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EISA – The AV industry’s most prestigious awards
The EISA Awards (Expert Imaging and Sound Association) are one of the leading consumer electronics press associations in the audiovisual industry and are designed to recognize excellence in hi-fi and home theater categories. Each year, winning products are named “Best Product” in several categories, as nominated by editors and contributors from international review magazines in 27 countries worldwide. Below is a list of winning products available at AVStyle.
The latest generation of SVS’s SB-3000 subwoofer features a newly designed 13-inch driver, engineered to harness the full potential of the brand’s 1,200-watt Class D amplifier/DSP platform. With a rated frequency range extending below 20 Hz, this sealed subwoofer delivers powerful bass moments that you can not only hear but also feel. At the same time, its controlled, low-distortion performance enhances musical realism in high-resolution systems, while its speed and accuracy in handling transients ensure that the subwoofer blends seamlessly into the music rather than drawing attention to itself. Thanks to the accompanying SVS app, which offers a range of control options, and the subwoofer’s balanced XLR input, which enables integration with high-end hi-fi equipment, the SB-3000 R|Evolution is a truly impressive all-around performer.
The latest generation of SVS’s SB-3000 subwoofer features a newly designed 13-inch driver, engineered to harness the full potential of the brand’s 1,200-watt Class D amplifier/DSP platform. With a rated frequency range extending below 20 Hz, this sealed subwoofer delivers powerful bass moments that you can not only hear but also feel. At the same time, its controlled, low-distortion performance enhances musical realism in high-resolution systems, while its speed and accuracy in handling transients ensure that the subwoofer blends seamlessly into the music rather than drawing attention to itself. Thanks to the accompanying SVS app, which offers a range of control options, and the subwoofer’s balanced XLR input, which enables integration with high-end hi-fi equipment, the SB-3000 R|Evolution is a truly impressive all-around performer.
This high-quality media player from R_volution is designed for streamers and avid content collectors. It supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+, 8K HDR via HDMI 2.1, and offers up to 64 TB of internal storage across its two HDD slots. Inside its full-size metal enclosure, the PlayerPro 8K TV is built around the Amlogic S928X and S905X4-K chipsets, while a precise TCXO clock and a linear power supply with a toroidal transformer also contribute to optimal AV performance. The extensive connectivity options, including USB 3.0, Ethernet, coaxial/optical digital audio, and two HDMI outputs, facilitate integration into advanced home theater systems. R_volution’s intuitive software catalogs movies and TV shows with images and metadata for quick browsing, and the player’s NAS compatibility enables access to large libraries.
The DIY X700 kit from R_volution radically transforms Sony’s UBP X700/K UHD Blu-ray player. It replaces the switching power supply with a fully linear power supply architecture based on a toroidal transformer with pure copper windings, LDO regulators from Toshiba and Lintec, and high-quality capacitors from Nichicon, Chemi-Con, and WIMA. In addition, the hardware is housed in a new, sturdy, full-width metal chassis. Once installed, the design reduces high-frequency noise and jitter, resulting in deeper blacks, greater color stability, and noticeably improved 4K detail and upscaling. No soldering is required for installation, and the R_volution kit includes all necessary tools as well as a new remote control. With the DIY-X700, this affordable Sony player enters a higher performance class while maintaining full media compatibility.
In a world where Blu-ray innovation is waning, Magnetar stands tall as the last player manufacturer to redefine excellence with the UDP900 MKII. A redesigned Hi-Fi 2-channel audio module improves stereo output and increases THD from 80 dB to over 100 dB. TMDS retiming for HDMI audio minimizes jitter and improves digital signal integrity. At the same time, USB audio now supports PCM768 and DSD512, ensuring reference-quality playback. Featuring a powerful ESS9038PRO DAC for immersive 7.1 audio and dual 60W power supplies in a die-cast aluminum chassis with dual shielding and sound-absorbing cotton for ultra-quiet operation, the MKII combines visual excellence (Dolby Vision, HDR10+) with audio performance of the highest level. Magnetar’s dedication guarantees cinematic and sonic mastery.
EISA SUBWOOFER 2025-2026The SVS SB17-Ultra R|Evolution is a closed-box subwoofer designed for high-quality performance in both home theater and stereo systems. It features a newly developed 17-inch driver supported by dual 8-inch voice coils and a 24 kg toroidal ferrite motor. Combined with a dual mono amplifier stage with peak power up to 6 kW and an Analog Devices DSP for precise signal processing, this results in deep, accurate bass (smoothly below 20 Hz) reproduced with power, control and scale. SVS’s control app makes it easy to adjust volume, EQ presets and setup settings. It also provides extensive parametric EQ to tune the subwoofer’s output to your room, speakers and listening preferences. The SB17-Ultra R|Evolution is an ideal addition to any premium music or home theater setup.
EISA HOME THEATER LOUDSPEAKER SERIES 2024-2025To give system builders what they need to deliver an immersive home theater setup, SVS has included three floorstanding speakers, two monitor speakers and center speakers in its Ultra Evolution series. With the Elevation series, SVS completes its loudspeaker lineup with height channel models. The speaker enclosures are beveled which the manufacturer uses to align the drivers with each other for optimal timing. The tweeters are diamond vapor-coated with which they combine a detailed high and a delicate midrange with the powerful low end of this series. Especially with the Pinnacle flagship models that feature as many as four woofers. Buyers will experience a high-res surround experience, musical midrange and stunning low end. If this Evolution series marks the evolution of SVS, then we can’t wait for what SVS will soon be headed for.
EISA PREMIUM LOUDSPEAKERS 2024-2025The top-of-the-line loudspeaker in SVS’ Ultra Evolution series is a true statement of intent from the American manufacturer. The Pinnacle floorstander has all the hallmarks of a top-of-the-line model: a new cabinet architecture in line with the times, an improved tweeter design with diamond vapor coating and no fewer than four 200 mm woofers configured in “force-balanced” pairs. The same goes for performance. Aided by attention to detail in cabinet construction and bracing, including 25mm thick front and rear panels, the Ultra Evolution Pinnacle creates huge, atmospheric sound atmospheres backed by deep, energetic bass and laced with detail – all without asking too much of the part gain.
Smart features and powerful amplification come together in the Prime Wireless Pro SoundBase from SVS. With punchy sound and ease of use – just add your own speakers and you’re good to go. This compact all-in-one amplifier is competitively priced but has great attention to detail. It offers aptX HD support when streaming via Bluetooth, connection for a television via HDMI eARC, hi-res music playback via the DTS Play-Fi app (or one of many other streaming options) and control options such as a physical remote and Google/Siri/Alexa voice. In a competitive price range, this highly flexible amplifier stands out positively.
For a high-quality AV experience, nothing still beats Ultra HD Blu-ray discs, especially when played with a premium player. Magnetars UDP800 is the star player that completes your home theater. It combines DVD, Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray playback with playback of music formats such as DVD-Audio and SACD. Comprehensive connectivity and convenient user menus and make this player user-friendly, while high-end construction matches the price tag. 4K discs (including Dolby Vision or HDR10+) put the UDP800 on screen via HDMI with razor-sharp detail and smooth color gradations, but switch to music via the analog outputs (RCA or XLR) and the performance is equally mesmerizing. The UDP800 is the long-awaited new king of disk players.
EISA BEST VALUE WIRELESS LOUDSPEAKERS 2022-2023Combining the benefits of active speaker design with multiple streaming options at an affordable price, SVS’ Prime Wireless Pro Powered Speakers are a brilliant addition to the American brand’s catalog – and to your listening room. Powered by built-in 2x100W amplification, the two-way enclosures are bookshelf-sized but produce big, powerful, room-filling sound. A subwoofer output allows for optional upgrades; the EISA Award-winning SVS 3000 Micro is a logical option. Integration with the DTS Play-Fi platform with hi-res capabilities opens up a world of sources, and SVS didn’t skimp on physical inputs either, including digital optical, analog line level and HDMI ARC. This is an all-round package that will please music lovers.
Reavon’s UBR-X200 offers a universal approach to home theater entertainment with playback of Ultra HD Blu-ray, DVD, CD, SACD and DVD-Audio discs, plus high-resolution music files from a USB drive or network device. On the outside, the player exudes a premium feel thanks to the build quality and styling of the full-width steel chassis, while inside, an eight-channel Burr Brown DAC and MediaTek SoC (System On a Chip) work to provide a range of features, including balanced stereo audio via XLR and Dolby Vision HDR from 4K platters. On-screen menus offer full control over settings and adjustments, while the backlit remote control is ideal for use in a dedicated movie room. An excellent choice for fans of physical media.
Other models in SVS’ 3000 series use a single, large woofer in a closed or ported enclosure. Here, however, the American bass specialist has introduced its smallest subwoofer driver ever (an 8-inch aluminum cone) and placed two of them in a new, rock-solid cabinet measuring less than 30cm in all directions. The 3000 Micro is therefore predestined for use in living rooms and theaters short of space, while still delivering the performance that brand fans expect. The built-in 800 W Sledge DSP amplifier keeps a tight rein on the reins, allowing this subwoofer to combine control and subtlety with brute force when needed. Add the affordable price tag and it is a clear category winner.
Whether you buy SVS’ competitively priced SB-1000 Pro in its standard black ash finish or in high-gloss white or black, the end result is the same – a performance that charms in terms of speed, impact and depth, from a cabinet barely larger than the subwoofer’s forward-facing 12-inch driver. Inside, a 325W DSP amplifier delivers more than enough power to give explosive sound moments the size and impact they deserve. And to round out an excellent overhaul of SVS’s entry-level model, the company’s Bluetooth-based control and EQ app – once reserved for its flagship 16 Ultra series – is available to fine-tune in-room performance. Looking for a brilliant, economical bass speaker? Then look here.
EISA HOME THEATER MEDIA PLAYER 2020-2021Zappiti’s flagship media player is designed for home theater owners with extensive movie and music collections. The player replaces the traditional disk library with a graphically rich interface that provides instant access to content. The beautifully designed full-width chassis includes two bays for up to 32 TB of HDD storage, plus inputs for local USB drives, while network functionality allows streaming from NAS devices and PCs. Format support includes 4K HDR, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X for movie playback, plus hi-res audio up to 192kHz/24-bit. The flexibility of the Pro 4K HDR supports these AV qualifications: from running a multi-room 4K system to letting users customize the GUI, this is a machine that can do it all.
SVS has incorporated innovations from its larger, more expensive models into this new compact subwoofer. Offering a high level of performance at an affordable price, the SB-2000 Pro pairs its custom 12-in woofer with a 500W ‘Sledge DSP’ amplifier and becomes the starting point for SVS’s app-based parametric EQ and control system. And while the enclosed cabinet may be “small,” the performance is anything but that – this is a polished performer that exposes both the nuance and scale of movie sound mixes, delivering dramatic, deep bass while remaining controlled and fast.
This classically styled floorstanding loudspeaker model is at the top of the SVS Prime range and features simple design and construction, yet delivers a clear, audience-pleasing performance – thanks in no small part to its trio of 16.5 cm woofers and rear-facing ports. The woofers come from the company’s Ultra Tower speaker model and ensure that music driven by bass and percussion is always exciting, just as the midrange and treble are clear and sweet. In practice, the Prime Pinnacles are slim enough to fit in all but the smallest rooms, so if you crave a warm and full sound, these towers will make your system shine.
For the SB-3000 subwoofer, SVS takes the performance ethos of its more expensive models and brings it to a new, lower price point. With a newly designed 13.5-inch driver in a compact sealed enclosure, coupled with an 800W Sledge DSP amplifier, this dedicated bass-maker excels when it comes to depth, speed, control and punch. Movie soundtracks hit hard, while music playback benefits from nuanced, tight bass. It’s also a tweaker’s delight, with SVS’s Bluetooth control app offering parametric EQ to tailor performance to your listening room, in addition to quick level adjustments and sound preset selection. For those looking for a sub that offers both power and precision, the SB-3000 is hard to resist.
The SB-4000 is in a class of its own. This breathtaking subwoofer is capable of unleashing pure dynamics even with the very lowest subsonic frequencies and hair-trigger LFE precision from any location. With its maximum SPL, massive clout and incredible low frequency extension, this subwoofer will rock, rattle and roll your home theater.
Two words suffice to summarize what makes this subwoofer an impressive component: size and power. Whether it is the enormous cabinet (with its three imposing high-flow channels), the gigantic 40-centimeter driver or the 1500W Class-D amplifier, nothing about this SVS sub suggests shyness or restraint. Whether for soundtracks or music, the sub matches its unwieldy physical presence with calmness, control and beautiful bass. Setup is simplified by a parametric equalizer, with a smartphone app that makes adjusting settings child’s play. The PB16 is a concrete fist in a velvet glove and a perfect subwoofer for the best HT systems. A gigantic cabinet combined with a huge driver, for truly terrifying bass.
