Best The HiFi Sound Podcasts (2025)

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Qobuz Connect is Here: This Hi-Res Music Evangelist Tells Us Why It Matters 57:25

7d ago57:25

57:25

Qobuz, the leading audiophile-quality music streaming service, just got even better with the introduction of Qobuz Connect. Now subscribers can play their favorite lossless and high resolution audio tracks and albums directly from the cloud to their playback gear of choice, bypassing the phone, PC or tablet for elevated performance, improved functi…

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S02 EP028 World's best HiFi brands - One on One interviews. 2:29:59

10d ago2:29:59

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Bowers & Wilkins; Focal; Sonus Faber; McIntosh; Denon; Marantz; Piega; Audio Research; March Audio; Naim and more. New products, models and behind the concepts. Sponsored By Harbottle Audio

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Best TVs of 2025 (So Far) With Caleb Denison 1:07:30

17d ago1:07:30

1:07:30

Caleb Denison, formerly of Digital Trends, joins eCoustics Editor at Large, Chris Boylan and eCoustics Founder, Brian Mitchell to discuss the best 2025 televisions. In addition, Caleb shares his thoughts on the state of the 2025 TV market and the latest flagship TVs from Sony, Samsung, LG, Panasonic, TCL and Hisense, along with buying advice when s…

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S02 EP027 HiFi Myths Busted! 5 myths "blown up" with actual facts. 54:34

17d ago54:34

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From the infamous "recap everything" advice to the idea that streaming robs musicians, we cut through the noise with first-hand experience, facts and a healthy dose of skepticism. Sponsored By Harbottle Audio

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Shure at 100: Untold Stories From the Audio Vault 1:56:06

27d ago1:56:06

1:56:06

On April 25, 2025 Shure celebrates the company's 100th Anniversary, and we take a deep dive into the company's 100 year history with resident historian, and nearly longest tenured employee (since 1976), Michael Pettersen. Michael recounts the various jobs he held, company milestones, as well as his time that intersected with its founder, Sidney N. …

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S02 EP026 HIFI Retail Evolution. 1:13:28

1M ago1:13:28

1:13:28

Does HiFi gear really sound better than it ever did? What's changed and what does the future of HiFi look like? The evolution of HiFi over 47 years of Len Wallis Audio. Sponsored By Stereonet

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S02 EP025 HiFi Show Roundup Sydney 2025. 1:10:42

1M ago1:10:42

1:10:42

Richter, Dohmann, Musical Fidelity, Air Tight Tube amps, Fischer & Fischer slate speakers, Microphase and more... Sponsored By SpectraFlora

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Surprisingly Simple Home Theater & HIFI Advice with Nick Brown of SVS 1:00:52

2M ago1:00:52

1:00:52

In the episode Nick Brown, SVS VP of Marketing speaks with eCoustics Podcast Producer, Mitch Anderson about various ways to get the best sound from your home audio setup. Whether you’re buying your first hi-fi or approaching your endgame system, Nick offers up some surprising tips on subwoofer placement, system building, and even room acoustics. Be…

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S02 EP024 HiFi reviews with Soundstage Aust and Edgar Kramer. Behind the man with his finger on the pulse of HiFi. 1:40:03

2M ago1:40:03

1:40:03

The highly-qualified and experienced ear behind the Soundstage Australia HiFi reviews has been everywhere, listened to everything and met every big name in HiFi. Sponsored By SpectraFlora

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S02 EP023 One simple step to speaker and room correction with DEQX designer, Kim Ryrie. 1:07:52

2M ago1:07:52

1:07:52

Improve speaker and room acoustics with one simple step. Ground-breaking technology in the DEQX processor allows passive speakers to become active and diagnoses and improves inherent sound issues with passive speakers and listening rooms. Kim Ryrie, designer of the the Fairlight Synthesizer explains his latest project, the DEQX speaker and room pro…

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S02 EP022 Turntables and vinyl sound quality with Mark Dohmann of Dohmann Audio. All your questions answered. 2:00:01

3M ago2:00:01

2:00:01

Cartridge compliance, tracking force and tonearm alignment - why they are so important. The top 5 points affecting turntable sound Best turntable, tonearm and cartridge combos. Platter mat considerations. Why the quality of turntable leads are critical. How technology has solved the vibration isolation problem and how Dohmann Audio Helix One and He…

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Hot Audio Video Trends in 2025, Featuring Channa D, TechnoDad on YouTube 1:00:38

3M ago1:00:38

1:00:38

Hot on the heels of CES and NAMM, we asked YouTube's TechnoDad himself, Channa De Silva to chat with us about the cool audio/video gear and technology we've seen at the shows and will be coming to consumers this year. Topics include Dolby Atmos in cars, Google's new Eclipsa immersive audio format, new TV tech from Samsung, Hisense. LG, and TCL and …

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S02 EP021 Music: 5 best music tracks. 2 HiFi professionals and 1 opinion party. 1:09:25

3M ago1:09:25

1:09:25

What constitutes good music? 5 tracks/albums that you should know to test your speakers, hold an educated conversation about music and to just plain feel alive! Two HiFi professionals with polar opposite tastes in music hold an opinion party on what's great, good and just plain rubbish. Sponsored By stereonet.com…

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Can Dolby Atmos Sound Better Over Headphones? Hyunkook Lee of APL says, "YES!" 45:51

4M ago45:51

45:51

While Apple Music, TIDAL and Amazon Music are all pushing spatial audio and immersive sound as the next big thing, the current reality is that, to get the best, most immersive effect, you need speakers: lots and lots of speakers. Of course, you *can* listen to immersive sound formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X on headphones, but the current process…

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S02 EP020 Subwoofers - Inside the "no compromise" design, engineering and attitude of Harbottle Audio. 1:37:03

4M ago1:37:03

1:37:03

Subwoofers by Harbottle Audio, Canada. Sit down with the designer for the world's best tech talk on every aspect of producing the greatest subwoofers ever.

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Biggest Surprises From CES 2025: The Good And The Bad 45:17

4M ago45:17

45:17

In our second podcast devoted to new products and technologies unveiled in Las Vegas at CES 2025, the eCoustics team discusses what you’ll want to be on the lookout for and what you may want to avoid. This wide ranging discussion addresses Eclipsa Audio, HDR10+ and new advancements in TVs and projectors, along with some surprises you won’t want to …

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Best in Show from CES 2025: The Audio/Video Gear that Impressed Us 1:08:44

4M ago1:08:44

1:08:44

In amongst the AI and robots that invaded this year's CES, we found some cool and innovative audio/video gear and technology. Check out our 21 picks for "Best in Show." Find all of our in depth coverage of CES 2025 here: https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-ces-2025/ https://www.youtube.com/ecoustics Thank you to our sponsors SVS & Q Acoustics! …

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S02 EP019 Fairlight Synthesizer, music making, two Australians and a barking dog 1:02:34

4M ago1:02:34

1:02:34

The Fairlight CMI changed music making forever. The "world's greatest synthesizer" offered a never-before-imagined conduit between technology and creativity. Co-founder, Kim Ryrie made it all possible and casually chats about his history and the ground-breaking technology that is the Fairlight.

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S01 EP018 2024 HiFi News wrap up. VOTED best sound. Over and under-exposed HiFi brands. Saddest HiFi story this year. 1:05:59

5M ago1:05:59

1:05:59

KEF, Monitor Audio, WiiM are just a few HiFi brands you constantly hear about in reviews and news. Our experts list their under-exposed brands that are as good or better. Our hosts voted best sound for 2024 - Stax SR-X9000 Headphones and Acapella Loudspeakers feature in the "blew me away" category. We discuss the destruction of Tom Evans Audio by t…

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Gryphon Audio Embodies Nordic Noir with Global Sales Director Rune Skov 54:06

5M ago54:06

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In this episode, we welcome back Rune Skov, Gryphon Audio’s Sales Director for his second appearance on the podcast. Rune discusses some of Gryphon’s new products and the secrets to creating an ultra-luxe high-end audio brand. Panel: Rune Skov, Gryphon Audio Global Sales Director Mitch Anderson, Host & eCoustics Podcast Producer Brian Mitchell, eCo…

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S01 EP017 HiFi cable guru debunks cable myths and delves into the complex world of cable quality. 1:11:26

5M ago1:11:26

1:11:26

HiFi cable technology and myths discussed in detail with Matthew Bond from Matthew Bond Audio. Copper competition, cable lifters, directional cables and bogus quality claims are all discussed with strong opinions, science and experience making for a fascinating episode on HiFi cables.

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Inside the 2024 UST Projector Showdown: Reference vs. Preference 45:54

6M ago45:54

45:54

The results are in for the 2024 UST Projector Showdown, and while some UST projectors shone brightly (quite literally), other strong performers didn't fare as well as expected. Event host Brian Gluck, emcee Phil Jones and judge Chris Boylan discuss the details of how the contenders were selected, what went down in the showdown and why the picture s…

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S01 EP016 Creek Audio. UK HiFi brand Creek Audio with Mike Creek discussing 40 plus years of success. 1:36:43

6M ago1:36:43

1:36:43

The founder of Creek Audio, Mike Creek tells the inside story of how the brand became the worldwide success it is today. Listeners are treated to a tech talk on the Class B amplifier that started it all, Mike's approach to value engineering and how retail exclusivity over mainstream distribution worked magic.…

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S01 EP015 News in HiFi 2 - Bose, McIntosh takeover? Stupidest HiFi tweaks? Kooky audio ideas & HiFi regrets. 1:00:36

6M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

Bose takeover of McIntosh? Andrew & David can’t decide how it could ever be a good thing for HiFi. Stupid HiFi tweaks inc special bi-wire links? Kooky audio ideas no longer around including colouring CDs with a special green pen to improve sound quality? AND HiFi regrets. Both Andrew and David regret disposing of turntables but David wins the sadde…

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S01 EP014 HiFi Acoustics - Big improvements in HiFi sound from small changes. 43:36

6M ago43:36

43:36

Have you ever wanted to sell your speakers and try something else because they just don't sound the way you thought they would? Maybe the something else you should try is acoustics. David Spargo in Part 2 talks about the intricacies of how the brain perceives sound and practical changes you can make to take advantage of the system you love in the s…

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Blue Note’s Tone Poet Society Subscriptions Are Making Us Feel Kind of Blue 32:43

6M ago32:43

32:43

There were several exciting jazz record announcements last week, with the most anticipated being the 2025 Blue Note Tone Poet release schedule. Not expected was the simultaneous reveal of a new subscription service dubbed the Tone Poet Society. In this episode of the eCoustics podcast, Mitch Anderson and Eric Pye break down the different service fe…

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Vinyl Record Sales Are Not Down, Luminate and Warner Respond 1:20:26

6M ago1:20:26

1:20:26

For the last 18 years the vinyl record industry in the U.S. has sustained a continuous uptick in sales. So when a report last month by Luminate, the leading music industry source for tracking music consumption, indicated a precipitous 33% drop during the first half of 2024, it caused quite a stir. Since then, Luminate has retracted its original rep…

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S01 EP013 UK made HiFi Amplifiers. HiFi legend, Douglas Self consults with Kleio Audio to create award winning amps. 1:20:13

6M ago1:20:13

1:20:13

With the help of Douglas Self, a hewn from solid aluminium chassis and new colour coating technology, award winning amplifiers by Kleio Audio are making great looking music.

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S01 EP012 Andrew Hutchison and David Corazza discuss Super Lintons, how specs probably don't matter and will Tidal survive. 1:40:10

7M ago1:40:10

1:40:10

HiFi news, discussion, opinion. Will Tidal Survive? Wharefdale Super Lintons listened to the day of release. We think specs really don't seem to matter

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LTA: Not Your Grand-Daddy's Tube Amps, A Conversation with Nicholas Tolson 52:33

7M ago52:33

52:33

Boutique electronics manufacturer LTA (Linear Tube Audio) offers cutting edge vacuum tube-based HiFi components designed in partnership with the legendary amp designer David Berning. Our Producer Mitch Anderson chats with LTA's Sales and Marketing Manager Nicholas Tolson about the company's new Aero DAC and Velo Headphone Amplifier, which LTA has b…

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S01 EP011 Ralph Waters loudspeakers should sound like music a candid conversation. 59:59

7M ago59:59

59:59

Ralph Waters has a candid conversation about his philosophies on loudspeaker design and on life and shares a story of when he met the Garrott Brothers at their home.

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The Best Path to Better TV Sound: Soundbar or Separates? 42:06

7M ago42:06

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While TV picture quality continues to improve, TV sound quality is still pretty terrible, maybe even worse than it used to be. What's a poor movie and music lover to do? Will a cheap soundbar do the trick or is it really necessary to bite the bullet and go with a component-based sound system? Maybe something in between? Listen in as eCoustics found…

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S01 EP010 Brad Serhan interviews a new cartridge re tipper in Australia and legend Kim Ryrie at Stereonet HiFi Show 2024. 51:44

7M ago51:44

51:44

Brad Serhan interviews a new cartridge re tipper in Australia, Mr Chris Allman and legend of audio design in Australia Mr Kim Ryrie at the Stereonet HiFi Show 2024

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S01 EP009 Andrew Hutchison from Dellichord talks about prioritising sound in loudspeaker design. 1:16:08

7M ago1:16:08

1:16:08

Andrew talks about the newest Dellichord model, the 70S a nod to the 70s era and simpler loudspeaker design with easy listening in mind. The 70S represents a bold step in prioritizing sound quality over aesthetics.

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S01 EP008 David Spargo Acoustician. Working with Musicians, Neville Thiele & room acoustics. Part 1 1:09:52

8M ago1:09:52

1:09:52

Step into the fascinating world of audio engineering with David Spargo, a master acoustician whose journey through the recording industry is as rich as the sounds he helps create. In our latest podcast episode on Not An Audiophile, David shares his experiences from the early days to becoming a pivotal figure in the world of vinyl mastering and acou…

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S01 EP007 Ralph Waters founder of Richter Acoustics On believing in Australian design and resilience Part 1 53:42

8M ago53:42

53:42

Discover the fascinating journey of Ralph Waters, founder of Richter Acoustics, in our latest Not An Audiophile - The Podcast episode. From beginnings in teaching and psychology to pioneering the Australian HiFi and audio industry, Ralph shares his insights and stories about the challenges and triumphs of building a brand in Australia that thrives …

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S01 EP006 Morris Swift from Serhan Swift. Electronics past & present. 1:13:35

8M ago1:13:35

1:13:35

Morris Swift from Serhan Swift chats to Andrew Hutchison from Dellichord about how he ended up in electronics instead of medicine. He reminds us how much things have changed, how fast it happens and how HiFi has become somehow less expensive. Two loudspeaker manufacturers covering the fun, rewards, difficulties and costs associated with being an Au…

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Home Theater vs. Movie Theater: Does Anyone Even Go to The Movies Anymore? 1:04:40

8M ago1:04:40

1:04:40

There’s no denying that movie theater attendance and revenues still haven’t recovered from the pandemic. In fact, 2024 looks like it may end significantly weaker than 2023 for box office revenue. With inexpensive 98-inch TVs, great sounding home theater systems and soundbars, is there even a future for the movie theater? And if so, what does that l…

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S01 EP005 Jon De Sensi, OAD Ultrafidelity HiFi amplifiers, Australian made with a fully CNC machined aluminium chassis. 1:47:45

8M ago1:47:45

1:47:45

Jon De Sensi, designer and engineer of OAD Ultrafidelity Andrew Hutchison from Dellichord and Brad Serhan from Serhan Swift discuss this “staggeringly” amazing HiFi preamplifier and amplifier. Fully CNC chassis and remote control of premium grade aluminium. Australian Made and sporting some world-firsts.…

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What Makes a “King of TV?” Inside the 2024 TV Shootout 46:14

8M ago46:14

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Every year since 2004, the top TVs compete for the title of “King of TV” in the Value Electronics TV Shootout. This year, Sony won both the OLED and MiniLED competitions. Our Editor-at-Large Chris Boylan has covered the event in person since 2011. Here's how this year’s Shootout went down. Find out who won, what it revealed, and ultimately what mat…

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S01 EP004 Brad Serhan & Orpheus Part 2 with Kiat Low in the 90s & 2000s 1:17:51

8M ago1:17:51

1:17:51

Brad Serhan continues his history of Orpheus Loudspeakers including how the Orpheus Minotaur became the go-to speaker for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation as well as EMI Mastering Studios Studios 301 and Channels Seven and Ten. Introducing Kiat Low, road trips, bed bugs and great opportunities for HiFi in the 90s.…

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Best in Show Awards from CEDIA Expo 2024 1:11:16

8M ago1:11:16

1:11:16

Every year, CEDIA Expo showcases the very best architectural and outdoor audio and video solutions for homes, yachts, and more. Our Editor-at-Large, Chris Boylan and Sr. News Correspondent, Robert Silva fervently experienced all the show had to offer over three days (Sept 4-7), which varied from relatively affordable to million dollar home theater …

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S01 EP003 Alan March & March Audio & Rolls Royce jet engines 1:41:23

8M ago1:41:23

1:41:23

Alan discusses how a background in jet engine testing helps when designing audio amplifiers and loudspeakers. Inside the head of an engineer passionate about the intricacies of equipment and sound design, innovation and experimentation.

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S01 EP002 Matthew Bond & TARA Labs 1:41:40

8M ago1:41:40

1:41:40

Matthew goes deep inside the intricacies, design, engineering and manufacture of high quality cables. From the inception of TARA Labs and the cables that took the world by storm to the new Matthew Bond Audio and his revolutionary new designs.

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S01 EP001 Brad Serhan & Orpheus 1:12:16

9M ago1:12:16

1:12:16

Renowned loudspeaker designer Brad Serhan allows us inside the concept and design of his first Orpheus loudspeaker and how the company got a start. Serhan Swift Website

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All I Want to Do is Listen! Why is Streaming Audio So Complicated? 52:31

10M ago52:31

52:31

Streaming has become the dominant format for both music listening and video viewing. Music streaming services account for 84% of all music listening and 89% of music industry revenue. Video streaming services account for approximately 95% of the home video market. Fully 99% of US households subscribe to one or more video streaming services as of 20…

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SVS Ultra Evolution Speakers - The Audiophile Bargain of 2024? 1:00:40

10M ago1:00:40

1:00:40

While speaker company SVS is known for their bargain-priced high quality Prime Series loudspeakers, the company just launched a new flagship line called the Ultra Evolution. It's actually more of a revolution than an evolution with all new drivers, new crossovers and a completely new industrial design. With diamond-coated tweeters and an angled cab…

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From DSD to Analog Tape, Well Made Music Talks Formats from a Mastering Perspective 57:18

11M ago57:18

57:18

In this episode of the eCoustics podcast, Mitch Anderson sits down with Chief Engineer Clint Holley and Senior Mastering Engineer Dave Polster from Well Made Music to discuss the DSD audio format. Well Made Music located in Bristol, Virginia has over 1700 mastering credits to its name on Discogs, and not one, not two, not three, but four Neumann re…

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No TV is Perfect, Which One is Perfect for You? With Caleb Denison of Digital Trends 55:26

12M ago55:26

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Now that all five major TV makers have shown off their 2024 flagship TVs, it's time to talk about which TVs we believe are in the running for best TV of 2024. Will OLED win the day or will it finally be toppled by a Mini LED TV? Ultimately, no TV is perfect for all content in every environment. But the key is to pick the best TV for your specific n…

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IMAX In Your Living Room? DTS:X Sound on Disney+ with IMAX Enhanced (a Deep Dive) 56:02

12M ago56:02

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In this episode we speak with Sven Mevissen, Director of Product Management, Home and Media Solutions, Xperi (parent company to DTS) to discuss the IMAX Enhanced program and the role that DTS:X plays in delivering immersive cinematic sound to home viewers. As of May 15, 2024, Disney+ is the first mainstream streaming service to bring the IMAX Enhan…

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