AVexcel
203 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 141 ratingsAVexcel is your guide to the best in home theater gear and content - no matter what your budget is!
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Episodes
AVexcel - Episode 205
May 28, 2023 01:03 - 38 minutes - 53.4 MBAVexcel - Episode 205 Recorded on May 24, 2023 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - HBO is Max - Netflix account sharing - ESPN as a streaming service - Apple tvOS 16.5 now available - TCL QM8 4K TV has arrived - Cambridge Audio Evo CD transport - DRM and ATSC 3.0/NextGen - DAC differences - Your excellent feedback & questions - Email us at [email protected] - What we're watching This episode of AVexcel was made possible by generou...
AVexcel - Episode 204
May 20, 2023 22:20 - 49 minutes - 68.6 MBAVexcel - 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 - Em...
AVexcel - Episode 203
May 17, 2023 16:47 - 53 minutes - 74 MBAVexcel - 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 Mult...
AVexcel - Episode 202
May 03, 2023 17:59 - 37 minutes - 51.9 MBAVexcel - Episode 202 Recorded on April 30, 2023 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - 2023 TV tech update - Sony's Bravia Cam - Samsung S95C QD-OLED review - LG G3 OLED review - Improving OLED subpixel text rendering - Windows 11 HDR Calibration App - Epson 5050ub's HDR Slider - TV streaming app popularity - Your excellent feedback & questions - Email us at [email protected] - What we're watching This episode of AVexcel was made possi...
AVexcel - Episode 201
April 27, 2023 22:25 - 1 hour - 91.4 MBAVexcel - Episode 201 Recorded on April 25, 2023 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - Artistic intent - Car speaker specs and calibration - YouTube TV testing PQ improvements - Fosi Audio BT20A Pro - Topping PA7/PA7 Plus - Sony A95K QD-OLED calibration - Focal Theva speakers - TAD Compact Evolution One speakers - Dirac Live audio calibration - To firmware update or not to update - Hanwha Vision's XNP-6400R 40x PTZ IP camera - Your exc...
AVexcel - Episode 200
April 22, 2023 20:31 - 47 minutes - 65.1 MBAVexcel - Episode 200 Recorded on April 20, 2023 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - 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 [email protected] - What we're watching This episode...
AVexcel - Episode 199
March 29, 2023 17:55 - 1 hour - 83.7 MBAVexcel - 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 te...
AVexcel - Episode 198
March 21, 2023 01:50 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBAVexcel - 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...
AVexcel - Episode 197
March 04, 2023 19:48 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBAVexcel - Episode 197 Recorded on March 1, 2023 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - Schiit Rekkr and Gjallarhorn - 2023 LG OLED evo dates and prices - Next-gen Samsung QD-OLED arrives - Admiring the LG OLED Posé - Sonos Era 100 & 300 speaker rumors - Spotify's AI-powered DJ - Cambridge Audio AXN10 & MXN10 - Media Decore Eclipse Moving Art Lift - RetroTINK & Robert's video processor - Axpona 2023 in Illinois - Sony's 2023 televisions ...
AVexcel - Episode 196
February 15, 2023 04:58 - 1 hour - 85.7 MBAVexcel - Episode 196 Recorded on February 12, 2023 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - Dolby Vision HDR Football - Make your TV look its best - 2023 OLED PC monitor lust - Mini LED is the new LCD hotness - Micro LED TVs are impressive/expensive - Soundbars and Hisense P1 Sonic Screen - Dolby Vision 4K UHD Blu-ray disc players - Your excellent feedback & questions - Email us at [email protected] - What we're watching AVexcel is 100% powe...
AVexcel - Episode 195
January 11, 2023 03:54 - 43 minutes - 59.9 MBAVexcel - Episode 195 Recorded on January 7, 2023 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - Favorite displays at CES 2023 - Bias lighting and a $130 app - A new universal disc player - Shipping rates way down - Front projector shootout - Dolby Vision discs and game consoles - Update: Bathys BT headphone by Focal - YouTube favs: Marco Reps, Great Scott, and Big Clive - Your excellent feedback & questions - Email us [email protected] - What we're ...
AVexcel - Episode 194
November 28, 2022 21:17 - 42 minutes - 58.3 MBAVexcel - Episode 194 Recorded on November 25, 2022 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - Next Patreon hangout on Dec 22nd - Projector lamp sources - Calculators are your (projection) friend - Comcast + FIFA + Dolby Vision - Business/commercial display options - New Disney+ plans/prices - Dolby Vision picture presets - The best 4K and 8K LCD TVs - Equal Loudness curve/contour - CTA-2010 subwoofer benchmark - Bill Burr's podcast on YouTu...
AVexcel - Episode 193
November 21, 2022 05:47 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBAVexcel - Episode 193 Recorded on November 16, 2022 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - Laser TV Showdown 2022 - Formovie Theater RGB laser projector - QLED, QD-OLED, and OLED sweet deals - Flirc Skip 1s universal remote - The Uno by iFi - KEF holiday sales - Epson Smart Gaming Projector - SVS Prime Wireless Pro SoundBase - Monolith M518HT THX Certified 5.1 kit - In search of dumb TVs - Outdoor TV options - The Peripheral on Amazon ...
AVexcel - Episode 192
November 11, 2022 17:45 - 57 minutes - 78.8 MBAVexcel - Episode 192 Recorded on November 6, 2022 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - Holiday TV deals - Roon 2.0 update - Modulus M2 4K Movie Server - 3rd gen Apple TV 4K - NAD's 50th anniversary - Sonos fixed its sub - Nifty mount for Sonos One speakers - Regulating TV power consumption - Verifying Netflix viewing figures - Netflix profile transfer is available - Netflix Basic with ads arrives - YouTube Premium Family Plan price h...
AVexcel - Episode 191
October 10, 2022 17:46 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBAVexcel - Episode 191 Recorded on October 6, 2022 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - House of the Dragon and artistic intent - Great 75-inch TVs for ~$1500 - Windows 11 HDR Calibration Tool - Calibrite powered by X-Rite - Supersized LCD and OLED TVs arrive - 77-inch QD-OLEDs coming soon - Domain name snafu and recovery - Your excellent feedback & questions - Email us [email protected] - What we're watching AVexcel is 100% powered by our...
AVexcel - Episode 190
August 19, 2022 15:48 - 1 hour - 92.5 MBAVexcel - Episode 190 Recorded on August 14, 2022 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - Remembering Anne Heche - /r/TVTooHigh subreddit - HBO Max + Discovery+ - More Blu-ray player tricks - More Ad-supported streaming - Monolith M518HT THX 5.1 speaker kit - AVR amp/wattage specs suck - Floor-rising projection screens - LG HU915QB 4K laser projector review - Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ loudspeakers - New art for Ikea Symphonisk speakers - Valu...
AVexcel - Episode 189
August 04, 2022 22:05 - 41 minutes - 56.7 MBAVexcel - Episode 189 Recorded on July 30, 2022 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - Value Electronics TV Shootout - Color saturation - Folding 4K LED display - maXTouch Knob on Display - QD-OLED quirks - Pacific Audio Fest - Patreon Hangout on August 14th - The best Blu-ray players - Your excellent feedback & questions - Email us [email protected] - What we're watching AVexcel is 100% powered by our excellent crew of Patreon supporter...
AVexcel - Episode 188
July 27, 2022 14:19 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MBAVexcel - Episode 188 Recorded on July 21, 2022 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - Video judder and stutter - 4K TVs and Atmos audio - Monolith THX certified in-walls - Bluetooth LE spec completed - Netflix password sharing crackdown - Crunchyroll is reducing subscription fees - Prime Video refresh - RSL Speedwoofer pre-sale - Find a calibrator or DIY gear - Laser/LED projector calibration - Scott Wilkinson at AVSForum - Playing Raf...
AVexcel - Episode 187
July 18, 2022 18:15 - 38 minutes - 52.5 MBAVexcel - Episode 187 Recorded on July 14, 2022 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - Netflix liberates Immersive Audio - HDTVTest's QD-OLED comparison - Sony VPL-XW5000ES Laser Projector - Sonos de-chuffed the Ray - Bryston's amp restoration services - How to Shop for a TV - Antenna Man's latest review - Emmy nomination battle royale - Your excellent feedback & questions - Email us [email protected] - What we're watching AVexcel is 10...
AVexcel - Episode 186
July 01, 2022 06:24 - 53 minutes - 74.1 MBAVexcel - Episode 186 Recorded on June 28, 2022 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - DVD's dominance among discs - HDTVTest's Sony A95K QD-OLED review - RTINGS reviews the LG B2 OLED TV - Soundbar audio quality tips - Samsung QN900B calibration session - McIntosh MR89 AM/FM Tuner - LG's 16x18 DualUp Monitor - Netflix to offer ad-supported tier - 1MORE earbud deal - Auro-3D vs Dolby Atmos - Subwoofer crossover settings - Robert's PC mo...
AVexcel - Episode 185
June 13, 2022 16:24 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBAVexcel - Episode 185 Recorded on June 9, 2022 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - FOMO's 2023/2024 OLED roadmap - KEF LSX II - Outdoor speaker options - Home theater audio upgrades - Open-box gear warranties - Replacing a surround sound processor - Patreon hangout ideas - The joys of Cyberpunk 2077 - SDR OLED isn't bright enough - Your excellent feedback & questions - Email us [email protected] - What we're watching AVexcel is 100...
AVexcel - Episode 184
June 07, 2022 00:12 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBAVexcel - Episode 184 Recorded on June 3, 2022 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - Normalizing shipping costs - Safely moving your TV - Screen protectors for televisions - Sonos "Sub Mini" FCC listing - Monoprice Monolith in-wall subs - Interesting iPhone headphone amp - HDTVTest unboxes Sony A95K QD-OLED - Linus' home theater setup - "Hacks" on HBO Max - Your excellent feedback & questions - Email us [email protected] - What we're wat...
AVexcel - Episode 183
May 31, 2022 03:11 - 33 minutes - 45.8 MBAVexcel - Episode 183 Recorded on May 26, 2022 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - Remembering Ray Liotta - Plex returns to the HTPC - LG's flagship HU915QE tri-laser projector - Sonarworks SoundID Reference for Multichannel - Onkyo bankruptcy follow up - SVS Outlet sale - Roku w/Bluetooth headphones - Clipping and crushing detail - Two Minute Papers on MuZero - Your excellent feedback & questions - Email us [email protected] - What we...
AVexcel - Episode 182
May 23, 2022 16:34 - 40 minutes - 56.4 MBAVexcel - Episode 182 Recorded on May 19, 2022 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - The Fifth Element in theaters - Gary Oldman in Slow Horses - 2022 Roku Ultra - Munich HIGH END 2022 - ifi Audio's GO Bar - Denon PMA-1700NE integrated amp - Masimo acquires Sound United - Remembering Onkyo - How projectors make color - Sizing your screen to perfection - Your excellent feedback & questions - Email us [email protected] - What we're watc...
AVexcel - Episode 181
May 18, 2022 16:21 - 1 hour - 86.4 MBAVexcel - Episode 181 Recorded on May 14, 2022 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - Remembering Fred Ward - Adios iPod - Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones - KEF LS60 Wireless R&D (PDF) - SONOS Ray soundbar - More Monolith amps by ATI - Google I/O 2022 - Projectors: DLP vs LCD vs LCoS - More microlens OLED tech - Antenna Man on ATSC 3.0 DRM - The love for vinyl - LG OLED Pro monitor calibration - Email us [email protected] - Your excelle...
AVexcel - Episode 180
May 09, 2022 15:31 - 47 minutes - 66.1 MBAVexcel - Episode 180 Recorded on May 5, 2022 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - Laser at AMC - Sony's new laser projectors - Admiring the Optoma UHD55 - Bluesound HUB Network - Roku gets Apple Music - Vinyl sales are up - Recoton RCA Cable Review - Turf Design's Tremella - Bookshelves vs Floorstanders - OLED microlens tech - Affordable vintage speakers - #askavexcel - Your excellent feedback & questions - What we're watching ...
AVexcel - Episode 179
May 04, 2022 19:47 - 53 minutes - 73.5 MBAVexcel - 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 ou...
AVexcel - Episode 178
April 25, 2022 20:23 - 37 minutes - 52.4 MBAVexcel - Episode 178 Recorded on April 21 , 2022 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - Netflix + Exploding Kittens - Account sharing crackdowns - OLED TV updates and deals - Linus loves the Epson LS12000 laser projector - JVC DLA-NP5 review - RSL Speedwoofer 10S MKII pre-orders - AC Infinity AIRPLATE cabinet cooler - Dolby Atmos/surround speaker placement - Visiting Nanosys - #askavexcel - Your excellent feedback & questions - What we...
AVexcel - Episode 177
April 18, 2022 18:12 - 51 minutes - 71.5 MBAVexcel - Episode 177 Recorded on April 14, 2022 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - Sonos buys a transducer company - Mayht's Heartmotion driver - 2021 TV bargains - RSL Speedwoofer 10S MKII - Monoprice's Monolith Encore T6 - Polk's React Sound System - Devialet's Dione all-in-one - Hisense PX1-PRO laser projector - DIY screen calibration - Ken Watanabe interview - #askavexcel - Your excellent feedback & questions - What we're wa...
AVexcel - Episode 176
April 11, 2022 15:27 - 1 hour - 84 MBAVexcel - Episode 176 Recorded on April 8, 2022 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - Big screen Samsung 4K calibration - Samsung's best 2022 4K QLED - Xbox HDMI-CEC update - Audio calibration mic vs SPL meter - 5.1 upgrade options - Dolby Atmos installation/setup guides - Balanced mode radiators - LG Display's personalized algorithms - In Deep Geek - Cyberpunk 2077 updates and audio options - Gravity Falls - #askavexcel - Your exce...
AVexcel - Episode 175
April 02, 2022 20:18 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBAVexcel - Episode 175 Recorded on March 30, 2022 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - 2022 LG OLED pricing/availability - LG C2 OLED panel lottery - Disney+ edits Netflix Marvel acquisition - Android's Apple TV app problem - Spotify pays $7B in 2021 - HLG and HGiG calibration - Audyssey Labs calibrated mics - 1MORE PistonBuds Pro - Active noise cancellation - Analyzing your viewing habits - Loudness normalization - #askavexcel - Y...
AVexcel - Episode 174
March 21, 2022 16:53 - 55 minutes - 76.4 MBAVexcel - Episode 174 Recorded on March 17, 2022 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - Samsung S95B QD-OLED TV - Amazon acquires MGM - Subpixel love - Vacuum tube shortages - Netflix and account sharing - Cleaning cellphone speakers - Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 - Polk MagniFi Mini AX - Cruella - The Mitchells vs The Machines - #askavexcel - Your excellent feedback & questions - What we're watching AVexcel is 100% powered by our ex...
AVexcel - Episode 173
March 15, 2022 16:09 - 39 minutes - 55 MBAVexcel - Episode 173 Recorded on March 10, 2022 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - 2022 OLED price leaks - Obi-Wan Kenobi trailer - New Denon soundbar - KEF has a sale - 85-inch TV recommendations - AVR pass-through - QLED vs LCD vs OLED vs QD-OLED vs ... - The Batman at Dolby Cinema - #askavexcel - Your excellent feedback & questions - What we're watching AVexcel is 100% powered by our excellent crew of Patreon supporters - thank...
AVexcel - Episode 172
March 07, 2022 21:00 - 36 minutes - 50.3 MBAVexcel - Episode 172 Recorded on March 3, 2022 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - LG and Sony OLED early reviews - Epic Games acquires Bandcamp - SONOS Roam SL + mac/PC app - Remembering Alan Ladd Jr. - Outdoor audio options - Atmos in a smaller room - New RSL Speedwoofer - ONVIF and security cameras - Essential Craftsman home build - RR Buildings/Perkins Builder Bros - Seven Samurai and other must-sees - SONOS V. GOOGLE has an ans...
AVexcel - Episode 171
February 28, 2022 18:35 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MBAVexcel - Episode 171 Recorded on February 24, 2022 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - Sonos' turntable - U-Turn Orbit Basic Turntable - The gorgeous Marantz 40n amp - Cambridge Audio Evo 75/150 All-in-One Player - The Color Rendering Index of lighting - A flashlight with a good CRI - Kali Audio LP-6 2nd Wave studio monitors - Haptic transducer systems - Outdoor event audio options - Great security camera reviews - Robert's favorite 40...
AVexcel - Episode 170
February 21, 2022 22:29 - 43 minutes - 60 MBAVexcel - Episode 170 Recorded on February 18, 2022 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - 2022 projector tech - Epson Pro Cinema LS12000 laser - LG HU715Q UST + HU710P long-throw - Screen cleaning safely - AnchorIt.gov - Valve Steam Deck + iFixit - JDS Labs Element III - A superb soundbar roundup - Living room to Home Cinema - The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel - Joe's Classic Video Games - Robert likes MotoGP - #askavexcel - Your excellen...
AVexcel - Episode 169
February 14, 2022 00:14 - 40 minutes - 55.6 MBAVexcel - 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% powere...
AVexcel - Episode 168
February 08, 2022 02:45 - 38 minutes - 53.8 MBAVexcel - Episode 168 Recorded on February 5, 2022 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - Philips bringing OLED.EX tech - Calibration updates - Testing CalMAN 2022 - Vanatoo's Transparent One Encore - Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX - Sub $100 soundbar options - Dead Fullas piling up - Elgato's Wave XLR - Sonos VS Google - Winter Olympics - Unclaimed Property Search - #askavexcel - Your excellent feedback & questions - What we're watching...
AVexcel - Episode 167
February 01, 2022 05:17 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MBAVexcel - Episode 167 Recorded on January 26, 2022 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - AVexcel's Best of 2021 - Supply chain suckage - Pricing entry-level speakers/kits - Great AV cables, TVs, discs, streaming, and sound - C9 OLED update v05.25.07 - Audiocheck.net is very useful - #askavexcel - Your excellent feedback & questions - What we're watching AVexcel is 100% powered by our excellent crew of Patreon supporters - thank you! Visit...
AVexcel - Episode 166
January 17, 2022 17:49 - 35 minutes - 49.6 MBAVexcel - 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...
AVexcel - Episode 165
December 27, 2021 18:48 - 48 minutes - 66.5 MBAVexcel - Episode 165 Recorded on December 23, 2021 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - Holiday Cheer - HDMI 2.1a for gamers - Asahi Kasei Microdevices - Spider Man: No Way Home - LG's Pre-CES news - YouTube TV vs Disney+ - Emotiva's sweet 13.2 processor - Managing music collections - Personal espionage slab - 3D audio plug-ins - Marine traffic tracking - #askavexcel - Your excellent feedback & questions - What we're watching ...
AVexcel - Episode 164
December 13, 2021 17:02 - 36 minutes - 51 MBAVexcel - Episode 164 Recorded on December 9, 2021 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - Criterion Channel love - The Matrix 4 coming for Xmas - Looper 4K re-release - Roku and Google work it out - LG adds Stadia to newer TVs - Hisense's new 8K 75-incher - Half-sized CES 2022 - ADS-B Exchange - AVexcel Patreon Meetup - #askavexcel - Your excellent feedback & questions - What we're watching AVexcel is 100% powered by our excellent c...
AVexcel - Episode 163
December 07, 2021 19:07 - 33 minutes - 46.3 MBAVexcel - 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 excellent crew of Patreon supporters - thank you! Visit AVexcel.com for lin...
AVexcel - Episode 162
December 01, 2021 20:55 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBAVexcel - 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 o...
AVexcel - Episode 161
November 21, 2021 20:43 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBAVexcel - Episode 161 Recorded on November 19, 2021 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - 8K60 HDMI cables - 4K Blu-ray sales - Hot QD-OLED rumors - Monoprice Monolith sub review - Sonos adds DTS - Holiday shopping tips - Idle PC power consumption - AVexcel Patreon Meetup - #askavexcel - Your excellent feedback & questions - What we're watching AVexcel is 100% powered by our excellent crew of Patreon supporters - thank you! Visit AVe...
AVexcel - Episode 160
November 15, 2021 18:57 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MBAVexcel - Episode 160 Recorded on November 12, 2021 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - HDMI cable testing results - More aspect ratio nerding - CES 2022 is coming - Monoprice Monolith headphones/speakers - WiFi 6 on a budget - KEF LS50 Meta Wireless II update - YouTube vs mobs - DIY room audio tuning - Studio Ghibli Fest 2021 - AVexcel Patreon Meetup - #askavexcel - Your excellent feedback & questions - What we're watching AVe...
AVexcel - Episode 159
November 11, 2021 21:31 - 50 minutes - 69.4 MBAVexcel - Episode 159 Recorded on November 8, 2021 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - IMAX Expanded Aspect Ratio - New Denon AVRs - LG 10-series OLED 4K120 update - TV picture presets are your friend - Blowing through a data cap - Roon Audio + Zidoo TV boxen - Surround sound headphones mostly suck - Drywall anchor performance - #askavexcel - Your excellent feedback & questions - What we're watching AVexcel is 100% powered by our exc...
AVexcel - Episode 158
October 26, 2021 16:44 - 47 minutes - 66.2 MBAVexcel - Episode 158 Recorded on October 21, 2021 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - Holiday shopping mayhem - LG 32-inch UltraFine OLED - Hisense Dual Cell review - Google VS Roku - Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin - 1MORE ComfoBuds 2 - Pick the perfect sized TV - Sweet speakers and headphones - #askavexcel - Your excellent feedback & questions - What we're watching AVexcel is 100% powered by our excellent crew of Patreon supporters - t...
AVexcel - Episode 157
October 11, 2021 07:27 - 45 minutes - 63 MBAVexcel - Episode 157 Recorded on October 7 , 2021 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - Blackout restrictions suck - HBO Max has the classics - Sony Z9J Master Series review - Flanders Scientific 5000-nit+ monitor - New mics and headphones - Denon Home gets Alexa - Kestrel Tab-Tension 3 Series screen - Don't use OLED TVs for PC displays - Stress test your PC - #askavexcel - Your excellent feedback & questions - What we're watching ...
AVexcel - Episode 156
October 04, 2021 17:33 - 43 minutes - 60 MBAVexcel - Episode 156 Recorded on September 30, 2021 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron The rundown: - New Epson 4K120 projectors - LG A1 OLED has arrived - SYMFONISK table lamp speaker Gen2 - Overscan and OLED TVs - CanJam SoCal 2021 - Dan Clark Audio - Audeze's new flagship - Woo Audio WA7 Fireflies Gen3 - Etymotic ER4XR/ER4SR - Hi-Fi Man Deva - #askavexcel - Your excellent feedback & questions - What we're watching AVexcel is 100% powered ...