AV Rant https://avrant.com/ Home Theater and AV Questions Answered Thu, 17 Sep 2026 01:17:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.4 https://avrant.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/cropped-AV-Rant-Logo-Metal-1000_72dpi-32x32.jpg AV Rant https://avrant.com/ 32 32 Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer no episodic Copyright 2008 Home Theater Alliance. All rights reserved. Copyright Tom Andry: 2006-2022 podcast AV Rant http://avrant.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/AV-Rant-Logo-Metal_3000.jpg https://avrant.com TV-G Buy us coffee! Buy us coffee! home,theater,av,electronics,avrant,av,rant,dina,clarke,tom,andry,dvd,player,blu,ray,player,receiver,speakers,audioholicsHosted by Tom Andry (of Audioholics) and Dina Clarke, this male-female team dissects home theater topics and products in a way that is funny, and makes the information very accessible to the common user.A sexy girl and an AV geek rant about home theaterinfo@avrant.comTom Andry, Clint DeBoer AV Rant #999.9w: Lee’s Abridged Museum https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-9w-lees-abridged-museum/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 01:17:48 +0000 https://avrant.com/?p=5269 Tom is away unexpectedly. So Lee Overstreet is pinch-hitting on short notice! We rant right away, and loved the things we watched this week. 78th Emmy Awards. iPhone Duo. AirPods 5. tvOS 27. Genuinely Wireless Sonos Surrounds. Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray Player price increases. And Valve’s Steam Frame VR. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD54nV 00:00:00 – […]

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]]> full 2:10:07 info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer)noTom is away unexpectedly. So Lee Overstreet is pinch-hitting on short notice! We rant right away, and loved the things we watched this week. 78th Emmy Awards. iPhone Duo. AirPods 5. tvOS 27. Genuinely Wireless Sonos Surrounds. Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray Player price increases. And Valve’s Steam Frame VR. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD54nV 00:00:00 – […] The post AV Rant #999.9w: Lee’s Abridged Museum appeared first on AV Rant.Tom Andry, Clint DeBoerTom is away unexpectedly. So Lee Overstreet is pinch-hitting on short notice! We rant right away, and loved the things we watched this week. 78th Emmy Awards. iPhone Duo. AirPods 5. tvOS 27. Genuinely Wireless Sonos Surrounds. Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray Player price increases. And Valve’s Steam Frame VR. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD54nV 00:00:00 – […] The post AV Rant #999.9w: Lee’s Abridged Museum appeared first on AV Rant.home,theater,av,electronics,avrant,av,rant,dina,clarke,tom,andry,dvd,player,blu,ray,player,receiver,speakers,audioholics AV Rant Special: CEDIA 2026 with Joe Klusnick https://avrant.com/av-rant-special-cedia-2026-with-joe-klusnick/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:15:15 +0000 https://avrant.com/?p=5263 This is our CEDIA 2026 Special! Joe Klusnick attended the CEDIA Expo in Denver, Colorado once again. We catch up with Joe, have another What We Watched segment, and then view Joe’s photo slideshow from the CEDIA show floor! Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD4AHu 00:00:00 – Intro Welcome back, Joe Klusnick! Don’t forget, we also […]

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]]> full 1:49:21 info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer)noThis is our CEDIA 2026 Special! Joe Klusnick attended the CEDIA Expo in Denver, Colorado once again. We catch up with Joe, have another What We Watched segment, and then view Joe’s photo slideshow from the CEDIA show floor! Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD4AHu 00:00:00 – Intro Welcome back, Joe Klusnick! Don’t forget, we also […] The post AV Rant Special: CEDIA 2026 with Joe Klusnick appeared first on AV Rant.Tom Andry, Clint DeBoerThis is our CEDIA 2026 Special! Joe Klusnick attended the CEDIA Expo in Denver, Colorado once again. We catch up with Joe, have another What We Watched segment, and then view Joe’s photo slideshow from the CEDIA show floor! Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD4AHu 00:00:00 – Intro Welcome back, Joe Klusnick! Don’t forget, we also […] The post AV Rant Special: CEDIA 2026 with Joe Klusnick appeared first on AV Rant.home,theater,av,electronics,avrant,av,rant,dina,clarke,tom,andry,dvd,player,blu,ray,player,receiver,speakers,audioholics AV Rant #999.9v: EarFun Wave Pro X Review https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-9v-earfun-wave-pro-x-review/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 18:29:20 +0000 https://avrant.com/?p=5259 EarFun Wave Pro X review. Roku Pro Series OLED. Sonos Beam & Ace Ultra. Klipsch Reference Signature. Kaleidescape 246TB Terra Prime. Magnetar ULTIMA. Emotiva LXP-16 & LXR-11. Trinnov WaveForming with 2 subs. XWALL TITAN Noir Ultra. XGIMI AURA 3 Max. AWOL LuxVision. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD4j94 00:00:00 – Intro Watch for another AV Rant […]

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]]> full 2:04:03 info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer)noEarFun Wave Pro X review. Roku Pro Series OLED. Sonos Beam & Ace Ultra. Klipsch Reference Signature. Kaleidescape 246TB Terra Prime. Magnetar ULTIMA. Emotiva LXP-16 & LXR-11. Trinnov WaveForming with 2 subs. XWALL TITAN Noir Ultra. XGIMI AURA 3 Max. AWOL LuxVision. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD4j94 00:00:00 – Intro Watch for another AV Rant […] The post AV Rant #999.9v: EarFun Wave Pro X Review appeared first on AV Rant.Tom Andry, Clint DeBoerEarFun Wave Pro X review. Roku Pro Series OLED. Sonos Beam & Ace Ultra. Klipsch Reference Signature. Kaleidescape 246TB Terra Prime. Magnetar ULTIMA. Emotiva LXP-16 & LXR-11. Trinnov WaveForming with 2 subs. XWALL TITAN Noir Ultra. XGIMI AURA 3 Max. AWOL LuxVision. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD4j94 00:00:00 – Intro Watch for another AV Rant […] The post AV Rant #999.9v: EarFun Wave Pro X Review appeared first on AV Rant.home,theater,av,electronics,avrant,av,rant,dina,clarke,tom,andry,dvd,player,blu,ray,player,receiver,speakers,audioholics AV Rant #999.9u: Rob H Lore https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-9u-rob-h-lore/ Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:19:34 +0000 https://avrant.com/?p=5254 AV Rant #999.9u: Rob H Lore Sony Bravia 6 OLED. SVS SoundPath Multi-Band Wireless Adapter. Xbox Disc-to-Digital. Ucluelet Japanese Canadian History Pavilion. Bravia 6 OLEDs are Sony’s answer to the LG B6. SVS SoundPath Multi-Band Wireless Audio Adapter replaces the Tri-Band model. Xbox Disc-to-Digital grants digital entitlements for supported games on physical media. Rob went […]

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]]> full 2:10:29 info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer)noAV Rant #999.9u: Rob H Lore Sony Bravia 6 OLED. SVS SoundPath Multi-Band Wireless Adapter. Xbox Disc-to-Digital. Ucluelet Japanese Canadian History Pavilion. Bravia 6 OLEDs are Sony’s answer to the LG B6. SVS SoundPath Multi-Band Wireless Audio Adapter replaces the Tri-Band model. Xbox Disc-to-Digital grants digital entitlements for supported games on physical media. Rob went […] The post AV Rant #999.9u: Rob H Lore appeared first on AV Rant.Tom Andry, Clint DeBoerAV Rant #999.9u: Rob H Lore Sony Bravia 6 OLED. SVS SoundPath Multi-Band Wireless Adapter. Xbox Disc-to-Digital. Ucluelet Japanese Canadian History Pavilion. Bravia 6 OLEDs are Sony’s answer to the LG B6. SVS SoundPath Multi-Band Wireless Audio Adapter replaces the Tri-Band model. Xbox Disc-to-Digital grants digital entitlements for supported games on physical media. Rob went […] The post AV Rant #999.9u: Rob H Lore appeared first on AV Rant.home,theater,av,electronics,avrant,av,rant,dina,clarke,tom,andry,dvd,player,blu,ray,player,receiver,speakers,audioholics AV Rant #999.9t: 4:4:4 For What? https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-9t-444-for-what/ Wed, 26 Aug 2026 17:18:14 +0000 https://avrant.com/?p=5250 Aperion Audio teases their new Fons Series of On-Wall Speakers. Ascendo will demonstrate their new Panoramic Surface On-Wall composite radiating surface full-range speaker driver at CEDIA. Rob was dead wrong about WiiM, and gets corrected. Rob also teases a new purchase. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD3hsx 00:00:00 – Intro Rob teases an upcoming purchase. 00:07:23 […]

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]]> full 2:02:44 info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer)noAperion Audio teases their new Fons Series of On-Wall Speakers. Ascendo will demonstrate their new Panoramic Surface On-Wall composite radiating surface full-range speaker driver at CEDIA. Rob was dead wrong about WiiM, and gets corrected. Rob also teases a new purchase. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD3hsx 00:00:00 – Intro Rob teases an upcoming purchase. 00:07:23 […] The post AV Rant #999.9t: 4:4:4 For What? appeared first on AV Rant.Tom Andry, Clint DeBoerAperion Audio teases their new Fons Series of On-Wall Speakers. Ascendo will demonstrate their new Panoramic Surface On-Wall composite radiating surface full-range speaker driver at CEDIA. Rob was dead wrong about WiiM, and gets corrected. Rob also teases a new purchase. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD3hsx 00:00:00 – Intro Rob teases an upcoming purchase. 00:07:23 […] The post AV Rant #999.9t: 4:4:4 For What? appeared first on AV Rant.home,theater,av,electronics,avrant,av,rant,dina,clarke,tom,andry,dvd,player,blu,ray,player,receiver,speakers,audioholics AV Rant #999.9s: Spider-Man Brand New Day Spoilers https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-9s-spider-man-brand-new-day-spoilers/ Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:27:08 +0000 https://avrant.com/?p=5245 Samsung wants to get the jump on Dolby Vision 2 by partnering up with Amazon Prime Video to launch HDR10+ Advanced content first. Monitor Audio Silver Series 8G speakers bring 3-way designs at competitive prices. Tom and Rob do a full spoiler discussion of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD2JNV 00:00:00 – […]

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]]> full 2:14:02 info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer)noSamsung wants to get the jump on Dolby Vision 2 by partnering up with Amazon Prime Video to launch HDR10+ Advanced content first. Monitor Audio Silver Series 8G speakers bring 3-way designs at competitive prices. Tom and Rob do a full spoiler discussion of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD2JNV 00:00:00 – […] The post AV Rant #999.9s: Spider-Man Brand New Day Spoilers appeared first on AV Rant.Tom Andry, Clint DeBoerSamsung wants to get the jump on Dolby Vision 2 by partnering up with Amazon Prime Video to launch HDR10+ Advanced content first. Monitor Audio Silver Series 8G speakers bring 3-way designs at competitive prices. Tom and Rob do a full spoiler discussion of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD2JNV 00:00:00 – […] The post AV Rant #999.9s: Spider-Man Brand New Day Spoilers appeared first on AV Rant.home,theater,av,electronics,avrant,av,rant,dina,clarke,tom,andry,dvd,player,blu,ray,player,receiver,speakers,audioholics AV Rant #999.9r: Rob’s Shopping Hack https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-9r-robs-shopping-hack/ Wed, 12 Aug 2026 19:11:03 +0000 https://avrant.com/?p=5241 Hisense 2026 UX, U7, UR8, and UR9 Series TVs are the first to get Dolby Vision 2 Max. Marantz Cinema Series 2 Receivers arrive. And Klipsch Reference Premiere III Series speakers and subs get prices and release dates. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD2cK4 00:00:00 – Intro Weather, and back-to-school chat. 00:06:39 – Unexpectedly Good Purchase Rob […]

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]]> full 2:13:33 info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer)noHisense 2026 UX, U7, UR8, and UR9 Series TVs are the first to get Dolby Vision 2 Max. Marantz Cinema Series 2 Receivers arrive. And Klipsch Reference Premiere III Series speakers and subs get prices and release dates. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD2cK4 00:00:00 – Intro Weather, and back-to-school chat. 00:06:39 – Unexpectedly Good Purchase Rob […] The post AV Rant #999.9r: Rob’s Shopping Hack appeared first on AV Rant.Tom Andry, Clint DeBoerHisense 2026 UX, U7, UR8, and UR9 Series TVs are the first to get Dolby Vision 2 Max. Marantz Cinema Series 2 Receivers arrive. And Klipsch Reference Premiere III Series speakers and subs get prices and release dates. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD2cK4 00:00:00 – Intro Weather, and back-to-school chat. 00:06:39 – Unexpectedly Good Purchase Rob […] The post AV Rant #999.9r: Rob’s Shopping Hack appeared first on AV Rant.home,theater,av,electronics,avrant,av,rant,dina,clarke,tom,andry,dvd,player,blu,ray,player,receiver,speakers,audioholics AV Rant #999.9q: Rob is All Channels Driven https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-9q-rob-is-all-channels-driven/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:52:43 +0000 https://avrant.com/?p=5234 AV Rant #999.9q: Rob is All Channels Driven Emotiva Nostala FT12 Subwoofer. KEF LS LUXE Wireless Speakers. Rob is mad at YouTube. Emotiva Nostala FT12 Subwoofer joins the Emotiva Nostala LB12 Speakers to create an Emotiva Nostala Series. KEF LS LUXE Wireless Speakers fit in between the KEF LS50 Wireless II and LS60 Wireless Towers in the KEF […]

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]]> full 2:12:26 info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer)noAV Rant #999.9q: Rob is All Channels Driven Emotiva Nostala FT12 Subwoofer. KEF LS LUXE Wireless Speakers. Rob is mad at YouTube. Emotiva Nostala FT12 Subwoofer joins the Emotiva Nostala LB12 Speakers to create an Emotiva Nostala Series. KEF LS LUXE Wireless Speakers fit in between the KEF LS50 Wireless II and LS60 Wireless Towers in the KEF […] The post AV Rant #999.9q: Rob is All Channels Driven appeared first on AV Rant.Tom Andry, Clint DeBoerAV Rant #999.9q: Rob is All Channels Driven Emotiva Nostala FT12 Subwoofer. KEF LS LUXE Wireless Speakers. Rob is mad at YouTube. Emotiva Nostala FT12 Subwoofer joins the Emotiva Nostala LB12 Speakers to create an Emotiva Nostala Series. KEF LS LUXE Wireless Speakers fit in between the KEF LS50 Wireless II and LS60 Wireless Towers in the KEF […] The post AV Rant #999.9q: Rob is All Channels Driven appeared first on AV Rant.home,theater,av,electronics,avrant,av,rant,dina,clarke,tom,andry,dvd,player,blu,ray,player,receiver,speakers,audioholics AV Rant #999.9p: Empty Nest Up https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-9p-empty-nest-up/ Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:54:00 +0000 https://avrant.com/?p=5228 Dynaudio is leaving North America, but they’ve made it clear they will honor warranties. It just isn’t clear…how. Roku is not immune from RAM and storage price increases, so they’ve made price hikes. And Paramount Skydance has hit a roadblock in their quest to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD1eiY 00:00:00 – […]

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]]> full 2:06:35 info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer)noDynaudio is leaving North America, but they’ve made it clear they will honor warranties. It just isn’t clear…how. Roku is not immune from RAM and storage price increases, so they’ve made price hikes. And Paramount Skydance has hit a roadblock in their quest to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD1eiY 00:00:00 – […] The post AV Rant #999.9p: Empty Nest Up appeared first on AV Rant.Tom Andry, Clint DeBoerDynaudio is leaving North America, but they’ve made it clear they will honor warranties. It just isn’t clear…how. Roku is not immune from RAM and storage price increases, so they’ve made price hikes. And Paramount Skydance has hit a roadblock in their quest to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD1eiY 00:00:00 – […] The post AV Rant #999.9p: Empty Nest Up appeared first on AV Rant.home,theater,av,electronics,avrant,av,rant,dina,clarke,tom,andry,dvd,player,blu,ray,player,receiver,speakers,audioholics AV Rant #999.9o: We Fight Diminishing Returns https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-9o-we-fight-diminishing-returns/ Wed, 22 Jul 2026 20:10:40 +0000 https://avrant.com/?p=5223 AV Rant #999.9o: We Fight Diminishing Returns Value Electronics’ new King of TVs. The Odyssey in 70mm Film IMAX Review. Value Electronics crowned their new King of TVs for 2026. Rob saw The Odyssey in 70mm Film IMAX and shares his review. And if you missed it last week, check out our interview with Michael […]

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]]> full 2:14:01 info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer)noAV Rant #999.9o: We Fight Diminishing Returns Value Electronics’ new King of TVs. The Odyssey in 70mm Film IMAX Review. Value Electronics crowned their new King of TVs for 2026. Rob saw The Odyssey in 70mm Film IMAX and shares his review. And if you missed it last week, check out our interview with Michael […] The post AV Rant #999.9o: We Fight Diminishing Returns appeared first on AV Rant.Tom Andry, Clint DeBoerAV Rant #999.9o: We Fight Diminishing Returns Value Electronics’ new King of TVs. The Odyssey in 70mm Film IMAX Review. Value Electronics crowned their new King of TVs for 2026. Rob saw The Odyssey in 70mm Film IMAX and shares his review. And if you missed it last week, check out our interview with Michael […] The post AV Rant #999.9o: We Fight Diminishing Returns appeared first on AV Rant.home,theater,av,electronics,avrant,av,rant,dina,clarke,tom,andry,dvd,player,blu,ray,player,receiver,speakers,audioholics AV Rant Special: Interview with Michael Kobb from Kaleidescape https://avrant.com/av-rant-special-interview-with-michael-kobb-from-kaleidescape/ Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:51:45 +0000 https://avrant.com/?p=5217 Welcome to an AV Rant Special episode. Today, Rob H. and Joe Klusnick interview Michael Kobb, the Principal Engineer of User Experience at Kaleidescape. We learn a bit about Michael and his personal home theater. Then we dig into the new Kaleidescape Strato K Movie Player and its unique 8K and 4K Cinematic format capabilities. We […]

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]]> full 1:12:18 info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer)noWelcome to an AV Rant Special episode. Today, Rob H. and Joe Klusnick interview Michael Kobb, the Principal Engineer of User Experience at Kaleidescape. We learn a bit about Michael and his personal home theater. Then we dig into the new Kaleidescape Strato K Movie Player and its unique 8K and 4K Cinematic format capabilities. We […] The post AV Rant Special: Interview with Michael Kobb from Kaleidescape appeared first on AV Rant.Tom Andry, Clint DeBoerWelcome to an AV Rant Special episode. Today, Rob H. and Joe Klusnick interview Michael Kobb, the Principal Engineer of User Experience at Kaleidescape. We learn a bit about Michael and his personal home theater. Then we dig into the new Kaleidescape Strato K Movie Player and its unique 8K and 4K Cinematic format capabilities. We […] The post AV Rant Special: Interview with Michael Kobb from Kaleidescape appeared first on AV Rant.home,theater,av,electronics,avrant,av,rant,dina,clarke,tom,andry,dvd,player,blu,ray,player,receiver,speakers,audioholics AV Rant #999.9n: Big Fish Energy https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-9n-big-fish-energy/ Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:26:55 +0000 https://avrant.com/?p=5213 Our usual News, Q&A show today, and a Special Episode tomorrow! Dynaudio is leaving North America. Criterion will release The Complete Kubrick as a 30-disc set. We review Daredevil: Born Again S.1, and Obsession. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCZauc 00:00:00 – Intro Keep an eye out for another Special Episode of AV Rant Podcast this […]

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]]> full 2:08:43 info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer)noOur usual News, Q&A show today, and a Special Episode tomorrow! Dynaudio is leaving North America. Criterion will release The Complete Kubrick as a 30-disc set. We review Daredevil: Born Again S.1, and Obsession. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCZauc 00:00:00 – Intro Keep an eye out for another Special Episode of AV Rant Podcast this […] The post AV Rant #999.9n: Big Fish Energy appeared first on AV Rant.Tom Andry, Clint DeBoerOur usual News, Q&A show today, and a Special Episode tomorrow! Dynaudio is leaving North America. Criterion will release The Complete Kubrick as a 30-disc set. We review Daredevil: Born Again S.1, and Obsession. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCZauc 00:00:00 – Intro Keep an eye out for another Special Episode of AV Rant Podcast this […] The post AV Rant #999.9n: Big Fish Energy appeared first on AV Rant.home,theater,av,electronics,avrant,av,rant,dina,clarke,tom,andry,dvd,player,blu,ray,player,receiver,speakers,audioholics AV Rant #999.9m: Microsoft Hates Subscriptions? https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-9m-microsoft-hates-subscriptions/ Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:57:03 +0000 https://avrant.com/?p=5209 Dirac Live Processor is the new name for the PC and Mac versions of the old Dirac Live Room Correction Suite, and along with the new name comes support for ART. Xbox announced major layoffs and the release of five studios. PlayStation announced that 2028 will bring the end of physical games, but they’re also […]

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]]> full 2:09:33 info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer)noDirac Live Processor is the new name for the PC and Mac versions of the old Dirac Live Room Correction Suite, and along with the new name comes support for ART. Xbox announced major layoffs and the release of five studios. PlayStation announced that 2028 will bring the end of physical games, but they’re also […] The post AV Rant #999.9m: Microsoft Hates Subscriptions? appeared first on AV Rant.Tom Andry, Clint DeBoerDirac Live Processor is the new name for the PC and Mac versions of the old Dirac Live Room Correction Suite, and along with the new name comes support for ART. Xbox announced major layoffs and the release of five studios. PlayStation announced that 2028 will bring the end of physical games, but they’re also […] The post AV Rant #999.9m: Microsoft Hates Subscriptions? appeared first on AV Rant.home,theater,av,electronics,avrant,av,rant,dina,clarke,tom,andry,dvd,player,blu,ray,player,receiver,speakers,audioholics AV Rant #999.9l: Sofabaton U3 Winners https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-9l-sofabaton-u3-winners/ Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:21:47 +0000 https://avrant.com/?p=5204 We announce the 3 winners of our Sofabaton U3 Giveaway! GTA VI pre-orders are selling like crazy despite the inflated price. Xbox prices go up (a lot) for the third time. Everything Apple, except iPhones, got way more expensive. And PlayStation Store is yanking 551 titles with no apology. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCY1xK 00:00:00 […]

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]]> full 2:08:49 info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer)noWe announce the 3 winners of our Sofabaton U3 Giveaway! GTA VI pre-orders are selling like crazy despite the inflated price. Xbox prices go up (a lot) for the third time. Everything Apple, except iPhones, got way more expensive. And PlayStation Store is yanking 551 titles with no apology. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCY1xK 00:00:00 […] The post AV Rant #999.9l: Sofabaton U3 Winners appeared first on AV Rant.Tom Andry, Clint DeBoerWe announce the 3 winners of our Sofabaton U3 Giveaway! GTA VI pre-orders are selling like crazy despite the inflated price. Xbox prices go up (a lot) for the third time. Everything Apple, except iPhones, got way more expensive. And PlayStation Store is yanking 551 titles with no apology. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCY1xK 00:00:00 […] The post AV Rant #999.9l: Sofabaton U3 Winners appeared first on AV Rant.home,theater,av,electronics,avrant,av,rant,dina,clarke,tom,andry,dvd,player,blu,ray,player,receiver,speakers,audioholics AV Rant #999.9k: Take a Breath https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-9k-take-a-breath/ Wed, 24 Jun 2026 14:25:45 +0000 https://avrant.com/?p=5202 It’s the final week to enter our Sofabaton U3 Giveaway! Kaleidescape Strato K introduces 4K Cinematic format. Valve’s Steam Machine prices are high. And the Ascend Acoustics CBM-170SE2 completes the Signature SE2 speaker lineup. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCXn2f 00:00:00 – Intro Life updates. And how’s Tom’s back? 00:10:55 – Sofabaton U3 Giveaway It’s the […]

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]]> full 2:12:21 info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer)noIt’s the final week to enter our Sofabaton U3 Giveaway! Kaleidescape Strato K introduces 4K Cinematic format. Valve’s Steam Machine prices are high. And the Ascend Acoustics CBM-170SE2 completes the Signature SE2 speaker lineup. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCXn2f 00:00:00 – Intro Life updates. And how’s Tom’s back? 00:10:55 – Sofabaton U3 Giveaway It’s the […] The post AV Rant #999.9k: Take a Breath appeared first on AV Rant.Tom Andry, Clint DeBoerIt’s the final week to enter our Sofabaton U3 Giveaway! Kaleidescape Strato K introduces 4K Cinematic format. Valve’s Steam Machine prices are high. And the Ascend Acoustics CBM-170SE2 completes the Signature SE2 speaker lineup. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCXn2f 00:00:00 – Intro Life updates. And how’s Tom’s back? 00:10:55 – Sofabaton U3 Giveaway It’s the […] The post AV Rant #999.9k: Take a Breath appeared first on AV Rant.home,theater,av,electronics,avrant,av,rant,dina,clarke,tom,andry,dvd,player,blu,ray,player,receiver,speakers,audioholics AV Rant #999.9j: Total Gamechanger (Sofabaton U3 Giveaway) https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-9j-total-gamechanger-sofabaton-u3-giveaway/ Thu, 18 Jun 2026 00:58:06 +0000 https://avrant.com/?p=5199 Tom is back. Thanks to Lee Overstreet for filling in last week, and sharing the slideshow of his vacation to Vancouver where he met Rob H. in person! Fox Corporation is buying Roku. Wharfedale Elysian R Series speakers bring AMT tweeters and new color options. And we continue our Sofabaton U3 giveaway with good news […]

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]]> full 1:59:34 info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer)noTom is back. Thanks to Lee Overstreet for filling in last week, and sharing the slideshow of his vacation to Vancouver where he met Rob H. in person! Fox Corporation is buying Roku. Wharfedale Elysian R Series speakers bring AMT tweeters and new color options. And we continue our Sofabaton U3 giveaway with good news […] The post AV Rant #999.9j: Total Gamechanger (Sofabaton U3 Giveaway) appeared first on AV Rant.Tom Andry, Clint DeBoerTom is back. Thanks to Lee Overstreet for filling in last week, and sharing the slideshow of his vacation to Vancouver where he met Rob H. in person! Fox Corporation is buying Roku. Wharfedale Elysian R Series speakers bring AMT tweeters and new color options. And we continue our Sofabaton U3 giveaway with good news […] The post AV Rant #999.9j: Total Gamechanger (Sofabaton U3 Giveaway) appeared first on AV Rant.home,theater,av,electronics,avrant,av,rant,dina,clarke,tom,andry,dvd,player,blu,ray,player,receiver,speakers,audioholics AV Rant #999.9i: Sofabaton U3 Review and Giveaway (and Lee Visited Vancouver!) https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-9i-sofabaton-u3-review-and-giveaway/ Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:22:24 +0000 https://avrant.com/?p=5198 Tom’s away. Lionsgate joins Movies Anywhere. Apple TV 4K gets Hi-Res Lossless Apple Music. Lee and Rob met in person! 00:00:00 – Intro 00:06:05 – Sofabaton U3 Review Our official Sofabaton U3 review. Positives, negatives, and some comparisons to the X2. – https://www.sofabaton.com/product/u3/ 00:26:27 – Sofabaton Discounts Don’t be mad at Sofabaton if the discount […]

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]]> full 3:14:18 info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer)noTom’s away. Lionsgate joins Movies Anywhere. Apple TV 4K gets Hi-Res Lossless Apple Music. Lee and Rob met in person! 00:00:00 – Intro 00:06:05 – Sofabaton U3 Review Our official Sofabaton U3 review. Positives, negatives, and some comparisons to the X2. – https://www.sofabaton.com/product/u3/ 00:26:27 – Sofabaton Discounts Don’t be mad at Sofabaton if the discount […] The post AV Rant #999.9i: Sofabaton U3 Review and Giveaway (and Lee Visited Vancouver!) appeared first on AV Rant.Tom Andry, Clint DeBoerTom’s away. Lionsgate joins Movies Anywhere. Apple TV 4K gets Hi-Res Lossless Apple Music. Lee and Rob met in person! 00:00:00 – Intro 00:06:05 – Sofabaton U3 Review Our official Sofabaton U3 review. Positives, negatives, and some comparisons to the X2. – https://www.sofabaton.com/product/u3/ 00:26:27 – Sofabaton Discounts Don’t be mad at Sofabaton if the discount […] The post AV Rant #999.9i: Sofabaton U3 Review and Giveaway (and Lee Visited Vancouver!) appeared first on AV Rant.home,theater,av,electronics,avrant,av,rant,dina,clarke,tom,andry,dvd,player,blu,ray,player,receiver,speakers,audioholics AV Rant #999.9h: Running in Crocs https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-9h-running-in-crocs/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 15:34:14 +0000 https://avrant.com/?p=5196 SVS launched their long-awaited Auto-EQ functionality for their R|Evolution subwoofers. Sony announced the sizes and prices of their TrueRGB LCD TVs in their Bravia 7 II and Bravia 9 II Series. Valve increased prices on their SteamDeck…by a lot. And the cost of a lifetime subscription to Plex Pass is going up by 300%. Yup. […]

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]]> full 2:07:29 info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer)noSVS launched their long-awaited Auto-EQ functionality for their R|Evolution subwoofers. Sony announced the sizes and prices of their TrueRGB LCD TVs in their Bravia 7 II and Bravia 9 II Series. Valve increased prices on their SteamDeck…by a lot. And the cost of a lifetime subscription to Plex Pass is going up by 300%. Yup. […] The post AV Rant #999.9h: Running in Crocs appeared first on AV Rant.Tom Andry, Clint DeBoerSVS launched their long-awaited Auto-EQ functionality for their R|Evolution subwoofers. Sony announced the sizes and prices of their TrueRGB LCD TVs in their Bravia 7 II and Bravia 9 II Series. Valve increased prices on their SteamDeck…by a lot. And the cost of a lifetime subscription to Plex Pass is going up by 300%. Yup. […] The post AV Rant #999.9h: Running in Crocs appeared first on AV Rant.home,theater,av,electronics,avrant,av,rant,dina,clarke,tom,andry,dvd,player,blu,ray,player,receiver,speakers,audioholics AV Rant #999.9g: Taking a Gamble on Dual Centers https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-9g-taking-a-gamble-on-dual-centers/ Wed, 27 May 2026 15:23:57 +0000 https://avrant.com/?p=5195 Tom is back! Thanks to Lee Overstreet for guest co-hosting last week. ICEpower announced their new Class-D amplifier modules using an all-new design they’re calling Super Conductor. RBH separated their entry-level speakers into the dome tweeter Impression Series and the folded ribbon tweeter Inspire Series while introducing new flagship Tower 88 models in each. Pictures […]

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]]> full 2:02:01 info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer)noTom is back! Thanks to Lee Overstreet for guest co-hosting last week. ICEpower announced their new Class-D amplifier modules using an all-new design they’re calling Super Conductor. RBH separated their entry-level speakers into the dome tweeter Impression Series and the folded ribbon tweeter Inspire Series while introducing new flagship Tower 88 models in each. Pictures […] The post AV Rant #999.9g: Taking a Gamble on Dual Centers appeared first on AV Rant.Tom Andry, Clint DeBoerTom is back! Thanks to Lee Overstreet for guest co-hosting last week. ICEpower announced their new Class-D amplifier modules using an all-new design they’re calling Super Conductor. RBH separated their entry-level speakers into the dome tweeter Impression Series and the folded ribbon tweeter Inspire Series while introducing new flagship Tower 88 models in each. Pictures […] The post AV Rant #999.9g: Taking a Gamble on Dual Centers appeared first on AV Rant.home,theater,av,electronics,avrant,av,rant,dina,clarke,tom,andry,dvd,player,blu,ray,player,receiver,speakers,audioholics AV Rant #999.9f: Sofabaton U3 Hardware Preview https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-9f-sofabaton-u3-hardware-preview/ Wed, 20 May 2026 22:26:11 +0000 https://avrant.com/?p=5192 Tom is away this week, so Lee Overstreet is guest co-hosting. He and Rob both unbox a Sofabaton U3 Universal Remote live on camera, and share immediate impressions of just the hardware. The final firmware isn’t available yet. And apparently it’s new AV Receiver week! Yamaha RX300A & RX500A are entry-level models. Denon X2900H & X3900H […]

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]]> full 2:04:38 info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer)noTom is away this week, so Lee Overstreet is guest co-hosting. He and Rob both unbox a Sofabaton U3 Universal Remote live on camera, and share immediate impressions of just the hardware. The final firmware isn’t available yet. And apparently it’s new AV Receiver week! Yamaha RX300A & RX500A are entry-level models. Denon X2900H & X3900H […] The post AV Rant #999.9f: Sofabaton U3 Hardware Preview appeared first on AV Rant.Tom Andry, Clint DeBoerTom is away this week, so Lee Overstreet is guest co-hosting. He and Rob both unbox a Sofabaton U3 Universal Remote live on camera, and share immediate impressions of just the hardware. The final firmware isn’t available yet. And apparently it’s new AV Receiver week! Yamaha RX300A & RX500A are entry-level models. Denon X2900H & X3900H […] The post AV Rant #999.9f: Sofabaton U3 Hardware Preview appeared first on AV Rant.home,theater,av,electronics,avrant,av,rant,dina,clarke,tom,andry,dvd,player,blu,ray,player,receiver,speakers,audioholics