Tom has returned. Thank you to Lee Overstreet and Joe Klusnick for guest co-hosting last week. Kaleidescape is celebrating their 25th Anniversary. PlayStation 5 console prices are going up…a lot. And we discuss the improvements that Sofabaton brought to their X2 Hub-based remote with their latest firmware updates.

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

00:00:00 – Intro

Tom is back. Thanks to Lee and Joe for last week.

00:03:06 – LEGO Enterprise-D

Rob finally assembled the LEGO Enterprise-D that he bought, and he awkwardly shows it on camera a little.

00:07:18 – We’re Busy, You Guys

The little tasks in life just manage to eat up time, y’know?

00:11:05 – Impromptu AI Discussion

The number of questions being emailed to us has dwindled. But we suspect they’ll return at some point, and we explain why.

00:20:16 – Life Updates

Quick updates about our families.

00:23:16 – What We Watched

Tom has been watching SEC Gymnastics. Rob watched Zootopia 2, and Wicked: For Good.

00:40:20 – Listeners of the Week

Our Listeners of the Week are Dan for his PayPal donation, plus our 119 Patreon Patrons.

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

In the news:

00:41:57 – News: Image Quality Panel Discussion

Joe Klusnick took part in Bright Side Home Theater’s “Beyond Resolution” discussion: https://www.youtube.com/live/wDTE4pZZz2I

00:42:47 – News: Kaleidescape’s 25th Anniversary

Via Joe: Kaleidescape is celebrating 25 years with a curated selection of 25 movies: https://tinyurl.com/2hwjautj

00:45:26 – News: PS5 Price Hikes

PlayStation 5 consoles are going up in price…a lot: https://tinyurl.com/mrxn2vwp

00:55:34 – News: Sofabaton X2 Updates

The latest software and firmware updates brought improvements, so we share our thoughts: https://www.sofabaton.com/product/x2/

Our Sofabaton X1S Sale Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/4rLZW73

Promo Code: TOMX1S35

Comments:

01:03:59 – Comment: J. Karl – Plumbing

Just a suggestion to check what detection equipment and techniques your plumber will use prior to hiring them.

QUESTIONS:

01:06:04 – Mase: Sofabaton X2 with Voice Commands?

Does the Sofabaton X2 have a mic? If not, how can he use it with voice commands?

01:14:14 – Jason: ButtKicker LFE with Onkyo RZ70

Since he paid to upgrade to Dirac Live Bass Control, we actually want independent subwoofer outputs for each of his subs. But if that’s the case, how does he connect and optimize the addition of a ButtKicker LFE tactile transducer?

01:22:42 – Adam: Which WiiM, Which Rack?

He wants to continue using AirPlay 2 with more WiiM Amp units. So which exact model should he buy? Then he wants a glass door for his recessed equipment rack, but we have major concerns.

– NavePoint Wall-Mount Rack: https://tinyurl.com/5d634s8y

01:40:49 – Nick: Spray Foam Insulation

We’re in full support of him adding spray foam insulation to his exterior walls. But we warn him away from using it in his interior walls specifically for the purposes of soundproofing.

02:02:52 – Gurinder: Testing Dolby Vision

Which Canadian streaming services offer Dolby Vision without paying for the highest tier? And how can he demo some Dolby Vision material without paying?

– Demolandia Dolby Vision Clips: https://tinyurl.com/dmtv6y5j

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