Podcast Archives - AV Rant

Monoprice expanded their Monolith THX Certified In-Wall Speaker lineup, and Amazon Prime Video finally updated their user interface. We get back to what we’ve watched over the past two weeks. And check out our interview with Jason Ehrlich, Sales Development Specialist, from Kinetics Noise Control, Inc. We delve into soundproofing and acoustic treatments: http://www.avrant.com/av-rant-817-interview-with-jason-ehrlich-from-kinetics-noise-control-inc/ Pictures shown […]

We interview Jason Ehrlich, Sales Development Specialist, from Kinetics Noise Control, Inc. to learn all about their soundproofing and acoustic treatment products and installations. Visit https://kineticsnoise.com/ to learn more! Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzYgu8 00:00:00 – Intro 00:05:37 – Introducing Jason Ehrlich 00:07:45 – Introducing Kinetics Noise Control 00:10:04 – Jason’s Current Home Theater– https://thebuttkicker.com/ […]

Netflix gets Sennheiser AMBEO Spatial Audio. We tackle lots of questions this week, particularly about projection setups and trying Surround Backs. Plus, Tom doesn’t think aluminum foil on your windows is classy. Pictures shown in this episode:https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzXPRm 00:00:00 – Intro & Listeners of the WeekWe skip talking about what we watched this week to get […]

We go over Ascend Acoustics’ updated website and newest speaker model, the Sierra-LX. We plan a full audio system, explain bitstream vs PCM audio, dig into THX Listening Mode settings, and much more. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzX19J 00:00:00 – Intro Rob completed Severance on Apple TV+. Tom watched Gravity and RRR. 00:16:02 – […]

We feature LG’s Ultra Short Throw projector lineup. Lots of questions about subwoofers. Rob got to meet one of our favorite listeners and supporters in person. And wouldn’t you know it, HDMI-CEC strikes again! Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzWh6L 00:00:00 – Intro Tom and Rob both watch Dr. Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, […]

Perlisten Audio has an entire new THX Ultra speaker Series at a lower (but still expensive) price bracket. We go over the details of Emotiva’s new monoblock amp. And our honest advice about a new theater room probably isn’t what one of our listeners wants to hear. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzVbZW 00:00:00 – […]

Auro, Insteon, and the Xbox Cloud Gaming Stick all appeared to be dead, but they’ve lurched back to life in various ways! Some in-depth discussions on room curves, home theater influencers, and which HDMI cable to buy at a store, plus much more. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzUfDq 00:00:00 – IntroRob watched “RRR”. Tom […]

A shorter episode this week, as Rob had an appointment to keep. But not to worry, we’ll be back next week to play catch up! HDMI cables get a new feature, and Samsung’s QD-OLEDs weren’t the only TVs cheating on tests. Check out Tom’s newest novel, “Touch of Pain”, and leave a review: https://amzn.to/3JRVzSu Pictures […]

We bookend our questions this week with lengthy discussions about room correction and why certain changes are perceived the way they are. An open, reflective room prompts some unexpected recommendations. And Samsung fixed their QD-OLEDs with firmware. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzSjAi 00:00:00 – Intro Tom & Rob both watched the first two episodes […]

SofaBaton X1 Universal Remote gets a revisit one month in. We dig into projector selection, small room setup, crossover setup, and reliable ceiling mounts. We also talk about turning Towers sideways, and where the heck Onkyo hid their HDMI bandwidth setting! Check out Tom’s novel, “Touch of Pain”: https://amzn.to/3JRVzSu Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzRje8 00:00:00 […]

News about Onkyo Japan’s bankruptcy sent a scare through the home theater community. But fear not! The Home Entertainment A/V division was already sold off last year. Samsung got caught with their hand in the cookie jar. And we can’t stop talking about KEF’s new LS60 Wireless Towers (with tongues firmly in cheeks). Check out […]

Good news from our listeners who contacted SVS and Epson about product troubles. Why LED light feels different from incandescent. Large backyard pool music plans. And “pants-flapping” bass! Check out Tom’s newest novel, “Touch of Pain”:https://amzn.to/3JRVzSu Pictures shown in this episode:https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzPeNb 00:00:00 – IntroRob watched Season 2 of One-Punch Man. And Tom said he didn’t […]

Sony’s got three new 4K Laser projectors. Yamaha finally updates their firmware, but still disappoints. Samsung is straight up trying to trick reviewers who measure their QD-OLEDs. And we make a suggestion no one expected. Check out Tom’s novel, “Touch of Pain”:https://amzn.to/3JRVzSu Pictures shown in this episode:https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzNbXv 00:00:00 – IntroRob watched Death on the Nile. […]

Lee steps in for Rob this week so Tom is doing the show notes! Be prepared to be underwhelmed! Or just whelmed. Whatever. We talk about some AV stuff, some other AV stuff, and a save a couple of listeners a ton of money. Check out Tom’s newest novel, “Touch of Pain”: https://amzn.to/3JRVzSu Our Listeners […]

RSL has a new SpeedWoofer subwoofer. Insteon has vanished without warning. And IMDb TV gets a new name: Freevee. Gurinder is a long-time listener, and his 12-year-old niece published a novel on Amazon! It’s titled, “The Orb Oracle”. But we would never promote that. No, sir. What sort of precedent would that set? We’d certainly never […]