Episode #021

Patrick and Robert are beating the heat with the Vizio sale, an HDR10 update, color gamuts, 3D audio, low-ohm speakers, and widescreen goodness!

Welcome to episode 021 of the AVexcel podcast

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This week Patrick Norton and Robert Heron are boiling in the home theater goodness

Vizio sold to LeEco

$2 BillionWill be operated as wholly owned subsidiaryInscape data business to be spun off into privately owned company led by Vizio CEO William WangDeal expected to wrap up later this year

@FmHolty noted Vizio HDR10 update

CTO Matt McRae tweetedUpdate rolling out now2016 P-Series & 2016 M-Series

Color gamuts explained

Dr. Raymond SoneiraDisplayMateDisplay Color Gamuts Shoot-OutCIE 1931 vs. 1976Sony 940D calibrationSony's new Z9D flagship 4K TVCheck AVS Forum for owner experiences

Brian seeks a 3D audio upgrade

Atmos, DTS:X, Auro 3DIsolating room acoustics2-channel vs. 4-channelAtmos titlesDTS:X at homeAuro 3D experience

@Aiden_deJong's looking to drive 4-ohm speakers

Prefers an AVRExpand to surround eventuallyAudioholics 4-ohm adviceAmp/power basicsCheck AVR specs carefully4-ohm capable ampsDenon X2200WDenon S710W/S720WMarantz NR1606/NR1607Yamaha Aventage AVRs

Keep pets cool and hydrated

@KenKobra asks 2K OLED or 4K LCD

OLED contrast > pixel countGreat TVs at great prices

David K wants widescreen cinema

Good screens at all pricesZoom/focus presets a mustMasking screensCheck projector manufacturer for setup appProjector Central's Projection Calculator ProAVS Forum 2:35:1 discussionsHeron Fidelity's Great TV Deals

Thank you!

Samsung KS9800 Update

Full array local dimming1300+ nits peak brightnessNew UI + IoT functionality

More 4K Olympics

UHD, HDR, Atmos...oh myDay delay for most events2.5hr delay opening/closing ceremonies4K video from 8K camerasMore 4K viewing optionsComcast: Xfinity Ultra High Definition Sampler appDish: Hopper 3 DVR or 4K Joey

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Recorded July 28, 2016