Podcast Archives - AV Rant

Tom’s first impressions of the new SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf speakers. A new range of Dolby Vision projectors from Christie for premium cinemas. Disney+ IMAX Enhanced titles finally getting DTS:X. And the future of streaming is…TV channels. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBmJcX 00:00:00 – Intro 00:07:36 – SVS Ultra Evolution Bookshelf First Impres

We mostly settled Tom’s OLED & Roku settings. Masimo is separating from their Sound United consumer audio brands to protect their stock price. Roku has ways of putting ads on HDMI inputs. Best Buy issued mass layoffs of Geek Squad employees. And more cinemas will be getting Dolby Vision. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBkWCa 00:00:00 […]

Another week, another very high-tech solution to a problem Tom was having with his new OLED TV setup. Vizio announced new TVs, including a $999 86-inch model. ZapperBox M1 gets updated to allow DRB-protected NextGen TV channels to be recorded. And the RBH Impression Series of speakers is back! Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBjTAz 00:00:00 […]

Big news for Tom’s home theater this week! We even change up our format a little because of it. RSL announced a new, less expensive SpeedWoofer 10E subwoofer model. And the SVS Ultra Evolution Series speakers are now available to purchase. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBiK7X 00:00:00 – Intro 00:02:28 – What Rob Watched Gotta […]

HSU VTF-TN1 flagship 15-inch subwoofer replaces VTF-15H MK2 and undercuts the competition. Sofabaton X1S Hub-based universal remote replaces X1 and is good. And we get a question from a very special surprise person. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBi2Lu 00:00:00 – Intro Tom visited https://www.electrifyexpo.com/ 00:05:01 – What We Watched Rob watched Poor

IMAX App on Apple Vision Pro brings 3D documentaries in 1.43:1 aspect ratio home for the first time. More Disney+ shows are coming to Ultra HD Blu-ray. And TIDAL is simplifying their subscription tiers and actually lowering prices! Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBhg2V 00:00:00 – Intro Little bit of Oscars chat. 00:07:54 – What We […]

OLED TV prices are either staying the same or going up a bit. M&K Sound has new THX Dominus Certified in-wall speakers. APC has two new Back-UPS BE power protection models. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBgwkE 00:00:00 – Intro Quick word about OLED TV prices this year. 00:07:03 – What We Watched Rob watched The […]

We’re excited about all the movies and shows we watched this week! A group of Hollywood directors banded together to buy the Westwood Village Theatre. Fubo is suing ESPN, Fox Sports & Warner Bros. Discovery over their joint sports streaming plans. And Disney is handing over everything to do with physical media and letting Sony […]

KEF brings their MIE DSP to their Kube Subwoofers. Vudu is changing its name to Fandango At Home. Walmart is buying Vizio. UHP projector lamps can’t be restocked in the EU starting in 2026. And Tom finally watched Barbie! Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBeMkU 00:00:00 – Intro 00:04:07 – SoundPEATS Space Update It’s been a […]

900th Episode! Could these be the final 100 episodes of AV Rant? We have thoughts about Apple Vision Pro. Marantz Cinema 30 top end Receiver. Amazon Prime Video makes Dolby Vision & Atmos cost extra. Plex movie rentals are 1080p only. Fox Sports, ESPN & Warner are making a combined streaming sports service. Sony is […]