AV Rant #856: Nuh-Uh, Vincent!
Inity Acoustics offers absorption panels & bass traps at good Canadian prices, but there’s a catch if you’re outside of Ontario. MQA filed for Appointment of Administrators (bankruptcy) in the UK. And we’ll be playing catch-up next week. Sorry!
Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAzkLn
00:00:00 – Intro
Star Wars Celebration chat.
00:04:13 – What We Watched
Rob watched Shazam! Fury of the Gods. Tom watched The Mandalorian, Willow, and The Night Agent.
00:20:34 – Listeners of the Week
Our Listeners of the Week are our 137 Patreon Patrons.
We also appreciate the notes of gratitude from: Micah, David, Martin, Ilango, and Adam. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!
In the news:
00:23:32 – News: Inity Acoustics Canadian Panels
Absorption panels & bass traps at good prices in Canada. But shipping outside of Ontario stings a bit: https://inityacoustics.com/
00:26:33 – News: MQA Bankruptcy
Master Quality Authenticated filed for Appointment of Administrators in the UK: https://bit.ly/3o9EfT0
Comments:
00:32:49 – Comment: Joe – Assisted Living Installations
Updates on previous and upcoming theater installations.
00:37:16 – Comment: Donald – YouTube HDR on Apple TV
Rob gets corrected about Apple TV 4K playing HDR on YouTube.
QUESTIONS:
00:38:21 – Greg: Panasonic Remote Code 2
Getting a Harmony Hub to send Remote Code 2 commands to a device.
– Harmony IR Ports: https://bit.ly/3KDT3Bg
– Harmony IR Versions: https://bit.ly/3MBnlqI
00:43:57 – Dan: HDMI, LAN Noise & Turntables
Can Your System’s HDMI Cables be Too Good? LAN iSilencer revisit. How to buy a turntable.
– https://avgadgets.com/everyone-that-says-their-av-upgrade-is-slightly-better-is-a-liar//shop/
– Audio-Technica LP120: https://bhpho.to/402idz1
– https://avgadgets.com/fluance-rt81-turntable/
– https://avgadgets.com/monolith-by-monoprice-belt-drive-turntable-review/
– https://avgadgets.com/pro-ject-debut-carbon-evo-review-audiophile-cred-on-the-cheap/
– https://avgadgets.com/fosi-audiobox-x2-phono-pre-amplifier-review/
01:05:52 – Andrew: Stereo Setup
Should he add a sub, which sub, and connect using speaker wire? And will insulating inside a display case stand help?
– https://rslspeakers.com/speedwoofer-12s/
01:15:47 – Nathan: HDTV Test on LG Dynamic Tone Mapping
How do we feel about Vincent Teoh not recommending LG’s dynamic tone mapping?
01:21:43 – Micah: Open Basement Questions
Dual subs, acoustic panel core material, AVR Ohms setting, and a desktop setup.
– https://avgadgets.com/monolith-by-monoprice-m-10-v2-thx-subwoofer-review/
– https://avgadgets.com/i-want-a-subwoofer-that-will-pressurize-my-room-a-clear-definition/
– https://avgadgets.com/mismatched-subwoofers-dont-do-it/
– AVR Ohm Setting: https://bit.ly/3UxGThu
– Fosi DA2120C: https://amzn.to/40aORi8
– Fosi DA2120A: https://amzn.to/43tWHG8
01:38:32 – David: HEOS Atmos Music & One Blown Amp
Can Atmos Music from Tidal work via HEOS? Fixing a buzz. And why did one blown amp shut down an entire AVR?
– Tidal Atmos Devices: https://bit.ly/3o9HQAu
01:53:25 – Kiran: Subwoofer Wattage Specs
Do vastly different subwoofer wattage specs make a huge difference?
01:59:22 – Mike: Changing Acoustic Treatment Approaches
He recalls “Live End, Dead End”? How and why have recommendations changed?
– https://avgadgets.com/where-to-place-absorptive-panels-in-your-home-theater/
– https://avgadgets.com/slap-echo-home-theater-101/
– https://avgadgets.com/do-you-need-diffusion-in-your-home-theater/
02:09:28 – Matt: New House, New Projector
Planning a projector & screen upgrade.
– Epson 5050UB: https://bit.ly/3KzbXJe
– Pro Cinema LS12000: https://bit.ly/3zSgWjn
– http://seymourav.com/screens.php
– Elite Screens Acoustic Pro UHD: https://bit.ly/3UsEogB
– https://avgadgets.com/expensive-vs-cheap-projection-screens-what-are-you-paying-for/
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