Brian Mitchell

1 week ago | ecoustics.com | Robert Silva |Chris Boylan |Brian Mitchell

In early 2025, HDMI Licensing and the HDMI Forum unveiled the upcoming HDMI 2.2 spec—but they may have some unexpected competition. Enter GPMI, a new contender from the Shenzhen 8K UHD Video Industry Cooperation Alliance. Billed as a potential alternative to HDMI, DisplayPort 2.1, and even Thunderbolt 5, GPMI aims to shake up the A/V standards game… or at least make some noise trying.

1 week ago | ecoustics.com | Brian Mitchell

ATC just introduced the SCM20ASL active bookshelf speakers for $4,000 less than the royal blue 50th Anniversary limited edition model that debuted last year. Only 150 pairs of the SCM20ASL LE were produced, and at $13,999 per pair are nearly sold out. The all-new “regular” SCM20ASL active loudspeakers are now available in a variety of finishes starting at $9,999/pair, with optional high gloss finishes for $2,500 more. But there are some key differences between the “new” and limited edition models.

1 week ago | ecoustics.com | Brian Mitchell

Audeze today announced one of its most affordable headphones which feature game-changing SLAM technology, first introduced in the company’s flagship $6,000 CRBN2 Electrostatic headphones. Arriving at only $499, Audeze’s new LCD-S20 closed-back wired headphones offer studio-grade sound for professionals and audiophiles. Upon first glance the LCD-S20 share a lot in common with Audeze’s award-wining Maxwell Gaming Headset.

3 weeks ago | ecoustics.com | Brian Mitchell

T.H.E. Enterprises, the owner of America’s longest-running HiFi show (T.H.E. Show) today announced the inaugural T.H.E. New York International Audio Show is set to take place from October 24-26, 2025 at the Hilton Hasbrouck Heights, Meadowlands, New Jersey. With a redefined mission to create a “Total Hi-Fi Experience”, the event in New York will not only showcase high-end audio but will include a film festival (T.H.E. Film Festival) with private movie screenings.

4 weeks ago | ecoustics.com | Brian Mitchell

T.H.E. Enterprises, the owner of America’s longest-running HiFi show (T.H.E. Show) today announced that SVS was chosen as the official audio technology partner for the first two T.H.E. Film Festivals in 2025 coming to Texas and California. The inaugural T.H.E. Film Festival will be held at T.H.E. Lone Star Audiofest, May 2-4, 2025 at Embassy Suites Round Rock in Texas. Just a month later T.H.E. Film Festival heads to the Hilton Orange County Costa Mesa in California from June 6-8, 2025.