AV Rant #909: Arbitrary Rules
Tom’s first impressions of the new SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf speakers. A new range of Dolby Vision projectors from Christie for premium cinemas. Disney+ IMAX Enhanced titles finally getting DTS:X. And the future of streaming is…TV channels.
Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBmJcX
00:00:00 – Intro
00:07:36 – SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf First Impressions
00:13:32 – What We Watched
Rob gushes about X-Men ’97 Ep.5, and was pleasantly surprised by Shin Kamen Rider. Tom rewatched some TV shows.
00:25:14 – Listeners of the Week
Our Listeners of the Week are Tyler for his PayPal donation, plus our 132 Patreon Patrons, including Ken and James.
We also appreciate the notes of gratitude for keeping the podcast going from: Ken, Matthew S, James, Matthew M, Michael, and Mike. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!
In the news:
00:27:34 – News: New Christie Dolby Vision Projectors
Premium cinemas will have a new range of Dolby Vision projectors to choose from: https://tinyurl.com/ypuw93p4
00:32:36 – News: DTS:X Arriving on Disney+
It took a while, but IMAX Enhanced titles will get DTS:X audio: https://tinyurl.com/bddjhfmn
00:34:58 – News: Linear Disney+ Channels
Linear, genre-based feeds with ads. Sound familiar? https://tinyurl.com/5frdb3ex
QUESTIONS:
00:38:01 – Bertrand: Starter Turntable System
Easy to use. Not too expensive. We suggest a turntable, plus self-powered speakers that can also connect to a TV.
– Audio-Technica AT-LP60X: https://tinyurl.com/5n6j58mv
– Fluance Ai41: https://tinyurl.com/3sx6r37k
– https://avgadgets.com/fluance-ai41-powered-bookshelf-speakers-review-soundbar-killer/
00:47:29 – Ken: Restaurant Menu TVs
Checking all the boxes for using TVs as restaurant menu displays.
– Sony X77L: https://tinyurl.com/ypahx849
00:55:24 – Matthew S: Worries Over Bass Traps
How crazy should he go with bass trapping? What will actually help his biggest issues (which might not really be that big)?
– https://avgadgets.com/everything-wrong-with-dolby-speaker-layout-diagrams/
– https://avgadgets.com/can-acoustic-panels-make-your-home-theater-sound-worse/
– Multi-Sub Optimizer Software: https://tinyurl.com/4xtwb5he
01:18:33 – James: Final Audyssey Ideas
He’ll be trying some of the suggestions we made, but if his subwoofers don’t move, what are his final options?
– https://avgadgets.com/mic-position-with-loveseat-how-to-run-your-room-correction/
– https://avrant.com/a-12-step-guide-to-setting-up-dual-subwoofers/
– Multi-Sub Optimizer Software: https://tinyurl.com/4xtwb5he
– miniDSP 2×4 HD: https://tinyurl.com/4rfxrbmh
01:24:25 – Matthew M: Subwoofer Disappointment
A subwoofer upgrade didn’t live up to expectations. What changes might help?
– https://avgadgets.com/why-is-my-subwoofer-so-quiet/
– https://avgadgets.com/why-did-my-old-crappy-subwoofer-sound-better/
– https://avgadgets.com/do-i-have-to-pressurize-my-room-with-bass/
– RSL SpeedWoofer 10S MK2: https://tinyurl.com/bdftkz7s
01:34:45 – Michael: BenQ Projector Upgrade
Is going from an HT2050 to an HT3560 worth it?
– https://avgadgets.com/looking-for-a-deal-on-an-epson-projector-buy-refurbished-directly-from-epson/
01:38:14 – Rich: Why Not Use Built-in Apps?
What’s Tom’s reason for using an external streaming device?
01:39:41 – Infinite Gary: Marantz AVR as Audio Extractor?
Could he use a Marantz Receiver to extract HDMI audio and connect it to a pre-HDMI Pre-Pro?
01:43:13 – Mike: Wiring Speaker in Series
Could the higher impedance be a problem for an amplifier?
01:45:15 – Brent: AV Receiver Power
Figuring out if a Denon’s built-in amps are sufficient.
01:51:56 – Discussing Last Week’s Audio Ugliness
The audio YouTubers and Forums were ablaze last week when the word “litigation” got bandied about over some speaker reviews. We’ve no desire to get specific. But we share our generalized thoughts.
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