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  • Passionate 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 controversial discussions about the latest news, happenings and trends in the audio, video and music industries.

    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
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  • Can We Finally Admit that Wireless Loudspeakers Don't Suck?

    Can We Finally Admit that Wireless Loudspeakers Don't Suck?
    Apr 27 2024
    The 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 traditional passive loudspeakers.

    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
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    47 mins
  • Sony is Bringing the Cinema Home with new 2024 BRAVIA 4K TVs and Soundbars

    Sony is Bringing the Cinema Home with new 2024 BRAVIA 4K TVs and Soundbars
    Apr 17 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″ $5,499.9975″ $3,999.9965″ $3,299.99BRAVIA 8 OLED TVs77″ $3,899.9965″ $2,799.9955″ $1,999.99BRAVIA 7 Mini LED TVs85″ $3,499.9975″ $2,799.9965″ $2,299.9955″ $1,899.99BRAVIA 3 LED/LCD TVs85″ $1,799.9975″ $1,299.9965″ $999.9955″ $849.9950″ $699.9943″ $599.99Soundbars & Speakers:BRAVIA Theater Quad – $2,499.99BRAVIA Theater Bar 9 – $1,399.99BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 – $999.99BRAVIA Theater U – $299.99On the panel:Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEOChris Boylan, eCoustics Editor at LargeCredits: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
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    37 mins
  • Rotate This? The Best Audiophile Turntables Between $600 and $2,000

    Rotate This? The Best Audiophile Turntables Between $600 and $2,000
    Mar 29 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
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    33 mins
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