eCoustics Welcomes CE Industry Veterans Mark Smotroff and John Sciacca to the Team

We are pleased to announce the addition of two respected industry veterans to the eCoustics team to support our expanding music, home theater, audio, video and CI (Custom Installation) coverage.

Mark Smotroff will spearhead our reporting on new music releases and reissues, including the wave of immersive and spatial audio music. John Sciacca It will unveil the complexity of DIY home theater projects as well as custom installed audio, video and smart home solutions.

“As eCoustics approaches its 25th anniversary, our editorial team is at its biggest yet. I am honored to welcome Mark and John to our family,” announced Brian Mitchell, Founder and CEO of eCoustics.

About Mark Smotroff

Mark Smotroff is an avid audiophile who has previously contributed to Analog Planet, Audiophile Review, Sound+Vision, EQ, Mix, Goldmine/DISCoveries, Big Picture Big Sound, HomeTheaterReview.com, Cineluxe.com and many other sites. He is a deep music collector and an active record “crate digger” who considers himself a “casual music enthusiast”. Mark is also a musician/composer whose songs have appeared on television shows such as “Smallville” and “Men In Trees,” as well as independent films and documentaries.

About John Sciacca

John Sciacca He is an ISF and THX certified custom installer with Custom Theater and Sound in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where he started in 1998 and continues to work today. John has contributed to Audio and Video, Housing Systems, Digital Trends, and Men’s Health since the early 2000s.

“Mark and John bring decades of experience and a strong track record of producing excellent content that readers won’t find anywhere else in the future. Having them join our team will allow us to produce unique content each month that will benefit our readers (first and foremost), while also providing greater exposure to the manufacturers, products and artists they cover,” explained eCoustics Editor-in-Chief Ian White .

“I have worked closely with Mark both on his PR days and as writer of Big Picture Big Sound and found him to be a consummate professional in both roles. He has a clear passion for music and sound,” says eCoustics Editor-in-Chief Chris Boylan. “As for John, he’s the kind of guy you hope will show up at after-hours trade show parties as he enlivens a room with his funny stories and infectious enthusiasm. Don’t put him in pickleball because it won’t end well (for you). “They are both great additions to the eCoustics team.”

Meet the entire eCoustics team: www.ecoustics.com/meet-the-team/

About e-Kustik

Launched in 1999, eCoustics is a leading A/V publication dedicated to connecting the next generation of audiophiles, audiophiles and A/V enthusiasts who want to experience the ultimate in audio and video fidelity. With new stories published every day, eCoustics helps A/V enthusiasts and consumers stay on top of the consumer electronics industry with in-depth product reviews, videos, editorials, podcasts, new product announcements, expert advice and more.