AV Rant #802: Sofabaton X1 First Impressions
Rob’s early take on setting up and using the Sofabaton X1 Universal Remote. Is it the Harmony replacement we’ve been hoping for?
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00:00:00 – Intro
Rob’s been catching up on Supergirl, and Tom has started Moon Knight and saw Turning Red, as well.
00:09:05 – Listeners of the Week
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00:13:33 – Sofabaton X1 Impressions
David wrote in last week with his take, and Rob compares his initial experience setting up and using the new universal remote: https://is.gd/Yq8xPu
Comments:
00:39:57 – Comment: Gurinder – Wii 2 HDMI Adapter
Only $8: https://is.gd/mLl4ts
00:41:20 – Comment: Mark – Zap-Pop-Pop caused by Wireless?
Trying to help out John with his NVidia Shield audio problems.
QUESTIONS:
00:41:54 – Will: BenQ HT3550 screen blanking
We explain why his screen goes blank for a few seconds every time he goes back to his Apple TV 4K’s menu.
00:45:20 – Ari: Turntable with SoundBar
We describe what’s needed to connect a turntable to a SoundBar, suggest some record players that make it easy, and explain what’s needed to also use headphones.
– Fosi Audio Box X2: https://is.gd/YFGLfm
– Emotiva XPS-1: https://is.gd/LMhVUE
– Audio-Technica LP120: https://is.gd/GZHGx0
– LP120xBT: https://is.gd/xHDIdk
– LP60xBT: https://is.gd/2aCmr2
– Monolith Turntable: https://is.gd/wCikj5
– Emotiva PT-1: https://is.gd/qlXKAT
– Marantz NR1510: https://is.gd/2ZpnmZ
– NR1711 at A4L: https://is.gd/8Tz6Bu
– Denon S660H: https://is.gd/YUR8Z3
00:54:31 – Luke: 43″ TV as Computer Monitor
Options for small TVs / large monitors with all the gaming features.
– Sony X85J: https://is.gd/sPsSyQ
– Samsung QN90A: https://is.gd/wqcWXR
– Sony X80J: https://is.gd/HNTRwT
01:02:19 – Alex: Unsatisfied with Bass
We surmise why Alex, despite having the necessary gear and treatments, still isn’t enjoying his bass.
– https://avgadgets.com/should-i-add-acoustic-foam-to-my-home-theater/
– https://avgadgets.com/setting-up-dual-subwoofers/
– 12 Step Guide: https://is.gd/EIetov
01:18:21 – Miguel: NHT or Ascend
Not sure we help, but we talk through Miguel’s speaker choice.
01:29:39 – Nathan: Desktop Audio Issues
Sending a computer’s HDMI output through an Oppo 203 is causing problems we think we can resolve.
01:34:16 – Matt: Ground Up Construction
A carpenter is building his own house with a theater. We discuss in-wall speakers, backer boxes, why we don’t often recommend Axiom anymore, and amplification.
– Emotiva BasX A3: https://is.gd/dU7qHa
01:48:17 – Mike: HDBaseT Handshake Problem
We think some Harmony Activity programming might resolve an HDMI handshake issue.
01:52:24 – Tim: In-ceiling Surrounds
We don’t actually want Tim to change his setup at all. But if he insists, we have affordable in-ceiling speaker options.
– Monoprice Alpha 8″: https://is.gd/ng2Wpg
– Alpha Back Cans: https://is.gd/d16o1F
– Sonance MAG6: https://is.gd/En6IMW
– MAG6 Back Cans: https://is.gd/wYbPax
01:56:55 – Anonymous: 4K/HDR Worth It?
Do 4K and HDR compatibility from a projector result in real-world differences? And what’s the advantage of Audyssey MultEQ XT32 or MultEQ XT?
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