ECOUSTICS

ECOUSTICS, LLC was established by Brian Mitchell in 1998 and continues to be independently owned and operated, with its main office located in Seattle, WA (USA). The company’s website went live in 1999, making it one of the earliest online portals for consumer electronics. ECOUSTICS is committed to offering a user-friendly and impartial resource for individuals looking to shop, research, or learn more about technology.

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Nothing Taps Dirac to Boost CMF Buds 2 Sound with Real-Time Audio Optimization

1 day ago | ecoustics.com | Robert Silva

Sweden-based Dirac has built a strong reputation in the hi-fi and home theater world for its room correction tech, but that’s just one part of the story. They’ve quietly expanded into automotive and headphone audio over the past few years—bringing the same DSP brainpower to smaller, portable spaces. Now they’re doubling down on their partnership with London-based Nothing, the design-forward tech brand best known for its transparent gadgets and Gen Z hype machine. Their latest collaboration?
Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X: The Studio Legend Gets a Cable That Finally Lets Go

1 day ago | ecoustics.com | Robert Silva

The preferred headphone audio brand for many musicians and studio professionals worldwide has done the unthinkable—updated the legendary DT 990 PRO. The new DT 990 PRO X keeps everything you loved (open-back detail, studio-grade clarity) and fixes what fans have side-eyed for years: a detachable cable, enhanced comfort, and a new STELLAR.45 driver system with lower impedance for better performance on everything from high-end gear to your laptop. It’s the classic — modernized, not messed with.
Which Marantz AVR Should You Buy? Our Guide to the Best Marantz A/V Receivers in 2025

2 days ago | ecoustics.com | Robert Silva

With a legacy spanning over 70 years, Marantz stands as a revered name in audio, known for its innovative design and high-end performance. Despite several ownership changes—from merging with Denon in 2002, to becoming part of DEI Holdings, then Sound United, and most recently being acquired by audio powerhouse Harman (under Samsung) in 2025—Marantz has consistently upheld its reputation for quality.
Ruark R1 Bluetooth Radio Review: For Those Who Think a Bose Is Something the Butler Uses

3 days ago | ecoustics.com | Ian White

Let’s get one thing clear from the start: if you live in North America, the Ruark R1’s DAB and DAB+ tuners are about as useful as a monocle in a boxing match. This is strictly an FM and Bluetooth affair — but what an affair it is. The Ruark R1 Mk4 Bluetooth Radio isn’t trying to be a party speaker or an AI assistant disguised as a hockey puck.
Clearaudio Compass Turntable: German Engineering for New Audiophiles-Hold the Schnitzel

3 days ago | ecoustics.com | Ian White

When Clearaudio decides to build an “entry-level” turntable, they don’t water anything down—they just bring more people into the temple. The new Clearaudio Compass is exactly that: a ready-to-play turntable that brings the brand’s obsession with precision engineering, high-end build quality, and uncompromising playback performance to a wider audience.
Sennheiser BTD 700: aptX Adaptive, Auracast, and No More Bluetooth Bottlenecks

3 days ago | ecoustics.com | Ian White

Sennheiser’s BTD 700 arrives as a sleek, no-nonsense Bluetooth dongle designed to fix a problem everyone with wireless headphones already knows: your device’s built-in Bluetooth is usually garbage. At just 2.2 grams and 24mm long, it’s smaller than most flash drives but packs serious firepower—aptX codecs, Auracast, and low-latency gaming modes all wrapped in one plug-and-play USB-C package.
The Pro-Ject Travel Set: Finally, Luxury Audio That Fits in the Overhead Bin

4 days ago | ecoustics.com | Ian White

Let’s be clear: tossing a pair of overpriced headphones into your carry-on and calling it “audiophile travel” is like claiming Elite instant coffee is a fine roast because it came in a fancy tin. The Pro-Ject Travel Set laughs in the face of such sonic shortcuts. This is real Hi-Fi—true stereo, proper amplification, bass you can feel and detail you can taste—packed into a flight case that’s tougher than your last layover at Ben-Gurion.
Fear and Loathing in Class D Amplifiers: What $130 to $50K Actually Buys You

4 days ago | ecoustics.com | Ian White

When you’re trapped inside your own skull, staring up at flickering fluorescent lights in inpatient therapy, unpacking every bad decision like a suitcase rigged to blow, thinking about something as simple as a budget-friendly Class D amplifier isn’t just a distraction — it’s a brief, desperate act of rebellion. A flicker of clarity between the self-loathing, the pain of hurting others, the intense craving for biltong, and the crushing silence.
Thelonious Himself Shines in Craft OJC Reissue - A Must-Have for Jazz Vinyl Collectors

5 days ago | ecoustics.com | Mark Smotroff

Before diving into the many reasons why you should consider picking up a copy of Thelonious Himself, the classic 1957 (mostly) solo piano LP by Thelonious Monk—now beautifully restored as part of Craft Recordings’ Original Jazz Classics (OJC) series—let’s take a moment to consider what it might cost to track down a pristine (or even near-mint) original pressing. Assuming you can even find one.
From Warsaw and Baia Mare with Love: How Eastern Europe's Audio Scene is Outsmarting the West

5 days ago | ecoustics.com | Ian White

The Cold War didn’t just end—it blew up like a badly planned mission. The Iron Curtain came crashing down, and Soviet control vanished faster than a vodka shot at a NATO party. Eastern Europe and the Balkans went from gray misery to a wild free-for-all, as capitalism bulldozed in like a drunken bull. Goodbye, soul-crushing planned economies; hello, Marlboro ads and Levi’s jeans flooding the streets like an invasion. But the real kicker?