the ecoustics podcast

In this episode of the ecoustics podcast our team breaks down in pretty great detail the question of, "Is attending a HIFI show worth it?" In short, absolutely. Topics covered are all over the sonic spectrum. Headphones, Dongle DACS, multi-channel, two channel, $200 systems to 7 figure systems, to first or 25th time experiences attending a hifi convention. Please remember to hit subscribe and give...

Sr. Contributing Editors, Jeremy Sikora and Eric Pye recount their first-time experiences at a high-end audio show — T.H.E. Show 2022. With a combined following of over 75,000 subscribers on Instagram, both Jeremy (@budget_audiophiler) and Eric (@audioloveyyc) have the pulse of the budget hi-fi, vintage audio and vinyl communities on social media. Given their dedication to educating the audio comm...

In this episode of the eCoustics podcast we have a conversation with President and CEO of SVS, Gary Yacoubian and VP of Marketing Nick Brown. This program begins with a one on one chat with our host of this episode and podcast producer Mitch Anderson and Nick. They talk about take aways from T.H.E Show, as well as an impromptu discussion/education on Dolby Atmos, 5.1.2 sound, and the SVS Prime Ele...

This episode was taped on the floor of The Home Entertainment Show in Long Beach, CA on June 11, 2022. Our podcast producer Mitch Anderson interviews Author Andre Darlington about his two books, "Booze & Vinyl Vol. 1" and "Booze & Vinyl Vol. 2". Coincidentally, this episode's run time is about the exact time it takes to mix a cocktail, pick a record, and drop the needle. There also may or may not...

This episode was taped on the floor of The Home Entertainment Show in Long Beach, CA on June 11, 2022. Our podcast producer, Mitch Anderson interviews a veteran of the hi-fi industry, Lenny CoCo, who is now the Specialty Retail Manager at MoFi Distribution (Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab). As a self described music enthusiast, Lenny's passion for sharing his love of music is both contagious and inspiri...

Common Wave Hi-Fi and Alma Music are two S. California-based dealers who brought some very interesting high-end audio components and loudspeakers to T.H.E Show 2022 in Long Beach, California. EIC Ian White spent some time with the DeVore Fidelity O/baby and Boenicke W8 Loudspeakers in two very different sounding systems that showcased what is right and wrong about the high-end audio space right no...

Syng’s Chief Commercial Officer, Rio Caraeff, talks about the company’s first product — an innovative all-in-one wireless loudspeaker called the Syng Cell Alpha. This podcast explores the company’s mission, early customer feedback, and hints at future features and some unannounced new products. Priced at $2,500 each, Cell Alpha is unlike any speaker on the market and is a bold attempt to redefine...

Sean, from Zero Fidelity of YouTube fame and eCoustics Editor-in-Chief, Ian White have a no-holds barred discussion about the high-end audio industry, overhyped and under appreciated products, and what can be done to reach the next generation of audiophiles. Hosted by Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder Sean: https://youtube.com/c/ZeroFidelity Ian White, eCoustics Editor-in-Chief: https://www.ecoust...

Does music consumption affect our ecosystem? Join us for an exciting round-table podcast discussion about sustainability in audio hosted by eCoustics. Guest speakers from MQA and NAD Electronics will be discussing the impact that recent technological advancements have on our ecosystem, including the infrastructure and energy use required to sustain new consumer habits driven by this technology. Th...

Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder sits down with Gene DellaSala, President of Audioholics to purse the truth in audio and video. Under Gene’s leadership, Audioholics.com has grown to become largest Home Theater Review publication on the planet. Today Audioholics.com offers in-depth product reviews and analysis, specializing in the science and measurements to help consumers make fact based buying d...

Like it or not, vintage audio is the new new. In this program the ecoustics team talks about all of the buzz that is behind our recent outpouring of vintage focused articles and why we can't wait to publish more. Welcome to the ecoustics podcast. This episode is brought to you by http://www.pro-jectusa.com The ecoustics team appearing in this episode: Brian Mitchell, Founder & CEO Ian White, Edito...

In this live eCoustics roundtable we talk about the state of the high-end audio headphone market with our Headphone Editor, W. Jennings. This is his first time on the livestream podcast and we are so very stoked about it! Also, our Editor-In-Chief, Ian White just returned from CanJam NYC 2022 where he was able to demo some very interesting products that are sure to stir up some conversation. Spons...

In this special episode, we sit down with one of the original audiophile reviewers on YouTube; Sean of Zero Fidelity. He first launched his YouTube channel in 2015 which has amassed nearly 15 million views and 70,000 loyal subscribers. As one of the most well-known and outspoken reviewers in the audiophile community, chances are if you’ve been searching for high-end audio information on YouTube, y...

Our lively debate this week on the ecoustics podcast centers around how the Spotify/Joe Rogan controversy will reshape the streaming music landscape. At this time Spotify is still the dominant streaming music platform holding around 31% marketshare, followed by Apple Music (15%) and Amazon Music (13%) according to a Q2 2021 report. By the end of 2021 Spotify revealed 180 million Premium subscriber...

The ecoustics contributors recap the year of 2021 for the hi-fi, home theater and headphone industries during a YouTube livestream recorded on Sunday, January 16, 2022. A few of the trends we expect to continue into 2022 include: - The continued resurgence of physical media - vinyl records, CDs and even cassette tapes. - Increased demand for vintage audio and modern equipment that looks retro. - i...

Have you wondered how your favorite album art was conceived before it ever found its way onto your turntable? There is a story behind every iconic album including the best-selling Tone Poet Series from Blue Note Records. Join Mitch Anderson as he discusses the packaging of some of the most famous jazz albums of all-time with Blue Note Records Tone Poet Producer, Joe Harley, Sam Gay, Sales Director...

The ecoustics team records their first live podcast on YouTube! Topics include: - What are you listening for sonically? - Was there a musical experience, song or life event that changed your perception of what was possible with music? - What hi-fi components have impacted you most? - Some gift ideas for audiophiles! More show notes can be found at https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/hearing-whatsin...

Audio industry icon, Gayle Sanders, the founder of MartinLogan and Eikon Audio joins the Ecoustics team for a trip down memory lane as we discuss the origin and history of one of the most important high-end audio loudspeaker brands and the birth of his next generation loudspeaker brand that is already shaking up the market. Everything you ever wanted to know about the award-winning MartinLogan ele...

In this episode meet Randy, aka cheapaudioman. He’s built-up one of fastest growing hi-fi channels of 2020-2021, in-part by shedding light on the absurdities of high-end audio industry. Learn about the origins of his channel, what he thinks is wrong with the audio industry, and what it means to be an audiophile. Randy has proven that getting good sound at home doesn’t need to be expensive if you k...

The high-end audio industry has a problem that has been swept under the rug for decades. Age. The ecoustics team takes a deep dive into the generational issue and why it's been so hard to attract the next generation of audiophiles. Is it the culture or prices that have made it so hard to attract new blood? This episode features commentary from the ecoustics team: Brian Mitchell - Founder & CEO - h...

We go on the record this week with Dr. Mark Waldrep; an innovator, educator, and author of the book “Music and Audio: A User Guide to Better Sound.” After more than 40 years in the audio and music industry as an audio engineer, music producer, and owner of a Hi-Res audio music label (AIX Records) and download platform (iTrax.com), Dr. Waldrep has some rather candid views about the state of the hig...

Physical media is dead right? The 2021 H1 sales data would beg to differ. Americans purchased more than 20 million new records during the first 6 months of 2021, 18 million new CDs, and over 100,000 new audio cassettes. Physical media is the only “real” way artists make money – especially when they have not toured for the past 18 months. We have strong opinions about this and you might want to fin...

The ecoustics team takes a hard look at the future of VOD, movies, movie theaters, and how we all adapted to a new reality during the COVID-19 pandemic. Black Widow has already proven that moviegoers are desperate for stale popcorn and mayhem on the big screen, but the opening weekend VOD numbers tell a very different story and suggest that millions of consumers have warmed to the idea of blockbus...

Record Store Day has turned into a global celebration of music and a very important event for the music industry, independent record store owners, and those of us committed to vinyl playback. Music fans around the globe just celebrated Part One of Record Store Day 2021, and while for most the day was a huge success, not everything about it went off without a hitch. The flippers and gougers have re...

Apple, Amazon and Spotify have jumped onboard the lossless and Hi-Res lossless streaming train finally but what will it really mean for music listeners. Is Apple really committed to lossless steaming or is Spatial Audio the next new thing for them as none of their existing wireless headphones support lossless streaming. What will this mean for Tidal and Qobuz who have carried the torch for more th...