AV Rant #771: New 2021 JVC Projectors
JVC’s 2021 Laser 8K e-shiftX Procision & Reference Series projectors have been announced! We go through the specs & features of the DLA-NZ7 / RS2100, NZ8 / RS3100 & NZ9 / RS4100. And later in the podcast, we compare them to the previous NX Series and discuss whether they’re worth an upgrade.
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In the news:
00:10:40 – News: 2021 JVC Laser 8K e-shiftX projectors
JVC announced new Procision (NZ) and Reference Series (RS) projector models, and we go through all the details.
– https://avgadgets.com/jvc-8k-e-shift-laser-projectors/
– JVC projector lineup: https://is.gd/wNGaKm
– The Screening Room JVC webinar: https://is.gd/MFilRj
00:23:53 – News: Locast shut down
Via Karl – A District Court judge ruled against Locast’s copyright exemption defense, leading them to halt all operations: https://is.gd/U3HYEw
00:26:19 – Comments:
– Jason wound up purchasing a dual tape deck for his son from a pawn shop.
QUESTIONS:
00:27:37 – Marc F: Denon switches to ESS DACs
Denon used to use AKM DACs, but since the fire at AKM’s factory, they’ve switched to ESS. Will it make a difference?
– https://avgadgets.com/what-is-a-dac-do-you-need-one/
00:30:26 – Monty N: Wireless earphones for iPhone
We give our recommendation for around $200.
– Apple AirPods Pro: https://is.gd/QBDKH7
– TCL MoveAudio S600: https://avgadgets.com/tcl-moveaudio-s600-in-ear-earbuds/
– Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2: https://is.gd/xULh8u
– Sony 1000XM4: https://is.gd/rMKCU3
– Anker Spirit Dot 2: https://is.gd/mE3POa
00:38:37 – Marc S: Sony X900F Dolby Vision issues
00:45:09 – Steven T: In-wall speaker options
We also mention some on-wall options for Surrounds, and discuss using insulation above a drop tile ceiling as acoustic treatment.
– Aperion Clearus in-walls: https://is.gd/vsltoL & Novus on-walls: https://is.gd/9kOTZf
– Elac Debut 2.0 in-walls: https://is.gd/fjATda & on-walls: https://is.gd/nnBxeV
– HSU in-walls: https://is.gd/Dr4aKY
– KEF in-walls at Accessories4Less: https://is.gd/vxkVMk
– KEF T-Series on-walls: https://is.gd/lHPpYJ
– Monoprice Alpha in-walls: https://is.gd/vY37dC
– Monoprice Monolith THX in-walls: https://is.gd/TBf0aQ
00:58:09 – James C: Where to sell speakers & amps
– The Music Room: https://tmraudio.com/sell-your-gear/
– https://www.audiogon.com/
– https://www.usaudiomart.com/
– AVS Forum Classifieds: https://is.gd/5gOCrj
01:05:49 – Dwain: Non-ideal acoustic panel placement
01:07:59 – Jonathan: RIP SeaDen Theater 🙁
Jonathan is forced to rebuild his theater after a flood. He asks about expanding his setup to 5.2.4 plus Zone 2, upgrading to a Dolby Vision Ultra HD Blu-ray player, and the future of physical discs.
– Fosi TDA7498E 2-ch amp: https://is.gd/VhcNCK
– Panasonic UB820: https://is.gd/3GcTxn
– https://www.nextgenhometheater.com/dolby-vision-uhd-blu-ray-movies/
01:23:22 – Luke: All about Dolby Vision
Playing Dolby Vision discs when your player only outputs HDR10, TV-led vs. player-led, and how different does it really look?
01:37:07 – Karl: Worth upgrading to the new JVC Laser projectors?
01:44:28 – Sam P: Step-by-step DIY acoustic panels
– https://avrant.com/listener-advice-rob-w-on-movie-poster-absorption-panels/
– https://avgadgets.com/how-to-install-acoustic-panels-the-right-way/
– https://avgadgets.com/movie-poster-acoustic-panels-heres-the-trick/
– https://www.audioholics.com/diy-audio/diy-absorbers-for-the-less-than-handy-man-part-1
– Lonely Rocker: https://youtu.be/tLk6fQVcoSw
– 42Pursuit: https://youtu.be/tPEouyiEt3Q
– Fence Lattice: https://is.gd/GQbKk7
01:49:50 – Brandon N: Stereo panning examples
– The Eye by Yello: https://is.gd/4oGyCf
– Tom’s Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3vJv5V2obnr3OrNeqadPdb
– Panning Pink Noise: https://youtu.be/oPCgHm80vo4
– AudioCheck tests: https://is.gd/dgtya0
01:52:39 – Mark V: Stop window vibration
– Neoprene Sheet: https://is.gd/htuuJ5
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