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 

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

Visit www.AVexcel.com for links, show notes, contact info, and more! 

Link to this episode page

#CommissionsEarned with some links

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 

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

Visit www.AVexcel.com for links, show notes, contact info, and more! 

Link to this episode page

#CommissionsEarned with some links

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!

Visit www.AVexcel.com for links, show notes, contact info, and more! 

Link to this episode page

#CommissionsEarned with some links

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
- What we're watching

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

Visit www.AVexcel.com for links, show notes, contact info, and more! 

Link to this episode page

#CommissionsEarned with some links

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

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

Visit www.AVexcel.com for links, show notes, contact info, and more! 

Link to this episode page

#CommissionsEarned with some links

AVexcel - Episode 179

AVexcel - Episode 179
Recorded on April 30, 2022
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown:
- Samsung QD-OLED test quirks
- John Wick 4 in 2023
- Samsung The Serif 4K TV
- 1MORE EVO earbuds
- Hypex NCOREx amp tech
- Emotiva speaker sale
- The Film Foundation
- Moving big TVs
- Older speaker issues
- Ear and eye protection
- #askavexcel
- Your excellent feedback & questions
- What we're watching

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

Visit www.AVexcel.com for links, show notes, contact info, and more! 

Link to this episode page

#CommissionsEarned with some links

AVexcel - Episode 169

AVexcel - Episode 169
Recorded on February 10, 2022
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown:
- Redoing AV gear placement
- Academy Awards notes
- AC Infinity AVR/amp coolers
- Calibrating the Sony A90J OLED TV
- ATSC 3.0 channel scanning
- 100Mbps 4K video streams
- Home Theater PC alternatives
- Value powered speakers
- JDS Labs Element III
- #askavexcel
- Your excellent feedback & questions
- What we're watching

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

Visit the AVexcel website for links, show notes, contact info, and more! 

Link to this episode page

#CommissionsEarned with some links

AVexcel - Episode 166

AVexcel - Episode 166
Recorded on January 13, 2022
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown:
- CES 2022 favorites
- Hisense 8K RGB laser projector
- LG Display's next-gen OLED.EX tech
- Samsung's QD-OLED tech
- Samsung Freestyle projector
- Sony A95K and Z9K Master Series TVs
- TCL 8K OD Zero TV
- Noveto N1 beamforming speaker
- SVS's new in-wall subwoofer
- Shure Aonic 40 wireless headphones
- HyperX Cloud Alpha wireless headset
- Cambridge Audio Alva TT V2/ST turntables
- JBL 4305P bookshelf loudspeaker
- Pantone's 2022 color of the year
- Follow the JWST
- #askavexcel
- Your excellent feedback & questions
- What we're watching

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

Visit the AVexcel website for links, show notes, contact info, and more! 

Link to this episode page

#CommissionsEarned with some links

AVexcel - Episode 163

AVexcel - Episode 163
Recorded on December 3, 2021
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown:
- More great TV deals
- DAZN sports app
- Sonos mini-sub rumors
- "Ultimate" Ethernet switch
- Adding a center-channel speaker
- Bargain projectors
- AVexcel Patreon Meetup
- #askavexcel
- Your excellent feedback & questions
- What we're watching

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

Visit the AVexcel website for links, show notes, contact info, and more! 

Link to this episode page

#CommissionsEarned with some links

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

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

Visit the AVexcel website for links, show notes, contact info, and more! 

Link to this episode page

#CommissionsEarned with some links

AVexcel - Episode 153

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

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

Visit the AVexcel website for links, show notes, contact info, and more! 

Link to this episode page 

#CommissionsEarned with some links

AVexcel - Episode 151

AVexcel - Episode 151
Recorded on August 27, 2021
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown:
- Samsung can remote-brick TVs
- Sony Bravia XR Z9J 8K TV tests
- Dan Clark Audio Stealth
- Polk's new HT speakers
- NAD Masters M10 V2 BluOS Amp
- BenQ 4K UST projector review
- Monoprice Monolith sub review
- Avoiding data caps
- #askavexcel
- Your excellent feedback & questions
- What we're watching

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

Visit the AVexcel website for links, show notes, contact info, and more! 

Link to this episode page 

#CommissionsEarned with some links

AVexcel - Episode 134

AVexcel - Episode 134
Recorded on March 26, 2021
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown:
- More 2021 TV reviews
- Christie disinfection tech
- TRN 15BA Flagship earbud
- Pat's Justice League experience
- This Old House on Roku
- Robert's best meter
- Audio testing and tips
- #askavexcel
- Great home theater gear
- Your excellent feedback & questions
- What we're watching

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

Visit the AVexcel website for links, show notes, contact info, and more! 

Link to this episode page 

#CommissionsEarned with some links

AVexcel - Episode 124

AVexcel - Episode 124
Recorded on November 25, 2020 
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown:
- Patrick's speaker cable
- Subs in stock
- Bandcamp
- Best Buy doing OK
- Xbox Series X/PS5 demand
- Next-gen console HDMI bandwidth
- Battery-powered sats
- Great TV deals
- In search of a neutral headphone
- Comparing streaming bitrates
- Your excellent feedback & questions
- What we're watching

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

Visit the AVexcel website for links, show notes, contact info, and more! 

Link to this episode page 

#CommissionsEarned with some links

AVexcel - Episode 109

AVexcel - Episode 109
Recorded on April 23, 2020 
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown:
- ATSC 3 tuners are coming
- Sweet speaker deals
- Where to shop besides Amazon
- 8K HDMI cables
- 4K with an older AVR
- Your excellent feedback & questions
- What we're watching

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

Visit the AVexcel website for links, show notes, contact info, and more! 

Link to this episode page 

AVexcel - Episode 100

AVexcel - Episode 100
Recorded on February 28, 2019. 
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown: 
- Episode 100
- Samsung's best 4K TV
- The Disc is Dead
- Streaming audio goodness
- Robert's Tools of the Trade
- Ceiling speakers
- What we're watching
- Your excellent feedback & questions 

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

Visit the AVexcel website for links, show notes, contact info, and more! 

Download the MP3 of this episode 

Link to this episode page 

AVexcel - Episdoe 98

AVexcel - Episode 98
Recorded on January 17, 2019. 
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown: 
- Looking at 2019
- Pat's acoustic-wonder screen
- Never speak of Chromecast Audio again
- Dogs and Cats living together
- Your speaker/headphone stuff
- Whatabout #CES2019
- You need a projector
- LCD, LED, OLED, PDP, and CRT
- Your excellent feedback & questions 

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

Visit the AVexcel website for links, show notes, contact info, and more! 

Download the MP3 of this episode 

Link to this episode page 

AVexcel - Episode 90

Recorded on September 20, 2018. 
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown: 
- IFA/CEDIA highlights
- LG's 8K OLED
- Epson Pro Cinema 4050/4010
- JVC's goes native 4K
- Sony's latest 4K projectors
- IMAX Enhanced AV gear
- DP's Insight Laser 8K demo
- So many new sweet speakers
- About those new amps...
- ...and music streaming apps
- Your excellent feedback & questions 

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

Visit the AVexcel website for links, show notes, contact info, and more! 

Download the MP3 of this episode 

Link to this episode page 

AVexcel - Episode 88

Recorded on August 23, 2018. 
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown: 
  - Samsung 8K TV
  - Pat's recent viewings
  - CEDIA 2018 preview
  - TV as a center channel speaker
  - Auto-calibration hell
  - Pat's favorite headphone
  - What we're watching
  - Your excellent feedback & questions 

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

Visit the AVexcel website for links, show notes, contact info, and more! 

Download the MP3 of this episode 

Link to this episode page 

AVexcel - Episode 77

Recorded on April 19, 2018. 
Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron 

The rundown: 
  - Robert's new headphones
  - Learning to listen
  - Pat's Caavo considerations
  - Streaming bitrates
  - ATSC 3.0 approaches
  - Avoid OLED burn-in
  - Atmos speaker upgrade
  - Tiny surround sound speakers
  - Your excellent feedback & questions 

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

Visit the AVexcel website for links, show notes, contact info, and more! 

Download the MP3 of this episode 

Link to this episode page 

Detailed show notes for this episode coming soon!