Oh, we’re getting creative with our episode numbers now! HSU is running their first sale on their D15-Chimera and D15-SC Super Charger to coincide with AXPONA. SVS has launched their new 3000 Micro R|Evolution subwoofer. Paradigm announced their all-new Premier V2 Series of speakers.

Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCR8gz

00:00:00 – Intro

Our ridiculous episode numbers. Rob’s new glasses and awkward hair. Update on Tom’s house. Can Tom sing? And Tom’s bad back inspires a genuine justification for cable risers. Finally!

00:14:30 – What We Watched

Tom continues to watch Brooklyn Nine-Nine, and Parks and Recreation. Rob watched Predator: Badlands.

00:26:22 – Listeners of the Week

Our Listeners of the Week are our 120 Patreon Patrons, as well as Ren and Ray for sending a whole bunch of movie codes.

We also appreciate the notes of gratitude for keeping the podcast going from: Dazz, Rob S, Bill, Gurinder, Terry, and a different Bill. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!

In the news:

00:36:59 – News: HSU D15-Chimera Sale

HSU is running their first sale on their newest D15 Series subwoofer and super charger: https://tinyurl.com/yc2zdax2

00:41:47 – News: SVS 3000 Micro R|Evolution

The physically smallest sub in SVS’ current lineup is the new 3000 Micro R|Evolution: https://tinyurl.com/ynd8z9cd

00:46:40 – News: Paradigm Premier V2 Speakers

They might be calling it V2, but Paradigm’s new Premier Series speakers have been redesigned from the ground up, and we’re a little surprised in some good ways and some bad ways: https://tinyurl.com/3me6y48b

Comments:

00:56:26 – Comment: Infinite Gary

Another unusual Panasonic branded product. And Sparky the puppy is growing fast.

QUESTIONS:

00:58:51 – Dazz: Big TV & DIY Riser

Dazz got Rob to dig up some old photos of Rob’s custom Ascend Acoustics speakers. Then we discuss the largest flat panel TVs available for under $10,000. And we talk about making removable seating risers.

– TCL 115QM7K: https://tinyurl.com/jr42f9my

– TCL 115 QM891G: https://tinyurl.com/38bkd2z5

– TCL QM7L & RM9L: https://tinyurl.com/3whkae2f

– https://avgadgets.com/three-tips-to-add-a-riser-to-your-home-theater/

– HT Market Sectional Risers: https://tinyurl.com/ynpcu4fj

– HT Market Riser Demo: https://youtu.be/nQ59T19d0Mk

– 4Seating Carpeted Risers: https://tinyurl.com/mt2mjnxw

– DIY Riser Build: https://tinyurl.com/3t6eunn5

01:23:22 – Rob S: Overhead Speaker Choice

He bought Monoprice Monolith THX speakers with built-in upward-firing drivers. But he wants actual overhead speakers. And we understand why and explain.

– https://avgadgets.com/best-placement-of-up-firing-dolby-atmos-enabled-modules/

– https://avgadgets.com/aimable-tweeters-for-atmos-in-ceiling-speakers-worth-the-extra-money/

– Sonance MAG6R in-ceilings: https://tinyurl.com/476rd6rf

– MAG6 Rear Enclosures: https://tinyurl.com/ywx5dbkm

01:30:33 – Bill: Lower Cost Receiver Choice

We discuss Bill’s needs in a Receiver, and why we could justify spending more for more channels of processing than he has speakers. But we still think he’s right to spend less.

– Denon X1700H: https://tinyurl.com/5zdh5rwf

– Onkyo TX-NR7100: https://tinyurl.com/ycc793fa

01:39:18 – Gurinder: Audyssey & Projector Concerns

How much difference does an acoustically transparent screen make when running Audyssey? And his JVC projector refused to power on for a while, but then it started working again. Why?

01:45:12 – Henry: JVC NP5 Lamp Life

It turns out he watches a lot of HDR. How long can he reasonably expect his JVC NP5’s lamp to last?

01:49:36 – Terry: 77″ C5 or 83″ B5?

Does it make sense to go down in Series to go up in screen size in his very compact room and setup?

01:55:00 – Bill: Bright, Low Cost Projectors

We’re not sure buying a projector is really the ideal solution, but we offer some suggestions for bright projectors under $1,000 that we can recommend.

– Optoma HD146X: https://tinyurl.com/2jzc36zj

– ViewSonic PA503HD: https://tinyurl.com/mryetxmf

– Optoma HZ40HDR: https://tinyurl.com/bde7d9bm

– ViewSonic PX701-4K: https://tinyurl.com/46m4shcn

– BenQ TH671ST: https://tinyurl.com/4patw7sb

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