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AV Rant #836: Thankful Everywhere All at Once! Nov 24, 2022

Welcome to Thankful Everywhere All at Once! This is our 3rd annual multi-podcast, 6-man crossover event with Tom, Rob & Lee from AV Rant Podcast, DJ from the Bright Side Home Theater Podcast, and we’re joined by two new co-hosts: Andrew from AV Gadgets, and John. We’ll start with some introductions and hear about Andrew’s and […]

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AV Rant #835: ‘Cause It’s Dumb & Ugly Nov 24, 2022

Our video feed returns to YouTube now that Rob has moved back into his apartment! The restoration might be done, but the unpacking is just beginning, so no tour yet. Over at Disney, Bob Iger is back to replace Bob Chapek, who replaced Iger in 2020. Circle of life. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAgkLT […]

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AV Rant #834: Rob Betrays Us All! Nov 17, 2022

Rob’s paint choices leave Tom shocked & appalled. SVS released their new Prime Wireless Pro Speakers & SoundBase, and they’re running a Black Friday sale. We discuss how to evaluate audio gear and nail down speaker toe-in. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAfhtr 00:00:00 – Intro & What We Watched Rob watched Barbarian, Black Panther: […]

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AV Rant #833: Dual Headphone Review Nov 10, 2022

Tom is back, and he reviews the inexpensive EarFun Air S ANC Wireless Earbuds, and the Soundcore by Anker Sleep A10 Earbuds. Playstation VR2 will be more expensive than a PS5. And Ascend has upgraded their CMT-340SE2 speakers. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAenDU 00:00:00 – Intro & What We Watched Rob watched Spencer. Tom watched […]

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AV Rant #832: New Bulb, Who Dis? Nov 03, 2022

Lee Overstreet joins us while Tom is away this week. Monoprice’s Monolith Audition Series speakers look solid at low prices. And Epson’s EpiqVision LS300 & LS800 bring improvements over last year’s Ultra Short Throw projector models. Pictures shown in this episode:https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAduWt 00:00:00 – Intro & What We WatchedVisible progress in Rob’s apartment. And he watched […]

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AV Rant #831: Firehouse Acoustics Oct 27, 2022

Apple is using HDR10+ and a smaller, cheaper Apple TV 4K, GiK Turbo Trap freestanding cylinders, a detailed article on how sound works, and downsizing your theater. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAcyGX 00:00:00 – Intro & What We Watched Progress on Rob’s apartment, and he watched Marcel The Shell With Shoes On. Tom started […]

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AV Rant #830: Lumagen, MadVR, and You Oct 20, 2022

Pumping the brakes on some hype this week. 8K TVs are not banned. Netflix changes. Denon & Marantz Dirac plans. And just who needs an outboard video processor, anyway? Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAbBfC 00:00:00 – Intro & What We Watched Some progress on Rob’s apartment! And Tom watched Shadow and Bone, She-Hulk, Rosaline, […]

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AV Rant #829: Dirac Spatial Room Correction & Matter 1.0 Oct 13, 2022

Matter 1.0 is finally here to help all our Smart Home products talk to each other. Emotiva’s running an interesting sale. And we dive into Dirac’s Spatial Room Correction future. Pictures shown in this episode:https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAaJWA 00:00:00 – Intro & What We WatchedRob used the TV Cast App to watch non-televised preseason hockey: https://apple.co/3RW8lCLTom finished The Imperfects, […]

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AV Rant #828: Stop Being Stupid Oct 06, 2022

Stadia is shutting down. LG OLEDs will get smaller. And YouTube wants more money and longer ad breaks. Pictures shown in this episode:https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjA9Kwg 00:00:00 – Intro & What We WatchedRob watched the new Quantum Leap. Tom watched the original Hocus Pocus, Andor, and She-Hulk. 00:19:19 – Listeners of the WeekOur Listeners of the Week are […]

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AV Rant #827: From the Car-Cast Sep 29, 2022

Tom is away this week, under hurricane evacuation order. So Lee Overstreet is here to pinch hit for us. And Rob’s already makeshift setup gets even whackier as he records from his car! Obviously, audio quality is suspect this week. Pictures shown in this episode:https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjA93nS 00:00:00 – Intro & What We WatchedRob watched the first […]

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AV Rant #826: Kill Your Bass to Make it Better Sep 22, 2022

We have thoughts about bass. Controversial? Maybe. Against the grain of most of the online home theater community? Definitely. Also, Perlisten has the first THX Dominus certified in-walls. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjA82Nc 00:00:00 – Intro & What We WatchedRob didn’t watch anything, but it turns out he did have covid-19! And Tom watched Thor: […]

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AV Rant #825: Get Roasted Sep 15, 2022

Gonna be a long while yet before Rob’s back in his apartment and back to normal audio quality. Still makeshift for now. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjA6UqE 00:00:00 – Intro & What We WatchedRob watched Thor: Love and Thunder. Tom watched Morbius, and is keeping up with The Lord of the Rings: The Rings […]

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AV Rant #824: Denon & Marantz 2022 Rumors Sep 08, 2022

Sorry, once again, for Rob’s poor audio quality, but we’re stuck like this for quite a while yet. Information about Denon & Marantz 2022 Receivers & Separates supposedly leaked last week. We’re not sure we believe all of it. LG’s OLED Flex bends on command. And several 7.1.4 SoundBars were announced. Pictures shown in this […]

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AV Rant #823: The King of Phantom Centers Sep 01, 2022

Still a makeshift episode this week. Sorry for Rob’s poor audio quality. Updates on both our theaters. New AVRs from Arcam, a long-awaited Yamaha firmware update, & lots of questions! Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjA53vT 00:00:00 – Update on Rob’s Apartment 00:03:12 – Tom Updated his Theater 00:09:44 – What we Watched Rob watched […]

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AV Rant #822: IOGEAR Professional Online UPS Review Aug 25, 2022

We’re back! Tom reviews IOGEAR’s Professional Online UPS (Battery Backup). We catch up on lots of questions. And Rob explains our absence last week. Pictures shown in this episode:https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjA49Pz 00:00:00 – Intro: Why We Were AwayRob posted a short video last week to explain the situation: https://youtu.be/4pxxHFQwDQE 00:03:53 – IOGEAR UPS Review– https://avgadgets.com/iogear-professional-online-ups-review/ 00:15:38 – What we WatchedRob […]

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AV Rant #821: Bad Day for Optoma Aug 11, 2022

Free tickets are still available for the Home Theater & Audio Show being hosted by Audio Advice in Raleigh, NC Aug 19 – 21. Email us if you’d like some. Or use our promo code: AVRANT22 for $5-off 3-day passes when you register: https://live.audioadvice.com/attend/register/ Warner Bros. Discovery is making big changes, particularly to HBO Max. ProjectorScreen […]

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AV Rant #820: Rob Hates Everything Aug 04, 2022

Audio Advice is hosting a Home Theater & Audio Show in Raleigh, NC from Aug 19 – 21. If you’d like to attend, email us. We’ll have a small number of free tickets to give out, as well as $5-off promo codes. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjA1twm 00:00:00 – Intro Rob watched Everything, Everywhere, […]

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AV Rant #819: Carol-what? Jul 28, 2022

Emotiva teased a new 13.2-channel Receiver. Avatar and Titanic are being remastered in HDR and high frame rate. And our listeners provide 100% blackout solutions that don’t involve aluminum foil! Plus lots of questions, including a deep dive into Front Wide speakers. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzZA77 00:00:00 – IntroRob finished and loved the […]

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AV Rant #818: Will We Recommend Flat Passive Subs? Jul 21, 2022

Monoprice expanded their Monolith THX Certified In-Wall Speaker lineup, and Amazon Prime Video finally updated their user interface. We get back to what we’ve watched over the past two weeks. And check out our interview with Jason Ehrlich, Sales Development Specialist, from Kinetics Noise Control, Inc. We delve into soundproofing and acoustic treatments: http://www.avrant.com/av-rant-817-interview-with-jason-ehrlich-from-kinetics-noise-control-inc/ Pictures shown […]

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AV Rant #817: Interview with Jason Ehrlich from Kinetics Noise Control, Inc Jul 18, 2022

We interview Jason Ehrlich, Sales Development Specialist, from Kinetics Noise Control, Inc. to learn all about their soundproofing and acoustic treatment products and installations. Visit https://kineticsnoise.com/ to learn more! Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzYgu8 00:00:00 – Intro 00:05:37 – Introducing Jason Ehrlich 00:07:45 – Introducing Kinetics Noise Control 00:10:04 – Jason’s Current Home Theater– https://thebuttkicker.com/ […]

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