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Tom reviews the XGIMI Aura 4K Ultra Short Throw Laser Projector. We fear Yamaha MusicCast might be dead. Stadia tries to keep its controllers out of landfills. And MGM+ joins the streaming wars. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAoxuD 00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:36 – XGIMI Aura UST Projector Review – https://avgadgets.com/xgimi-aura-ust-4k-projector-review-is-this-the-all-in-one-projector-for-you/ 00:15:42 – What We Watched Rob […]

Tom is back! Dirac Live Active Room Treatment is coming to StormAudio Processors this year, and we’ve got hot takes. TCL scales back on mini-LED backlighting. Hisense charges forward with more mini-LED than ever. And the Nakamichi Dragon SoundBar is expensive. Plus lots of questions answered. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAnLC3 00:00:00 – Intro […]

Welcome to 2023! Tom is away this week, so we start with a pinch-hitting performance from Lee Overstreet. At CES: IMAX Signature Sound by DTS comes to Disney+, OLED TVs add Micro Lens Array, QD-OLEDs get bigger and better, and microLED gets smaller. We also mention a great source for 9.1.6-channel test signals. Pictures shown […]

Happy New Year! Glasses-free 3D with eye-tracking is coming to Acer SpatialLabs displays. LG’s 2023 SoundBars take on Samsung’s Q-Symphony with Wow Orchestra. Tom watched good shows. And Rob had a travel adventure. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAkLVd 00:00:00 – Intro & What We Watched Rob’s family had quite the Christmas travel adventure. Tom […]

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everybody! Rob saw Avatar: The Way of Water in HFR 3D, so he shares his lengthy review. Parasound’s founder retired, so there’s a new owner. 77-inch QD-OLEDs have been confirmed for next year. There’s a “truly wireless” TV with a battery. And we list our all-time favorite movies. Some might […]

We discuss the Value Electronics Ultra Short Throw and Long Throw Projector Shootout for 2022. Do we agree with their Kings of Projectors picks? Disney+ has ads that take away Atmos. We issue an apology. And careful walking under those on-ceiling speakers! Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAj65e 00:00:00 – Intro & What We Watched […]

Velodyne recently returned to the US market. Aperion’s new Energy Amplifiers sure look like ATI designs. Warner Bros Discovery is floating a short name for their combined HBO Max and Discovery+ streaming service. A smaller group of questions this week. Yet somehow our running time is about the same! Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAiaCk […]

Netflix disc-by-mail is coming to an end. Black Friday deals on huge TVs were impressive. Subwoofer repair, installation, and calibration. Should you get an open box OLED? And much more! Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAhgRd 00:00:00 – Intro & What We Watched Rob started The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. Tom watched Alita: Battle […]

Welcome to Thankful Everywhere All at Once! This is our 3rd annual multi-podcast, 6-man crossover event with Tom, Rob & Lee from AV Rant Podcast, DJ from the Bright Side Home Theater Podcast, and we’re joined by two new co-hosts: Andrew from AV Gadgets, and John. We’ll start with some introductions and hear about Andrew’s and […]

Our video feed returns to YouTube now that Rob has moved back into his apartment! The restoration might be done, but the unpacking is just beginning, so no tour yet. Over at Disney, Bob Iger is back to replace Bob Chapek, who replaced Iger in 2020. Circle of life. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjAgkLT […]