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Can we finally stop pretending that wireless loudspeakers offer an inferior listening experience. The desire to sell high-end audio systems consisting of expensive boxes made of ticky tacky has become an impediment to the growth of the next generation of audiophiles and brands like Q Acoustics are working very hard to offer the best possible passive and wireless loudspeakers for less. And they are succeeding.

Jamie McKay, Sales & Marketing Director, and Nick Renshaw, PR Manager, of Q Acoustics join us on this edition of the eCoustics podcast to discuss their award-winning 5000 series loudspeakers and the new M40 wireless micro-towers that are going to turn a lot of heads. High-end audio is evolving and it's time to cut the cord.


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

#qacoustics #audiophile #hifi #vintageaudio #wirelessspeaker #awardwinningsound #towerspeakers #newproductalert #podcast #ecoustics #vinylcommunity

• 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

With consumers spending tens of billions of dollars on headphones and earbuds, the product has become a commodity and one that is rather disposable. But does that need to be the case? Have you thrown away a perfectly good pair of earbuds or headphones because the ear pads or ear tips are worn down or busted up?

Dekoni Audio have not only cornered the market on replacement pads for some of the most popular consumer and audiophile models on the market, but they have altered the way they sound. If you think you have heard "everything" from your existing pair of headphones or earbuds? Think again. Tal Kocen and Dylan Scarzafava of Dekoni have a great story to tell and a lot to teach you.

Thank you to this episode's sponsors:

SVS: https://www.svsound.com
Q Acoustics: https://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

Keep up-to-date with all the latest Hi-Fi, Headphone, Home Theater and Music news by visiting:

https://www.ecoustics.com

#dekoni #headphones #hifi #headfi #canjam #diyaudio #headphonecommunity #audioupgrades #audiophile #livesound #audioengineer #recordinggear


• 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

In our second podcast with Jim Garrett, head of product strategy and planning at Harman Luxury Audio we discuss Arcam’s new product refresh. The British Hi-Fi brand has just introduced the sleek new Radia series of audio components, which consists of five new models:

• Arcam A5 Integrated Amp – $699
• Arcam A15 Integrated Amp – $1,099
• Arcam A25 Integrated Amp – $1,499
• Arcam CD5 CD Player – $699
• Arcam ST5 Streamer – $799

All are available at Crutchfield:
https://bit.ly/arcam-radia-at-crutchfield

Jim reveals key details about each product, how they work together, and what’s different between each model. In addition, Jim shares updates about JBL’s “vintage looking” Classic hi-fi components which are now shipping along with MKII (2nd generation) versions of the JBL Classic L100, L82 and L52 Loudspeakers.

Finally, we talk about Harman’s surprise acquisition of Roon and what to expect going forward.

Previous podcast with Jim Garrett:
https://www.ecoustics.com/podcasts/harman-luxury-audio-2023/

Related links:

https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/arcam-radia-st5-a25/
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/arcam-radia-series/
https://www.ecoustics.com/products/jbl-classic-loudspeakers-black/
https://www.ecoustics.com/news/harman-acquires-roon/

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

#arcam #radia #hifi #audiophile #harman #harmanluxury #ecoustics #jbl #loudspeakers #roon

• 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

In September 2023, vintage columnist Eric Pye (@audioloveyyc) spent three weeks in Japan pursuing audio perfection in all forms. In this episode of the eCoustics podcast, he and podcast producer Mitch Anderson (@black_circle_radio) discuss shopping in Japan for modern and vintage HiFi, and new and used music on vinyl and other mediums.

Conversation meanders to Japanese audiophilia and the obsession with quality, Japanese jazz artists (including Ryo Fukui, Tsuyoshi Yamamoto and Isao Suzuki), and why classical music is still so popular when interest has fallen off in many other countries.

Links:
Iconic Sansui Amplifiers: Exit to Vintage Street
Japanese Jazz Wikipedia Page
Audio Union Website
Disk Union Website
HMV Japan Website

Thank you to our sponsor Marantz for supporting this episode!

www.marantz.com

In the Episode:

• Eric Pye, Vintage Audio Columnist
• 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 #jazzkissa #japanesejazz #vinylcommunity #consumerelectronics #podcast


• 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

In September 2023, vintage columnist Eric Pye (@audioloveyyc) spent three weeks in Japan pursuing audio perfection in all forms. In this episode of the eCoustics podcast, he and podcast producer Mitch Anderson (@black_circle_radio) discuss the history and current state of Jazz Kissa culture, how visiting a Jazz Kissa is such a special experience, and why that experience can’t really be recreated elsewhere. Going off topic they also discuss Japanese vinyl pressings and why those are so desirable.

Links for further information:
Japanese Jazz Kissa and the Art of the Piano Trio: Exit to Vintage Street
Jazz Kissa Culture Goes Global: Exit to Vintage Street
Jazz City online store: Purchase Jazz Kissa magazines and books
Tokyo Jazz Joints website
@jazz_kissa on Instagram


Thank you to our sponsor Marantz for supporting this episode!

www.marantz.com

In the Episode:

• Eric Pye, Vintage Audio Columnist
• 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 #jazzkissa #japanesejazz #vinylcommunity #consumerelectronics #podcast


• 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

With consumers moving away from expensive multi-component systems and looking for more economical and space-spacing alternatives, the question has to be asked -- who is actually offering solutions that are affordable?

Bob Hazelwood, Director of Engineering and Product Development, Andover Audio, joins us on the eCoustics podcast to discuss their rather extensive lineup of award-winning wireless speakers, turntables, streamers, and lifestyle systems that tick off every box for the next generation of music listeners. And don't believe the naysayers -- their Isogroove isolation technology makes it possible to have your turntable on top of your speakers.

Ace of Space? You will be very surprised what you can do.

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

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

In the Episode:

• Bob Hazelwood, Director of Engineering and Product Development - Andover Audio
• 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 #andoveraudio #spinbase #vinylcommunity #consumerelectronics #podcast

• 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

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



• 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

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

• 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

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

• 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

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

• 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