Netflix disc-by-mail is coming to an end. Black Friday deals on huge TVs were impressive. Subwoofer repair, installation, and calibration. Should you get an open box OLED? And much more!

Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAhgRd

00:00:00 – Intro & What We Watched

Rob started The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. Tom watched Alita: Battle Angel, and Top Gun: Maverick.

00:16:05 – Listeners of the Week

Our Listeners of the Week are Gurinder and Steve for their PayPal donations, plus our 139 Patreon Patrons, as well as Greg for maybe hooking up Rob with a Harmony Ultimate + Hub for his parents!

We also appreciate the notes of gratitude for keeping the podcast going from: Greg, Gurinder, Kris, Greg S, Jack, Aras, and BJ. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!

In the news:

00:19:28 – News: End of Netflix Discs-by-Mail

DVD.com a Netflix Company will likely close in 2023: https://bit.ly/3Vs34FS

00:24:48 – The 2022 Black Friday That Was

The deals are done now, but we just reminisce about some that stood out.

Comments:

00:30:02 – Comment: Greg – Sonos Headphone Solution

A forgotten Sonos device allowed for wireless headphones.

QUESTIONS:

00:31:46 – Dan: Subs, SPL Meters, AVR Reviews & Polk Reserve

Sub repair or replacement? Which SPL Meter to buy. Denon vs Marantz sound. And our take on Polk Reserve.

– Velodyne repairs: https://bit.ly/3GYmvS0

– SVS Sealed: https://bit.ly/3VHUceD

– HSU ULS-15 MK2: https://bit.ly/3Vn2XLF

– PSA S1512: https://bit.ly/3UiUc3N

– https://avgadgets.com/using-an-spl-app-in-your-home-theater/

– Calibrated Galaxy CM-140 from Cross-Spectrum Labs: https://bit.ly/3Vzybi4

– Triplett SoniChek TSC-MC1: https://bit.ly/3XDeZ4W

– BAFX 3370: https://amzn.to/2NF7I15

– https://avgadgets.com/psychology-of-home-theater/

00:55:20 – Julian: Flood & DIY Panels

We commiserate with a fellow indoor flood victim. And do his DIY panels need an air gap?

01:00:38 – Karl: Tiny Subs, In-wall Subs, Tom Rage

Small or in-wall subs for a small room. And AT screen choices enrage Tom.

– JL Audio Fathom In-wall SYS-213: https://bit.ly/3gQUvoP

01:16:00 – Joe: Weird Epson Setting & Screen Wrinkle

Grasping at straws about weird Epson LS10500 4K HDR settings, and why his screen has a wrinkle.

01:20:39 – Kris: Computer Monitor for Photo Editing

Photo editing monitor at a “reasonable price”.

– Dell U2723QE: https://dell.to/3isIzKx

– Dell S2722QC: https://dell.to/3VzAx0o

01:25:04 – Infinite Gary: Why QD-OLED Beats W-OLED

Was he right to always object to the fourth, white sub-pixel?

01:30:21 – Jay: Calculating Field of View

How to do it mathematically, and online calculators.

– https://avgadgets.com/what-is-fov-field-of-view-and-why-is-it-important/

– https://www.tvfindr.com/tv-size-seating-distance/

01:36:18 – Kevin: Open Box OLED?

Are open box OLED prices too good to be true?

01:39:51 – Michael: Gigantic 1 Foot Difference

His seat moved one foot. Now Audyssey’s subwoofer trim level results are crazy. What to do?

– https://avgadgets.com/proper-microphone-positions-for-home-theater-measurements/

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