AV Rant #879: One Broken App
Tom is back! Our thanks to Joe for guest co-hosting last week. PS5’s latest update puts Tempest 3D Audio in a Dolby Atmos container. Denon announced their X6800H Receiver. AVA Cinema Remote could be a (more expensive) Harmony replacement, if a lawsuit doesn’t kill it. And leaks reveal an Xbox Series X refresh, and plans for a new console in 2028.
Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAVkpw
00:00:00 – Intro
00:06:19 – What We Watched
Rob finished S.3 of Star Wars Rebels, Pixar’s Elemental, the Apple Movies release of Barbie, and has been listening to the Strike Force Five Podcast.
Tom also started Star Wars Rebels, and is watching La Vuelta.
00:27:45 – Listeners of the Week
Our Listeners of the Week are Ty for making an automatic monthly donation on PayPal, plus our 133 Patreon Patrons, including Bertrand.
We also appreciate the notes of gratitude from: Ty, Dazz, Jared, James, and Rohan. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!
In the news:
00:31:20 – News: Dolby Atmos on PS5
Via Mark – Sony’s Tempest 3D Audio gets put into an Atmos container, and everything comes out as Atmos now: https://tinyurl.com/yc3f3r7z
00:33:15 – News: Denon X6800H AVR
13-ch processing, 11 amps built-in, HDMI 2.1 switching: https://avgadgets.com/denon-avr-x6800h-av-receiver-first-look/
00:35:36 – News: AVA Cinema Remote
Along with the AVA Nano Brain hub, it looks promising as a (more expensive) Harmony replacement, if it survives a lawsuit: https://tinyurl.com/bddb6e6h
00:39:35 – News: Xbox Console Leaks
Series S “Ellewood”, Series X “Brooklin”, and “Sebile” controller refreshes in 2024: https://tinyurl.com/mtkhx7e7
New hybrid next gen console in 2028: https://tinyurl.com/2rkf922p
CORRECTIONS:
00:43:53 – Correction: Roger – Denon X1800H Has Pre-Outs
Not only does the North American version have Zone 2, it also gains Front L/R pre-outs.
00:45:56 – Correction: Herb & Sasi – RP22 Background Noise Level
Rob & Joe overlooked the use of NCB rather than dBA when measuring ambient noise floor levels.
Comments:
00:48:25 – Comment: James – Denon ECO Mode & Video Processing
Auto ECO Mode is the real deal, but more heat comes from Video Conversion being on.
REVIEW Revisit:
00:49:47 – Soundcore Motion X600 Review Update
Tom is more impressed than he was initially: https://avgadgets.com/soundcore-motion-x600-portable-speaker-review/
QUESTIONS:
00:52:11 – Scott & Jorge: NVidia Shield Stereo Signal Issues
Scott’s getting 2-ch in a DD+ container from Netflix. Jorge seemingly lost 2-ch output.
Netflix Data Usage Settings: https://tinyurl.com/4jmuxkun
01:00:36 – Jonathan: DIY Fan Blade Infrasonic Sub
Our take on a DIY project that made the rounds: https://tinyurl.com/2emptwfu
– https://avgadgets.com/everything-you-know-about-bass-in-home-theater-is-wrong/
01:05:25 – Bertrand: Room Orientation & APC Errors
It might be moot, but still a good exercise on how to determine the best room orientation. And what do the errors flashing on his APC BR1350MS Battery Backup mean?
01:16:37 – Dazz: SVS Brand Loyalty & Future Screen Plans
SVS NSD Series repairs & service, and how we’d plan for his next display screen.
01:27:46 – Rob: Height Speaker Mounts & Headphone Amp Buzz
Which VESA 100 Height Speaker Mounts to get. And why a headphone tube amp is buzzing.
– Pyle Locking Mounts: https://tinyurl.com/5n8az47j
– Monoprice VESA 100: https://tinyurl.com/mseywswr
– Monoprice Large Range VESA 100: https://tinyurl.com/2nx8znjp
– https://avgadgets.com/turn-speakers-upside-down-when-mounted-high/
01:38:27 – Ty: Disney+ on Xbox Series X
Maybe it’s just time to get a streaming stick.
01:43:04 – Michael: Mix & Match Surrounds
What happens when you use two different pairs of Surrounds for multiple rows of seats, and how to deal with them.
– https://avgadgets.com/speaker-impedance-rating/
01:49:51 – Jared: Front Left & Right Behind AT Screen
Is it better to be within Dolby’s guidelines, but close to the side walls, or narrower than Dolby says?
01:54:58 – Mike: Using a Harmony Remote in 2023
If you buy brand new gear, can you find it in Harmony’s database?
– https://avgadgets.com/is-harmony-still-an-option-for-2023/
01:57:50 – Rohan: Missing Audio Mystery
After upgrading to a Marantz SR6015, sometimes his speakers go silent. Tom & Rob are on the case, and immediately think of a prime suspect.
– https://avgadgets.com/what-is-killing-home-theater/
– https://avgadgets.com/what-is-hdmi-standby-pass-through-and-how-does-it-work/
– https://avgadgets.com/lpf-for-lfe-crossover-setting-what-is-correct/
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