Ads on Disney+, and new parental controls thanks to Netflix’ Marvel TV shows. Reavon released the universal disc player their fans asked for. And Tom toughs it out with a bad back, no punches pulled!

Pictures shown in this episode:
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00:00:00 – Intro
No quick movie review from Rob this week, but Tom watched Always Be My Maybe. And if you want to see some sad, sad people with a bit of pro wrestling as the backdrop, Heels on Starz might be your thing.

00:07:43 – Listeners of the Week

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Thanks also to Dean for sending Tom some photos with permission to use them on https://avgadgets.com/
And we appreciate the notes of gratitude for keeping the podcast going from: Billy, Carl, Josh, Dean, and Allen. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!

00:14:24 – Giveaway
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In the news:

00:15:17 – News: Reavon UBR-X110 Universal Disc Player
For $1,000, it can play every type of disc, except HD DVD: https://is.gd/BR2mal
– Zappiti Store: https://is.gd/3VL2A2

00:17:40 – News: Netflix Marvel shows come to Disney+
New parental controls will be added: https://is.gd/OYnUzq

00:20:24 – News: Disney+ ad tier coming
In their bid to gain subscribers, a lower-cost, ad-supported tier will be introduced: https://is.gd/gvqfzm

Comments:

00:22:20 – Comment: Daniel – BOBOVR Oculus Quest Active Cooling
Swap out the face cushion and gain active cooling: https://is.gd/YQgVuy

QUESTIONS:

00:24:18 – Augie: Movie, Music & Game Listening Modes
Is there any audible difference when using the Movie, Music, or Game button to select Dolby Surround or DTS Neural:X upmixing?

00:31:52 – Gurinder: Polk LSi Character
We’ve said Polk LSi speakers have a distinctive character. But what is it? And what to consider if he wants something “better”.
– https://avgadgets.com/what-makes-a-great-speaker/

00:43:26 – J.R: Why Subwoofers for Music?
What are the lowest musical notes? And if your Main speakers can play them, why use subs?
– Lowest instrument frequencies: https://is.gd/zlqKsl
– https://avgadgets.com/why-subwoofer-extension-is-important/

00:50:59 – Billy: Speaker Static & HDMI 2.1 AVR
Does he need an HDMI 2.1 AVR for his JVC NZ8? And how to troubleshoot the static noise from his Left Surround speaker.

01:00:28 – Karl: IMAX Enhanced & in-wall options
How important is it to get an IMAX Enhanced projector? Why doesn’t IMAX content on Disney+ activate IMAX mode on his AVR? Plus discussion of Focal, Revel, JBL Synthesis, and Monolith THX in-wall speaker options. And whether to backorder a JVC NZ8.
– https://avgadgets.com/what-is-imax-enhanced-and-why-is-it-dangerous-for-your-speakers/

01:22:39 – Steve: Surround Receiver for 2-channel?
He only wants to use 2 speakers plus subwoofers. But it seems like a full Surround Sound Receiver would cost less than a Stereo Receiver? Is that a “waste”?
– https://avgadgets.com/are-there-small-av-receivers/
– Denon X1700H: https://is.gd/fh3LeH
– Denon X1600H from A4L: https://is.gd/94FtKQ
– Denon S760H from A4L: https://is.gd/IaO4tx
– Marantz SlimLine NR1711 from A4L: https://is.gd/8Tz6Bu

01:30:38 – Dazz: DIY Subs worth the effort?
When you factor in your own time, are DIY subs really a better deal? When would we recommend a DIY sub over a retail sub?
– MartySub 15″ models: https://is.gd/FYLgS0
– MartySub 18″ models: https://is.gd/WJgGps
– Monoprice Monolith M-12 V2: https://is.gd/dz4GF7

01:36:24 – Carl: Placing Dual Subs
He found the best spot for his main seat with one sub. Is that out the window with dual subs? Where should he position two subs? And how might REW help?
– https://avgadgets.com/setting-up-dual-subwoofers/
– http://avrant.com/a-12-step-guide-to-setting-up-dual-subwoofers/
– http://www.roomeqwizard.com/
– MSO: https://is.gd/dOarPe
– miniDSP 2x4HD: https://is.gd/q8mXX9

01:45:32 – Josh: 30-foot cable. Need XLR?
At what length is XLR advisable over RCA cables? What 30-foot in-wall subwoofer cable to we recommend?
– Monoprice 35′: https://is.gd/iBHLov
– Monoprice Onix: https://is.gd/z2DKDw
– MyCableMart: https://is.gd/uK7qLY
– Blue Jeans Cable: https://is.gd/I5SBeU

01:51:43 – Dean: Basement Theater Plans
We discuss: soundproofing, seating layout, subwoofer placement, screen size, speaker layout, Surround Backs, and acoustic treatments.

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