Passionate about music, movies, HiFi audio, headphones and home theater, eCoustics has been covering the A/V industry since 1999. Join our diverse... more
There were several exciting jazz record announcements last week, with the most anticipated being the 2025 Blue Note Tone Poet... more
For the last 18 years the vinyl record industry in the U.S. has sustained a continuous uptick in sales. So... more
Boutique electronics manufacturer LTA (Linear Tube Audio) offers cutting edge vacuum tube-based HiFi components designed in partnership with the legendary... more
While TV picture quality continues to improve, TV sound quality is still pretty terrible, maybe even worse than it used... more
There’s no denying that movie theater attendance and revenues still haven’t recovered from the pandemic. In fact, 2024 looks like... more
Every year since 2004, the top TVs compete for the title of “King of TV” in the Value Electronics TV... more
Every year, CEDIA Expo showcases the very best architectural and outdoor audio and video solutions for homes, yachts, and more.... more
Streaming has become the dominant format for both music listening and video viewing. Music streaming services account for 84% of... more
While speaker company SVS is known for their bargain-priced high quality Prime Series loudspeakers, the company just launched a new... more
In this episode of the eCoustics podcast, Mitch Anderson sits down with Chief Engineer Clint Holley and Senior Mastering Engineer... more
Now that all five major TV makers have shown off their 2024 flagship TVs, it's time to talk about which... more
In this episode we speak with Sven Mevissen, Director of Product Management, Home and Media Solutions, Xperi (parent company to... more
The wireless loudspeaker category has made enormous strides over the past 5 years and there is no question that there... more
Today (April 17, 2024) Sony introduced its new 2024 line of BRAVIA 4K TVs, Soundbars and Theater speakers. Take a... more
Are you considering a turntable upgrade in 2024? Before you empty your wallet on a deck that might seem like... more
The gear fetishism that has stunted the mainstream growth of high-end audio for almost four decades is about to run... more
Audeze’s Co-Founder & CEO, Sankar Thiagasamudram, joins eCoustics Senior Headphone & Portables Editor William Jennings and Producer (and Audeze Artist)... more
Can we finally stop pretending that wireless loudspeakers offer an inferior listening experience. The desire to sell high-end audio systems... more
With consumers spending tens of billions of dollars on headphones and earbuds, the product has become a commodity and one... more
In our second podcast with Jim Garrett, head of product strategy and planning at Harman Luxury Audio we discuss Arcam’s... more
In September 2023, vintage columnist Eric Pye (@audioloveyyc) spent three weeks in Japan pursuing audio perfection in all forms. In... more
In September 2023, vintage columnist Eric Pye (@audioloveyyc) spent three weeks in Japan pursuing audio perfection in all forms. In... more
With consumers moving away from expensive multi-component systems and looking for more economical and space-spacing alternatives, the question has to... more
A new generation of music listeners are stepping outside their traditional comfort zones and looking for better ways to enjoy... more
Looking for a 4K UST projector or a portable lifestyle projector for your home? At the 2023 Laser TV Showdown,... more
2023 was a year of discovery for all of us. New music. Some strange audio discoveries that have panned out... more
Have you ever wondered why music changes the way your brain deals with pain, love, or anxiety? Is it possible... more
In this episode, eCoustics Senior Headphone Editor, W. Jennings speaks with Tal Kocen (Vice President, Consumer Product) and Dave Friesema... more
eCoustics Senior Headphone Editor W. Jennings recently sat down with Vincent Liu, Ultimate Ears Pro’s Head of Product & Operations... more
Legendary guitarist, Al Anderson, toured with Bob Marley & The Wailers from 1974 until just before Marley’s death in 1981.... more
In September 2023, vintage columnist Eric Pye (@audioloveyyc) spent three weeks in Japan pursuing audio perfection in all forms. In this episode... more