A new generation of music listeners are stepping outside their traditional comfort zones and looking for better ways to enjoy their music collections. But will they find that at a traditional Hi-Fi show?

EIC Ian White and Producer Mitch Anderson break down CAF 2023 and why horrible music, unaffordable systems, and an aging customer base do not portend a strong future for high-end audio manufacturers if they don't make some massive changes.

Sponsor: Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Marantz. You’ll want to check out their new Stereo 70s Slimline Receiver.

On the panel:

• Ian White, eCoustics Editor-In-Chief
• Mitch Anderson, Producer

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

#hifi #audiophile #vintageaudio #capitalaudiofest2023 #caf2023 #caf #headphones #audioshow #luxuryaudio #audioreview #musicindustry

Looking for a 4K UST projector or a portable lifestyle projector for your home? At the 2023 Laser TV Showdown, six unbiased expert judges took a look at the top UST projectors and the top portable 4K projectors (aka lifestyle projectors) and picked the winners in each category. Join us for a discussion with the organizers of the event as they reveal which UST projectors and which portable projectors got the highest ratings from the judges.

We chat with Rob Sabin of ProjectorCentral.com and Brian Gluck of ProjectorScreen.com, organizer and host of the shootout event which saw nine of the world's best UST projectors and five of the top portable 4K projectors face-off side-by-side for the top spots.

Sponsor: Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Marantz. You’ll want to check out their new Stereo 70s Slimline Receiver.

Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/iW8-OhdmzNs

View the scorecards and links to all the winners here:
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/2023-laser-tv-showdown-recap/

On the panel:

• Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder
• Chris Boylan, eCoustics Editor-at-Large
• Brian Gluck, Owner of ProjectorScreen.com
• Rob Sabin, Editor-in-Chief at ProjectorCentral.com

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

#lasertv #ustprojector #showdown #projectorcentral #projectorscreen #bigscreen #hometheater #homevideo #2023lasertvshowdown #portableprojector #hometheatre #bestprojector #bestof2023

2023 was a year of discovery for all of us. New music. Some strange audio discoveries that have panned out beyond our wildest dreams. It was also a year where some of us stretched their budget and looked beyond what we thought we needed after exposure to some of the best Hi-Fi and home theater systems currently available. Does anyone really need 24 subwoofers in their home theater? Maybe you do. On this roundtable discussion of the eCoustics podcast, we discuss the Best Hi-Fi year of our lives.

Thank you to our sponsors SVS & Q Acoustics for supporting our sonic messaging!

https://www.svsound.com
https://www.qacoustics.com

Products mentioned:

Frogge' Phono Pre - http://www.thatoldretrostore.com/pages/preamps.html
Sony PS1
CEDIA’s Sickest Demo: https://www.ecoustics.com/news/sickest-demo-cedia-2023/
Focal Grand Utopia/Naim Statement System
Andrew Jones Source Point 10s - https://www.mofielectronics.com/products/mofi-electronics-sourcepoint-10-loudspeakers

On the panel:

Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder
Eric Pye, Vintage Columnist @audioloveyyc
Jeremy Sikora, Vintage Columnist @budget_audiophiler
Chris Boylan, Editor-at-Large
Robert Silva, Senior Correspondent
Mitch Anderson, Producer and Host of Black Circle Radio

Related links:

https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/vintage-audio-series-episode-7/
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/blue-note-tone-poet-episode-3/
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-of-cedia-expo-2023/

#hifi #vinylrecords #phonopreamp #sonyps1 #audiophile #focal #naim #waveforming #kevingray #kirstenedkins #livemusic #coldplay #vintageaudio

Have you ever wondered why music changes the way your brain deals with pain, love, or anxiety? Is it possible to use music to diagnose the early onset of Dementia or Alzheimer's disease?

Leading Israeli Scientist, Dr. Neta Maimon, joins this episode's host, editor-in-chief Ian White, on the eCoustics podcast from Netanya, Israel, to discuss how the brain responds to music in times of crisis, passion, or illness and how scientists are using it to diagnose and even manage cognitive decline.

For more information on Dr. Maimon's research please visit:
This Is What Music Does To Your Brain (via Haaretz)

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 #vinyl #ecoustics #musicindustry #musicstreaming #vintageaudio #musictherapy #sonicscience #cognitiveillness #phd #brainstudy #musicwellness

In this episode, eCoustics Senior Headphone Editor, W. Jennings speaks with Tal Kocen (Vice President, Consumer Product) and Dave Friesema (Technical Director/General Manager) of Westone Audio about the company’s wide range of custom and universal fit IEM products.

Westone has been making earphones and audio accessories for musicians and audiophiles since 1959. Their products are available at Amazon.com and westoneaudio.com.

For more information about this podcast visit: https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/westone-audio-2023/

Sponsor: Check out the new Marantz Stereo 70s Slimline Receiver.

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, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#earphones #earbuds #headphones #inearheadphones #wirelessearphones #inearmonitor #iems #westone #iem #livesound #hifi #ecoustics #livesound #monitormix

eCoustics Senior Headphone Editor W. Jennings recently sat down with Vincent Liu, Ultimate Ears Pro’s Head of Product & Operations for a conversation about the new Premier 21-driver IEM. This discussion touches on the impacts of the pandemic on Ultimate Ears Pro and how that provided opportunities to rethink some design elements of existing models as well as complete the development and testing of the new Premier.

Also discussed in this conversation is UE Pro’s dedication to performing artists, their design philosophy and about where the new Premier’s signature fits into the product line. Many expected the Premier to be a UE18 Pro taken to the next level but the signatures are different and the two in-ears are aimed at different market segments. Finally, there was talk about some of the things that set Ultimate Ears Pro apart from other in-ear manufactures and where Vincent sees the company heading next.

Click to learn more about Ultimate Ears UE Premier

Thank you to our sponsors SVS & Q Acoustics for supporting our HI-FI messaging.

Credits:

• 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

#earphones #earbuds #headphones #inearheadphones #wirelessearphones #ultimateears #inearmonitor #iems #uepro #premier #iem #livesound #hifi #ecoustics

Legendary guitarist, Al Anderson, toured with Bob Marley & The Wailers from 1974 until just before Marley’s death in 1981. Anderson's stunning lead guitar work on iconic classics like "No Woman, No Cry," "Three O’clock Road Block," and "Could You Be Loved" earned him a place in music history.

Al continues touring to this day as the sole member of the 1970s lineup with his Grammy nominated band, "The Original Wailers", which carries on the original vision of Bob Marley’s music.

His memory inducing lead guitar playing was also featured on the Platinum Award winning albums Live at the Lyceum, Babylon by Bus, and the 10 times Platinum, Legend. After Marley's death, Anderson continued to tour with The Wailers Band. Anderson went on to record with Ben Harper (Diamonds On the Inside (2003), Lauryn Hill on her multi-Grammy winning debut The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (1998) as well as with Santana on his 9-Grammy award winning Supernatural (2000).

Al speaks with Mitch Anderson (sonically related), eCoustics podcast producer and host of Black Circle Radio, live on stage at T.H.E. Show 2023. This episode was recorded on Saturday, June 10, 2023 at T.H.E. Show 2023 at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa California.

Related links:

The Original Wailers 2023 Fall Tour

Al Anderson on Discogs

Song of The Divine Music Video on YouTube

Al Anderson with Mitch on Black Circle Radio



This episode brought to you by The Source of Light and Power. One record a month being released for all of 2023. SOLP is stoked to be endorsed by Audeze Headphones, Linear Tube Audio, RME, and Peluso Microphones. For those who seek the ALL.


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

#mofi #hifi #audiophile #vinyl #alanderson #reggae #legend #guitargod #electricguitar #bobmarley #ecoustics #musicindustry #musicstreaming #vintageaudio #theoriginalwailers #songofthedivine

Lenny CoCo spends his days and nights traversing North America, spreading the gospel for MoFi Distribution, as their National Specialty Audio Sales Manager. After more than 32 years in the business, he has seen it all and can help music listeners assemble the audio system of their dreams, regardless of price. His passion for music and hi-fi began when was only 10 years old, and his core belief remains the same. Creating an emotional connection to music is ultimately what matters and how you get to that moment is the real journey.

CoCo sits down with eCoustics CEO and Publisher, Brian Mitchell, as well as eCoustics Podcast Producer, Mitch Anderson to discuss his deep love of vintage turntables, cartridges, the battle between digital music and vinyl, and his sales philosophy after four decades in the world of high fidelity playback.

Some of the topics covered in this episode include:

- A deep dive into Lenny’s vintage turntables, cartridges and setup
- Why vinyl and digital music can coexist
- Lenny’s hi-fi sales philosophy
- The power of connecting to music
- Lenny’s definition of audiophile nirvana

Related links:

https://www.ecoustics.com/products/mofi-masterphono-preamplifier/

https://www.ecoustics.com/products/mofi-sourcepoint-8/

https://www.ecoustics.com/products/mofi-sourcepoint-10/

This episode was hosted by Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO and Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Studios. It was recorded on June 9, 2023 at T.H.E. Show at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa.

Listen to Lenny’s previous appearance on the podcast from T.H.E. Show 2022.

https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/the-show-2022-lenny-coco/

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

#mofi #hifi #audiophile #vinyl #digitalmusic #ecoustics #turntables #musicstreaming #vintageaudio #loudspeakers

In our third installment with Gryphon Audio Designs, we speak with Gryphon’s Sales Director, Rune Skov, at T.H.E. Show 2023. He’s responsible for the company’s worldwide sales strategy, tasked with the daunting goal of turning Gryphon into the most sought-after brand in hi-fi.

Gryphon Audio’s vision is clear: the company wants its brand to be as recognized as the “Lamborghini of High End Audio,” exclusive to the select few who value its performance and style.

It takes more than a clever marketing message to achieve this this goal. The company is building some of the world’s finest audio products in Denmark, at prices higher than one might expect; however, they offer a full system approach, which means that Gryphon offers every component in the audio chain…including the cables. That leaves no uncertainly for the customer and assures that everything from source through speakers is meticulously engineered to function perfectly together.

Gryphon Audio Designs was founded in 1985 and Rune’s career trajectory has been nothing short of meteoric. After 12 fulfilling years as a teacher at a prestigious private school, Rune was recruited by Nordost and quickly rose to become one of the most prominent figures in Danish High End. Spending over 100 days per year visiting foreign dealers and distributors while studying for his MBA, Rune recently graduated with honors and has already been appointed to the Board of Directors of several large Danish corporations. Rune’s dedication, love of music and personal sense of style have contributed to Gryphon’s explosive growth and stature as one of Ultra-Luxe audio’s true icons.

The proud father of 5 beautiful children, Rune’s personal and professional life recently merged when his oldest son, Alexander Raul, joined the Gryphon team as the company’s first Sales & Marketing intern. One of the company’s major shareholders, Rune relishes his role as Gryphon’s international Brand ambassador and loves nothing more than sharing his enthusiasm for the brand and its peerless products.

For more information: https://gryphon-audio.dk

Related links:

Podcast: Gryphon Audio North America, Anthony Chiarella at T.H.E. Show 2023
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/gryphon-audio-anthony-chiarella/

Podcast: Gryphon Audio’s #1 Dealer, Joseph Cali at T.H.E. Show 2023
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/gryphon-dealer-joseph-cali/

Gryphon Audio Trident II Loudspeakers & Apex Amplifier at T.H.E. Show 2023
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/gryphon-audio-the-show-2023/

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

This episode was hosted by Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO and Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Studios. It was recorded on June 9, 2023 at T.H.E. Show at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa.

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 #theshow2023 #theshowsocal2023 #highendaudio #breakingthesoundbarrier #lamborghini

SVS has a gone from a factory-direct seller of affordable subwoofers, to a full fledged audio brand to be reckoned with. In keeping to their high value / affordable roots, SVS now sells a full lineup of loudspeakers, wireless speakers, and accessories in addition to subwoofers. The company has racked up so many awards, it's nearly impossible to go wrong buying anything from SVS.

Although consumers can still order direct from the SVS website today, its products are now sold in-stores in places such as Best Buy and online across many merchants including Amazon. SVS products can be purchased everywhere, including internationally.

If you plan to attend an audio show, there’s a good chance SVS will be there demonstrating to a packed room. We caught up with Nick Brown, SVS VP Marketing and Gary Yacoubian, SVS CEO at T.H.E. Show 2023 in Costa Mesa, California this past June. We discussed their current product line as well as their strategy to reach the next generation of audio and home theater enthusiasts.

For more information: https://www.svsound.com

This episode was hosted by Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO and Mitch Anderson of Black Circle Studios. It was recorded on June 9, 2023 at T.H.E. Show at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa.

Related links:

https://www.ecoustics.com/ask-an-expert/what-svs-subwoofer-should-you-buy/

https://www.ecoustics.com/news/svs-the-show-2023/

https://www.ecoustics.com/tag/svs/


Previous SVS podcasts:

https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/svs-prime-wireless-pro/

https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/the-show-2022-svs-interview/


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

#svs #svsound #hifi #audiophile #dolbyatmos #wirelessspeakers #ecoustics #hometheater #loudspeakers