New Brands in October: Discover the Latest at World Wide Stereo

It's always exciting when we bring a new brand to the World Wide Stereo shelves. That's why we're stoked to feature not just one, but four brands we're proud to support: Etymotic, Periodic Audio, U-Turn Audio and MEEM. 

From products like headphones to turntables to innovative charging cables, these companies have impressed us.

Of course, beyond each product lies a brand with a unique story. So sit back, relax and learn more about these brands you'll want on your radar (and in your home).

Orbit from U-Turn Audio. Heavenly sound at low earth Orbit prices.

A gorgeous, hand-assembled turntable made from beautiful hardwood, to your specifications. A knockout, both aesthetically and sonically. And starting at $179.

Etymotic. Where great headphones get serious.

When Ronald Reagan appeared on television wearing a hearing aid in 1983, two things happened. First, hearing aid sales went through the roof. Second, two visionaries – one with a PhD in audiology and the other an accomplished business leader – started an R&D company devoted to “hearing science” and high fidelity. Enter Etymotic headphones.

Today, some 34 years and 100+ patents later, Etymotic offers consumers the highest frequency response accuracy of all in-ear earphones – and not by a little. The result is crisp, clear notes that aren't shrill and deep bass that doesn't overwhelm your eardrums. 

What’s more, independent laboratories prove Etymotic earphones have the highest noise isolation of all noise-canceling earphones. And in some cases, twice as much. This helps protect the ears of everyday listeners, since it reduces outside noise and eliminates the need to crank up the volume too high. After all, the goal of any headphone or speaker maker is to engineer a product that disappears when in use (so there's nothing between you and the music), and we're giving Etymotic high marks on this one. 

It's no wonder Etymotic's in-ears are a favorite among some of the world's finest musicians, who the company fondly calls "ETY-Heads," including U2's Bono, Yes vocalist, John Davison, and songwriter/Grammy award winner, Holly Knight.

So yes, that’s Etymotic, and why we’re proud to offer the company’s latest and best in-ear headphones here at World Wide Stereo. By the way, Etymotioc means “true to ear,” and you can check out our Etymotic buffet right here, including an inexpensive set just for kids... made especially to protect young ears.

Periodic Audio. It's all about the elements.

Sonically, the Be's performance is stellar, with full, rich bass depth and crystalline clarity in the highs. At $300, users might be expecting more niceties, like a sexier design, or an in-line remote control - but Periodic Audio invests everything in audio performance here.  PC Mag

To sum it up: one company, one obsessed founder, three products, tons of great reviews (like the one above)... all in the first year. (Only in America, folks.)

Naturally, we couldn’t resist – it’s partners like Periodic who really do make World Wide Stereo the world’s finest repository of quality audio gear.

MEEM. (Not meme.) Charge and backup your phone at the same time.

New brands, new possibilities.

Now that you've had a chance to meet some of the latest brands to join the World Wide Stereo shelves, we encourage you to check them out! Are there any you're excited to try? Tell us in the comments below.