Latest Articles on HiFi, Home Theater, Headphones & Audiophile Gear at ecoustics.com. https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/ everything hi-fi Tue, 02 Jan 2024 06:46:03 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.2 Architect Martin Hakiel Combines Love for Design and HiFi with Amphion Speakers https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/martin-hakiel-amphion-speakers/ https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/martin-hakiel-amphion-speakers/#respond Tue, 02 Jan 2024 06:46:00 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/martin-hakiel-amphion-speakers/
The Amphion Krypton3’s in walnut veneer shifted Martin Hakiel’s lifestyle and living room aesthetic. An interesting look at the convergence of design and sound. ]]>
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Questyle M15 Dongle DAC/Headphone Amplifier: Editor’s Choice 2023 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/questyle-m15-editors-choice-2023/ https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/questyle-m15-editors-choice-2023/#respond Sun, 31 Dec 2023 17:13:59 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/questyle-m15-editors-choice-2023/
Not every Dongle DAC/Headphone amplifier plays nicely in the sandbox with Apple iPhones and Android smartphones. The Questyle M15 excels with both.]]>
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ATC SCM40A Loudspeakers: Editor’s Choice 2023 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/atc-scm40a-editors-choice-2023/ https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/atc-scm40a-editors-choice-2023/#comments Sat, 30 Dec 2023 18:59:58 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/atc-scm40a-editors-choice-2023/
The $11,000 ATC SCM40A Loudspeakers deliver world class clarity, timbre, detail, and dynamic capabilities that will alter the way you listen. ]]>
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Audeze Maxwell Wireless Gaming Headset: Editor’s Choice 2023 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audeze-maxwell-editors-choice-2023/ https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audeze-maxwell-editors-choice-2023/#respond Fri, 29 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/audeze-maxwell-editors-choice-2023/
Audeze Maxwell is not only the best headset for gaming, it's also the best wireless headphone under $300.]]>
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Unison Research Simply 845: Hi-Fi Products We Covet For 2024 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/unison-research-simply-845/ https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/unison-research-simply-845/#respond Thu, 28 Dec 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/unison-research-simply-845/
What will we be reviewing in 2024? Some early thoughts on the Unison Research Simply 845 Integrated Amplifier. ]]>
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Astell&Kern SE300 DAP: Editor’s Choice 2023 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/astell-kern-se300-editors-choice-2023/ https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/astell-kern-se300-editors-choice-2023/#respond Mon, 25 Dec 2023 17:16:29 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/astell-kern-se300-editors-choice-2023/
Astell&Kern has been at the forefront of perfecting portable digital audio. The A&futura SE300 DAP continues that trend.]]>
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Bryston BHA-1 Headphone Amplifier: Editor’s Choice 2023 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/bryston-bha-1-editors-choice-2023/ https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/bryston-bha-1-editors-choice-2023/#respond Sat, 23 Dec 2023 18:31:15 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/bryston-bha-1-editors-choice-2023/
Although not new in 2023, the Bryston BHA-1 has become our favorite headphone amplifier under $2,500.]]>
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Triangle Borea BR03 BT Wireless Speakers: Editor’s Choice 2023 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/triangle-br03-bt-editors-choice-2023/ https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/triangle-br03-bt-editors-choice-2023/#respond Wed, 20 Dec 2023 22:35:11 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/triangle-br03-bt-editors-choice-2023/
Now priced at $639/pair, the Triangle BR03 BT active Bluetooth speakers are an even better value. Instantly stream music from your smartphone or connect a turntable.]]>
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Focal’s Grande Utopia EM EVO Loudspeakers and Naim Statement Amplifier – The Ultimate 2-Channel Audio System? https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/focal-grande-utopia-naim-statement/ https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/focal-grande-utopia-naim-statement/#comments Wed, 20 Dec 2023 09:42:22 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/focal-grande-utopia-naim-statement/
The best high-end audio system from Focal and Naim pushes the limits of acoustic performance for a staggering price of $579,997 USD.]]>
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QED Golden Anniversary XT & Chord Company ShawlineX Cables: Editor’s Choice 2023 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/qed-chord-editors-choice-2023/ https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/qed-chord-editors-choice-2023/#respond Mon, 18 Dec 2023 06:15:31 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/qed-chord-editors-choice-2023/
QED and Chord Company proved to us you don't need to spend exorbitant amounts of money on speaker cables to get great sound.]]>
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