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Oct 30, 2022 · News, reviews, and features covering the latest in high-end audio, headphones, home theater, vinyl, used and vintage audio for both aspiring audiophiles and home theater enthusiasts.
Audio/Video Cables and Connectors Explained - ecoustics.com
Oct 26, 2022 · A secure 3-wire connector found on all professional and semi-pro sound equipment and on some upscale consumer A/V components (including Axiom subwoofers), enabling very long cable runs without hum pickup or frequency response losses.Must be used with matching balanced connectors on an A/V processor, preamp, or A/V receiver to benefit …
Klipsch RP-600M II Bookshelf Speakers: Review - eCoustics
Sep 25, 2022 · The existing model has been a very strong seller and we were surprised to see the Klipsch RP-600M II in the new 2022 Reference Premiere lineup. The first series of video reviews have been somewhat of a mixed bag and we started to wonder if Klipsch succeeded at fixing one area and messing up the overall tonal balance and presentation.
The Best Vintage Audio Speakers for the Modern Audiophile
Aug 28, 2022 · The company started by Henry Kloss, Malcom Low, and Josef Anton Hofmann in 1957 sold over 30,000 pairs of loudspeakers before it was sold off in 1964; the brand had numerous owners including Kyocera who stopped manufacturing audio components in 1989.
Best Home Theater Screens: 2022 Buying Guide - ecoustics.com
Jan 6, 2022 · We chose this Stewart screen because it features the absolute best home theater projector screen surface; the Stewart StudioTek 130. This Hollywood level screen was engineered specifically for home cinemas and features a 1.3 gain surface to better pair with the highly calibrated cinema projectors that have a lower lumen output.
Understanding Speaker Frequency Response - ecoustics.com
Oct 26, 2022 · Note: Paul Dicomo was a great friend to eCoustics and many of us over the past 2 decades. Sadly, Paul lost a courageous battle with cancer in 2021 and the industry lost a brilliant man who taught a generation of audio/video journalists how to understand the products that we cover. Paul contributed a number of excellent articles over the years and we hope that a new …
Editors’ Choice: My Favorite Integrated Amplifiers of 2022
Dec 13, 2022 · Best Over $3,000 Naim Uniti Atom Headphone Edition ($3,799) While listening to the Naim Audio Uniti Atom HE Streamer at Focal Powered By Naim Houston, we were struck by the most obvious use for the product.. Streamer. DAC. Preamplifier. I was also still recovering from the Howdy Hot Chicken Sandwich that I had consumed only hours earlier and needed to …
Sony BRAVIA Theatre Quad Speaker System Review - eCoustics
Jul 26, 2024 · At Sony’s 2024 BRAVIA Launch event earlier this year, we got a sneak peek at some of the company’s newest TVs and home theater audio products. One product that stood out was the Sony BRAVIA Theatre Quad, a four-speaker system designed to be connected to a TV or projector in order to elevate the audio experience at home.
Being “Realistic” About Vintage Audio: The Budget Audiophiler
Nov 29, 2021 · When I got started a few years ago and began my vintage audio journey, I did a lot of reading and research about Marantz, Pioneer, Harmon Kardon, Sansui, Nakamichi, and high-end brands like McIntosh and Revox.One brand that never crossed my radar was Realistic. RadioShack’s infamous house brand that was sold next to the pulsating disco balls, wire …
Dolby vs. DTS: Which is Better? The Battle Rages On
Last Update: April 27, 2024. A long time ago, on a medium far, far away, two companies began a format war. The medium was the now nearly defunct DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) and the battle was over the delivery of digital surround sound to consumers’ living rooms and home theaters.