17 APR 2024 · Today (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 the new products last month at Sony Pictures Studios in Los Angeles. 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″ https://www.kqzyfj.com/t982ox52x4KPPLUOUKMQORSPUT?sid=robert-silva&url=https%3A%2F%2Felectronics.sony.com%2Ftv-video%2Ftelevisions%2Fall-tvs%2Fp%2Fk85xr90 75″ https://www.kqzyfj.com/t982ox52x4KPPLUOUKMQORSPUT?sid=chris-boylan&url=https%3A%2F%2Felectronics.sony.com%2Ftv-video%2Ftelevisions%2Fall-tvs%2Fp%2Fk75xr90 65″ https://www.kqzyfj.com/t982ox52x4KPPLUOUKMQORSPUT?sid=chris-boylan&url=https%3A%2F%2Felectronics.sony.com%2Ftv-video%2Ftelevisions%2Fall-tvs%2Fp%2Fk65xr90 BRAVIA 8 OLED TVs 77″ https://www.kqzyfj.com/n2117zw41w3JOOKTNTJLPNQROTS?sid=chris-boylan&url=https%3A%2F%2Felectronics.sony.com%2Ftv-video%2Ftelevisions%2Fall-tvs%2Fp%2Fk77xr80 65″ https://www.kqzyfj.com/n2117zw41w3JOOKTNTJLPNQROTS?sid=chris-boylan&url=https%3A%2F%2Felectronics.sony.com%2Ftv-video%2Ftelevisions%2Fall-tvs%2Fp%2Fk65xr80 55″ https://www.kqzyfj.com/n2117zw41w3JOOKTNTJLPNQROTS?sid=chris-boylan&url=https%3A%2F%2Felectronics.sony.com%2Ftv-video%2Ftelevisions%2Fall-tvs%2Fp%2Fk55xr80 BRAVIA 7 Mini LED TVs 85″ https://www.kqzyfj.com/cq101p-85-7NSSOXRXNPTRUVSXW?sid=chris-boylan&url=https%3A%2F%2Felectronics.sony.com%2Ftv-video%2Ftelevisions%2Fall-tvs%2Fp%2Fk85xr70 75″ https://www.kqzyfj.com/cq101p-85-7NSSOXRXNPTRUVSXW?sid=chris-boylan&url=https%3A%2F%2Felectronics.sony.com%2Ftv-video%2Ftelevisions%2Fall-tvs%2Fp%2Fk75xr70 65″ https://www.kqzyfj.com/cq101p-85-7NSSOXRXNPTRUVSXW?sid=chris-boylan&url=https%3A%2F%2Felectronics.sony.com%2Ftv-video%2Ftelevisions%2Fall-tvs%2Fp%2Fk65xr70 55″ https://www.kqzyfj.com/cq101p-85-7NSSOXRXNPTRUVSXW?sid=chris-boylan&url=https%3A%2F%2Felectronics.sony.com%2Ftv-video%2Ftelevisions%2Fall-tvs%2Fp%2Fk55xr70 BRAVIA 3 LED/LCD TVs 85″ https://www.kqzyfj.com/oa104ox52x4KPPLUOUKMQORSPUT?sid=chris-boylan&url=https%3A%2F%2Felectronics.sony.com%2Ftv-video%2Ftelevisions%2Fall-tvs%2Fp%2Fk85s30 75″ https://www.kqzyfj.com/oa104ox52x4KPPLUOUKMQORSPUT?sid=chris-boylan&url=https%3A%2F%2Felectronics.sony.com%2Ftv-video%2Ftelevisions%2Fall-tvs%2Fp%2Fk75s30 65″ https://www.kqzyfj.com/oa104ox52x4KPPLUOUKMQORSPUT?sid=chris-boylan&url=https%3A%2F%2Felectronics.sony.com%2Ftv-video%2Ftelevisions%2Fall-tvs%2Fp%2Fk65s30 55″ https://www.kqzyfj.com/oa104ox52x4KPPLUOUKMQORSPUT?sid=chris-boylan&url=https%3A%2F%2Felectronics.sony.com%2Ftv-video%2Ftelevisions%2Fall-tvs%2Fp%2Fk55s30 50″ https://www.kqzyfj.com/oa104ox52x4KPPLUOUKMQORSPUT?sid=chris-boylan&url=https%3A%2F%2Felectronics.sony.com%2Ftv-video%2Ftelevisions%2Fall-tvs%2Fp%2Fk50s30 43″ https://www.kqzyfj.com/oa104ox52x4KPPLUOUKMQORSPUT?sid=chris-boylan&url=https%3A%2F%2Felectronics.sony.com%2Ftv-video%2Ftelevisions%2Fall-tvs%2Fp%2Fk43s30 Soundbars & Speakers: BRAVIA Theater Quad – https://www.kqzyfj.com/lj65mu2-u1HMMIRLRHJNLOPMRQ?sid=chris-boylan&url=https%3A%2F%2Felectronics.sony.com%2Faudio%2Fsoundbars%2Fall-soundbars%2Fp%2Fhta9m2 BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 – https://www.kqzyfj.com/4466tenkem1662B5B1375896BA?sid=chris-boylan&url=https%3A%2F%2Felectronics.sony.com%2Faudio%2Fsoundbars%2Fall-soundbars%2Fp%2Fhta9000 BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 – https://www.kqzyfj.com/4466tenkem1662B5B1375896BA?sid=chris-boylan&url=https%3A%2F%2Felectronics.sony.com%2Faudio%2Fsoundbars%2Fall-soundbars%2Fp%2Fhta8000 BRAVIA Theater U – https://www.kqzyfj.com/4k104cy63y5LQQMVPVLNRPSTQVU?sid=chris-boylan&url=https%3A%2F%2Felectronics.sony.com%2Faudio%2Fspeakers%2Fwearable-speakers%2Fp%2Fhtan7 On the panel: https://www.ecoustics.com/author/ecoustics/, eCoustics Founder & CEO https://www.ecoustics.com/author/chris-boylan/, eCoustics Editor at Large Credits: Original intro music by https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com/. Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of https://sspunlimited.com/. Production by Mitch Anderson, https://blackcircleradio.com/. 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

29 MAR 2024 · Are 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 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 

23 MAR 2024 · The 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 will always be room on the credenza for a turntable, or even a CD player, the reality is that real estate at home is a hot commodity, and most consumers want fewer boxes for their music listening journey. 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

6 MAR 2024 · Audeze’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 revolution. 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.kqzyfj.com/78117js0ys-FPJJIIGPFHKJJGKKN?sid=podcast 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: https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com On the Panel: - https://www.linkedin.com/in/st42/, Audeze Founder & CEO - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/w-jennings/, eCoustics Sr. Headphone & Portables Editor - https://www.ecoustics.com/author/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

15 FEB 2024 · Can 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 of audiophiles and brands like Q Acoustics are working very hard to offer the best possible passive and wireless loudspeakers for less. And they are succeeding. 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

31 JAN 2024 · With 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 because the ear pads or ear tips are worn down or busted up? 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

5 JAN 2024 · In 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 five new models: • 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

19 DEC 2023 · In 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 (https://www.instagram.com/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 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ryo_Fukui, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsuyoshi_Yamamoto and https://daily.redbullmusicacademy.com/2015/04/interview-japanese-jazz-legend-isao-suzuki), and why classical music is still so popular when interest has fallen off in many other countries. Links: https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/iconic-sansui-amplifiers/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_jazz https://www.audiounion.jp/ https://diskunion.net/ https://www.hmv.co.jp/en/recordshop 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 https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com/. - Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of https://sspunlimited.com/. - Production by Mitch Anderson, https://blackcircleradio.com/. 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

12 DEC 2023 · In 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 (https://www.instagram.com/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: https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/japanese-jazz-kissa-piano-trio/ https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/jazz-kissa-post-covid/ https://jazzcity.store/ https://www.tokyojazzjoints.com/ https://www.instagram.com/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 https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com/. - Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of https://sspunlimited.com/. - Production by Mitch Anderson, https://blackcircleradio.com/. 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

5 DEC 2023 · With 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 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 https://www.sourceoflightandpower.com/. - Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of https://sspunlimited.com/. - Production by Mitch Anderson, https://blackcircleradio.com/. 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