AXPONA 2026: Headphones and Tube Gear Best in Show Picks with William Jennings

About this episode

William Jennings discusses the standout headphones and tube gear from AXPONA 2026.

Recorded from the show floor at AXPONA 2026, William Jennings, Personal Audio Editor at eCoustics, shares his impressions of the headphone and tube gear landscape at the show, focusing on what stood out in real listening conditions. The conversation highlights key trends in personal audio, the continued role of tube amplification, and the products that earned his Best in Show consideration, offering a clear and practical take on where the category is heading and what is worth paying attention to. Thank you to SVS for sponsoring this episode! Host: Mitch Anderson, eCoustics Producer Guest: William Jennings, eCoustics Headphone & Portables Editor Time Keeper: Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder & CEO Credits: • Original intro music by The Arc of All. https://sourceoflightandpower.bandcamp.com • Voice Over Provided by Todd Harrell of SSP Unlimited. https://sspunlimited.com • Production by Mitch Anderson, Black Circle Studios. https://blackcircleradio.com Don't forget to check our website for daily updates on the latest electronics, news, recommendations, and deals on high-end audio, loudspeakers, earphones, TVs, and more. www.ecoustics.com #wirelessheadphones…

People in this episode

Host: Mitch Anderson

Guest: William Jennings

Topics covered

• headphones
• tube gear
• personal audio
• audio trends
• AXPONA 2026

Keywords

• headphones
• tube amplification
• audio trends
• AXPONA 2026
• personal audio

Sponsors

SVS

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: eCoustics, Black Circle Studios, SSP Unlimited

Books & works: The Arc of All

Places: AXPONA 2026

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