The Expert Imaging and Sound Association has revealed the winners of the EISA Awards for the year 2024-2025. We are pleased to showcase the recipients from the Expert Group Home Theatre Audio category.
EISA Awards
The EISA Awards recognise new products that combine the most advanced technologies with highly desirable features and honour them as the best in their class. The awards are presented in a collaboration of 60 international consumer electronics magazines and websites in 29 countries and are a good benchmark for those seeking the latest hi-fi models.
The EISA Awards, now in their 42nd year, were announced, as usual, in the month leading up to IFA, the trade fair in Berlin that takes place from Friday 6 to Tuesday 10 September.
EISA Awards 2024-2025: Home Theater Audio
Below is the complete overview of winners from the Home Theatre Audio expert group, including summaries of the jury’s conclusions.
EISA AV RECEIVER 2024-2025
Marantz CINEMA 30
Equipped with a 13.4 channel processor and a powerful 11 channel power amplifier, the Marantz CINEMA 30 AV receiver is the perfect candidate for a high-end home theater. The designers have not overlooked a single detail during its development and this pays off in the performance. The CINEMA 30 has high power reserves and delivers a wide dynamic range. Regardless of the selected volume, you will experience an extremely musical sound reproduction with optimal articulation, where every element and every detail falls exactly in the right place. Even when you turn up the volume considerably.
Despite its retro look, this AV receiver is equipped with advanced technology, including 8K HDMI, both the Dirac Live and Audyssey MultEQ XT32 calibration options, and extensive support for streaming music via the HEOS ecosystem.
EISA HOME THEATER LOUDSPEAKER SERIES 2024-2025
SVS Ultra Evolution
To provide system builders with what they need to deliver an immersive home theater setup, SVS has included three floorstanding speakers, two standmount speakers and center speakers in its Ultra Evolution series. With the Elevation series, SVS completes the speaker line-up with models for the height channels.
The speaker housings are beveled, which allows the manufacturer to align the drivers for optimal timing. The tweeters are provided with a diamond vapour coating, which allows them to combine a detailed high and a delicate midrange with the powerful bass reproduction of this series. Especially with the Pinnacle flagship models, which are equipped with no less than four woofers.
Buyers will experience a high-res surround experience, a musical midrange and a stunning bass response. If this Evolution series marks the evolution of SVS, then we can’t wait to see where SVS goes next | Read more about the SVS Ultra Evolution speakers .
EISA HOME THEATER PROCESSOR 2024-2025
Primare SP25 Prisma
The Primare SP25 Prisma 11.2 channel surround processor is the perfect partner for the EISA Award winning Primare A35.8 power amplifier and with this combination you will experience an immersive surround sound experience. Thanks to Dirac Live room correction that corrects the acoustics below 500Hz (upgradable to full bandwidth if desired), the SP25 Prisma delivers a convincing Dolby Atmos and DTS:X reproduction with silky highs, a well-defined vocal reproduction, accurate placement of sound effects and a deep, impactful bass.
This music-friendly ‘all-rounder’ features the versatile Primare Prisma streaming/radio platform and a high-quality USB DAC. Thanks to the luxurious design, good app control, extensive speaker and input settings of the SP25 Prisma, this processor is a beautiful addition to Primare’s home theater range. | Read more about the Primare SP25 Prisma
EISA HOME THEATER SOUNDBAR 2024-2025
Samsung HW-Q990D
If you want ultimate impact in your entertainment experience through a soundbar, put the Samsung HW-Q990D at the top of your wish list. The soundbar is equipped with an active subwoofer and two wireless surround speakers for an 11.1.4 channel sound reproduction, with which it delivers an optimal Dolby Atmos and DTS:X sound experience.
The powerful bass reproduction has a smooth character, the clear dialogues are clearly audible and sound effects are presented with the utmost precision in a coherent sound image.
From gaming-friendly 4K/120Hz pass-through and VRR support via HDMI to Samsung SpaceFit Sound Pro calibration technology, the HW-Q990D is packed with features. Wireless streaming capabilities, built-in voice control and smart, unobtrusive styling complete the package.
EISA HOME THEATER SUBWOOFER 2024-2025
Perlisten R18s
The R18s from Perlisten, the crowning glory of the R-series subwoofers, uses the advanced digital processing platform and app-based control of the manufacturer’s flagship D-series models.
Perlisten combines these with a monstrous 18 inch (46 cm) fiberglass driver designed from the ground up and specifically for this model. Thanks to its built-in amplifier with a power of one kilowatt, the R18s performs much like it looks. Brilliant, big and capable of reproducing deep authentic hits with high-end refinement. Thanks to the parametric 10-band equalization, the adjustable delay and phase, a true cinephile can optimally tailor the performance to his own taste and space.
If you want to upgrade your cinema experience, this is the subwoofer to get.
EISA SOUNDBAR 2024-2025
Sennheiser Ambeo Mini
The Ambeo Mini is the latest addition to Sennheiser’s soundbar family. More compact than ever, this soundbar surpasses its friendly size and price tag with its great entertainment performance.
The Ambeo virtualization technology, the convenient automatic calibration platform and six internal drivers are crucial in creating a weighty sound image across the full height and width of the room.
Dolby Atmos and DTS:X soundtracks are supported via HDMI eARC, while Sennheiser’s Smart Control app adds Chromecast, AirPlay 2, Spotify and Tidal streaming options. In addition to its superior sound, the easy-to-setup Mini is a joy to use thanks to voice control options, Bluetooth connectivity, and menu presets.
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EISA COMPACT STREAMING AMPLIFIER 2024-2025
Marantz MODEL M1
Don’t be fooled by the compact size and minimalist design of the MODEL M1.
Thanks to the 2x100W Class D power amplification and the extensive functionality, this Marantz amplifier effortlessly drives speakers in the living room for both music playback and entertainment via the television.
The integration of the HEOS streaming platform, HEOS control app, AirPlay 2 and Bluetooth connectivity makes music playback a breeze, while HDMI eARC, Dolby Digital decoding and subwoofer support ensure an immersive 2.1 movie experience in the evening. Although the MODEL M1 fits many roles, its compact form factor makes it very suitable for CI applications and the MODEL M1 stays true to the Marantz heritage with its superior sonic performance. | Read more about the Marantz Model M1
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EISA LOUDSPEAKER SERIES 2024-2025
Bowers & Wilkins 700 S3 Signature
Three models from Bowers & Wilkins’ 700 S3 series have received a Signature upgrade, resulting in high-end loudspeaker models that will appeal to both hi-fi and home cinema enthusiasts. The 702 S3 Signature tower, 705 S3 Signature standmount and HTM71 S3 Signature centre feature new crossovers, new terminals, improved driver suspensions and a new tweeter grille derived from Bowers & Wilkins’ flagship 800 D4 Signature line.
These considered internal upgrades are visually enhanced with the stunning Datuk Gloss and Midnight Blue Metallic finishes, ensuring that the 700 S3 Signature speakers look as good as they sound; vibrant and dynamic, with an effortless build-up of soundstage and featuring exquisite detailing. For stereo music or movies in 5.1 surround, this Signature series delivers!
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EISA PREMIUM SOUNDBAR 2024-2025
Canvas Solo
At first glance, the Canvas Solo looks like a conventional soundbar, but it is much more than that. Designed to be used with a TV or as a standalone hi-fi system, it combines a stereo driver array and quadruple amplification stage with innovative BACCH 3D crosstalk suppression. This allows you to play all your favourite music or film content with authentic imaging properties. Features include room correction, wireless streaming and HDMI eARC.
The Canvas Solo is fully customizable with a decorative front panel available in wood and fabric finishes. The soundbar can be adjusted to fit a 55 to 77 inch TV screen size, while the Canvas Solo’s hybrid mounting allows for both wall and flat surface installation.
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