the ecoustics podcast

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the ecoustics podcast

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. JAN 23

    Biggest Surprises From CES 2025: The Good And The Bad

    In 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 Audio, HDR10+ and new advancements in TVs and projectors, along with some surprises you won’t want to miss. 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

    45 min

  2. JAN 15

    Best in Show from CES 2025: The Audio/Video Gear that Impressed Us

    In 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:  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

    1h 9m

  3. 12/20/2024

    Gryphon Audio Embodies Nordic Noir with Global Sales Director Rune Skov

    In 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, 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

    54 min

  4. 12/06/2024

    Inside the 2024 UST Projector Showdown: Reference vs. Preference

    The 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 the details of how the contenders were selected, what went down in the showdown and why the picture settings were what they were at the event. 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

    46 min

  5. 11/20/2024

    Blue Note’s Tone Poet Society Subscriptions Are Making Us Feel Kind of Blue

    There 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 this episode of the eCoustics podcast, Mitch Anderson and Eric Pye break down the different service features and tiers, the pros and cons of the Society, and share both their own and social media reactions to the announcement. 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 ColumnistMitch Anderson, Podcast ProducerCredits: 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

    33 min

  6. 11/13/2024

    Vinyl Record Sales Are Not Down, Luminate and Warner Respond

    For 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 the first half of 2024, it caused quite a stir. Since then, Luminate has retracted its original report, and followed up with a corrected report saying vinyl sales were actually up 2.2% in 2024. 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

    1h 20m

  7. 11/03/2024

    LTA: Not Your Grand-Daddy's Tube Amps, A Conversation with Nicholas Tolson

    Boutique 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 Manager Nicholas Tolson about the company's new Aero DAC and Velo Headphone Amplifier, which LTA has been showing to much acclaim at high-end audio shows all over the country. 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

    53 min

  8. 10/26/2024

    The Best Path to Better TV Sound: Soundbar or Separates?

    While 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 and go with a component-based sound system? Maybe something in between? 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

    42 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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    Black Circle Studios
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    2021 - 2025
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