AVexcel - Episode 204

AVexcel - Episode 204
Recorded on May 18, 2023
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown:
  - YouTube TV stream failures 
  - Sonos ending local file playback 
  - A "free" 4K HDR TV 
  - madVR Envy Extreme MK2 Video Processor 
  - XMax explained 
  - Elite Screen's portable UST screen options 
  - A terrific UST screen roundup 
  - Dynamic tone mapping and artistic intent 
  - Audio ports on Macs 
  - A sweet subwoofer upgrade 
  - Your excellent feedback & questions 
  - Email us at ask@avexcel.com 
  - What we're watching 

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AVexcel - Episode 157

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AVexcel - Episode 157
Recorded on October 7, 2021
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown:
- Blackout restrictions suck
- HBO Max has the classics
- Sony Z9J Master Series review
- Flanders Scientific 5000-nit+ monitor
- New mics and headphones
- Denon Home gets Alexa
- Kestrel Tab-Tension 3 Series screen
- Don't use OLED TVs for PC displays
- Stress test your PC
- #askavexcel
- Your excellent feedback & questions
- What we're watching

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AVexcel - Episode 153

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AVexcel - Episode 153
Recorded on September 9, 2021
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown:
- The Matrix returns
- Matrix Explained
- Amazon's Fire TV Omni Series
- TCL 8K 6-Series
- RGB laser projetors
- 2000-nit outdoor TV
- Burning-in speakers
- McIntosh 8K AV Processor
- HDMI CEC revisited
- #askavexcel
- Your excellent feedback & questions
- What we're watching

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AVexcel - Episode 85

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Recorded on July 5, 2018. 
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown: 
  - Add a shelf to your TV
  - Netflix ULTRA
  - Samsung TVs going FreeSync
  - All about the nits
  - Google Home in Home Theater
  - HDR10+ compatibility
  - Pat's 'Brass Against' obsession
  - What we're watching
  - Your excellent feedback & questions 

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Episode 35

Patrick Norton and Robert Heron are recompiling the home theater goodness

Our Patreon supporters make AVexcel possible, and we thank 'em all

Patrick's pumped for projection

Plasma TV upgrade

  • B6 OLED or KS8000 LCD
  • Image quality above all else
    • OLED's epic contrast
      • Viewing angles
  • Protect investment
    • Safe extraction
    • Secure installation
    • Wall mount
    • Check for extra warranty

Disc doings

AV extravaganza

Elevating speakers

Charles M seeks a good 4K HDR HDMI cable

Mike desires easy Atmos

LG adds HDR Game Mode

Blu-ray favs this week

Amplifications

  • Hisense H8C
  • Nanosys not owned by Samsung
    • Private company w/strategic partnerships
  • HDR clarity

Thank you

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Recorded on January 31, 2017