Home Theater News Review Podcast Season 3, Episode 12

Join our home theater community at AVNirvana.com. Build relationships with other Home Theater Enthusiasts and talk shop about speakers, processors, projectors, TVs, and more. We look forward to having you join our community!

00:01 Intro

01:18 Show Sponsor: madVR

02:13 Show Sponsor: SVS

03:10 Time Machine Segment: First Movie on a Plane

06:51 Begin Lightning News: Epson LS9000

09:03 madVR DSO Dynamic Subtitle Overlay

12:41 Ascendo 64” 100” THE64 and THE100

14:29 JTR Kallos

16:05 Yamaha True X Surround 90A Auro-3D

19:02 Onkyo ICON C-30

21:16 Audio Advice Live 2025

25:07 Value Electronics TV Shootout King of TV 4K OLED

33:14 Check in with Michael Scott, AV Nirvana Disc Reviews

34:07 New to Disc this Week

35:57 Kaleidescape Content Update

36:41 Streaming and Disc Charts

38:38 Disc and Gear Deals

This episode is sponsored by SVS:

Visit them SVSound.com

SVS Promo: GoDual

This episode is also sponsored by madVR Labs:

Visit them at https://madvrenvy.com/

*Watch Ascendo - Geoffrey Heinzel Interview*

Link to a full listing of Audio Advice Live 2025 Videos:

*DISC DEALS*

-Death Proof BD: https://amzn.to/3UUl2Sx

-A Quiet Place 4K: The Daniel Craig 5-Film Collection (4K): https://amzn.to/45LLCU0

-The Right Stuff BD: https://amzn.to/4lqjcng

*Gear Deal of the Week*

Sony Bravia 8 II 65”: https://amzn.to/45gYMse

Sony Bravia 5 XR50 98”: https://amzn.to/4mGXsES

Sony Bravia 8 77”: https://amzn.to/3UqEC8M

Sony Bravia 8 65”: https://amzn.to/45dv6fw

Sony Bravia 8 55”: https://amzn.to/4mcnVdk

*Forum Links*

-For the latest disc reviews, go to: https://www.avnirvana.com/forums/blu-ray-media-reviews.12/

-For the latest news, including stories covered in this episode:

https://www.avnirvana.com/forums/av-industry-news.6/

*PODCAST LINKS*

-Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XZc1WVL7gGazxGLiURw0E

Subscribe to the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/av-nirvanas-home-theater-news-review-htnr/id1715862636

Coming up on this episode of HTNR, we’ll cover news from the likes of Lumagen, HDMI, Shanling, StormAudio, Apple, Samsung, and friend of the show, Gary Dayton. We also have a huge headline story featuring Onkyo and Premium Audio Company and a well known name, that being Pioneer.

We’ll also take a look at the world of discs and movies, check out which titles AV Nirvana’s Michael Scott has reviewed since we last talked, and check in with Kaleidescape. We also take a look at news and trends in the world of content, and I’ll give you a tip on how to save some money if you’re planning on attending Audio Advice Live next month.

Please Note: AV Nirvana may make a small commission from affiliate links... thanks for your support!

Home Theater News Review Podcast Season 3, Episode 11

Join our home theater community at AVNirvana.com. Build relationships with other Home Theater Enthusiasts and talk shop about speakers, processors, projectors, TVs, and more. We look forward to having you join our community!

00:01 Intro

03:14 Show Sponsor: SVS

04:01 Show Sponsor: madVR

05:00 Time Machine Segment: First OLED

07:31 Begin Lightning News: Lumagen Artisan 8K Ready

09:43 HDMI 2.2 Launch

11:41 Shanling EC Zero T portable CD player

12:35 StormAudio Core 16+ (plus)

13:52 Apple Spatial Audio Format

15:20 Samsung HW-Q990F Soundbar

16:38 Thiel Coherent Source Service, Gary Dayton

17:54 Onkyo/Premium Audio Company end Licensing Agreement with Pioneer

28:42 Check in with Michael Scott, AV Nirvana Disc Reviews

30:18 New to Disc this Week

31:22 Kaleidescape Content Update

32:39 What’s Hot and What’s Cold

34:42 Disc and Gear Deals

This episode is sponsored by SVS:

Visit them SVSound.com

This episode is also sponsored by madVR Labs:

Visit them at https://madvrenvy.com/

*Shanling Link*

Buy the Shanling EC Zero T portable CD player: https://amzn.to/44HTuEk

*DISC DEALS*

-Jurassic World Ultimate Collection (4K): https://amzn.to/44cGXd9

-James Bond: The Daniel Craig 5-Film Collection (4K): https://amzn.to/44oFwHu

-Jaws 3-Movie Collection (4K): https://amzn.to/46asXCj

*Gear Deal of the Week*

Audio Advice Live 10% off tickets: AVNAALIVE25

$10off a 3-day all access pass - (early bird rate is $45) - code is valid until midnight on 8.1.25

*Forum Links*

-For the latest disc reviews, go to: https://www.avnirvana.com/forums/blu-ray-media-reviews.12/

-For the latest news, including stories covered in this episode:

https://www.avnirvana.com/forums/av-industry-news.6/

*PODCAST LINKS*

-Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XZc1WVL7gGazxGLiURw0E

Subscribe to the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/av-nirvanas-home-theater-news-review-htnr/id1715862636

Coming up on this episode of HTNR, we’ll cover news from the likes of Lumagen, HDMI, Shanling, StormAudio, Apple, Samsung, and friend of the show, Gary Dayton. We also have a huge headline story featuring Onkyo and Premium Audio Company and a well known name, that being Pioneer.

We’ll also take a look at the world of discs and movies, checkout which titles AV Nirvana’s Michael Scott has reviewed since we last talked, and check in with Kaleidescape. We also take a look at news and trends in the world of content, and I’ll give you a tip on how to save some money if you’re planning on attending Audio Advice Live next month.

Please Note: AV Nirvana may make a small commission from affiliate links... thanks for your support!

Home Theater News Review Podcast Season 3, Episode 10 links and notes:Join our home theater community at AVNirvana.com. Build relationships with other Home Theater Enthusiasts and talk shop about speakers, processors, projectors, TVs, and more. We look forward to having you join our community!00:01 Intro01:23 Show Sponsor: madVR Labs02:13 Show Sponsor: SVS02:59 Time Machine Segment: First Streaming Movie05:48 Klipsch Giveaway Announcement07:38 Begin Lightning News: Sony Projectors Now Selling EU/UK08:32 Netflix Tudum Announcement - Stranger Things 509:39 Dirac, Denon Home Amp Marantz M110:24 Skullcandy Aviator 900 ANC 11:31 AVPro Acquires RTI13:30 Samsung OLED Sales14:19 Ascendo Elephant Conservation, Infrasonic Bass15:38 Harman Sues Klipsch, Party Speaker, Gig XXL18:21 Check in with Michael Scott, AV Nirvana Disc Reviews20:09 New to Disc this Week21:11 Kaleidescape Content Update22:20 What’s Hot and What’s Cold25:57 Disc and Gear DealsThis episode is sponsored by SVS: Visit them SVSound.comThis episode is also sponsored by madVR Labs: Visit them at https://madvrenvy.com/Enter Klipsch/Jurassic World Rebirth Giveaway: https://www.avnirvana.com/threads/klipsch-unveils-jurassic-world-sweepstakes-featuring-limited-edition-speakers-you-can-enter-and-win.15187/Strata-gee.com article about JBL and Klipsch: https://www.strata-gee.com/harman-hits-voxx-intl-klipsch-group-with-major-13-count-lawsuit/*DISC DEALS* 2 for $16 Blu-ray and 2 for $22 4K Disc - www.gruv.com*Gear Deal of the Week*Apple AirPods Pro 2 (Amazon): https://amzn.to/43HgdRWApple AirPods Pro 2 (Best Buy): https://fave.co/4dXKLSJ*Forum Links*-For the latest disc reviews, go to: https://www.avnirvana.com/forums/blu-ray-media-reviews.12/-For the latest news, including stories covered in this episode:https://www.avnirvana.com/forums/av-industry-news.6/*PODCAST LINKS*-Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XZc1WVL7gGazxGLiURw0ESubscribe to the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/av-nirvanas-home-theater-news-review-htnr/id1715862636On this episode of HTNR, we have big stories to dig through from the likes of Sony, Denon, Marantz, Netflix, Skullcandy, AVPro, Hisense, Samsung, Harman, and Ascendo. We also discuss a notable lawsuit between two big players in the industry – Harman/JBL and Voxx/Klipsch – and I’ll tell you how you can win a pair of limited edition Klipsch The Sevens powered speakers.We talk disc news - checkout what Michael Scott has been up to in the world of disc reviews… and if you’re a collector, I’ve got a lead on a disc sale at GRUV.Please Note: AV Nirvana may make a small commission from affiliate links... thanks for your support!Keywords: iOS 18.5, energy, PS5, XBOX news, Disney Plus, Game of Thrones, Starlink, Black Mirror, Disney Movies, home theater tv, home cinema tv, home audio, surround sound, home theater, surround sound system, home theater system, home theater seat, home sound system, home audio systems, best tv soundbars, surround system for home, home cinemas, inflatable cinema screen, best surround sound system, best projector for home theater, best home cinema projector, good surround sound system, wireless surround sound, bose home theater system, home projector, wireless surround sound system, bose home theater, home cinema projector, bose home cinema, home theater news, SVS Ultra Evolution, SVS 4000 series subwoofers, madVR Envy Core, madVR Envy Extreme, HDR tone mapping, Kaleidescape 4K player, Dolby Vision home theater, DTS:X support, Dirac Live ART, Dirac Active Room Treatment, Denon Dirac upgrade, Marantz AV 20, Marantz AMP 20, HDMI 2.1 receiver, Trinnov headquarters, THX home audio, Apple TV Dolby Atmos sync, Dune Prophecy 4K, A Knight’s Tale Dolby Atmos, Bass Hunters Trinnov, best war movies Blu-ray, JVC NZ9 projector deal, JVC Frame Adapt HDR, AV Nirvana podcast, multi channel home theatre, bose surround sound system,

Home Theater News Review Podcast Season 3, Episode 9 links and notes:

Join our home theater community at AVNirvana.com. Build relationships with other Home Theater Enthusiasts and talk shop about speakers, processors, projectors, TVs, and more. We look forward to having you join our community!

00:01 Intro

01:31 Show Sponsor: SVS

02:31 Show Sponsor: madVR Labs

03:40 Time Machine Segment: First Streaming Movie

05:48 Begin Lightning News Round

06:51 IMAX, Christopher Nolan, Matt Damon Odyssey

08:12 Kaleidescape Strato E

09:29 Dirac, Denon, Marantz, Active Room Treatment ART

11:04 Trinnov Audio Paris Headquarters Update

11:53 JBL Summit Series Speakers

12:57 Mark Levinson 600 Series

14:00 Apple TV 4K Atmos Fix OS 18.5

17:12 Headline News Story: Marantz AV 20, AMP 20

19:32 Check in with Michael Scott, AV Nirvana Disc Reviews

20:54 New to Disc this Week

21:50 Kaleidescape Content Update

23:33 What’s Hot and What’s Cold

25:32 Disc and Gear Deals

SVS 5% Codes: Two or more subs: "GoDual," or buy 5+ speakers and/or subs: "System"

This episode of HTNR is sponsored by SVS:

Visit them at: https://fave.co/4bCbL9r

This episode is also sponsored by madVR Labs:

Visit them at https://madvrenvy.com/

*DISC DEALS on AMAZON*

-Kelly’s Heros and Where Eagles Dare (BD): https://amzn.to/4mna70p

-The Dirty Dozen (BD): https://amzn.to/3SMYl1y

-Guns of Navarone (BD):https://amzn.to/4dyKk1g

*Gear Deal of the Week*

JVC DLA-NZ9 (Best Buy): https://fave.co/45mKtCB

*TopTes TS-501B SPL Meter Giveaway Link*

https://www.avnirvana.com/threads/win-a-toptes-ts-501b-handheld-sound-level-meter.15047/

*Forum Links*

-For the latest disc reviews, go to: https://www.avnirvana.com/forums/blu-ray-media-reviews.12/

-For the latest news, including stories covered in this episode:

https://www.avnirvana.com/forums/av-industry-news.6/

*PODCAST LINKS*

-Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XZc1WVL7gGazxGLiURw0E

Subscribe to the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/av-nirvanas-home-theater-news-review-htnr/id1715862636

On this episode of HTNR, we have stories from the likes of JBL, IMAX, Mark Levinson, Trinnov, Dirac, Kaleidescape, and Denon. And our feature story spotlights two new gorgeous separates from Marantz and an update on tariff-related pricing from their camp… which is interesting because we haven’t heard much from big manufacturers on that front. We also take a look at disc news and pay a visit to what’s hot and what’s not in the world of content. Plus disc and gear deals of the week!

Please Note: AV Nirvana may make a small commission from affiliate links... thanks for your support!

Keywords: iOS 18.5, energy, PS5, XBOX news, Disney Plus, Game of Thrones, Starlink, Black Mirror, Disney Movies, home theater tv, home cinema tv, home audio, surround sound, home theater, surround sound system, home theater system, home theater seat, home sound system, home audio systems, best tv soundbars, surround system for home, home cinemas, inflatable cinema screen, best surround sound system, best projector for home theater, best home cinema projector, good surround sound system, wireless surround sound, bose home theater system, home projector, wireless surround sound system, bose home theater, home cinema projector, bose home cinema, home theater news, SVS Ultra Evolution, SVS 4000 series subwoofers, madVR Envy Core, madVR Envy Extreme, HDR tone mapping, IMAX The Odyssey, Nolan IMAX film, Kaleidescape Strato E, Kaleidescape 4K player, Dolby Vision home theater, DTS:X support, Dirac Live ART, Dirac Active Room Treatment, Denon Dirac upgrade, SHARC+ DSP, Mark Levinson 600 Series, JBL Summit Series, JBL Makalu speaker, JBL Pumori speaker, JBL Ama standmount, Trinnov headquarters, THX home audio, Apple TV Dolby Atmos sync, Dune Prophecy 4K, A Knight’s Tale Dolby Atmos, Bass Hunters Trinnov, best war movies Blu-ray, JVC NZ9 projector deal, JVC Frame Adapt HDR, AV Nirvana podcast, multi channel home theatre

Home Theater News Review Podcast Season 3, Episode8 links and notes:

Join our home theater community at AVNirvana.com. Build relationships with other Home Theater Enthusiasts and talk shop about speakers, processors, projectors, TVs, and more. We look forward to having you join our community!

00:01 Intro

01:01 Show Sponsor: SVS

02:08 Show Sponsor: madVR Labs

03:26 Time Machine Segment: First Streaming Movie

06:38 Giveaway TopTes SPL

08:28 Begin Lightning News Round: Starke Sound Halo Series

09:52 Andover Audio SpinBase Max 2

09:11 Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3

12:59 LG QNED Zero Connect

14:23 AudioLab D7 D9 DAC

15:14 Samsung Perceptual Contrast Length

16:47 Roku Stick

17:12 Headline News Story: LG Display Blue OLED Phosphorescent

20:06 Harman buys Sound United

23:07 Check in with Michael Scott Disc Reviews

24:13 New to Disc this Week

26:01 Kaleidescape Content Update

27:00 What’s Hot and What’s Cold

30:08 Disc and Gear Deals

This episode of HTNR is sponsored by SVS:

Visit them at: https://fave.co/4bCbL9r

This episode is also sponsored by madVR Labs:

Visit them at https://madvrenvy.com/

*DISC DEALS on AMAZON*

-Full Metal Jacket 4K: https://amzn.to/4399M8B

-Full Metal Jacket 4K Steelbook: https://amzn.to/4iWSKQZ

-Stanley Kubrick 3 film Collection: https://amzn.to/42JN0Fs

*Gear Deal of the Week*

Sony A95L 65” Amazon: https://amzn.to/439iOCE

Sony A95L 65” Best Buy: https://fave.co/4kaYmIl

Sony A95L 55” Amazon: https://amzn.to/43imP8V

Sony A95L 55” Best Buy: https://fave.co/43hTYBz

*TopTes TS-501B SPL Meter Giveaway Link*

https://www.avnirvana.com/threads/win-a-toptes-ts-501b-handheld-sound-level-meter.15047/

*Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 Link*

https://www.avnirvana.com/threads/bowers-wilkins-introduces-px7-s3-a-new-chapter-in-premium-wireless-headphones.15026/

*Forum Links*

-For the latest disc reviews, go to: https://www.avnirvana.com/forums/blu-ray-media-reviews.12/

-For the latest news, including stories covered in this episode:

https://www.avnirvana.com/forums/av-industry-news.6/

*PODCAST LINKS*

-Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XZc1WVL7gGazxGLiURw0E

Subscribe to the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/av-nirvanas-home-theater-news-review-htnr/id1715862636

On this episode of HTNR, the AV news cycle continues to churn, with news from the likes of Starke Sound, Andover Audio, Bowers & Wilkins, LG, Audiolab, Samsung, and Roku. We also have a big story coming out of LG Display that could put its top OLED panel back in the driver’s seat when it comes to flagship OLED TV models across the board. And, we have an even bigger announcement coming from Harman.

We’ll also take a look at disc news and introduce a new segment: what’s hot and what’s not… and we have a giveaway contest to tell you about, along with an exclusive code that will boost your chances of winning.

Please Note: AV Nirvana may make a small commission from affiliate links... thanks for your support!

Episode Summary: On the latest edition of HTNR, we’ve got a packed show full of spicy industry news to dig into — including headlines from Netflix, Samsung, JVC, Kaleidescape, JBL, and a potentially game-changing tech announcement out of China. Plus, we pull back the curtain with a bona fide insider who explains why most AVRs and processors with HDMI 2.1 top out at 40 Gbps — well short of the full spec.

We’ve also have a full rundown of key industry news stories, disc talk (including a 4K concert review by Bob Rapport). some cool leads you’ll want to check out, and a deep dive into the moment that launched commercial movie theaters as we know them.

This episode of HTNR is sponsored by SVS:

Visit them at: https://fave.co/4bCbL9r

This episode is also sponsored by madVR Labs:

Visit them at https://madvrenvy.com/

Join our home theater community at AVNirvana.com. Build relationships with other Home Theater Enthusiasts and talk shop about speakers, processors, projectors, TVs, and more. We look forward to having you join our community!

*DISC DEALS on AMAZON*

-Skyscraper BD - $6.49 https://amzn.to/3GirezQ

-San Andreas BD - $9.69 https://amzn.to/3GkLgto

-Rampage BD - $699 https://amzn.to/42UApz9

*Gear Deal of the Week*

- THX HDMI Interconnects by Pixelgen 15% off: https://www.pixelgendesign.com/home

00:01 Intro

01:10 Show Sponsor: madVR

01:53 Show Sponsor: SVS

03:24 Time Machine Segment: April 14, 1894

05:38 First copyrighted film

06:16 Begin Lightning News Round: JBL SDP-80 Processor

08:00 Samsung QD-OLED S95F, The Frame Pro

09:11 Netflix, HDR10+, Samsung, Philips

10:20 Kaleidescape, Australia, kOS upgrade

12:21 JVC NZ500, NZ700

14:05 Magentar, Oasys Residential Technology Group

14:13 End Lighting Round: Passing of Han Jong Hee

15:14 Headline News Story: HDMI/GPMI

22:11 Check in with Michael Scott Disc Reviews

23:19 New to Disc this Week

24:54 Kaleidescape Content Update

25:54 Disc Sales Numbers

26:40 Disc Charts

28:03 Movie/TV Stream Charts

28:41 Disc and Gear Deals

*Forum Links*

-For the latest disc reviews, go to: https://www.avnirvana.com/forums/blu-ray-media-reviews.12/

-For the latest news, including stories covered in this episode:

https://www.avnirvana.com/forums/av-industry-news.6/

*PODCAST LINKS*

-Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XZc1WVL7gGazxGLiURw0E

Subscribe to the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/av-nirvanas-home-theater-news-review-htnr/id1715862636

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Home Theater News Review Podcast Season 3, Episode 6 links and notes:

Join our home theater community at AVNirvana.com. Build relationships with other Home Theater Enthusiasts and talk shop about speakers, processors, projectors, TVs, and more. We look forward to having you join our community!

00:01 Intro

00:53 Show Sponsor: SVS

01:39 Show Sponsor: madVR

03:07 Time Machine Segment: April 16, 1975

05:57  Forum Announcements

07:50 Begin News Lightning Round: Just Video Walls HQ

08:46 AVPro New Facility

09:34 Just Video Walls Joins HTSA

10:10 Magnetar Joins Home Technology Association

11:26 AVPro STILE App

12:10 Bullet Train Professional Series HDMI Cables

12:45 Epson QS100

14:13 Sony VPL-XW5100ES Bravia Projector 7

15:32 Sony OLED Bravia 8 Mark 2, Bravia 5 Mini-LED, Bravia 2 II

16:58 Klipsch La Scala AL6, Klipschorn AK7, Heritage Active Crossover

18:01 Spotlight News Feature: Kaleidescape Strato-M

21:21 Spotlight News Feature: SVS SB-5000, PB-5000 5000 Series Subwoofers

24:04 Check in with Michael Scott Disc Reviews

24:58 New to Disc this Week

26:12 Kaleidescape Content Update

27:35 Disc Sales Numbers

28:32 Disc Charts

30:28 Movie/TV Stream Charts

22:31 Disc and Gear Deals

This episode of HTNR is sponsored by SVS: 

Visit them at: ⁠https://fave.co/4bCbL9r⁠

This episode is also sponsored by madVR Labs: 

Visit them at ⁠https://madvrenvy.com/⁠

Buy the New SVS 5000 Series Subwoofer!

- SB-5000: ⁠https://fave.co/4iepSDx⁠

- PB-5000: https://fave.co/4jviXqF

*DISC DEALS on AMAZON* 

-The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent 4K: https://amzn.to/3RccHYK

-Parasite 4K: https://amzn.to/3YrWP8j

-Mission: Impossible 6-Movie Collection: ⁠https://amzn.to/4285aAt⁠

*Gear Deal of the Week*

TX-SR494 7.2-Ch A/V Receiver: https://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/onktxsr494-rb/onkyo-tx-sr494-7.2-ch-x-80-watts-bluetooth-a/v-receiver/1.html#ONKTXSR494-RB-1

Check out ⁠JustWatch.com⁠'s list of show recommendations here: ⁠https://www.justwatch.com/us/guide/shows-like-the-white-lotus⁠

*Forum Links*

-For the latest disc reviews, go to: https://www.avnirvana.com/forums/blu-ray-media-reviews.12/

-For the latest news, including stories covered in this episode:

https://www.avnirvana.com/forums/av-industry-news.6/

*PODCAST LINKS*

-Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XZc1WVL7gGazxGLiURw0E

Subscribe to the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/av-nirvanas-home-theater-news-review-htnr/id1715862636

On this week’s edition of the Home Theater News Review Podcast, we have so much to cover, it’s hard to know where to start. Lot’s to dig through from the likes of Sony, Epson, Kaleidescape, SVS, Just Video Walls, AVPro, Klipsch and more! We’re also blasting back in time with a trip to one of my favorite decades - 1970s - for a look at some tech that forever changed access to content in the home.

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Home Theater News Review Podcast Season 3, Episode 5 links and notes:

Join our home theater community at AVNirvana.com. Build relationships with other Home Theater Enthusiasts and talk shop about speakers, processors, projectors, TVs, and more. We look forward to having you join our community!

00:01 Intro

01:10 Show Sponsor: SVS0

2:28 Time Machine Segment

05:56 Start News Lightning Round with Nvidia

06:26 Begin News Lightning Round

07:43 New Roku Philips TV - Sams Club

09:39 Chromecast Outtage, SOAX Search Trends

11:02 The Southwest Audio Fest

12:00 Warner Bros. DVD Disc Rot

13:32 Rotel DX-3

14:18 Wilson Benesch and Fidelity Imports

15:09 $370K Turntable15:50 New Sony 4K Player? X700/K

17:03 FlatpanelsHD Report on Sony RGB LCD TV

18:16 Premium Audio Company Distribution Deal NATM

19:26 Spotlight News Feature: Arendal Sound, 1961 Speakers

22:18 Check in with Michael Scott Disc Reviews

22:24 New to Disc this Week

24:36 Kaleidescape Content Update

25:16 Disc Sales Numbers

25:52 Disc Charts

28:06 Movie/TV Stream Charts

28:55 Disc and Gear Deals

This episode of HTNR is sponsored by SVS. Visit them at: https://fave.co/4bCbL9r*DISC

DEALS on AMAZON*

-Akira 4K -https://amzn.to/3RinErw-

The Protege 4K - https://amzn.to/4bE1bif

-Inglorious Basterds 4K - https://amzn.to/4i9Yash

*Gear Deal of the Week*

Samsung 55” S85D 4K OLED TV: https://fave.co/4iilT9PSamsung

65” S85D 4K OLED TV: https://fave.co/4iilT9PSamsung

65” S85D 4K OLED TV: https://fave.co/4iilT9P

*Forum Links*

-For the latest disc reviews, go to: https://www.avnirvana.com/forums/blu-ray-media-reviews.12/

-For the latest news, including stories covered in this episode:https://www.avnirvana.com/forums/av-industry-news.6/

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On this week’s edition of the Home Theater News Review Podcast, we’re coming in hot and heavy with lots of industry news from the likes of madVR, Chromecast, Roku, Philips, The Southwest Audio Show, Premium Audio Company, Rotel, and a brand that has a turntable that costs just shy of the price of the average home in the United States. And our spotlight story focuses on a European speaker brand bringing back its entry-level range. Also, we have a lead on a 65” OLED TV that lands under a grand, just in time for March Madness!

This episode of HTNR is sponsored by SVS and madVR. Visit them at:SVS: www.svsound.com madVR: www.madvrenvy.com00:01 Intro02:35 Learn about this episode's Sponsors04:32 Time Machine Segment06:40 Start News Lightning Round, AudioEngine08:19 EPSON09:23 Alexa+10:23 TCL11:42 Philips Hue12:26 MadVR HDMI Sync 13:35 Masimo Update14:25 FEATURE: Focal 18:21 Check in with Michael Scott Disc Reviews19:30 New to Disc this Week20:35 Kaleidescape Content Update21:32 Disc Sales Numbers22:49 Disc Charts23:59 Movie/TV Stream Charts25:19 Disc and Gear Deals*DISC DEALS on AMAZON* -Civil War 4K -https://amzn.to/3QNggUZ-The Substance 4K - https://amzn.to/3QJBuTz-Mission Impossible 6 4K - https://amzn.to/41E5ExP*Gear Deal of the Week*CODE: EXTRA25OFF-Visit Denon Refurb at: https://fave.co/3XsOf8M-Buy Denon S670H: https://fave.co/41JlK9qWatch madVR ISE 2025 video: https://youtu.be/HsJjpYTgtKkComing up on this week’s edition of the Home Theater News Review Podcast, we have a little bit of a light slate. But that’s not to say there isn’t some meat on the bone. We’ll hit on stories out of TCL, Amazon, Epson, Philips, madVR and Sound United. And our featured story this week looks at some awesome new gear from the fine folks at Focal. Of course, we have our time machine segment, disc news, buying tips, and more.*Forum Links*-For the latest disc reviews, go to: https://www.avnirvana.com/forums/blu-ray-media-reviews.12/-For the latest news, including stories covered in this episode:https://www.avnirvana.com/forums/av-industry-news.6/*PODCAST LINKS*-Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XZc1WVL7gGazxGLiURw0ESubscribe to the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/av-nirvanas-home-theater-news-review-htnr/id1715862636Please Note: AV Nirvana may make a small commission from affiliate links... thanks for your support!

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00:01 Intro

01:34 Time Machine Segment

05:56  Start News Lightning Round with Nvidia

06:32 Netflix Integration with Apple TV?  

07:04 Premium Audio Company dropped by ProSource

07:53 Wharfedale  Aston Heritage

08:27 Sennheiser introduces HD 505 Headphone

08:58 Apple TV expands to Android 

09:27 Burmester 232 Integrated Amplifier

09:58 TAD introduces the ME1TX

10:40 TEAC AP-507 stereo power amplifier

11:47 McIntosh DS200 Streaming DAC

12:41 Bang & Olufsen Beosound 2 Gradient Collection

13:29 ISE 2025 Recap

15:54 News Feature: Panasonic TV to be sold?

19:54 News Feature: Flordia International Audio Show

22:49 Check in with Michael Scott Disc Reviews

23:52 New to Disc this Week

25:34 Kaleidescape Content Update

26:34 Disc Sales Numbers

28:56 Disc Charts

30:16 Movie/TV Stream Charts

32:04 Disc and Gear Deals

*DISC DEALS on AMAZON* 

-Wicked 4K: https://amzn.to/41mKsfB

-Fury 4K: https://amzn.to/3QrNCIW

-Atomic Blonde 4K: https://amzn.to/4b9wyAE

*Gear Deal of the Week*

-Polk MagniFi Mini AX Sound Bar: https://amzn.to/41nT1XN

Episode Round-Up

On this week’s edition of the Home Theater News Review Podcast, we’re loaded up with industry stories. We have a dozen or so quick-hit headline stories in our lightning news section, touching base on stories out of Apple, Netflix, McIntosh, Bang and Olufsen, TEAC, and Warfendale, just to name a few.  And then we talk a bit more in-depth about news out of Panasonic’s TV division and the upcoming Florida International Audio expo.

Of course, we have our time machine segment, disc news, buying tips, and more. Thanks for listening!

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