AV Rant #852: A Denon Died, Don’t Despair
We discuss the biggest Oscar winners from the 95th Academy Awards. Roku’s own branded TVs are available for sale exclusively at Best Buy. Filmmaker Mode for Dolby Vision is in the works for next year. And Clint’s Harmony Hub and desktop software both stopped working, so switching to the smartphone app now seems mandatory.
Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAvMXq
00:00:00 – Intro
00:02:30 – What We Watched
Rob watched Creed II, Star Trek: Prodigy, and Crimes of the Future. Tom watched R.I.P.D., and 1917.
00:13:57 – Listeners of the Week
Our Listeners of the Week are our 138 Patreon Patrons, as well as Andrew for sending links for the Hal9000 Fan Edit versions of Star Wars, and Bryan for letting Monoprice know he bought a Dark Matter Sentry mic because of Tom’s review.
We also appreciate the notes of gratitude for keeping the podcast going from: Gurinder, Bertrand, David, and Alex. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!
In the news:
00:22:58 – News: Oscar Winners
Popular movies actually won this year at the 95th Academy Awards: https://bit.ly/3LqQXXb
00:27:05 – News: Roku TVs at Best Buy
Affordable Roku branded TVs with ok specs are now exclusively at Best Buy: https://bit.ly/3YQaDqs
00:29:05 – News: Dolby Vision Filmmaker Mode
The UHD Alliance plans a Filmmaker Mode for Dolby Vision: https://bit.ly/40bfgfQ
00:32:08 – Heads Up: Harmony Hub & Desktop Software
Clint DeBoer’s Harmony Hub and Remote suffered an “account conflict”, and the desktop software won’t load. Seems the smartphone app is the only thing still working.
QUESTIONS:
00:34:40 – Stefen: Screens, Backer Boxes & Lens Covers
What do more expensive projection screens get you? All about backer boxes. Differences between insulation. And projector lens covers.
– https://avgadgets.com/expensive-vs-cheap-projection-screens-what-are-you-paying-for/
– https://avgadgets.com/best-practices-are-not-always-best-advice/
– https://avgadgets.com/do-my-in-ceiling-speakers-need-to-be-sealed/
00:54:49 – Alex: UPS Battery Backup
What gear needs a battery? How big does your UPS need to be?
– https://avgadgets.com/iogear-professional-online-ups-review/
– APC Gaming Performance: https://bit.ly/3FuIa2H
– APC BE850G2: https://bhpho.to/3JEZpRu
– Amazon Basics UPS: https://amzn.to/3yCE7h4
01:07:32 – David: Denon Repair Woes
A long story about a stereo repair shop, and wondering if he should get a new Denon or something else entirely.
– https://avgadgets.com/is-it-worth-fixing-my-av-gear/
– https://avgadgets.com/monoprice-is-going-8k/
– X6700H from A4L: https://bit.ly/429OpTv
01:24:23 – Dan: SoundBar With Sub Out
Most SoundBars have a wireless subwoofer. Which ones can plug into a regular sub?
– Denon DHT-S217: https://bit.ly/3LufQkP
– Yamaha SR-B20A: https://bit.ly/3LIb2IX
– Bluesound PULSE: https://bit.ly/3yFOtN3
– Sennheiser AMBEO Plus: https://bit.ly/3mT9rph
– AMBEO Max: https://bit.ly/3ZV52AD
– Passive KEF HTF7003: https://bit.ly/40rUtVN
01:28:50 – Jens: Panels, Dual Subs & Onkyo AVR
We discuss the acoustic treatments he installed, give some reassurance about his dual subwoofer setup, and think a Receiver upgrade isn’t out of the question.
– https://avgadgets.com/av-receiver-upgrade-checklist/
– HD Fury Vertex2: https://bit.ly/3yGzT87
01:48:06 – Carl: Flexible Backer Box
Dynamat DynaBox is just what he needs: https://amzn.to/3JHEddt
01:49:33 – Infinite Gary: Importing Panasonic & ATSC 3.0
Is it worth importing a Panasonic OLED? And will ATSC 3.0 ever deliver on its promises?
– The Future of TV: https://bit.ly/3mIZ4UH
01:58:09 – Mark: Did I Damage My Speakers?
How to determine if you’ve done speaker damage. And where to look up any movie’s mastering volume.
– BEQ Catalogue: https://bit.ly/3YRv0no
– https://avgadgets.com/how-to-test-a-speaker-you-think-is-broken/
– https://avgadgets.com/testing-your-home-theater-subwoofer-is-it-working/
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