AVexcel - Episode 203

AVexcel - Episode 203
Recorded on May 14, 2023
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown:
  - Connect a phonograph to anything 
  - Netflix's "secret" AV tests 
  - AVS HD 709 calibration tool 
  - Spears & Munsil UHD HDR Benchmark 
  - Ultimate Ears UE Premier in-ears 
  - Roku V12.0.0 is now available 
  - Sub-pixel rendering follow-up 
  - Streaming your audio collection 
  - Orian 3-way speaker kit 
 - Powered speaker recommendations 
  - Roku Plus Series TVs 
  - F1 MultiView App 
  - A polyglot in the wild 
  - Navajo version of Star Wars 
  - Sony MDR-7506 headphone comfort 
  - Brainwavz and Wicked Cushions ear pads 
  - Your excellent feedback & questions 
  - Email us at ask@avexcel.com 
  - What we're watching 

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AVexcel - Episode 202

AVexcel - Episode 202
Recorded on April 30, 2023
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown:
- 2023 TV tech update
- Sony's Bravia Cam
- Samsung S95C QD-OLED review
- LG G3 OLED review
- Improving OLED subpixel text rendering
- Windows 11 HDR Calibration App
- Epson 5050ub's HDR Slider
- TV streaming app popularity
- Your excellent feedback & questions
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AVexcel - Episode 201

AVexcel - Episode 201
Recorded on April 25, 2023
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown:
  - Artistic intent 
  - Car speaker specs and calibration 
  - YouTube TV testing PQ improvements 
  - Fosi Audio BT20A Pro 
  - Topping PA7/PA7 Plus 
  - Sony A95K QD-OLED calibration 
  - Focal Theva speakers 
  - TAD Compact Evolution One speakers 
  - Dirac Live audio calibration 
  - To firmware update or not to update 
  - Hanwha Vision's XNP-6400R 40x PTZ IP camera 
- Your excellent feedback & questions
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AVexcel - Episode 199

AVexcel - Episode 199
Recorded on March 25, 2023
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown:
  - RTINGS TV aging update 
  - LG OLED firmware fix 
  - Andrew Jones MoFi SourcePoint 10 speakers 
  - Samsung S95C QD-OLED TV review 
  - LG's "missing" TV service menu features
  - Sony's new ES 8K AV receivers 
  - USB ATSC 3.0/NextGen TV tuner 
  - Calculate speaker performance 
  - UST projector screen comparison 
  - ASUS ProArt Calman-Verified LED projector 
  - HDMI cable testing follow-up 
  - Blue Jeans Cable on HDMI 
  - Apple Music's Classical app 
  - 4:4:4 vs 4:2:2 vs 4:2:0 
  - Kaleidescape movie store 
  - Audyssey MultEQ-X calibration mic 
  - Dirac arrives on Denon 
- Your excellent feedback & questions
- Email us at ask@avexcel.com
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AVexcel - Episode 198

AVexcel - Episode 198
Recorded on March 18, 2023
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown:
- The Academy Awards, aka Oscars
- YouTube TV price increase/decrease
- John Wick: Chapter 4
- Roku retires old streaming hardware
- Roku TVs arrive at Best Buy
- LG OLED evo C3/G3 release date
- Sony's 2023 TV details
- Sonos Era 100 and Era 300 pre-orders
- CanJam NYC 2023
- Monoprice CL3 cables
- HDMI cable testing
- WiiM Mini and WiiM Pro AirPlay 2 receiver
- GPT-4 arrives
- The Criterion Channel
- Your excellent feedback & questions
- Email us at ask@avexcel.com
- What we're watching

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AVexcel - Episode 197

AVexcel - Episode 197
Recorded on March 1, 2023
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown:
- Schiit Rekkr and Gjallarhorn
- 2023 LG OLED evo dates and prices
- Next-gen Samsung QD-OLED arrives
- Admiring the LG OLED Posé
- Sonos Era 100 & 300 speaker rumors
- Spotify's AI-powered DJ
- Cambridge Audio AXN10 & MXN10
- Media Decore Eclipse Moving Art Lift
- RetroTINK & Robert's video processor
- Axpona 2023 in Illinois
- Sony's 2023 televisions
- Heron Fidelity's YouTube channel
- Your excellent feedback & questions
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AVexcel - Episode 196

AVexcel - Episode 196
Recorded on February 12, 2023
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown:
- Dolby Vision HDR Football
- Make your TV look its best
- 2023 OLED PC monitor list lust
- Mini LED is the new LCD hotness
- Micro LED TVs are impressive/expensive
- Soundbars and Hisense P1 Sonic Screen
- Dolby Vision 4K UHD Blu-ray disc players
- Your excellent feedback & questions
- Email us at ask@avexcel.com
- What we're watching

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AVexcel - Episode 190

AVexcel - Episode 190
Recorded on August 14, 2022
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown:
- Remembering Anne Heche
- /r/TVTooHigh subreddit
- HBO Max + Discovery+
- More Blu-ray player tricks
- More Ad-supported streaming
- Monolith M518HT THX 5.1 speaker kit
- AVR amp/wattage specs suck
- Floor-rising projection screens
- LG HU915QB 4K laser projector review
- Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ loudspeakers
- New art for Ikea Symphonisk speakers
- Value Electronics 2022 TV shootout results
- Color saturation and Pointer's gamut
- /r/AVexcel subreddit
- Sandman on Netflix
- Your excellent feedback & questions
- Email us ask@avexcel.com
- What we're watching

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AVexcel - Episode 189

AVexcel - Episode 189
Recorded on July 30, 2022
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown:
- Value Electronics TV Shootout
- Color saturation
- Folding 4K LED display
- maXTouch Knob on Display
- QD-OLED quirks
- Pacific Audio Fest
- Patreon Hangout on August 14th
- The best Blu-ray players
- Your excellent feedback & questions
- Email us ask@avexcel.com
- What we're watching

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AVexcel - Episode 186

AVexcel - Episode 186
Recorded on June 28, 2022
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown:
- DVD’s dominance among discs
- HDTVTest's Sony A95K QD-OLED review
- RTINGS reviews the LG B2 OLED TV
- Soundbar audio quality tips
- Samsung QN900B calibration session
- McIntosh MR89 AM/FM Tuner
- LG's 16x18 DualUp Monitor
- Netflix to offer ad-supported tier
- 1MORE earbud deal
- Auro-3D vs Dolby Atmos
- Subwoofer crossover settings
- Robert's PC monitor after a year
- Hacks renewed for 3rd season
- Your excellent feedback & questions
- Email us ask@avexcel.com
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AVexcel - Episode 185

AVexcel - Episode 185
Recorded on June 9, 2022
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown:
- FOMO's 2023/2024 OLED roadmap
- KEF LSX II
- Outdoor speaker options
- Home theater audio upgrades
- Open-box gear warranties
- Replacing a surround sound processor
- Patreon hangout ideas
- The joys of Cyberpunk 2077
- SDR OLED isn't bright enough
- Your excellent feedback & questions
- Email us ask@avexcel.com
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AVexcel - Episode 183

AVexcel - Episode 183
Recorded on May 26, 2022
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown:
- Remembering Ray Liotta
- Plex returns to the HTPC
- LG's flagship HU915QE tri-laser projector
- Sonarworks SoundID Reference for Multichannel
- Onkyo bankruptcy follow up
- SVS Outlet sale
- Roku w/Bluetooth headphones
- Clipping and crushing detail
- Two Minute Papers on MuZero
- Your excellent feedback & questions
- Email us ask@avexcel.com
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AVexcel - Episode 172

AVexcel - Episode 172
Recorded on March 3, 2022
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown:
- LG and Sony OLED early reviews
- Epic Games acquires Bandcamp
- SONOS Roam SL + mac/PC app
- Remembering Alan Ladd Jr.
- Outdoor audio options
- Atmos in a smaller room
- New RSL Speedwoofer
- ONVIF and security cameras
- Essential Craftsman home build
- RR Buildings/Perkins Builder Bros
- Seven Samurai and other must-sees
- SONOS V. GOOGLE has an answer
- #askavexcel
- Your excellent feedback & questions
- What we're watching

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AVexcel - Episode 170

AVexcel - Episode 170
Recorded on February 18, 2022
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown:
- 2022 projector tech
- Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 laser
- LG HU715Q UST + HU710P long-throw
- Screen cleaning safely
- AnchorIt.gov
- Valve Steam Deck + iFixit
- JDS Labs Element III
- A superb soundbar roundup
- Living room to Home Cinema
- The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel
- Joe's Classic Video Games
- Robert likes MotoGP
- #askavexcel
- Your excellent feedback & questions
- What we're watching

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AVexcel - Episode 168

AVexcel - Episode 168
Recorded on February 5, 2022
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown:
- Philips bringing OLED.EX tech
- Calibration updates
- Testing CalMAN 2022
- Vanatoo's Transparent One Encore
- Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX
- Sub $100 soundbar options
- Dead Fullas piling up
- Elgato's Wave XLR
- Sonos VS Google
- Winter Olympics
- Unclaimed Property Search
- #askavexcel
- Your excellent feedback & questions
- What we're watching

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AVexcel - Episode 167

AVexcel - Episode 167
Recorded on January 26, 2022
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown:
- AVexcel's Best of 2021
- Supply chain suckage
- Pricing entry-level speakers/kits
- Great AV cables, TVs, discs, streaming, and sound
- C9 OLED update v05.25.07
- Audiocheck.net is very useful
- #askavexcel
- Your excellent feedback & questions
- What we're watching

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AVexcel - Episode 165

AVexcel - Episode 165
Recorded on December 23, 2021
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown:
- Holiday Cheer
- HDMI 2.1a for gamers
- Asahi Kasei Microdevices
- Spider Man: No Way Home
- LG's Pre-CES news
- YouTube TV vs Disney+
- Emotiva's sweet 13.2 processor
- Managing music collections
- Personal espionage slab
- 3D audio plug-ins
- Marine traffic tracking
- #askavexcel
- Your excellent feedback & questions
- What we're watching

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AVexcel - Episode 164

AVexcel - Episode 164
Recorded on December 9, 2021
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown:
- Criterion Channel love
- The Matrix 4 coming for Xmas
- Looper 4K re-release
- Roku and Google work it out
- LG adds Stadia to newer TVs
- Hisense's new 8K 75-incher
- Half-sized CES 2022
- ADS-B Exchange
- AVexcel Patreon Meetup
- #askavexcel
- Your excellent feedback & questions
- What we're watching

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AVexcel - Episode 162

AVexcel - Episode 162
Recorded on November 29, 2021
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown:
- Cyber Monday
- The 2022 LG 2-Series OLED TVs
- First Dolby Vision projector
- World-class quiet amp bargain
- Low-frequency effects
- OLED or LCD
- Power cables replacements
- Speaker wire gauge guide
- USB 3.2 Gen2
- AVexcel Patreon Meetup
- #askavexcel
- Your excellent feedback & questions
- What we're watching

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AVexcel - Episode 159

AVexcel - Episode 159
Recorded on November 8, 2021
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown:
- IMAX Expanded Aspect Ratio
- New Denon AVRs
- LG 10-series OLED 4K120 update
- TV picture presets are your friend
- Blowing through a data cap
- Roon Audio + Zidoo TV boxen
- Surround sound headphones mostly suck
- Drywall anchor performance
- #askavexcel
- Your excellent feedback & questions
- What we're watching

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