Latest Articles on HiFi, Home Theater, Headphones & Audiophile Gear at ecoustics.com. https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/ everything hi-fi Sat, 27 Apr 2024 23:48:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Dolby vs. DTS: Which is Better? The Battle Rages On https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/dts-vs-dolby/ https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/dts-vs-dolby/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2024 14:49:58 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/dts-vs-dolby/
After nearly 30 years, the surround sound format war enters a new chapter next month when DTS:X soundtracks launch on Disney+.]]>
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/dts-vs-dolby/feed/ 6
WTF is IMAX Enhanced? https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/imax-enhanced-home-theater/ https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/imax-enhanced-home-theater/#comments Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:04:21 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/imax-enhanced-home-theater/
You may not be able to build a real IMAX Theater in your home but IMAX Enhanced provides a different way to create an enhanced home theater experience. ]]>
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/imax-enhanced-home-theater/feed/ 6
Acoustic Energy AE1 Active Loudspeakers: One of the Best Kept Secrets in Audio? https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-4/ https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-4/#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-4/
Build a complete audiophile-grade stereo system around the Acoustic Energy AE1 Active Bookshelf Loudspeakers for under $4,000. ]]>
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audiophile-system-builder-4/feed/ 8
Linear Tube Audio MZ3: The Audiophile System Builder https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/linear-tube-audio-mz3/ https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/linear-tube-audio-mz3/#comments Wed, 27 Mar 2024 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/linear-tube-audio-mz3/
For under $11,000 build a state-of-the-art headphone system with Linear Tube Audio, Meze Audio, Cambridge Audio and Holo Audio.]]>
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/linear-tube-audio-mz3/feed/ 1
Best Floorstanding Loudspeakers Under $1,600 in 2024 [Updated] https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-budget-floorstanding-loudspeakers/ https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-budget-floorstanding-loudspeakers/#comments Wed, 20 Mar 2024 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-budget-floorstanding-loudspeakers/
In 2024, our favorite mid-tier budget friendly floorstanding loudspeakers are from Q Acoustics, DALI, Magnepan, Wharfedale and Zu Audio.]]>
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-budget-floorstanding-loudspeakers/feed/ 8
Experiencing Vinyl Nirvana & The Art of Vintage Turntable Restoration https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/vinyl-nirvana-turntable-restoration/ https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/vinyl-nirvana-turntable-restoration/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/vinyl-nirvana-turntable-restoration/
How a tiny turntable restoration company called Vinyl Nirvana turned a new generation of vinyl listeners into the cult of Thorens. ]]>
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/vinyl-nirvana-turntable-restoration/feed/ 9
Sennheiser HE1: What Goes Into a $70,000 Pair of Headphones https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/sennheiser-he1/ https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/sennheiser-he1/#comments Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:17:44 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/sennheiser-he1/
High Tech Meets High Touch: Inside Sennheiser's High-End Headphone Factory in Tullamore, Ireland.]]>
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/sennheiser-he1/feed/ 5
Swedish Graphic Artist, Andreas Samuelsson, Finds a Living Example Where Form Meets Function in the Amphion Argon3S https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/amphion-andreas-samuelsson/ https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/amphion-andreas-samuelsson/#comments Thu, 29 Feb 2024 19:52:37 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/amphion-andreas-samuelsson/
Andreas Samuelsson shares his appreciation for high-fidelity sound, design and the inspiration it offers his creative process.]]>
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/amphion-andreas-samuelsson/feed/ 1
Every UST Projector Compared: 2024 Buying Guide https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/ust-projector-comparison/ https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/ust-projector-comparison/#comments Tue, 20 Feb 2024 08:29:43 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/ust-projector-comparison/
Compare every 2024 ultra-short throw (UST) 4K projector to decide which one is right for you.]]>
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/ust-projector-comparison/feed/ 1
HiFi Provisions: A Vintage Audio Store Grows in Brooklyn https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/hifi-provisions-brooklyn/ https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/hifi-provisions-brooklyn/#comments Sun, 11 Feb 2024 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/hifi-provisions-brooklyn/
The COVID pandemic took a lot from us including thousands of restaurants. But a small vintage audio and record store in thriving in Brooklyn. ]]>
https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/hifi-provisions-brooklyn/feed/ 7