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

In the news:

– Philips’ Hue Play HDMI Sync Box makes you lights change along with your TV images, and brings out some FILTHY (for a Canadian) language from Rob H.: https://is.gd/zlufJK– TiVo is inserting ads before recorded shows: https://is.gd/A5gcr3
– The CTA created an official 8K Ultra HD definition and logo: https://is.gd/5ovrGo

0:15:21 John H. asks where he should position his in-wall speakers for an Atmos configuration.

0:22:02 Joel N. got a speaker and sub repaired, and now he asks about surge protection and where he should spend his money for audio improvements.
– APC P8V: https://is.gd/pIcUW5

0:33:40 Kev S. gets more clarification about his Sony Receiver’s auto setup, and we discuss buying 4K and 3D discs in advance.

0:44:39 Mark H. sent us subwoofer measurements, so we deep dive on his results, and discuss what bass traps would offer.

1:00:34 Chris T. wants to know why people “hear things they’ve never heard before”, and why auto-EQ can’t make all speakers sound identical.

1:08:37 Clara shares experiences from CEDIA, and asks about using smaller subs close to you with bigger subs farther away.

1:13:13 Francis A. asks what settings to use for his Panasonic UB820 when it’s connected to an LG OLED and a 1080p projector.
– Sewell IBIS Pro manual HDMI switch: https://is.gd/BzGfEU

1:16:42 Bobby K. wants to know all about lossy vs. lossless formats, just how different they are, and what he should listen for if he’s trying to hear the difference.
– Description of the Philips Golden Ears Challenge (discontinued): https://is.gd/KnBcve

1:25:24 Derek W. asks why his “rear” speakers aren’t making any sounds when he uses his Xbox One.

1:31:35 Dan H. sends us on a big rant about “better than CD quality” audio. And we talk about future video quality, too.

1:45:41 Chad B. asks about the requirements for adding Front Wide speakers, and whether he should wait for HDMI 2.1.

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