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 from its hum-free traits.
Editors’ Choice: My Favorite Phono Preamplifiers of 2022 - eCoustics
Dec 5, 2022 · The RIAA’s H1 2022 data for new vinyl sales in the United States indicated that consumers are spending less due to inflation in the post-pandemic economy, but vinyl continues to grow as a viable physical media format in 2022. Just how much? Last year 40 million LPs (albums) were sold in the United States alone (source RIAA), which was up 67% from the prior year and the highest number in 33 ...
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.
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.
Best Screens for Ultra Short Throw Projectors in 2022
Jan 10, 2022 · Ambient Light Rejecting. The main difference between a regular screen and a UST projector screen is that a laser TV screen has an ambient light rejecting surface that uses angular reflection. The surface of the screen essentially has rows of tiny ridges that reflect the light coming from the projector below while reflecting light coming from other sources, away from the viewer.
eCoustics - Hi-Fi, Home Theater, Headphones & Music Magazine
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.
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 sit down and calm down.
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.
WTF is DTS:X? Here’s What You Need to Know - eCoustics
May 22, 2024 · DTS:X Pro extends the capabilities of DTS:X so that it can support up to 32 connected speakers, including height speakers.. Currently, the only product available for consumers that includes DTS:X Pro capabilities is the Trinnov Altitude 32 Preamp/Processor ($20,000+) and Storm Audio MK2 Processors ($15,000+). But for the average consumer or DIY home theater fan, there are plenty of inexpensive ...
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 generation of readers finds ...