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0:16:57 Tom reviews the $150 Audio-Technica ATH-CKS5TW fully wireless in-ear headphones: https://is.gd/rCC6bA

In the news:

– Disney, Universal, and Warner Bros have made movies that are still “in theaters” available online for $20, while Sony and Lionsgate plan to follow: https://is.gd/rEMHHj

– Sony unveiled detailed PS5 specs: https://is.gd/7lkkwU

Comments:

– Allen G. recommends the Amazon Fire TV Recast as a network-attached OTA DVR: https://is.gd/LxSifn

– Ted recommends checking out https://amcoustics.com/ for more than just their Room Mode Calculator: https://amcoustics.com/tools/amroc

– Rob reminds listeners about the home theater spreadsheets at https://carltonbale.com/home-theater/home-theater-calculator/ that were recommended by Alan Hutchinson during our HTMarket HT Design Home Theater Seating interview: https://avrant.com/av-rant-685-interview-with-alan-hutchinson-from-htmarket/

0:37:54 Ryan asks if rockwool insulation carries health concerns, what should go on the back of his DIY panels, and what lamp mode to use for HDR on his Epson 5050UB.
– Mineral Wool safety: https://is.gd/wQF4p0

0:44:45 Jason H. asks: Bookshelf or Tower speakers?

0:48:44 Ben F. asks about bass trap placement, and how to dial in more than two subwoofers.
– Multi-Sub Optimizer Software: https://is.gd/dOarPe

0:54:55 Juls asks how to amplify nine Chromecast Audio dongles, and which backer boxes he needs for his in-ceiling speakers.

1:01:23 Nick B. asks about LG’s OLED Light setting, why he sometimes gets a purple tint, and how to setup eARC.

1:09:54 Damien D. asks why one frequency response measurement that looks flatter sounds more boomy.

1:14:42 Daniel W. wants to know if he can move his acoustic panels higher.

1:20:27 Andrew L. & Chris M. ask about Audyssey Dynamic EQ’s “Reference Level Offset”, and the “midrange compensation” setting.

1:31:00 Dan C. gets projector recommendations for his golf simulator.
– Epson HC 3800: https://is.gd/UDZesp
– BenQ HT2150ST: https://is.gd/p8xEL8
– BenQ HT2050A: https://is.gd/1othn3

1:34:07 Victor D. asks if buying Ultra HD Blu-rays is a waste.

1:38:56 Ted M. wants to know if he should follow the “rule of 3rds”, or strictly follow the advice to put his seat 38% of his room’s length from his back wall.

1:43:28 Brandon N. has us compare the Paradigm Cinema 110 CT vs. a Def Tech ProCinema speaker package.

1:47:01 Infinite Gary asks about the 22.2 channel audio that’s part of NHK’s Super Hi-Vision broadcast TV standard, and what we think about audio transients that seem to draw attention to the attacks of individual notes.
– Super Hi-Vision: https://is.gd/xmmeCw

1:58:05 Anthony asks about 20 Point White Balance and whether he should ever change the Target Luminance value.

2:02:57 Clara has us speculate what will happen to TV and other AV gear prices this year.

2:08:02 Mark R. writes to us on behalf of his brother, Mick, who has a two-storey theater, and questions about: speaker options, configuration and placement, subwoofer placement, projector mounting and screen size, acoustic treatment, and more.
– APC J15 battery backup: https://is.gd/GmGgSh

2:28:48 Francis A. asks why his Panasonic UB820 Ultra HD Blu-ray player is always stuck in Dolby Vision, and how to backup 3D Blu-rays and play them using Plex.
– MakeMKV: http://www.makemkv.com/
– Rob discussing 3D Blu-ray conversion on the Entertainment 2.0 Podcast: https://is.gd/1IfSDe
– Converting 3D Blu-rays to SBS MKV: https://is.gd/48cUth

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