Lots of personal life updates to start the show. Netflix briefly connected to Apple TV App’s Universal Search and Watchlist in a preview of things to come. NVidia Shield firmware Version 9.2 brings Auro-3D and improved Frame Rate Switching, but breaks Google Home integration. And comments on the Van Cave Home Cinema.

Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjC2TSS

00:00:00 – Intro

Tom got a bunch of acoustic panels from Andrew Gash. Rob shares his recent experiences helping his aunt navigate Canada’s healthcare system.

00:28:04 – What We Watched (and Played)

Rob didn’t watch any movies this week, but he played a humorous game that’s about the same length and price as a movie: Thank Goodness You’re Here!

Tom watched the first half of Inside Out 2.

00:40:15 – Listeners of the Week

Our Listeners of the Week are our 133 Patreon Patrons.

We also appreciate the note of gratitude for keeping the podcast going from Stefan. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!

In the news:

00:41:21 – News: Netflix Connects to Apple TV App

They’ve now said it was inadvertent, but Netflix briefly worked with the Apple TV App’s Universal Search and Watchlist in a preview of things to come: https://tinyurl.com/ytcj5ff3

00:44:41 – News: NVidia Shield Update 9.2

The latest firmware adds Auro-3D and better Frame Rate Switching, but breaks Google Home integration: https://avgadgets.com/the-nvidia-shield-gets-an-update-in-2025/

QUESTIONS:

00:46:29 – Dave: Racing Rig Bass Shakers

He custom built his own racing simulation rig. Now he wants to add bass shakers without spending too much.

– ButtKicker Gamer Plus Four Corners: https://tinyurl.com/56wnkkw5

– Single ButtKicker Gamer Pro: https://tinyurl.com/yc3m8wcr

– Dayton Bass Shaker Kit w/ Amp that can power up to four shakers: https://tinyurl.com/yc5era6f

– Least Expensive Dual Dayton Bass Shaker Kit: https://tinyurl.com/hu63ah2z

01:04:31 – John: Which Streaming Box?

Pluses & minuses of Apple TV 4K, NVidia Shield Pro, and Roku Ultra.

01:14:17 – Eliezer: Sweeps & LPF for LFE

We always recommend AudioCheck.net for making your own customized bass sweeps. And that pesky LPF for LFE setting again.

– https://www.audiocheck.net/audiofrequencysignalgenerator_sweep.php

– https://avgadgets.com/lpf-for-lfe-crossover-setting-what-is-correct/

01:20:19 – MR: Ascend Sierra ELX Towers

Our opinions on Ascend Acoustic’s Flagship speakers model.

– https://ascendacoustics.com/collections/elx-series/products/elx-tower-pair

01:29:37 – Infinite Gary: IR from Apple TV Remote

The Volume controls work, but on one of Gary’s Pre-Pros, the Mute button doesn’t respond, so how do you use IR commands from an Apple TV Remote? Also, no sound from XLR inputs. And precise image size calculations.

– Techthusiasm explains IR from Apple TV Remote: https://youtu.be/ZZhHUEHpzbs

01:37:42 – Karl: Kaleidescape Failed Hard Drive

His Kaleidescape system warned him a hard drive had failed. But being a discontinued model means no repair is possible, so we share our thoughts. Also, how many movie theater visits we make each year.

01:45:43 – Nelson: Audyssey Dynamic Volume Effects

He has carefully, manually EQ’d his subwoofers. Will turning on Audyssey Dynamic Volume at night mess that up?

– Denon Quick Select for easy comparisons: https://tinyurl.com/2f2duka5

01:50:00 – Eric: Van Cave Home Cinema

Youthman posted an in-depth tour of an expensive home cinema. A Build Book of the whole process is freely available, so Eric wanted to hear our commentary about all of it.

– Youthman’s Van Cave Tour: https://youtu.be/KvID0xQmf14

– Van Cave Build Book: https://tinyurl.com/w3ucmwtu

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