Check out another special audio version of our live-streamed show, Crutchfield Live, which you can watch on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/crutchfield/videos) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/crutchfield/live_videos/). After watching Dune in both an IMAX theater and Eric's home theater (https://www.crutchfield.com/r/91R), J.R. and Eric chat about the best parts of each experience. Also, Cris from Crutchfield's Tech Support (https://www.crutchfield.com/r/91S) stops by to talk about component car speakers (https://www.crutchfield.com/r/91T) and how his team of experts help customers every day. Staff writer and demo pro (https://www.crutchfield.com/r/91U), Dave wraps up with the show with J.R. and they chat about integrating new and vintage gear.

Check out this special audio version of our live-streamed show, Crutchfield Live, which is available to watch on YouTube (www.youtube.com/c/crutchfield/videos) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/crutchfield/live_videos/). J.R. talks with a bunch of our category experts about the latest car and home audio, answers viewer questions, and shares holiday shopping advice.

Some of the gear discussed in this episode includes:

Sony Mobile ES Series speakers and subs

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/8ZU)

Sony Mobile ES Series XAV-9500ES digital multimedia receiver

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/8ZV)

Enclave Audio home theater speaker systems

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/8ZW)

Andover Audio turntables and components

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/8ZX)

Phono preamps

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/8ZY)

Be sure to stick around until the end of the episode for helpful tech tips, and look out for our next bonus episode in early December!

It's the end of Season 2, and what better way to celebrate than by answering real questions from real customers. J.R. and Eric cover a range of topics from car and home audio to vehicle warranties to whether you should buy or rent a modem.

Here's a full episode breakdown:

- Why do your holiday shopping now?

- What's a good way to compare speakers when shopping online?

- Will buying a router improve home internet speed?

- What's the best way to build a home audio system around one component you love?

- What's the best way to wire a sub (for your home and your vehicle)?

- Can you add a new stereo to a '17 Wrangler Unlimited on a budget?

- What should you keep in mind when matching car amps and subs?

- Will upgrading factory audio gear void your vehicle's warranty?

- What should you keep in mind when matching car speakers and stereos?

- Will you lose your factory USB and aux inputs when installing a new car stereo?

- What are J.R.'s and Eric's ideas for outfitting a '94 Ford Probe?

And, of course... the links!

- Check out J.R. and guests every other week on Crutchfield Live, streaming on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/crutchfield/videos)and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/crutchfield/videos).

- Make shopping home and car speakers easier by using SpeakerCompare™ (https://www.crutchfield.com/r/8VR).

Thanks for listening and talk to you again soon in Season 3!

J.R. interviews Robin, part of the team responsible for our ReadyHarness service (https://www.crutchfield.com/r/8O1). They chat about his work, the gear he loves, and some of his all-time favorite concerts. Plus, J.R. and cohost Eric react to a YouTube video review (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VX8pYUz0-xc) from Ryan at Silly Reviews — he purchased a car stereo for his Volkswagen Jetta and used a ReadyHarness wired by Robin!

Some of the gear discussed includes:

Kicker car speakers

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/8O4)

Alpine iLX-W650 digital multimedia receiver

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/8O5)

Nikon DSLR cameras

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/8O6)

JBL Bluetooth speakers

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/8O8)

J.R. and Eric also preview the next and final episode of the season. They'll be answering listener questions, so be sure to submit yours — email the team at podcast[at]crutchfield.com or leave a comment at https://www.crutchfield.com/podcast.

J.R. catches up with Aaron Cochran of Balaton Marketing about the mountain of gear he owns and the select pieces he allows to take permanent residence in his home. A manufacturer's representative for companies like Yamaha (https://www.crutchfield.com/r/8II), Klipsch (https://www.crutchfield.com/r/8IJ), and Sennheiser (https://www.crutchfield.com/r/8IK), he's a familiar face in the halls of Crutchfield, thanks to his popular training sessions on the latest and greatest gear. 

J.R. and Aaron talk about his history in the industry, the pleasures of listening to vinyl, some awesome benefits of streaming high-res content, and audio gear that's made in the U.S.A.

Some of the gear discussed includes:

McIntosh ampifiers

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/8IL)

Klipsch Heritage Forte speakers

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/8IM)

MoFi turntables and accessories

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/8IN)

Qobuz (https://www.crutchfield.com/r/8IO) and Tidal (https://www.crutchfield.com/r/8IQ) high-res streaming

Sennheiser Ambeo sound bar

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/8IR)

J.R. interviews Michael Buratto, a musician and Senior Product Manager at Klipsch, about his history with the company, the gear he uses to make and enjoy music, and what has made Klipsch an enduring brand for 75 years. (https://www.crutchfield.com/r/8D4) Michael also hints at some fun speaker projects in the works. After the interview, J.R. and cohost Eric explore wireless home theater solutions when they answer a customer comment on our small home theater ideas article. (https://www.crutchfield.com/r/8D5)

Some of the gear discussed includes:

Klipsch headphones

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/8D6)

Klipsch The Three II powered speaker

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/8D7)

Klipsch The Fives powered speakers

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/8D8)

Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-8000F floor-standing speakers

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/8D9)

Klipsch Reference Premiere RP-504C center channel speaker

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/8DA)

Klipsch SPL-150 powered subwoofer

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/8DB)

For more on Klipsch, check out J.R.'s recent Facebook Live overview. (www.facebook.com/22833929554/videos/309641007477554) Thanks to Michael for letting us use his song "Rule The World" in the episode outro. Find more of his music on Spotify. (open.spotify.com/artist/6qbNwhv0TSLyMvOia12whP)

J.R. brings in special cohost Colin to assist with a panel discussion about video games and the gear that makes gaming more immersive. J.R. talks to four Crutchfield employees about their console preferences, the A/V gear they use when they game, and the gear they wish they owned! 

Some of the gear discussed includes:

JBL gaming headsets

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/89Q)

Astro gaming headsets

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/89T)

JBL sound bars

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/89U)

Klipsch speakers

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/89W)

Sony XBR-85X950H 85" Smart LED 4K UHD TV with HDR

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/89X)

For more info about great gear for gaming, check out Colin's guide to the best gaming headsets for 2021 (https://www.crutchfield.com/r/89Y), Logitech gaming accessories (https://www.crutchfield.com/r/89Z), and our best TVs for next-gen consoles (https://www.crutchfield.com/r/8A0).

J.R. introduces a Crutchfield exclusive — an interview with Sujan Hong, Head of US Music Content for Qobuz (www.qobuz.com/us-en/discover). Our headphone and high-res streaming expert Jeff caught up with Sujan to talk about all sorts of music-related topics, including music curation at Qobuz, Sujan's indie music credentials, and her favorite recent albums, available in high resolution. For video extras and photos, check out Jeff's full review of Qobuz (https://www.crutchfield.com/r/87N).

Some of the gear discussed includes:

SVS Prime Wireless SoundBase

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/87P)

Audio-Technica turntables

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/87Q)

AudioQuest Dragonfly USB DAC 

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/87R)

Bowers and Wilkins headphones

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/87S)

Audio-Technica headphones

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/87T)

J.R. leaves shore for a lake tour on Advisor Ziggy's Bentley Cruise pontoon boat. Naturally, that boat had a rockin' audio system on board, and Ziggy got to show it off at (almost) full volume. If you'd like to follow along and see the boat, check out our full article about the installation. (https://www.crutchfield.com/r/85P)

Some of the gear discussed includes:

Rockford Fosgate PMX-5CAN marine digital media receiver

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/85Q)

Rockford Fosgate TM1000X5AD 5-channel marine amp

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/85R)

Rockford Fosgate M2 Series Color-Optix™ marine speakers with LED illumination

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/85S)

Rockford Fosgate PMX-RGB lighting controller for Color-Optix™ speaker systems

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/85T)

Kicker marine-grade amp wiring kit

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/85U)

Kicker 46CWTB102 weather-proof tube enclosure with 10" sub

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/85V)

SoundSkins Pro sound damping material

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/85W)

Also, J.R. and cohost Eric answer a customer question about wakeboard tower speakers and their recommendations include Kicker's 46KMC4 marine digital receiver (https://www.crutchfield.com/r/85X) and JL Audio's M3 Series wakeboard tower speakers (https://www.crutchfield.com/r/85Y).

J.R. interviews Maria, one of Crutchfield's sales team leaders, about her history as a pro musician, the headphones that her husband and son love, and car installation whoopsies. After the interview, J.R. goes deep into the mail bag with co-host Eric, answering three customer questions about headphones. (https://www.crutchfield.com/r/82N)

Some of the gear discussed includes:

Klipsch T5 II true wireless earbuds

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/82O)

Klipsch The One powered Bluetooth® speaker

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/82P)

JBL JR300BT kids' wireless on-ear headphones

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/82Q)

Bose® Soundlink® Revolve Bluetooth® speaker

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/82R)

Bose QuietComfort 35 wireless headphones II

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/82S)

Meze Audio 99 Classics over-ear wired headphones

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/82T)

Sony WH-1000XM4 over-ear wireless noise-cancelling headphones

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/82U)

Sennheiser headphones

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/82V)

Audeze LCD-1 open-back planar-magnetic headphones

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/82W)

iFi Audio ZEN DAC desktop USB DAC and headphone amp

(https://www.crutchfield.com/r/82X)

For more headphones resources, check out our Top 5 Most Comfortable Headphones article (https://www.crutchfield.com/r/82Y) and our headphones buying guide (https://www.crutchfield.com/r/82Z).