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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

  1. 6D AGO

    Bowers & Wilkins 801 at Abbey Road Studios: Celebrating 45 Years of Iconic Sound with Andy Kerr

    The 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 spotlight with the 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition. Andy Kerr, Director of Marketing and Communications at Bowers & Wilkins, joins eCoustics CEO and Founder, Brian Mitchell to dig into how this speaker became the reference at the world’s most famous studio, why Abbey Road didn’t exactly choose it by accident, and what makes this anniversary edition more than just a fancy finish. 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

    51 min

  2. SEP 16

    Best A/V Gear of CEDIA Expo 2025 with Special Guest John Sciacca

    A/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 outdoor A/V systems—gear designed for the pros who install and recommend solutions for luxury homes and yachts. We’ll highlight this year’s “Best in Show” winners across multiple categories—and call out a few products that didn’t quite live up to the hype. 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

    1h 6m

  3. SEP 5

    Buckingham Nicks Finally Gets a Reissue: The Rhino in the Room Exposed with Kevin Gray

    The 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 dig into why this cult classic vanished, why it’s back now, and what it means for fans who’ve been chasing scratched LPs for years. Along the way, we get into the bigger picture—the state of the reissue market, the future of vinyl cutting, and why Fleetwood Mac drama still drives the mythology around this record. Chaos may have fueled the Mac, but this one’s all about clarity. 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

    54 min

  4. AUG 21

    Best in Show at Audio Advice Live 2025: Awesome Audio, Home Theater and More

    The 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 over $250,000, it was a virtual Disneyland for audiophiles, videophiles and home theatre aficionados. 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

    1h 14m

  5. AUG 1

    2025 TV Shootout Results Analyzed With YouTuber B The Installer

    Our friend and popular YouTube tech reviewer, 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 | CrutchfieldPanasonic 65-inch Z95B OLED TV (TV65Z95BP) – $3399.99 – AmazonSamsung S95F QD-OLED TV (QN65S95F) – $3299.99 – Amazon | CrutchfieldSony BRAVIA 8 II QD-OLED TV (K65XR80M2) – $3299.99 – Amazon | CrutchfieldThis 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

    1h 1m

  6. JUL 5

    Best Wireless Headphones and Earbuds of 2025 (so far)

    In 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? 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

    57 min

  7. JUN 20

    eCoustics Podcast #100 - a Look Back at 4 years of HiFi and Home Theater

    The 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 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

    1h 7m

  8. MAY 15

    Qobuz Connect is Here: This Hi-Res Music Evangelist Tells Us Why It Matters

    Qobuz, 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 playback gear of choice, bypassing the phone, PC or tablet for elevated performance, improved functionality and even better sound quality. 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

    57 min
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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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  • Creator
    Black Circle Studios
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    106
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Black Circle Studios
  • Show Website
    the ecoustics podcast

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