AV Rant #999.9h: Running in Crocs
SVS launched their long-awaited Auto-EQ functionality for their R|Evolution subwoofers. Sony announced the sizes and prices of their TrueRGB LCD TVs in their Bravia 7 II and Bravia 9 II Series. Valve increased prices on their SteamDeck…by a lot. And the cost of a lifetime subscription to Plex Pass is going up by 300%. Yup.
Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCVxox
00:00:00 – Intro
An exciting, in-person visit is taking place!
00:12:39 – Quick Sofabaton U3 Impressions
Not the full review just yet. But using the new capabilities of the Sofabaton U3 has Rob attempting to re-wire his brain a bit.
– Sofabaton X1S Discount:
– Promo Code: TOMX1S35
– Sofabaton X2 Discount:
– Promo Code: TOMASWT
00:17:52 – What We Watched
Rob watched Exit 8
00:26:30 Listeners of the Week
Our Listeners of the Week are our 121 Patreon Patrons.
We also appreciate the notes of gratitude for keeping the podcast going from: Kevin, Leighton, Julian, David, Manuel, and Jairus. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!
In the news:
00:29:00 – News: SVS Auto-EQ
It’s taken longer than expected, but SVS’ Auto-EQ functionality has arrived for R|Evolution Series subs: https://tinyurl.com/4zun5jt6
00:32:58 – News: Sony Bravia 7 II and 9 II
Sony’s new TrueRGB LCD TV Series have silly model numbers, but closely match the performance of Sony’s own mastering monitors: https://tinyurl.com/mr3bwzy2
00:42:23 – News: SteamDeck & Plex Pass Price Hikes
Valve raised the prices on SteamDecks…by a lot: https://tinyurl.com/eaxsfjsy
And Plex will raise the lifetime Plex Pass price by 300% in July: https://tinyurl.com/bdfdn3cs
Comments:
00:48:20 – Comment: Mike – Headphonesty
Mike was trying to be helpful, but it prompted a warning from us about a certain website.
00:52:15 – Comment: Julian – Dual Centers
Some clarifications and additional details explain why he’s going to try dual Center speakers, after all.
00:55:52 – Comment: Joe Klusnick – CommunityAV
Joe hosted the first in-person get together of his CommunityAV Facebook Group. You can find a home theater group of your own in your area: https://communityav.com/pages/community
– Joe’s demo material: https://tinyurl.com/4bv6pc75
QUESTIONS:
00:58:25 – Jonathan: Canadian Speaker Wires
Does he need to replace his Monoprice in-wall speaker wire to meet Canadian building codes above a drop tile ceiling? Is 14 gauge sufficient?
– https://www.justonecable.ca/
01:05:35 – Mikael: HDMI-CEC Issues
Now that he’s added a second source device to his system, how does he get HDMI-CEC to play nice with everything?
01:13:58 – Fabricio: Old Bi-amped Speakers
He found some old Sony speakers with two pairs of speaker wires coming out of each speaker. Can he just hook up both pairs to a single amp?
01:17:24 – Tim: Media Room Planning
Brand new construction. We discuss doors, soundproofing, layout, seating distance, getting a large TV up the stairs, subs, speakers, and AV Receivers.
01:39:50 – Kevin: Photo Organization
Any way to organize the pile of photos he’s copied to his computer from his iPhone?
01:42:07 – Leighton: Final Room Treatments
Some of our suggestions helped him reduce the “cupped hands” effect he was hearing, and he’s very pleased with the sound in his room now, overall. Anything else need a change?
01:46:40 – Paul: Which 77″ OLED?
Should he get the LG C5, Samsung S90F, or something else?
01:51:36 – Nick: Dad’s Dialogue Dilemma
Nick’s dad has a very reflective room. Is there an inexpensive SoundBar that will help? Or can he use his Apple AirPod Pro 3 earphones to make dialogue clear?
– Samsung HW-B750F: https://tinyurl.com/33sy2yuj
01:58:28 – David: Sonos Setups
First we discuss blocking more light than just blinds over windows can manage. Then we tackle adding a subwoofer when using a Sonos Connect, and an outdoor Sonos solution.
– Sonos Move 2: https://tinyurl.com/45tnak55
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