AV Rant #891: Rush Job
We had to start recording a bit late, and Tom had to duck out a bit early, so it’s a slightly jumbled episode this week. But AVRant finds a way! Samsung, Google & the Alliance for Open Media are introducing IAMF – a new 3D audio format. But it’s not the “Atmos-killer” some clickbait headlines would have you believe. And Sony decided to completely remove any Discovery shows you might have “purchased” via their PlayStation Store. No refunds!
Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjB5Vbv
00:00:00 – Intro
00:03:58 – What We Watched
Rob watched Babylon. Tom watched Rick & Morty, and X.
00:13:51 – Listeners of the Week
Our Listeners of the Week are Paul and Scott for their PayPal donations, plus our 134 Patreon Patrons.
We also appreciate the notes of gratitude for keeping the podcast going from: Paul, Mike, Mohsen, Jason, Davide, Jeremy, and Jay. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!
In the news:
00:16:18 – News: IAMF 3D Audio
Samsung, Google, and the Alliance for Open Media introduced their new Immersive Audio Model and Formats. No, it isn’t going to kill Atmos: https://tinyurl.com/3z9cvwdr
00:22:06 – News: Discovery Shows Pulled from PlayStation Store
You might have clicked the “Buy” button and paid to “own” them, but Discovery shows will completely disappear from the PlayStation Store and your video library there. No refunds! https://tinyurl.com/y92p6bef
QUESTIONS:
00:27:55 – Mohsen: Sub Placement & Receiver Changes
We go over dual sub placement and long RCA cable worries, revisit which AVR to buy, and discuss what to do with his Living Room setup.
– Monoprice Subwoofer Cable: https://tinyurl.com/3je85sm9
– https://avgadgets.com/whats-the-deal-with-auro-3d-upmixing/
00:44:47 – Will: Big, Cheap Computer Monitor
Does it make sense to use a 43″ 4K TV for your computer?
– Hisense A65K: https://tinyurl.com/5h763j3d
– LG UR8000: https://tinyurl.com/yw53kshs
– Samsung CU7000: https://tinyurl.com/4x8bwf85
00:51:40 – Michael: Long Cable Runs
We allay any worries about cable & wire length, but have suggestions for a cleaner installation.
– Sewell Ghost Wire: https://tinyurl.com/4ns6aw3a
– Terminal Blocks for Ghost Wire: https://tinyurl.com/dm3xa8v7
– Monoprice Ghost Wire: https://tinyurl.com/ykp6a8ud
– Long Subwoofer Cable: https://tinyurl.com/mr2sjby8
– https://avgadgets.com/7-ways-to-hide-cables-in-your-home-theater/
00:56:54 – Jason: Saving Electricity
Are Smart Plugs good for home theaters?
01:04:51 – Davide: Double Checking Villa Reno
An extensive and beautiful renovation of a Tuscan Villa is almost done. We double check some speaker settings, Media PC settings, and game console connections.
01:20:50 – Jeremy: Getting Into miniDSP
What’s he actually in for, process-wise, using a miniDSP and REW to optimize his dual subwoofer setup? And what’s Rob’s “shameful” home theater story?
– Multi-Sub Optimizer: https://tinyurl.com/7j22sktk
– MSO Tutorial: https://tinyurl.com/2z7ypkbk
01:34:16 – Jay: Subs, Insulation & Lossless Audio
Can you really pair two different subwoofers? Which insulation to use for DIY panels. And playing Apple Lossless in your theater.
01:44:31 – Infinite Gary: Low Volume Listening
What specs on an amp indicate good performance at low volume levels?
01:49:56 – Will: Curves of Equal Loudness
An explanation of curves of equal loudness, threshold of audibility, and how Audyssey and Dirac handle those things.
01:58:06 – Paul: FLAC vs. PCM
Are they both lossless? Are they both CD quality?
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