Welcome to 2023! Tom is away this week, so we start with a pinch-hitting performance from Lee Overstreet. At CES: IMAX Signature Sound by DTS comes to Disney+, OLED TVs add Micro Lens Array, QD-OLEDs get bigger and better, and microLED gets smaller. We also mention a great source for 9.1.6-channel test signals.

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

00:00:00 – Intro & What We Watched

Lee watched For All Mankind. Rob watched Disney’s Strange World, and finished Phase 4 of the MCU.

00:12:32 – Listeners of the Week

Our Listeners of the Week are our 139 Patreon Patrons.

Thanks also to Gurinder for giving Tom permission to use his photos on https://avgadgets.com/

And we appreciate the notes of gratitude for keeping the podcast going from: Dylan, Brad, Eric, Stephen, James, Mike, Nathan, Greg, Gurinder, Kevin, Stefan, Jack, and Karl. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!

In the news:

00:18:41 – News: IMAX Signature Sound by DTS

Disney+ IMAX Enhanced content will get optional DTS audio: https://bit.ly/3VNiy6n

00:21:17 – News: Panasonic Micro Lens Array OLED

MZ2000 is the brightest WOLED yet: https://youtu.be/MbmQ98my5bE

00:22:18 – News: LG 2023 OLED Lineup

G3 Series gets Micro Lens Array: https://bit.ly/3XbIYzM

00:24:35 – News: LG Wireless M3 OLED

97=inches, and only a power cord: https://bit.ly/3Cr0Aju

00:25:43 – News: Bigger, Better Samsung QD-OLEDs

Two Series, 77-inch models, better ambient black levels: https://bit.ly/3Gm5DTu

00:27:47 – News: TCL QD-OLEDs

A new brand offering QD-OLED TVs: https://bit.ly/3VSIBZY

00:27:54 – News: No Sony TVs at CES

Hopefully they’re waiting for MediaTek’s newest HDMI chips: https://bit.ly/3IqmU0k

00:29:55 – News: Smaller microLEDs

Modular microLED TVs all the way down to 50-inches: https://bit.ly/3GkkGgv

Comments:

00:31:34 – Comment: Joe N Tell – Spatial Audio Calibration Toolkit

Some clarification about their goals: https://spatialcd.com/

00:33:40 – Comment: Atmos Test Signal Generator

Studio Six Digital’s Surround Generator offers 9.1.6 test signals from an Apple TV 4K: https://bit.ly/3Zc8ve5

00:35:31 – Comment: Michael – Apple TV YouTube App

The easiest way to avoid the exit message and black screen problem.

00:36:44 – Comment: Nathan – APC Battery Replacement

A scary warning had an easy fix.

00:38:28 – Comment: Jack – Projector Screen + Cheez Whiz

A very surprising, but official, method for cleaning stains off a SeymourAV projection screen.

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Happy New Year!

Glasses-free 3D with eye-tracking is coming to Acer SpatialLabs displays. LG’s 2023 SoundBars take on Samsung’s Q-Symphony with Wow Orchestra. Tom watched good shows. And Rob had a travel adventure.

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

00:00:00 – Intro & What We Watched

Rob’s family had quite the Christmas travel adventure. Tom watched Wednesday, The Addams Family, Andor, and Peripheral.

00:17:44 – Listeners of the Week

Our Listeners of the Week are Aras and Eric for their PayPal donations, plus our 137 Patreon Patrons, including Bertrand.

We also appreciate the notes of gratitude for keeping the podcast going from: Dazz, Karl, Aras, Gurinder, Infinite Gary, Jay, Mark, Dan, Bertrand, and Greg. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!

In the news:

00:23:27 – News: Acer SpatialLabs 3D Displays

Glasses-free 3D displays with eye-tracking: https://bit.ly/3WQedjI

00:26:21 – News: LG Wow Orchestra SoundBars

LG adds Wow Orchestra to take on Samsung’s Q-Symphony: https://bit.ly/3IaR1bY

Comments:

00:31:31 – Comment: Mark – YouTube App on Apple TV

Resetting video output settings back to default got it working for him.

00:32:48 – Comment: Jay – Random Space Media 3D

Australian disc publisher has 3D Blu-rays unavailable in North America: https://randomspacemedia.com/collections/3d-blu-ray

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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everybody!

Rob saw Avatar: The Way of Water in HFR 3D, so he shares his lengthy review. Parasound’s founder retired, so there’s a new owner. 77-inch QD-OLEDs have been confirmed for next year. There’s a “truly wireless” TV with a battery. And we list our all-time favorite movies. Some might surprise you!

Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAjW9k

00:00:00 – Intro & What We Watched

Rob has many thoughts about Avatar: The Way of Water in his review of his HFR 3D experience. Tom watched Burnt, and The Bear.

00:27:49 – Listeners of the Week

Our Listeners of the Week are our 135 Patreon Patrons, including Martin, as well as Dan for sending a Movies Anywhere code.

Thanks also to Michael and Dylan for giving permission to use their photos on https://avgadgets.com/

And we appreciate the notes of gratitude for keeping the podcast going from: Lance, Dan, Peter, Jay, Michael, and Martin.

Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!

In the news:

00:31:17 – News: Parasound Has a New Owner

Via Infinite Gary – Richard Schram, founder of Parasound, has retired, and sold the company to David Sheriff: https://bit.ly/3PFJeEU

00:33:17 – News: 77-inch QD-OLEDs in 2023

Samsung Display is making QD-OLED panels with better ambient black levels: https://bit.ly/3PQn96z

00:34:19 – News: Displace Readies 1st “Truly Wireless” TV

A long-life, swappable battery makes for a 55″ OLED with no wires at all: https://bit.ly/3WiN5dE

Comments:

00:37:51 – Comment: Peter – EIPMA Atmos Webinar Series

The Entertainment Industry Professionals Mentoring Alliance posted a 5-part webinar on Atmos: https://www.youtube.com/@eipma7270/videos

00:38:40 – Comment: Michael – SVS Ultra to 4000 Amp Upgrade

SVS gave instructions to build a spacer. Rob just turned his upside down.

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We discuss the Value Electronics Ultra Short Throw and Long Throw Projector Shootout for 2022. Do we agree with their Kings of Projectors picks? Disney+ has ads that take away Atmos. We issue an apology. And careful walking under those on-ceiling speakers!

Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAj65e

00:00:00 – Intro & What We Watched

Tom didn’t finish any shows or movies this week. But Rob watched Emily The Criminal, and thinks you should watch White Lie instead.

00:14:11 – Listeners of the Week

Our Listeners of the Week are our 133 Patreon Patrons, as well as Keshaun for sending a Movies Anywhere code.

We also appreciate the notes of gratitude for keeping the podcast going from: Nick, Billy, Mike, Gurinder, Aras, Travis, and Stephen. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!

In the news:

00:17:36 – News: Value Electronics Projector Shootout

A new King of Ultra Short Throw Projectors was crowned: https://bit.ly/3Wjgh3K

And JVC swept the Long Throw Projectors comparisons: https://bit.ly/3uMMKUm

00:32:42 – News: Disney+ With Ads

If you want to continue without ads and keep Atmos audio, you’ll need to pay $10/month now: https://bit.ly/3HBiEKU

Comments:

00:34:25 – Comment: Chris – Visualizing Waves

Veritasium posted a video from the US Navy’s indoor ocean to demonstrate wave interactions: https://youtu.be/pir_muTzYM8

00:37:13 – Comment: Greg – From UST to 98″ TV

Greg’s take on having gone from an Epson LS500 to an Epson LS800, and now a 98-inch TCL TV.

00:40:05 – Comment: Mario – Pulling In-Wall HDMI Cables

1.25-inch conduit was already installed. Was it big enough to allow Zeskit’s in-wall-rated HDMI cables to fit through a couple of 90 degree bends?

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Velodyne recently returned to the US market. Aperion’s new Energy Amplifiers sure look like ATI designs. Warner Bros Discovery is floating a short name for their combined HBO Max and Discovery+ streaming service. A smaller group of questions this week. Yet somehow our running time is about the same!

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

00:00:00 – Intro & What We Watched

Rob finished The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, and also rewatched Avatar. Tom watched The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special, and Star Wars: Tales of the Jedi. Prepare to let the hate flow through you!

00:23:47 – Listeners of the Week

Our Listeners of the Week are Raf and MediaVerge for their PayPal donations, plus our 133 Patreon Patrons, including Steve.

Thanks also to Jay for sending photos with permission for Tom to use them on https://avgadgets.com/

And we appreciate the notes of gratitude for keeping the podcast going from: Jay, Eric, Mike, Billy, Daniel, Aras, and Steve. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!

In the news:

00:26:18 – News: Return of Velodyne

Via Infinite Gary Velodyne Acoustics has partnered with Origin Acoustics to return to the US market: https://bit.ly/3HcUOoO

00:28:08 – News: Aperion Energy Amplifiers

They look nearly identical to Monoprice’s Monolith amps, so we expect they’re also made by ATI: https://bit.ly/3FyRp2l

00:32:11 – Rumor: HBO Max Becoming MAX?

HBO Max and Discovery+ will merge. Will the new name just be Max? https://bit.ly/3UFJNzs

Comments:

00:34:25 – Comment: Raf – Audyssey LFC Success

Raf found what he believes is the optimal combination of Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Dynamic EQ, and LFC.

00:37:46 – Comment: Eric – Projector Vibration Isolator Success

The Chief CMA-347 Projector Vibration Isolator did the trick! https://bhpho.to/3F8M0NV

00:40:55 – Comment: Martin – Audyssey Editor App Bug

Word that users have reported a bug with how it sets the subwoofer trim level. But a new app update was just released.

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