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AV Rant #330: E3 Beatsdown

info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer) — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:02:22 +0000

Yes, it is E3 time and the new consoles are all the talk right now. Tom, Rob, and Liz break down the PS4, the Xbox One, and…well, that’s about it because no one cares about the Wii U. For more information, follow the links above. Tom has completed reviews of the Wicked Audio Evac and [...]

AV Rant #329: Planning a Home Theater Screen and Seating

info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer) — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:35:16 +0000

Liz is very busy and can’t make the podcast this week. Rob gets unfired for one more week and steps in. Rob is dying to talk to Tom about his new home theater screen and the proper size. Check out Seymour AV for their screen types and offerings. Here is the one that Tom was [...]

AV Rant #328: Rob Gets Fired

info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer) — Fri, 31 May 2013 11:54:28 +0000

Say “Hello” and “Goodbye” to Rob H. Seriously, though, he’s back and staying around for a bit. This week we talk about all the movies and TV shows we are looking forward to, and those that we wish someone would make. For more info, check out the Facebook page and weigh in. Rob talks about [...]

AV Rant #327: OmniBox of Man Flu

info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer) — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:01:36 +0000

Tom isn’t feeling well. Liz rushes to the airport to come and treat his man-flu. Sort of. So Microsoft released a new Xbox moments before this podcast was recorded. Tom and Liz’s initial reactions. Liz is interested in a new iOS app that is really a movie and an eBook that is really a game. [...]

AV Rant #326: Perfect Woman and Bob

info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer) — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:19:35 +0000

This week, Liz and Tom (mostly Tom) welcome Bob to the podcast. Do you want to be on as well? Have a flexible schedule (or not, we can work around stuff) and a mic? Let us know and tell us what you want to rant about. Bob? Buying a receiver wasn’t all he thought it [...]

AV Rant #325: Shopping for Blu-Ray Players

info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer) — Fri, 10 May 2013 02:50:07 +0000

Thanks to Art (this week’s xFan), we have an actual topic. Want to know what Tom thinks is important with Blu-ray players for most of you? Skip to the end. Liz wants to talk about ebook DRM and Tor. They don’t have it and haven’t for a while. What has that meant to their business? [...]

AV Rant #324: xFan

info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer) — Wed, 01 May 2013 22:13:17 +0000

Tom’s got news that causes a Liz to lose it for a few moments. You’ll have to wait for the end for that. Michael Bay apologizes for Armageddon. Tom really doesn’t think it is necessary, Liz thinks it is a little late. PLAiR – a discussion of the streaming solution and how to properly pronounce the name. What [...]

AV Rant #323: Flock of Eagles

info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:55:58 +0000

Tom starts off the podcast with a big, fat, “Thanks” for the coffee. It’s already being put to good use. For the first time in a long time, we have a “This Week in Netflix.” And for the first time in, maybe, ever, it is all good stuff. To start with, they added a bunch [...]

AV Rant #322: Size Matters

info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer) — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 02:24:18 +0000

We’re late but it’s Liz’s fault. And there was all sorts of noise and stuff on her end so…Tom did his best. She’ll say it was an open window but it sure sounds like someone unwrapping candy to me. This week, Tom asks for Liz’s reaction to the hiatus. They discuss monetizing the show. Feel [...]

AV Rant #321: We’re Back!

info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:43:25 +0000

Yep, we’re back and all your questions will be answered. Tom and Liz discuss all the new watches that are either coming out (like the Pebble), or being talked about. What do you think? Will watches be the new thing? Sony (surprisingly) comes out with the first “affordable” 4k displays. You might not buy one [...]

AV Rant #320: Mr. Liz

info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer) — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 21:30:13 +0000

Rob H. and Will take over the podcast this week for an extra nerdy episode. Samsung has a new ”unprecedented” TV design, and a way to make your “old” Smart TV smarter. Meanwhile LG is finally shipping OLED, and has smarter TVs, too. Intel is getting into set top boxes andIPTV. Rob thinks he knows why. And Will knows why it probably won’t [...]

AV Rant#319: Happy New Year!

info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer) — Tue, 01 Jan 2013 18:54:21 +0000

This week, Lee Overstreet guest co-hosts with Liz over the holiday weekend. We discuss favorite new Christmas presents (Lee got a printer, Liz’s family got tablets). LG is offering a new TV line with embedded Google TV. Lee thinks Apple will be forced to reinvent the internet-connected television. Liz thinks the Houston Texans are in [...]

AV Rant #318: Merry Christmas

info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer) — Tue, 25 Dec 2012 20:54:59 +0000

Rob H flies solo to host a special Christmas episode for this week. Flat Panels, Sound Bars, Low Cost Speakers, Entry Level Audio, Room Acoustic Treatments, Power Conditioning, Front Projectors, Projection Screens, Subwoofers, Speakers, Receivers and Amps – Rob totally geeks out to bring you his take on Home Theater Value, and the products he thinks [...]

AV Rant #317: Live from New York!

info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer) — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:04:13 +0000

Ok, not quite live. But the good news is for this week and next, Liz and Rob are on the same continent for easy podcasting. Tom is off exploring the world, so Rob steps in once again. This we we talk about television news. Nielson will be partnering with Twitter to get show metrics. Liz [...]

AV Rant #316: Podcast Booty Call

info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer) — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 05:36:44 +0000

Rob is back but Liz makes a brief appearance. News on Tom’s absence plus the release date for Bob Moore: Hostile Territory is revealed. Tentatively. This week, Gene reviews the new Status Acoustics Titus 8Ts. Grab your wallet and pull out $50k for your pair. Plus, get some friends to help you move the things. [...]

AV Rant #315: Video Quality

info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer) — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 06:40:30 +0000

Rob steps in for Liz because Tom can’t get up in the morning. This week, it is all about video quality and streaming. The new 4K resolution players are being announced. You’ve already heard of the one from Sony, but Red has one as well. A rebuttal to the “HBO is making me pirate” argument [...]

AV Rant #314: Processors

info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer) — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 10:58:10 +0000

Liz found a retro TV that she sort of loves. Tom thinks it would be a better screen saver. Check out the Kuba Komet here. The House of Cards trailer surprises both Tom and Liz as being something that they are actually interested in. If you have $25,000 to spend on a TV, do you [...]

AV Rant #313: Everywoman

info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer) — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 06:49:16 +0000

Boy, not a lot happened this week. Tom and Liz try to stretch this out as best as possible. Black Friday is on the way. What will you be shopping for? Audioholics has a gift guide for Christmas. Unmonday has a wireless speaker that Tom doesn’t quite get but that Liz sees a place for. [...]

AV Rant #312: Synergy

info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer) — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 05:50:24 +0000

Clint DeBoer, Editor-in-Chief of Audioholics.com steps in when Liz has technical problems. He brings a report from the 2012 Audioholics Get Together which happened a few weeks back. Check out the full coverage here. Hulu has a new area for kids. Tom likes the idea but it sounds like he wants Hulu (and Netflix and [...]

AV Rant #311: Lawn Pirates

info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer) — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 04:28:47 +0000

This week...well, you knew we were going to talk about the sale of the Star Wars universe to Disney. Liz has some thoughts on the new Boxee TV (review) and how Boxee has been ignoring their fanbase. Sound through bone conduction. Liz sees a practical application. Tom sees electrocution. Are permabans for abusive talk during online games the answer? Tom thinks they aren't going far enough, Liz has a suggestion. The Netherlands has a very cool suggestions for augmenting their roads. Liz and Tom approve. Bose has a recall. What do you think of the disappearance of Google's ball?