It’s a bittersweet farewell from a long-time listener. But he didn’t want to leave without giving something back. So send us your suggestions for how we should give away an open box UMIK-1 and an SPL meter.
Then we dig into QD-OLED prices, Epson’s 4K Laser projector, and MoviePass 2.0 tracking your face to make sure you’re watching their ads. Plus a whole bunch of questions answered!

Pictures shown in this episode:
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00:00:00 – Intro & Listeners of the Week

No movie review this week, but some quick takes on recent streaming TV shows.

Our Listeners of the Week are Joseph, Aras, and John for they PayPal donations, plus our 136 Patreon Patrons, including Martin and J. Karl.
Thanks also to Nelson and Joseph for sending photos with permission to use them on https://avgadgets.com/
And we appreciate the notes of gratitude for keeping the podcast going from: Billy, Luke, Gurinder, Julian, Martin, Joseph, J. Karl, and Aras. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!

00:12:43 – Giveaway & Goodbye

James “House of Cards” is making some big life changes. He’s bidding us adieu, but donating his open box UMIK-1 and an SPL meter for us to giveaway.

In the news:

00:20:05 – News: QD-OLED Prices
Alienwear’s 34″ monitor is official: https://is.gd/mYLEGE
Sony’s A95K took some sleuthing: https://is.gd/trJT1K

00:21:32 – News: Epson Pro Cinema LS12000
4K/120 & Laser projector for $5,000: https://is.gd/ItnFIT

00:28:11 – News: MoviePass 2.0
Coming this summer. No more all-you-can-eat. Earn credits by watching ads with your face being tracked: https://is.gd/p9LWft

Comments:

00:30:31 – Comment: Nelson – APC Pure Sine Wave
An oscilloscope shows the output of an APC “Gaming Performance” UPS.

00:31:14 – Comment: Nathan: HD Fury Conversion
A reminder that only the Diva does HDR to SDR conversion.

00:34:00 – Comment: Paul – Salamander Designs
They’re expensive, but worth it.

QUESTIONS:

00:34:25 – Brian: Apple TV signal drops
We guess at why he’s getting signal drop outs with SDR content.

00:39:51 – Jay: Soundproof Door
What’s the best single door solution?
– https://avgadgets.com/best-door-for-your-home-theater/

00:50:15 – Jason: Angled Atmos & UltraWeave v7
Lots of questions. Go with Revel? Speaker positioning. Surround Backs. Cylinder subs. Projector choice. Acoustically transparent screens. When to buy an AVR. In-ceiling speakers.
– http://seymourav.com/
– UltraWeave v7 screen: https://is.gd/oOxZuu
– https://avgadgets.com/aimable-tweeters-for-atmos-in-ceiling-speakers-worth-the-extra-money/
– Sonance MAG6: https://is.gd/En6IMW
– MAG6 back cans: https://is.gd/fMUSjl

01:15:01 – Julian: 75″ TV & SoundBar
Cutting holes in fabric. Affordable 75″ TVs. And the only SoundBar Rob doesn’t hate.
– Sony X90J: https://is.gd/PgsyVt
– TCL R646: https://is.gd/3nSIo3
– Vizio M512a-H6: https://is.gd/dfvdbW
– https://avgadgets.com/just-stop-with-the-atmos-soundbars/

01:24:45 – Mike: Sealed vs Ported Subs
If output & extension were identical, could we hear a difference?

01:28:10 – Bertrand: REW measured, now what?
What does he do, now that he’s measured? And should he get the Audyssey Editor App or MultEQ-X?

01:36:55 – Jack: Lighter Frame & DIY Trailers
Lighter weight projector screen frame options. And editing together your own demo reels.
– Elite Screens Aeon Edge Free: https://is.gd/3chYhU
– Seymour Screen Excellence Groove Tensioning: https://is.gd/LQe2PT
– https://www.fabricmate.com/
– https://shotcut.org/

01:45:32 – Billy: AVR with HDMI 2.1 right now
Receivers with HDMI 2.1 you can actually buy.
Denon & Marantz at Accessories4Less:
– X3700H: https://is.gd/P7wMp3
– SR6015: https://is.gd/3y9Pri
– X4700H: https://is.gd/lsoWZ1
– X6700H: https://is.gd/MpNqLs
– VS3 Switcher: https://is.gd/UH7nlE

01:49:26 – Luke: JDS Atom vs. Schiit Magni
Which specs indicate lower distortion and noise?
– JDS Labs Atom: https://is.gd/lx8pcS
– Schiit Magni: https://is.gd/A2qZy0

01:52:21 – John: Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
What is it? What does it do?

01:57:25 – Martin: Lack of mid-bass?
Monoprice Monolith 10″ THX subs are more affordable. But some reviewers say it has disappointing mid-bass?

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