Episode 37

AVexcel

English - March 08, 2017 18:25 - 45 minutes - 42.2 MB - ★★★★★ - 143 ratings
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Patrick and Robert test drive some Apple TV calibration apps, examine the promise of Caavo, gaze into Samsung's new Q8 TV, and answer your home theater questions.

Recorded on February 22, 2017

Patrick Norton and Robert Heron are recovering the home theater goodness

Our Patreon supporters make AVexcel possible, and we thank 'em all

Pat's audio exploration

The Source AV Design Group Torrance, California

Caavo

Uniting streaming devicesConsistent UI/UXStylish design$400ArticlesThe Verge Machine vision TechCrunch Harmony EliteSuperior to Ultimate in every way

Calibration apps: Apple TV

TV Tune Up Calibrate!Surround Speaker Check AV Aid

Your AV answers

@joegasz has TiVo audio lagsCheck TV's audio settings@KenpoB10 seeks 4K 3D AvatarCheck out Dolby Cinema@JoshDWalrath questions value of AtmosGreat, if desired content exists@AceOD wants best sub-$300 center-channelMatch what you already havePioneer's sweet center

Value '4K' UHD TV considerations

Most do superb HDMost lack color/brightness for good UHDCheat by lowering picture contrast

Eye-candy picks of the week

Planet Earth II Bridge of Spies Rogue One: A Star Wars Story

Robert's Calibrated Mic

Audio/speaker setupRoom EQ Wizard TrueRTA Cross-Spectrum Acoustics

Kubo and the Two Strings

Viewed at Dolby HQ~60 speakers2x Christie RGB laser projectors

Samsung Q8 arrives

Brushed stainless chassis/standCurved screen design>1500-nits + dang good DCI

Thank you

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