AVexcel - Episode 205

AVexcel - Episode 205
Recorded on May 24, 2023
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown: 
  - HBO is Max 
  - Netflix account sharing 
  - ESPN as a streaming service 
  - Apple tvOS 16.5 now available 
  - TCL QM8 4K TV has arrived 
  - Cambridge Audio Evo CD transport 
  - DRM and ATSC 3.0/NextGen 
  - DAC differences 
  - Your excellent feedback & questions 
  - Email us at ask@avexcel.com 
  - What we're watching 

This episode of AVexcel was made possible by generous contributions from our Patreon supporters - thank you!

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AVexcel - Episode 200

AVexcel - Episode 200
Recorded on April 20, 2023
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown:
- 200!
  - HBO goes Max 
  - Samsung S90C QD-OLED review 
  - VLC adds NVIDIA Video Super Resolution tech 
  - Emotiva BASX MR1 Cinema Receiver 
  - RSL Speedwoofer 12S 
  - Sony ELF-SR2 Spatial Reality Display 
  - Headphone Power Calculator 
  - Retro gaming console follow-ups 
- Your excellent feedback & questions
- Email us at ask@avexcel.com
- What we're watching

This episode of AVexcel was made possible by generous contributions from our Patreon supporters - thank you!

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AVexcel - Episode 114

AVexcel - Episode 114
Recorded on July 30, 2020 
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown:
- CES 2021 goes digital only
- Netflix/HBO grabbing Emmys
- App & service gatekeepers
- Clean your knob
- TCL 8-Series on sale
- Robert's PC build update
- Your excellent feedback & questions
- What we're watching

AVexcel is 100% powered by our awesome crew of Patreon supporters - thank you! 

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Episode 37

Recorded on February 22, 2017 

Patrick Norton and Robert Heron are recovering the home theater goodness 

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

Pat's audio exploration

• The Source AV Design Group
• Torrance, California

Caavo

• Uniting streaming devices
• Consistent UI/UX
• Stylish design
• $400
• Articles
  • The Verge
  • Machine vision
  • TechCrunch
• Harmony Elite
  • Superior to Ultimate in every way

Calibration apps: Apple TV

• TV Tune Up
• Calibrate!
• Surround Speaker Check
• AV Aid

Your AV answers

• @joegasz has TiVo audio lags
  • Check TV's audio settings
• @KenpoB10 seeks 4K 3D Avatar
  • Check out Dolby Cinema
• @JoshDWalrath questions value of Atmos
  • Great, if desired content exists
• @AceOD wants best sub-$300 center-channel
  • Match what you already have
  • Pioneer's sweet center

Value '4K' UHD TV considerations

• Most do superb HD
• Most lack color/brightness for good UHD
• Cheat by lowering picture contrast

Eye-candy picks of the week

• Planet Earth II
• Bridge of Spies
• Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Robert's Calibrated Mic

• Audio/speaker setup
• Room EQ Wizard
• TrueRTA
• Cross-Spectrum Acoustics

Kubo and the Two Strings

• Viewed at Dolby HQ
• ~60 speakers
• 2x Christie RGB laser projectors

Samsung Q8 arrives

• Brushed stainless chassis/stand
• Curved screen design
• >1500-nits + dang good DCI

Thank you

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Episode #013

Welcome to episode 013 of the AVexcel podcast

Our Patreon supporters make AVexcel possible, and every bit helps

This week Patrick Norton and Robert Heron calibrate the home theater goodness

Watching this week

• Game of Thrones S6
• HBO NOW on Xbox/Samsung TVs/Roku...
• Archer S7
• The Martian in HDR

Robert's new laptop is well-behaved

More live streaming options

• Comcast introduces box-less service
• Neulion's live 4K streaming
• PlayStation Vue adds more live TV
• FCC wants to Unlock the Set-Top Box
• Follow FCC's Tom Wheeler on Twitter
• Next-gen broadcasting: ATSC 3.0

Sub stuff

• Patrick loves Hsu Research's subwoofers
• Wirecutter's Best Budget Subwoofer

Question: DIY video calibration

• HCFR calibration software
• X-Rite i1 Display Pro

We appreciate our Patreon supporters

Premium sound

• AXPONA audio expo
• Ultra high-end audio popularity waning
• Audio-Technica AT-LP120-USB turntable
• ATI Amplifier Technologies
• Linkwitz Lab's LXmini and LXmini+2

We love our supporters

The AVexcel sub-Reddit is a great place for group interaction

We thrive with our audience's participation - thank you

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Recording date: April 21, 2016