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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Top Affordable Hi-Fi Brands Leading the New Golden Age of Audio in 2025

3 days ago | ecoustics.com | Ian White

A new wave of affordable hi-fi brands is shaking up the audio world, proving you don’t need a royal budget to enjoy premium sound — and they’re doing it with the cunning of a Blackadder plot twist and far fewer turnips exploding in the background. These budget audiophile disruptors are redefining music listening for a new generation. In 2025, value-packed hi-fi gear delivers serious performance without forcing you to sell your sock drawer.
Kaleidescape Joins the 8K Association Hoping to Give the Format a Badly Needed Boost

4 days ago | ecoustics.com | Robert Silva

Kaleidescape, known for its high-end movie servers and players, has officially joined the 8K Association (8KA), aligning itself with industry leaders aiming to advance 8K content and technology. This move underscores Kaleidescape’s commitment to delivering premium home cinema experiences, offering high-bitrate movie downloads with lossless audio and reference-grade video quality.
Stratton Acoustics Element 6 & 8 Loudspeakers Dazzle at AXPONA 2025

4 days ago | ecoustics.com | Robert Silva

Britain-based high-end speaker maker Stratton Acoustics Ltd unveiled two new models at AXPONA 2025—the Element 6 and Element 8—expanding their Element range with more compact options that maintain the meticulous design and sonic precision of the larger Element 12 and flagship Elypsis 1512.
20 Film Noir Movies to Watch Before You Die (or Get Framed for Murder)

5 days ago | ecoustics.com | Ian White

Let’s talk about film noir—the genre that slinks out of the shadows, drags you into a smoke-filled room, and makes you like it. Since Double Indemnity set the gold standard for bad decisions and worse consequences, noir’s been the go-to genre for moral rot, cheap thrills, and slow-burning doom. You don’t watch film noir movies to feel good—you watch them to wallow in the gutter with gumshoes, grifters, and dames who’ll gut you with a smile.
Record Reviews: Craft Recordings' OJC Reissues Miles Davis’ Walkin’ and The Musings of Miles

5 days ago | ecoustics.com | Mark Smotroff

Two highly sought after, deeply collectible, early Miles Davis LPs have just received the audiophile spa reissue treatment from Craft Recordings’ Original Jazz Classics (OJC) series: 1957’s Walkin’ and 1955’s The Musing Of Miles. These all-analog (AAA) reissues were cut directly from the original master tapes, both recorded by the legendary Rudy Van Gelder in Hackensack, NJ, and meticulously remastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio.
Record Store Day 2025 Field Report: The Meters, Archie Shepp, Soul Slabs & The Grays

5 days ago | ecoustics.com | Mark Smotroff

Record Store Day (RSD) 2025 may be over (well, until Black Friday/RSD later this year), but you can still find plenty of special editions in the racks of your favorite shops and online. Here’s a quick round-up of a few I snagged—mostly happy with my picks, but there’s one I’m still hunting for! If you can’t track these down locally, look for them on Amazon. Colemine Records (affiliated with Cincinnati’s Plaid Room Records store) has championed independent new modern vintage soul music since 2007.
Audio-Technica’s $9,999 Hotaru Turntable: A Floating, Glowing Sci-Fi Dream Straight Out of Blade Runner

6 days ago | ecoustics.com | Ian White

Audio-Technica has built its reputation on making high-quality, affordable turntables — the kind of gear that gets vinyl newbies hooked without draining their wallets. Most of its models sit comfortably between $200 and $500, making them a go-to brand for entry-level and budget-conscious audiophiles. But last fall, the company decided to raise the bar (and the price tag) with the AT-LP8X, a $1,000 direct-drive turntable aimed squarely at more serious listeners.
Because Your Ethernet Cable Isn’t Fancy Enough: SilentPower's OMNI LAN Switch Targets Audiophile Setups

6 days ago | ecoustics.com | Robert Silva

In today’s internet-reliant world of high-res streaming, smart homes, and network-heavy AV setups, one of the most important—yet often overlooked—pieces of gear is the humble network switch. Most people just plug in whatever their ISP gave them or grab the cheapest option off Amazon. But for serious audio and video enthusiasts, that could be a mistake.
Qobuz and ACT Music Join Forces for an Unbeatable Jazz Experience-TIDAL, Take Notes

6 days ago | ecoustics.com | Ian White

Qobuz, the pioneering French platform known for high-quality streaming and downloading, has just announced a global partnership with the renowned German jazz label ACT Music, further solidifying its position as the go-to destination for audiophiles and music lovers alike. This collaboration showcases the exceptional musical legacy of ACT Music, founded by Siggi Loch in 1992, and brings it front and center for a whole new generation of listeners.
Netflix Q1 2025 Earnings Soar: AI Search, New Jersey Studio & No Tariff Tantrums

6 days ago | ecoustics.com | Ian White

Netflix posted a major earnings beat on Thursday, reporting a 13% jump in revenue for the first quarter of 2025 and showing no signs of being rattled by the tariff-fueled chaos rocking traditional media stocks. Not only is Netflix raking in revenue—it’s also revamping how you decide what to watch. As part of its forward-looking strategy, the company is testing a new AI-powered search feature in partnership with OpenAI.