Recorded from the show floor at AXPONA 2026, eCoustics Editor in-Chief Ian White shares a straightforward take on what he saw and heard across the show. This episode covers the systems and brands that delivered, including QUAD, ATC, DeVore Fidelity, Advance Paris, Focal, Michell, Unison Research, TEAC, Amphion, and Dynaudio, along with a look at rooms and products that were less convincing. It is an honest assessment of what worked in real listening conditions, what felt overpriced, and how the gap between performance and cost continues to shape the high-end audio market.
Sponsors: Thank you SVS for sponsoring this episode, along with Audeze for supplying all guests LCD-S20 Headphones, and Loewe and T10 Bespoke for sharing lounge space at AXPONA 2026.
This episode was recorded on April 11, 2026 (the second day of AXPONA 2026).
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On the Panel:
- Ian White, eCoustics Editor-in-Chief
- Mitch Anderson, Co-host & eCoustics Podcast Producer
- Brian Mitchell, Co-host, eCoustics Founder & CEO
Products Mentioned
AXPONA 2026 Podcasts:
- Podcast: QUAD ESL 2912X Electrostatic Speakers at AXPONA 2026
- Podcast: SVS 3000 Micro R|Evolution Subwoofer At AXPONA 2026
- RSD 2026: A Record Store Owner’s 13-Year Perspective
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Credits:
- Original intro music by The Arc of All.
- Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited.
- Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios.
