Tom is away this week. But we have a TV update anyway. Lee Overstreet AND Joe Klusnick both join Rob H. for the long-awaited 3-man episode. It finally happened!

Lee’s MantelMount experience. Joe’s Kaleidescape viewing. Arcam Radia Series AV Amplifiers, Pre-Pro, Amps & Speakers. Arendal 1610 Series 8 Speakers. And why not lease your PS5 and own nothing?

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

00:00:00 – Intro

3 hosts? Yup. Lee Overstreet and Joe Klusnick are BOTH here!

00:01:54 – Update on Tom’s TV

Tom might be away, but that doesn’t prevent us from saying how his TV repair is going.

00:03:36 – Joe’s Appearance on HTG

Joe Klusnick talked with Scott Wilkinson on Home Theater Geeks about building his home theater: https://youtu.be/0jNRX771ZRA

00:04:12 – Lee’s MantelMount Installation

Lee helped a friend install a TV above a fireplace, and he has thoughts on https://www.mantelmount.com/ . We also discuss what to do about the audio.

– Klipsch Reference R-34C: https://tinyurl.com/4hct47ek

– Polk Signature Elite ES35: https://tinyurl.com/yw327ka5

– Klipsch Flexus SoundBars: https://tinyurl.com/kwzdvfwd

– Samsung Q-Series SoundBars: https://tinyurl.com/4nyu56du

00:19:41 – Contact Info

Email: Question at AVRant dot com

Lee on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/leeoversky.bsky.social

Joe on AVS Forum: https://www.avsforum.com/members/jskmdwk.7537874/

00:20:56 – What We Watched

Joe watched Indecent Proposal, and 21 on Kaleidescape, plus Wuthering Heights at a Dolby Cinema. Rob watched Hamnet. Lee watched Severance S.2, and Station Eleven.

00:38:49 – Listeners of the Week

Our Listeners of the Week are our 121 Patreon Patrons, including John.

We also appreciate the notes of gratitude for keeping the podcast going from: Kenny, Infinite Gary, Kevin, Davide, Greg, Karl, and John. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!

In the news:

00:42:26 – News: Arcam Radia Series Electronics

– https://www.arcam.co.uk/our-products.htm

AVA15, 25 & 35 AV Amplifiers. AVP45 Pre-Pro. PA4 & PA9 Amps: https://tinyurl.com/5bfbr6dn

00:50:15 – News: Arcam Radia Speakers

R15 & 25 Bookshelf. R35C Center. R35 & 45 Towers. R25B Subwoofer: https://tinyurl.com/mrkrfard

00:58:23 – News: Arendal 1610 Series 8 Speakers

1610 Bookshelf 8. 1610 Center 8. 1610 Tower 8. 1610 Slim 8: https://tinyurl.com/4nywf8dj

01:06:24 – News: Lease a PS5

Why own anything?

– https://direct.playstation.com/en-gb/leasing

Comments:

01:13:01 – Comment: Jonathan – Copper Wire vs. Banana

Tom’s Hardware posted an article about a diyAudio Forum experiment in which music signals were sent through copper wire, wet mud, and a banana for comparison: https://tinyurl.com/ycy3w5cn

QUESTIONS:

01:17:22 – Dan: Maximum Apple Music Player

Can any standalone music streaming device playback Apple Music in 24/192?

01:23:25 – Dale: Rick’s Audiophile Upgrade

Dale is helping his friend, Rick. Which new 2.1 Integrated Amp and Subwoofer should Rick buy? What if he wants new speakers and a turntable? And then we turn our attention to acoustically treating Dale’s own spare bedroom setup.

– WiiM Amp Ultra: https://tinyurl.com/hw5vn664

– ToneWinner AD-60: https://tinyurl.com/37a6tyzw

– Monoprice Hybrid Tube Pre-Amp: https://tinyurl.com/bdf2ks3j

– Peachtree Integrated Amps: https://tinyurl.com/56983pch

– RSL SpeedWoofer 12S: https://tinyurl.com/3dsrsaty

– HSU Subs: https://tinyurl.com/yc2zdax2

– Polk Signature Elite ES60: https://tinyurl.com/ytvwt2zj

– Audio-Technica AT-LP120: https://tinyurl.com/mr248drm

– JDS Labs Atom Phono: https://tinyurl.com/4wm6y2d7

– Acoustimac Printed Panels: https://tinyurl.com/mr258t3h

– SpoonFlower: https://tinyurl.com/4shsnfxw

01:46:03 – Allen: Closed-back Headphones

More options requested.

– Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro: https://tinyurl.com/fsyzn25x

– Audio-Technica ATH-M50x & M70x: https://tinyurl.com/mj4m7d9b

– Aeon RT: https://tinyurl.com/5ee5xhnx

01:49:29 – Scott: Projector Upgrade

Which projector should he get to upgrade his JVC X30? And which long HDMI cable?

– JVC NP5: https://tinyurl.com/y6jjetn4

– RUIPRO Detachable Fiber Optic HDMI: https://tinyurl.com/4e74um5a

01:53:59 – Miguel: Should You Treat First Reflection Points?

We delve into full details about how to treat your side wall first reflection points, or if you should even do so, as well as what makes “good” speakers, and why “not good” speakers can still sound pleasing.

– Audioholics Understanding Measurements: https://tinyurl.com/bdfrbk8c

02:19:42 – Infinite Gary: Speaker Imaging & Doubling Watts

We help Gary understand how to achieve a perfect Phantom Center. And what to expect when you double your amplifier’s Wattage.

02:26:14 – Henry: Are We in a Lull?

Has home theater technology plateaued? What truly innovative things could be next for audio and video?

02:39:48 – Kevin: Home Gym In-Walls

Our suggestions for in-wall speakers for his gym.

– Dynamat En-Wall: https://tinyurl.com/5n944y6h

– Monoprice Alpha 8-inch: 

– RSL W25E: https://tinyurl.com/eabcd7zn

– OSD Black T83: https://tinyurl.com/38r5v8ex

– Klipsch In-Walls: https://tinyurl.com/4pwxxvpy

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