We discuss the Value Electronics Ultra Short Throw and Long Throw Projector Shootout for 2022. Do we agree with their Kings of Projectors picks? Disney+ has ads that take away Atmos. We issue an apology. And careful walking under those on-ceiling speakers!

Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAj65e

00:00:00 – Intro & What We Watched

Tom didn’t finish any shows or movies this week. But Rob watched Emily The Criminal, and thinks you should watch White Lie instead.

00:14:11 – Listeners of the Week

Our Listeners of the Week are our 133 Patreon Patrons, as well as Keshaun for sending a Movies Anywhere code.

We also appreciate the notes of gratitude for keeping the podcast going from: Nick, Billy, Mike, Gurinder, Aras, Travis, and Stephen. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!

In the news:

00:17:36 – News: Value Electronics Projector Shootout

A new King of Ultra Short Throw Projectors was crowned: https://bit.ly/3Wjgh3K

And JVC swept the Long Throw Projectors comparisons: https://bit.ly/3uMMKUm

00:32:42 – News: Disney+ With Ads

If you want to continue without ads and keep Atmos audio, you’ll need to pay $10/month now: https://bit.ly/3HBiEKU

Comments:

00:34:25 – Comment: Chris – Visualizing Waves

Veritasium posted a video from the US Navy’s indoor ocean to demonstrate wave interactions: https://youtu.be/pir_muTzYM8

00:37:13 – Comment: Greg – From UST to 98″ TV

Greg’s take on having gone from an Epson LS500 to an Epson LS800, and now a 98-inch TCL TV.

00:40:05 – Comment: Mario – Pulling In-Wall HDMI Cables

1.25-inch conduit was already installed. Was it big enough to allow Zeskit’s in-wall-rated HDMI cables to fit through a couple of 90 degree bends?

QUESTIONS:

00:42:38 – Raf: Get Paradigm Defiance Subs?

Our thoughts on Paradigm’s subs vs the competition, and whether to run Anthem Room Correction on the subs prior to Audyssey.

– SVS subs in Canada: https://bit.ly/3HypKzR

– Audioholics sub measurements: https://bit.ly/3Fs62mM

00:55:25 – Nick: $2,000 85-inch TV

Which 85″ TV around $2,000 to get.

– TCL R655: https://bit.ly/3BC7fXH

– Samsung QN90A: https://bit.ly/3BCAvxg

– https://avgadgets.com/oled-in-a-bright-room-can-it-work/

01:02:45 – Aaron: Best Subwoofer Crossover Blend

We explain the best settings for the subwoofer’s own crossover knob.

– https://avgadgets.com/lpf-for-lfe-crossover-setting-what-is-correct/

– https://avgadgets.com/crossover-knob-on-subwoofer-or-av-receiver-proper-setting/

– https://avgadgets.com/what-is-an-av-receiver-subwoofer-crossover-and-how-does-it-work/

01:05:58 – Billy: More Room Treatments?

Last week’s observation leads to new worries about room treatments and where to put them.

– https://avgadgets.com/should-i-use-a-small-bedroom-as-a-home-theater/

01:11:42 – Gurinder: HVAC, Subs & Paint

An interesting question about HVAC registers behind an acoustically transparent screen. Redoing bass sweeps after swapping subs. And is a slightly lighter paint shade unacceptable?

– https://avgadgets.com/the-best-wall-color-for-home-theater/

01:20:29 – Preston: Do You Even 3D, Bro?

What’s up with Rob not rewatching Avatar in 3D?

01:24:40 – Mike: Emotiva In-Ceiling Backer Boxes

We strongly disagree with a strange answer from Emotiva. Use backer boxes!

01:27:48 – Dale: Apology & HDMI Switching

We talk through a misunderstanding. Then tackle AV Receiver Eco Mode, HDMI switching, and long HDMI runs.

– Sewell SwitchDeck HDMI 2.0: https://bit.ly/3FRcNjq

– Ablink Certified UHS Fiber Optic HDMI: https://amzn.to/3uQdfbn

01:44:21 – Aras: Fallen Speaker Worth Repair?

Our take on whether to just replace a damaged speaker, or attempt repair.

01:47:27 – Kiran: Infrasonic Subwoofer Crossover

How to crossover normal subwoofers to an infrasonic subwoofer, and whether you should.

01:51:58 – Travis: AVR High-pitched Buzz

We speculate about the cause of a new buzzing noise, and suggest some low-cost AVRs.

– Denon S660H from A4L: https://bit.ly/3FvScj9

– Denon X1600H from A4L: https://bit.ly/3UYBMpr

01:57:40 – Keshaun: Bigger Vibration Isolator

Worry that the Chief CMA-347 is only rated for 35 lbs led to buying the bigger CMA-348. But the image still shakes!

– Chief CMA-348 Projector Vibration Isolator: https://bhpho.to/3PvLnmn

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