Sony’s PlayStation VR2 is getting a PC adapter. MIT researchers created a sound-suppressing fabric. Measurements of acoustically transparent fabrics. A spreadsheet tool for getting subwoofer recommendations. And our Godzilla Minus One reviews!

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

00:00:00 – Intro

Our minor mishaps while recording our previous episode were clearly the only significant event last week.

00:07:13 – What We Watched

Rob watched The Big Short. Tom finished his The Good Place rewatch. And we both saw Godzilla Minus One.

00:32:35 – Listeners of the Week

Our Listeners of the Week are our 135 Patreon Patrons.

We also appreciate the notes of gratitude for keeping the podcast going from: Mike, Sasi, Dazz, and Adam. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!

In the news:

00:33:58 – News: PS VR2 PC Adapter

Sony announced a PC Adapter for the PS VR2 headset & Sense controllers coming Aug 7 for $60: https://tinyurl.com/3hxcrn6c

00:38:38 – News: MIT Sound Curtain

A piezoelectric fabric that can reduce sound wave transmission. But the headlines and images are a bit misleading: https://avgadgets.com/beyond-the-clickbait-the-mit-sound-curtain/

Comments:

00:46:55 – Comment: Nathan – AT Fabric Measurements

Nathan compiled a forum thread with info about absorption panels, including measurements of popular DIY acoustically transparent fabrics: https://tinyurl.com/2x37yhk3

– Mellotone Premium Grill Cloth: https://tinyurl.com/ymmknu44

QUESTIONS:

00:50:01 – Stephen: 2-Channel Sub Integration

His Pre-Pro has no bass management. So what’s the best way to integrate a subwoofer with his Tower speakers?

– https://avgadgets.com/subwoofer-placement-crawling-bass/

– https://avgadgets.com/qotd-do-i-crossover-tower-speakers/

– https://avgadgets.com/best-ways-to-manually-improve-your-room-correction/

– https://avgadgets.com/to-the-audiophile-magic-is-real/

– miniDSP 2×4 HD: https://tinyurl.com/4rfxrbmh

01:02:33 – Kevin: Moving Seats Forward Isn’t Free

Some pushback on our advice to just move your seats forward if you get a smaller display. What about bass modes and other effects on the audio?

01:07:56 – Steve: Worth Going Beyond 7.1.4?

Many Immersive Audio soundtracks aren’t utilizing Audio Objects to their full extent. So is it even worth having more than 11 speakers?

01:20:50 – Mike: Long HDMI Solutions

Can HDBaseT adapters work with any network switch? Can he solve his signal drop-out issues without pulling any new cable?

– Just Add Power MaxColor HDMI over IP (expensive): https://tinyurl.com/2a9a2kwf

– Monoprice In-Wall & UHS Certified Fiber Optic HDMI: https://tinyurl.com/yyruz8s5

01:30:12 – Adam: JVC & Outdoor WiiM

Are JVC’s laser projectors worth it over the NP5? Should he wait for the new WiiM Amp Pro? Is there an outdoor WiiM Amp?

– TIC Audio AMP150 (uses WiiM App): https://tinyurl.com/52sxsrew

– TIC Weatherproof Box & Mount: https://tinyurl.com/dseym6jd

– https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2

01:41:36 – Henry: Hiding Cables & Wires

In a rental situation, what’s a good way to hide wires run near baseboards without making holes or using adhesive?

– Curtain Skirt: https://avgadgets.com/7-ways-to-hide-cables-in-your-home-theater/

01:44:00 – Sasi: Subwoofer Recommendation Tool

Sasi figured the AV Forums subwoofer chart should be an interactive tool. So he made one! And we give some feedback, as requested.

– Click File and Make a Copy: https://tinyurl.com/yckzmr2j

01:54:48 – John: Battery Backup Options

We quickly shoot down his idea of plugging his multiple Crown amplifiers into voltage regulators and a battery backup. But we still like the CyberPower UPS he already prefers for all his other home theater gear.

– CyberPower CP1500PFC Horizontal & Rack-mountable Sine Wave UPS: https://tinyurl.com/ycyfn2sv

02:02:26 – Infinite Gary: OLED Power Saving

Gary prefers quite a dim image. Should he use the power saving features of his LG G3 OLED to bring the peak white level down?

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