AV Rant #820: Rob Hates Everything
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00:00:00 – Intro
Rob watched Everything, Everywhere, All at Once. Tom watched the latest season of Love, Death & Robots, and started Only Murders in the Building.
00:10:45 – Listeners of the Week
Our Listeners of the Week are Doug & Carolyn, Dane, and Michael for their PayPal donations, plus our 138 Patreon Patrons, including Chris and Bertrand, as well as Gurinder and Stan for sending movie codes, and Seth for helping us out with those Audio Advice Home Theater & Audio Show tickets & promo codes.
We also appreciate the notes of gratitude for keeping the podcast going from: Julian, Greg, Gurinder, Dale, Kris, Shawn, Martin, Raf, Bertrand, Stan, and Seth. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!
In the news:
00:17:36 – News: Power Sound Audio Promo
10% – 20% off speakers (except Towers): https://bit.ly/3oSlsca
00:18:29 – News: Auro-3D Bought Out
Auro Technologies has been purchased by Saffelberg Investments: https://bit.ly/3SmivOC
00:19:32 – News: Aperion Theatrus Series
High sensitivity, high power-handling, on-wall speakers using folded ribbon tweeters: https://bit.ly/3Qiyag4
QUESTIONS:
00:26:21 – Doug & Carolyn: Open Room Upgrades
We have TV, speaker & AV Receiver suggestions for their “concert hall corner”.
– LG C1 OLED: https://bit.ly/3BEt5uy
– Samsung QN90A QLED: https://bit.ly/3BDKRhb
– HSU CCB-8: https://bit.ly/3Slvb8l
– Martin Logan Motion 35XTi: https://bit.ly/3vxIhpl
– Klipsch RP-600M II: https://bit.ly/3cZ7OkO
– https://avgadgets.com/do-i-need-an-external-amplifier/
– Emotiva BasX A2: https://bit.ly/3cXavDn
– Marantz NR1711: https://bit.ly/3BDHo2c
– Marantz SR5015: https://bit.ly/3P4J9sA
– Denon X3700H: https://bit.ly/3bt5HoQ
00:45:32 – Jack: Cleaning AT Screen
We say to contact the manufacturer, but suggest methods we’re comfortable with.
00:47:32 – Mark: A Bit More Bass
Do you turn up the sub’s dial, or the AVR’s trim level?
– https://avgadgets.com/subwoofer-output-clipping-real-problem-or-urban-legend/
00:50:20 – Julian: Projector Flicker, Focus & HEOS
We discuss projector lamp flicker, uneven focus when using lens shift, upgrade options, HDR to SDR conversion, and why HEOS stopped working.
– Lamp Reconditioning: https://bit.ly/3ztH7MO
– HEOS Support: https://bit.ly/3JzlCi7
– HEOS App Reset: https://bit.ly/3PYZCPZ
01:05:35 – Sean: 4K Projector Screen Sizes
We detail the distances required when installing a 4K projector, and what a “4K screen” means.
01:10:37 – Infinite Gary: Audyssey Flat, Projector Sharpness
We explain the Audyssey Flat setting, Dolby Atmos Module placement, identical amp channels, and why a 1080p projector can look sharper than a 4K one.
– https://avgadgets.com/best-placement-of-up-firing-dolby-atmos-enabled-modules/
01:19:30 – Travis: Sub Crossover with 2.0 Setup
With only 2 speakers, how do you get Audyssey not to EQ down to 20Hz?
– https://avgadgets.com/__trashed-3/
– Dayton SUB-1000: https://bit.ly/3JtDECz
– SUB-1000L: https://bit.ly/3zRR8oq
01:26:28 – Greg: From Pioneer to PSB
Greg double checks that his speaker replacement wasn’t a mistake.
01:30:31 – Chris: Stable Speaker Stands
His thin, adjustable-height stands fell over.
– Dayton SSWB36: https://bit.ly/3BDArOJ
01:32:20 – Vince: Matching Front Wides
How identical do Front Wides need to be to your Fronts & Surrounds?
01:34:38 – Kris: Upgrades for Fun
Kris just wants to change something. New amp? Or Kaleidescape?
01:38:21 – Dan: Subwoofer Setup Tedium
Trial & error worked. But is there not a better way?
01:42:18 – Shawn: Big Amp, Prettier Speakers
Suggestions for lots of Watts, and higher output speakers that still look nice.
– Emotiva BasX A2: https://bit.ly/3vD5l66
– Crown XLi 1500: https://bit.ly/3JzoZph
– Outlaw Model 2220 Monoblocks: https://bit.ly/3vy4mE8
– Emotiva XPA-3: https://bit.ly/3Jqok9A
– Martin Logan Motion 35XTi: https://bit.ly/3ORKqCV
01:47:36 – Ryan: Best $2,000 Projector
Unhappy with his Optoma UHD55, we give alternatives.
– https://www.projectorcentral.com/BenQ-HT3550-vs-Epson-Home-Cinema-4010.htm
01:53:29 – Martin: Insulation Density
We detail which density of insulation is best for absorption panels, and discuss Martin’s room layout.
01:58:31 – Raf: Hearing Receiver Differences
Online reviewers always say they hear a difference. How can that not be true?
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