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Pictures shown in this episode:
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In the news:

– “Tenet” by director Christopher Nolan is foregoing its intended global release, and will instead premiere when it can, where it can, starting August 26: https://is.gd/vWZCNk

– CES 2021 will take place entirely online: https://is.gd/wAIlSq

– AMC Theaters and Universal Studios forged a multi-year deal to allow movies on Premium Video on Demand just 17 days after premiering in theaters, with revenue sharing: https://is.gd/nx0Zqy

Comments:

– Adam G. benefited from good timing when he heard Brandon’s reminder last week that Harmony Remotes can be programmed to select HDMI Output 1 or 2 (or both) when connecting a flat panel TV and a projector to an AV Receiver.

– Patrick P. vouches for Sherwin-Williams’ 7070 Series of neutral gray paint: https://is.gd/BTrLOi

– Christian enjoyed Linus Tech Tips’ efforts to make their own Bluetooth speaker: https://youtu.be/H8GptHQ0W2U

0:25:14 Mike A. asks about a scary, popping sound, whether to use his SPL Meter’s windscreen and max/min button, confirms what he should be measuring, which Epson 2150 settings to use, and what HDMI Video Range means.
– Projector Reviews Epson 2150 calibration: https://is.gd/XLLr2P

0:34:23 Infinite Gary asks if the two calibration slots offered by new 2020 Denon and Marantz Receivers would allow for easy A-B comparisons between internal and external amplification.

0:43:01 Timothy gets us to delve deeper in Dirac vs. other room correction programs.

0:55:25 Raul R. asks what other materials can be used to make DIY absorption panels when Rockwool is expensive or difficult to find.

0:59:57 Wesley M. asks which $1,500 TV he should buy when watching a lot of static content from 8-9 feet away.
– 2021 Vizio P and P Quantum X Series: https://www.vizio.com/en/tv/p-series

1:05:22 James W. asks for the resources that describe how overhead sounds are steered overhead, depending on how you label your speakers, and specifically asks about Top Middles.
– Monoprice Monolith HTP-1 manual (pg. 25): https://is.gd/8vsmZk
– Beyond 7.1.4 by Josh Zyber: https://is.gd/WvPWTg

1:13:35 Chris A. asks how he should deploy Surround speakers when he cannot drill into walls.
– Sanus Steel Series stands: https://is.gd/ADWC8U
– Museum Putty: https://is.gd/PXCHxt
– SVS Prime Satellites: https://is.gd/HQJy64
– NHT SuperZero: https://is.gd/waSvtP

1:23:12 Levi K. asks if he can use a different microphone after losing the Audyssey mic that came with his Marantz SR7010.
– Audyssey mic explanation: https://is.gd/HINs5r

1:27:06 Dazz asks for a battery-powered Bluetooth speaker recommendation and a way to synchronize it with his Onkyo Receiver.
– Avantree AudiKast Bluetooth Transmitter: https://is.gd/yyw9r2
– Sonos Move: https://is.gd/63xma4
– UE Megaboom 3: https://is.gd/2WMMyo
– Thiel Aurora Tour: https://is.gd/vp8elg
– Creative iRoar: https://is.gd/WmHNNx

1:31:32 Eddy (with a brief interruption to pop back to Dazz) asks about upgrading to a 3.0 setup in his apartment and foregoing a subwoofer, as well as which speaker brands he should consider from the dealer he found in Barcelona.

1:44:47 Matt G. laments that there isn’t a single external streaming device that reliably offers the best audio and video formats from every streaming service.

1:55:28 Bobby M. asks for the best way to recreate the car audio, tactile bass experience in a home.
– ButtKicker LFE: https://thebuttkicker.com/buttkicker-lfe/

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