Now that the Sofabaton X2 Universal Remote is widely available, Sofabaton is running a sale on the X1S model. And we have a promo code you can use for extra savings: TOMX1S20 . RSL launched their online Encore Store with a cosmetic grading system on open box items for extra cost savings. The new CEO of Microsoft Gaming confirmed the next Xbox console is code named Project Helix, and it will play both Xbox and PC games.

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

00:00:00 – Intro

Ugh. The repairs on Tom’s house are going to be more extensive than hoped and anticipated.

00:08:16 – Update on Tom’s Home Theater

SVS Prime Elevation speakers have been hung with Sewell Ghost Wire stuck to the walls (but not painted yet). Stands for Surround speakers were purchased.

– Sewell Ghost Wire: https://tinyurl.com/42dv2h6j

– Kanto Living Satellite Speaker Stands: https://tinyurl.com/28rs5jrj

00:13:33 – What We Watched

Tom enjoyed SNL with Ryan Gosling. Rob watched One Battle After Another.

00:33:19 – Listeners of the Week

Our Listeners of the Week are Marco for his PayPal donation, plus our 120 Patreon Patrons.

We also appreciate the notes of gratitude for keeping the podcast going from: Infinite Gary, Henry, Sean, and Gurinder. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!

In the news:

00:34:41 – News: Sofabaton X1S Sale

Buying a Sofabaton X1S Universal Remote through our Amazon affiliate link, and then entering our Promo Code in the Payment section can save you 30%.

– Promo Code = TOMX1S20

– Sofabaton X1S Remote via Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/46Xugnv

– https://avgadgets.com/sofabaton-x1s-is-the-harmony-killer/

00:37:05 – News: RSL Encore Store

RSL has introduced a cosmetic grading system on Open Box items via the launch of their online Encore Store: https://rslspeakers.com/pages/encore-store

00:40:25 – News: Xbox Project Helix

The new CEO of Microsoft Gaming confirmed the code name for the next Xbox console that will play both Xbox and PC Games: https://tinyurl.com/yfamyfzu

QUESTIONS:

00:51:22 – Dan: Recessed Second Sub?

His basement room is quite large, but it’s multipurpose, and placing dual subs on opposing walls would block the main walkway. Should he cut a big hole in his back wall so he can recess a sub?

01:00:43 – Kevin: Add a Sub to Whole House System

If he wants to add an in-wall sub to his home gym, what’s the physical wiring going to entail since he uses a distribution amp with shared sources?

– OSD SMP300 Sub Amp that can accept Speaker Wire input: https://tinyurl.com/3d67za5v

01:08:29 – Joe: Old Home Theater Magazines

What should he do with hundreds of old print magazines to save them from the landfill?

01:13:38 – Trevor: Audyssey Speed of Sound

Is the fact that Denon & Marantz used a rounded figure as the internal speed of sound conversion number a big problem?

01:24:06 – Henry: Kaleidescape Digital-to-Digital?

First up, how long can he expect his Panasonic UB9000 to last? And since Kaleidescape offers a disc-to-digital service, what about a digital-to-digital service where you could import your Movies Anywhere library?

01:35:32 – Sean: How Many ButtKickers?

Do we think he’ll like adding ButtKicker LFE tactile transducers to his sofa? If so, which exact model, and how many?

– ButtKicker LFE: https://tinyurl.com/4bc4zjdw

– LFE Furniture Kit: https://tinyurl.com/59f4ruad

– ButtKicker Advance: https://tinyurl.com/3rxe5pet

– Advance Furniture Kit: https://tinyurl.com/4a7ytz8z

01:47:47 – Gurinder: Finding OLED Flaws

What test patterns can he use, and how hard should he look for flaws in an open box Sony OLED TV he just bought? And what’s the deal with vertical banding?

01:58:53 – Infinite Gary: Aiming Speakers at Walls

Sparky the puppy has arrived! And does aiming the driver of a subwoofer directly at a wall make it easier to hear that sub in the adjacent room, the way aiming a speaker directly at a wall does?

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