Hosted by: Mitch Anderson & Brian Mitchell

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#svs3000revolution #svsspeakers #svssubs #audiophile #hifihappyhour #hifi #2026speakers #hometheater #lifestylesound #interiordesign #speakerdesign #audioindustry #ecoustics #musictech #AXPONA2026

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>1477false119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sleuthing-rsd-2026-with-zev-feldman-the-jazz-detective--71326302
For Record Store Day 2026, he goes further than ever with 11 new jazz releases (including the Evans) across Resonance, Elemental, and Time Traveler Recordings, the label he co founded to bring back rare and hard to find 1970s jazz albums from the Muse catalog. This is not filler for collectors. It is a serious expansion of what Record Store Day can deliver.


Join Eric Pye and Mitch Anderson as they break down the full slate, the continued demand for the Bill Evans RSD series, and the reality of tracking down and restoring lost recordings. At the center is Feldman’s latest discovery, a deep archive from legendary Chicago club owner Joe Segal, now driving an ongoing series of never before heard live albums, with five debuting for RSD 2026. If you care about jazz, vinyl, and making smart choices before the lines form, this conversation gives you a real advantage.

RESONANCE RECORDS

• Joe Henderson  – Consonance: Live at the Jazz Showcase  
3-LP set featuring saxophone titan Joe Henderson and his quartet with pianist Joanne Brackeen, bassist Steve Rodby and drummer Danny Spencer captured in February of 1978. Liners by John Koenig, reflections by Brackeen, Rodby and Spencer, but Joe Segal’s son Wayne.

• Ahmad Jamal – At The Jazz Showcase: Live in Chicago 
2-LP set featuring the iconic pianist with bassist John Heard and drummer Frank Gant on March 20-21, 1976. Newly curated liner notes by Jamal scholar Eugene Holley, Jr. with memories from Jamal’s daughter Sumayah and appreciations from pianists Joe Alterman and Fred Hersch.
• Yusef Lateef – Alight Upon The Lake: Live at the Jazz Showcase 
3-LP set featuring Lateef with pianist Kenny Barron, bassist Bob Cunningham and drummer Albert "Tootie" Heath captured live in June of 1975. Liner notes by Lateef biographer Herb Boyd, plus interviews with Bennie Maupin, Wayne Segal and more.


• Mal Waldron – Stardust & Starlight: At The Jazz Showcase
2-LP set featuring Waldron with bassist Steve Rodby, drummer Wilbur “the Chief” Campbell, and saxophonist Sonny Stitt captured in August 1979. Newly curated liner notes by Howard Mandel, interviews with pianist Lafayette Gilchrist, bassist Steve Rodby, Wayne Segal and more.


TIME TRAVELER RECORDINGS 

• Terry Callier – At The Earl of Old Town
2-LP set featuring the influential singer/songwriter at just 22-years-old.  A compelling never-before-released 1967 solo performance, recorded by NEA Jazz Master Joe Segal. The package includes comprehensive liner notes by Callier’s longtime friend, Real Jazz Sirius/XM program director Mark Ruffin and comments by daughter Sunny Callier. 


• Roy Hargrove – BERN
Recorded at the International Jazzfestival Bern, Switzerland in May 2000, the album captures a vital, previously unissued Roy Hargrove date showcasing the then 30-year-old trumpeter/bandleader at the height of his powers. The package features extensive liner notes by noted jazz journalist/author Nate Chinen.

• Buster Williams – Pinnacle
Williams’ celebrated 1975 debut album will be reissued for the first time by Time Traveler Recordings’ Muse Master Edition Series. Package includes original 1975 notes by Elliot Meadow, new liners by noted journalist Mike Flynn and a rare period photo by Raymond Ross. 

ELEMENTAL RECORDS

• Michel Petrucciani – Kuumbwa (Europe only)
2-LP set capturing a fiery 1987 performance at Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz, California. The first Petrucciani release among the label’s many jazz treasures, the recording features the legendary pianist with bassist Dave Holland and drummer Eliot Zigmund. The thoughtfully annotated set includes reflections by pianist’s son Alexandre Petrucciani, drummer Eliot Zigmund, Italian pianist Enrico Pieranunzi, journalist Thierry Pérémarti, and Kuumbwa Co-Founder Tim Jackson.

• Bill Evans at the BBC
2-LP set featuring spellbinding, intimate music from a 1965 performance showcasing the legendary pianist’s trio with bassist Chuck Israels and drummer Larry Bunker which aired on the British TV program Jazz 625, hosted by English trumpet player Humphrey Lyttelton. The comprehensive package includes notes by Evans scholar Marc Myers, appreciations by Jamie Cullum and James Pearson, and an interview with Israels who told Marc Myers, “Yes, we were damn near perfect at the BBC."

• Cecil Taylor Unit – Fragments, The Complete 1969 Salle Pleyel Concerts 
3-LP set featuring two explosive never-before released Cecil Taylor Unit performances featuring the avant-jazz pianist’s 1969 Unit with saxophonist Jimmy Lyons, saxophonist/flutist Sam Rivers and drummer Andrew Cyrille at their creative peak. The expansive package includes notes by Taylor biographer Philip Freeman, memories from drummer Andrew Cyrille and appreciations from Karen Borca, Matthew Shipp, Jack DeJohnette and more.

• Freddie King – Feeling Alright: The Complete 1975 Nancy Jazz Pulsation Concerts
3-LP set featuring the blues legend Freddie King live before more than 50,000 fans in October 1975, the final full year of his life. Joining King are organist Alvin Hemphill, guitarist Ed Lively, pianist Lewis Stephens, bassist Benny Turner and drummer Calep Emphrey. The deluxe package features appreciations from his daughter, Wanda King, as well as ZZ Top’s Billy Gibbons, plus liner notes by author Cary Baker. The set documents an essential blues artist whose ferocious guitar tone, commanding singing, and genre-bridging vision helped reshape modern blues and rock.

hank you to our sponsor SVS for supporting this episode!

https://www.svsound.com

In the Episode:

• Zev Feldman, Elemental, Time Traveler, and Resonance Records
• Eric Pye, Vintage Audio Columnist
• Mitch Anderson, Producer

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All.
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Music, Home Theater, and Headphone news by visiting:
https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #vintageaudio #RSD2026 #RecordStoreDay #vinylcommunity #analogreissue #podcast #ecoustics #blackcircleradio #audioloveyyc #instavinyl #vinylcommunity #resonancerecords #elementalrecords #timetravelerrecordings #musicindustrynews

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71326302Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:00:00 +0000Black Circle StudiosIf you’re lining up for Record Store Day 2026, this episode focuses on the one name that matters most: Zev Feldman, known as The Jazz Detective. Best known for his first-release live recordings of Bill Evans on Resonance and Elemental, Feldman has...
For Record Store Day 2026, he goes further than ever with 11 new jazz releases (including the Evans) across Resonance, Elemental, and Time Traveler Recordings, the label he co founded to bring back rare and hard to find 1970s jazz albums from the Muse catalog. This is not filler for collectors. It is a serious expansion of what Record Store Day can deliver.


Join Eric Pye and Mitch Anderson as they break down the full slate, the continued demand for the Bill Evans RSD series, and the reality of tracking down and restoring lost recordings. At the center is Feldman’s latest discovery, a deep archive from legendary Chicago club owner Joe Segal, now driving an ongoing series of never before heard live albums, with five debuting for RSD 2026. If you care about jazz, vinyl, and making smart choices before the lines form, this conversation gives you a real advantage.

RESONANCE RECORDS

• Joe Henderson  – Consonance: Live at the Jazz Showcase  
3-LP set featuring saxophone titan Joe Henderson and his quartet with pianist Joanne Brackeen, bassist Steve Rodby and drummer Danny Spencer captured in February of 1978. Liners by John Koenig, reflections by Brackeen, Rodby and Spencer, but Joe Segal’s son Wayne.

• Ahmad Jamal – At The Jazz Showcase: Live in Chicago 
2-LP set featuring the iconic pianist with bassist John Heard and drummer Frank Gant on March 20-21, 1976. Newly curated liner notes by Jamal scholar Eugene Holley, Jr. with memories from Jamal’s daughter Sumayah and appreciations from pianists Joe Alterman and Fred Hersch.
• Yusef Lateef – Alight Upon The Lake: Live at the Jazz Showcase 
3-LP set featuring Lateef with pianist Kenny Barron, bassist Bob Cunningham and drummer Albert "Tootie" Heath captured live in June of 1975. Liner notes by Lateef biographer Herb Boyd, plus interviews with Bennie Maupin, Wayne Segal and more.


• Mal Waldron – Stardust & Starlight: At The Jazz Showcase
2-LP set featuring Waldron with bassist Steve Rodby, drummer Wilbur “the Chief” Campbell, and saxophonist Sonny Stitt captured in August 1979. Newly curated liner notes by Howard Mandel, interviews with pianist Lafayette Gilchrist, bassist Steve Rodby, Wayne Segal and more.


TIME TRAVELER RECORDINGS 

• Terry Callier – At The Earl of Old Town
2-LP set featuring the influential singer/songwriter at just 22-years-old.  A compelling never-before-released 1967 solo performance, recorded by NEA Jazz Master Joe Segal. The package includes comprehensive liner notes by Callier’s longtime friend, Real Jazz Sirius/XM program director Mark Ruffin and comments by daughter Sunny Callier. 


• Roy Hargrove – BERN
Recorded at the International Jazzfestival Bern, Switzerland in May 2000, the album captures a vital, previously unissued Roy Hargrove date showcasing the then 30-year-old trumpeter/bandleader at the height of his powers. The package features extensive liner notes by noted jazz journalist/author Nate Chinen.

• Buster Williams – Pinnacle
Williams’ celebrated 1975 debut album will be reissued for the first time by Time Traveler Recordings’ Muse Master Edition Series. Package includes original 1975 notes by Elliot Meadow, new liners by noted journalist Mike Flynn and a rare period photo by Raymond Ross. 

ELEMENTAL RECORDS

• Michel Petrucciani – Kuumbwa (Europe only)
2-LP set capturing a fiery 1987 performance at Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz, California. The first Petrucciani release among the...]]>4108false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/perfect-sound-forever-why-aren-t-we-there-yet-w-rob-watts--70663526
Sponsors: Thank you to our sponsors SVS & Shure

Panel:
Rob Watts, Digital Audio Consultant, Chord Electronics
Brian Mitchell, Host & eCoustics Founder

Credits:
Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting: https://www.ecoustics.com

#ecoustics #dacs #chordelectronics #audioengineering #digitalaudio #musicstreaming #hifi #audiophile 

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70663526Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:26:58 +0000Black Circle StudiosJoin Chord Electronics’ digital audio consultant Rob Watts as he dives deep into the challenges of reproducing lifelike sound from 16-bit/44.1kHz PCM. From his groundbreaking DAC designs—spanning $650 to $20,000—to why off-the-shelf chips can’t...
Sponsors: Thank you to our sponsors SVS & Shure

Panel:
Rob Watts, Digital Audio Consultant, Chord Electronics
Brian Mitchell, Host & eCoustics Founder

Credits:
Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting: https://www.ecoustics.com

#ecoustics #dacs #chordelectronics #audioengineering #digitalaudio #musicstreaming #hifi #audiophile 

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>5261false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-jal-to-jazz-kissa-why-japan-became-the-cultural-capital-of-audio--70336355
In this episode of the eCoustics podcast, resident Japanophile Eric Pye (@audioloveyyc) and reluctant future convert Mitch Anderson (@blackcircleradio) go all in on Japan’s cultural gravity and its quiet takeover of audio: the pilgrimage to e-Earphone, late night jazz kissa listening rooms, Technics heritage, Three Blind Mice pressings, JICO styli, portable travel rigs, flying JAL, record hunting in back alleys, and why Japan still treats music as ritual instead of background noise. This isn’t tourism hype it’s immersion, listening culture, and what the rest of us may have forgotten.

Links for further information:
Japanese Jazz Kissa and the Art of the Piano Trio: Exit to Vintage Street
Jazz Kissa Culture Goes Global: Exit to Vintage Street
Jazz City online store: Purchase Jazz Kissa magazines and books
Tokyo Jazz Joints website
@jazz_kissa on Instagram


Thank you to our sponsor SVS & Shure for supporting this episode!

https://www.svsound.com

https://www.shure.com

In the Episode:

• Eric Pye, Vintage Audio Columnist
• Mitch Anderson, Producer

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All.
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Music, Home Theater, and Headphone news by visiting:
https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #vintageaudio #jazzkissa #japanesejazz #vinylcommunity #consumerelectronics #podcast #jico #ecousticsd #blackcircleradio #audioloveyyc #instavinyl #vinylcommunity

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70336355Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:39:06 +0000Black Circle StudiosJapan has become the world’s most in demand travel destination since the pandemic, but beyond cherry blossoms, bullet trains, Lawson runs, anime and those dangerously good 7-Eleven egg salad sandwiches, there’s a deeper pull that audiophiles can’t...
In this episode of the eCoustics podcast, resident Japanophile Eric Pye (@audioloveyyc) and reluctant future convert Mitch Anderson (@blackcircleradio) go all in on Japan’s cultural gravity and its quiet takeover of audio: the pilgrimage to e-Earphone, late night jazz kissa listening rooms, Technics heritage, Three Blind Mice pressings, JICO styli, portable travel rigs, flying JAL, record hunting in back alleys, and why Japan still treats music as ritual instead of background noise. This isn’t tourism hype it’s immersion, listening culture, and what the rest of us may have forgotten.

Links for further information:
Japanese Jazz Kissa and the Art of the Piano Trio: Exit to Vintage Street
Jazz Kissa Culture Goes Global: Exit to Vintage Street
Jazz City online store: Purchase Jazz Kissa magazines and books
Tokyo Jazz Joints website
@jazz_kissa on Instagram


Thank you to our sponsor SVS & Shure for supporting this episode!

https://www.svsound.com

https://www.shure.com

In the Episode:

• Eric Pye, Vintage Audio Columnist
• Mitch Anderson, Producer

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All.
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Music, Home Theater, and Headphone news by visiting:
https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #vintageaudio #jazzkissa #japanesejazz #vinylcommunity #consumerelectronics #podcast #jico #ecousticsd #blackcircleradio #audioloveyyc #instavinyl #vinylcommunity

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3006false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tube-amps-in-2026-rolling-glass-blowing-fuses-and-why-valves-still-reign-victorious--70052206
The discussion cuts through tube rolling reality versus placebo and the ongoing new production versus NOS debate. It also looks at why Ray Tubes are suddenly on everyone’s radar and what Jeremy’s amp building class at the American Wireless Communication Museum teaches you that spec sheets never will.

Along the way, we connect the dots between Talk Talk’s obsessive studio craft, Miles Davis with Jimmy Cobb’s unshakable timing, and the Tron soundtrack, while getting very real about tube amp safety; from blown parts to painful zaps, because high voltage does not care how experienced you think you are.

Thank you to SVS and Shure for their support of our programming!

https://www.svsound.com

https://www.shure.com

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Don't forget to check our website for daily updates on the latest electronics, news, recommendations, and deals on high-end audio, loudspeakers, earphones, TVs, and more.

https://www.ecoustics.com

#raytubes #vacuumtubes #audiovalves #vinylcommunity #audioloveyyc #budgetaudiophiler #blackcircleradio #ecoustics #hifi #audiophile #hometheater #listeningroom #musicindustry #analogaudio 

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70052206Fri, 13 Feb 2026 22:45:26 +0000Black Circle StudiosVacuum tubes are supposed to be extinct yet here we are in 2026 still arguing swapping and occasionally getting electrocuted. In this episode Mitch Anderson, Eric Pye, and Jeremy Sikora strip the romance out of valves and talk about why they still...
The discussion cuts through tube rolling reality versus placebo and the ongoing new production versus NOS debate. It also looks at why Ray Tubes are suddenly on everyone’s radar and what Jeremy’s amp building class at the American Wireless Communication Museum teaches you that spec sheets never will.

Along the way, we connect the dots between Talk Talk’s obsessive studio craft, Miles Davis with Jimmy Cobb’s unshakable timing, and the Tron soundtrack, while getting very real about tube amp safety; from blown parts to painful zaps, because high voltage does not care how experienced you think you are.

Thank you to SVS and Shure for their support of our programming!

https://www.svsound.com

https://www.shure.com

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Don't forget to check our website for daily updates on the latest electronics, news, recommendations, and deals on high-end audio, loudspeakers, earphones, TVs, and more.

https://www.ecoustics.com

#raytubes #vacuumtubes #audiovalves #vinylcommunity #audioloveyyc #budgetaudiophiler #blackcircleradio #ecoustics #hifi #audiophile #hometheater #listeningroom #musicindustry #analogaudio 

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3470false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-kloss-to-kelley-the-modern-klh-story-five-ks-no-strikes--69675409
The discussion traces the influence of Henry Kloss, the shared DNA linking Klipsch, Kelley, Kyocera, and KLH, and how those ideas continue to inform real-world speaker engineering. Attention turns to KLH’s current lineup—specifically the Model Three, Model Five, and Model Seven—with the Five and Seven competing for Eric’s eCoustics 2025 Editors’ Choice Floorstanding Loudspeakers vote based on listening, not legacy. 

If you want a clear-eyed look at where KLH has been and why its modern speakers still deserve serious consideration, this episode delivers without the marketing gloss.

Thank you to SVS and Shure for their support of our programming!

https://www.svsound.com

https://www.shure.com

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Don't forget to check our website for daily updates on the latest electronics, news, recommendations, and deals on high-end audio, loudspeakers, earphones, TVs, and more.

https://www.ecoustics.com

#KLHspeakers #vinylcommunity #audioloveyyc #KLHModelSeven #ecoustics #hifi #audiophile #hometheater #listeningroom #musicindustry #loudspeakerdesign #HIFIHistory

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69675409Fri, 30 Jan 2026 01:30:01 +0000Black Circle StudioseCoustics Vintage Editor Eric Pye and Producer Mitch Anderson sit down with Dave Kelley, President of KLH, for a grounded conversation on loudspeaker design, KLH’s history, and how a legacy brand operates in today’s market without leaning on nostalgia...
The discussion traces the influence of Henry Kloss, the shared DNA linking Klipsch, Kelley, Kyocera, and KLH, and how those ideas continue to inform real-world speaker engineering. Attention turns to KLH’s current lineup—specifically the Model Three, Model Five, and Model Seven—with the Five and Seven competing for Eric’s eCoustics 2025 Editors’ Choice Floorstanding Loudspeakers vote based on listening, not legacy. 

If you want a clear-eyed look at where KLH has been and why its modern speakers still deserve serious consideration, this episode delivers without the marketing gloss.

Thank you to SVS and Shure for their support of our programming!

https://www.svsound.com

https://www.shure.com

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Don't forget to check our website for daily updates on the latest electronics, news, recommendations, and deals on high-end audio, loudspeakers, earphones, TVs, and more.

https://www.ecoustics.com

#KLHspeakers #vinylcommunity #audioloveyyc #KLHModelSeven #ecoustics #hifi #audiophile #hometheater #listeningroom #musicindustry #loudspeakerdesign #HIFIHistory

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>4084false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ces-2026-best-in-show-soundbars-wireless-speakers-tvs-projectors--69489140
View all Best in Show CES 2026 Awards:
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-ces-2026/


Panel:
Brian Mitchell, Host and eCoustics Founder
Chris Boylan, Editor at Large
Robert Silva, News Correspondent 
Mitch Anderson, Producer

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#ces2026 #cesconvention #audiophile #hifi #hometheater #lifestylesound #interiordesign #audioindustry #ecoustics #projectors #4ktv #luxuryaudio #luxuryav #inwallspeakers #2026tvs #consumertech #futuretech #multimedianews



• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69489140Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:54:11 +0000Black Circle StudiosFresh off a week in Las Vegas, the eCoustics team breaks down the CES 2026 Best in Show award winners across speakers, soundbars, wireless audio, TVs, home theater projectors, and headphones, explaining who stood out, why these products impressed us...
View all Best in Show CES 2026 Awards:
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-ces-2026/


Panel:
Brian Mitchell, Host and eCoustics Founder
Chris Boylan, Editor at Large
Robert Silva, News Correspondent 
Mitch Anderson, Producer

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#ces2026 #cesconvention #audiophile #hifi #hometheater #lifestylesound #interiordesign #audioindustry #ecoustics #projectors #4ktv #luxuryaudio #luxuryav #inwallspeakers #2026tvs #consumertech #futuretech #multimedianews



• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>5103false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/heos-can-do-all-that-phil-jones-on-multi-room-audio-hi-res-streaming-and-everything-you-ve-been-ignoring--69358994
Phil Jones of Harman Lifestyle joins us to lay out what HEOS can really do — including the tricks Sonos, BluOS, and WiiM would probably prefer you didn’t mention. Simple to run, surprisingly deep, and absolutely worth a fresh look.

Thank you to our sponsor SVS for a phenomenal year of collaboration and support of our programming! https://www.svsound.com

On the panel:

Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEO
Chris Boylan, Editor at Large
Phil Jones, Harman Lifestyle

Credits:

Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting: https://www.ecoustics.com

#ecoustics #avtrends #heos #musicstreaming #multiroomstreaming #networkstreaming #denon #marantz #qobuz #hifi #audiophile #vintageaudio #hometheater #dolbyatmos #headphones #vinylcommunity #harmanlifestyle

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69358994Thu, 08 Jan 2026 20:47:51 +0000Black Circle StudiosIf you want music in every room without juggling multiple apps, this is your episode. HEOS isn’t just in Denon and Marantz gear — it’s built into a growing ecosystem of speakers, AVRs, soundbars, and components across the Harman Lifestyle portfolio....
Phil Jones of Harman Lifestyle joins us to lay out what HEOS can really do — including the tricks Sonos, BluOS, and WiiM would probably prefer you didn’t mention. Simple to run, surprisingly deep, and absolutely worth a fresh look.

Thank you to our sponsor SVS for a phenomenal year of collaboration and support of our programming! https://www.svsound.com

On the panel:

Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEO
Chris Boylan, Editor at Large
Phil Jones, Harman Lifestyle

Credits:

Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting: https://www.ecoustics.com

#ecoustics #avtrends #heos #musicstreaming #multiroomstreaming #networkstreaming #denon #marantz #qobuz #hifi #audiophile #vintageaudio #hometheater #dolbyatmos #headphones #vinylcommunity #harmanlifestyle

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2475false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-year-in-review-the-gear-that-actually-delivered-no-excuses-no-hype--69149927
It’s a wide-ranging, candid discussion about what impressed us.And because the timing couldn’t be better, the ink is barely dry on our massive eCoustics Editors’ Choice awards list. If you want to know which products actually earned a spot—and which ones quietly didn’t—you’ll want to listen first, then check the list.Less hype. More perspective. And no participation trophies.

Thank you to our sponsor SVS for a phenomenal year of collaboration and support of our programming! https://www.svsound.com

On the panel:

Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEO
Chris Boylan, Editor at Large
W. Jennings, Sr. Portables Editor
Eric Pye, Contributor / IG Influencer @audioloveyyc
Ealan Osborne, Mr. eCoustically Speaking
Mitch Anderson, Podcast Producer

Products mentioned:

Chris Boylan:
> Sony Bravia 8 II
> Hisense L9Q UST
> Kaleidescape Strato E and Strato V
> Denon AVR-X3800H
> Samsung Micro RGB
> Dirac Acoustic Room Treatment

Ealan Osborne:
> Sony STR-AZ7000ES
> Google Eclipsa
> DTS:X Profile 2

William Jennings:
> Sony WH-1000XM6
> Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
> Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
> Audeze CRBN2
> Questyle QCC Pro
> Astell&Kern SP4000 DAP
> Bose Ultra Open-Ear buds

Eric Pye:
> Vinyl reissues
> KLH Model Five
> KLH Model Seven

Mitch Anderson:
> MoFi UltraTracker
> Ray Tubes

Brian Mitchell:
> Canvas HiFi
> Canvas HiFi Frame
> Bacch 3D

Related links:
> https://www.ecoustics.com/best-right-now/


Credits:

Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting: https://www.ecoustics.com

#ecoustics #avtrends #2025bestof #hifi #audiophile #vintageaudio #hometheater #dolbyatmos #headphones #vinylcommunity #yearinreview

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69149927Sat, 20 Dec 2025 20:29:08 +0000Black Circle StudiosIn this episode, the eCoustics team cut through a year of hype, delays, and eyebrow-raising price hikes to talk about the products that genuinely moved the needle across hi-fi, head-fi, and home theater. We cover the TVs and projectors that finally...
It’s a wide-ranging, candid discussion about what impressed us.And because the timing couldn’t be better, the ink is barely dry on our massive eCoustics Editors’ Choice awards list. If you want to know which products actually earned a spot—and which ones quietly didn’t—you’ll want to listen first, then check the list.Less hype. More perspective. And no participation trophies.

Thank you to our sponsor SVS for a phenomenal year of collaboration and support of our programming! https://www.svsound.com

On the panel:

Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEO
Chris Boylan, Editor at Large
W. Jennings, Sr. Portables Editor
Eric Pye, Contributor / IG Influencer @audioloveyyc
Ealan Osborne, Mr. eCoustically Speaking
Mitch Anderson, Podcast Producer

Products mentioned:

Chris Boylan:
> Sony Bravia 8 II
> Hisense L9Q UST
> Kaleidescape Strato E and Strato V
> Denon AVR-X3800H
> Samsung Micro RGB
> Dirac Acoustic Room Treatment

Ealan Osborne:
> Sony STR-AZ7000ES
> Google Eclipsa
> DTS:X Profile 2

William Jennings:
> Sony WH-1000XM6
> Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
> Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2
> Audeze CRBN2
> Questyle QCC Pro
> Astell&Kern SP4000 DAP
> Bose Ultra Open-Ear buds

Eric Pye:
> Vinyl reissues
> KLH Model Five
> KLH Model Seven

Mitch Anderson:
> MoFi UltraTracker
> Ray Tubes

Brian Mitchell:
> Canvas HiFi
> Canvas HiFi Frame
> Bacch 3D

Related links:
> https://www.ecoustics.com/best-right-now/


Credits:

Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting: https://www.ecoustics.com

#ecoustics #avtrends #2025bestof #hifi #audiophile #vintageaudio #hometheater #dolbyatmos #headphones #vinylcommunity #yearinreview

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>5286false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-ust-projector-showdown-results-analyzed-with-projectorscreen-com-and-projectorreviews-com--68744201
• Epson QS100 3-Chip Laser-Lit LCD Projector – 4,500 Lumens ($4,999)
• Formovie Theater Premium Triple Laser DLP Projector – 2,200 Lumens ($2,799)
• Hisense L9Q Triple Laser DLP Projector – 5,000 Lumens ($5,999)
• Hisense PT1 Triple Laser DLP Projector – 2,500 Lumens ($2,999)
• Hisense PX3 Pro Triple Laser DLP Projector – 3,000 Lumens ($3,499)
• JMGO O2S Ultra Triple Laser DLP Projector – 3,600 Lumens ($2,999)
• Nexigo Aurora Pro MKII Hybrid Triple Laser/LED DLP Projector – 2,400 Lumens ($3,499)*
• XGIMI Aura 2 GTV Hybrid Laser/LED DLP Projector – 2,200 Lumens ($2,699)

The 2025 UST Projector Showdown was held November 8, 2025 at ProjectorScreen.com's headquarters in New Jersey, which crowed winners across four categories:

1. Best for Mixed use in Bright and Dark Rooms
2. Best for Home Theater
3. Best Value
4. Best Overall Picture Performance

Find out who won and how it all went down.

Panel:
• Brian Mitchell, Founder, eCoustics
• Chris Boylan, Editor-at-Large, eCoustics
• Brian Gluck, Owner, ProjectorScreen.com
• Phil Jones, Owner, ProjectorReviews.com

Related links:
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/best-ust-projectors-2025-showdown/
https://www.projectorscreen.com/blogs/insights/the-2025-ust-projector-showdown-results
https://www.projectorreviews.com/2025-ultra-short-throw-projector-showdown-recap/

Credits:

Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting: https://www.ecoustics.com

#USTProjector #USTshowdown #miniprojector #ecoustics #projectorscreens #projectorshootout #hometheater #hdr #uhd #4k #8k #tvtech #2025bestoftech #2025tv

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68744201Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:56:20 +0000Black Circle StudiosThis episode examines the results from the 2025 Ultra-Short Throw (UST) Projector Showdown with event organizer, Brian Gluck of ProjectorScreen.com and emcee, Phil Jones of ProjectorReviews.com. The UST Projector Showdown allowed 6 judges to rate 9...
• Epson QS100 3-Chip Laser-Lit LCD Projector – 4,500 Lumens ($4,999)
• Formovie Theater Premium Triple Laser DLP Projector – 2,200 Lumens ($2,799)
• Hisense L9Q Triple Laser DLP Projector – 5,000 Lumens ($5,999)
• Hisense PT1 Triple Laser DLP Projector – 2,500 Lumens ($2,999)
• Hisense PX3 Pro Triple Laser DLP Projector – 3,000 Lumens ($3,499)
• JMGO O2S Ultra Triple Laser DLP Projector – 3,600 Lumens ($2,999)
• Nexigo Aurora Pro MKII Hybrid Triple Laser/LED DLP Projector – 2,400 Lumens ($3,499)*
• XGIMI Aura 2 GTV Hybrid Laser/LED DLP Projector – 2,200 Lumens ($2,699)

The 2025 UST Projector Showdown was held November 8, 2025 at ProjectorScreen.com's headquarters in New Jersey, which crowed winners across four categories:

1. Best for Mixed use in Bright and Dark Rooms
2. Best for Home Theater
3. Best Value
4. Best Overall Picture Performance

Find out who won and how it all went down.

Panel:
• Brian Mitchell, Founder, eCoustics
• Chris Boylan, Editor-at-Large, eCoustics
• Brian Gluck, Owner, ProjectorScreen.com
• Phil Jones, Owner, ProjectorReviews.com

Related links:
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/best-ust-projectors-2025-showdown/
https://www.projectorscreen.com/blogs/insights/the-2025-ust-projector-showdown-results
https://www.projectorreviews.com/2025-ultra-short-throw-projector-showdown-recap/

Credits:

Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting: https://www.ecoustics.com

#USTProjector #USTshowdown #miniprojector #ecoustics #projectorscreens #projectorshootout #hometheater #hdr #uhd #4k #8k #tvtech #2025bestoftech #2025tv

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2538false109fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/denon-vs-marantz-battle-of-the-avrs-which-one-is-worth-your-cash--68342949
Discover the subtle—and not-so-subtle—differences, what really matters for your Dolby Atmos setup, and which brand might make your wallet sigh. Perfect for home theater enthusiasts ready to cut through the hype and make a smart buy.

Thank you to our sponsor of this episode, HEOS! For more information please visit:

https://www.denon.com/en-us/plp/heos

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile  #ecoustics #avr #heos #surroundsound #denon #marantz #soundunited #bowerswilkins #polk #hometheater 


• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68342949Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:42:27 +0000Black Circle StudiosConfused by the Denon vs. Marantz AVR maze? Join eCoustics Founder Brian Mitchell, Editor at Large Chris Boylan, and Phil Jones, Global Director of Training at Harman International, as they break down 19 AVRs ranging from $400 to $7,200. Though Denon...
Discover the subtle—and not-so-subtle—differences, what really matters for your Dolby Atmos setup, and which brand might make your wallet sigh. Perfect for home theater enthusiasts ready to cut through the hype and make a smart buy.

Thank you to our sponsor of this episode, HEOS! For more information please visit:

https://www.denon.com/en-us/plp/heos

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile  #ecoustics #avr #heos #surroundsound #denon #marantz #soundunited #bowerswilkins #polk #hometheater 


• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

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https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2242false108fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-dweeb-to-rock-star-how-hi-fi-earplugs-like-etymotic-s-music-pro-elite-took-over-concerts--68003502
Etymotic’s new Music Pro Elite are at the front of that shift, and Tim Monroe, Sr. Director of Engineering, along with Chris Roth, Principal Engineer at Etymotic Research, join us to break down why and how these things work so damn well.

Thank you to HEOS, and SVS for supporting this episode!

www.svsound.com

https://www.marantz.com/en-us/world-of-marantz/heos

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Don't forget to check our website for daily updates on the latest electronics, news, recommendations, and deals on high-end audio, loudspeakers, earphones, TVs, and more.

www.ecoustics.com

#ecoustics #hifi #audiophile #avtech #musicindustry #liveconcertexperience #hearingprotection #hifiearplugs #hearingsaftey #loudnesswars #hearingaid #etymotic #lifestyleav #earplugs

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

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https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68003502Mon, 06 Oct 2025 19:56:42 +0000Black Circle StudiosBack in the 80s and 90s, earplugs at a concert were a one-way ticket to dweeb status. Protecting your hearing? Please. You might as well have stayed home with a VHS and some Tang. These days it’s the opposite—walk into any venue and half the crowd is...
Etymotic’s new Music Pro Elite are at the front of that shift, and Tim Monroe, Sr. Director of Engineering, along with Chris Roth, Principal Engineer at Etymotic Research, join us to break down why and how these things work so damn well.

Thank you to HEOS, and SVS for supporting this episode!

www.svsound.com

https://www.marantz.com/en-us/world-of-marantz/heos

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Don't forget to check our website for daily updates on the latest electronics, news, recommendations, and deals on high-end audio, loudspeakers, earphones, TVs, and more.

www.ecoustics.com

#ecoustics #hifi #audiophile #avtech #musicindustry #liveconcertexperience #hearingprotection #hifiearplugs #hearingsaftey #loudnesswars #hearingaid #etymotic #lifestyleav #earplugs

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

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https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2454false107fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bowers-wilkins-801-at-abbey-road-studios-celebrating-45-years-of-iconic-sound-with-andy-kerr--67903358
Thank you to Denon, SVS and Shure for their support of our programming!

www.svsound.com

www.denon.com

www.shure.com

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Don't forget to check our website for daily updates on the latest electronics, news, recommendations, and deals on high-end audio, loudspeakers, earphones, TVs, and more.

www.ecoustics.com

#abbeyroadstudios #bowersandwilkins #studiomonitors #signatureseries #B&W801 #ecoustics #hifi #audiophile #hometheater #avtech #musicindustry #projectors #recordingstudios 

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

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https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67903358Fri, 26 Sep 2025 10:30:07 +0000Black Circle StudiosThe Bowers & Wilkins 801 isn’t just another loudspeaker—it’s the one Abbey Road Studios trusted when the music actually mattered. For 45 years, the 801 has been part of legendary recordings that shaped how we hear music, and now it’s back in the...
Thank you to Denon, SVS and Shure for their support of our programming!

www.svsound.com

www.denon.com

www.shure.com

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Don't forget to check our website for daily updates on the latest electronics, news, recommendations, and deals on high-end audio, loudspeakers, earphones, TVs, and more.

www.ecoustics.com

#abbeyroadstudios #bowersandwilkins #studiomonitors #signatureseries #B&W801 #ecoustics #hifi #audiophile #hometheater #avtech #musicindustry #projectors #recordingstudios 

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

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https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3052false106fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/best-a-v-gear-of-cedia-expo-2025-with-special-guest-john-sciacca--67785052
Panel:
John Sciacca, Partner at Custom Theater and Audio
Chris Boylan, eCoustics Editor-at-Large
Robert Silva, eCoustics Sr. News Correspondent
Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder and Host

Thank you to Marantz and SVS for their support of our programming!

www.svsound.com

www.marantz.com

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Don't forget to check our website for daily updates on the latest electronics, news, recommendations, and deals on high-end audio, loudspeakers, earphones, TVs, and more.

www.ecoustics.com

#cedia2025 #ecoustics #hifi #audiophile #hometheater #avtech #custominstall #bestof2025tech #musicindustry #projectors #dolbyatmos #bestsoundbar #besttv #beststereo


• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

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https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67785052Tue, 16 Sep 2025 20:57:52 +0000Black Circle StudiosA/V industry expert and custom integrator John Sciacca joins the eCoustics team to break down our top picks from CEDIA Expo 2025, held September 3–6. The annual trade show covers everything from home theater and soundbars to architectural speakers and...
Panel:
John Sciacca, Partner at Custom Theater and Audio
Chris Boylan, eCoustics Editor-at-Large
Robert Silva, eCoustics Sr. News Correspondent
Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder and Host

Thank you to Marantz and SVS for their support of our programming!

www.svsound.com

www.marantz.com

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Don't forget to check our website for daily updates on the latest electronics, news, recommendations, and deals on high-end audio, loudspeakers, earphones, TVs, and more.

www.ecoustics.com

#cedia2025 #ecoustics #hifi #audiophile #hometheater #avtech #custominstall #bestof2025tech #musicindustry #projectors #dolbyatmos #bestsoundbar #besttv #beststereo


• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3968false105fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/buckingham-nicks-finally-gets-a-reissue-the-rhino-in-the-room-exposed-with-kevin-gray--67647992
Thank you to Bowers & Wilkins and SVS for their support of our programming!

www.svsound.com

www.bowerswilkins.com

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Don't forget to check our website for daily updates on the latest electronics, news, recommendations, and deals on high-end audio, loudspeakers, earphones, TVs, and more.

www.ecoustics.com

#fleetwoodmac #ecoustics #audiophilereissue #vinylreissue #buckinghamnicks #rhinorecords #kevingray #cohearentaudio #vinylcommunity #classicalbums #hifi #audiophile #vinylmastering #recordindustry #musicindustry

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

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https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67647992Fri, 05 Sep 2025 20:30:17 +0000Black Circle StudiosThe Rhino in the room can’t be ignored: after decades in the vault, Buckingham Nicks is finally getting a reissue. eCoustics Editors Eric Pye, Jeremy Sikora, and producer Mitch Anderson team up with mastering engineer Kevin Gray (Cohearent Audio) to...
Thank you to Bowers & Wilkins and SVS for their support of our programming!

www.svsound.com

www.bowerswilkins.com

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Don't forget to check our website for daily updates on the latest electronics, news, recommendations, and deals on high-end audio, loudspeakers, earphones, TVs, and more.

www.ecoustics.com

#fleetwoodmac #ecoustics #audiophilereissue #vinylreissue #buckinghamnicks #rhinorecords #kevingray #cohearentaudio #vinylcommunity #classicalbums #hifi #audiophile #vinylmastering #recordindustry #musicindustry

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3247false104fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/best-in-show-at-audio-advice-live-2025-awesome-audio-home-theater-and-more--67461849
View a list of all award winners here:
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-audio-advice-live-2025/

Thank you to SVS and HEOS for sponsoring this episode! 

On the panel:

Brian Mitchell - eCoustics Founder (and host)
Chris Boylan - eCoustics Editor-at-Large
Ealan Osborne - eCoustics Video Producer

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

This episode was originally recorded August 12, 2025. Audio Advice Live 2025 took place at the Sheraton Raleigh Hotel in Raleigh, NC from Aug 1-3, 2025.

#audioadvicelive #hometheater #hifi #bestinshow

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

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https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67461849Thu, 21 Aug 2025 10:00:08 +0000Black Circle StudiosThe eCoustics team discusses their "Best In Show" picks from Audio Advice Live 2025 -- the largest home theater show open to consumers. With over 1,700 attendees and more than 60 experience rooms featuring hifi and home cinema systems from $5,000 to...
View a list of all award winners here:
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-audio-advice-live-2025/

Thank you to SVS and HEOS for sponsoring this episode! 

On the panel:

Brian Mitchell - eCoustics Founder (and host)
Chris Boylan - eCoustics Editor-at-Large
Ealan Osborne - eCoustics Video Producer

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

This episode was originally recorded August 12, 2025. Audio Advice Live 2025 took place at the Sheraton Raleigh Hotel in Raleigh, NC from Aug 1-3, 2025.

#audioadvicelive #hometheater #hifi #bestinshow

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>4442false103fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2025-tv-shootout-results-analyzed-with-youtuber-b-the-installer--67221911B The Installer, joins us on the podcast to discuss the results of the 2025 TV Shootout, where the top-of-the-line 65-inch 4K OLED TVs all went head to head. The four models in the competition included the LG G5, Panasonic Z95B, Samsung S95F, and Sony Bravia 8 II.

Find out how it all went down with B The Installer who was in attendance, along with eCoustics Editor-at-Large, Chris Boylan, who was one of the 9 judges at the event.

With two different perspectives, each offers some surprisingly candid thoughts on the Value Electronics 2025 TV Shootout.

The Contenders:

• LG 65-inch G5 OLED TV (OLED65G5WUA) – $2999.99 – Amazon | Crutchfield
• Panasonic 65-inch Z95B OLED TV (TV65Z95BP) – $3399.99 – Amazon
• Samsung S95F QD-OLED TV (QN65S95F) – $3299.99 – Amazon | Crutchfield
• Sony BRAVIA 8 II QD-OLED TV (K65XR80M2) – $3299.99 – Amazon | Crutchfield

This episode was recorded on July 29, 2025 and moderated by eCoustics founder, Brian Mitchell.

For even more details on this event, check out our in-depth coverage of the 2025 TV Shootout.

Thank you to Polk Audio and SVS for their support of our programming!

www.svsound.com

www.polkaudio.com

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Don't forget to check our website for daily updates on the latest electronics, news, recommendations, and deals on high-end audio, loudspeakers, earphones, TVs, and more.

https://www.ecoustics.com

#2025TVs #tvshootout #bestoftech #sonybravia #sony #samsung #lg #panasonic #ecoustics #hometheater #besttv #oledtv #4ktv

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67221911Fri, 01 Aug 2025 21:46:33 +0000Black Circle StudiosOur friend and popular YouTube tech reviewer, https://www.youtube.com/b_the_installer, joins us on the podcast to discuss the results of the 2025 TV Shootout, where the top-of-the-line 65-inch 4K OLED TVs all went head to head. The four models in the...B The Installer, joins us on the podcast to discuss the results of the 2025 TV Shootout, where the top-of-the-line 65-inch 4K OLED TVs all went head to head. The four models in the competition included the LG G5, Panasonic Z95B, Samsung S95F, and Sony Bravia 8 II.

Find out how it all went down with B The Installer who was in attendance, along with eCoustics Editor-at-Large, Chris Boylan, who was one of the 9 judges at the event.

With two different perspectives, each offers some surprisingly candid thoughts on the Value Electronics 2025 TV Shootout.

The Contenders:

• LG 65-inch G5 OLED TV (OLED65G5WUA) – $2999.99 – Amazon | Crutchfield
• Panasonic 65-inch Z95B OLED TV (TV65Z95BP) – $3399.99 – Amazon
• Samsung S95F QD-OLED TV (QN65S95F) – $3299.99 – Amazon | Crutchfield
• Sony BRAVIA 8 II QD-OLED TV (K65XR80M2) – $3299.99 – Amazon | Crutchfield

This episode was recorded on July 29, 2025 and moderated by eCoustics founder, Brian Mitchell.

For even more details on this event, check out our in-depth coverage of the 2025 TV Shootout.

Thank you to Polk Audio and SVS for their support of our programming!

www.svsound.com

www.polkaudio.com

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Don't forget to check our website for daily updates on the latest electronics, news, recommendations, and deals on high-end audio, loudspeakers, earphones, TVs, and more.

https://www.ecoustics.com

#2025TVs #tvshootout #bestoftech #sonybravia #sony #samsung #lg #panasonic #ecoustics #hometheater #besttv #oledtv #4ktv

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3659false102fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/best-wireless-headphones-and-earbuds-of-2025-so-far--66767362
The good news? Bluetooth and noise cancellation are finally living up to their promises, and the sound gap between wired and wireless is closing fast—especially in the high-end stuff. Whether you're stuck on Sony or Bose, or willing to drop some serious cash on Focal or Bowers & Wilkins, or just wondering if wireless really can stack up to the wired heavyweights—this episode's got the answers. Get ready to feel the burn on your wallet, but at least the sound won't suck.

Thank you to Bowers & Wilkins and SVS for their support of our programming!

www.svsound.com

www.bowerswilkins.com


Hosted by Mitch Anderson, eCoustics Producer
Guest William Jennings, eCoustics Headphone & Portables Editor


Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Don't forget to check our website for daily updates on the latest electronics, news, recommendations, and deals on high-end audio, loudspeakers, earphones, TVs, and more.

www.ecoustics.com

#wirelessheadphones #headphoneindustry #2025headphones #audiophile #hifi #hiresaudio #musicindustrynews #ecoustics #hifinews #headfi #earbuds #vinylcommunity

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66767362Sat, 05 Jul 2025 17:48:43 +0000Black Circle StudiosIn this episode, William Jennings, our Senior Headphones and Portables Editor, dives deep into the wireless headphone and earbud game. He'll name-drop his top picks for 2025 and share his thoughts on where this market is headed. The good news?...
The good news? Bluetooth and noise cancellation are finally living up to their promises, and the sound gap between wired and wireless is closing fast—especially in the high-end stuff. Whether you're stuck on Sony or Bose, or willing to drop some serious cash on Focal or Bowers & Wilkins, or just wondering if wireless really can stack up to the wired heavyweights—this episode's got the answers. Get ready to feel the burn on your wallet, but at least the sound won't suck.

Thank you to Bowers & Wilkins and SVS for their support of our programming!

www.svsound.com

www.bowerswilkins.com


Hosted by Mitch Anderson, eCoustics Producer
Guest William Jennings, eCoustics Headphone & Portables Editor


Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Don't forget to check our website for daily updates on the latest electronics, news, recommendations, and deals on high-end audio, loudspeakers, earphones, TVs, and more.

www.ecoustics.com

#wirelessheadphones #headphoneindustry #2025headphones #audiophile #hifi #hiresaudio #musicindustrynews #ecoustics #hifinews #headfi #earbuds #vinylcommunity

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3415false101fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ecoustics-podcast-100-a-look-back-at-4-years-of-hifi-and-home-theater--66645472
Huge thank you to all of our subscribers, listeners, collaborators, friends, and sponsors for helping to keep us going!

Special thank you to SVS & Q Acoustics for being such longstanding supporters of our podcast messaging. 

www.svsound.com

www.qacoustics.com


Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Don't forget to check our website for daily updates on the latest electronics, news, recommendations, and deals on high-end audio, loudspeakers, earphones, TVs, and more.

www.ecoustics.com


#100thepisode #podcastmilestone #audiophile #hifi #hiresaudio #musicindustrynews #ecoustics #hifinews #homeentertainmenttech #tvreviews #vintageaudio #vinylcommunity


• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66645472Fri, 20 Jun 2025 06:12:37 +0000Black Circle StudiosThe eCoustics podcast has made it to our 100th episode! Let's rewind and check in with our top contributors and editors to recap the highlights - and lowlights? - in the HiFi and home theater industry over these past four years. Huge thank you to all...
Huge thank you to all of our subscribers, listeners, collaborators, friends, and sponsors for helping to keep us going!

Special thank you to SVS & Q Acoustics for being such longstanding supporters of our podcast messaging. 

www.svsound.com

www.qacoustics.com


Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Don't forget to check our website for daily updates on the latest electronics, news, recommendations, and deals on high-end audio, loudspeakers, earphones, TVs, and more.

www.ecoustics.com


#100thepisode #podcastmilestone #audiophile #hifi #hiresaudio #musicindustrynews #ecoustics #hifinews #homeentertainmenttech #tvreviews #vintageaudio #vinylcommunity


• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>4018false100fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/qobuz-connect-is-here-this-hi-res-music-evangelist-tells-us-why-it-matters--66090069
We chat with Qobuz VP of business development and Hi-Res Music Evangelist David Solomon on where Qobuz came from, what its mission is and where it’s going in 2025 and beyond. 

Note: eCoustics readers, listeners and viewers can get an exclusive 60-Day extended trial of the Qobuz streaming service here: 

http://qob.uz/ecoustics

Special offer expires June 14, 2025

Thank you to our sponsors SVS & Qacoustics! For more information please visit:

www.svsound.com
www.qacoustics.com

Panel:
David Solomon, Qobuz V.P of Business Development
Mitch Anderson, Host & eCoustics Podcast Producer
Chris Boylan, Co-Host & eCoustics Editor-at-Large


Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#qobuz #qobuzconnect #audiophile #hifi #hiresaudio #hiresstreaming #dac #musicindustrynews #highendmunich #streamingservices #musicstreamers #heos #ecoustics #hifinews

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66090069Thu, 15 May 2025 13:00:07 +0000Black Circle StudiosQobuz, the leading audiophile-quality music streaming service, just got even better with the introduction of Qobuz Connect. Now subscribers can play their favorite lossless and high resolution audio tracks and albums directly from the cloud to their...
We chat with Qobuz VP of business development and Hi-Res Music Evangelist David Solomon on where Qobuz came from, what its mission is and where it’s going in 2025 and beyond. 

Note: eCoustics readers, listeners and viewers can get an exclusive 60-Day extended trial of the Qobuz streaming service here: 

http://qob.uz/ecoustics

Special offer expires June 14, 2025

Thank you to our sponsors SVS & Qacoustics! For more information please visit:

www.svsound.com
www.qacoustics.com

Panel:
David Solomon, Qobuz V.P of Business Development
Mitch Anderson, Host & eCoustics Podcast Producer
Chris Boylan, Co-Host & eCoustics Editor-at-Large


Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#qobuz #qobuzconnect #audiophile #hifi #hiresaudio #hiresstreaming #dac #musicindustrynews #highendmunich #streamingservices #musicstreamers #heos #ecoustics #hifinews

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3445falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/best-tvs-of-2025-so-far-with-caleb-denison--65916722
Caleb also discusses the launch of his new YouTube channel called CalebRated. But after recording this episode, Digital Trends has claimed ownership of Caleb's new channel forcing YouTube to take down his videos. For the latest information on this issue visit:
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/calebrated-banned-from-youtube/
Caleb now has a GoFundMe to help defray his legal expenses. You can find that here: 
https://gofund.me/3dbb9fda

On the panel:
Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO
Chris Boylan, eCoustics Editor at Large
Caleb Denison, CalebRated

Thank you to our sponsors SVS and Qacoustics!

www.svsound.com
www.qacoustics.com

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #ecoustics #audiophile  #highendaudio #breakingthesoundbarrier #vinylcommunity #streamingnews #youtubenews #channeltakedown #calebrated #digitaltrends #musicindustrynews #broadcastmedianews




• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65916722Mon, 05 May 2025 20:58:23 +0000Black Circle StudiosCaleb Denison, formerly of Digital Trends, joins eCoustics Editor at Large, Chris Boylan and eCoustics Founder, Brian Mitchell to discuss the best 2025 televisions. In addition, Caleb shares his thoughts on the state of the 2025 TV market and the...
Caleb also discusses the launch of his new YouTube channel called CalebRated. But after recording this episode, Digital Trends has claimed ownership of Caleb's new channel forcing YouTube to take down his videos. For the latest information on this issue visit:
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/calebrated-banned-from-youtube/
Caleb now has a GoFundMe to help defray his legal expenses. You can find that here: 
https://gofund.me/3dbb9fda

On the panel:
Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO
Chris Boylan, eCoustics Editor at Large
Caleb Denison, CalebRated

Thank you to our sponsors SVS and Qacoustics!

www.svsound.com
www.qacoustics.com

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #ecoustics #audiophile  #highendaudio #breakingthesoundbarrier #vinylcommunity #streamingnews #youtubenews #channeltakedown #calebrated #digitaltrends #musicindustrynews #broadcastmedianews




• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>4050falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/shure-at-100-untold-stories-from-the-audio-vault--65721038
For more information on Shure please visit their website at https://www.shure.com

Panel:
Michael Pettersen, Shure Resident Historian
Mitch Anderson, Co-Host & eCoustics Podcast Producer
Brian Mitchell, Co-Host & eCoustics Founder


Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #ecoustics #audiophile  #highendaudio #breakingthesoundbarrier #vinylcommunity #livesound #proaudio #proaudionews #shurephonocartridges #shuremicrophones #sm58 #shuresound #shure100 #musicindustrynews #broadcastmedianews



• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65721038Fri, 25 Apr 2025 10:35:07 +0000Black Circle StudiosOn April 25, 2025 Shure celebrates the company's 100th Anniversary, and we take a deep dive into the company's 100 year history with resident historian, and nearly longest tenured employee (since 1976), Michael Pettersen. Michael recounts the various...
For more information on Shure please visit their website at https://www.shure.com

Panel:
Michael Pettersen, Shure Resident Historian
Mitch Anderson, Co-Host & eCoustics Podcast Producer
Brian Mitchell, Co-Host & eCoustics Founder


Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #ecoustics #audiophile  #highendaudio #breakingthesoundbarrier #vinylcommunity #livesound #proaudio #proaudionews #shurephonocartridges #shuremicrophones #sm58 #shuresound #shure100 #musicindustrynews #broadcastmedianews



• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>6966falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/surprisingly-simple-home-theater-hifi-advice-with-nick-brown-of-svs--65291172
Hosted by:
Mitch Anderson, Producer 

Thank you to our sponsors Q Acoustics & SVS!

https://www.qacoustics.com
https://www.svsound.com

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#svsultraevolution #svsspeakers #svssubs #audiophile #hifihappyhour #hifi #2025speakers #hometheater #lifestylesound #interiordesign #speakerdesign #audioindustry #ecoustics #musictech #hifitips 

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65291172Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:30:07 +0000Black Circle StudiosIn the episode Nick Brown, SVS VP of Marketing speaks with eCoustics Podcast Producer, Mitch Anderson about various ways to get the best sound from your home audio setup. Whether you’re buying your first hi-fi or approaching your endgame system, Nick...
Hosted by:
Mitch Anderson, Producer 

Thank you to our sponsors Q Acoustics & SVS!

https://www.qacoustics.com
https://www.svsound.com

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#svsultraevolution #svsspeakers #svssubs #audiophile #hifihappyhour #hifi #2025speakers #hometheater #lifestylesound #interiordesign #speakerdesign #audioindustry #ecoustics #musictech #hifitips 

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3652falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hot-audio-video-trends-in-2025-featuring-channa-d-technodad-on-youtube--64439337
More information can be found on TechnoDad via his YouTube Channel: 
https://www.youtube.com/c/TechnoDad

More on our eCoustics NAMM coverage can be found here: 
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-namm-2025/

Keep up with the latest audio and video news at https://www.ecoustics.com

Thank you to our sponsors SVS & Q Acoustics! For more information on these stellar brands, please click the links below: 

https://www.svsound.com

https://www.qacoustics.com


Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com


#dolbyatmosheadphones #binauralsound #immersivesound #dolbyatmos #spatialaudio #virtuososoftware #aplaudio #aesnews #aes #audioengineers

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64439337Wed, 19 Feb 2025 22:16:59 +0000Black Circle StudiosHot on the heels of CES and NAMM, we asked YouTube's TechnoDad himself, Channa De Silva to chat with us about the cool audio/video gear and technology we've seen at the shows and will be coming to consumers this year. Topics include Dolby Atmos in...
More information can be found on TechnoDad via his YouTube Channel: 
https://www.youtube.com/c/TechnoDad

More on our eCoustics NAMM coverage can be found here: 
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-namm-2025/

Keep up with the latest audio and video news at https://www.ecoustics.com

Thank you to our sponsors SVS & Q Acoustics! For more information on these stellar brands, please click the links below: 

https://www.svsound.com

https://www.qacoustics.com


Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com


#dolbyatmosheadphones #binauralsound #immersivesound #dolbyatmos #spatialaudio #virtuososoftware #aplaudio #aesnews #aes #audioengineers

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3638falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-dolby-atmos-sound-better-over-headphones-hyunkook-lee-of-apl-says-yes--64210081APL (Advanced Psychoacoustics Lab) is dedicated to fixing this problem. The company's Virtuoso software can convert any 2-channel or multi-channel recording to a standard binaural headphone mix that maintains all the sonic cues of a real three-dimensional mix or space. Join eCoustics CEO Brian Mitchell on this episode of the eCoustics podcast as he chats with APL founder Professor Hyunkook Lee to discuss the current state of immersive sound over headphones and what can be done to make it better.

Learn more at:
https://apl-hud.com/


Keep up with the latest audio and video news at https://www.ecoustics.com

Thank you to our sponsors SVS & Q Acoustics! For more information on these stellar brands, please click the links below: 

https://www.svsound.com

https://www.qacoustics.com


Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com


#dolbyatmosheadphones #binauralsound #immersivesound #dolbyatmos #spatialaudio #virtuososoftware #aplaudio #aesnews #aes #audioengineers



• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64210081Wed, 05 Feb 2025 17:51:56 +0000Black Circle StudiosWhile Apple Music, TIDAL and Amazon Music are all pushing spatial audio and immersive sound as the next big thing, the current reality is that, to get the best, most immersive effect, you need speakers: lots and lots of speakers. Of course, you *can*...APL (Advanced Psychoacoustics Lab) is dedicated to fixing this problem. The company's Virtuoso software can convert any 2-channel or multi-channel recording to a standard binaural headphone mix that maintains all the sonic cues of a real three-dimensional mix or space. Join eCoustics CEO Brian Mitchell on this episode of the eCoustics podcast as he chats with APL founder Professor Hyunkook Lee to discuss the current state of immersive sound over headphones and what can be done to make it better.

Learn more at:
https://apl-hud.com/


Keep up with the latest audio and video news at https://www.ecoustics.com

Thank you to our sponsors SVS & Q Acoustics! For more information on these stellar brands, please click the links below: 

https://www.svsound.com

https://www.qacoustics.com


Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com


#dolbyatmosheadphones #binauralsound #immersivesound #dolbyatmos #spatialaudio #virtuososoftware #aplaudio #aesnews #aes #audioengineers



• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2751falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/biggest-surprises-from-ces-2025-the-good-and-the-bad--63830927
Panel:
Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO (Host)

Chris Boylan, Editor at Large
Robert Silva, Sr. News Editor

Best in Show CES 2025 Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ecoustics-podcast/id1566783125?i=1000684074466

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7C0QVJdjQVYU5GpnJaPAHg

https://youtu.be/Fwai0nfUl8U

Full story:
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-ces-2025/

Thank you to our sponsors SVS & Q Acoustics! For more information on these stellar brands, please click the links below: 

https://www.svsound.com

https://www.qacoustics.com


Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#ces2025 #cesconvention #audiophile #hifi #hometheater #lifestylesound #interiordesign #audioindustry #ecoustics #projectors #4ktv #luxuryaudio #luxuryav #inwallspeakers #outdoorspeakers #consumertech #futuretech #multimedianews


• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63830927Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:37:09 +0000Black Circle StudiosIn our second podcast devoted to new products and technologies unveiled in Las Vegas at CES 2025, the eCoustics team discusses what you’ll want to be on the lookout for and what you may want to avoid. This wide ranging discussion addresses Eclipsa...
Panel:
Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO (Host)

Chris Boylan, Editor at Large
Robert Silva, Sr. News Editor

Best in Show CES 2025 Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ecoustics-podcast/id1566783125?i=1000684074466

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7C0QVJdjQVYU5GpnJaPAHg

https://youtu.be/Fwai0nfUl8U

Full story:
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-ces-2025/

Thank you to our sponsors SVS & Q Acoustics! For more information on these stellar brands, please click the links below: 

https://www.svsound.com

https://www.qacoustics.com


Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#ces2025 #cesconvention #audiophile #hifi #hometheater #lifestylesound #interiordesign #audioindustry #ecoustics #projectors #4ktv #luxuryaudio #luxuryav #inwallspeakers #outdoorspeakers #consumertech #futuretech #multimedianews


• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2717falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/best-in-show-from-ces-2025-the-audio-video-gear-that-impressed-us--63696953
Find all of our in depth coverage of CES 2025 here: 

https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-ces-2025/

https://www.youtube.com/ecoustics

Thank you to our sponsors SVS & Q Acoustics! For more information on these stellar brands, please click the links below: 

https://www.svsound.com

https://www.qacoustics.com


Panel:

Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO (Host)
Chris Boylan, eCoustics Editor-at-Large


Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#ces2025 #cesconvention #audiophile #hifi #hometheater #lifestylesound #interiordesign #audioindustry #ecoustics #projectors #4ktv #luxuryaudio #luxuryav #inwallspeakers #outdoorspeakers #consumertech #futuretech #multimedianews




• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63696953Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:30:06 +0000Black Circle StudiosIn amongst the AI and robots that invaded this year's CES, we found some cool and innovative audio/video gear and technology. Check out our 21 picks for "Best in Show." Find all of our in depth coverage of CES 2025 here: ...
Find all of our in depth coverage of CES 2025 here: 

https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-ces-2025/

https://www.youtube.com/ecoustics

Thank you to our sponsors SVS & Q Acoustics! For more information on these stellar brands, please click the links below: 

https://www.svsound.com

https://www.qacoustics.com


Panel:

Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO (Host)
Chris Boylan, eCoustics Editor-at-Large


Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#ces2025 #cesconvention #audiophile #hifi #hometheater #lifestylesound #interiordesign #audioindustry #ecoustics #projectors #4ktv #luxuryaudio #luxuryav #inwallspeakers #outdoorspeakers #consumertech #futuretech #multimedianews




• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>4124falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gryphon-audio-embodies-nordic-noir-with-global-sales-director-rune-skov--63422340
Panel:
Rune Skov, Gryphon Audio Global Sales Director
Mitch Anderson, Host & eCoustics Podcast Producer
Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO

Previous Podcasts about Gryphon Audio:
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/gryphon-audio-rune-skov/
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/gryphon-dealer-joseph-cali/
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/gryphon-audio-anthony-chiarella/

For more information:
https://gryphon-audio.dk


Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #ecoustics #listeningroom #gryphonaudio #ultraluxe #luxuryaudio #danishdesign #audiophile  #highendaudio #breakingthesoundbarrier #nordicnoir #costnoobject #vinylcommunity #turntables

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63422340Fri, 20 Dec 2024 21:57:49 +0000Black Circle StudiosIn this episode, we welcome back Rune Skov, Gryphon Audio’s Sales Director for his second appearance on the podcast. Rune discusses some of Gryphon’s new products and the secrets to creating an ultra-luxe high-end audio brand. Panel: Rune Skov,...
Panel:
Rune Skov, Gryphon Audio Global Sales Director
Mitch Anderson, Host & eCoustics Podcast Producer
Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO

Previous Podcasts about Gryphon Audio:
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/gryphon-audio-rune-skov/
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/gryphon-dealer-joseph-cali/
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/gryphon-audio-anthony-chiarella/

For more information:
https://gryphon-audio.dk


Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #ecoustics #listeningroom #gryphonaudio #ultraluxe #luxuryaudio #danishdesign #audiophile  #highendaudio #breakingthesoundbarrier #nordicnoir #costnoobject #vinylcommunity #turntables

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3246falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inside-the-2024-ust-projector-showdown-reference-vs-preference--63192754
See the scorecards and full results here:
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/best-ust-projector-ust-showdown-2024/

Where to buy all projectors:
http://www.projectorscreen.com/?af=e-bpbs-af

Panel:
Chris Boylan, eCoustics Editor-at-Large and Host
Brian Gluck, Owner and President, ProjectorScreen.com
Philip Jones, Technical Editor and Lead Reviewer, ProjectorReviews.com

Credits:

Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting: https://www.ecoustics.com

#USTProjector #USTshowdown #miniprojector #ecoustics #projectorscreens #projectorshootout #tcl #hisense #hometheater #hdr #uhd #4k #8k #tvtech #2024bestof #2024tv

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63192754Fri, 06 Dec 2024 19:17:18 +0000Black Circle StudiosThe results are in for the 2024 UST Projector Showdown, and while some UST projectors shone brightly (quite literally), other strong performers didn't fare as well as expected. Event host Brian Gluck, emcee Phil Jones and judge Chris Boylan discuss...
See the scorecards and full results here:
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/best-ust-projector-ust-showdown-2024/

Where to buy all projectors:
http://www.projectorscreen.com/?af=e-bpbs-af

Panel:
Chris Boylan, eCoustics Editor-at-Large and Host
Brian Gluck, Owner and President, ProjectorScreen.com
Philip Jones, Technical Editor and Lead Reviewer, ProjectorReviews.com

Credits:

Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting: https://www.ecoustics.com

#USTProjector #USTshowdown #miniprojector #ecoustics #projectorscreens #projectorshootout #tcl #hisense #hometheater #hdr #uhd #4k #8k #tvtech #2024bestof #2024tv

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2754falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/blue-note-s-tone-poet-society-subscriptions-are-making-us-feel-kind-of-blue--62838115
Thank you to our sponsors SVS and Q Acoustics!

Links for further information:
Blue Note Tone Poet Society Website
Japanese Jazz Kissa and the Art of the Piano Trio: Exit to Vintage Street
Jazz Kissa Culture Goes Global: Exit to Vintage Street

In the Episode:

• Eric Pye, Vintage Audio Columnist
• Mitch Anderson, Podcast Producer

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All.
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Music, Home Theater, and Headphone news by visiting:
https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #vintageaudio #jazzkissa  #vinylcommunity #ecoustics #bluenotetonepoet #tonepoetsociety #bluenoterecords #musicsubscriptionservice #vinylsubscriptionservice #musicindustrynews 


• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62838115Wed, 20 Nov 2024 11:30:07 +0000Black Circle StudiosThere were several exciting jazz record announcements last week, with the most anticipated being the 2025 Blue Note Tone Poet release schedule. Not expected was the simultaneous reveal of a new subscription service dubbed the Tone Poet Society. In...
Thank you to our sponsors SVS and Q Acoustics!

Links for further information:
Blue Note Tone Poet Society Website
Japanese Jazz Kissa and the Art of the Piano Trio: Exit to Vintage Street
Jazz Kissa Culture Goes Global: Exit to Vintage Street

In the Episode:

• Eric Pye, Vintage Audio Columnist
• Mitch Anderson, Podcast Producer

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All.
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Music, Home Theater, and Headphone news by visiting:
https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #vintageaudio #jazzkissa  #vinylcommunity #ecoustics #bluenotetonepoet #tonepoetsociety #bluenoterecords #musicsubscriptionservice #vinylsubscriptionservice #musicindustrynews 


• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>1963falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vinyl-record-sales-are-not-down-luminate-and-warner-respond--62715038
To find why this happened, we speak with Chris Muratore, Director at Luminate and music industry insider Billy Fields from Warner Music Group.

Ultimately counting record sales isn’t as easy as it may seem. Although Luminate gets accurate accounting of record sales from major online websites and big box retailers, sales from independent record stores (“indies”) are harder to come by. That wouldn’t be such a big deal, except for the fact that an estimated 40% of record sales are from indies in the U.S. So with only a small fraction of indies reporting vinyl sales, Luminate has always estimated the indie portion in its reports. But how they estimate matters.

A small change in Luminate’s estimation algorithm caused a dramatic turn of events. But there is more to the story of vinyls resurgence, so we hope you’ll tune in to take a deep dive into the vinyl music industry.

Thank you to our sponsors SVS and Q Acoustics!

For more information on these stellar brands, please click the links below: 
https://www.svsound.com
https://www.qacoustics.com

Related links:
https://luminatedata.com
https://vinylalliance.org
https://www.riaa.com/u-s-sales-database/
https://www.ifpi.org
https://www.wmg.com
https://www.discogs.com/digs/collecting/vinyl-sales-up-in-2024/

Panel:
• Mitch Anderson, Host & eCoustics Podcast Producer
• Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO
• Chris Muratore, Director, Luminate
• Billy Fields, VP Sales, Warner Music Group

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#vinylcommunity #musicindustry #vinylrecordindustry #luminate #billboardcharts #wmg #warnermusicgroup #musicbusinessnews #ecoustics #mediamanufacturing #makingvinyl #vinylalliance #blackcircleradio #sourceoflightandpower 

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62715038Wed, 13 Nov 2024 11:30:06 +0000Black Circle StudiosFor the last 18 years the vinyl record industry in the U.S. has sustained a continuous uptick in sales. So when a report last month by Luminate, the leading music industry source for tracking music consumption, indicated a precipitous 33% drop during...
To find why this happened, we speak with Chris Muratore, Director at Luminate and music industry insider Billy Fields from Warner Music Group.

Ultimately counting record sales isn’t as easy as it may seem. Although Luminate gets accurate accounting of record sales from major online websites and big box retailers, sales from independent record stores (“indies”) are harder to come by. That wouldn’t be such a big deal, except for the fact that an estimated 40% of record sales are from indies in the U.S. So with only a small fraction of indies reporting vinyl sales, Luminate has always estimated the indie portion in its reports. But how they estimate matters.

A small change in Luminate’s estimation algorithm caused a dramatic turn of events. But there is more to the story of vinyls resurgence, so we hope you’ll tune in to take a deep dive into the vinyl music industry.

Thank you to our sponsors SVS and Q Acoustics!

For more information on these stellar brands, please click the links below: 
https://www.svsound.com
https://www.qacoustics.com

Related links:
https://luminatedata.com
https://vinylalliance.org
https://www.riaa.com/u-s-sales-database/
https://www.ifpi.org
https://www.wmg.com
https://www.discogs.com/digs/collecting/vinyl-sales-up-in-2024/

Panel:
• Mitch Anderson, Host & eCoustics Podcast Producer
• Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO
• Chris Muratore, Director, Luminate
• Billy Fields, VP Sales, Warner Music Group

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#vinylcommunity #musicindustry #vinylrecordindustry #luminate #billboardcharts #wmg #warnermusicgroup #musicbusinessnews #ecoustics #mediamanufacturing #makingvinyl #vinylalliance #blackcircleradio #sourceoflightandpower 

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>4826falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lta-not-your-grand-daddy-s-tube-amps-a-conversation-with-nicholas-tolson--62586524
As a show veteran, we also get Tolson's perspective on the best way for HiFi show attendees to make the most out of their visits. Find out why everything sounds better on Sundays, why song requests should not never be shouted ("Freebird!") and other insider tips. 

For more information on Linear Tube Audio please visit:
https://www.lineartubeaudio.com

Thank you to our sponsors SVS & QAcoustics! For more information on these stellar brands, please click the links below: 

https://www.svsound.com

https://www.qacoustics.com

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com
#audiophile #LTA #ZOTL #LinearTubeAudio #lifestylesound #interiordesign #tubeampdesign #audioindustry #ecoustics #musictech #HIFIShows #CAF2024 #Audio DAC#hiresaudio #hifi 



• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62586524Sun, 03 Nov 2024 11:30:02 +0000Black Circle StudiosBoutique electronics manufacturer LTA (Linear Tube Audio) offers cutting edge vacuum tube-based HiFi components designed in partnership with the legendary amp designer David Berning. Our Producer Mitch Anderson chats with LTA's Sales and Marketing...
As a show veteran, we also get Tolson's perspective on the best way for HiFi show attendees to make the most out of their visits. Find out why everything sounds better on Sundays, why song requests should not never be shouted ("Freebird!") and other insider tips. 

For more information on Linear Tube Audio please visit:
https://www.lineartubeaudio.com

Thank you to our sponsors SVS & QAcoustics! For more information on these stellar brands, please click the links below: 

https://www.svsound.com

https://www.qacoustics.com

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com
#audiophile #LTA #ZOTL #LinearTubeAudio #lifestylesound #interiordesign #tubeampdesign #audioindustry #ecoustics #musictech #HIFIShows #CAF2024 #Audio DAC#hiresaudio #hifi 



• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3153falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-best-path-to-better-tv-sound-soundbar-or-separates--62515596
Listen in as eCoustics founder Brian Mitchell and editor-at-large Chris Boylan discuss what options are out there now and whether you can get great sound at home without complicated set-up or a huge investment.

Thank you to our sponsors Chord, SVS & Q Acoustics!

For more information on these stellar brands, please click the links below: 

https://soundorg.com/ultima-integrated-amplifier/

https://www.svsound.com

https://www.qacoustics.com

On the panel:
Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO
Chris Boylan, eCoustics Editor at Large

Credits:
Original intro music by The Arc of All.
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Music, Home Theater, and Headphone news by visiting:
https://www.ecoustics.com

#hometheater #soundbar #theaterbar #televisions #ecoustics #hifi #surroundsound #dolbyatmos #immersiveaudio #bringingthecinemahome #braviatheater #avtech #homelistening

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62515596Sat, 26 Oct 2024 22:28:23 +0000Black Circle StudiosWhile TV picture quality continues to improve, TV sound quality is still pretty terrible, maybe even worse than it used to be. What's a poor movie and music lover to do? Will a cheap soundbar do the trick or is it really necessary to bite the bullet...
Listen in as eCoustics founder Brian Mitchell and editor-at-large Chris Boylan discuss what options are out there now and whether you can get great sound at home without complicated set-up or a huge investment.

Thank you to our sponsors Chord, SVS & Q Acoustics!

For more information on these stellar brands, please click the links below: 

https://soundorg.com/ultima-integrated-amplifier/

https://www.svsound.com

https://www.qacoustics.com

On the panel:
Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO
Chris Boylan, eCoustics Editor at Large

Credits:
Original intro music by The Arc of All.
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Music, Home Theater, and Headphone news by visiting:
https://www.ecoustics.com

#hometheater #soundbar #theaterbar #televisions #ecoustics #hifi #surroundsound #dolbyatmos #immersiveaudio #bringingthecinemahome #braviatheater #avtech #homelistening

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2526falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/home-theater-vs-movie-theater-does-anyone-even-go-to-the-movies-anymore--62107007
Join the conversation with eCoustics Editor-in-Chief Ian White and Editor-at-Large Chris Boylan as they discuss the current and possible future state of movies in theaters and in the home.


Panel:

Ian White, eCoustics Editor-in-Chief (Host)
Chris Boylan, eCoustics Editor-at-Large

Credits:

Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #boxoffice2024 #imax #amc #directtostreaming #ecoustics #hometheater #filmsound  #surroundsound #hiresplayback #filmproduction #movienews

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62107007Fri, 27 Sep 2024 10:30:01 +0000Black Circle StudiosThere’s no denying that movie theater attendance and revenues still haven’t recovered from the pandemic. In fact, 2024 looks like it may end significantly weaker than 2023 for box office revenue. With inexpensive 98-inch TVs, great sounding home...
Join the conversation with eCoustics Editor-in-Chief Ian White and Editor-at-Large Chris Boylan as they discuss the current and possible future state of movies in theaters and in the home.


Panel:

Ian White, eCoustics Editor-in-Chief (Host)
Chris Boylan, eCoustics Editor-at-Large

Credits:

Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #boxoffice2024 #imax #amc #directtostreaming #ecoustics #hometheater #filmsound  #surroundsound #hiresplayback #filmproduction #movienews

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3880falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-makes-a-king-of-tv-inside-the-2024-tv-shootout--62048589
Find out who won, what it revealed, and ultimately what matters to you if you’re hoping to buy the best TV in 2024. 

View the results and scorecards here:

https://www.ecoustics.com/news/2024-tv-shootout/

Panel:

Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO (Host)
Chris Boylan, eCoustics Editor-at-Large

Credits:

Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting: https://www.ecoustics.com

#miniled #oled #qled #tv #4ktv #ecoustics #sony #samsung #lg #tcl #hisense #hometheater #hdr #uhd #4k #8k #tvtech #2024bestof #2024tv

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62048589Fri, 20 Sep 2024 19:22:29 +0000Black Circle StudiosEvery year since 2004, the top TVs compete for the title of “King of TV” in the Value Electronics TV Shootout. This year, Sony won both the OLED and MiniLED competitions. Our Editor-at-Large Chris Boylan has covered the event in person since 2011....
Find out who won, what it revealed, and ultimately what matters to you if you’re hoping to buy the best TV in 2024. 

View the results and scorecards here:

https://www.ecoustics.com/news/2024-tv-shootout/

Panel:

Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO (Host)
Chris Boylan, eCoustics Editor-at-Large

Credits:

Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting: https://www.ecoustics.com

#miniled #oled #qled #tv #4ktv #ecoustics #sony #samsung #lg #tcl #hisense #hometheater #hdr #uhd #4k #8k #tvtech #2024bestof #2024tv

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2774falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/best-in-show-awards-from-cedia-expo-2024--61485254
In this episode, the eCoustics team reveals its Best in Show winners across 17 different categories at CEDIA Expo 2024. 

For a list of all the winners and their products mentioned, please visit: 
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/best-cedia-expo-2024/

Thank you to our sponsors Chord, SVS & Q Acoustics! For more information on these stellar brands, please click the links below: 

https://soundorg.com/ultima-integrated-amplifier/

https://www.svsound.com

https://www.qacoustics.com

Related links:

https://www.ecoustics.com/news/cedia-expo-2024-highlights-1/

https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/jbl-modern-audio-2024/

https://www.youtube.com/ecoustics

Panel:

Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO (Host)
Chris Boylan, eCoustics Editor-at-Large
Robert Silva, eCoustics Sr. News Correspondent 

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#cedia2024 #cediaexpo #audiophile #hifi #hometheater #lifestylesound #interiordesign #audioindustry #ecoustics #projectors #4ktv #luxuryaudio #luxuryav #inwallspeakers #outdoorspeakers

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61485254Fri, 13 Sep 2024 20:45:15 +0000Black Circle StudiosEvery year, CEDIA Expo showcases the very best architectural and outdoor audio and video solutions for homes, yachts, and more. Our Editor-at-Large, Chris Boylan and Sr. News Correspondent, Robert Silva fervently experienced all the show had to offer...
In this episode, the eCoustics team reveals its Best in Show winners across 17 different categories at CEDIA Expo 2024. 

For a list of all the winners and their products mentioned, please visit: 
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/best-cedia-expo-2024/

Thank you to our sponsors Chord, SVS & Q Acoustics! For more information on these stellar brands, please click the links below: 

https://soundorg.com/ultima-integrated-amplifier/

https://www.svsound.com

https://www.qacoustics.com

Related links:

https://www.ecoustics.com/news/cedia-expo-2024-highlights-1/

https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/jbl-modern-audio-2024/

https://www.youtube.com/ecoustics

Panel:

Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO (Host)
Chris Boylan, eCoustics Editor-at-Large
Robert Silva, eCoustics Sr. News Correspondent 

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#cedia2024 #cediaexpo #audiophile #hifi #hometheater #lifestylesound #interiordesign #audioindustry #ecoustics #projectors #4ktv #luxuryaudio #luxuryav #inwallspeakers #outdoorspeakers

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>4276falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-i-want-to-do-is-listen-why-is-streaming-audio-so-complicated--60960827
In this episode, eCoustics founder and CEO Brian Mitchell and Editor-at-Large Chris Boylan discuss the options out there for high quality audio including immersive sound, aka “spatial audio,” lossless music and even high resolution audio. Which services do it right? Which do it wrong? Listen in to find out. 

Thank you to our sponsors SVS & QAcoustics! For more information on these stellar brands, please click the links below: 

https://www.svsound.com

https://www.qacoustics.com

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#svsultraevolution #svsspeakers #svssubs #audiophile #hifihappyhour #hifi #2024speakers #hometheater #lifestylesound #interiordesign #speakerdesign #audioindustry #ecoustics #musictech #immersiveaudio #dolbyatmos #sony360 #spatialaudio #dtsx #mqa #hiresaudio #digitalaudioproblems

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60960827Fri, 09 Aug 2024 10:30:10 +0000Black Circle StudiosStreaming has become the dominant format for both music listening and video viewing. Music streaming services account for 84% of all music listening and 89% of music industry revenue. Video streaming services account for approximately 95% of the home...
In this episode, eCoustics founder and CEO Brian Mitchell and Editor-at-Large Chris Boylan discuss the options out there for high quality audio including immersive sound, aka “spatial audio,” lossless music and even high resolution audio. Which services do it right? Which do it wrong? Listen in to find out. 

Thank you to our sponsors SVS & QAcoustics! For more information on these stellar brands, please click the links below: 

https://www.svsound.com

https://www.qacoustics.com

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#svsultraevolution #svsspeakers #svssubs #audiophile #hifihappyhour #hifi #2024speakers #hometheater #lifestylesound #interiordesign #speakerdesign #audioindustry #ecoustics #musictech #immersiveaudio #dolbyatmos #sony360 #spatialaudio #dtsx #mqa #hiresaudio #digitalaudioproblems

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3151falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/svs-ultra-evolution-speakers-the-audiophile-bargain-of-2024--60857535
In this podcast, we chat with Gary Yacoubian, CEO and President and Nick Brown, VP of Marketing for SVS who discuss the details of the SVS Ultra Evolution loudspeaker line: what makes them special and why they took more than two years to design and manufacture.

More details: https://www.ecoustics.com/products/svs-ultra-evolution-loudspeakers/

Hosted by:
Mitch Anderson, Producer 
Chris Boylan, Editor-at-Large 


Thank you to our sponsor CHORD! For more information on their breathtaking Ultima Integrated, please visit: 


https://soundorg.com/ultima-integrated-amplifier/

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#svsultraevolution #svsspeakers #svssubs #audiophile #hifihappyhour #hifi #2024speakers #hometheater #lifestylesound #interiordesign #speakerdesign #audioindustry #ecoustics #musictech 



• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60857535Tue, 30 Jul 2024 10:30:04 +0000Black Circle StudiosWhile speaker company SVS is known for their bargain-priced high quality Prime Series loudspeakers, the company just launched a new flagship line called the Ultra Evolution. It's actually more of a revolution than an evolution with all new drivers,...
In this podcast, we chat with Gary Yacoubian, CEO and President and Nick Brown, VP of Marketing for SVS who discuss the details of the SVS Ultra Evolution loudspeaker line: what makes them special and why they took more than two years to design and manufacture.

More details: https://www.ecoustics.com/products/svs-ultra-evolution-loudspeakers/

Hosted by:
Mitch Anderson, Producer 
Chris Boylan, Editor-at-Large 


Thank you to our sponsor CHORD! For more information on their breathtaking Ultima Integrated, please visit: 


https://soundorg.com/ultima-integrated-amplifier/

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#svsultraevolution #svsspeakers #svssubs #audiophile #hifihappyhour #hifi #2024speakers #hometheater #lifestylesound #interiordesign #speakerdesign #audioindustry #ecoustics #musictech 



• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3640falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/from-dsd-to-analog-tape-well-made-music-talks-formats-from-a-mastering-perspective--60363724
This episode takes a look at how audio innovation from the 1950s played a huge role in Sony creating DSD in the 1970s and how DSD continues to demand hardware and software innovation from the audio industry in 2024. 

For more information on Well Made Music please visit: https://www.wellmademusic.net

Thank you to our sponsor CHORD! For more information on their breathtaking Ultima Integrated, please visit: 
https://soundorg.com/ultima-integrated-amplifier/



Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#vintageaudio #vintagehifi #vinylcommunity #vinylmastering #musiconvinyl #wellmademusic  #audiophile #hifi #ecoustics #dsd #dsdaudio #lathecutting #audioformats #musiconvinyl #discogs #digitalmastering 

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60363724Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:30:04 +0000Black Circle StudiosIn this episode of the eCoustics podcast, Mitch Anderson sits down with Chief Engineer Clint Holley and Senior Mastering Engineer Dave Polster from Well Made Music to discuss the DSD audio format. Well Made Music located in Bristol, Virginia has over...
This episode takes a look at how audio innovation from the 1950s played a huge role in Sony creating DSD in the 1970s and how DSD continues to demand hardware and software innovation from the audio industry in 2024. 

For more information on Well Made Music please visit: https://www.wellmademusic.net

Thank you to our sponsor CHORD! For more information on their breathtaking Ultima Integrated, please visit: 
https://soundorg.com/ultima-integrated-amplifier/



Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#vintageaudio #vintagehifi #vinylcommunity #vinylmastering #musiconvinyl #wellmademusic  #audiophile #hifi #ecoustics #dsd #dsdaudio #lathecutting #audioformats #musiconvinyl #discogs #digitalmastering 

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3438falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/no-tv-is-perfect-which-one-is-perfect-for-you-with-caleb-denison-of-digital-trends--60243212
We chat with Caleb Denison, Editor-at-Large for Digital Trends to compare notes on which new TVs from Sony, Hisense, TCL, LG and Samsung are most likely to earn the top marks overall and which factors, including black level performance, brightness, contrast, color reproduction, bright room performance and - of course - SIZE - go into the decision of which TV to buy in 2024.

*** Thank you to our home theater loving sponsor Q Acoustics at https://www.qacoustics.com ***

Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JjlmdqMtWJQ

Watch all of Caleb's videos at: https://www.youtube.com/digitaltrends

On the panel:

Caleb Denison, Digital Trends Editor-at-Large
Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO
Chris Boylan, eCoustics Editor-at-Large

Related links:

https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/sony-2024/
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/sony-bravia-tvs-soundbars-2024/
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/tcl-qd-mini-led-tv-2024/
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/samsung-tvs-2024/
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/lg-oled-tvs-2024/
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/hisense-u9n-tv-2024/

Credits:

Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting: https://www.ecoustics.com

#digitaltrends #calebdenison #miniled #oled #tv #4ktv #ecoustics #sony #samsung #lg #tcl #hisense #hometheater #hdr #uhd #4k #8k

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60243212Sat, 01 Jun 2024 02:06:01 +0000Black Circle StudiosNow that all five major TV makers have shown off their 2024 flagship TVs, it's time to talk about which TVs we believe are in the running for best TV of 2024. Will OLED win the day or will it finally be toppled by a Mini LED TV? Ultimately, no TV is...
We chat with Caleb Denison, Editor-at-Large for Digital Trends to compare notes on which new TVs from Sony, Hisense, TCL, LG and Samsung are most likely to earn the top marks overall and which factors, including black level performance, brightness, contrast, color reproduction, bright room performance and - of course - SIZE - go into the decision of which TV to buy in 2024.

*** Thank you to our home theater loving sponsor Q Acoustics at https://www.qacoustics.com ***

Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/JjlmdqMtWJQ

Watch all of Caleb's videos at: https://www.youtube.com/digitaltrends

On the panel:

Caleb Denison, Digital Trends Editor-at-Large
Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO
Chris Boylan, eCoustics Editor-at-Large

Related links:

https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/sony-2024/
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/sony-bravia-tvs-soundbars-2024/
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/tcl-qd-mini-led-tv-2024/
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/samsung-tvs-2024/
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/lg-oled-tvs-2024/
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/hisense-u9n-tv-2024/

Credits:

Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting: https://www.ecoustics.com

#digitaltrends #calebdenison #miniled #oled #tv #4ktv #ecoustics #sony #samsung #lg #tcl #hisense #hometheater #hdr #uhd #4k #8k

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3326falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/imax-in-your-living-room-dts-x-sound-on-disney-with-imax-enhanced-a-deep-dive--60167944
DTS:X immersive sound differs from traditional surround by adding a height dimension that enables sound to come from not just all around you but above you as well. The partnership between IMAX and DTS allows home viewers to experience IMAX visuals and the IMAX theatrical audio mix at home for the first time.
However, all subscribers of Disney+ may not be able to experience the full impact of IMAX Enhanced with DTS:X sound unless their equipment is compatible. We dive into all the details.

For more information on IMAX Enhanced with DTS:X please visit:
https://dts.com/discover/now-streaming-dtsx/

Thank you to our home theater loving sponsors SVS! For more information please visit: https://www.svsound.com

On the panel:

Sven Mevissen, Director of Product Management, Home and Media Solutions, Xperi
Brian Mitchell CEO and Founder, eCoustics
Chris Boylan, Editor at Large, eCoustics

Credits:

Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #IMAXDTSX #DTS #ecoustics #hometheater #filmsound #soundforfilm #IMAXNews #surroundsound #hiresplayback #filmproduction #videopostproduction




• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60167944Sat, 25 May 2024 01:59:00 +0000Black Circle StudiosIn this episode we speak with Sven Mevissen, Director of Product Management, Home and Media Solutions, Xperi (parent company to DTS) to discuss the IMAX Enhanced program and the role that DTS:X plays in delivering immersive cinematic sound to home...
DTS:X immersive sound differs from traditional surround by adding a height dimension that enables sound to come from not just all around you but above you as well. The partnership between IMAX and DTS allows home viewers to experience IMAX visuals and the IMAX theatrical audio mix at home for the first time.
However, all subscribers of Disney+ may not be able to experience the full impact of IMAX Enhanced with DTS:X sound unless their equipment is compatible. We dive into all the details.

For more information on IMAX Enhanced with DTS:X please visit:
https://dts.com/discover/now-streaming-dtsx/

Thank you to our home theater loving sponsors SVS! For more information please visit: https://www.svsound.com

On the panel:

Sven Mevissen, Director of Product Management, Home and Media Solutions, Xperi
Brian Mitchell CEO and Founder, eCoustics
Chris Boylan, Editor at Large, eCoustics

Credits:

Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #IMAXDTSX #DTS #ecoustics #hometheater #filmsound #soundforfilm #IMAXNews #surroundsound #hiresplayback #filmproduction #videopostproduction




• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3362falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-we-finally-admit-that-wireless-loudspeakers-don-t-suck--59660228
Don't listen to members of the Hi-Fi press who try to tell you that you must continue down the traditional path to achieve better sound quality at home. We have listened to more than two dozen of the best wireless and Bluetooth loudspeakers currently available below $5,000 and have some thoughts on what you should consider and how one can build out a system that is great for both music and movies around them. 

Thank you so much to our sponsor SVS!  

Read our review of the SVS Prime Wireless Pro Speakers here:
https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/svs-prime-wireless-pro-speaker-pair/

In this episode, our Editor in-Chief, Ian White discusses his picks for best wireless speakers of 2024 (so far) listed below in the order mentioned on the podcast (lowest to highest price).

Triangle BOREA BR03 BT – $699 at Amazon (light oak, black, oak green, light oak blue, cream)
Q Acoustics M40 – $999/pair at Amazon (black, white, walnut)
PSB Alpha iQ – $1,299/pair at Amazon (black, white, blue, yellow)
KEF LSX II – $1,299/pair at Amazon (black, white, red, blue, olive green, beige)
KEF LSX II LT – $999/pair at Amazon (graphite grey, sage green, stone white)
Sonus faber Duetto – $3,999/pair at Crutchfield (graphite, walnut)


Episode webpage: https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/best-wireless-speakers-2024/

On the Panel:

Brian Mitchell, Host & Founder
Ian White, Editor in-Chief 

Credits:

Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #wirelessspeakers #ecoustics #bestwirelessspeaker #bestbluetoothspeaker #bluetooth #speakers #loudspeakers #musicstreaming

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59660228Sat, 27 Apr 2024 10:30:04 +0000Black Circle StudiosThe wireless loudspeaker category has made enormous strides over the past 5 years and there is no question that there are high-end options that offer better sonic performance, superior connectivity options, and greater value for your money than...
Don't listen to members of the Hi-Fi press who try to tell you that you must continue down the traditional path to achieve better sound quality at home. We have listened to more than two dozen of the best wireless and Bluetooth loudspeakers currently available below $5,000 and have some thoughts on what you should consider and how one can build out a system that is great for both music and movies around them. 

Thank you so much to our sponsor SVS!  

Read our review of the SVS Prime Wireless Pro Speakers here:
https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/svs-prime-wireless-pro-speaker-pair/

In this episode, our Editor in-Chief, Ian White discusses his picks for best wireless speakers of 2024 (so far) listed below in the order mentioned on the podcast (lowest to highest price).

Triangle BOREA BR03 BT – $699 at Amazon (light oak, black, oak green, light oak blue, cream)
Q Acoustics M40 – $999/pair at Amazon (black, white, walnut)
PSB Alpha iQ – $1,299/pair at Amazon (black, white, blue, yellow)
KEF LSX II – $1,299/pair at Amazon (black, white, red, blue, olive green, beige)
KEF LSX II LT – $999/pair at Amazon (graphite grey, sage green, stone white)
Sonus faber Duetto – $3,999/pair at Crutchfield (graphite, walnut)


Episode webpage: https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/best-wireless-speakers-2024/

On the Panel:

Brian Mitchell, Host & Founder
Ian White, Editor in-Chief 

Credits:

Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #wirelessspeakers #ecoustics #bestwirelessspeaker #bestbluetoothspeaker #bluetooth #speakers #loudspeakers #musicstreaming

• Original intro music by The Arc of All....]]>2792falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sony-is-bringing-the-cinema-home-with-new-2024-bravia-4k-tvs-and-soundbars--59496929
Sony says, "Cinema is Coming Home" but is that true or just marketing hype? Join us and find out.

Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Q Acoustics! https://www.qacoustics.com 


Learn more:
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/sony-bravia-tvs-soundbars-2024/

Pricing:

BRAVIA 9 Mini LED TVs:
85″ $5,499.99
75″ $3,999.99
65″ $3,299.99

BRAVIA 8 OLED TVs
77″ $3,899.99
65″ $2,799.99
55″ $1,999.99

BRAVIA 7 Mini LED TVs
85″ $3,499.99
75″ $2,799.99
65″ $2,299.99
55″ $1,899.99

BRAVIA 3 LED/LCD TVs
85″ $1,799.99
75″ $1,299.99
65″ $999.99
55″ $849.99
50″ $699.99
43″ $599.99

Soundbars & Speakers:
BRAVIA Theater Quad – $2,499.99
BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 – $1,399.99
BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 – $999.99
BRAVIA Theater U – $299.99

On the panel:
Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO
Chris Boylan, eCoustics Editor at Large

Credits:
Original intro music by The Arc of All.
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Music, Home Theater, and Headphone news by visiting:
https://www.ecoustics.com

#sony #bravia #4ktv #hometheater #homevideo #hometheater #soundbar #theaterbar #televisions #ecoustics #productlaunch #bringingthecinemahome #oledtv #miniledtv #braviatheater

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59496929Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:00:04 +0000Black Circle StudiosToday (April 17, 2024) Sony introduced its new 2024 line of BRAVIA 4K TVs, Soundbars and Theater speakers. Take a deep dive into the product launch with eCoustics Founder, Brian Mitchell and Editor at Large, Chris Boylan who got a hands-on tour of all...
Sony says, "Cinema is Coming Home" but is that true or just marketing hype? Join us and find out.

Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Q Acoustics! https://www.qacoustics.com 


Learn more:
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/sony-bravia-tvs-soundbars-2024/

Pricing:

BRAVIA 9 Mini LED TVs:
85″ $5,499.99
75″ $3,999.99
65″ $3,299.99

BRAVIA 8 OLED TVs
77″ $3,899.99
65″ $2,799.99
55″ $1,999.99

BRAVIA 7 Mini LED TVs
85″ $3,499.99
75″ $2,799.99
65″ $2,299.99
55″ $1,899.99

BRAVIA 3 LED/LCD TVs
85″ $1,799.99
75″ $1,299.99
65″ 2221falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rotate-this-the-best-audiophile-turntables-between-600-and-2-000--59223698
Does it make sense to spend more? We think the market has shifted and there are some outstanding options from Pro-Ject, Rega, Andover, U-Turn, and others worth exploring. 

Further Reading:

https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/pro-ject-x2-b/

https://www.ecoustics.com/products/u-turn-audio-orbit-turntable-2023/

https://www.ecoustics.com/products/rega-system-one-analog-solution/

https://www.ecoustics.com/products/andover-audio-spindeck-2-turntable/



Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, SVS!

For more information on SVS and their line of stellar products, please visit: https://www.svsound.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com


#streaming #hifi #highendaudio #musicindustry #vinylcommunity #budgetaudio #turntables #newtovinyl  #audiophile #homelistening #recordplayers #nowspinning 


• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59223698Fri, 29 Mar 2024 21:17:57 +0000Black Circle StudiosAre you considering a turntable upgrade in 2024? Before you empty your wallet on a deck that might seem like the right path for you — we have a few suggestions that might make more sense long-term if your budget is between $600 and $2,000.  Does it...
Does it make sense to spend more? We think the market has shifted and there are some outstanding options from Pro-Ject, Rega, Andover, U-Turn, and others worth exploring. 

Further Reading:

https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/pro-ject-x2-b/

https://www.ecoustics.com/products/u-turn-audio-orbit-turntable-2023/

https://www.ecoustics.com/products/rega-system-one-analog-solution/

https://www.ecoustics.com/products/andover-audio-spindeck-2-turntable/



Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, SVS!

For more information on SVS and their line of stellar products, please visit: https://www.svsound.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com


#streaming #hifi #highendaudio #musicindustry #vinylcommunity #budgetaudio #turntables #newtovinyl  #audiophile #homelistening #recordplayers #nowspinning 


• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>1983falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-days-of-gear-fetishism-how-network-amplifiers-are-going-to-change-hi-fi-forever--59142704
Just what is a network amplifier and why should you consider one as your last Hi-Fi system? We explain this week on the podcast with some help from our friends at NAD, WiiM, Bluesound, Naim, Cambridge Audio, and more…


Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, SVS!

For more information on SVS and their line of stellar products, please visit: https://www.svsound.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com


#streaming #hifi #highendaudio #music #networkamplifiers #futurefi #naim #technology #cambridgeaudio #wiim #arylic #audiophile #hiresstreaming #digitalmusictrends

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59142704Sat, 23 Mar 2024 10:45:01 +0000Black Circle StudiosThe gear fetishism that has stunted the mainstream growth of high-end audio for almost four decades is about to run out of runway and that might be the most positive development in years. How we consume music has completely shifted and whilst there...
Just what is a network amplifier and why should you consider one as your last Hi-Fi system? We explain this week on the podcast with some help from our friends at NAD, WiiM, Bluesound, Naim, Cambridge Audio, and more…


Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, SVS!

For more information on SVS and their line of stellar products, please visit: https://www.svsound.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com


#streaming #hifi #highendaudio #music #networkamplifiers #futurefi #naim #technology #cambridgeaudio #wiim #arylic #audiophile #hiresstreaming #digitalmusictrends

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2429falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sankar-s-audeze-how-a-boutique-high-end-headphone-brand-sparked-a-revolution-in-sound-and-may-have-changed-the-gaming-experience-forever--58940756
Founded in 2008 as a boutique audiophile brand, Audeze's first concept was a loudspeaker which never came to market. However, early innovations with planar magnetic technology led to the release of their first headphone, the LCD-1 for $600 — making it one of the most expensive headphones available in 2008. All 25 models sold, which led to the release of the LCD-2 in 2009 and LCD-3 in 2011. Both models became award-winning benchmarks for headphone design and turned what was a cottage industry aimed exclusively at high-end headphone listeners into a billion dollar segment.

Audeze's success also created opportunities for its competitors to expand into the planar magnetic category, forcing the brand to push the envelope with state-of-the-art professional monitoring headphones, electrostatic headphones for the medical industry, and innovative gaming headphones that attracted the attention of Sony Interactive Entertainment which purchased the company last year -- exposing the brand to a much larger mainstream global audience and giving it a growing customer base for the future.

Nearly all of Audeze’s products are hand-made in Costa Mesa, CA, including all LCD and MM series headphones and the Playstation headset drivers.

Sankar takes us on a journey through Audeze’s history and reveals interesting insights about the company’s history, headphone manufacturing, and their path ahead.

For more information on Audeze please visit https://www.audeze.com

For details and related links, visit: https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/audeze-sankar/

This episode is brought to you in part by Audeze Artists, The Source of Light & Power. Hear the sounds from their recently completed one record a month for all of 2023 sonic adventure here:
sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com

On the Panel:

• Sankar Thiagasamudram, Audeze Founder & CEO
• William Jennings, eCoustics Sr. Headphone & Portables Editor
• Mitch Anderson, eCoustics Podcast Producer

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#audeze #headphones #lcdx #canjam #maxwellheadphones #playstation #gamingheadset #planarheadphones #audiophile #headfi #audezeartists #vinylcommunity #audioforgaming #studioheadphones #masteringheadphones

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58940756Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:15:01 +0000Black Circle StudiosAudeze’s Co-Founder & CEO, Sankar Thiagasamudram, joins eCoustics Senior Headphone & Portables Editor William Jennings and Producer (and Audeze Artist) Mitch Anderson to discuss its 16 year journey as an innovator in the global Head-Fi...
Founded in 2008 as a boutique audiophile brand, Audeze's first concept was a loudspeaker which never came to market. However, early innovations with planar magnetic technology led to the release of their first headphone, the LCD-1 for $600 — making it one of the most expensive headphones available in 2008. All 25 models sold, which led to the release of the LCD-2 in 2009 and LCD-3 in 2011. Both models became award-winning benchmarks for headphone design and turned what was a cottage industry aimed exclusively at high-end headphone listeners into a billion dollar segment.

Audeze's success also created opportunities for its competitors to expand into the planar magnetic category, forcing the brand to push the envelope with state-of-the-art professional monitoring headphones, electrostatic headphones for the medical industry, and innovative gaming headphones that attracted the attention of Sony Interactive Entertainment which purchased the company last year -- exposing the brand to a much larger mainstream global audience and giving it a growing customer base for the future.

Nearly all of Audeze’s products are hand-made in Costa Mesa, CA, including all LCD and MM series headphones and the Playstation headset drivers.

Sankar takes us on a journey through Audeze’s history and reveals interesting insights about the company’s history, headphone manufacturing, and their path ahead.

For more information on Audeze please visit https://www.audeze.com

For details and related links, visit: https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/audeze-sankar/

This episode is brought to you in part by Audeze Artists, The Source of Light & Power. Hear the sounds from their recently completed one record a month for all of 2023 sonic adventure here:
sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com

On the Panel:

• Sankar Thiagasamudram, Audeze Founder & CEO
• William Jennings, eCoustics Sr. Headphone & Portables Editor
• Mitch Anderson, eCoustics Podcast Producer

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#audeze #headphones #lcdx #canjam #maxwellheadphones #playstation #gamingheadset #planarheadphones #audiophile #headfi #audezeartists #vinylcommunity...]]>2729falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-be-nervous-it-s-finally-time-to-cut-the-cord-q-acoustics-m40-wireless-micro-towers-prove-that-high-end-audio-has-made-the-jump--58689296
Jamie McKay, Sales & Marketing Director, and Nick Renshaw, PR Manager, of Q Acoustics join us on this edition of the eCoustics podcast to discuss their award-winning 5000 series loudspeakers and the new M40 wireless micro-towers that are going to turn a lot of heads. High-end audio is evolving and it's time to cut the cord.


Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#qacoustics #audiophile #hifi #vintageaudio #wirelessspeaker #awardwinningsound #towerspeakers #newproductalert #podcast #ecoustics #vinylcommunity

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58689296Thu, 15 Feb 2024 15:00:01 +0000Black Circle StudiosCan we finally stop pretending that wireless loudspeakers offer an inferior listening experience. The desire to sell high-end audio systems consisting of expensive boxes made of ticky tacky has become an impediment to the growth of the next generation...
Jamie McKay, Sales & Marketing Director, and Nick Renshaw, PR Manager, of Q Acoustics join us on this edition of the eCoustics podcast to discuss their award-winning 5000 series loudspeakers and the new M40 wireless micro-towers that are going to turn a lot of heads. High-end audio is evolving and it's time to cut the cord.


Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#qacoustics #audiophile #hifi #vintageaudio #wirelessspeaker #awardwinningsound #towerspeakers #newproductalert #podcast #ecoustics #vinylcommunity

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3013falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-little-extra-padding-how-a-little-headphone-accessories-company-has-changed-the-way-we-listen--58447923
Dekoni Audio have not only cornered the market on replacement pads for some of the most popular consumer and audiophile models on the market, but they have altered the way they sound. If you think you have heard "everything" from your existing pair of headphones or earbuds? Think again. Tal Kocen and Dylan Scarzafava of Dekoni have a great story to tell and a lot to teach you.

Thank you to this episode's sponsors:

SVS: https://www.svsound.com
Q Acoustics: https://www.qacoustics.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#dekoni #headphones #hifi #headfi #canjam #diyaudio #headphonecommunity #audioupgrades #audiophile #livesound #audioengineer #recordinggear


• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58447923Wed, 31 Jan 2024 11:00:02 +0000Black Circle StudiosWith consumers spending tens of billions of dollars on headphones and earbuds, the product has become a commodity and one that is rather disposable. But does that need to be the case? Have you thrown away a perfectly good pair of earbuds or headphones...
Dekoni Audio have not only cornered the market on replacement pads for some of the most popular consumer and audiophile models on the market, but they have altered the way they sound. If you think you have heard "everything" from your existing pair of headphones or earbuds? Think again. Tal Kocen and Dylan Scarzafava of Dekoni have a great story to tell and a lot to teach you.

Thank you to this episode's sponsors:

SVS: https://www.svsound.com
Q Acoustics: https://www.qacoustics.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#dekoni #headphones #hifi #headfi #canjam #diyaudio #headphonecommunity #audioupgrades #audiophile #livesound #audioengineer #recordinggear


• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3450falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arcam-radia-jbl-classic-and-roon-interview-with-jim-garrett--58211771
• Arcam A5 Integrated Amp – $699
• Arcam A15 Integrated Amp – $1,099
• Arcam A25 Integrated Amp – $1,499
• Arcam CD5 CD Player – $699
• Arcam ST5 Streamer – $799

All are available at Crutchfield:
https://bit.ly/arcam-radia-at-crutchfield

Jim reveals key details about each product, how they work together, and what’s different between each model. In addition, Jim shares updates about JBL’s “vintage looking” Classic hi-fi components which are now shipping along with MKII (2nd generation) versions of the JBL Classic L100, L82 and L52 Loudspeakers.

Finally, we talk about Harman’s surprise acquisition of Roon and what to expect going forward.

Previous podcast with Jim Garrett:
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/harman-luxury-audio-2023/

Related links:

https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/arcam-radia-st5-a25/
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/arcam-radia-series/
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/jbl-classic-loudspeakers-black/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/harman-acquires-roon/

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#arcam #radia #hifi #audiophile #harman #harmanluxury #ecoustics #jbl #loudspeakers #roon

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58211771Fri, 05 Jan 2024 20:29:16 +0000Black Circle StudiosIn our second podcast with Jim Garrett, head of product strategy and planning at Harman Luxury Audio we discuss Arcam’s new product refresh. The British Hi-Fi brand has just introduced the sleek new Radia series of audio components, which consists of...
• Arcam A5 Integrated Amp – $699
• Arcam A15 Integrated Amp – $1,099
• Arcam A25 Integrated Amp – $1,499
• Arcam CD5 CD Player – $699
• Arcam ST5 Streamer – $799

All are available at Crutchfield:
https://bit.ly/arcam-radia-at-crutchfield

Jim reveals key details about each product, how they work together, and what’s different between each model. In addition, Jim shares updates about JBL’s “vintage looking” Classic hi-fi components which are now shipping along with MKII (2nd generation) versions of the JBL Classic L100, L82 and L52 Loudspeakers.

Finally, we talk about Harman’s surprise acquisition of Roon and what to expect going forward.

Previous podcast with Jim Garrett:
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/harman-luxury-audio-2023/

Related links:

https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/arcam-radia-st5-a25/
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/arcam-radia-series/
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/jbl-classic-loudspeakers-black/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/harman-acquires-roon/

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#arcam #radia #hifi #audiophile #harman #harmanluxury #ecoustics #jbl #loudspeakers #roon

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3345falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hi-fi-and-record-shopping-in-the-land-of-the-rising-sun--57943247@audioloveyyc) spent three weeks in Japan pursuing audio perfection in all forms. In this episode of the eCoustics podcast, he and podcast producer Mitch Anderson (@black_circle_radio) discuss shopping in Japan for modern and vintage HiFi, and new and used music on vinyl and other mediums.

Conversation meanders to Japanese audiophilia and the obsession with quality, Japanese jazz artists (including Ryo Fukui, Tsuyoshi Yamamoto and Isao Suzuki), and why classical music is still so popular when interest has fallen off in many other countries.

Links:
Iconic Sansui Amplifiers: Exit to Vintage Street
Japanese Jazz Wikipedia Page
Audio Union Website
Disk Union Website
HMV Japan Website

Thank you to our sponsor Marantz for supporting this episode!

www.marantz.com

In the Episode:

• Eric Pye, Vintage Audio Columnist
• Mitch Anderson, Producer

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All.
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Music, Home Theater, and Headphone news by visiting:
https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #vintageaudio #jazzkissa #japanesejazz #vinylcommunity #consumerelectronics #podcast


• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57943247Tue, 19 Dec 2023 11:00:02 +0000Black Circle StudiosIn September 2023, vintage columnist Eric Pye (https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc/) spent three weeks in Japan pursuing audio perfection in all forms. In this episode of the eCoustics podcast, he and podcast producer Mitch Anderson...@audioloveyyc) spent three weeks in Japan pursuing audio perfection in all forms. In this episode of the eCoustics podcast, he and podcast producer Mitch Anderson (@black_circle_radio) discuss shopping in Japan for modern and vintage HiFi, and new and used music on vinyl and other mediums.

Conversation meanders to Japanese audiophilia and the obsession with quality, Japanese jazz artists (including Ryo Fukui, Tsuyoshi Yamamoto and Isao Suzuki), and why classical music is still so popular when interest has fallen off in many other countries.

Links:
Iconic Sansui Amplifiers: Exit to Vintage Street
Japanese Jazz Wikipedia Page
Audio Union Website
Disk Union Website
HMV Japan Website

Thank you to our sponsor Marantz for supporting this episode!

www.marantz.com

In the Episode:

• Eric Pye, Vintage Audio Columnist
• Mitch Anderson, Producer

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All.
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Music, Home Theater, and Headphone news by visiting:
https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #vintageaudio #jazzkissa #japanesejazz #vinylcommunity #consumerelectronics #podcast


• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2558falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/house-of-the-rising-sun-a-journey-to-the-japanese-jazz-kissa--57922749@audioloveyyc) spent three weeks in Japan pursuing audio perfection in all forms. In this episode of the eCoustics podcast, he and podcast producer Mitch Anderson (@black_circle_radio) discuss the history and current state of Jazz Kissa culture, how visiting a Jazz Kissa is such a special experience, and why that experience can’t really be recreated elsewhere. Going off topic they also discuss Japanese vinyl pressings and why those are so desirable.

Links for further information:
Japanese Jazz Kissa and the Art of the Piano Trio: Exit to Vintage Street
Jazz Kissa Culture Goes Global: Exit to Vintage Street
Jazz City online store: Purchase Jazz Kissa magazines and books
Tokyo Jazz Joints website
@jazz_kissa on Instagram


Thank you to our sponsor Marantz for supporting this episode!

www.marantz.com

In the Episode:

• Eric Pye, Vintage Audio Columnist
• Mitch Anderson, Producer

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All.
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Music, Home Theater, and Headphone news by visiting:
https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #vintageaudio #jazzkissa #japanesejazz #vinylcommunity #consumerelectronics #podcast


• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57922749Tue, 12 Dec 2023 11:00:03 +0000Black Circle StudiosIn September 2023, vintage columnist Eric Pye (https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc/) spent three weeks in Japan pursuing audio perfection in all forms. In this episode of the eCoustics podcast, he and podcast producer Mitch Anderson...@audioloveyyc) spent three weeks in Japan pursuing audio perfection in all forms. In this episode of the eCoustics podcast, he and podcast producer Mitch Anderson (@black_circle_radio) discuss the history and current state of Jazz Kissa culture, how visiting a Jazz Kissa is such a special experience, and why that experience can’t really be recreated elsewhere. Going off topic they also discuss Japanese vinyl pressings and why those are so desirable.

Links for further information:
Japanese Jazz Kissa and the Art of the Piano Trio: Exit to Vintage Street
Jazz Kissa Culture Goes Global: Exit to Vintage Street
Jazz City online store: Purchase Jazz Kissa magazines and books
Tokyo Jazz Joints website
@jazz_kissa on Instagram


Thank you to our sponsor Marantz for supporting this episode!

www.marantz.com

In the Episode:

• Eric Pye, Vintage Audio Columnist
• Mitch Anderson, Producer

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All.
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Music, Home Theater, and Headphone news by visiting:
https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #vintageaudio #jazzkissa #japanesejazz #vinylcommunity #consumerelectronics #podcast


• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2509falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ace-of-space-andover-audio-has-an-affordable-and-unique-solution-for-your-hi-fi-budget-blues--57799953
Bob Hazelwood, Director of Engineering and Product Development, Andover Audio, joins us on the eCoustics podcast to discuss their rather extensive lineup of award-winning wireless speakers, turntables, streamers, and lifestyle systems that tick off every box for the next generation of music listeners. And don't believe the naysayers -- their Isogroove isolation technology makes it possible to have your turntable on top of your speakers.

Ace of Space? You will be very surprised what you can do.

Thank you to our sponsors SVS & Q Acoustics for supporting our sonic messaging!

https://www.svsound.com
https://www.qacoustics.com

In the Episode:

• Bob Hazelwood, Director of Engineering and Product Development - Andover Audio
• Mitch Anderson, Producer

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All.
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Music, Home Theater, and Headphone news by visiting:
https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #vintageaudio #andoveraudio #spinbase #vinylcommunity #consumerelectronics #podcast

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57799953Tue, 05 Dec 2023 11:00:03 +0000Black Circle StudiosWith consumers moving away from expensive multi-component systems and looking for more economical and space-spacing alternatives, the question has to be asked -- who is actually offering solutions that are affordable? Bob Hazelwood, Director of...
Bob Hazelwood, Director of Engineering and Product Development, Andover Audio, joins us on the eCoustics podcast to discuss their rather extensive lineup of award-winning wireless speakers, turntables, streamers, and lifestyle systems that tick off every box for the next generation of music listeners. And don't believe the naysayers -- their Isogroove isolation technology makes it possible to have your turntable on top of your speakers.

Ace of Space? You will be very surprised what you can do.

Thank you to our sponsors SVS & Q Acoustics for supporting our sonic messaging!

https://www.svsound.com
https://www.qacoustics.com

In the Episode:

• Bob Hazelwood, Director of Engineering and Product Development - Andover Audio
• Mitch Anderson, Producer

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All.
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Music, Home Theater, and Headphone news by visiting:
https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #vintageaudio #andoveraudio #spinbase #vinylcommunity #consumerelectronics #podcast

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2705falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/capital-audiofest-2023-are-high-end-audio-manufacturers-living-on-borrowed-time--57754182
EIC Ian White and Producer Mitch Anderson break down CAF 2023 and why horrible music, unaffordable systems, and an aging customer base do not portend a strong future for high-end audio manufacturers if they don't make some massive changes.

Sponsor: Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Marantz. You’ll want to check out their new Stereo 70s Slimline Receiver.

On the panel:

• Ian White, eCoustics Editor-In-Chief
• Mitch Anderson, Producer

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All.
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Music, Home Theater, and Headphone news by visiting:
https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #vintageaudio #capitalaudiofest2023 #caf2023 #caf #headphones #audioshow #luxuryaudio #audioreview #musicindustry



• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57754182Tue, 28 Nov 2023 11:00:02 +0000Black Circle StudiosA new generation of music listeners are stepping outside their traditional comfort zones and looking for better ways to enjoy their music collections. But will they find that at a traditional Hi-Fi show? EIC Ian White and Producer Mitch Anderson...
EIC Ian White and Producer Mitch Anderson break down CAF 2023 and why horrible music, unaffordable systems, and an aging customer base do not portend a strong future for high-end audio manufacturers if they don't make some massive changes.

Sponsor: Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Marantz. You’ll want to check out their new Stereo 70s Slimline Receiver.

On the panel:

• Ian White, eCoustics Editor-In-Chief
• Mitch Anderson, Producer

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All.
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Music, Home Theater, and Headphone news by visiting:
https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #vintageaudio #capitalaudiofest2023 #caf2023 #caf #headphones #audioshow #luxuryaudio #audioreview #musicindustry



• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2344falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-makes-a-ust-projector-the-best-inside-the-2023-laser-tv-showdown--57752315
We chat with Rob Sabin of ProjectorCentral.com and Brian Gluck of ProjectorScreen.com, organizer and host of the shootout event which saw nine of the world's best UST projectors and five of the top portable 4K projectors face-off side-by-side for the top spots.

Sponsor: Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Marantz. You’ll want to check out their new Stereo 70s Slimline Receiver.

Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/iW8-OhdmzNs

View the scorecards and links to all the winners here:
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/2023-laser-tv-showdown-recap/

On the panel:

• Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder
• Chris Boylan, eCoustics Editor-at-Large
• Brian Gluck, Owner of ProjectorScreen.com
• Rob Sabin, Editor-in-Chief at ProjectorCentral.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All.
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Music, Home Theater, and Headphone news by visiting:
https://www.ecoustics.com

#lasertv #ustprojector #showdown #projectorcentral #projectorscreen #bigscreen #hometheater #homevideo #2023lasertvshowdown #portableprojector #hometheatre #bestprojector #bestof2023

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57752315Wed, 22 Nov 2023 14:57:45 +0000Black Circle StudiosLooking for a 4K UST projector or a portable lifestyle projector for your home? At the 2023 Laser TV Showdown, six unbiased expert judges took a look at the top UST projectors and the top portable 4K projectors (aka lifestyle projectors) and picked...
We chat with Rob Sabin of ProjectorCentral.com and Brian Gluck of ProjectorScreen.com, organizer and host of the shootout event which saw nine of the world's best UST projectors and five of the top portable 4K projectors face-off side-by-side for the top spots.

Sponsor: Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Marantz. You’ll want to check out their new Stereo 70s Slimline Receiver.

Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/iW8-OhdmzNs

View the scorecards and links to all the winners here:
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/2023-laser-tv-showdown-recap/

On the panel:

• Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder
• Chris Boylan, eCoustics Editor-at-Large
• Brian Gluck, Owner of ProjectorScreen.com
• Rob Sabin, Editor-in-Chief at ProjectorCentral.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All.
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Music, Home Theater, and Headphone news by visiting:
https://www.ecoustics.com

#lasertv #ustprojector #showdown #projectorcentral #projectorscreen #bigscreen #hometheater #homevideo #2023lasertvshowdown #portableprojector #hometheatre #bestprojector #bestof2023

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>4078falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-best-hi-fi-year-of-our-lives-ecoustics-roundtable--57653336
Thank you to our sponsors SVS & Q Acoustics for supporting our sonic messaging!

https://www.svsound.com
https://www.qacoustics.com

Products mentioned:

Frogge' Phono Pre - http://www.thatoldretrostore.com/pages/preamps.html
Sony PS1
CEDIA’s Sickest Demo: https://www.ecoustics.com/news/sickest-demo-cedia-2023/
Focal Grand Utopia/Naim Statement System
Andrew Jones Source Point 10s - https://www.mofielectronics.com/products/mofi-electronics-sourcepoint-10-loudspeakers

On the panel:

Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder
Eric Pye, Vintage Columnist @audioloveyyc
Jeremy Sikora, Vintage Columnist @budget_audiophiler
Chris Boylan, Editor-at-Large
Robert Silva, Senior Correspondent
Mitch Anderson, Producer and Host of Black Circle Radio

Related links:

https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/vintage-audio-series-episode-7/
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/blue-note-tone-poet-episode-3/
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-of-cedia-expo-2023/

#hifi #vinylrecords #phonopreamp #sonyps1 #audiophile #focal #naim #waveforming #kevingray #kirstenedkins #livemusic #coldplay #vintageaudio

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57653336Wed, 15 Nov 2023 22:19:42 +0000Black Circle Studios2023 was a year of discovery for all of us. New music. Some strange audio discoveries that have panned out beyond our wildest dreams. It was also a year where some of us stretched their budget and looked beyond what we thought we needed after exposure...
Thank you to our sponsors SVS & Q Acoustics for supporting our sonic messaging!

https://www.svsound.com
https://www.qacoustics.com

Products mentioned:

Frogge' Phono Pre - http://www.thatoldretrostore.com/pages/preamps.html
Sony PS1
CEDIA’s Sickest Demo: https://www.ecoustics.com/news/sickest-demo-cedia-2023/
Focal Grand Utopia/Naim Statement System
Andrew Jones Source Point 10s - https://www.mofielectronics.com/products/mofi-electronics-sourcepoint-10-loudspeakers

On the panel:

Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder
Eric Pye, Vintage Columnist @audioloveyyc
Jeremy Sikora, Vintage Columnist @budget_audiophiler
Chris Boylan, Editor-at-Large
Robert Silva, Senior Correspondent
Mitch Anderson, Producer and Host of Black Circle Radio

Related links:

https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/vintage-audio-series-episode-7/
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/blue-note-tone-poet-episode-3/
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-of-cedia-expo-2023/

#hifi #vinylrecords #phonopreamp #sonyps1 #audiophile #focal #naim #waveforming #kevingray #kirstenedkins #livemusic #coldplay #vintageaudio

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3640falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-exactly-does-music-do-to-your-brain--57154923
Leading Israeli Scientist, Dr. Neta Maimon, joins this episode's host, editor-in-chief Ian White, on the eCoustics podcast from Netanya, Israel, to discuss how the brain responds to music in times of crisis, passion, or illness and how scientists are using it to diagnose and even manage cognitive decline.

For more information on Dr. Maimon's research please visit:
This Is What Music Does To Your Brain (via Haaretz)

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com


Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #vinyl #ecoustics #musicindustry #musicstreaming #vintageaudio #musictherapy #sonicscience #cognitiveillness #phd #brainstudy #musicwellness

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57154923Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:00:02 +0000Black Circle StudiosHave you ever wondered why music changes the way your brain deals with pain, love, or anxiety? Is it possible to use music to diagnose the early onset of Dementia or Alzheimer's disease? Leading Israeli Scientist, Dr. Neta Maimon, joins this...
Leading Israeli Scientist, Dr. Neta Maimon, joins this episode's host, editor-in-chief Ian White, on the eCoustics podcast from Netanya, Israel, to discuss how the brain responds to music in times of crisis, passion, or illness and how scientists are using it to diagnose and even manage cognitive decline.

For more information on Dr. Maimon's research please visit:
This Is What Music Does To Your Brain (via Haaretz)

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com


Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #vinyl #ecoustics #musicindustry #musicstreaming #vintageaudio #musictherapy #sonicscience #cognitiveillness #phd #brainstudy #musicwellness

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3067falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/can-westone-audio-reclaim-dominance-in-the-iem-market--57243734W. Jennings speaks with Tal Kocen (Vice President, Consumer Product) and Dave Friesema (Technical Director/General Manager) of Westone Audio about the company’s wide range of custom and universal fit IEM products.

Westone has been making earphones and audio accessories for musicians and audiophiles since 1959. Their products are available at Amazon.com and westoneaudio.com.

For more information about this podcast visit: https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/westone-audio-2023/

Sponsor: Check out the new Marantz Stereo 70s Slimline Receiver.

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All.
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#earphones #earbuds #headphones #inearheadphones #wirelessearphones #inearmonitor #iems #westone #iem #livesound #hifi #ecoustics #livesound #monitormix

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57243734Sun, 15 Oct 2023 22:27:04 +0000Black Circle StudiosIn this episode, eCoustics Senior Headphone Editor, https://www.ecoustics.com/author/w-jennings/ speaks with Tal Kocen (Vice President, Consumer Product) and Dave Friesema (Technical Director/General Manager) of Westone Audio about the company’s wide...W. Jennings speaks with Tal Kocen (Vice President, Consumer Product) and Dave Friesema (Technical Director/General Manager) of Westone Audio about the company’s wide range of custom and universal fit IEM products.

Westone has been making earphones and audio accessories for musicians and audiophiles since 1959. Their products are available at Amazon.com and westoneaudio.com.

For more information about this podcast visit: https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/westone-audio-2023/

Sponsor: Check out the new Marantz Stereo 70s Slimline Receiver.

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All.
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#earphones #earbuds #headphones #inearheadphones #wirelessearphones #inearmonitor #iems #westone #iem #livesound #hifi #ecoustics #livesound #monitormix

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2930falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ue-pro-in-pursuit-of-the-ultimate-earphones-with-vincent-liu--56987351
Also discussed in this conversation is UE Pro’s dedication to performing artists, their design philosophy and about where the new Premier’s signature fits into the product line. Many expected the Premier to be a UE18 Pro taken to the next level but the signatures are different and the two in-ears are aimed at different market segments. Finally, there was talk about some of the things that set Ultimate Ears Pro apart from other in-ear manufactures and where Vincent sees the company heading next.

Click to learn more about Ultimate Ears UE Premier

Thank you to our sponsors SVS & Q Acoustics for supporting our HI-FI messaging.

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#earphones #earbuds #headphones #inearheadphones #wirelessearphones #ultimateears #inearmonitor #iems #uepro #premier #iem #livesound #hifi #ecoustics

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56987351Fri, 29 Sep 2023 10:00:03 +0000Black Circle StudioseCoustics Senior Headphone Editor W. Jennings recently sat down with Vincent Liu, Ultimate Ears Pro’s Head of Product & Operations for a conversation about the new Premier 21-driver IEM. This discussion touches on the impacts of the pandemic on...
Also discussed in this conversation is UE Pro’s dedication to performing artists, their design philosophy and about where the new Premier’s signature fits into the product line. Many expected the Premier to be a UE18 Pro taken to the next level but the signatures are different and the two in-ears are aimed at different market segments. Finally, there was talk about some of the things that set Ultimate Ears Pro apart from other in-ear manufactures and where Vincent sees the company heading next.

Click to learn more about Ultimate Ears UE Premier

Thank you to our sponsors SVS & Q Acoustics for supporting our HI-FI messaging.

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#earphones #earbuds #headphones #inearheadphones #wirelessearphones #ultimateears #inearmonitor #iems #uepro #premier #iem #livesound #hifi #ecoustics

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>4460falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/song-of-the-divine-an-intimate-conversation-with-al-anderson-of-the-original-wailers--56832691
Al continues touring to this day as the sole member of the 1970s lineup with his Grammy nominated band, "The Original Wailers", which carries on the original vision of Bob Marley’s music.

His memory inducing lead guitar playing was also featured on the Platinum Award winning albums Live at the Lyceum, Babylon by Bus, and the 10 times Platinum, Legend. After Marley's death, Anderson continued to tour with The Wailers Band. Anderson went on to record with Ben Harper (Diamonds On the Inside (2003), Lauryn Hill on her multi-Grammy winning debut The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998) as well as with Santana on his 9-Grammy award winning Supernatural (2000).

Al speaks with Mitch Anderson (sonically related), eCoustics podcast producer and host of Black Circle Radio, live on stage at T.H.E. Show 2023. This episode was recorded on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at T.H.E. Show 2023 at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa California.

Related links:

The Original Wailers 2023 Fall Tour

Al Anderson on Discogs

Song of The Divine Music Video on YouTube

Al Anderson with Mitch on Black Circle Radio



This episode brought to you by The Source of Light and Power. One record a month being released for all of 2023. SOLP is stoked to be endorsed by Audeze Headphones, Linear Tube Audio, RME, and Peluso Microphones. For those who seek the ALL.


Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#mofi #hifi #audiophile #vinyl #alanderson #reggae #legend #guitargod #electricguitar #bobmarley #ecoustics #musicindustry #musicstreaming #vintageaudio #theoriginalwailers #songofthedivine



• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56832691Tue, 19 Sep 2023 10:00:03 +0000Black Circle StudiosLegendary guitarist, Al Anderson, toured with Bob Marley & The Wailers from 1974 until just before Marley’s death in 1981. Anderson's stunning lead guitar work on iconic classics like "No Woman, No Cry," "Three O’clock Road Block," and "Could You...
Al continues touring to this day as the sole member of the 1970s lineup with his Grammy nominated band, "The Original Wailers", which carries on the original vision of Bob Marley’s music.

His memory inducing lead guitar playing was also featured on the Platinum Award winning albums Live at the Lyceum, Babylon by Bus, and the 10 times Platinum, Legend. After Marley's death, Anderson continued to tour with The Wailers Band. Anderson went on to record with Ben Harper (Diamonds On the Inside (2003), Lauryn Hill on her multi-Grammy winning debut The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998) as well as with Santana on his 9-Grammy award winning Supernatural (2000).

Al speaks with Mitch Anderson (sonically related), eCoustics podcast producer and host of Black Circle Radio, live on stage at T.H.E. Show 2023. This episode was recorded on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at T.H.E. Show 2023 at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa California.

Related links:

The Original Wailers 2023 Fall Tour

Al Anderson on Discogs

Song of The Divine Music Video on YouTube

Al Anderson with Mitch on Black Circle Radio



This episode brought to you by The Source of Light and Power. One record a month being released for all of 2023. SOLP is stoked to be endorsed by Audeze Headphones, Linear Tube Audio, RME, and Peluso Microphones. For those who seek the ALL.


Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#mofi #hifi #audiophile #vinyl #alanderson #reggae #legend #guitargod #electricguitar #bobmarley #ecoustics #musicindustry #musicstreaming #vintageaudio #theoriginalwailers #songofthedivine



• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3087falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/making-mofi-the-soundtrack-of-your-life--56652113
CoCo sits down with eCoustics CEO and Publisher, Brian Mitchell, as well as eCoustics Podcast Producer, Mitch Anderson to discuss his deep love of vintage turntables, cartridges, the battle between digital music and vinyl, and his sales philosophy after four decades in the world of high fidelity playback.

Some of the topics covered in this episode include:

- A deep dive into Lenny’s vintage turntables, cartridges and setup
- Why vinyl and digital music can coexist
- Lenny’s hi-fi sales philosophy
- The power of connecting to music
- Lenny’s definition of audiophile nirvana

Related links:

https://www.ecoustics.com/products/mofi-masterphono-preamplifier/

https://www.ecoustics.com/products/mofi-sourcepoint-8/

https://www.ecoustics.com/products/mofi-sourcepoint-10/

This episode was hosted by Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO and Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Studios. It was recorded on June 9, 2023 at T.H.E. Show at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa.

Listen to Lenny’s previous appearance on the podcast from T.H.E. Show 2022.

https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/the-show-2022-lenny-coco/

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#mofi #hifi #audiophile #vinyl #digitalmusic #ecoustics #turntables #musicstreaming #vintageaudio #loudspeakers

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56652113Fri, 01 Sep 2023 10:00:03 +0000Black Circle StudiosLenny CoCo spends his days and nights traversing North America, spreading the gospel for MoFi Distribution, as their National Specialty Audio Sales Manager. After more than 32 years in the business, he has seen it all and can help music listeners...
CoCo sits down with eCoustics CEO and Publisher, Brian Mitchell, as well as eCoustics Podcast Producer, Mitch Anderson to discuss his deep love of vintage turntables, cartridges, the battle between digital music and vinyl, and his sales philosophy after four decades in the world of high fidelity playback.

Some of the topics covered in this episode include:

- A deep dive into Lenny’s vintage turntables, cartridges and setup
- Why vinyl and digital music can coexist
- Lenny’s hi-fi sales philosophy
- The power of connecting to music
- Lenny’s definition of audiophile nirvana

Related links:

https://www.ecoustics.com/products/mofi-masterphono-preamplifier/

https://www.ecoustics.com/products/mofi-sourcepoint-8/

https://www.ecoustics.com/products/mofi-sourcepoint-10/

This episode was hosted by Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO and Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Studios. It was recorded on June 9, 2023 at T.H.E. Show at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa.

Listen to Lenny’s previous appearance on the podcast from T.H.E. Show 2022.

https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/the-show-2022-lenny-coco/

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#mofi #hifi #audiophile #vinyl #digitalmusic #ecoustics #turntables #musicstreaming #vintageaudio #loudspeakers

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2990falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lamborghini-of-audio-gryphon-s-sales-director-rune-skov--56579230
Gryphon Audio’s vision is clear: the company wants its brand to be as recognized as the “Lamborghini of High End Audio,” exclusive to the select few who value its performance and style.

It takes more than a clever marketing message to achieve this this goal. The company is building some of the world’s finest audio products in Denmark, at prices higher than one might expect; however, they offer a full system approach, which means that Gryphon offers every component in the audio chain…including the cables. That leaves no uncertainly for the customer and assures that everything from source through speakers is meticulously engineered to function perfectly together.

Gryphon Audio Designs was founded in 1985 and Rune’s career trajectory has been nothing short of meteoric. After 12 fulfilling years as a teacher at a prestigious private school, Rune was recruited by Nordost and quickly rose to become one of the most prominent figures in Danish High End. Spending over 100 days per year visiting foreign dealers and distributors while studying for his MBA, Rune recently graduated with honors and has already been appointed to the Board of Directors of several large Danish corporations. Rune’s dedication, love of music and personal sense of style have contributed to Gryphon’s explosive growth and stature as one of Ultra-Luxe audio’s true icons.

The proud father of 5 beautiful children, Rune’s personal and professional life recently merged when his oldest son, Alexander Raul, joined the Gryphon team as the company’s first Sales & Marketing intern. One of the company’s major shareholders, Rune relishes his role as Gryphon’s international Brand ambassador and loves nothing more than sharing his enthusiasm for the brand and its peerless products.

For more information: https://gryphon-audio.dk

Related links:

Podcast: Gryphon Audio North America, Anthony Chiarella at T.H.E. Show 2023
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/gryphon-audio-anthony-chiarella/

Podcast: Gryphon Audio’s #1 Dealer, Joseph Cali at T.H.E. Show 2023
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/gryphon-dealer-joseph-cali/

Gryphon Audio Trident II Loudspeakers & Apex Amplifier at T.H.E. Show 2023
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/gryphon-audio-the-show-2023/

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

This episode was hosted by Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO and Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Studios. It was recorded on June 9, 2023 at T.H.E. Show at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #ecoustics #listeningroom #gryphonaudio #ultraluxe #luxuryaudio #danishdesign #audiophile #theshow2023 #theshowsocal2023 #highendaudio #breakingthesoundbarrier #lamborghini

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56579230Fri, 25 Aug 2023 10:00:03 +0000Black Circle StudiosIn our third installment with Gryphon Audio Designs, we speak with Gryphon’s Sales Director, Rune Skov, at T.H.E. Show 2023. He’s responsible for the company’s worldwide sales strategy, tasked with the daunting goal of turning Gryphon into the most...
Gryphon Audio’s vision is clear: the company wants its brand to be as recognized as the “Lamborghini of High End Audio,” exclusive to the select few who value its performance and style.

It takes more than a clever marketing message to achieve this this goal. The company is building some of the world’s finest audio products in Denmark, at prices higher than one might expect; however, they offer a full system approach, which means that Gryphon offers every component in the audio chain…including the cables. That leaves no uncertainly for the customer and assures that everything from source through speakers is meticulously engineered to function perfectly together.

Gryphon Audio Designs was founded in 1985 and Rune’s career trajectory has been nothing short of meteoric. After 12 fulfilling years as a teacher at a prestigious private school, Rune was recruited by Nordost and quickly rose to become one of the most prominent figures in Danish High End. Spending over 100 days per year visiting foreign dealers and distributors while studying for his MBA, Rune recently graduated with honors and has already been appointed to the Board of Directors of several large Danish corporations. Rune’s dedication, love of music and personal sense of style have contributed to Gryphon’s explosive growth and stature as one of Ultra-Luxe audio’s true icons.

The proud father of 5 beautiful children, Rune’s personal and professional life recently merged when his oldest son, Alexander Raul, joined the Gryphon team as the company’s first Sales & Marketing intern. One of the company’s major shareholders, Rune relishes his role as Gryphon’s international Brand ambassador and loves nothing more than sharing his enthusiasm for the brand and its peerless products.

For more information: https://gryphon-audio.dk

Related links:

Podcast: Gryphon Audio North America, Anthony Chiarella at T.H.E. Show 2023
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/gryphon-audio-anthony-chiarella/

Podcast: Gryphon Audio’s #1 Dealer, Joseph Cali at T.H.E. Show 2023
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/gryphon-dealer-joseph-cali/

Gryphon Audio Trident II Loudspeakers & Apex Amplifier at T.H.E. Show 2023
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/gryphon-audio-the-show-2023/

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

This episode was hosted by Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO and Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Studios. It was recorded on June 9, 2023 at T.H.E. Show at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa.

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #ecoustics #listeningroom #gryphonaudio #ultraluxe #luxuryaudio #danishdesign #audiophile #theshow2023 #theshowsocal2023 #highendaudio #breakingthesoundbarrier #lamborghini

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>1308falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/svs-immersion-is-here-there-and-everywhere-live-from-t-h-e-show-2023--56516576
Although consumers can still order direct from the SVS website today, its products are now sold in-stores in places such as Best Buy and online across many merchants including Amazon. SVS products can be purchased everywhere, including internationally.

If you plan to attend an audio show, there’s a good chance SVS will be there demonstrating to a packed room. We caught up with Nick Brown, SVS VP Marketing and Gary Yacoubian, SVS CEO at T.H.E. Show 2023 in Costa Mesa, California this past June. We discussed their current product line as well as their strategy to reach the next generation of audio and home theater enthusiasts.

For more information: https://www.svsound.com

This episode was hosted by Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO and Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Studios. It was recorded on June 9, 2023 at T.H.E. Show at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa.

Related links:

https://www.ecoustics.com/ask-an-expert/what-svs-subwoofer-should-you-buy/

https://www.ecoustics.com/news/svs-the-show-2023/

https://www.ecoustics.com/tag/svs/


Previous SVS podcasts:

https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/svs-prime-wireless-pro/

https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/the-show-2022-svs-interview/


Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#svs #svsound #hifi #audiophile #dolbyatmos #wirelessspeakers #ecoustics #hometheater #loudspeakers

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56516576Fri, 18 Aug 2023 21:04:49 +0000Black Circle StudiosSVS has a gone from a factory-direct seller of affordable subwoofers, to a full fledged audio brand to be reckoned with. In keeping to their high value / affordable roots, SVS now sells a full lineup of loudspeakers, wireless speakers, and accessories...
Although consumers can still order direct from the SVS website today, its products are now sold in-stores in places such as Best Buy and online across many merchants including Amazon. SVS products can be purchased everywhere, including internationally.

If you plan to attend an audio show, there’s a good chance SVS will be there demonstrating to a packed room. We caught up with Nick Brown, SVS VP Marketing and Gary Yacoubian, SVS CEO at T.H.E. Show 2023 in Costa Mesa, California this past June. We discussed their current product line as well as their strategy to reach the next generation of audio and home theater enthusiasts.

For more information: https://www.svsound.com

This episode was hosted by Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO and Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Studios. It was recorded on June 9, 2023 at T.H.E. Show at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa.

Related links:

https://www.ecoustics.com/ask-an-expert/what-svs-subwoofer-should-you-buy/

https://www.ecoustics.com/news/svs-the-show-2023/

https://www.ecoustics.com/tag/svs/


Previous SVS podcasts:

https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/svs-prime-wireless-pro/

https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/the-show-2022-svs-interview/


Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#svs #svsound #hifi #audiophile #dolbyatmos #wirelessspeakers #ecoustics #hometheater #loudspeakers

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>1974falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/get-blown-away-by-jbl-sound-again-interview-with-jim-garrett-of-harman-luxury-audio-group--56427551

Related links:

https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/jbl-4329p/

https://www.ecoustics.com/products/jbl-l100-classic-75-loudspeaker/

https://www.ecoustics.com/products/jbl-75th-anniversary-sa750-integrated-amplifier/


Thank you to our sponsor Focal for the support of our programming!

https://www.focal.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #ecoustics #JBL #vintageaudio #L100 #marklevinson #immersiveaudio #customintegrationspeakers #hometheater #breakingthesoundbarrier #speakerdesign



• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56427551Fri, 11 Aug 2023 10:00:02 +0000Black Circle StudiosIn this episode eCoustics founder Brian Mitchell sits down with Jim Garrett, head of product strategy and planning at the Harman Luxury Audio Group, which is composed of five active brands — JBL, JBL Synthesis, Arcam, Mark Levinson, and Revel. The...

Related links:

https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/jbl-4329p/

https://www.ecoustics.com/products/jbl-l100-classic-75-loudspeaker/

https://www.ecoustics.com/products/jbl-75th-anniversary-sa750-integrated-amplifier/


Thank you to our sponsor Focal for the support of our programming!

https://www.focal.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #ecoustics #JBL #vintageaudio #L100 #marklevinson #immersiveaudio #customintegrationspeakers #hometheater #breakingthesoundbarrier #speakerdesign



• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>4725falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wonderful-wizard-of-gan-pulling-back-the-curtains-on-the-next-generation-of-amplification--56363740
Allen Sides is a five-time Grammy winning engineer/producer who has worked on over a thousand albums. Under his companies, Ocean Way Recording and Ocean Way Audio, Allen developed highly-acclaimed loudspeaker systems for both professional studios as well as home hi-fi listening.

Alberto Guerra is the founder of AGD Productions, which is pioneering the use of Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology in the company’s audiophile amplifiers and preamplifiers.

For more information:

https://www.ecoustics.com/news/agd-ocean-way-the-show-2023/

https://agdproduction.com

https://oceanwayaudio.com


Thank you to our sponsors Q Acoustics & SVS for the support of our programming!

https://www.qacoustics.com

https://www.svsound.com


This episode was hosted by Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO and Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Studios. It was recorded on June 9, 2023 at T.H.E. Show at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa.

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #ecoustics #listeningroom #agdproductions #oceanwayaudio #allensides #grammywinner #audioengineer #musicmixing #recordingstudio #audiophile #theshow2023 #theshowsocal2023 #highendaudio #breakingthesoundbarrier

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56363740Fri, 04 Aug 2023 10:00:03 +0000Black Circle StudiosIn this episode we return to the T.H.E. Show 2023, where we talk with Allen Sides of Ocean Way Audio and Alberto Guerra of AGD Productions. The unlikely duo have teamed up at T.H.E. Show in Costa Mesa, CA to demonstrate the synergy between AGD...
Allen Sides is a five-time Grammy winning engineer/producer who has worked on over a thousand albums. Under his companies, Ocean Way Recording and Ocean Way Audio, Allen developed highly-acclaimed loudspeaker systems for both professional studios as well as home hi-fi listening.

Alberto Guerra is the founder of AGD Productions, which is pioneering the use of Gallium Nitride (GaN) technology in the company’s audiophile amplifiers and preamplifiers.

For more information:

https://www.ecoustics.com/news/agd-ocean-way-the-show-2023/

https://agdproduction.com

https://oceanwayaudio.com


Thank you to our sponsors Q Acoustics & SVS for the support of our programming!

https://www.qacoustics.com

https://www.svsound.com


This episode was hosted by Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO and Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Studios. It was recorded on June 9, 2023 at T.H.E. Show at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa.

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #ecoustics #listeningroom #agdproductions #oceanwayaudio #allensides #grammywinner #audioengineer #musicmixing #recordingstudio #audiophile #theshow2023 #theshowsocal2023 #highendaudio #breakingthesoundbarrier

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>1920falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-must-be-the-place-how-cambridge-audio-s-music-first-ethos-is-making-itself-a-final-destination-for-music-listeners--56251973
Between its new “Made by Music” Podcast and a world-class selection of high-end audio components and loudspeakers for almost every price point, Cambridge Audio is rather quickly becoming a one-stop shop for a new generation of music listeners. Coral Williamson, Communications Manager for Cambridge Audio, joins us on the podcast to discuss the Cambridge revolution and where this remarkable British brand is headed.

For more information: https://www.cambridgeaudio.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #ecoustics #cambridgeaudio #hometheater #breakingthesoundbarrier #cambridge #britishaudio #ukaudio #ukhifi #audiophile #musicstreaming #vintageaudio

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56251973Fri, 28 Jul 2023 10:00:03 +0000Black Circle StudiosCambridge Audio has been a “music first” brand since its inception and one would like to think that every company that designs and manufactures audio components and loudspeakers shares that same ethos. With so much emphasis on the hardware, it is most...
Between its new “Made by Music” Podcast and a world-class selection of high-end audio components and loudspeakers for almost every price point, Cambridge Audio is rather quickly becoming a one-stop shop for a new generation of music listeners. Coral Williamson, Communications Manager for Cambridge Audio, joins us on the podcast to discuss the Cambridge revolution and where this remarkable British brand is headed.

For more information: https://www.cambridgeaudio.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #ecoustics #cambridgeaudio #hometheater #breakingthesoundbarrier #cambridge #britishaudio #ukaudio #ukhifi #audiophile #musicstreaming #vintageaudio

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2596falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/danish-delights-gryphon-audio-s-ultra-high-end-audio-experience-has-crossed-the-pond--56149753
Anthony Chiarella officially became an audio geek at the age of 13 when he joined his high school AV Club (“We got beaten-up by the football team every Friday!”) and by 16 he was working as an Audio Salesman at New York’s notorious Crazy Eddie. After earning his MBA, he achieved success on Wall Street but soon realized he was more interested in HiFi than High Finance and took a sales position at Lyric HiFi, then the mecca for High End Audio, where he met many industry luminaries including Harry Pearson, Founder and Publisher of The Absolute Sound (TAS). Anthony soon started writing for TAS and most other High End mags and wound up freelancing for Maxim, Esquire, GQ and other mainstream Men’s Magazines. At the same time, some of the companies about whose products he was writing were looking for sales and marketing help, which led him to found Specialty Sound and Vision (SSV), a NY Metro Rep Firm, in 1996. Dedicated to working with the territory’s best retailers, SSV is considered “THE High End Rep Firm.” After the Great Recession, most of the NY Metro retailers closed, so SSV became a National Sales Management company, representing Gryphon, Brinkmann and other Ultra-Luxe High End Manufacturers across the US and Canada.


Thank you to our sponsors Q Acoustics & SVS for the support of our programming!

https://www.qacoustics.com

https://www.svsound.com

Related links:

Podcast: Gryphon Audio’s #1 Dealer, Joseph Cali at T.H.E. Show 2023
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/gryphon-dealer-joseph-cali/

Gryphon Audio Trident II Loudspeakers & Apex Amplifier at T.H.E. Show 2023
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/gryphon-audio-the-show-2023/

This episode was hosted by Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO and Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Studios. It was recorded on June 9, 2023 at T.H.E. Show at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa.

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #ecoustics #listeningroom #gryphonaudio #ultralux #luxuryaudio #danishdesign #audiophile #theshow2023 #theshowsocal2023 #highendaudio #breakingthesoundbarrier #vinylcommunity

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56149753Wed, 19 Jul 2023 10:05:01 +0000Black Circle StudiosIn the second of 7 podcasts recorded at T.H.E. Show 2023, we expand our conversation into the distrubtion arm of Denmark’s ultra-luxe brand, Gryphon Audio Designs ApS. We speak with Anthony Chiarella, Director of Sales & Marketing for Gryphon...
Anthony Chiarella officially became an audio geek at the age of 13 when he joined his high school AV Club (“We got beaten-up by the football team every Friday!”) and by 16 he was working as an Audio Salesman at New York’s notorious Crazy Eddie. After earning his MBA, he achieved success on Wall Street but soon realized he was more interested in HiFi than High Finance and took a sales position at Lyric HiFi, then the mecca for High End Audio, where he met many industry luminaries including Harry Pearson, Founder and Publisher of The Absolute Sound (TAS). Anthony soon started writing for TAS and most other High End mags and wound up freelancing for Maxim, Esquire, GQ and other mainstream Men’s Magazines. At the same time, some of the companies about whose products he was writing were looking for sales and marketing help, which led him to found Specialty Sound and Vision (SSV), a NY Metro Rep Firm, in 1996. Dedicated to working with the territory’s best retailers, SSV is considered “THE High End Rep Firm.” After the Great Recession, most of the NY Metro retailers closed, so SSV became a National Sales Management company, representing Gryphon, Brinkmann and other Ultra-Luxe High End Manufacturers across the US and Canada.


Thank you to our sponsors Q Acoustics & SVS for the support of our programming!

https://www.qacoustics.com

https://www.svsound.com

Related links:

Podcast: Gryphon Audio’s #1 Dealer, Joseph Cali at T.H.E. Show 2023
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/gryphon-dealer-joseph-cali/

Gryphon Audio Trident II Loudspeakers & Apex Amplifier at T.H.E. Show 2023
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/gryphon-audio-the-show-2023/

This episode was hosted by Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO and Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Studios. It was recorded on June 9, 2023 at T.H.E. Show at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa.

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #ecoustics #listeningroom #gryphonaudio #ultralux #luxuryaudio #danishdesign #audiophile #theshow2023 #theshowsocal2023 #highendaudio #breakingthesoundbarrier #vinylcommunity

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over...]]>1743falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/say-my-naim-how-a-quirky-british-hi-fi-company-is-quietly-conquering-the-globe--56068016
It is not a brand that creates feelings of ambivalence within the audio world; audiophiles either love or hate it. The marriage to Focal, one of the largest high-end loudspeaker brands in the world, took a lot of people by surprise and there were certainly some valid questions about how the two legacy brands situated across the English Channel from one another would work together and grow.

Has it worked?

Naim Brand Ambassador, Jason Gould, joins EIC Ian White to discuss the first fifty years, the legacy of the late-Julian Vereker, streaming, and why the brand is well-positioned to grow rather significantly over the next decade.

Thank you to our sponsor Naim Audio for the support of our programming!

https://www.naimaudio.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #ecoustics #naim #hometheater #breakingthesoundbarrier #naimaudio #britishaudio #ukaudio #ukhifi #audiophile #musicstreaming #vintageaudio

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56068016Thu, 13 Jul 2023 10:00:02 +0000Black Circle StudiosYou know you want to. Say it twice. Naim. Founded by Julian Vereker MBE (1945-2000) in 1973, Naim Audio have been one of the linchpins of the high-end audio movement for fifty years and their hard-earned success is not something that they are taking...
It is not a brand that creates feelings of ambivalence within the audio world; audiophiles either love or hate it. The marriage to Focal, one of the largest high-end loudspeaker brands in the world, took a lot of people by surprise and there were certainly some valid questions about how the two legacy brands situated across the English Channel from one another would work together and grow.

Has it worked?

Naim Brand Ambassador, Jason Gould, joins EIC Ian White to discuss the first fifty years, the legacy of the late-Julian Vereker, streaming, and why the brand is well-positioned to grow rather significantly over the next decade.

Thank you to our sponsor Naim Audio for the support of our programming!

https://www.naimaudio.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #ecoustics #naim #hometheater #breakingthesoundbarrier #naimaudio #britishaudio #ukaudio #ukhifi #audiophile #musicstreaming #vintageaudio

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2585falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-focal-revolution-how-a-french-hi-fi-manufacturer-is-revolutionizing-your-music-listening-experience--55299811
On a much smaller scale, Focal is changing how high-end consumers listen to music outdoors, while traveling, at their desks, and in the home. Their award-winning loudspeakers and headphones can be found in every corner of the globe and their Focal Powered by Naim retail experience is winning converts across North America, Asia, and Europe. The French manufacturer took the long-term view and it is paying off.

How did Focal get here?

EIC Ian White sat down with Focal Marketing Product Manager, Rejean Bedel, to discuss the past, present, and where the Focal/Naim family is headed.


Thank you to our sponsor Focal for the support of our programming!

https://www.focal.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #ecoustics #focal #customintegrationspeakers #hometheater #breakingthesoundbarrier #focal #naim #thevaspeakers #ourdoorspeakers #frenchdesign

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/55299811Wed, 28 Jun 2023 10:00:02 +0000Black Circle StudiosDriving change in any industry is difficult; it took Apple more than two decades to become the leading media and technology brand in the world and in the process completely changed how people consume music, movies, and television. On a much smaller...
On a much smaller scale, Focal is changing how high-end consumers listen to music outdoors, while traveling, at their desks, and in the home. Their award-winning loudspeakers and headphones can be found in every corner of the globe and their Focal Powered by Naim retail experience is winning converts across North America, Asia, and Europe. The French manufacturer took the long-term view and it is paying off.

How did Focal get here?

EIC Ian White sat down with Focal Marketing Product Manager, Rejean Bedel, to discuss the past, present, and where the Focal/Naim family is headed.


Thank you to our sponsor Focal for the support of our programming!

https://www.focal.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #ecoustics #focal #customintegrationspeakers #hometheater #breakingthesoundbarrier #focal #naim #thevaspeakers #ourdoorspeakers #frenchdesign

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2418falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cost-no-object-gryphon-audio-s-1-dealer-joseph-cali-t-h-e-show-2023--54560678
Currently, Joe is the CEO of Joseph Cali Systems Design, a bespoke high-end audio integrator with two locations in Los Angeles; however, he started as a Gryphon Dealer in 2017 in NY where he opened a dedicated Gryphon Demo System Showroom inside the Stereo Exchange Loft.

Joseph has a storied history in hi-fi and music as well as film and TV. He was a professional actor, with starring and co-starring roles in “Saturday Night Fever”, “The Competition”, "The Lonely Lady”, “Voices”, "Suicide Kings”, "Today's FBI”, and “Flatbush”. He has worked as a recording Engineer and Executive Producer on Lori Lieberman albums: Monterey, Bend Like Steel, Gun Metal Sky, Ready For The Storm, and The Girl and The Cat, and will continue those duties on future Lori Lieberman productions. He also Executive Produced: A Thousand Dreams, Home Of Whispers and Gone Is The Girl for Pope Music, and Truly for Drive On Records. In addition, he co-founded Cello Music and Film Systems with the renowned Mark Levinson.

Joseph has had a love affair with music since his parents pushed back the dining room table, put big band music on the RCA HiFi Console and danced the nights away. From there, he joined the Columbia Record Club in High School in the mid 60's and had a Garrard Turntable with a Stanton cartridge, KLH speakers and a Kenwood integrated amp. The obsession never stopped. System after system, for over 50 years from Audio Research and Magneplanars to his advocacy of Cello, and now Gryphon, sharing his love of music is in his soul.

https://jcsystemsdesign.com

https://gryphon-audio.dk

https://www.ecoustics.com/news/gryphon-audio-the-show-2023/

Thank you to our sponsors Q Acoustics & SVS for the support of our programming!

https://www.qacoustics.com

https://www.svsound.com


This episode was hosted by Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO and Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Studios. It was recorded on June 9, 2023 at T.H.E. Show at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa.

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #ecoustics #listeningroom #gryphonaudio #ultralux #luxuryaudio #joecali #danishdesign #audiophile #theshow2023 #theshowsocal2023 #highendaudio #breakingthesoundbarrier

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54560678Wed, 21 Jun 2023 15:16:50 +0000Black Circle StudiosIn the first of 7 podcasts recorded at T.H.E. Show 2023, we begin our conversation with Danish high-end audio manufacturer, Gryphon Audio Designs. We speak with Joseph Cali, owner of the premiere Southern California dealer for this ultra high-end...
Currently, Joe is the CEO of Joseph Cali Systems Design, a bespoke high-end audio integrator with two locations in Los Angeles; however, he started as a Gryphon Dealer in 2017 in NY where he opened a dedicated Gryphon Demo System Showroom inside the Stereo Exchange Loft.

Joseph has a storied history in hi-fi and music as well as film and TV. He was a professional actor, with starring and co-starring roles in “Saturday Night Fever”, “The Competition”, "The Lonely Lady”, “Voices”, "Suicide Kings”, "Today's FBI”, and “Flatbush”. He has worked as a recording Engineer and Executive Producer on Lori Lieberman albums: Monterey, Bend Like Steel, Gun Metal Sky, Ready For The Storm, and The Girl and The Cat, and will continue those duties on future Lori Lieberman productions. He also Executive Produced: A Thousand Dreams, Home Of Whispers and Gone Is The Girl for Pope Music, and Truly for Drive On Records. In addition, he co-founded Cello Music and Film Systems with the renowned Mark Levinson.

Joseph has had a love affair with music since his parents pushed back the dining room table, put big band music on the RCA HiFi Console and danced the nights away. From there, he joined the Columbia Record Club in High School in the mid 60's and had a Garrard Turntable with a Stanton cartridge, KLH speakers and a Kenwood integrated amp. The obsession never stopped. System after system, for over 50 years from Audio Research and Magneplanars to his advocacy of Cello, and now Gryphon, sharing his love of music is in his soul.

https://jcsystemsdesign.com

https://gryphon-audio.dk

https://www.ecoustics.com/news/gryphon-audio-the-show-2023/

Thank you to our sponsors Q Acoustics & SVS for the support of our programming!

https://www.qacoustics.com

https://www.svsound.com


This episode was hosted by Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO and Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Studios. It was recorded on June 9, 2023 at T.H.E. Show at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa.

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #ecoustics #listeningroom #gryphonaudio #ultralux #luxuryaudio #joecali #danishdesign #audiophile #theshow2023 #theshowsocal2023 #highendaudio #breakingthesoundbarrier

• Original intro music by The Arc of All....]]>1470falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-path-to-paradise-a-conversation-with-radio-paradise-founder-and-head-dj-william-goldsmith--53811322
In this episode, we sit down with William to discuss the past, present and possible future of Radio Paradise. From how new music is selected to the importance of lossless audio to the expansion of musical genres and live Virtual Reality broadcasts, we get an inside look at the station's operations and plans for the years to come. And not content just to deliver great music to the world, William also wants to help make the world a better place with their new project, Radio 2050. Check out this episode for a glimpse at the future of internet radio.

For more information and to listen to all Radio Paradise has to offer, please visit:

https://www.radioparadise.com

Thank you to our sponsor Q Acoustics for the support of our programming!

https://www.qacoustics.com

The Q Acoustics 5000 Series is available at Crutchfield.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #breakthesoundbarrier #ecoustics #listeningroom #onlineradio #hiresstreaming #radioparadise #streamingmusic #audiophile #flac #burningman

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53811322Fri, 12 May 2023 10:00:02 +0000Black Circle StudiosIn the year 2000, veteran radio DJ William Goldsmith took a leap of faith and launched Radio Paradise, a streaming internet radio station. Tired of having to conform with the strict regulations and formatting restrictions of commercial radio, William...
In this episode, we sit down with William to discuss the past, present and possible future of Radio Paradise. From how new music is selected to the importance of lossless audio to the expansion of musical genres and live Virtual Reality broadcasts, we get an inside look at the station's operations and plans for the years to come. And not content just to deliver great music to the world, William also wants to help make the world a better place with their new project, Radio 2050. Check out this episode for a glimpse at the future of internet radio.

For more information and to listen to all Radio Paradise has to offer, please visit:

https://www.radioparadise.com

Thank you to our sponsor Q Acoustics for the support of our programming!

https://www.qacoustics.com

The Q Acoustics 5000 Series is available at Crutchfield.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #breakthesoundbarrier #ecoustics #listeningroom #onlineradio #hiresstreaming #radioparadise #streamingmusic #audiophile #flac #burningman

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2316falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-bluetooth-about-to-take-a-major-leap-forward--53649701
Some of the new Bluetooth features are:

• Auracast enables audio broadcasting, allowing a single device to transmit to an unlimited number of devices in proximity.

• LC3 (Low Complexity Communications Codec) is the next generation Bluetooth audio (aka “LE Audio”) standard which improves upon the original (“classic”) audio protocol (SBC). Although still a lossy codec, it can use less power to extend battery life, while a new psychoacoustic compression algorithm improves audio fidelity.

In this episode, we speak with John Yi, Founder and CEO of Packetcraft — a provider of Bluetooth solutions for device makers. Join us on a deep dive into the future of Bluetooth and what to look out for later this year.

This episode is brought to you in part by, SVS. To learn more about SVS and their entire product line please visit https://www.svsound.com

Hosts:

• Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ecoustics/
• W. Jennings, eCoustics Sr. Headphone Editor: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/w-jennings/

Related:

• Bluetooth Audio Is Not Lossless (video) https://youtu.be/eljBbqnurAo
• LE Audio: https://www.bluetooth.com/learn-about-bluetooth/feature-enhancements/le-audio/
• Learn more about Packetcraft: https://www.packetcraft.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#bluetooth #wireless #auracast #lc3 #packetcraft #wirelessearbuds #tws #truewireless #wirelessearphones

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53649701Wed, 26 Apr 2023 10:00:05 +0000Black Circle StudiosHas the time come for Bluetooth to take a necessary step forward? Does it really make a difference which codec your headphones or source device support? The quiet release of Bluetooth version 5.2 three years ago set the stage for the future of the...
Some of the new Bluetooth features are:

• Auracast enables audio broadcasting, allowing a single device to transmit to an unlimited number of devices in proximity.

• LC3 (Low Complexity Communications Codec) is the next generation Bluetooth audio (aka “LE Audio”) standard which improves upon the original (“classic”) audio protocol (SBC). Although still a lossy codec, it can use less power to extend battery life, while a new psychoacoustic compression algorithm improves audio fidelity.

In this episode, we speak with John Yi, Founder and CEO of Packetcraft — a provider of Bluetooth solutions for device makers. Join us on a deep dive into the future of Bluetooth and what to look out for later this year.

This episode is brought to you in part by, SVS. To learn more about SVS and their entire product line please visit https://www.svsound.com

Hosts:

• Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ecoustics/
• W. Jennings, eCoustics Sr. Headphone Editor: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/w-jennings/

Related:

• Bluetooth Audio Is Not Lossless (video) https://youtu.be/eljBbqnurAo
• LE Audio: https://www.bluetooth.com/learn-about-bluetooth/feature-enhancements/le-audio/
• Learn more about Packetcraft: https://www.packetcraft.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#bluetooth #wireless #auracast #lc3 #packetcraft #wirelessearbuds #tws #truewireless #wirelessearphones

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2067falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/q-acoustics-unveils-bold-new-5000-series-speakers-exclusive-interview--53521391
The Q Acoustics 5000 Series of loudspeakers aims to fill that void with 5 new models designed for both music and home theater systems. What makes them different from the award-winning 3000 series that have dominated the entry-level category?

EIC Ian White sits down in this exclusive podcast with Q Acoustics' Brand Manager, Alex Munro, to discuss everything you need to know about these exciting new products.

5000 Series Overview:
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/q-acoustics-5000-series-loudspeakers/

Learn more about Q Acoustics:
https://www.qacoustics.com

5000 Series is available at Crutchfield.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#qacoustics #hifi #breakthesoundbarrier #ecoustics #listeningroom #homespeakers #audiophile #5000series #floorstandingspeakers #loudspeakers #bookshelfspeakers

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53521391Thu, 13 Apr 2023 14:00:02 +0000Black Circle StudiosThere is always a bit of a risk when a company introduces a new loudspeaker range meant to satisfy the needs of the middle of the market; especially when said manufacturer has already established itself as a category leader below $1,000 and in the...
The Q Acoustics 5000 Series of loudspeakers aims to fill that void with 5 new models designed for both music and home theater systems. What makes them different from the award-winning 3000 series that have dominated the entry-level category?

EIC Ian White sits down in this exclusive podcast with Q Acoustics' Brand Manager, Alex Munro, to discuss everything you need to know about these exciting new products.

5000 Series Overview:
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/q-acoustics-5000-series-loudspeakers/

Learn more about Q Acoustics:
https://www.qacoustics.com

5000 Series is available at Crutchfield.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#qacoustics #hifi #breakthesoundbarrier #ecoustics #listeningroom #homespeakers #audiophile #5000series #floorstandingspeakers #loudspeakers #bookshelfspeakers

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2232falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/surround-sound-without-wires-yes-you-can-says-wisa--53447541
A few established audio brands are already integrating WiSA into their products such as Bang & Olufsen, Klipsch, Platin, LG and Dynaudio. What makes WiSA appealing to audiophiles is its ability to transmit uncompressed lossless and hi-res audio wirelessly.

In this episode we talk about the future of wireless home audio with Tony Ostrom, President of WiSA. Tony has a 25-year career in the consumer electronics industry and has previously worked in product development and marketing roles for Klipsch, House of Marley, Powermat, and JL Audio. Tony has a BA in Music Engineering and a Minor in Physics from Ball State University.

Will your next wireless speakers support WiSA? There’s a good chance they will.

For more information: https://www.wisatechnologies.com

Sponsor: SVS is acclaimed for punching well above their class, experience thrilling and immersive sound from SVS speakers, subwoofers, and cables. Join the Sound Revolution today and visit: https://www.svsound.com

Related reading:

https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/wisa-explained/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/wisa-ds-wisa-e/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/hisense-wisa-soundsend-tvs/

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#wisa #wireless #homeaudio #hifi #hometheater #dolbyatmos #hiresaudio

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53447541Wed, 05 Apr 2023 10:00:03 +0000Black Circle StudiosOne of the challenges facing those who want to enjoy immersive surround sound at home is the need for lots of speaker wires. WiSA (Wireless Speaker and Audio Association) is eliminating the need for speaker cables by enabling up to 8 speakers to...
A few established audio brands are already integrating WiSA into their products such as Bang & Olufsen, Klipsch, Platin, LG and Dynaudio. What makes WiSA appealing to audiophiles is its ability to transmit uncompressed lossless and hi-res audio wirelessly.

In this episode we talk about the future of wireless home audio with Tony Ostrom, President of WiSA. Tony has a 25-year career in the consumer electronics industry and has previously worked in product development and marketing roles for Klipsch, House of Marley, Powermat, and JL Audio. Tony has a BA in Music Engineering and a Minor in Physics from Ball State University.

Will your next wireless speakers support WiSA? There’s a good chance they will.

For more information: https://www.wisatechnologies.com

Sponsor: SVS is acclaimed for punching well above their class, experience thrilling and immersive sound from SVS speakers, subwoofers, and cables. Join the Sound Revolution today and visit: https://www.svsound.com

Related reading:

https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/wisa-explained/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/wisa-ds-wisa-e/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/hisense-wisa-soundsend-tvs/

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#wisa #wireless #homeaudio #hifi #hometheater #dolbyatmos #hiresaudio

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2703falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/immersive-sound-and-spatial-audio-the-next-big-thing-or-just-another-cash-grab--53319707
Do consumers want to hear it? Despite a huge marketing push featuring Apple Music, Dolby Atmos and Sony 360 Reality Audio, we’re not so sure.

Join Chris Boylan and Brian Mitchell for an in-depth discussion of the current state of spatial audio for music.

Panelists:
• Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO
• Chris Boylan, eCoustics Editor-at-Large

Sponsor: https://www.svsound.com
• Acclaimed for punching well above their class, experience thrilling and immersive sound from SVS speakers, subwoofers, and cables. Join the Sound Revolution today.

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #wirelessspeakers #ecoustics #audio #dolbyatmos #spatialaudio #360sound #immersivesound #sonos #sony360 #sony360realityaudio #dolbyatmosmusic #applemusic

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53319707Fri, 24 Mar 2023 10:00:02 +0000Black Circle StudiosFrom Apple to Sony, from Dolby to Sonos, content providers and consumer electronics manufacturers are sounding a rallying cry for immersive sound a.k.a. Spatial Audio. Do consumers want to hear it? Despite a huge marketing push featuring Apple...
Do consumers want to hear it? Despite a huge marketing push featuring Apple Music, Dolby Atmos and Sony 360 Reality Audio, we’re not so sure.

Join Chris Boylan and Brian Mitchell for an in-depth discussion of the current state of spatial audio for music.

Panelists:
• Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO
• Chris Boylan, eCoustics Editor-at-Large

Sponsor: https://www.svsound.com
• Acclaimed for punching well above their class, experience thrilling and immersive sound from SVS speakers, subwoofers, and cables. Join the Sound Revolution today.

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #wirelessspeakers #ecoustics #audio #dolbyatmos #spatialaudio #360sound #immersivesound #sonos #sony360 #sony360realityaudio #dolbyatmosmusic #applemusic

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3293falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/philip-jones-masimo-sound-united-projectorreviews-storyteller-in-chief--53067844Projector Reviews. Philip has a 30+ year history working in the A/V industry from his early days in specialty audio retail to product training positions at Yamaha, Sony and now Masimo (which recently acquired Sound United).

Masimo now owns all Sound United brands including: Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz, Polk Audio, Classe Audio, Definitive Technology, Boston Acoustics, and Heos.

To view the videos Philip mentioned in this episode, please visit: Sound United Training

This episode sponsored by Focal:

Focal is currently running a 40% off sale on their Chora Collection!

https://www.focal.com/us/high-fidelity-speakers/collection#chora

Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KkmIBsUk0hI

Credits:

• Hosted by: eCoustics Founder, Brian Mitchell https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ecoustics/
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #wirelessspeakers #ecoustics #audio #sonar #denon #marantz #soundunited #bowerswilkins #polk #classeaudio #definitivetechnology #projectors #hometheater #soundbar #masimo



• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53067844Thu, 02 Mar 2023 04:27:23 +0000Black Circle StudiosMeet Philip Jones, Director of Global Brand Activation at Masimo Consumer Audio Division (previously known as Sound United) and the co-owner of website https://www.ProjectorReviews.com. Philip has a 30+ year history working in the A/V industry from...Projector Reviews. Philip has a 30+ year history working in the A/V industry from his early days in specialty audio retail to product training positions at Yamaha, Sony and now Masimo (which recently acquired Sound United).

Masimo now owns all Sound United brands including: Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz, Polk Audio, Classe Audio, Definitive Technology, Boston Acoustics, and Heos.

To view the videos Philip mentioned in this episode, please visit: Sound United Training

This episode sponsored by Focal:

Focal is currently running a 40% off sale on their Chora Collection!

https://www.focal.com/us/high-fidelity-speakers/collection#chora

Watch the video version of this podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KkmIBsUk0hI

Credits:

• Hosted by: eCoustics Founder, Brian Mitchell https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ecoustics/
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #wirelessspeakers #ecoustics #audio #sonar #denon #marantz #soundunited #bowerswilkins #polk #classeaudio #definitivetechnology #projectors #hometheater #soundbar #masimo



• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3416falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/editors-choice-with-ian-white-wireless-speakers-from-500-to-11-000--52735001
Ian White, eCoustics Editor in-Chief, explains why wireless loudspeakers are going to replace traditional passive systems in the next 5 years and selects some of his favorite high-end wireless loudspeakers of 2022. The next golden age of Hi-Fi is already here.

Sponsor: Focal is currently running a 40% off sale on their Chora Collection!

https://www.focal.com/us/high-fidelity-speakers/collection#chora

Products mentioned:

• Q Acoustics M20
• Triangle BOREA BR03 BT
• KEF LSX II
• Sonus faber Omnia
• Dynaudio Focus 50

Related Story: https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/editors-choice-2022/

Credits:

• Hosted by: eCoustics Editor in-Chief, Ian White https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #wirelessspeakers #ecoustics #audioforbusiness #smallbusines #portableaudio #bluetoothspeaker #wirelessstreaming #speakers #musicindustry #musicpublication #publisher

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52735001Wed, 15 Feb 2023 11:00:04 +0000Black Circle StudiosWireless loudspeakers took a huge step forward in performance in 2022 and it is easy to understand why mainstream consumers and seasoned audiophiles are taking the plunge. How people consume music has changed and reflects shifting priorities when it...
Ian White, eCoustics Editor in-Chief, explains why wireless loudspeakers are going to replace traditional passive systems in the next 5 years and selects some of his favorite high-end wireless loudspeakers of 2022. The next golden age of Hi-Fi is already here.

Sponsor: Focal is currently running a 40% off sale on their Chora Collection!

https://www.focal.com/us/high-fidelity-speakers/collection#chora

Products mentioned:

• Q Acoustics M20
• Triangle BOREA BR03 BT
• KEF LSX II
• Sonus faber Omnia
• Dynaudio Focus 50

Related Story: https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/editors-choice-2022/

Credits:

• Hosted by: eCoustics Editor in-Chief, Ian White https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #wirelessspeakers #ecoustics #audioforbusiness #smallbusines #portableaudio #bluetoothspeaker #wirelessstreaming #speakers #musicindustry #musicpublication #publisher

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>1795falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/multichannel-music-car-hifi-and-do-speakers-still-need-wires--52664806
Thank you to our friends and sponsor SVS for supporting and engaging with us here at eCoustics.

Learn more at: https://www.svsound.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #dolbyatmos #wirelessspeakers #caraudio #ecoustics #vintageaudio #hometheater

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52664806Wed, 08 Feb 2023 11:00:03 +0000Black Circle StudioseCoustics Editor in Chief Ian White and Editor at Large Chris Boylan discuss whether speakers really need wires any more, and whether the new wave of "Spatial Audio" is the next big thing or just another passing fad. Also, could the new trend of...
Thank you to our friends and sponsor SVS for supporting and engaging with us here at eCoustics.

Learn more at: https://www.svsound.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hifi #audiophile #dolbyatmos #wirelessspeakers #caraudio #ecoustics #vintageaudio #hometheater

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2853falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vintage-audio-series-episode-vii-q-a-with-mastering-legend-kevin-gray--52602015
So what does an award winning mastering engineer think about the current state of hi-fi? Kevin Gray takes the eCoustics Vintage Audio team on a surprising journey with his thoughts on all things audio and what he uses to enjoy his favorite recordings, including his celebrated Blue Note Tone Poet releases.


Sponsored by: Howard Products - Keep your audio equipment looking as good as it sounds!

Learn more at: https://www.howardproducts.com


About Mitch Anderson:

All-vinyl broadcaster since 2009 via Black Circle Radio. Avid musician since the age of 8. Active recording artist. Mitch performs, records, mixes, masters, and cuts records with a pretty darn eclectic hybrid of vintage and modern equipment. If it's the right sound, then it's the right equipment.

https://www.sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/black_circle_radio/


About Eric Pye:

Eric’s journey into vintage audio began in 2015 when his mum gave him the old family Technics SA-500 Receiver that had been sitting under the living room sofa for over 20 years. Soon after, his brother gave him an old Sansui AU-555 Integrated Amplifier. Two services and full recaps later, he was sold on both the nostalgia and quality of vintage equipment, and down the rabbit hole he plunged.

His Instagram journey began a few years earlier as @headfiyyc (YYC the code for Calgary Airport), with a focus on headphones and portable audio. As he dove deeper into vintage, his account focus shifted to amps, speakers and eventually turntables, with a heavy dose of jazz, resulting in a name change to @audioloveyyc to more accurately capture his account vibe. He currently has over 45K jazz and gear-head followers, many of whom have also become friends.

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc/


About Jeremy Sikora:

Jeremy has always been a music lover, but his path into the vintage realm started with a gifted Technics SL-1700 Turntable which sat with a broken stylus until it was paired with Marantz 2245 and Jensen Model 4 Speakers in 2018. From there the curiosity of “what else can I play music on” within a budget took over. Jeremy remains a fan of all things vintage, anything with an Ohm emblem, vacuum tubes, and especially a love for the fringe equipment of the hobby… and Depeche Mode.

As he learned so much from others on IG he created his own page @budget_audiophiler and shares his hits and misses of his audio journey with his 100k followers. The vintage audio game on IG is strong, welcoming, and generous!

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/jeremy-sikora/
https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler/


Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#vintageaudio #vintagehifi #vintageaudioseries #vinylcommunity #vinylmastering #musiconvinyl #kevingray #tonepoet #bluenote #cohearentaudio #cohearentrecords #valves #audiophile #hifi #ecoustics

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52602015Wed, 01 Feb 2023 11:00:03 +0000Black Circle StudiosIn part 7 of 7 in our podcast series on vintage audio we speak with vinyl mastering legend, Kevin Gray. This episode is moderated by Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Radio with our vintage hi-fi experts Eric Pye and Jeremy Sikora. So what does an award...
So what does an award winning mastering engineer think about the current state of hi-fi? Kevin Gray takes the eCoustics Vintage Audio team on a surprising journey with his thoughts on all things audio and what he uses to enjoy his favorite recordings, including his celebrated Blue Note Tone Poet releases.


Sponsored by: Howard Products - Keep your audio equipment looking as good as it sounds!

Learn more at: https://www.howardproducts.com


About Mitch Anderson:

All-vinyl broadcaster since 2009 via Black Circle Radio. Avid musician since the age of 8. Active recording artist. Mitch performs, records, mixes, masters, and cuts records with a pretty darn eclectic hybrid of vintage and modern equipment. If it's the right sound, then it's the right equipment.

https://www.sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/black_circle_radio/


About Eric Pye:

Eric’s journey into vintage audio began in 2015 when his mum gave him the old family Technics SA-500 Receiver that had been sitting under the living room sofa for over 20 years. Soon after, his brother gave him an old Sansui AU-555 Integrated Amplifier. Two services and full recaps later, he was sold on both the nostalgia and quality of vintage equipment, and down the rabbit hole he plunged.

His Instagram journey began a few years earlier as @headfiyyc (YYC the code for Calgary Airport), with a focus on headphones and portable audio. As he dove deeper into vintage, his account focus shifted to amps, speakers and eventually turntables, with a heavy dose of jazz, resulting in a name change to @audioloveyyc to more accurately capture his account vibe. He currently has over 45K jazz and gear-head followers, many of whom have also become friends.

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc/


About Jeremy Sikora:

Jeremy has always been a music lover, but his path into the vintage realm started with a gifted Technics SL-1700 Turntable which sat with a broken stylus until it was paired with Marantz 2245 and Jensen Model 4 Speakers in 2018. From there the curiosity of “what else can I play music on” within a budget took over. Jeremy remains a fan of all things vintage, anything with an Ohm emblem, vacuum tubes, and especially a love for the fringe equipment of the hobby… and Depeche Mode.

As he learned so much from others on IG he created his own page @budget_audiophiler and shares his hits and misses of his audio journey with his 100k followers. The vintage audio game on IG is strong, welcoming, and generous!

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/jeremy-sikora/
https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler/


Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#vintageaudio #vintagehifi #vintageaudioseries #vinylcommunity #vinylmastering #musiconvinyl #kevingray #tonepoet #bluenote #cohearentaudio #cohearentrecords #valves #audiophile #hifi #ecoustics

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with...]]>2913false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vintage-audio-series-episode-vi-oddities-eqs-expanders-and-reverbs-oh-my--52536109
Over the past 7 decades, consumers have had access to a myriad of hi-fi components that were not necessarily good or even useful. Claims about accessories that could transform the sound of your system were met with downright skepticism. The eCoustics Vintage Audio team takes a hard look at some of the oddities, myths and rare finds from the 50s, 60s and 70s.

Sponsored by: Howard Products - Keep your audio equipment looking as good as it sounds!

Learn more at: https://www.howardproducts.com

About Jeremy Sikora:

Jeremy has always been a music lover, but his path into the vintage realm started with a gifted Technics SL-1700 Turntable which sat with a broken stylus until it was paired with Marantz 2245 and Jensen Model 4 Speakers in 2018. From there the curiosity of “what else can I play music on” within a budget took over. Jeremy remains a fan of all things vintage, anything with an Ohm emblem, vacuum tubes, and especially a love for the fringe equipment of the hobby… and Depeche Mode.

As he learned so much from others on IG he created his own page @budget_audiophiler and shares his hits and misses of his audio journey with his 100k followers. The vintage audio game on IG is strong, welcoming, and generous!

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/jeremy-sikora/
https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler/

About Eric Pye:

Eric’s journey into vintage audio began in 2015 when his mum gave him the old family Technics SA-500 Receiver that had been sitting under the living room sofa for over 20 years. Soon after, his brother gave him an old Sansui AU-555 Integrated Amplifier. Two services and full recaps later, he was sold on both the nostalgia and quality of vintage equipment, and down the rabbit hole he plunged.

His Instagram journey began a few years earlier as @headfiyyc (YYC the code for Calgary Airport), with a focus on headphones and portable audio. As he dove deeper into vintage, his account focus shifted to amps, speakers and eventually turntables, with a heavy dose of jazz, resulting in a name change to @audioloveyyc to more accurately capture his account vibe. He currently has over 45K jazz and gear-head followers, many of whom have also become friends.

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc/

About Mitch Anderson:

All-vinyl broadcaster since 2009 via Black Circle Radio. Avid musician since the age of 8. Active recording artist. Mitch performs, records, mixes, masters, and cuts records with a pretty darn eclectic hybrid of vintage and modern equipment. If it's the right sound, then it's the right equipment.

https://www.sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/black_circle_radio/

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#vintageaudio #vintagehifi #vintageaudioseries #rainbowmeter #teac #reverb #vumeter #spatialexpander #spatialenhancer #dynamicexpander #radioshack #yamaha #nad #mcintosh #luxman #pioneer #sansui #stereo #quad #surroundsound

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52536109Wed, 25 Jan 2023 11:00:02 +0000Black Circle StudiosIn part 6 of 7 in our podcast series on vintage audio we talk about oddities. This episode is moderated by Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Radio with our vintage hi-fi experts Eric Pye and Jeremy Sikora. Over the past 7 decades, consumers have had...
Over the past 7 decades, consumers have had access to a myriad of hi-fi components that were not necessarily good or even useful. Claims about accessories that could transform the sound of your system were met with downright skepticism. The eCoustics Vintage Audio team takes a hard look at some of the oddities, myths and rare finds from the 50s, 60s and 70s.

Sponsored by: Howard Products - Keep your audio equipment looking as good as it sounds!

Learn more at: https://www.howardproducts.com

About Jeremy Sikora:

Jeremy has always been a music lover, but his path into the vintage realm started with a gifted Technics SL-1700 Turntable which sat with a broken stylus until it was paired with Marantz 2245 and Jensen Model 4 Speakers in 2018. From there the curiosity of “what else can I play music on” within a budget took over. Jeremy remains a fan of all things vintage, anything with an Ohm emblem, vacuum tubes, and especially a love for the fringe equipment of the hobby… and Depeche Mode.

As he learned so much from others on IG he created his own page @budget_audiophiler and shares his hits and misses of his audio journey with his 100k followers. The vintage audio game on IG is strong, welcoming, and generous!

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/jeremy-sikora/
https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler/

About Eric Pye:

Eric’s journey into vintage audio began in 2015 when his mum gave him the old family Technics SA-500 Receiver that had been sitting under the living room sofa for over 20 years. Soon after, his brother gave him an old Sansui AU-555 Integrated Amplifier. Two services and full recaps later, he was sold on both the nostalgia and quality of vintage equipment, and down the rabbit hole he plunged.

His Instagram journey began a few years earlier as @headfiyyc (YYC the code for Calgary Airport), with a focus on headphones and portable audio. As he dove deeper into vintage, his account focus shifted to amps, speakers and eventually turntables, with a heavy dose of jazz, resulting in a name change to @audioloveyyc to more accurately capture his account vibe. He currently has over 45K jazz and gear-head followers, many of whom have also become friends.

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc/

About Mitch Anderson:

All-vinyl broadcaster since 2009 via Black Circle Radio. Avid musician since the age of 8. Active recording artist. Mitch performs, records, mixes, masters, and cuts records with a pretty darn eclectic hybrid of vintage and modern equipment. If it's the right sound, then it's the right equipment.

https://www.sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/black_circle_radio/

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#vintageaudio #vintagehifi #vintageaudioseries #rainbowmeter #teac #reverb #vumeter #spatialexpander #spatialenhancer #dynamicexpander #radioshack #yamaha #nad #mcintosh #luxman #pioneer #sansui #stereo #quad #surroundsound

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio1968false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vintage-audio-series-episode-v-grandma-s-turntable-got-its-groove-back--52469393
Ten years have passed since the rebirth of vinyl, and thousands of vintage turntables have been dusted off by music listeners and found their way into hi-fi systems around the globe. Consumers want to know if vintage tables are worth restoring or does it make more sense to buy a new turntable in 2023 to enjoy your record collection. The eCoustics Vintage Audio team breaks down everything you need to know before you decide to invest in a vintage table and what you need to be aware of before you invest money and elbow grease. You spin me round this week and down the spindle shaft we go.

Sponsored by: Howard Products - Keep your audio equipment looking as good as it sounds!

Learn more at: https://www.howardproducts.com



About Eric Pye:

Eric’s journey into vintage audio began in 2015 when his mum gave him the old family Technics SA-500 Receiver that had been sitting under the living room sofa for over 20 years. Soon after, his brother gave him an old Sansui AU-555 Integrated Amplifier. Two services and full recaps later, he was sold on both the nostalgia and quality of vintage equipment, and down the rabbit hole he plunged.

His Instagram journey began a few years earlier as @headfiyyc (YYC the code for Calgary Airport), with a focus on headphones and portable audio. As he dove deeper into vintage, his account focus shifted to amps, speakers and eventually turntables, with a heavy dose of jazz, resulting in a name change to @audioloveyyc to more accurately capture his account vibe. He currently has over 45K jazz and gear-head followers, many of whom have also become friends.

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc/



About Jeremy Sikora:

Jeremy has always been a music lover, but his path into the vintage realm started with a gifted Technics SL-1700 Turntable which sat with a broken stylus until it was paired with Marantz 2245 and Jensen Model 4 Speakers in 2018. From there the curiosity of “what else can I play music on” within a budget took over. Jeremy remains a fan of all things vintage, anything with an Ohm emblem, vacuum tubes, and especially a love for the fringe equipment of the hobby… and Depeche Mode.

As he learned so much from others on IG he created his own page @budget_audiophiler and shares his hits and misses of his audio journey with his 100k followers. The vintage audio game on IG is strong, welcoming, and generous!

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/jeremy-sikora/
https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler/


About Mitch Anderson:

All-vinyl broadcaster since 2009 via Black Circle Radio. Avid musician since the age of 8. Active recording artist. Mitch performs, records, mixes, masters, and cuts records with a pretty darn eclectic hybrid of vintage and modern equipment. If it's the right sound, then it's the right equipment.

sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/black_circle_radio/

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com


#vintageaudio #vintagehifi #vintageaudioseries #turntable #recordplayer #vinylcommunity #vinylrecords #dualturntable #technics #beltdrive #directdrive #nowspinning

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52469393Wed, 18 Jan 2023 11:00:03 +0000Black Circle StudiosIn part 5 of 7 in our podcast series on vintage audio we talk all things turntables. This episode is moderated by Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Radio with our vintage hi-fi experts Eric Pye and Jeremy Sikora. Ten years have passed since the rebirth...
Ten years have passed since the rebirth of vinyl, and thousands of vintage turntables have been dusted off by music listeners and found their way into hi-fi systems around the globe. Consumers want to know if vintage tables are worth restoring or does it make more sense to buy a new turntable in 2023 to enjoy your record collection. The eCoustics Vintage Audio team breaks down everything you need to know before you decide to invest in a vintage table and what you need to be aware of before you invest money and elbow grease. You spin me round this week and down the spindle shaft we go.

Sponsored by: Howard Products - Keep your audio equipment looking as good as it sounds!

Learn more at: https://www.howardproducts.com



About Eric Pye:

Eric’s journey into vintage audio began in 2015 when his mum gave him the old family Technics SA-500 Receiver that had been sitting under the living room sofa for over 20 years. Soon after, his brother gave him an old Sansui AU-555 Integrated Amplifier. Two services and full recaps later, he was sold on both the nostalgia and quality of vintage equipment, and down the rabbit hole he plunged.

His Instagram journey began a few years earlier as @headfiyyc (YYC the code for Calgary Airport), with a focus on headphones and portable audio. As he dove deeper into vintage, his account focus shifted to amps, speakers and eventually turntables, with a heavy dose of jazz, resulting in a name change to @audioloveyyc to more accurately capture his account vibe. He currently has over 45K jazz and gear-head followers, many of whom have also become friends.

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc/



About Jeremy Sikora:

Jeremy has always been a music lover, but his path into the vintage realm started with a gifted Technics SL-1700 Turntable which sat with a broken stylus until it was paired with Marantz 2245 and Jensen Model 4 Speakers in 2018. From there the curiosity of “what else can I play music on” within a budget took over. Jeremy remains a fan of all things vintage, anything with an Ohm emblem, vacuum tubes, and especially a love for the fringe equipment of the hobby… and Depeche Mode.

As he learned so much from others on IG he created his own page @budget_audiophiler and shares his hits and misses of his audio journey with his 100k followers. The vintage audio game on IG is strong, welcoming, and generous!

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/jeremy-sikora/
https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler/


About Mitch Anderson:

All-vinyl broadcaster since 2009 via Black Circle Radio. Avid musician since the age of 8. Active recording artist. Mitch performs, records, mixes, masters, and cuts records with a pretty darn eclectic hybrid of vintage and modern equipment. If it's the right sound, then it's the right equipment.

sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/black_circle_radio/

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com


#vintageaudio #vintagehifi #vintageaudioseries #turntable #recordplayer #vinylcommunity #vinylrecords #dualturntable #technics #beltdrive #directdrive #nowspinning
2047false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vintage-audio-series-episode-iv-the-reel-truth-about-r2r-tape-decks--52408637
Reel-to-Reel Tape Decks get a lot of attention on the used market and with new models and pre-recorded open reel tapes gaining traction with audiophiles once again, there are a lot of factors to consider before taking the plunge. The format can offer a superior sonic experience when done correctly, but you do need to learn the basics so you don't end up with a very expensive paper weight on your rack. The eCoustics Vintage team discusses the various types of decks, maintenance, tapes, operation, and where to start your journey. The reel truth about R2R Tape Decks is that they are worth the effort. Let's begin.

Sponsored by: Howard Products - Keep your audio equipment looking as good as it sounds!

Learn more at: https://www.howardproducts.com



About Mitch Anderson:

All-vinyl broadcaster since 2009 via Black Circle Radio. Avid musician since the age of 8. Active recording artist. Mitch performs, records, mixes, masters, and cuts records with a pretty darn eclectic hybrid of vintage and modern equipment. If it's the right sound, then it's the right equipment.

sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/black_circle_radio/


About Jeremy Sikora:

Jeremy has always been a music lover, but his path into the vintage realm started with a gifted Technics SL-1700 Turntable which sat with a broken stylus until it was paired with Marantz 2245 and Jensen Model 4 Speakers in 2018. From there the curiosity of “what else can I play music on” within a budget took over. Jeremy remains a fan of all things vintage, anything with an Ohm emblem, vacuum tubes, and especially a love for the fringe equipment of the hobby… and Depeche Mode.

As he learned so much from others on IG he created his own page @budget_audiophiler and shares his hits and misses of his audio journey with his 100k followers. The vintage audio game on IG is strong, welcoming, and generous!

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/jeremy-sikora/
https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler/

About Eric Pye:

Eric’s journey into vintage audio began in 2015 when his mum gave him the old family Technics SA-500 Receiver that had been sitting under the living room sofa for over 20 years. Soon after, his brother gave him an old Sansui AU-555 Integrated Amplifier. Two services and full recaps later, he was sold on both the nostalgia and quality of vintage equipment, and down the rabbit hole he plunged.

His Instagram journey began a few years earlier as @headfiyyc (YYC the code for Calgary Airport), with a focus on headphones and portable audio. As he dove deeper into vintage, his account focus shifted to amps, speakers and eventually turntables, with a heavy dose of jazz, resulting in a name change to @audioloveyyc to more accurately capture his account vibe. He currently has over 45K jazz and gear-head followers, many of whom have also become friends.

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc/


Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com


#vintageaudio #vintagehifi #vintageaudioseries #reeltoreel #analogtape #tapemachine #teacx2000r #teacx1000r #analogrecording

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52408637Wed, 11 Jan 2023 11:00:03 +0000Black Circle StudiosIn part 4 of 7 in our podcast series on vintage audio we talk reel-to-reel. This episode is moderated by Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Radio with our vintage hi-fi experts Eric Pye and Jeremy Sikora. Reel-to-Reel Tape Decks get a lot of attention on...
Reel-to-Reel Tape Decks get a lot of attention on the used market and with new models and pre-recorded open reel tapes gaining traction with audiophiles once again, there are a lot of factors to consider before taking the plunge. The format can offer a superior sonic experience when done correctly, but you do need to learn the basics so you don't end up with a very expensive paper weight on your rack. The eCoustics Vintage team discusses the various types of decks, maintenance, tapes, operation, and where to start your journey. The reel truth about R2R Tape Decks is that they are worth the effort. Let's begin.

Sponsored by: Howard Products - Keep your audio equipment looking as good as it sounds!

Learn more at: https://www.howardproducts.com



About Mitch Anderson:

All-vinyl broadcaster since 2009 via Black Circle Radio. Avid musician since the age of 8. Active recording artist. Mitch performs, records, mixes, masters, and cuts records with a pretty darn eclectic hybrid of vintage and modern equipment. If it's the right sound, then it's the right equipment.

sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/black_circle_radio/


About Jeremy Sikora:

Jeremy has always been a music lover, but his path into the vintage realm started with a gifted Technics SL-1700 Turntable which sat with a broken stylus until it was paired with Marantz 2245 and Jensen Model 4 Speakers in 2018. From there the curiosity of “what else can I play music on” within a budget took over. Jeremy remains a fan of all things vintage, anything with an Ohm emblem, vacuum tubes, and especially a love for the fringe equipment of the hobby… and Depeche Mode.

As he learned so much from others on IG he created his own page @budget_audiophiler and shares his hits and misses of his audio journey with his 100k followers. The vintage audio game on IG is strong, welcoming, and generous!

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/jeremy-sikora/
https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler/

About Eric Pye:

Eric’s journey into vintage audio began in 2015 when his mum gave him the old family Technics SA-500 Receiver that had been sitting under the living room sofa for over 20 years. Soon after, his brother gave him an old Sansui AU-555 Integrated Amplifier. Two services and full recaps later, he was sold on both the nostalgia and quality of vintage equipment, and down the rabbit hole he plunged.

His Instagram journey began a few years earlier as @headfiyyc (YYC the code for Calgary Airport), with a focus on headphones and portable audio. As he dove deeper into vintage, his account focus shifted to amps, speakers and eventually turntables, with a heavy dose of jazz, resulting in a name change to @audioloveyyc to more accurately capture his account vibe. He currently has over 45K jazz and gear-head followers, many of whom have also become friends.

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc/


Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com


#vintageaudio #vintagehifi #vintageaudioseries #reeltoreel #analogtape #tapemachine #teacx2000r #teacx1000r #analogrecording

• Original intro...]]>2208false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vintage-audio-series-episode-iii-is-there-magic-to-be-found-in-those-old-speakers--52348107
Consumers and manufacturers love to wax poetically about “vintage” when it comes to loudspeakers, but the truth is that many of them require a lot of work and some luck if the previous owners have been less than gentle with them. There are some hidden gems to be found but unless you have done your homework – you can end up with an expensive bookend. The eCoustics Vintage Audio team covers everything you need to know before you buy. Is there truly magic to be found in old speakers? We think so.

Sponsored by: Howard Products - Keep your audio equipment looking as good as it sounds!

Learn more at: https://www.howardproducts.com


About Eric Pye:

Eric’s journey into vintage audio began in 2015 when his mum gave him the old family Technics SA-500 Receiver that had been sitting under the living room sofa for over 20 years. Soon after, his brother gave him an old Sansui AU-555 Integrated Amplifier. Two services and full recaps later, he was sold on both the nostalgia and quality of vintage equipment, and down the rabbit hole he plunged.

His Instagram journey began a few years earlier as @headfiyyc (YYC the code for Calgary Airport), with a focus on headphones and portable audio. As he dove deeper into vintage, his account focus shifted to amps, speakers and eventually turntables, with a heavy dose of jazz, resulting in a name change to @audioloveyyc to more accurately capture his account vibe. He currently has over 45K jazz and gear-head followers, many of whom have also become friends.

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc/

About Jeremy Sikora:

Jeremy has always been a music lover, but his path into the vintage realm started with a gifted Technics SL-1700 Turntable which sat with a broken stylus until it was paired with Marantz 2245 and Jensen Model 4 Speakers in 2018. From there the curiosity of “what else can I play music on” within a budget took over. Jeremy remains a fan of all things vintage, anything with an Ohm emblem, vacuum tubes, and especially a love for the fringe equipment of the hobby… and Depeche Mode.

As he learned so much from others on IG he created his own page @budget_audiophiler and shares his hits and misses of his audio journey with his 100k followers. The vintage audio game on IG is strong, welcoming, and generous!

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/jeremy-sikora/
https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler/

About Mitch Anderson:

All-vinyl broadcaster since 2009 via Black Circle Radio. Avid musician since the age of 8. Active recording artist. Mitch performs, records, mixes, masters, and cuts records with a pretty darn eclectic hybrid of vintage and modern equipment. If it's the right sound, then it's the right equipment.

sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/black_circle_radio/

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com


#vintageaudio #vintagehifi #vintageaudioseries #vintagespeakers #hifispeakers #ohmspeakers #bowersandwilkins #klipsch #adventspeakers #kef #diyaudio

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52348107Wed, 04 Jan 2023 11:00:03 +0000Black Circle StudiosIn part 3 of 7 in our podcast series on vintage audio we talk speakers. This episode is moderated by Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Radio with our vintage hi-fi experts Eric Pye and Jeremy Sikora. Consumers and manufacturers love to wax poetically...
Consumers and manufacturers love to wax poetically about “vintage” when it comes to loudspeakers, but the truth is that many of them require a lot of work and some luck if the previous owners have been less than gentle with them. There are some hidden gems to be found but unless you have done your homework – you can end up with an expensive bookend. The eCoustics Vintage Audio team covers everything you need to know before you buy. Is there truly magic to be found in old speakers? We think so.

Sponsored by: Howard Products - Keep your audio equipment looking as good as it sounds!

Learn more at: https://www.howardproducts.com


About Eric Pye:

Eric’s journey into vintage audio began in 2015 when his mum gave him the old family Technics SA-500 Receiver that had been sitting under the living room sofa for over 20 years. Soon after, his brother gave him an old Sansui AU-555 Integrated Amplifier. Two services and full recaps later, he was sold on both the nostalgia and quality of vintage equipment, and down the rabbit hole he plunged.

His Instagram journey began a few years earlier as @headfiyyc (YYC the code for Calgary Airport), with a focus on headphones and portable audio. As he dove deeper into vintage, his account focus shifted to amps, speakers and eventually turntables, with a heavy dose of jazz, resulting in a name change to @audioloveyyc to more accurately capture his account vibe. He currently has over 45K jazz and gear-head followers, many of whom have also become friends.

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc/

About Jeremy Sikora:

Jeremy has always been a music lover, but his path into the vintage realm started with a gifted Technics SL-1700 Turntable which sat with a broken stylus until it was paired with Marantz 2245 and Jensen Model 4 Speakers in 2018. From there the curiosity of “what else can I play music on” within a budget took over. Jeremy remains a fan of all things vintage, anything with an Ohm emblem, vacuum tubes, and especially a love for the fringe equipment of the hobby… and Depeche Mode.

As he learned so much from others on IG he created his own page @budget_audiophiler and shares his hits and misses of his audio journey with his 100k followers. The vintage audio game on IG is strong, welcoming, and generous!

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/jeremy-sikora/
https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler/

About Mitch Anderson:

All-vinyl broadcaster since 2009 via Black Circle Radio. Avid musician since the age of 8. Active recording artist. Mitch performs, records, mixes, masters, and cuts records with a pretty darn eclectic hybrid of vintage and modern equipment. If it's the right sound, then it's the right equipment.

sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/black_circle_radio/

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com


#vintageaudio #vintagehifi #vintageaudioseries #vintagespeakers #hifispeakers #ohmspeakers #bowersandwilkins #klipsch #adventspeakers #kef #diyaudio

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited....]]>2406false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vintage-audio-series-episode-ii-integrate-mixed-media-streaming-without-skipping-a-beat--52293841
Integrating legacy devices including cassette decks and CD players into a vintage audio system is not difficult but are there any technical pitfalls that you might not be aware of? Adding digital streaming sources such as a network player, tablet, DAP, or smartphone can be achieved rather easily as well but will you require special adapters? The eCoustics Vintage Audio team simplifies all of this and discusses some of its favorite sources so that you don't skip a beat.

Sponsored by: Howard Products - Keep your audio equipment looking as good as it sounds!

Learn more at: https://www.howardproducts.com


About Eric Pye:

Eric’s journey into vintage audio began in 2015 when his mum gave him the old family Technics SA-500 Receiver that had been sitting under the living room sofa for over 20 years. Soon after, his brother gave him an old Sansui AU-555 Integrated Amplifier. Two services and full recaps later, he was sold on both the nostalgia and quality of vintage equipment, and down the rabbit hole he plunged.

His Instagram journey began a few years earlier as @headfiyyc (YYC the code for Calgary Airport), with a focus on headphones and portable audio. As he dove deeper into vintage, his account focus shifted to amps, speakers and eventually turntables, with a heavy dose of jazz, resulting in a name change to @audioloveyyc to more accurately capture his account vibe. He currently has over 45K jazz and gear-head followers, many of whom have also become friends.

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc/

About Jeremy Sikora:

Jeremy has always been a music lover, but his path into the vintage realm started with a gifted Technics SL-1700 Turntable which sat with a broken stylus until it was paired with Marantz 2245 and Jensen Model 4 Speakers in 2018. From there the curiosity of “what else can I play music on” within a budget took over. Jeremy remains a fan of all things vintage, anything with an Ohm emblem, vacuum tubes, and especially a love for the fringe equipment of the hobby… and Depeche Mode.

As he learned so much from others on IG he created his own page @budget_audiophiler and shares his hits and misses of his audio journey with his 100k followers. The vintage audio game on IG is strong, welcoming, and generous!

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/jeremy-sikora/
https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler/

About Mitch Anderson:

All-vinyl broadcaster since 2009 via Black Circle Radio. Avid musician since the age of 8. Active recording artist. Mitch performs, records, mixes, masters, and cuts records with a pretty darn eclectic hybrid of vintage and modern equipment. If it's the right sound, then it's the right equipment.

sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/black_circle_radio/

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com


#vintageaudio #vintagehifi #vintageaudioseries #cdplayers #cassettedecks #streamingplayers #8track #cassettes

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52293841Wed, 28 Dec 2022 17:00:02 +0000Black Circle StudiosIn part 2 of 7 in our podcast series on vintage audio we examine both old and modern playback devices you may want to consider. This episode is hosted by our vintage hi-fi experts Eric Pye and Jeremy Sikora and moderated by Mitch Anderson of Black...
Integrating legacy devices including cassette decks and CD players into a vintage audio system is not difficult but are there any technical pitfalls that you might not be aware of? Adding digital streaming sources such as a network player, tablet, DAP, or smartphone can be achieved rather easily as well but will you require special adapters? The eCoustics Vintage Audio team simplifies all of this and discusses some of its favorite sources so that you don't skip a beat.

Sponsored by: Howard Products - Keep your audio equipment looking as good as it sounds!

Learn more at: https://www.howardproducts.com


About Eric Pye:

Eric’s journey into vintage audio began in 2015 when his mum gave him the old family Technics SA-500 Receiver that had been sitting under the living room sofa for over 20 years. Soon after, his brother gave him an old Sansui AU-555 Integrated Amplifier. Two services and full recaps later, he was sold on both the nostalgia and quality of vintage equipment, and down the rabbit hole he plunged.

His Instagram journey began a few years earlier as @headfiyyc (YYC the code for Calgary Airport), with a focus on headphones and portable audio. As he dove deeper into vintage, his account focus shifted to amps, speakers and eventually turntables, with a heavy dose of jazz, resulting in a name change to @audioloveyyc to more accurately capture his account vibe. He currently has over 45K jazz and gear-head followers, many of whom have also become friends.

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc/

About Jeremy Sikora:

Jeremy has always been a music lover, but his path into the vintage realm started with a gifted Technics SL-1700 Turntable which sat with a broken stylus until it was paired with Marantz 2245 and Jensen Model 4 Speakers in 2018. From there the curiosity of “what else can I play music on” within a budget took over. Jeremy remains a fan of all things vintage, anything with an Ohm emblem, vacuum tubes, and especially a love for the fringe equipment of the hobby… and Depeche Mode.

As he learned so much from others on IG he created his own page @budget_audiophiler and shares his hits and misses of his audio journey with his 100k followers. The vintage audio game on IG is strong, welcoming, and generous!

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/jeremy-sikora/
https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler/

About Mitch Anderson:

All-vinyl broadcaster since 2009 via Black Circle Radio. Avid musician since the age of 8. Active recording artist. Mitch performs, records, mixes, masters, and cuts records with a pretty darn eclectic hybrid of vintage and modern equipment. If it's the right sound, then it's the right equipment.

sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/black_circle_radio/

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com


#vintageaudio #vintagehifi #vintageaudioseries #cdplayers #cassettedecks #streamingplayers #8track #cassettes

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited....]]>2027false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vintage-audio-series-episode-i-amplifiers-get-bang-for-your-buck-not-a-banged-up-amp--52293840
Does the concept of investing in a vintage tube or solid state amplifier or receiver sound like a solid path forward? Before you take that blind leap down the rabbit hole, the eCoustics Vintage Audio team explains everything you need to know about brands, features, power ratings, repairs, sound quality, and the long-term viability of your purchase. Don't make mistakes and find yourself in repair limbo -- get the most bang for your buck and don't end up with a banged up amp.

Sponsored by: Howard Products - Keep your audio equipment looking as good as it sounds!

Learn more at: https://www.howardproducts.com


About Eric Pye:

Eric’s journey into vintage audio began in 2015 when his mum gave him the old family Technics SA-500 Receiver that had been sitting under the living room sofa for over 20 years. Soon after, his brother gave him an old Sansui AU-555 Integrated Amplifier. Two services and full recaps later, he was sold on both the nostalgia and quality of vintage equipment, and down the rabbit hole he plunged.

His Instagram journey began a few years earlier as @headfiyyc (YYC the code for Calgary Airport), with a focus on headphones and portable audio. As he dove deeper into vintage, his account focus shifted to amps, speakers and eventually turntables, with a heavy dose of jazz, resulting in a name change to @audioloveyyc to more accurately capture his account vibe. He currently has over 45K jazz and gear-head followers, many of whom have also become friends.

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc/

About Jeremy Sikora:

Jeremy has always been a music lover, but his path into the vintage realm started with a gifted Technics SL-1700 Turntable which sat with a broken stylus until it was paired with Marantz 2245 and Jensen Model 4 Speakers in 2018. From there the curiosity of “what else can I play music on” within a budget took over. Jeremy remains a fan of all things vintage, anything with an Ohm emblem, vacuum tubes, and especially a love for the fringe equipment of the hobby… and Depeche Mode.

As he learned so much from others on IG he created his own page @budget_audiophiler and shares his hits and misses of his audio journey with his 100k followers. The vintage audio game on IG is strong, welcoming, and generous!

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/jeremy-sikora/
https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler/

About Mitch Anderson:

All-vinyl broadcaster since 2009 via Black Circle Radio. Avid musician since the age of 8. Active recording artist. Mitch performs, records, mixes, masters, and cuts records with a pretty darn eclectic hybrid of vintage and modern equipment. If it's the right sound, then it's the right equipment.

sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/black_circle_radio/

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#vintageaudio #vintagehifi #vintageamps #vintageamplifiers #vintageaudioseries

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52293840Wed, 28 Dec 2022 11:00:02 +0000Black Circle StudiosOur 7-part podcast series on vintage audio begins with a look at amplifiers. This episode is hosted by our vintage hi-fi experts Eric Pye and Jeremy Sikora; moderated by Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Radio. Does the concept of investing in a vintage...
Does the concept of investing in a vintage tube or solid state amplifier or receiver sound like a solid path forward? Before you take that blind leap down the rabbit hole, the eCoustics Vintage Audio team explains everything you need to know about brands, features, power ratings, repairs, sound quality, and the long-term viability of your purchase. Don't make mistakes and find yourself in repair limbo -- get the most bang for your buck and don't end up with a banged up amp.

Sponsored by: Howard Products - Keep your audio equipment looking as good as it sounds!

Learn more at: https://www.howardproducts.com


About Eric Pye:

Eric’s journey into vintage audio began in 2015 when his mum gave him the old family Technics SA-500 Receiver that had been sitting under the living room sofa for over 20 years. Soon after, his brother gave him an old Sansui AU-555 Integrated Amplifier. Two services and full recaps later, he was sold on both the nostalgia and quality of vintage equipment, and down the rabbit hole he plunged.

His Instagram journey began a few years earlier as @headfiyyc (YYC the code for Calgary Airport), with a focus on headphones and portable audio. As he dove deeper into vintage, his account focus shifted to amps, speakers and eventually turntables, with a heavy dose of jazz, resulting in a name change to @audioloveyyc to more accurately capture his account vibe. He currently has over 45K jazz and gear-head followers, many of whom have also become friends.

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc/

About Jeremy Sikora:

Jeremy has always been a music lover, but his path into the vintage realm started with a gifted Technics SL-1700 Turntable which sat with a broken stylus until it was paired with Marantz 2245 and Jensen Model 4 Speakers in 2018. From there the curiosity of “what else can I play music on” within a budget took over. Jeremy remains a fan of all things vintage, anything with an Ohm emblem, vacuum tubes, and especially a love for the fringe equipment of the hobby… and Depeche Mode.

As he learned so much from others on IG he created his own page @budget_audiophiler and shares his hits and misses of his audio journey with his 100k followers. The vintage audio game on IG is strong, welcoming, and generous!

https://www.ecoustics.com/author/jeremy-sikora/
https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler/

About Mitch Anderson:

All-vinyl broadcaster since 2009 via Black Circle Radio. Avid musician since the age of 8. Active recording artist. Mitch performs, records, mixes, masters, and cuts records with a pretty darn eclectic hybrid of vintage and modern equipment. If it's the right sound, then it's the right equipment.

sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/black_circle_radio/

Credits:
• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#vintageaudio #vintagehifi #vintageamps #vintageamplifiers #vintageaudioseries

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios....]]>1929false11fullhttps://www.ecoustics.com/products/svs-prime-wireless-pro-speakers/
Thank you to our friends and sponsor SVS for supporting and engaging with us here at eCoustics.

Learn more at: https://www.svsound.com

Read about the SVS products discussed in this episode:
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/svs-prime-wireless-pro-speakers/
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/svs-prime-wireless-pro-soundbase/
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/svs-soundpath-hdmi-cables/
Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#svs #streaming #speakers #amplifiers #cables #wirelessspeakers #hiresaudio #hifi

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52081604Sat, 03 Dec 2022 00:37:08 +0000Black Circle StudiosThe new line of SVS Prime Wireless Pro Speakers and SoundBase Streaming Amplifier bring some heat to the hi-res audio over wi-fi streaming arena. In this episode eCoustics podcast producer, Mitch Anderson sits down with SVS CEO, Gary Yacoubian and SVS...
Thank you to our friends and sponsor SVS for supporting and engaging with us here at eCoustics.

Learn more at: https://www.svsound.com

Read about the SVS products discussed in this episode:
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/svs-prime-wireless-pro-speakers/
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/svs-prime-wireless-pro-soundbase/
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/svs-soundpath-hdmi-cables/
Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#svs #streaming #speakers #amplifiers #cables #wirelessspeakers #hiresaudio #hifi

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2903falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/apps-for-your-ears-earphones-3-0--51804735
Learn more about Sonical at: https://www.sonical.ai

Sponsors:

Shure: Check out the Shure MV7 podcast mic and SRH440A headphones used by Brian in this episode.
https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/bundles/mv7_srh440a

Focal: Don’t miss Focal’s 40% off sale on its entire line of Chora speakers.
https://www.focal.com/en/home-audio/high-fidelity-speakers#chora

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#earphones #earbuds #headphones #inearheadphones #wirelessearphones

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51804735Sun, 06 Nov 2022 19:41:04 +0000Black Circle StudiosCould the next generation of earphones offer a very different experience that transforms how we listen? Gary Spittle, Founder & CEO of Sonical, speaks with Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder, about the future of wireless earphones. Spittle believes...
Learn more about Sonical at: https://www.sonical.ai

Sponsors:

Shure: Check out the Shure MV7 podcast mic and SRH440A headphones used by Brian in this episode.
https://www.shure.com/en-US/products/bundles/mv7_srh440a

Focal: Don’t miss Focal’s 40% off sale on its entire line of Chora speakers.
https://www.focal.com/en/home-audio/high-fidelity-speakers#chora

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#earphones #earbuds #headphones #inearheadphones #wirelessearphones

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>1919falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/beyond-sonos-the-future-of-soundbars-dolby-atmos--51580741
Happy Listening from our sponsor SVS. Acclaimed for punching well above their class, experience thrilling and immersive sound from SVS speakers, subwoofers, and cables. Join the Sound Revolution today.

https://www.svsound.com

Links mentioned:

https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/theory-audio-design-surround-sound-system/

https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/affordable-dolby-atmos-systems/

https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/great-sounding-dolby-atmos-soundbars/

https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/improve-tv-sound/

https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/what-is-dolby-atmos/

https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-soundbars/

Panelists:
• Ian White, Editor-in-Chief & Host
• Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEO
• Emiko Carlin, Video Producer
• Chris Boylan, Home Theater Editor
• Robert Silva, News & Home Theater Editor

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hometheater #soundbars #homecinema #dolbyatmos #diraclive #sonos #apple #metaverse #spatialaudio

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51580741Wed, 19 Oct 2022 05:10:01 +0000Black Circle StudiosHave soundbars elevated or diminished the home theater experience? Is Dolby Atmos succeeding or failing to attract a new generation of home theater enthusiasts? The eCoustics team engage in a rather spirited debate about both of these topics and the...
Happy Listening from our sponsor SVS. Acclaimed for punching well above their class, experience thrilling and immersive sound from SVS speakers, subwoofers, and cables. Join the Sound Revolution today.

https://www.svsound.com

Links mentioned:

https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/theory-audio-design-surround-sound-system/

https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/affordable-dolby-atmos-systems/

https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/great-sounding-dolby-atmos-soundbars/

https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/improve-tv-sound/

https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/what-is-dolby-atmos/

https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-soundbars/

Panelists:
• Ian White, Editor-in-Chief & Host
• Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEO
• Emiko Carlin, Video Producer
• Chris Boylan, Home Theater Editor
• Robert Silva, News & Home Theater Editor

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#hometheater #soundbars #homecinema #dolbyatmos #diraclive #sonos #apple #metaverse #spatialaudio

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3370falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hi-fi-repair-hell-how-not-to-make-costly-mistakes--51427914
Happy Listening from our sponsor SVS. Acclaimed for punching well above their class, experience thrilling and immersive sound from SVS speakers, subwoofers, and cables. Join the Sound Revolution today. Visit https://www.svsound.com

The ecoustics team appearing in this episode:

Will Jennings, Senior Headphone Columnist
Jeremy Sikora, Vintage Audio Columnist
Lynn Miller - Headphone Columnist
Eric Pye, Vintage Audio Columnist
Mitch Anderson, Podcast Producer

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. http://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

• https://www.ecoustics.com

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51427914Fri, 30 Sep 2022 21:46:18 +0000Black Circle StudiosHi-Fi components won’t last forever and when they break, there is nothing more frustrating than not knowing how to fix them. Who do you send it to? Can you do it yourself? Join us this week on the podcast as the eCoustics team discusses everything you...
Happy Listening from our sponsor SVS. Acclaimed for punching well above their class, experience thrilling and immersive sound from SVS speakers, subwoofers, and cables. Join the Sound Revolution today. Visit https://www.svsound.com

The ecoustics team appearing in this episode:

Will Jennings, Senior Headphone Columnist
Jeremy Sikora, Vintage Audio Columnist
Lynn Miller - Headphone Columnist
Eric Pye, Vintage Audio Columnist
Mitch Anderson, Podcast Producer

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. http://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

• https://www.ecoustics.com

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3134falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-shure-thing-the-se846-gen-2-earphones--51262528
Take a deep dive into all the reasons why these earphones are so special, and be sure to check out our full in-depth review here:

https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/shure-se846-gen2/

The Shure SE846 Gen2 are being released today (Sept 15, 2022) for $899 USD.

https://bit.ly/shure-se846-gen2-earphones

Panelists:

Sean Sullivan, Shure’s Associate Director of Wired Products, has been intrinsically involved in the development of the SE846 Gen2. With over twenty years in the industry (17 managing the earphone products at Shure), Sean has overseen the design and production of Shure’s most innovate earphone technology. As a musician, audiophile, and sound engineer, Sean has a passion for great audio and high end listening products. Sean’s work at Shure has been instrumental in meeting the needs of today’s high-end audio market, at home, on the street, and on stage.

Steve Marek, Shure’s Senior Product Management Specialist, has been with the company for over a decade. He primarily focuses on earphone and headphone products, but also works on an occasional microphone project from time to time. Recent highlights include launching the AONIC 3, AONIC 4, and AONIC 5earphones, as well as the new SRH440A and SRH840A headphones. He is also an active musician and recording/mixing/mastering engineer, putting products through countless hours of critical evaluation during development.

W. Jennings, eCoustics Sr. Headphone Editor: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/w-jennings/

Brian Mitchell, Host of this episode and eCoustics Founder & CEO

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51262528Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:00:02 +0000Black Circle StudiosIn conjunction with the worldwide release of Shure’s new SE846 Gen2 Sound Isolating Earphones, we welcome two experienced product managers from Shure and our own Sr. Headphone Editor to discuss the details. Take a deep dive into all the reasons...
Take a deep dive into all the reasons why these earphones are so special, and be sure to check out our full in-depth review here:

https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/shure-se846-gen2/

The Shure SE846 Gen2 are being released today (Sept 15, 2022) for $899 USD.

https://bit.ly/shure-se846-gen2-earphones

Panelists:

Sean Sullivan, Shure’s Associate Director of Wired Products, has been intrinsically involved in the development of the SE846 Gen2. With over twenty years in the industry (17 managing the earphone products at Shure), Sean has overseen the design and production of Shure’s most innovate earphone technology. As a musician, audiophile, and sound engineer, Sean has a passion for great audio and high end listening products. Sean’s work at Shure has been instrumental in meeting the needs of today’s high-end audio market, at home, on the street, and on stage.

Steve Marek, Shure’s Senior Product Management Specialist, has been with the company for over a decade. He primarily focuses on earphone and headphone products, but also works on an occasional microphone project from time to time. Recent highlights include launching the AONIC 3, AONIC 4, and AONIC 5earphones, as well as the new SRH440A and SRH840A headphones. He is also an active musician and recording/mixing/mastering engineer, putting products through countless hours of critical evaluation during development.

W. Jennings, eCoustics Sr. Headphone Editor: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/w-jennings/

Brian Mitchell, Host of this episode and eCoustics Founder & CEO

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3989falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/riding-the-groove-a-cartridge-conversation-with-ian-white-and-brian-mitchell--50953800
Hosted by ecoustics founder, Brian Mitchell and editor-in-chief Ian White

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting: www.ecoustics.com

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50953800Sun, 21 Aug 2022 18:24:40 +0000Black Circle StudiosVinyl finds itself at an unexpected crossroads in 2022; a new generation of listeners has turned the format into a billion dollar industry again and there are not enough phono cartridges in stock to satisfy global demand. If you are in the market for...
Hosted by ecoustics founder, Brian Mitchell and editor-in-chief Ian White

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting: www.ecoustics.com

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3578falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/t-h-e-show-2022-why-you-need-to-attend-a-hifi-show-an-ecoustics-roundtable--50833225

Please remember to hit subscribe and give a rating of our ecoustics podcast if you feel inclined to do so!


The ecoustics team appearing in this episode:

Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEO
Emiko, Video Producer
Jeremy Sikora, Vintage Columnist
Lynn Miller - Headphone Columnist
Eric Pye, Vintage Columnist
Mitch Anderson, Podcast Producer

For more information on T.H.E Show, please visit:

https://www.thehomeentertainmentshow.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. http://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

• https://www.ecoustics.com

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50833225Sat, 06 Aug 2022 06:33:32 +0000Black Circle StudiosIn this episode of the ecoustics podcast our team breaks down in pretty great detail the question of, "Is attending a HIFI show worth it?" In short, absolutely. Topics covered are all over the sonic spectrum. Headphones, Dongle DACS, multi-channel,...

Please remember to hit subscribe and give a rating of our ecoustics podcast if you feel inclined to do so!


The ecoustics team appearing in this episode:

Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEO
Emiko, Video Producer
Jeremy Sikora, Vintage Columnist
Lynn Miller - Headphone Columnist
Eric Pye, Vintage Columnist
Mitch Anderson, Podcast Producer

For more information on T.H.E Show, please visit:

https://www.thehomeentertainmentshow.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. http://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

• https://www.ecoustics.com

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2824falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/t-h-e-show-2022-a-budget-vintage-perspective--50682119
With a combined following of over 75,000 subscribers on Instagram, both Jeremy (@budget_audiophiler) and Eric (@audioloveyyc) have the pulse of the budget hi-fi, vintage audio and vinyl communities on social media.

Given their dedication to educating the audio community that great sound can be found at any budget, listeners should find their perspectives quite different; especially after attending a hi-fi show dominated by six-figure systems.

This episode was recorded live from the floor of The Home Entertainment (T.H.E.) Show in Long Beach, CA on June 11, 2022 — hosted by our podcast producer, Mitch Anderson.

Stay tuned for more episodes with Jeremy and Eric. A vintage audio podcast series is in the works!

Sponsors:

• https://www.svsound.com
• https://www.sonusfaber.com

More information on Eric:
https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/unlikely-vintage-audio-journey/

More information on Jeremy:
https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/fisher-400-tube-stereo-receiver/

For more information on T.H.E Show, please visit:

https://www.thehomeentertainmentshow.com

Hosted by Mitch Anderson, Host of Black Circle Radio & eCoustics Podcast Producer: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. http://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

• https://www.ecoustics.com

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50682119Fri, 22 Jul 2022 20:58:09 +0000Black Circle StudiosSr. Contributing Editors, Jeremy Sikora and Eric Pye recount their first-time experiences at a high-end audio show — T.H.E. Show 2022. With a combined following of over 75,000 subscribers on Instagram, both Jeremy (@budget_audiophiler) and Eric...
With a combined following of over 75,000 subscribers on Instagram, both Jeremy (@budget_audiophiler) and Eric (@audioloveyyc) have the pulse of the budget hi-fi, vintage audio and vinyl communities on social media.

Given their dedication to educating the audio community that great sound can be found at any budget, listeners should find their perspectives quite different; especially after attending a hi-fi show dominated by six-figure systems.

This episode was recorded live from the floor of The Home Entertainment (T.H.E.) Show in Long Beach, CA on June 11, 2022 — hosted by our podcast producer, Mitch Anderson.

Stay tuned for more episodes with Jeremy and Eric. A vintage audio podcast series is in the works!

Sponsors:

• https://www.svsound.com
• https://www.sonusfaber.com

More information on Eric:
https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/unlikely-vintage-audio-journey/

More information on Jeremy:
https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/fisher-400-tube-stereo-receiver/

For more information on T.H.E Show, please visit:

https://www.thehomeentertainmentshow.com

Hosted by Mitch Anderson, Host of Black Circle Radio & eCoustics Podcast Producer: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. http://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

• https://www.ecoustics.com

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>986falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/t-h-e-show-2022-svs-with-gary-yacoubian-and-nick-brown--50590534
For more information on SVS please visit:

https://www.svsound.com

For more information on T.H.E Show, please visit:

https://www.thehomeentertainmentshow.com

Hosted by Mitch Anderson, Host of Black Circle Radio & eCoustics Podcast Producer: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

• https://www.ecoustics.com

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50590534Sat, 16 Jul 2022 07:36:15 +0000Black Circle StudiosIn this episode of the eCoustics podcast we have a conversation with President and CEO of SVS, Gary Yacoubian and VP of Marketing Nick Brown. This program begins with a one on one chat with our host of this episode and podcast producer Mitch Anderson...
For more information on SVS please visit:

https://www.svsound.com

For more information on T.H.E Show, please visit:

https://www.thehomeentertainmentshow.com

Hosted by Mitch Anderson, Host of Black Circle Radio & eCoustics Podcast Producer: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

• https://www.ecoustics.com

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>1789falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/t-h-e-show-2022-booze-vinyl-with-author-andre-darlington--50477199
For more information on Andre Darlington and Booze & Vinyl please visit:

https://www.boozeandvinyl.com

For more information on T.H.E Show, please visit:

https://www.thehomeentertainmentshow.com

Hosted by Mitch Anderson, Host of Black Circle Radio & eCoustics Podcast Producer: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

• https://www.ecoustics.com

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50477199Wed, 06 Jul 2022 04:09:36 +0000Black Circle StudiosThis episode was taped on the floor of The Home Entertainment Show in Long Beach, CA on June 11, 2022. Our podcast producer Mitch Anderson interviews Author Andre Darlington about his two books, "Booze & Vinyl Vol. 1" and "Booze & Vinyl Vol. 2"....
For more information on Andre Darlington and Booze & Vinyl please visit:

https://www.boozeandvinyl.com

For more information on T.H.E Show, please visit:

https://www.thehomeentertainmentshow.com

Hosted by Mitch Anderson, Host of Black Circle Radio & eCoustics Podcast Producer: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

• https://www.ecoustics.com

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>904falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/t-h-e-show-2022-lenny-coco-of-mofi-on-finding-sonic-nirvana--50315238

For more information on the room spoken about in this episode check this link:

https://www.ecoustics.com/news/the-show-2022-sunny-components/

For more information on T.H.E Show, please visit:

https://www.thehomeentertainmentshow.com

Hosted by Mitch Anderson, Host of Black Circle Radio & eCoustics Podcast Producer: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/

Guest is Lenny Coco of MOFI (Mobile Fidelity) https://www.mofi.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

• https://www.ecoustics.com

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50315238Fri, 24 Jun 2022 05:23:45 +0000Black Circle StudiosThis episode was taped on the floor of The Home Entertainment Show in Long Beach, CA on June 11, 2022. Our podcast producer, Mitch Anderson interviews a veteran of the hi-fi industry, Lenny CoCo, who is now the Specialty Retail Manager at MoFi...

For more information on the room spoken about in this episode check this link:

https://www.ecoustics.com/news/the-show-2022-sunny-components/

For more information on T.H.E Show, please visit:

https://www.thehomeentertainmentshow.com

Hosted by Mitch Anderson, Host of Black Circle Radio & eCoustics Podcast Producer: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/

Guest is Lenny Coco of MOFI (Mobile Fidelity) https://www.mofi.com

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

• https://www.ecoustics.com

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2071falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/t-h-e-show-2022-first-impressions-with-editor-in-chief-ian-white--50206618
For even more insight on the sonic experiences talked about in this episode, please check out these reviews:

https://www.ecoustics.com/news/the-show-2022-devore-fidelity/

https://www.ecoustics.com/news/the-show-2022-boenicke-w8/


Hosted by Mitch Anderson, Host of Black Circle Radio & eCoustics Podcast Producer: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/

Ian White, eCoustics Editor-in-Chief: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

• https://www.ecoustics.com


#thehomeentertainmentshow2022 #loudspeakers #devorefideity #commonwavehifi #almamusicandaudio #audiohungary #innuos #nagra #boenickew8 #devorefidelityo/baby #highendaudio #hifi

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50206618Wed, 15 Jun 2022 02:46:14 +0000Black Circle StudiosCommon Wave Hi-Fi and Alma Music are two S. California-based dealers who brought some very interesting high-end audio components and loudspeakers to T.H.E Show 2022 in Long Beach, California. EIC Ian White spent some time with the DeVore Fidelity...
For even more insight on the sonic experiences talked about in this episode, please check out these reviews:

https://www.ecoustics.com/news/the-show-2022-devore-fidelity/

https://www.ecoustics.com/news/the-show-2022-boenicke-w8/


Hosted by Mitch Anderson, Host of Black Circle Radio & eCoustics Podcast Producer: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/

Ian White, eCoustics Editor-in-Chief: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

• https://www.ecoustics.com


#thehomeentertainmentshow2022 #loudspeakers #devorefideity #commonwavehifi #almamusicandaudio #audiohungary #innuos #nagra #boenickew8 #devorefidelityo/baby #highendaudio #hifi

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>1838falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/syng-reimagines-the-home-loudspeaker-with-rio-caraeff-cco--49896988
This podcast explores the company’s mission, early customer feedback, and hints at future features and some unannounced new products.

Priced at $2,500 each, Cell Alpha is unlike any speaker on the market and is a bold attempt to redefine the home listening experience.

Now with $48 million in funding, Syng is the brainchild of former Apple industrial designer, Christopher Stringer, who contributed to numerous products over his 22 years at Apple including the iPod, iPhone, iPad, HomePod, AirPods Max and many more.

Even with Apple pedigree, can Syng take on the high-end audio establishment or create a whole new market?

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Hosted by Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder

Guest: Rio Caraeff, Chief Commercial Officer at Syng

Learn more about Syng: https://syngspace.com

--

For the latest hi-fi, headphone and home theater news, reviews and features visit: https://www.ecoustics.com

#syng #cellalpha #spatialaudio #triphonic #highendaudio #luxuryaudio #wirelessspeakers #loudspeakers

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49896988Sun, 22 May 2022 22:00:03 +0000Black Circle StudiosSyng’s Chief Commercial Officer, Rio Caraeff, talks about the company’s first product — an innovative all-in-one wireless loudspeaker called the Syng Cell Alpha. This podcast explores the company’s mission, early customer feedback, and hints at...
This podcast explores the company’s mission, early customer feedback, and hints at future features and some unannounced new products.

Priced at $2,500 each, Cell Alpha is unlike any speaker on the market and is a bold attempt to redefine the home listening experience.

Now with $48 million in funding, Syng is the brainchild of former Apple industrial designer, Christopher Stringer, who contributed to numerous products over his 22 years at Apple including the iPod, iPhone, iPad, HomePod, AirPods Max and many more.

Even with Apple pedigree, can Syng take on the high-end audio establishment or create a whole new market?

--

Hosted by Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder

Guest: Rio Caraeff, Chief Commercial Officer at Syng

Learn more about Syng: https://syngspace.com

--

For the latest hi-fi, headphone and home theater news, reviews and features visit: https://www.ecoustics.com

#syng #cellalpha #spatialaudio #triphonic #highendaudio #luxuryaudio #wirelessspeakers #loudspeakers

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3778falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-believe-the-hype-why-audio-companies-are-so-bad-at-marketing--49718221
Hosted by Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder

Sean: https://youtube.com/c/ZeroFidelity

Ian White, eCoustics Editor-in-Chief: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.arcofall.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Music, and Home Theater news by visiting:

• https://www.ecoustics.com

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49718221Sun, 08 May 2022 22:00:02 +0000Black Circle StudiosSean, from Zero Fidelity of YouTube fame and eCoustics Editor-in-Chief, Ian White have a no-holds barred discussion about the high-end audio industry, overhyped and under appreciated products, and what can be done to reach the next generation of...
Hosted by Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder

Sean: https://youtube.com/c/ZeroFidelity

Ian White, eCoustics Editor-in-Chief: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.arcofall.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Music, and Home Theater news by visiting:

• https://www.ecoustics.com

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>4864falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sustainability-in-audio-with-nad-and-mqa--49534830
Our panel includes:

• Greg Stidsen, NAD Electronics, Chief Technology Officer
• Cas Oostvogel, NAD Electronics, Product Manager
• Andy Dowell, MQA, Director of Licensing

Hosted by:

• Ian White, Moderator & Editor-in-Chief
• Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEO

Learn more at:

• https://nadelectronics.com
• https://www.mqa.co.uk/sustainable-tech

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Music, and Home Theater news by visiting:

• https://www.ecoustics.com

#earthday #musicstreaming #mqa #nad #sustainabletech #greentech #hifi #audiophile #music #sustainability #tidal #environmentalimpact #carbonfootprint #consumerelectronics

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49534830Sun, 24 Apr 2022 22:00:02 +0000Black Circle StudiosDoes music consumption affect our ecosystem? Join us for an exciting round-table podcast discussion about sustainability in audio hosted by eCoustics. Guest speakers from MQA and NAD Electronics will be discussing the impact that recent technological...
Our panel includes:

• Greg Stidsen, NAD Electronics, Chief Technology Officer
• Cas Oostvogel, NAD Electronics, Product Manager
• Andy Dowell, MQA, Director of Licensing

Hosted by:

• Ian White, Moderator & Editor-in-Chief
• Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEO

Learn more at:

• https://nadelectronics.com
• https://www.mqa.co.uk/sustainable-tech

Credits:

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Music, and Home Theater news by visiting:

• https://www.ecoustics.com

#earthday #musicstreaming #mqa #nad #sustainabletech #greentech #hifi #audiophile #music #sustainability #tidal #environmentalimpact #carbonfootprint #consumerelectronics

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3056falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gene-dellasala-audioholics-interview-pursing-the-truth-in-audio--49369586
Host: Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder

Guest: Gene DellaSala, President http://www.audioholics.com


This episode was sponsored by:

http://www.focal.com & http://www.shure.com

Credits:

Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All.
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up to date with all the latest HiFi, Music, and Home Theater news by visiting https://www.ecoustics.com

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49369586Fri, 08 Apr 2022 21:00:07 +0000Black Circle StudiosBrian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder sits down with Gene DellaSala, President of Audioholics to purse the truth in audio and video. Under Gene’s leadership, Audioholics.com has grown to become largest Home Theater Review publication on the planet. Today...
Host: Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder

Guest: Gene DellaSala, President http://www.audioholics.com


This episode was sponsored by:

http://www.focal.com & http://www.shure.com

Credits:

Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All.
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up to date with all the latest HiFi, Music, and Home Theater news by visiting https://www.ecoustics.com

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2799falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vintage-audio-an-ecoustics-roundtable-discussion--49203852
This episode is brought to you by http://www.pro-jectusa.com

The ecoustics team appearing in this episode:

Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEO
Ian White, Editor-in-Chief
Jeremy Sikora, Vintage Columnist
Eric Pye, Vintage Columnist
Mitch Anderson, Podcast Producer

Credits:

Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All.
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up to date with all the latest HiFi, Music, and Home Theater news by visiting https://www.ecoustics.com

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49203852Fri, 25 Mar 2022 21:12:05 +0000Black Circle StudiosLike it or not, vintage audio is the new new. In this program the ecoustics team talks about all of the buzz that is behind our recent outpouring of vintage focused articles and why we can't wait to publish more. Welcome to the ecoustics podcast....
This episode is brought to you by http://www.pro-jectusa.com

The ecoustics team appearing in this episode:

Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEO
Ian White, Editor-in-Chief
Jeremy Sikora, Vintage Columnist
Eric Pye, Vintage Columnist
Mitch Anderson, Podcast Producer

Credits:

Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All.
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up to date with all the latest HiFi, Music, and Home Theater news by visiting https://www.ecoustics.com

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2151falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/are-audiophile-headphones-worth-buying-an-ecoustics-roundtable-discussion--49034016
Sponsored by: https://www.sonusfaber.com

The ecoustics team appearing in this episode:

Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEO
Ian White, Editor-in-Chief
W. Jennings, Headphone Editor
Emiko, Video Contributor
Mitch Anderson, Podcast Producer

Credits:

Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All.
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up to date with all the latest HiFi, Music, and Home Theater news by visiting https://www.ecoustics.com

#audiophile #headphones #canjam

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49034016Fri, 11 Mar 2022 22:00:02 +0000Black Circle StudiosIn this live eCoustics roundtable we talk about the state of the high-end audio headphone market with our Headphone Editor, W. Jennings. This is his first time on the livestream podcast and we are so very stoked about it! Also, our Editor-In-Chief,...
Sponsored by: https://www.sonusfaber.com

The ecoustics team appearing in this episode:

Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEO
Ian White, Editor-in-Chief
W. Jennings, Headphone Editor
Emiko, Video Contributor
Mitch Anderson, Podcast Producer

Credits:

Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All.
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up to date with all the latest HiFi, Music, and Home Theater news by visiting https://www.ecoustics.com

#audiophile #headphones #canjam

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>5605falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/zeroing-in-on-hi-fi-reviewing-on-youtube-with-zero-fidelity--48875392
The discussion also reveals some of Sean's background in the hi-fi industry and how he acquired an arsenal of knowledge listening to so many audio components at a relatively young age.

Sean has his finger on the pulse of the YouTube hi-fi community, and the audio industry as a whole. Few know that Sean’s expertise in the hi-fi industry extends much deeper than just reviewing, which is why he still calls his YouTube channel a hobby, despite its success.

For more information on Sean of Zero Fidelity please visit https://www.youtube.com/zerofidelity

This Episode is Sponsored by SVS. https://www.svsound.com

The ecoustics team appearing in this episode:

Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEO

Credits:

Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All.
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up to date with all the latest HiFi, Music, and Home Theater news by visiting https://www.ecoustics.com

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48875392Fri, 25 Feb 2022 22:01:01 +0000Black Circle StudiosIn this special episode, we sit down with one of the original audiophile reviewers on YouTube; Sean of Zero Fidelity. He first launched his YouTube channel in 2015 which has amassed nearly 15 million views and 70,000 loyal subscribers. As one of the...
The discussion also reveals some of Sean's background in the hi-fi industry and how he acquired an arsenal of knowledge listening to so many audio components at a relatively young age.

Sean has his finger on the pulse of the YouTube hi-fi community, and the audio industry as a whole. Few know that Sean’s expertise in the hi-fi industry extends much deeper than just reviewing, which is why he still calls his YouTube channel a hobby, despite its success.

For more information on Sean of Zero Fidelity please visit https://www.youtube.com/zerofidelity

This Episode is Sponsored by SVS. https://www.svsound.com

The ecoustics team appearing in this episode:

Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEO

Credits:

Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All.
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

Keep up to date with all the latest HiFi, Music, and Home Theater news by visiting https://www.ecoustics.com

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>5830falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/joe-rogan-isn-t-spotify-s-biggest-problem-an-ecoustics-roundtable-discussion--48691016
With the most to lose, Spotify is doubling down on keeping The Joe Rogan Experience podcast on its platform for the time being, despite a trickle of musicians requesting removal of their music which started with Neil Young.

With music streaming platforms in the spotlight, the question of how much creators make per music stream is of greater significance than the debate of the moment. Most people may be be shocked to learn that tiny fractions of their subscription fee makes it into the hands of their favorite performers.

Is Spotify finding every loophole not to pay artists, or are their hands tied by the music labels and the competition? In 2021, Spotify collected over $3 Billion USD (2,689 EUR), but the company can’t even break even year-over-year. Where is the money going if it is not going to creators?

We do know $100 million of it went to Joe Rogan. But shouldn’t that money have been divided up amongst all the great musicians on Spotify?

This Episode is Sponsored by the McIntosh Group.

The ecoustics team appearing in this episode:

Ian White, Host & Editor-in-Chief
Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEO
Lauren Halliday, Music Editor
Eric Pye, Contributing Editor
Jeremy Sikora, Contributing Editor
Mitch Anderson, Podcast Producer and Host of Black Circle Radio
Emiko, Musician, Filmmaker and Video Producer

Credits:

Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All.
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48691016Fri, 11 Feb 2022 16:35:29 +0000Black Circle StudiosOur lively debate this week on the ecoustics podcast centers around how the Spotify/Joe Rogan controversy will reshape the streaming music landscape. At this time Spotify is still the dominant streaming music platform holding around 31% marketshare,...
With the most to lose, Spotify is doubling down on keeping The Joe Rogan Experience podcast on its platform for the time being, despite a trickle of musicians requesting removal of their music which started with Neil Young.

With music streaming platforms in the spotlight, the question of how much creators make per music stream is of greater significance than the debate of the moment. Most people may be be shocked to learn that tiny fractions of their subscription fee makes it into the hands of their favorite performers.

Is Spotify finding every loophole not to pay artists, or are their hands tied by the music labels and the competition? In 2021, Spotify collected over $3 Billion USD (2,689 EUR), but the company can’t even break even year-over-year. Where is the money going if it is not going to creators?

We do know $100 million of it went to Joe Rogan. But shouldn’t that money have been divided up amongst all the great musicians on Spotify?

This Episode is Sponsored by the McIntosh Group.

The ecoustics team appearing in this episode:

Ian White, Host & Editor-in-Chief
Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEO
Lauren Halliday, Music Editor
Eric Pye, Contributing Editor
Jeremy Sikora, Contributing Editor
Mitch Anderson, Podcast Producer and Host of Black Circle Radio
Emiko, Musician, Filmmaker and Video Producer

Credits:

Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All.
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3974falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-is-new-has-been-old-before-an-ecoustics-roundtable-live-stream-podcast--48410364
A few of the trends we expect to continue into 2022 include:

- The continued resurgence of physical media - vinyl records, CDs and even cassette tapes.
- Increased demand for vintage audio and modern equipment that looks retro.
- increased pricing across all A/V categories.

Tune in for a lively discussion with some of the ecoustics team based across the U.S. and Canada.

Ian White, Editor-in-Chief and Host https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/
Brian Mitchell, Founder https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ecoustics/
Emiko, Musician & YouTube Host https://www.ecoustics.com/video/
Eric Pye, Vintage Audio Contributor https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
Mitch Anderson, DJ and Podcast Producer https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/

Go to https://www.ecoustics.com for the latest news, reviews and guides on all things hi-fi.

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Credits:
Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All https://www.arcofall.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited https://www.sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios https://blackcircleradio.com

#hifi #hometheater #headphones #vintageaudio #vinyl #cds

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48410364Sun, 23 Jan 2022 04:42:00 +0000Black Circle StudiosThe ecoustics contributors recap the year of 2021 for the hi-fi, home theater and headphone industries during a YouTube livestream recorded on Sunday, January 16, 2022. A few of the trends we expect to continue into 2022 include: - The continued...
A few of the trends we expect to continue into 2022 include:

- The continued resurgence of physical media - vinyl records, CDs and even cassette tapes.
- Increased demand for vintage audio and modern equipment that looks retro.
- increased pricing across all A/V categories.

Tune in for a lively discussion with some of the ecoustics team based across the U.S. and Canada.

Ian White, Editor-in-Chief and Host https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/
Brian Mitchell, Founder https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ecoustics/
Emiko, Musician & YouTube Host https://www.ecoustics.com/video/
Eric Pye, Vintage Audio Contributor https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
Mitch Anderson, DJ and Podcast Producer https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/

Go to https://www.ecoustics.com for the latest news, reviews and guides on all things hi-fi.

View all audio-only podcasts and show notes:
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ecoustics-podcast/id1566783125
https://open.spotify.com/show/3KNF8mDyKNHL8UKIDKFZPD
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-the-ecoustics-podcast-82342871/
https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-ecoustics-podcast
https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-ecoustics-podcast
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Subscribe to our Newsletter:
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Credits:
Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All https://www.arcofall.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited https://www.sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios https://blackcircleradio.com

#hifi #hometheater #headphones #vintageaudio #vinyl #cds

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3896falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-meat-and-potatoes-of-the-old-style-tone-poet-design-and-packaging-a-blue-note-story--47826803
For more information please visit https://www.ecoustics.com

For a running list of Blue Note Tone Poet Releases please visit https://store.bluenote.com/collections/tone-poets

Appearing in the episode is:
Joe Harley - Blue Note Records Tone Poet Producer
Sam Gay - Sales Director at Stoughton Printing - https://www.stoughtonprinting.com
Todd Gallopo - Owner and Creative Director at Meat and Potatoes - https://www.meatoes.com
Mitch Anderson - ecoustics Producer

Credits:

Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All. https://www.arcofall.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://www.sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

#vinyl #hifi #tonepoet #bluenote #audiophile #analog #applemusic #stayhifi #ecoustics #jazz #vinylcommunity #oldstyle #musicindustry

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47826803Wed, 08 Dec 2021 15:13:11 +0000Black Circle StudiosHave you wondered how your favorite album art was conceived before it ever found its way onto your turntable? There is a story behind every iconic album including the best-selling Tone Poet Series from Blue Note Records. Join Mitch Anderson as he...
For more information please visit https://www.ecoustics.com

For a running list of Blue Note Tone Poet Releases please visit https://store.bluenote.com/collections/tone-poets

Appearing in the episode is:
Joe Harley - Blue Note Records Tone Poet Producer
Sam Gay - Sales Director at Stoughton Printing - https://www.stoughtonprinting.com
Todd Gallopo - Owner and Creative Director at Meat and Potatoes - https://www.meatoes.com
Mitch Anderson - ecoustics Producer

Credits:

Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All. https://www.arcofall.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://www.sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

#vinyl #hifi #tonepoet #bluenote #audiophile #analog #applemusic #stayhifi #ecoustics #jazz #vinylcommunity #oldstyle #musicindustry

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2285falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hearing-what-s-in-our-heads-an-ecoustics-roundtable-live-stream-podcast--47449747
Topics include:
- What are you listening for sonically?
- Was there a musical experience, song or life event that changed your perception of what was possible with music?
- What hi-fi components have impacted you most?
- Some gift ideas for audiophiles!

More show notes can be found at https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/hearing-whatsin-our-heads

The cast:
Ian White - Host / Editor-in-Chief - https://www.instagram.com/theremotezombie/
Brian Mitchell - Founder & CEO
Emiko https://www.instagram.com/thathifigirl/
Eric Pye https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc/
Jeremy Sikora https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler/
Lauren Halliday https://www.instagram.com/record_lady/
Mitch Anderson https://www.instagram.com/black_circle_radio/

View all audio-only podcasts and show notes:
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ecoustics-podcast/id1566783125
https://open.spotify.com/show/3KNF8mDyKNHL8UKIDKFZPD
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-the-ecoustics-podcast-82342871/
https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-ecoustics-podcast
https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-ecoustics-podcast
https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDkxNjc1Ni9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVk

Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/ecoustics?sub_confirmation=1

Gift suggestions:
Hi-Fi: The History of High-End Audio Design https://amzn.to/2YokV88 (Eric)
Jazz Kissa Magazines https://jazzcity.store/ (Eric)
Your Song Changed My Life https://amzn.to/3keD7c2 (Lauren)
From Digital to Your Turntable Tee https://womeninvinyl.com/store/From-Digital-to-Your-Turntable-Tee-Unisex-p396507068 (Lauren)
Blue Note Tone Poet Series https://amzn.to/3kk3PQu (Mitch)
APC Voltage Regulator https://amzn.to/3F0dfc1 (Mitch)
Gifting music on Bandcamp Friday https://isitbandcampfriday.com/ (Mitch)
Support independent artists, buy merch, and swag (Emiko)
Allied Catalogs https://worldradiohistory.com/Electronics_Catalogs.htm (Jeremy)
Lucius https://amzn.to/3BZ4PPX (Jeremy)
Music and Audio: A User Guide To Better Sound https://www.musicandaudioguide.com (Brian)
Cork Platter Mats https://analogrestorations.com (Ian)
Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original https://amzn.to/3qhfpja (Ian)
R. Crumb's Heroes of Blues, Jazz & Country https://amzn.to/3CX66bF (Ian)
Camera Man: Buster Keaton, the Dawn of Cinema, and the Invention of the Twentieth Century https://amzn.to/304czTP (Ian)

Credits:
Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All https://www.arcofall.com
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited https://www.sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios https://blackcircleradio.com

#audiophile #hifi #music

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47449747Fri, 12 Nov 2021 23:05:21 +0000Black Circle StudiosThe ecoustics team records their first live podcast on YouTube! Topics include: - What are you listening for sonically? - Was there a musical experience, song or life event that changed your perception of what was possible with music? - What hi-fi...
Topics include:
- What are you listening for sonically?
- Was there a musical experience, song or life event that changed your perception of what was possible with music?
- What hi-fi components have impacted you most?
- Some gift ideas for audiophiles!

More show notes can be found at https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/hearing-whatsin-our-heads

The cast:
Ian White - Host / Editor-in-Chief - https://www.instagram.com/theremotezombie/
Brian Mitchell - Founder & CEO
Emiko https://www.instagram.com/thathifigirl/
Eric Pye https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc/
Jeremy Sikora https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler/
Lauren Halliday https://www.instagram.com/record_lady/
Mitch Anderson https://www.instagram.com/black_circle_radio/

View all audio-only podcasts and show notes:
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ecoustics-podcast/id1566783125
https://open.spotify.com/show/3KNF8mDyKNHL8UKIDKFZPD
https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-the-ecoustics-podcast-82342871/
https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-ecoustics-podcast
https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-ecoustics-podcast
https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvNDkxNjc1Ni9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVk

Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/ecoustics?sub_confirmation=1

Gift suggestions:
Hi-Fi: The History of High-End Audio Design https://amzn.to/2YokV88 (Eric)
Jazz Kissa Magazines https://jazzcity.store/ (Eric)
Your Song Changed My Life https://amzn.to/3keD7c2 (Lauren)
From Digital to Your Turntable Tee https://womeninvinyl.com/store/From-Digital-to-Your-Turntable-Tee-Unisex-p396507068 (Lauren)
Blue Note Tone Poet Series https://amzn.to/3kk3PQu (Mitch)
APC Voltage Regulator https://amzn.to/3F0dfc1 (Mitch)
Gifting music on Bandcamp Friday https://isitbandcampfriday.com/ (Mitch)
Support independent artists, buy merch, and swag (Emiko)
Allied Catalogs 4161falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-conversation-with-an-icon-gayle-sanders-of-martinlogan-and-eikon-audio--47175780
Find more information on Eikon Audio here: https://www.eikonaudio.com

Credits:

Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://www.sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47175780Wed, 27 Oct 2021 14:00:17 +0000Black Circle StudiosAudio industry icon, Gayle Sanders, the founder of MartinLogan and Eikon Audio joins the Ecoustics team for a trip down memory lane as we discuss the origin and history of one of the most important high-end audio loudspeaker brands and the birth of...
Find more information on Eikon Audio here: https://www.eikonaudio.com

Credits:

Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://www.sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2058falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-t-take-hi-fi-so-seriously-an-ecoustics-chat-with-cheap-audio-man--46843687
Host: Brian Mitchell, Founder ecoustics

Guest: Randall Messman (aka cheapaudioman)

Cheapaudioman YouTube channel;
https://www.youtube.com/c/cheapaudioman

Cheapaudioman social channels:
https://www.facebook.com/cheapaudioman
https://www.instagram.com/cheapaudioman/
https://twitter.com/cheapaudioman/

Support Randy:
https://www.patreon.com/cheapaudioman

Between 2 Speakers - Episode 1 - New Record Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONSUEXQhPho

Hear more podcasts:
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/

Our homepage:
https://www.ecoustics.com

#audiophile #hifi #cheapaudioman #randy #interview #ecoustics #sony #kef #elac #smsl #jbl #speakers #amplifiers #dacs #turntables #hometheater #stereo #music #humor #comedy #youtube #comedian #homeaudio

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46843687Wed, 06 Oct 2021 06:34:07 +0000Black Circle StudiosIn this episode meet Randy, aka cheapaudioman. He’s built-up one of fastest growing hi-fi channels of 2020-2021, in-part by shedding light on the absurdities of high-end audio industry. Learn about the origins of his channel, what he thinks is wrong...
Host: Brian Mitchell, Founder ecoustics

Guest: Randall Messman (aka cheapaudioman)

Cheapaudioman YouTube channel;
https://www.youtube.com/c/cheapaudioman

Cheapaudioman social channels:
https://www.facebook.com/cheapaudioman
https://www.instagram.com/cheapaudioman/
https://twitter.com/cheapaudioman/

Support Randy:
https://www.patreon.com/cheapaudioman

Between 2 Speakers - Episode 1 - New Record Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONSUEXQhPho

Hear more podcasts:
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/

Our homepage:
https://www.ecoustics.com

#audiophile #hifi #cheapaudioman #randy #interview #ecoustics #sony #kef #elac #smsl #jbl #speakers #amplifiers #dacs #turntables #hometheater #stereo #music #humor #comedy #youtube #comedian #homeaudio

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2990falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/losing-the-next-generation-of-audiophiles-an-ecoustics-roundtable--46542710
This episode features commentary from the ecoustics team:

Brian Mitchell - Founder & CEO - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ecoustics/
Ian White - Editor-in-Chief - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/
Lauren Halliday - Music Editor - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/lauren-halliday/
Eric Pye - Vintage Hi-Fi Columnist - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
Jeremy Sikora - Vintage Hi-Fi Columnist - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/jeremy-sikora/


Related links:

https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/ohm-acoustics-loudspeakers/
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-affordable-phono-cartridges/
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-vinyl-accessories/
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-audio-accessories/

Credits:

Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://www.sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

#audiophile #ohmspeakers #ohmwalsh #audiokarma #instagram #facebook #headfi #hifi #budgetaudio #vintageaudio #turntables #loudspeakers #vinylcommunity #audiocommunity #vinyl #cartridges #mcintosh #phonostage #bosch #marantz #records #audiophilecommunity #hificommunity #forums #chatboards #newbie #avnews #avchat #ecoustics #avforums #audioforums #audiophiles

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46542710Thu, 16 Sep 2021 05:06:26 +0000Black Circle StudiosThe high-end audio industry has a problem that has been swept under the rug for decades. Age. The ecoustics team takes a deep dive into the generational issue and why it's been so hard to attract the next generation of audiophiles. Is it the culture...
This episode features commentary from the ecoustics team:

Brian Mitchell - Founder & CEO - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ecoustics/
Ian White - Editor-in-Chief - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/
Lauren Halliday - Music Editor - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/lauren-halliday/
Eric Pye - Vintage Hi-Fi Columnist - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
Jeremy Sikora - Vintage Hi-Fi Columnist - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/jeremy-sikora/


Related links:

https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/ohm-acoustics-loudspeakers/
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-affordable-phono-cartridges/
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-vinyl-accessories/
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-audio-accessories/

Credits:

Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://www.sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

#audiophile #ohmspeakers #ohmwalsh #audiokarma #instagram #facebook #headfi #hifi #budgetaudio #vintageaudio #turntables #loudspeakers #vinylcommunity #audiocommunity #vinyl #cartridges #mcintosh #phonostage #bosch #marantz #records #audiophilecommunity #hificommunity #forums #chatboards #newbie #avnews #avchat #ecoustics #avforums #audioforums #audiophiles

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3337falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-hi-res-audio-more-hype-than-reality-an-industry-insider-s-phd-perspective--46373790
Host: Brian Mitchell, Founder ecoustics

Guest: Dr. Mark Waldrep, M.A., M.F.A., M.S., Ph.D. Professor of Audio Engineering, California State University, Dominguez Hills

Original music by The Arc of All

Voice-Over Provided by Todd Harrell of https://www.sspunlimited.com

Produced by Black Circle Studios

Related links:
https://www.realhd-audio.com
https://www.realhd-audio.com/?p=6713 (HD-Audio Challenge II)
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/spotify-hifi-wishful-thinking/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/apple-music-lossless-dolby-atmos-upgrade/
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/lossless-music-streaming-confusion/

#audiophile #highendaudio #audioengineering #hifi #music #proaudio #hiresaudio #hiresmusic #redbook #cd #sacd #dsd #cdquality #digitalaudio #compactdisc #lossless #hireslossless #spatialaudio #immersiveaudio #stereo #amazon #apple #spotify #metadata #audiomastering #audioproduction #musicindustry #mqa #badcompany #musiclabels #mp3 #lossy #loudnesswars #fidelity #ecoustics #stayhifi

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46373790Sat, 04 Sep 2021 12:16:10 +0000Black Circle StudiosWe go on the record this week with Dr. Mark Waldrep; an innovator, educator, and author of the book “Music and Audio: A User Guide to Better Sound.” After more than 40 years in the audio and music industry as an audio engineer, music producer, and...
Host: Brian Mitchell, Founder ecoustics

Guest: Dr. Mark Waldrep, M.A., M.F.A., M.S., Ph.D. Professor of Audio Engineering, California State University, Dominguez Hills

Original music by The Arc of All

Voice-Over Provided by Todd Harrell of https://www.sspunlimited.com

Produced by Black Circle Studios

Related links:
https://www.realhd-audio.com
https://www.realhd-audio.com/?p=6713 (HD-Audio Challenge II)
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/spotify-hifi-wishful-thinking/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/apple-music-lossless-dolby-atmos-upgrade/
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/lossless-music-streaming-confusion/

#audiophile #highendaudio #audioengineering #hifi #music #proaudio #hiresaudio #hiresmusic #redbook #cd #sacd #dsd #cdquality #digitalaudio #compactdisc #lossless #hireslossless #spatialaudio #immersiveaudio #stereo #amazon #apple #spotify #metadata #audiomastering #audioproduction #musicindustry #mqa #badcompany #musiclabels #mp3 #lossy #loudnesswars #fidelity #ecoustics #stayhifi

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>4821falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kicking-and-screaming-why-physical-media-refuses-to-die-in-the-digital-age--46028810
This episode features commentary from the ecoustics team:

Brian Mitchell - Founder - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/brian-mitchell
Ian White - Editor-in-Chief - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/
Eric Pye - Vintage Columnist - https://www.ecoustics.com/aurthor/eric-pye
Mitch Anderson - Producer - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/

Original Music by The Arc of All - https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all

Voice-Over by Todd Harrell - https://www.sspunlimited.com

Related Resources:

https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/cassettes-refuse-to-die/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/discogs-driving-record-sales/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/vinyl-sales-double-half-2021/

#hifi #ecoustics #audiophile #audio #music #physicalmedia #physicalmusic #royalties #musicians #podcast #hifinews #audionews #sound #audioindustry #musicindustry #vinyl #cassettes #cds #playback #streaming #musicstreaming

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46028810Mon, 09 Aug 2021 20:28:51 +0000Black Circle StudiosPhysical media is dead right? The 2021 H1 sales data would beg to differ. Americans purchased more than 20 million new records during the first 6 months of 2021, 18 million new CDs, and over 100,000 new audio cassettes. Physical media is the only...
This episode features commentary from the ecoustics team:

Brian Mitchell - Founder - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/brian-mitchell
Ian White - Editor-in-Chief - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/
Eric Pye - Vintage Columnist - https://www.ecoustics.com/aurthor/eric-pye
Mitch Anderson - Producer - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/

Original Music by The Arc of All - https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all

Voice-Over by Todd Harrell - https://www.sspunlimited.com

Related Resources:

https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/cassettes-refuse-to-die/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/discogs-driving-record-sales/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/vinyl-sales-double-half-2021/

#hifi #ecoustics #audiophile #audio #music #physicalmedia #physicalmusic #royalties #musicians #podcast #hifinews #audionews #sound #audioindustry #musicindustry #vinyl #cassettes #cds #playback #streaming #musicstreaming

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

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https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2927falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/vod-and-the-future-of-movies-post-covid-an-ecoustics-roundtable--45669545
This episode features commentary from the ecoustics team:

Brian Mitchell - Founder - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/brian-mitchell
Ian White - Editor-in-Chief - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/
Mitch Anderson - Producer - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/

Original Music by The Arc of All - https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all

Voice-Over by Todd Harrell - https://www.sspunlimited.com

#ecoustics #blockbuster #moviestreaming #movierentals #latefees #intheaters #bosch #walshohm #ohmspeakers #darthvader #markhamill #itonya #f9 #driveinmovies #covid #hollywood #hbomax #boxoffice #aquietplace2 #cruella #boxofficemojo #trolls #trollsworldtour #soulmovie #godzillavskong #warnerbros #sonypictures #jamesbond #danielcraig #notimetodie #intheheights #dune #disney #videostreaming #wonderwoman #amctheatres #comcast #roku #hisense #walmart #cabletv #bluray #movies #hometheater #VOD #disneyplus #blackwidow #cinema #marvelmcu #netflix #starwars

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45669545Wed, 14 Jul 2021 20:11:36 +0000Black Circle StudiosThe ecoustics team takes a hard look at the future of VOD, movies, movie theaters, and how we all adapted to a new reality during the COVID-19 pandemic. Black Widow has already proven that moviegoers are desperate for stale popcorn and mayhem on the...
This episode features commentary from the ecoustics team:

Brian Mitchell - Founder - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/brian-mitchell
Ian White - Editor-in-Chief - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/
Mitch Anderson - Producer - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/

Original Music by The Arc of All - https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all

Voice-Over by Todd Harrell - https://www.sspunlimited.com

#ecoustics #blockbuster #moviestreaming #movierentals #latefees #intheaters #bosch #walshohm #ohmspeakers #darthvader #markhamill #itonya #f9 #driveinmovies #covid #hollywood #hbomax #boxoffice #aquietplace2 #cruella #boxofficemojo #trolls #trollsworldtour #soulmovie #godzillavskong #warnerbros #sonypictures #jamesbond #danielcraig #notimetodie #intheheights #dune #disney #videostreaming #wonderwoman #amctheatres #comcast #roku #hisense #walmart #cabletv #bluray #movies #hometheater #VOD #disneyplus #blackwidow #cinema #marvelmcu #netflix #starwars

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2610falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/record-store-day-2021-the-good-the-bad-the-ugly--45389865
The flippers and gougers have returned. Grumblings about favoritism towards specific retailers abound and we interviewed one Michigan-based retailer who had a lot to say about the importance of the day and the politics behind it. The ecoustics team digs deep into the topic and how it was experienced across N. America.

Special thank you to Jordan Pries, co-owner of The Electric Kitsch in Bay City, Michigan for taking the time to have this conversation with us. More information on the store here: https://www.facebook.com/electrickitsch

This episode features commentary from the ecoustics team:

Ian White - Editor-in-Chief - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/
Eric Pye - Vintage Hi-Fi Columnist - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
Jeremy Sikora - Vintage Hi-Fi Columnist - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/jeremy-sikora/
Mitch Anderson - Producer - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/

Original Music by The Arc of All - https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all

Voice-Over by Todd Harrell - https://www.sspunlimited.com

Related links:
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/record-store-day-2021-06-12-report/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/record-store-day-2021-release-list/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/record-store-day-2021-06-12/
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/the-record-strikes-back-episode-1/
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/blue-note-tone-poet-episode-3/
https://www.ecoustics.com/home-audio/phono/
https://www.ecoustics.com/music/

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45389865Mon, 21 Jun 2021 20:45:43 +0000Black Circle StudiosRecord Store Day has turned into a global celebration of music and a very important event for the music industry, independent record store owners, and those of us committed to vinyl playback. Music fans around the globe just celebrated Part One of...
The flippers and gougers have returned. Grumblings about favoritism towards specific retailers abound and we interviewed one Michigan-based retailer who had a lot to say about the importance of the day and the politics behind it. The ecoustics team digs deep into the topic and how it was experienced across N. America.

Special thank you to Jordan Pries, co-owner of The Electric Kitsch in Bay City, Michigan for taking the time to have this conversation with us. More information on the store here: https://www.facebook.com/electrickitsch

This episode features commentary from the ecoustics team:

Ian White - Editor-in-Chief - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/
Eric Pye - Vintage Hi-Fi Columnist - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
Jeremy Sikora - Vintage Hi-Fi Columnist - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/jeremy-sikora/
Mitch Anderson - Producer - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/

Original Music by The Arc of All - https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all

Voice-Over by Todd Harrell - https://www.sspunlimited.com

Related links:
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/record-store-day-2021-06-12-report/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/record-store-day-2021-release-list/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/record-store-day-2021-06-12/
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/the-record-strikes-back-episode-1/
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/blue-note-tone-poet-episode-3/
https://www.ecoustics.com/home-audio/phono/
https://www.ecoustics.com/music/

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3993falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/has-apple-music-already-made-a-mess-of-lossless-digital-music-streaming--45265865
In this episode, the ecoustics team continues the discussion about the dramatic changes in digital music streaming and what you need to know before upgrading, migrating, and picking the right one for you. It’s a bit of a mess right now to be quite honest.

This episode features commentary from the ecoustics team:

Brian Mitchell - Founder & CEO - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ecoustics/
Ian White - Editor-in-Chief - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/
Lauren Halliday - Music Editor - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/lauren-halliday/
Eric Pye - Vintage Hi-Fi Columnist - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
Mitch Anderson - Producer - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/

Related links:

https://www.ecoustics.com/news/apple-shareplay-wwdc-2021/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/apple-music-spatial-audio-streaming/
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/apple-music-lossless-mqa/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/amazon-music-hd-drops-upcharge/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/apple-music-lossless-dolby-atmos-upgrade/
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/will-spotify-hifi-create-audiophiles/

For up to the minute news, reviews and advice, visit https://www.ecoustics.com

Credits:
Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://www.sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

#streaming #musicstreaming #lossless #hiresaudio #mqa #mp3 #cd #audiophile #hifi #digitalmusic #applemusic #spotify #tidal #qobuz #amazonmusic #apple #amazon #spotifyhifi #amazonmusichd #highendaudio #spatialaudio #alexa #siri #stayhifi #ecoustics

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45265865Fri, 11 Jun 2021 20:19:41 +0000Black Circle StudiosApple, Amazon and Spotify have jumped onboard the lossless and Hi-Res lossless streaming train finally but what will it really mean for music listeners. Is Apple really committed to lossless steaming or is Spatial Audio the next new thing for them as...
In this episode, the ecoustics team continues the discussion about the dramatic changes in digital music streaming and what you need to know before upgrading, migrating, and picking the right one for you. It’s a bit of a mess right now to be quite honest.

This episode features commentary from the ecoustics team:

Brian Mitchell - Founder & CEO - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ecoustics/
Ian White - Editor-in-Chief - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/
Lauren Halliday - Music Editor - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/lauren-halliday/
Eric Pye - Vintage Hi-Fi Columnist - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/eric-pye/
Mitch Anderson - Producer - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/mitch-anderson/

Related links:

https://www.ecoustics.com/news/apple-shareplay-wwdc-2021/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/apple-music-spatial-audio-streaming/
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/apple-music-lossless-mqa/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/amazon-music-hd-drops-upcharge/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/apple-music-lossless-dolby-atmos-upgrade/
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/will-spotify-hifi-create-audiophiles/

For up to the minute news, reviews and advice, visit https://www.ecoustics.com

Credits:
Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://www.sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

#streaming #musicstreaming #lossless #hiresaudio #mqa #mp3 #cd #audiophile #hifi #digitalmusic #applemusic #spotify #tidal #qobuz #amazonmusic #apple #amazon #spotifyhifi #amazonmusichd #highendaudio #spatialaudio #alexa #siri #stayhifi #ecoustics

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3004falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/you-had-me-at-tone-poet-an-ecoustics-interview-with-joe-harley-and-kevin-gray--45153886
Harley picks top sellers and underrated classics from the Blue Note catalogue and their umbrella labels, including Pacific Jazz and United Artists. New titles sell like hot-cakes, and can be gone within days if you don’t strike quick. This episode features a conversation with Joe and Kevin in the studio at Cohearent Audio. They discuss how new titles are selected, the challenges of using original master tapes, the mastering and production process, and more.

There may even be a slip of a title or two from the yet-to-be-announced 2022-23 line-up.

For more information please visit https://www.ecoustics.com

For a running list of Blue Note Tone Poet Releases please visit https://store.bluenote.com/collections/tone-poets

Appearing in the episode is:
Joe Harley - Blue Note Records Tone Poet Producer
Kevin Gray - Mastering engineer and owner of Cohearent Audio
Eric Pye - ecoustics contributing editor
Jordan Pries - Owner of brick and mortar record store, "The Electric Kitsch"
Mitch Anderson - ecoustics Producer


Credits:

Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://www.sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

#streaming #musicstreaming #lossless #hiresaudio #mqa #mp3 #cd #audiophile #hifi #digitalmusic #applemusic #spotify #tidal #qobuz #amazonmusic #apple #amazon #spotifyhifi #applemusichd #stayhifi #ecoustics

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45153886Thu, 03 Jun 2021 21:30:02 +0000Black Circle StudiosIn case you haven’t noticed, Blue Note Records has been killing it over the last couple of years with the “Tone Poet” series of classic and contemporary jazz reissues. The all-analogue, Joe Harley curated, Kevin Gray remastered series launched in...
Harley picks top sellers and underrated classics from the Blue Note catalogue and their umbrella labels, including Pacific Jazz and United Artists. New titles sell like hot-cakes, and can be gone within days if you don’t strike quick. This episode features a conversation with Joe and Kevin in the studio at Cohearent Audio. They discuss how new titles are selected, the challenges of using original master tapes, the mastering and production process, and more.

There may even be a slip of a title or two from the yet-to-be-announced 2022-23 line-up.

For more information please visit https://www.ecoustics.com

For a running list of Blue Note Tone Poet Releases please visit https://store.bluenote.com/collections/tone-poets

Appearing in the episode is:
Joe Harley - Blue Note Records Tone Poet Producer
Kevin Gray - Mastering engineer and owner of Cohearent Audio
Eric Pye - ecoustics contributing editor
Jordan Pries - Owner of brick and mortar record store, "The Electric Kitsch"
Mitch Anderson - ecoustics Producer


Credits:

Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://www.sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

#streaming #musicstreaming #lossless #hiresaudio #mqa #mp3 #cd #audiophile #hifi #digitalmusic #applemusic #spotify #tidal #qobuz #amazonmusic #apple #amazon #spotifyhifi #applemusichd #stayhifi #ecoustics

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2899falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lossless-without-you-an-ecoustics-discussion-about-digital-music-streaming--44965567
This episode features commentary from the ecoustics team:
Brian Mitchell - Founder & CEO - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ecoustics/
Ian White - Editor-in-Chief - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/

Related links:
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/amazon-music-hd-drops-upcharge/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/apple-music-lossless-dolby-atmos-upgrade/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/spotify-hifi-announced-2021/
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/will-spotify-hifi-create-audiophiles/

For more information please visit https://www.ecoustics.com

Credits:
Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://www.sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

#streaming #musicstreaming #lossless #hiresaudio #mqa #mp3 #cd #audiophile #hifi #digitalmusic #applemusic #spotify #tidal #qobuz #amazonmusic #apple #amazon #spotifyhifi #applemusichd #stayhifi #ecoustics

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44965567Sat, 22 May 2021 07:52:41 +0000Black Circle StudiosWith the flip of a switch, the world's 3 largest digital music streaming platforms tossed MP3s into the dustbin of history this week. And not a moment too soon. Apple Music and Amazon Music have enabled CD-quality or higher streaming for all...
This episode features commentary from the ecoustics team:
Brian Mitchell - Founder & CEO - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ecoustics/
Ian White - Editor-in-Chief - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ian-white/

Related links:
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/amazon-music-hd-drops-upcharge/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/apple-music-lossless-dolby-atmos-upgrade/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/spotify-hifi-announced-2021/
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/will-spotify-hifi-create-audiophiles/

For more information please visit https://www.ecoustics.com

Credits:
Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all
Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://www.sspunlimited.com
Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com

#streaming #musicstreaming #lossless #hiresaudio #mqa #mp3 #cd #audiophile #hifi #digitalmusic #applemusic #spotify #tidal #qobuz #amazonmusic #apple #amazon #spotifyhifi #applemusichd #stayhifi #ecoustics

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>2197falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-record-strikes-back-an-ecoustics-roundtable--44720646
In this debut episode, the ecoustics editorial team takes a deep dive into the state of vinyl, record stores, the importance of social media for artists during the pandemic, and the newfound interest in turntables, record collecting, and vinyl playback at home.

Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all

Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://www.sspunlimited.com

Meet the ecoustics editorial team:

Brian Mitchell - Owner - https://www.instagram.com/ecoustics
Ian White - Editor-in-Chief - https://www.instagram.com/theremotezombie
Mitch Anderson - Producer - https://www.instagram.com/black_circle_radio
Lauren Halliday - Music Director - https://www.instagram.com/record_lady/
Jeremy Sikora - Vintage Hi-Fi Columnist - https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler
Eric Pye - Vintage Hi-Fi Columnist - https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc

Checkout these recently posted articles by our editorial team for more insight:

https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/record-lady-awakens/
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/vintage-audio-king-buffalo/
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/unlikely-vintage-audio-journey/
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-affordable-audiophile-turntables/

For more information please visit https://www.ecoustics.com

#records #audiophile #turntables #hifi #vinyl #recordstoreday #recordstores #stayhifi #ecoustics

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44720646Sun, 09 May 2021 14:51:13 +0000Black Circle StudiosEven after 10 years of double-digit growth, the vinyl industry can barely keep up with the demand for records in 2021. Fueled by the lockdown of hundreds of millions of consumers around the globe during the COVID-19 pandemic, the music industry is...
In this debut episode, the ecoustics editorial team takes a deep dive into the state of vinyl, record stores, the importance of social media for artists during the pandemic, and the newfound interest in turntables, record collecting, and vinyl playback at home.

Original intro and outro music by The Arc of All. https://www.instagram.com/the_arc_of_all

Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://www.sspunlimited.com

Meet the ecoustics editorial team:

Brian Mitchell - Owner - https://www.instagram.com/ecoustics
Ian White - Editor-in-Chief - https://www.instagram.com/theremotezombie
Mitch Anderson - Producer - https://www.instagram.com/black_circle_radio
Lauren Halliday - Music Director - https://www.instagram.com/record_lady/
Jeremy Sikora - Vintage Hi-Fi Columnist - https://www.instagram.com/budget_audiophiler
Eric Pye - Vintage Hi-Fi Columnist - https://www.instagram.com/audioloveyyc

Checkout these recently posted articles by our editorial team for more insight:

https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/record-lady-awakens/
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/vintage-audio-king-buffalo/
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/unlikely-vintage-audio-journey/
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-affordable-audiophile-turntables/

For more information please visit https://www.ecoustics.com

#records #audiophile #turntables #hifi #vinyl #recordstoreday #recordstores #stayhifi #ecoustics

• Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com
• Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com
• Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more. 

https://www.ecoustics.com]]>3324falsefull