everything hi-fi 2026-07-08T21:03:23Z https://www.ecoustics.com/feed/atom/ WordPress Chris Boylan https://www.ecoustics.com/products/calebrated-hdmi-cables/ 2026-07-08T21:03:23Z 2026-07-08T18:33:19Z

Frustrated by the unreliability of cheap cables and the empty promises of expensive ones, the founder of CalebRated just launched his own value-oriented line of high quality HDMI cables.]]>

0 Ian White https://www.ecoustics.com/music/mofi-rush-audiophile-vinyl-sacd/ 2026-07-08T18:44:26Z 2026-07-08T17:56:08Z

Rush’s 1974 to 1985 album run gets the audiophile treatment from Mobile Fidelity with a multi-year reissue series on UltraDisc One-Step vinyl, 45RPM 2LP sets, and Hybrid SACD.]]>

0 Robert Silva https://www.ecoustics.com/products/sony-ier-m500-iems/ 2026-07-08T08:12:52Z 2026-07-08T16:00:00Z

Sony’s $119 IER-M500 wired IEMs target musicians with secure fit, stage-grade isolation, and compact single-driver sound.]]>

0 Robert Silva https://www.ecoustics.com/products/edifier-hecate-g5-max/ 2026-07-08T07:49:02Z 2026-07-08T07:48:57Z

Can Edifier’s $149 HECATE G5 MAX challenge Sony Pulse Elite with THX Spatial Audio+, low-latency wireless, and 305-hour battery life?]]>

0 Ian White https://www.ecoustics.com/news/dynaudio-exits-north-america-2026/ 2026-07-08T10:04:50Z 2026-07-08T03:45:22Z

Dynaudio says support will continue as it exits North America and closes its U.S. subsidiary, but dealer and warranty questions remain.]]>

2 Ian White https://www.ecoustics.com/products/ferrum-broen/ 2026-07-07T22:18:11Z 2026-07-07T22:18:06Z

Can Ferrum BROEN turn Volumio, SFP networking, and WANDLA integration into a serious high-end streaming transport for external DACs?]]>

0 Ian White https://www.ecoustics.com/ask-an-expert/andover-freeplay-vs-kef-muo/ 2026-07-07T08:43:06Z 2026-07-07T18:00:00Z

Andover Audio FreePlay vs KEF Muo: which portable Bluetooth speaker sounds better at home, outdoors, and on the road?]]>

0 Chris Boylan https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/samsung-hw-q990h-soundbar/ 2026-07-08T18:44:36Z 2026-07-07T14:55:58Z

Samsung's flagship soundbar system is surprisingly affordable for what it offers, and it also has a leg up on the competition in its immersive audio format support.]]>

0 Ian White https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/andover-audio-freeplay/ 2026-07-07T08:07:45Z 2026-07-07T13:59:00Z

Can the Andover Audio FreePlay deliver true stereo sound, long battery life, and real durability in a portable Bluetooth speaker?]]>

0 Robert Silva https://www.ecoustics.com/products/noble-audio-iris-iems/ 2026-07-07T10:08:19Z 2026-07-07T09:18:07Z

Noble Audio's $699 Iris IEM combines a custom 10.2mm dynamic driver, three-layer diaphragm, Micarta housing, and modular cable connectivity.]]>

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