AV Rant #892: Rob Doesn’t Recommend SVS
Happy Holidays! It’s our second to last episode of the year! SAG-AFTRA ratified their new contract. Zappiti players can live on via a subscription to R_volution’s R_video software. And Rob says SVS crossed the line with their bi-wire claims.
Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjB6MZX
00:00:00 – Intro
00:05:34 – What We Watched
Rob watched Bottoms. Tom continued Rick & Morty, and finished S.1 of Welcome to Wrexham.
00:18:32 – Listeners of the Week
Our Listeners of the Week are Andrew and Jeff for their PayPal donations, plus our 134 Patreon Patrons, including Ken.
We also appreciate the notes of gratitude for keeping the podcast going from: Greg, Art, Ken, Mohsen, Terry, Brandon, Chris, Julian, Vince, Rob, Jeff, and Frank & Nina. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!
In the news:
00:21:37 – News: SAG-AFTRA Ratify Contract
The actors’ strike is officially over, and they have a new 3-year contract: http://tinyurl.com/54kjk2ad
00:24:24 – News: R_video on Zappiti
Zappiti’s own software is completely dead now, but you can pay a subscription to use R_volution’s R_video software instead: https://www.rvolution.com/rvideo
Comments:
00:26:19 – Comment: Rob J – Corner Bead Panel Frames
At one point (when lumber was overpriced), we wondered if drywall corner bead could make for good DIY absorption panel frames. Rob J tried it out!
QUESTIONS:
00:29:58 – Nathan: Drive Headphones from Line Level?
He plugged a 3.5mm adapter cable into a line level output, and his headphones seemed to work with just that. Any concerns?
00:34:28 – Mike: Plasma TV Malfunction
The panel itself seems ok, but none of the inputs work correctly. What should he do?
00:39:26 – Greg: Poolside Projection
Considerations about the cheap projector he bought, and screen suggestions.
– Carl’s Place Kit: http://tinyurl.com/muhfmwdh
– Elite Screens Pop-Up: http://tinyurl.com/29c55r2v
– Elite Screens Yard Master 2: http://tinyurl.com/ycy9pxs6
– Yard Master Lite: http://tinyurl.com/3hrhxu8p
00:49:27 – Ken: Projector Panel Problem
A telltale red strip has appeared along the bottom. Our advice for repair or replacement.
– BenQ HT2060: http://tinyurl.com/4mrczky2
– Optoma HD146X: http://tinyurl.com/52kc3xac
00:54:54 – Mohsen: Amp Choice & Sub Setup
Should he buy fewer channels of processing and a giant amp? Does he set his dual subs to Front + Rear processing?
– Outlaw Audio Model 5000X: http://tinyurl.com/35ufbybt
– https://avgadgets.com/qotd-do-i-eq-dual-subs-separately/
– https://avgadgets.com/setting-up-dual-subwoofers/
01:07:53 – Terry: CEDIA RP22 Confusion
Where exactly should multiple Surround and Overhead speakers go?
– Dolby Atmos White Paper: http://tinyurl.com/yerhpx8m
01:20:49 – Rob X: Xbox Atmos Latency
He figured AV Receivers are to blame, but is something else causing the added latency when using Atmos from an Xbox Series X?
01:26:36 – Trevor: SVS Bi-Wire Speaker Cables
SVS says there are benefits to using their new SoundPath Ultra Bi-Wire Speaker Cable. We disagree. Rob even more than Tom!
– Supposed “Benefits of Bi-Wiring” that you shouldn’t fall for: http://tinyurl.com/mw46b7ze
01:33:14 – Brandon: Beginner Turntable
We think going fully automatic and less expensive is the right choice.
– Audio-Technica AT-LP60XBT: http://tinyurl.com/4nt62npr
– First Setup Instructions: http://tinyurl.com/mrye83n6
– https://avgadgets.com/how-to-connect-a-turntable-to-your-receiver/
01:39:09 – Chris: Gaming PC Battery Backup
His smaller UPS is beeping at him. So which battery backup should he get?
– APC Back-UPS Pro BR1350MS: http://tinyurl.com/47dpdmbk
– APC BGM1500: http://tinyurl.com/mryhtn9k
01:43:08 – Julian: One Seat, One Sub?
If you’re in a one-man theater, do dual subwoofers provide any benefit?
– https://avgadgets.com/do-you-need-two-subwoofers-in-a-small-room/
01:50:26 – Lior: Epson 6050UB in 2023?
The Epson 6050UB (TW9400 in Europe) is a pretty old projector model at this point. But could it still be the best choice? And which long HDMI cable to buy.
– RUIPro in-wall fiber optic HDMI: http://tinyurl.com/musy4nrh
01:57:47 – Vince: Speaker Upgrade (or change, at least)
Why did Rob settle on his Ascend Sierra speakers? Should Vince do the same?
– Ascend Sierra Duo V2 LCR: http://tinyurl.com/42ax59mm
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