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Black Circle Studios
Home Theater
SVS
Audio Equipment
Sony
Ultra Short Throw Projectors
Dolby Atmos
Streaming Services
Q Acoustics
Wireless Speakers
Movie Box Office
High-Fidelity Audio
Samsung
OLED Technology
Projector Technology
Soundbars
Bravia
Sound Quality
Cinema Experience
Consumer Electronics
Mini-Led Technology

Passionate about music, movies, HiFi audio, headphones and home theater, eCoustics has been covering the A/V industry since 1999. Join our diverse cast of journalists, audiophiles, industry experts and special guests for always spirited, sometimes controversial discussions about the latest news, happenings and trends in the audio, video and music industries. Whether you're listening through stereo... more

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Latest Episodes

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 ... more

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 Edi... more

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 o... more

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. J... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Hales
Founder and CEO of PRO Audio Technology and Theory Audio Design
Theory Audio Design
Episode: Paul Hales vs. the Audio Industry: Have We Forgotten What Good Sound Sounds Like?
Ian White
Editor-in-chief of eCoustics and music reviewer.
eCoustics
Episode: Nobody Told the CD It Was Dead: Physical Media Is Surging Again and Streaming Can’t Kill It
Caleb Denison
Mr. Caleb Rated from his YouTube channel of the same name
CalebRated
Episode: CEDIA Expo 2026 Gets CalebRated: The State of the Custom A/V Market
Al Griffin
Senior AV journalist, new contributor to Ecoustics
Ecoustics (guest contributor)
Episode: Dolby Vision 2 is Coming to 2026 Hisense TVs: Will Movies Look Better?
Jacob Wendt
Band leader and drummer for The Gallery
Cohearent Records / The Gallery (Album)
Episode: Jacob Wendt, Kevin Gray and the Sound of a Modern Jazz Quintet
Kevin Gray
Mastering engineer and label executive
Cohearent Audio / Cohearent Records
Episode: Jacob Wendt, Kevin Gray and the Sound of a Modern Jazz Quintet
Eric Pye
Engineer/curator and audio advocate
Audio Love YYC
Episode: Jacob Wendt, Kevin Gray and the Sound of a Modern Jazz Quintet
Sean Morrison
Director of Marketing
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Episode: IsoAcoustics Explains the Silent Fix: Vibration is the Sound Killer
Matt Reilly
Sales Manager
IsoAcoustics
Episode: IsoAcoustics Explains the Silent Fix: Vibration is the Sound Killer

Hosts

Brian Mitchell
Founder/CEO of ecoustics, co-host
Mitch Anderson
Host and producer, multiple credits across ecoustics podcasts

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 36 ratings
  • Good for keeping up with audio and video tech trends

    Good podcast for keeping up with the latest audio and video gear and industry trends. They seem to favor the higher end stuff like million dollar home theaters and $100K speakers, but do also feature more affordable real world gear. Particularly good at explaining all the audio and video tech and buzzwords. Keep it up, guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Inimitable Mister B
    United States2 years ago
  • Great Vintage Audio Discussions

    4 episodes in so far and really digging it. Great mix of useful info, opinions and laughs!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BigT530
    United States4 years ago
  • Awesome

    Love the topics and detailed conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iaxat
    United States4 years ago
  • Insightful discussions

    insightful and welcoming discussions about everything audio.

    For true audiophiles as in lover of audio, not according to what you can afford.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SmallRedTrainCar
    Canada5 years ago

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The show is great for keeping up with audio/visual tech trends and gear, with a thoughtful balance of high-end and real-world options.
Fresh, vintage-focused and insightful; strong mix of info, opinions and humor.
High-quality conversations with useful, accessible explanations for true audiophiles and enthusiasts.
Listeners praise welcoming discussions and deep dives into gear, not just hype.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#180
New Zealand/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#181
Israel/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#195
Hong Kong/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#215
Sweden/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#228
Norway/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#236
Finland/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Nobody Told the CD It Was Dead: Physical Media Is Surging Again and Streaming Can’t Kill It
Q: With this increase in physical media sales and then taking up a larger portion of the market and expanding, are you seeing also or hearing from equipment manufacturers like an uptick in physical unit sales, record players, speakers?
White says turntable sales are very strong and CD player sales are doing well, particularly among entry-level portable models. He also notes that portable CD players appeared on many tables at recent CanJam events.
Nobody Told the CD It Was Dead: Physical Media Is Surging Again and Streaming Can’t Kill It
Q: What's your take, Ian?
White describes strong physical music sales, citing recent RIAA figures for CDs, vinyl and other formats, and explains why affordability and collecting are helping sustain the resurgence.
Paul Hales vs. the Audio Industry: Have We Forgotten What Good Sound Sounds Like?
Q: Are you taking it all the way to the point where most measurements don't matter?
Hales says anechoic measurements are useful because standardized speaker measurements can correlate with human perception, while in-room measurements vary by position and are difficult to interpret.
Paul Hales vs. the Audio Industry: Have We Forgotten What Good Sound Sounds Like?
Q: Is there something different about designing a speaker that's getting a live feed versus what's getting a digital reproduced feed?
Hales says the core qualities of a good speaker are the same across applications, but professional speakers need greater dynamic range to play loudly and project sound farther.
CEDIA Expo 2026 Gets CalebRated: The State of the Custom A/V Market
Q: What stood out at CEDIA Expo 2026 besides the big displays?
Caleb highlighted the pervasiveness of video walls, the ongoing refinement of micro-LED, and the contrast between eye-catching demos and what's practical for average homes, alongside surprising demos like the Kohler bathroom/shower integration.

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What is the ecoustics podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on high-fidelity audio, home theater, and the broader A/V landscape, blending technical analysis with industry news and gear deep-dives. Episodes often feature deep dives into new technologies ( HDR, room treatment, loudspeaker design, vinyl culture, and show-floor dynamics), plus candid conversations with engineers, designers, journalists, and brand representatives. A common thread is translating complex audio/video concepts into practical takeaways for enthusiasts and professionals, while maintaining strong showmanship and lively debate. The format often balances hardware specs, listening experiences, and industry trends, making it useful for listeners who want both expert insight and accessible context for decisions in g... more

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5. Jacob Wendt
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7. Eric Pye
8. Sean Morrison

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