AVRant Podcast

Описание: 0:08:47 Thank you to Ken and Mike for sending in some corrections about getting the highest Spotify streaming quality and Dolby Atmos audio in games on Xbox.

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Our Listeners of the Week are Jens and Joseph for their PayPal donations, plus our 124 Patreon Patrons, including Andy, as well as Andy again for giving us a shout out to Accessories4Less, and Mike for giving Tom permission to use his photos on https://avgadgets.com/. We also want to thank Jason, Aaron, Seth, Jens, Ken, Byron, Carl, and J.R. for their notes of gratitude to us for keeping the podcast going. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!

In the news:

Streaming video service subscriptions are well ahead of forecasts:
Disney+ reached 95 million: https://is.gd/0ebECO
Netflix surpassed 200 million: https://is.gd/Lnz5p4
HBO is two years ahead of projections: https://is.gd/diddfx
And HBO Max will finally expand beyond the USA this summer: https://is.gd/46KOw3

Comments:

Aaron let us know that completed panels from GiK have long wait times, but DIY materials are available to ship quickly, if you want to assemble your own: https://is.gd/9ePvuX

J.R. shares some updated photos after painting and adding dual SVS PC-2000 Pro cylinder subs, just like we recommended.

QUESTIONS:

0:19:24 Mike S. asks how to get a perfect timbre match across his Front 3 speakers, and how to mitigate the occasional harshness he hears in some recordings.
- https://avgadgets.com/timbre-matching...

0:27:43 Brian Z. asks which is the least expensive Ultra Short Throw projection screen we recommend.
- https://avgadgets.com/recommended-pro...
Elite Screens Aeon CLR (original sawtooth): https://is.gd/7LBGE4
Elite CLR 2 (flat, coating, cleanable): https://is.gd/zRTXHP
Elite CLR 3 (new sawtooth): https://is.gd/YmaupI

0:37:40 Jyotir wants a compact, reasonably-priced sub for a large room.
SVS PC-4000: https://is.gd/uxnbED
Goldenear SuperSub XXL: https://is.gd/kL6uk7
Power Sound Audio S3012: https://is.gd/AlRZ0O
- https://avgadgets.com/how-to-add-tact...

0:48:06 Dale gets a slew of recommendations for a dedicated 2.1 music system, and a full home theater.
- https://avgadgets.com/room-acoustics-...
GiK Room Kit: https://is.gd/0bfYzs
Marantz NR1200 Stereo Receiver: https://is.gd/6Rlyua
Emotiva BasX A-300 amp: https://is.gd/TzAife
Outlaw Audio Model 2220 monoblocks: https://is.gd/X9bBVU
miniDSP 2x4 Dirac: https://is.gd/OQWeBG
Individually calibrated UMIK-1 from Cross-Spectrum: https://is.gd/7g9Dtq
Audio-Technica AT-LP120 turntable: https://is.gd/gkVOiZ
Sony X1100ES universal disc player: https://is.gd/3GioGO
SVS 2000 Pro subwoofers: https://is.gd/ZjYXEA
Ascend Sierra-2EX: https://is.gd/Qh37ty
RBH bookshelf speakers: https://is.gd/e3G6ak
KEF LS50: https://is.gd/T3IqEN

- https://avgadgets.com/the-best-wall-c...
JVC NX5 (RS1000): https://is.gd/1Hy82S
Silver Ticket white screen: https://is.gd/TJQIcb
Marantz SR6014: https://is.gd/rrSRGO
Ascend HTM-200SE: https://is.gd/npXANQ
SVS Prime: https://is.gd/0FjIxv
Monoprice Alpha in-ceiling: https://is.gd/ng2Wpg
Panasonic UB420 UHD BD player: https://is.gd/xrNTcZ

1:06:51 Jason S. asks which fabric to choose for DIY printed panels.
- http://www.avrant.com/listener-advice...

1:12:06 Colin L. tries to troubleshoot some popping and crackling from his satellite TV box.

1:15:57 Jens wants to prioritize, so he asks about room treatments, lining speaker cabinets with foam, replacing Surrounds, Atmos, and Height Virtualization.
- https://avgadgets.com/should-i-add-ac...

1:31:40 Byron S. asks which RBH Signature Reference models he should opt for, and whether the dome tweeter versions can be upgraded to folded ribbons later.
- https://avgadgets.com/are-hi-end-audi...

1:38:11 Andy S. asks if he needs to upgrade his HDMI cable, and how to test if his Zone 2 speakers are properly wired in phase.
- https://avgadgets.com/can-digital-cab...
- https://avgadgets.com/qotd-what-is-sp...

1:45:41 Infinite Gary gets our take on "fully balanced" pre-pros.

1:51:03 Carl C. asks about in-ceiling speakers and fire safety code.

1:54:47 Ian E. has an audio gremlin that only seems to go away if his projector is turned on.
Blue Jeans Cable HDMI cables: https://is.gd/aUKCYn

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Host: Tom Andry and Rob H.

Intro & Outro by Austen Pond

Art provided by listener Ash

Ending music by listener Ted