AV Rant #999.9k: Take a Breath
It’s the final week to enter our Sofabaton U3 Giveaway! Kaleidescape Strato K introduces 4K Cinematic format. Valve’s Steam Machine prices are high. And the Ascend Acoustics CBM-170SE2 completes the Signature SE2 speaker lineup.
Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCXn2f
00:00:00 – Intro
Life updates. And how’s Tom’s back?
00:10:55 – Sofabaton U3 Giveaway
It’s the final week to enter! We will be drawing the names of three winners next week! Monday, June 29 at 11:59pm PDT will be the cut off.
Email Question at AVRant dot com to enter for a chance to win a Sofabaton U3 Universal Remote:
– https://www.sofabaton.com/product/u3/
– Our affiliate link: https://tinyurl.com/tw2jb2fk
– Discount Code: AVRANTROB for 5% off
00:12:38 – What We Watched
Rob watched The Rehearsal S.2, and The Killing of a Sacred Deer.
00:25:13 – Listeners of the Week
Our Listeners of the Week are Keegan for his PayPal donation, plus our 121 Patreon Patrons.
We also appreciate the notes of gratitude for keeping the podcast going from: Jason, Mohsen, Gurinder, Greg, Martin A, Neil, Dan, Theo, Dave, Keith, Andy, Jeff, Mike, Brandon, Infinite Gary, Jefferson, Martin D, Russell, Andreas, and Mark V. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!
In the news:
00:39:50 – News: Kaleidescape Strato K
Kaleidescape’s new $5,000 flagship player can output 8K and their new 4K Cinematic format: https://www.kaleidescape.com/strato-k-movie-player/
00:46:22 – News: Steam Machine Price
Valve has opened their lottery system to pre-order a Steam Machine. Good luck. And look at those prices: https://store.steampowered.com/hardware/steammachine
00:52:28 – News: Ascend CBM-170SE2
Via Greg: Ascend Acoustics’ Signature SE2 Series speaker lineup is now complete: https://tinyurl.com/3k938heu
Comments:
00:56:53 – Comment: Mohsen – Updated Photos
Even closer to blacked out, with a new seating riser, and blue LED trim lighting.
00:57:56 – Comment: Alan & Daniel – Garage Control Solutions
Alan mentioned the Amp Genie as a way to sense any audio signal and automatically control a Receiver via IR in response: https://www.ampgenie.com/
Daniel suggests the inexpensive SwitchBot as a way to physically push a button by controlling a little mechanical device via an app: https://tinyurl.com/3c5fdnt9
01:00:34 – Comment: Martin – Tymphany LAT-500
He recalls a unique subwoofer driver system that saved space, but never caught on.
QUESTIONS:
01:02:30 – The Polyester Pimp: New Subs & Treatments
We give our suggestions for new subwoofers with a compact footprint. And we discuss how we’d acoustically treat this particular room and setup.
– SVS PC-2000 Pro: https://tinyurl.com/yxkkehh4
– HSU VTF-TN1: https://tinyurl.com/yk9nzuh5
– ToneWinner SW-D2000: https://tinyurl.com/seznhs7d
– RSL Speedwoofer 10S MKII: https://tinyurl.com/39sr25v8
– https://www.acoustimac.com/acousticart
01:17:33 – Infinite Gary: Fewer Mic Positions & OLED Motion
If you only care about one seat, is it actually better to measure in fewer spots? If your system measures accurately, but you want more tactile bass, what’s to blame? And what is LG’s OLED Motion setting?
01:29:02 – Nick: Further Soundproofing Concerns
Will blowing Rockwool insulation into his interior walls deliver the soundproofing he’s hoping for? We have strong doubts. So we recommend doing all the cheap and easy things first. And if those aren’t enough, go whole hog; no half-measures.
– Washer/Dryer Pads: https://amzn.to/3cdAbJC
– Outlet Putty Pads: https://tinyurl.com/2czw3pk8
01:43:10 – Dazz: Legacy Audio But Cheaper?
Dazz was smitten by the Legacy Audio Silhouette on-wall speakers…except for their price. Anything come close for a lot less? And if Tom & Rob designed speakers, what would we pick?
– Aperion Audio Theatrus: https://tinyurl.com/2y3ra5r8
01:52:16 – Henry: Did Rob Consider a Projector?
Some history about Rob H’s home theater.
01:53:24 – Andreas: Better Speakers for ART, Better Atmos
Dirac ART improved his system. But his speakers can’t play low. Should he replace the speakers, or just add more subs? And how can he make Atmos sound better?
02:03:22 – Brian: OTA DVR and Plex
Should he hop on a Plex Lifetime Pass before the price goes way up? What’s the best OTA DVR solution? What’s best for playing disc backups?
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