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AVRant Podcast #988 - No New News (Dirac ART, Harman Sound United, Xbox Game Pass, Apple TV)

Rob H. @firstreflect.bsky.social · 7h

#AVRant Podcast #988 - No New News

We're back! Dirac ART is available for Denon & Marantz. Harman's plans for Sound United. Xbox Game Pass big price hike. Apple TV drops the plus.

Here's our YouTube version with timestamps:

youtu.be/d6-61XhyK6A

Enjoy!

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Rob H. @firstreflect.bsky.social · 7d

Sorry, everyone!
#AVRant Podcast was forced to take a week off. Rob got sick (just a nasty cold). So we hate to miss an episode. But we'll be back next week to talk about what we watched, the news, and answer YOUR home theater & A/V questions! Thanks

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Rob H. @firstreflect.bsky.social · 10d

Well the good news is, EJAE’s first ever live performance of Golden from KPop Demon Hunters on the 6th-best late night show this Tuesday is our best and final hope for humanity as a whole 🏳️

Reposted by Rob H.

Tom Andry @mrnomas.bsky.social · 13d

New Podcast: AV Rant #987: Well, Actually https://avrant.com/av-rant-987-well-actually/# avtweeps

Rob H. @firstreflect.bsky.social · 14d

Pictures shown in this episode: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCvN4Y

AVRant #987

AVRant Podcast #987 - Well, Actually (Sofabaton X2 Delayed, EA Sold, 100% Tariff on Movies)

Rob H. @firstreflect.bsky.social · 14d

#AVRant Podcast #987 - Well, Actually

Sofabaton X2 Remote delayed. Electronic Arts sells for $55 billion to go private. 100% tariff on movies made outside the USA. Tom watched 2 movies!

Here's our YouTube version with timestamps:

youtu.be/D6Ur30V3xto

Enjoy!

Rob H. @firstreflect.bsky.social · 19d

Well at least everything in the USA seems to be swell and hunky-dory

Rob H. @firstreflect.bsky.social · 21d

Pictures shown in this episode: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCv9RD

AVRant #986

AVRant Podcast #986 - Henry Gets Us Cancelled ('26 TCL X11L w/ SQD, QM9/Q9M, QM10,Q10M RGB mini-LED)

Rob H. @firstreflect.bsky.social · 21d

#AVRant Podcast #986 - Henry Gets Us Cancelled

TCL 2026 X11L with SQD, and QM9/Q9M & QM10/Q10M RGB mini-LED TVs. Xbox price increases. AoIP, AES67 & Dante webinar.

Here's our YouTube version with timestamps:

youtu.be/p_1s4hsOhZ4

Enjoy!

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Rob H. @firstreflect.bsky.social · 28d

Pictures shown in this episode: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCuqyP

AVRant #985

AVRant Podcast #985 - Stupid Speaker Names (Apple iPhone 17, AirPods Pro 3, Perlisten A-Series)

Rob H. @firstreflect.bsky.social · 28d

#AVRant Podcast #985 - Stupid Speaker Names

Tom is back! Thanks to Lee and Joe for co-hosting last week. Apple iPhone 17 Event. AirPods Pro 3. And Perlisten A-Series Speakers.

Here's our YouTube version with timestamps:

youtu.be/TEU671W9zbQ

Enjoy!

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Reposted by Rob H.

Tom Andry @mrnomas.bsky.social · Sep 11

New Podcast: AV Rant #984.5: CEDIA 2025 with Joe Klusnick https://avrant.com/av-rant-984-5-cedia-2025-with-joe-klusnick/# avtweeps

AVRant #984.5 - CEDIA 2025

Rob H. @firstreflect.bsky.social · Sep 11

Pictures shown in this episode: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCtQgW

AVRant Podcast #984.5 - CEDIA 2025 with Joe Klusnick

Rob H. @firstreflect.bsky.social · Sep 11

#AVRant Podcast #984.5 - CEDIA 2025 with Joe Klusnick

CEDIA 2025 Special. Joe spots the trends and goes through a photo slideshow from the show floor for the latest from Trinnov, Storm Audio, Krix, Ascendo, & many more!

Here's our YouTube version with timestamps:

youtu.be/HsXyHSxlRpQ

Enjoy!

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Reposted by Rob H.

Tom Andry @mrnomas.bsky.social · Sep 10

New Podcast: AV Rant #984: Sofabaton X2 Coming Soon https://avrant.com/av-rant-984-sofabaton-x2-coming-soon/# avtweeps

Rob H. @firstreflect.bsky.social · Sep 10

Pictures shown in this episode: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCtyPe

AVRant #984

AVRant Podcast #984 - Sofabaton X2 Coming Soon (Dolby Vision 2, Magnetar UDP800MKII & UDP900MKII)

Rob H. @firstreflect.bsky.social · Sep 10

#AVRant Podcast #984 - Sofabaton X2 Coming Soon

@leeoversky.bsky.social is here while Tom's away. Dolby Vision 2. Magnetar MKII Universal Players. CalebRated is back. Sofabaton X2 specific release date!

Here's our YouTube version with timestamps:

youtu.be/iTXuN4sYanI

Enjoy!

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Reposted by Rob H.

Tom Andry @mrnomas.bsky.social · Sep 4

New Podcast: AV Rant #983: We Miss Those Speakers https://avrant.com/av-rant-983-we-miss-those-speakers/# avtweeps

Rob H. @firstreflect.bsky.social · Sep 3

Pictures shown in this episode: flic.kr/s/aHBqjCsLkZ

AVRant #983

AVRant Podcast #983 -We Miss Those Speakers (Trinnov AltitudeCI, Integra Pro Amps, Kaleidescape kAI)

Rob H. @firstreflect.bsky.social · Sep 3

#AVRant Podcast #983 - We Miss Those Speakers

Trinnov Altitude CI Pre-Pro. Integra Professional Amplifier Series. Kaleidescape kAI. And a better way to undo Audyssey for tactile transducers.

Here's our YouTube version with timestamps:

youtu.be/r2PK3OmNS4k

Enjoy!

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Rob H. @firstreflect.bsky.social · Sep 2

We just go by first in, first out.

I typically organize everything that I’ve received by Sunday night, but I’ll add stuff from Monday if I am able.

We do our best to get to everything eventually.

If you’ve something time-sensitive, feel free to email. I respond when I can 🙂

[email protected]

Rob H. @firstreflect.bsky.social · Aug 31

Remember what it was like before you were born, and what an immense amount of time passed before you ever existed?

Rob H. @firstreflect.bsky.social · Aug 27

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AVRant #982

AVRant Podcast #982 - Rob's Negligence (Yamaha True X Surround 90A SoundBar)

Rob H. @firstreflect.bsky.social · Aug 27

#AVRant Podcast #982 - Rob's Negligence

Dayton OmniMic giveaway winner! Yamaha True X Surround 90A SoundBar uses Digital Sound Projector tech and Auro-3D. Rob missed a MakeMKV step.

Here's our YouTube version with timestamps:

youtu.be/bybJN992Obw

Enjoy!