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1. Paul Hales Challenges the Audio Industry: Have We Forgotten What Good Sound Sounds Like?

   20 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 49 min

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   Have audiophiles become so accustomed to compromised sound that we've forgotten what great loudspeakers should sound like? Paul Hales, the designer behind PRO Audio Technology, Theory Audio Design, and Theory Professional, joins us to challenge some of the audio industry's most sacred cows. From loudspeaker measurements and room correction to digital signal processing and conventional design wisdom, Hales explains why much of what audiophiles believe deserves closer scrutiny. Lees meer

   With decades of experience designing speakers for everything from living rooms and private screening rooms to outdoor installations and live venues, he makes a compelling case for rethinking how we judge sound quality. Are we listening critically, or have we simply gotten used to bad sound?

   Thank you to SVS for their continued support of our programming! For more information, please visit: http://www.svsound.com

   Panel

   Brian Mitchell - eCoustics CEO/Founder
   Paul Hales - Theory Audio/Pro Audio Technology CEO/Founder

   • 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://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

   Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more.

   https://www.ecoustics.com

2. Nobody Told the CD It Was Dead: Physical Media Is Surging Again and Streaming Can’t Kill It

   13 oktober 2026 · 49 min

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   CDs were supposed to be finished, vinyl was supposed to be a fad, and streaming was supposed to make owning music unnecessary. The latest RIAA numbers tell a very different story. In this episode, eCoustics Editor-in-Chief Ian White joins Podcast Editor and Producer Mitch Anderson to unpack why U.S. CD revenue surged 58.6% in the first half of 2026, vinyl revenue climbed another 17.7%, and physical music revenue overall jumped 25.9%. Lees meer

   They also dig into why Gen Z is buying physical media, rising vinyl prices, the resurgence of used CDs, collectibility, ownership, and why listeners are still spending money on records and discs when nearly everything is available to stream.

   Thank you to this episodes sponsor, SVS! For more information please visit:

   http://www.svsound.com

   • 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://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

   Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more.

   https://www.ecoustics.com

3. CEDIA Expo 2026 Gets CalebRated: The State of the Custom A/V Market

   11 september 2026 · 1 uur 28 min

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   Upon returning from CEDIA Expo, held September 1-4, 2026 at the Denver Convention Center, we sit down with experienced A/V journalist, Caleb Denison who runs the very popular YouTube channel CalebRated to discuss the trade show, products that stood out, and the general state of the custom A/V market. Please join us as we take a deep dive into the latest in big screen and big sound showcased at CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association), with eCoustics Editor-at-Large, Chris Boylan and eCoustics Founder, Brian Mitchell. Lees meer

   Panel:
   Chris Boylan, eCoustics Editor-at-Large
   Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder and Host
   Caleb Denison, Calebrated

   Thank you to SVS for their support of our programming!

   www.svsound.com

   #cedia2026 #ecoustics #hifi #audiophile #hometheater #avtech #custominstall #bestof2026tech #musicindustry #projectors #dolbyatmos #bestsoundbar #besttv #beststereo

   • 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://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

   Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more.

   https://www.ecoustics.com

4. Best TVs of 2026: Editors’ Choice

   13 augustus 2026 · 31 min

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   RGB backlighting and Super Quantum Dot (SQD) technology are mounting the strongest challenge yet to OLED’s dominance in 2026. After testing and reviewing the year’s major contenders, we are ready to reveal our picks for the best TVs of 2026 so far. Join Senior Reviewer Al Griffin, and Editor-at-Large Chris Boylan as they break down their favorite models, explain what sets each one apart, and debate whether OLED still deserves the crown. Lees meer

   • 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://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

   Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more.

   https://www.ecoustics.com

5. Dolby Vision 2 is Coming to 2026 Hisense TVs: Will Movies Look Better?

   6 augustus 2026 · 29 min

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   When Dolby Vision 2 - the latest version of the company's dynamic HDR solution - was first announced in late 2025, there was a lot of uncertainty about how, when and why it was coming. Over the past 10 months, things have become clearer, including its imminent availability on select Hisense TVs. Lees meer

   Tune in with eCoustics founder Brian Mitchell, Senior Reviewer Al Griffin and Editor at Large Chris Boylan as we discuss the latest developments with Dolby Vision 2 and Dolby Vision 2 Max and what's coming over the next few weeks and months.

   Additional details about Dolby Vision 2 and Dolby Vision 2 Max:
   https://www.ecoustics.com/news/dolby-vision-2/

   Thank you to our sponsor of this episode, Shure! www.shure.com

   • 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://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

   Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more.

   https://www.ecoustics.com

   #dolbyvision2 #dolbyvision2max #dolbyvision #ecoustics #hometheater #hisense

   • 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://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

   Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more.

   https://www.ecoustics.com

6. Jacob Wendt, Kevin Gray and the Sound of a Modern Jazz Quintet

   17 juli 2026 · 55 min

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   Jacob Wendt leads from behind the drum kit without treating every song like a personal drum clinic. His forthcoming album, The Gallery, arrives in late summer and was recorded by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Recording, aka “Hackensack West,” using an all-valve signal path from microphone to cutter head. Lees meer

   In this episode of the eCoustics Podcast, Eric Pye (@audioloveyyc) and Mitch Anderson (@black_circle_radio) join Wendt and Gray to discuss the new album, Wendt’s previous release Silver Street, quintet chemistry, horn arrangements, live versus studio recording, and the difficult art of leading a band without elbowing everyone else out of the spotlight.

   Thank you to our sponsor of this episode, SVS! www.svsound.com

   • Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.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 #kevingray #cohearentrecords #jacobwendt #musiconvinyl #vinylenthusiast #blackcircleradio #vinylcommunity #ecoustics #audiophile #homelistening

   • 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://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

   Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more.

   https://www.ecoustics.com

7. IsoAcoustics Explains the Silent Fix: Vibration is the Sound Killer

   24 mei 2026 · 36 min

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   Host Mitch Anderson interviews IsoAcoustics’ Sean Morrison and Matt Reilly about hi-fi isolation, vibration control, and why speakers, tube amps, turntables, and audio components may perform better when properly isolated. From floating a CBC Radio studio on 3,000 pucks to becoming an OEM solution for more than 50 hi-fi manufacturers, IsoAcoustics explains why the quietest product in your system might be doing more than you think. Lees meer

   Thank you to our sponsor of this episode, SVS! www.svsound.com

   • Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.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 #isoacoustics #soundisolation #proaudiohacks #recordlathe #blackcircleradio #vinylcommunity #ecoustics #audiophile #homelistening

   • 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://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

   Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more.

   https://www.ecoustics.com

8. Movie Sound Design & Mixing with SVS Subwoofers: Matt Yocum on Bass Clarity and LFE Mastering

   8 mei 2026 · 32 min

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   In this episode, Matt Yocum, an SVS artist and working film sound engineer, explains how modern movie soundtracks are built and why low frequency clarity plays a critical role in shaping the final experience. Drawing on his work across major film and television projects, Yocum discusses how much of what audiences hear is created in post production, how he approaches mixing for the LFE channel using SVS subwoofers, including the SB 4000, and why he often relies on dual subwoofer setups instead of one. The conversation also explores why SVS has become part of his workflow and what that says about the demands of contemporary film sound design. Lees meer

   Learn more about Matt and SVS here:

   https://www.svsound.com/blogs/artist-spotlight/svs-featured-producer-matt-yocum-movie-and-tv-sound-engineer

   • Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://www.sourceoflightandpower.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

   #svs #hifi #lowendmixing #2026subwoofers #soundforfilm #hometheater #svsspeakers #svssubwoofers #ecoustics #audiophile #homelistening #soundforfilm

   • 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://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

   Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more.

   https://www.ecoustics.com

9. AXPONA 2026: Headphones and Tube Gear Best in Show Picks with William Jennings

   28 april 2026 · 42 min

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   Recorded from the show floor at AXPONA 2026, William Jennings, Personal Audio Editor at eCoustics, shares his impressions of the headphone and tube gear landscape at the show, focusing on what stood out in real listening conditions. The conversation highlights key trends in personal audio, the continued role of tube amplification, and the products that earned his Best in Show consideration, offering a clear and practical take on where the category is heading and what is worth paying attention to. Lees meer

   Thank you to SVS for sponsoring this episode!

   Host: Mitch Anderson, eCoustics Producer
   Guest: William Jennings, eCoustics Headphone & Portables Editor
   Time Keeper: Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO

   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 #2026headphones #audiophile #hifi #tubeamplification #musicindustrynews #ecoustics #hifinews #headfi #earbuds #vinylcommunity #axpona2026

   • 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://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

   Keep up-to-date with all the latest news and product reviews on hi-fi, headphones, home theater, music and more.

   https://www.ecoustics.com

10. Audeze and Prosper Cables at AXPONA 2026: Two Conversations from the Show Floor

    27 april 2026 · 21 min

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    Two episodes in one! Lees meer

    Recorded from the show floor at AXPONA 2026, Karlee Little, Social Media and Gaming Relations at Audeze, walks through the new LCD S20 closed back headphones and what sets them apart in the current lineup. The discussion covers the fundamentals of the design, including how SLAM technology works, what listeners should expect from a fully analog and passive headphone, and where this model fits for both gaming and music use.

    Guest:
    Karlee Little, Social Media & Gaming Relations - Audeze

    Co-hosted by:
    Mitch Anderson, Producer - eCoustics
    William Jennings, Headphone & Portables Editor - eCoustics

    Also recorded at AXPONA 2026, Jeremy Longwell, Owner and Founder of Prosper Cables, discusses how he got started building cables and why he chose to focus on that side of the hi-fi world. The conversation looks at the realities of running a small business in the audio industry, including the role social media plays in building awareness and trust, along with what he has learned about cable design and performance through the process. It is a grounded perspective on a part of the hobby that often sparks debate but remains essential to system building.

    Guest: Prosper Cables - Jeremy Longwell, Owner/Founder
    Hosted by Mitch Anderson, Producer - eCoustics

    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

    #headfi #headphones #ecoustics #hifi #audeze #prospercables #musicindustry #gamingheadphones #audiocables #blackcircleradio #sourceoflightandpower #axpona2026

    • 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://mixcloud.com/blackcircleradio

    Keep up-to-date with all the latest news an…

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