AV Rant #905: Extra Long Catch-Up Episode
HSU VTF-TN1 flagship 15-inch subwoofer replaces VTF-15H MK2 and undercuts the competition. Sofabaton X1S Hub-based universal remote replaces X1 and is good. And we get a question from a very special surprise person.
Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBi2Lu
00:00:00 – Intro
Tom visited https://www.electrifyexpo.com/
00:05:01 – What We Watched
Rob watched Poor Things. Tom saw Dune: Part 2 in IMAX.
00:19:01 – Listeners of the Week
Our Listeners of the Week are Tyler and Stephen for their PayPal donations, plus our 132 Patreon Patrons, including John, as well as Aaron for sending Rob yet another movie code.
We also appreciate the notes of gratitude for keeping the podcast going from: Aaron, Karl & E, Jay, Bo, Dan, Jorge, Stephen, and Adam. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!
In the news:
00:21:46 – News: HSU VTF-TN1 Subwoofer
A new 15-inch flagship sub replaces the VTF-15H MK2 while undercutting the competition on price: https://tinyurl.com/3krv62d5
00:30:24 – News: Sofabaton X1S Remote
Sofabaton updated and improved their X1 Hub-based remote with the new X1S: https://tinyurl.com/5ek8f4dh
– Andrew’s review: https://avgadgets.com/sofabaton-x1s-is-the-harmony-killer/
– AVGadgets additional 15% off code: https://avgadgets.com/sofabaton-releases-the-x1s-hub-based-remote/
Comments:
00:34:21 – Comment: Nathan – DSPeaker Anti-Mode
He used one, and explains when it’s useful.
00:36:27 – Comment: Stephen – Cable Hum
Seems we were correct about unshielded RCA cables. And he wrote about his Velodyne SMS-1: http://www.stephenmacmillan.com/ht/tips.htm
00:37:19 – Comment: Joe – Theater Installation
Shared photos from a recent assisted living project. Gorgeous!
00:40:09 – Comment: Gurinder – Soundproofing Success
His theater’s back up and running, and he’s happy with the results.
QUESTIONS:
00:42:12 – Dan: Amps Made a Difference
Does his experience fly in the face of our advice?
00:49:35 – James: Muddy-sounding Audyssey
He likes Audyssey’s results in his Living Room, but not his theater. We discuss.
– https://avgadgets.com/proper-microphone-positions-for-home-theater-measurements/
– https://avgadgets.com/stop-trying-to-shoehorn-speakers-into-small-spaces/
– https://avgadgets.com/slap-echo-home-theater-101/
– https://avgadgets.com/best-speaker-for-surround-placed-near-couch/
– https://avgadgets.com/are-discs-really-better-than-streaming/
01:01:13 – Patrick: Screen Cleaning
How to get smudges off an OLED screen.
– Koala Kleaner: https://tinyurl.com/yacs55xy
01:02:34 – Dazz: Fireplace Setup
Finalizing decisions on what to buy.
– HSU HC-1: https://tinyurl.com/bdcwphx9
01:09:33 – Mystery Asker: Screen Size & Furniture
Figuring out OLED screen size, seating distance, and furniture height for a Center speaker beneath.
– 83″ LG C3: https://tinyurl.com/yc5n5dxa
– Open Box C3: https://tinyurl.com/5fryh9vw
– 77″ Samsung S89C: https://tinyurl.com/24tycps6
– Perlesmith Universal TV Stand: https://tinyurl.com/4tdwp2pm
– Rolanstar 3-in-1: https://tinyurl.com/3hswsat6
01:30:23 – Adriano: Double Checking Suggestions
Helping a friend: we discuss display choice, acoustic treatment, speaker choice & configuration, and AV Receiver options.
– Rob W. DIY Panels: https://tinyurl.com/yc2np9ub
– https://avgadgets.com/making-your-own-acoustic-panels-a-tutorial/
01:46:06 – Jay: 3D Glasses for Epson
He wants comfort and to block out light from the sides when watching 3D on a 5050UB.
– Elikliv 3D Glasses: https://tinyurl.com/4bwze8ac
01:49:21 – Bo: Audiophile Follow-up
Reconciling trusted sources and advice about cables. How to acoustically treat his large listening room. Subwoofer choice and speaker placement.
– https://www.gikacoustics.com/ (focus on Bass Traps)
– https://www.acoustimac.com/bass-traps
– JTR Captivator 4000ULF Subs: https://tinyurl.com/3se2nsjw
02:16:26 – Kevin: Control4 Activities
We think some tweaks to delays and additional commands could solve his issue.
02:21:38 – Dan: HDMI Madness
Lots of time and money eventually solved his HDMI issues. Could there have been a better way?
– HD Fury 8K VRRoom: https://tinyurl.com/5fj9pj8n
02:33:04 – Kris: Highest TIDAL Quality
He can spend lots of money, or just change his mindset a little.
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