Ryan Waniata at ecoustics.com everything hi-fi Mon, 02 Nov 2026 05:56:48 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 WiiM Bar Review: Can This Dolby Atmos Soundbar Really Challenge Sonos? https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/wiim-bar/ https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/wiim-bar/#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2026 00:26:18 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/wiim-bar/
The $479 WiiM Bar offers excellent music playback and streaming, but aggressive compression hurts Dolby Atmos. Is this Sonos alternative worth buying?]]>
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Sonos Beam Ultra Soundbar Review: Immersive Sound For Its Size https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/sonos-beam-ultra-soundbar/ https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/sonos-beam-ultra-soundbar/#respond Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:26:12 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/sonos-beam-ultra-soundbar/
The $699 Sonos Beam Ultra 7.1.2 compact soundbar delivers class-leading sound and versatility, but does buying one still require a leap of faith in Sonos software?]]>
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Nakamichi 11.1.6 Dragon Soundbar Review: This Thing is Bonkers https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/nakamichi-dragon-soundbar-2026/ https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/nakamichi-dragon-soundbar-2026/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2026 22:14:31 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/nakamichi-dragon-soundbar-2026/
Nakamichi puts your home theater into overdrive with a 58-inch wide soundbar, 12-inch subwoofer, and up-firing surround speakers which deliver 3,000 watts of total power.]]>
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Video Review: New Beats 360 Wireless Headphones Change Everything! https://www.ecoustics.com/video/beats-360-wireless-headphones-2026/ https://www.ecoustics.com/video/beats-360-wireless-headphones-2026/#respond Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:00:00 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/video/beats-360-wireless-headphones-2026/
We test the all-new Beats 360 wireless headphones to see how their modular design, noise cancellation, comfort, features and sound hold up at $350.]]>
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Bluesound Pulse Cinema Review: Powerful BluOS Soundbar With a Dolby Atmos Weakness? https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/bluesound-pulse-cinema-bluos-soundbar/ https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/bluesound-pulse-cinema-bluos-soundbar/#respond Thu, 27 Aug 2026 17:12:22 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/bluesound-pulse-cinema-bluos-soundbar/
Can the $1,500 Bluesound Pulse Cinema justify its price with BluOS, strong music performance, and flexible connectivity despite limited Atmos immersion?]]>
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KEF LS LUXE Wireless Speakers Video Review: Is This $4,000 Hi-Fi System Worth It? https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/kef-ls-luxe/ https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/kef-ls-luxe/#respond Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:56:12 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/kef-ls-luxe/
Are the $4,000 KEF LS LUXE worth the premium? Our video review examines their Ross Lovegrove design, wireless features, sound quality, and value.]]>
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Samsung HW-QS90H Soundbar Review: Samsung’s Loaded New Standalone Atmos Bar Takes on Sonos https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/samsung-hw-qs90h-soundbar/ https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/samsung-hw-qs90h-soundbar/#respond Wed, 24 Jun 2026 11:59:00 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/samsung-hw-qs90h-soundbar/
With excellent bass, solid immersion, and plenty of extras, Samsung's new HW-QS90H soundbar is an impressive standalone option for thrilling Dolby Atmos.]]>
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TEAC TN-400BT-X Turntable Review: Vinyl Playback Meets Bluetooth Convenience https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/teac-tn-400bt-x-turntable/ https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/teac-tn-400bt-x-turntable/#comments Fri, 14 Aug 2026 08:03:46 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/teac-tn-400bt-x-turntable/
Can the TEAC TN-400BT-X blend stylish vinyl playback with aptX Bluetooth, a built-in phono stage, and easy setup at an attainable price?]]>
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PSB iQ2 Speaker Review: Brilliant Sounding Wireless Speakers with a Fatal Flaw? https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/psb-speakers-iq2/ https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/psb-speakers-iq2/#respond Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:01:22 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/reviews/psb-speakers-iq2/
PSB’s iQ1 and iQ2 deliver big sound and BluOS flexibility, but persistent HDMI eARC issues prevent an otherwise strong recommendation.]]>
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Best Budget Bluetooth Speakers Under $150: Editors’ Choice 2026 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-budget-bluetooth-speakers/ https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-budget-bluetooth-speakers/#comments Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:06:31 +0000 https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-budget-bluetooth-speakers/
We tested dozens of budget Bluetooth speakers to find the best. Our top picks deliver big sound, waterproof durability, long battery life, and real value from JBL, Sony, Beats, Tribit, and more.]]>
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