Introduction To The EISA Awards: 

The European Imaging and Sound Association Awards, known as EISA Awards, are prestigious honors given to a wide range of electronic products, including cameras, audio gadgets, and home entertainment systems. These awards have been around since 1982. What distinguishes them is that they come from a collection of 61 publications from 29 countries, all of which are experts in multimedia.

Winning an EISA Award is a significant accomplishment for companies since it displays their commitment to delivering high-quality products. EISA Awards are also a helpful resource for consumers. They assist you in identifying the best products on the market, allowing you to make informed choices when shopping for gadgets.

Let's take a look at the award winners for 2023-2024

EISA Standmount Loudspeakers 2023-2024:

MoFi SourcePoint 8

The SourcePoint 8 is the latest innovation of renowned designer Andrew Jones, who carefully constructed the speaker to share the same acoustic DNA as the critically acclaimed SourcePoint 10.

The new SourcePoint 8 delivers the same sound brilliance as its bigger brother in a more compact and accessible package. MoFi Electronics' Andrew Jones and fellow workers scaled down the SourcePoint 10 to develop a smaller speaker that can fit into a wider range of places while still producing that powerful and satisfying sound that we know and love. Don't be fooled by its little size; it has all the power you need to rock out to your favourite tunes.

Technical Specifications:

• Frequency Response - 47Hz-30kHz
• Nominal Impedance - 8 Ohms, 6.4 Ohms minimum
• Crossover Frequency - 1.6kHz
• Minimum Recommended Power - 30W
• Max Power Input - 150W

EISA Wireless Bookshelf Loudspeakers 2023-2024:

KEF LSX II

KEF has taken what was previously a solid desktop speaker system and increased its appeal across the board - you really couldn't ask for more at this price point. The speakers make use of the same version of KEF's 11th Generation Uni-Q driver as its predecessors. However, KEF's Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT), which is available in the LS50 Wireless II and LS60 Wireless and works to absorb soundwaves that comes from the back of the tweeter dome, is not included.

Despite the lack of exterior modifications, the KEFs maintain a high level of shelf appeal. They're still eye-catching and, like the originals, come in five different finishes.

Technical Specifications:

• Frequency range (-6dB) measured at 85dB/1m - 49Hz – 47kHz
• Frequency response (±3dB) measured at 85dB/1m - 54Hz – 28kHz
• Max SPL measured at 1m - 102 dB
• Drive units (per speaker) - Uni-Q driver array: HF: 19mm (0.75in.) aluminium dome LF/MF: 115mm (4.5in.) magnesium/aluminium alloy cone
• Power input - 100 – 240VAC 50/60Hz

EISA Wireless Floor Standing Loudspeakers 2023-2024:

Dynaudio Focus 50

The Focus 50 is an active wireless stereo speaker system that is packed with connectivity. This one is for you if you want to fill your room with true performance without also filling it with cables, boxes, and racks. The Focus 50 requires only two cables: one for each power plug. This is due to the fact that its amplifiers are built in. Not only that, but each every driver has its own amplifier, which is precisely tuned and calibrated to work with that specific device.

The soft dome Cerotar tweeter employs the Confidence's Hexis inner dome. It's an excellent addition that sits slightly behind the playing surface to improve airflow and reduce undesirable resonances. Clean, stylish, modern, and sleek.

Technical Specifications:

• Bluetooth - 4,2
• Max Power Consumption (Watt) - 280
• Crossover Frequency (Hz) - 390/4700 Hz
• Frequency Range - 20 - 22,000 Hz 

EISA Streamer 2023-2024:

iFi Audio NEO Stream

The iFi Audio Neo Stream is a network streaming preamplifier in a single box. It is iFi's first gadget of its kind and a development of the ZEN Stream. The Neo Stream is a competitive device at its core. It supports both conventional and wireless networking, as well as sample rates of up to 24/768kHz and DSD512. The Stream can also handle DXD at twice the speed and MQA. The DAC is backed by a 16 Core XMOS microcontroller with specifications that are way more advanced than what the iFi 'needs' to do its job. It is sure to delight anyone with enough streaming experience.

Technical Specifications:

• Output Impedance Balanced - ≤74Ω UnBAL : ≤37Ω
• SNR - <-106dB(A) @ 0dBFS (BAL/UnBAL)
• THD+N - <0.0025% @ 0dBFS (BAL/UnBAL)
• Formats - DSD: Up To 512 / 22.6MHz PCM: Up To 768kHz MQA Full Decoder

EISA Best Value Streaming Amplifier 2023-2024:

SVS Prime Wireless Pro SoundBase

The built-in amplifier and wireless streaming capabilities of the Prime Wireless speakers have been removed by SVS and placed in an amplifier module the size of an English dictionary. It is compact yet robust. The display is a 3.15" wide OLED panel that is easily visible from a distance. The information is slowly scrolled across the screen, depending on your streaming service. This compact wireless integrated amplifier can easily drive practically any speaker thanks to its onboard 192 kHz/24-bit DAC and 150 watts per channel of Class D amplification.

Do you prefer vinyl or CDs? The SVS Wireless Pro SoundBase will have you daydreaming about streaming! Recommended.

Technical Specifications:

• Power Output per Channel -  150 W at 4 Ohms
• DAC - 192 kHz / 24-Bit
• Signal to Noise Ratio - 90 dB (1 V Input)
• Bluetooth - 5.0

EISA Best Buy AV Receiver 2023-2024

Onkyo TX-RZ50

The TX-RZ50 from Onkyo continues the brand's ethos of taking the basic concept of an AV receiver and adding an array of bells and whistles. However, this is not a budget model. But it does provide excellent value for money thanks to a broad feature set that includes full-bandwidth Dirac Live for in-depth calibration. Even better, it backs it up with a gutsy, immersive performance that squeezes every last detail out of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X movie soundtracks.

The nine-channel dramatic Audio Amplification output stage provides ample power for a dramatic, bass-rich presentation, while 11-channel processing allows for system expansion. Music playback is also not overlooked: two-way Bluetooth and a DAB+ tuner collaborate with Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast, and DTS Play-Fi multiroom to cover all bases.

Technical Specifications:

• Power output (All channels) - 250 W/Ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 1 channel driven) 120 W/Ch (8 ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08% THD, 2 channels driven, FTC)
• THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise) - 0.08% (20 Hz–20 kHz, half power)
• Frequency response - 5 Hz–100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct Mode)
• Signal-to-noise ratio - 106 dB (Line, IHF-A) 80 dB (Phono, IHF-A)
• Speaker impedance - 4–16 ohms
• Channels - 11.2
• Resoluton - 8k@60Hz & 4k@120Hz

EISA Premium Soundbar 2023-2024

Bang & Olufsen Beosound Theatre

The Beosound Theatre uses a variety of drivers, including a coaxial centre array and dual 165mm woofers, to produce a spacious and well-defined sound with sharp detail and powerful bass from a single, elegant cabinet. Music listening, whether stereo or upscaled to the Dolby Atmos soundfield, benefits from the soundbar's excellent midrange presentation. Four HDMI connections and wired/wireless PowerLink for adding additional B&O speakers are included, and operation is simple thanks to a companion app that allows access to streaming music sources. The Beosound Theatre's chassis can be customised to fit different-sized TVs.

• Frequency Range - 28 Hz - 23,000 Hz
• Maximum Sound Pressure Level - @1m 112 dB SPL
• Bass Capability - 94 dB SPL
• Channel - 7.1.4

EISA Floorstanding Loudspeakers 2023-2024 :

Bowers & Wilkins 703 S3

This is the first time B&W has used tweeter-on-top technology in a floorstanding device at this price point, and it's a welcome addition to the 700 Series. Whether it's a classic ballad or a passionate jazz performance, the 703 S3 clearly brings the music to life and reveals more of its emotional intent.

The Continuum cone midrange driver and the FST (Fixed Suspension Transducer) bass unit are likewise upgraded in the new 700 Series. The former's unique biomimetic suspension substitutes the fabric woofer "spider" that can interfere with midrange performance, while the latter's Aerofoil Profile bass cone technology is intended to produce clean, low-distortion, compelling bass output.

Technical Specifications:

• Frequency range - 30Hz to 33kHz
• Frequency response - 46Hz - 28kHz ±3dB
• Sensitivity - 90dB spl (2.83Vrms, 1m)
• Harmonic distortion - 2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m on axis) <1% 90Hz - 22kHz <0.5% 120Hz - 20kHz
• Nominal impedance - 8Ω (minimum 3.1Ω)
• Recommended amplifier power - 30W - 200W into 8Ω on unclipped programme