Things did not go according to plan! We had intended to cover CEDIA 2024 with Joe Klusnick this episode. But the internet wouldn’t allow it. So we’re hoping to record a second episode this week to set things right. Keep an eye out!

Apple’s iPhone 16 event included AirPods Pro 2 becoming hearing aids. Kaleidescape has added their Store to the Strato V’s interface. Panasonic TVs are returning to North America. TCL’s QM9 Series is set to impress in 2025. Klipsch Flexus Core 300 SoundBar comes with Dirac. And Onkyo’s TX-RZ30 Receiver has a trick up its sleeve.

Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBH3PK

00:00:00 – Intro

Rest in peace, James Earl Jones: https://tinyurl.com/4sy24kfu

00:03:40 – What We Watched

A little catch up with Lee first. He watched Life, The 100, and College Football on Peacock. Rob watched Maxxxine.

00:23:22 – Listeners of the Week

Our listeners of the Week are our 134 Patreon Patrons, as well as Mario and Joe for giving Tom permission to use their photos on https://avgadgets.com/

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

In the news:

00:25:59 – News: Apple iPhone 16 Event

We quickly recap Apple’s product announcements: https://tinyurl.com/kc3jxxcx

And chat a bit about AirPods Pro 2 becoming over-the-counter hearing aids: https://tinyurl.com/yfuew7ky

00:31:05 – News: Kaleidescape Store on Strato V

This way, you can see every title you’ve purchased without them being downloaded: https://youtu.be/JbYZU6t9168

00:34:25 – News: Panasonic TVs Return to NA

Sizes are limited. But some of the best OLEDs are finally back: https://tinyurl.com/3sctk3jd

00:39:34 – News: TCL QM9 Series

Big screen sizes. Up to 14,000+ dimming zones and 6,500 nits: https://tinyurl.com/4frupu64

00:42:15 – News: Klipsch Flexus SoundBar w/ Dirac

The Klipsch Flexus Core 300 SoundBar is the first to come with Dirac Live: https://tinyurl.com/mk4h45ch

00:45:05 – News: Onkyo TX-RZ30

9 Amps and 9-channel processing only. But it can do Dirac Live Bass Control: https://tinyurl.com/37b6mpst

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Tom had to leave before the end of this episode, and we’re a little rushed this week. But lots of questions answered. Plus, Lumagen announced new outboard video processor models: Radiance Pro 4140 at the “low” end, and 8K ArtisaN at the high end. And Denon’s new AVR-A10H Receiver model comes just short of what Rob’s been hoping for.

Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBG25K

00:00:00 – Intro

00:04:01 – What We Watched

Rob re-started Humans, and watched Immaculate. Tom’s watching the Paralympic Games, and also saw Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, and Prometheus.

00:27:11 – Listeners of the Week

Our Listeners of the Week are Andrew for his PayPal donation, plus our 133 Patreon Patrons, as well as Joe for sending Rob an Amazon gift card.

We also appreciate the notes of gratitude for keeping the podcast going from: Martin, David, Joe, Billy, Sasi, Gurinder, Andy, Stan, and Dazz. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!

In the news:

00:30:49 – News: Lumagen Radiance Pro 4140

Via Infinite Gary – A new “entry-level” outboard video processor model: https://tinyurl.com/5n9bnsb3

00:34:37 – News: Lumagen 8K ArtisaN

Lumagen’s first HDMI 2.1 video processor: https://tinyurl.com/5afsdwce

00:36:06 – News: Denon AVR-A10H

A 13-channel AV Receiver that sits below the A1H in Denon’s lineup, and sadly cannot do what Rob was hoping it would: https://tinyurl.com/2x4u4kyb

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Epson’s new Q-Series projectors go for high brightness and high prices. Kaleidescape announced their highest-capacity 123 TB solid state Terra Prime Server. Portrait Displays released their new C6 HDR5000 Colorimeter along with a strange rebate offer. And Chick-fil-A needs its own streaming service for some reason.

Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBEWT8

00:00:00 – Intro

Time to watch some chicken-based reality and game shows: https://tinyurl.com/ycz8833x

00:09:46 – What We Watched

Rob watched Evil, which had its Series finale. And Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Tom continued watching Twisted Metal.

00:33:14 – Listeners of the Week

Our Listeners of the Week are Sasi for his PayPal donation, plus our 131 Patreon Patrons.

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

In the news:

00:35:47 – News: Epson Q-Series Projectors

Via Sasi – We talked about the QB1000 last week. Now we know its price is higher than we thought. And the QL3000 and QL7000 are even brighter and cost even more: https://tinyurl.com/3x45e69h

00:40:43 – News: Kaleidescape 123 TV Solid State Server

Via Joe – The highest-capacity Terra Prime Server uses solid state drives and costs $65,000: https://tinyurl.com/2js2tn2e

00:44:04 – News: Portrait Displays C6 HDR5000

The newest colorimeter is guaranteed to be accurate up to 5,000 nits. It costs the same as the old C6 HDR2000. The bundle with CalMan Home remains a good deal. But don’t do the rebate offer: https://tinyurl.com/rty7n93c

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Short episode this week. It’s Rob’s fault! We have a few more thoughts on the conceptual basis for Trinnov WaveForming. Emotiva has new XPA C Series amps with a more compact chassis. Paramount Television Studios has been shut down. And Epson unveiled a new QB1000 4K LCD projector.

Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBEb43

00:00:00 – Intro

00:05:18 – Additional Trinnov WaveForming Thoughts

We dig a little deeper into the conceptual basis for Trinnov WaveForming and why it makes mathematical sense following our interview with Dave Pedigo, COO of Trinnov, from last week.

– https://avrant.com/av-rant-927-interview-with-dave-pedigo-from-trinnov-audio-on-waveforming/

– AV Rant YouTube Version: https://youtu.be/Sygmf6RAynM

00:23:36 – What We Watched

Rob watched Alien: Romulus, and The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Tom finished up his Olympics viewing and did some comfort-food rewatching.

00:39:36 – Listeners of the Week

Our Listeners of the Week are Paul for his PayPal donation, plus our 131 Patreon Patrons, as well as Infinite Gary for sending us a movie code to test.

We also appreciate the notes of gratitude for keeping the podcast going from: Brandon, Kevin, Paul, Sasi, and Mohsen. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!

In the news:

00:41:53 – News: Emotiva XPA C Series Amps

It’s the same XPA amplifier modules inside, and the same Wattage output, but now in a shorter depth chassis, and fewer amp module slots as a result: https://tinyurl.com/4tdv5z2x

00:44:22 – News: Paramount Television Studios Shut Down

Paramount Global is cutting costs before merging with Skydance, and their TV Studio is no more: https://tinyurl.com/4zzz4dyw

00:47:45 – News: Epson QB1000 Projector

Via Sasi, Epson unveiled what appears to be their replacement for the LS12000. It’s brighter and more contrast-y: https://tinyurl.com/3x45e69h

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00:53:16 – Comment: Allen – Computer Monitor Refresh Rate

His laptop wouldn’t output the correct resolution to his external monitor until he manually changed the refresh rate.

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Tom is impressed overall by the EarFun Air Pro 4 ANC Earphones. Google TV Streamer officially announced. TCL NXTFRAME TVs take on Samsung’s The Frame. Warner Bros Discovery erased the Cartoon Network website. And there’s a bonus interview episode from us this week with Trinnov!

Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBDi2K

00:00:00 – Intro

00:02:21 – Trinnov WaveForming Interview

Trinnov WaveForming is now fully available to the public. And we have a lengthy interview with the COO of Trinnov, Dave Pedigo.

– AVRant Podcast #927 – Interview with Dave Pedigo from Trinnov Audio on WaveForming: https://youtu.be/Sygmf6RAynM

– https://avrant.com/av-rant-927-interview-with-dave-pedigo-from-trinnov-audio-on-waveforming/

– https://www.trinnov.com/waveforming

00:05:49 – EarFun Air Pro 4 Review

Tom is overall impressed with the latest Wireless Bluetooth ANC Earphones from EarFun, especially for the price.

– EarFun Air Pro 4: https://tinyurl.com/4wjfvu3v

00:15:16 – What We Watched

Rob rewatched Alien: Covenant, and watched Monkey Man. Tom watched the Olympics and has a fresh review of Peacock streaming in 2024.

00:38:20 – Listeners of the Week

Our Listeners of the Week are Raf for his PayPal donation, plus our 130 Patreon Patrons, including Nathan and Ilango.

We also appreciate the notes of gratitude for keeping the podcast going from: Dan, Christian, Nathan, Joe, Vasanth, and Ilango. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!

In the news:

00:40:43 – News: Google TV Streamer

Google officially announced their replacement for Chromecast devices: https://tinyurl.com/yeypw2th

00:45:07 – News: TCL NXTFRAME TVs

TCL aims directly at Samsung’s The Frame TVs with their matte finish, super thin NXTFRAME and NXTFRAME PRO models: https://tinyurl.com/2p9r6pzs

00:52:07 – News: Cartoon Network Website Erased

Warner Bros Discovery continues to cut costs, and the Cartoon Network website is their latest victim: https://tinyurl.com/3a3h5fyw

Comments:

00:56:32 – Comment: Karl – Nxylon Wood Absorbs 99% of Light

Researchers in Canada literally made the darkest wood on Earth by accident: https://tinyurl.com/3zcf68kp

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