AV Rant https://avrant.com/ Home Theater and AV Questions Answered Thu, 16 Jul 2026 19:51:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 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 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 AV Rant #999.9e: Sofabaton X1S Giveaway Winners! https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-9e-sofabaton-x1s-giveaway-winners/ Thu, 14 May 2026 00:11:56 +0000 https://avrant.com/?p=5190 We announce the winners of our Sofabaton X1S Universal Remote giveaway! Everyone else can enjoy a 35% discount code if you buy an X1S through our affiliate link. Nintendo announced a price increase for the Switch 2, plus a new bundle before that happens. JL Audio released their Primacy Series luxury speakers. Pictures shown in […]

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]]> full 2:06:21 info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer)noWe announce the winners of our Sofabaton X1S Universal Remote giveaway! Everyone else can enjoy a 35% discount code if you buy an X1S through our affiliate link. Nintendo announced a price increase for the Switch 2, plus a new bundle before that happens. JL Audio released their Primacy Series luxury speakers. Pictures shown in […] The post AV Rant #999.9e: Sofabaton X1S Giveaway Winners! appeared first on AV Rant.Tom Andry, Clint DeBoerWe announce the winners of our Sofabaton X1S Universal Remote giveaway! Everyone else can enjoy a 35% discount code if you buy an X1S through our affiliate link. Nintendo announced a price increase for the Switch 2, plus a new bundle before that happens. JL Audio released their Primacy Series luxury speakers. Pictures shown in […] The post AV Rant #999.9e: Sofabaton X1S Giveaway 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 #999.9d: Blazing Last Chance X1S Giveaway https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-9d-blazing-last-chance-x1s-giveaway/ Wed, 06 May 2026 16:33:43 +0000 https://avrant.com/?p=5188 We will be randomly drawing the names of the winners of our Sofabaton X1S Universal Remote giveaway next week! So now’s your last chance to enter the draw. Email us! Sony is downgrading OTA integration and features. And Electroluminescent Quantum Dot displays have a new initialism, and a projected release year. Pictures shown in this […]

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]]> full 2:05:58 info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer)noWe will be randomly drawing the names of the winners of our Sofabaton X1S Universal Remote giveaway next week! So now’s your last chance to enter the draw. Email us! Sony is downgrading OTA integration and features. And Electroluminescent Quantum Dot displays have a new initialism, and a projected release year. Pictures shown in this […] The post AV Rant #999.9d: Blazing Last Chance X1S Giveaway appeared first on AV Rant.Tom Andry, Clint DeBoerWe will be randomly drawing the names of the winners of our Sofabaton X1S Universal Remote giveaway next week! So now’s your last chance to enter the draw. Email us! Sony is downgrading OTA integration and features. And Electroluminescent Quantum Dot displays have a new initialism, and a projected release year. Pictures shown in this […] The post AV Rant #999.9d: Blazing Last Chance X1S 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 #999.9c: Moar Panels! https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-9c-moar-panels/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:46:22 +0000 https://avrant.com/?p=5187 There’s still time to enter our free draw to giveaway at least one Sofabaton X1S universal remote! Just email us. RGB-backlit LCD TVs go by many different marketing names, but four of the biggest brands have revealed screen sizes and prices they’ll be offering this year. Valve’s Steam Controller has a price and a release date. […]

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]]> full 2:01:04 info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer)noThere’s still time to enter our free draw to giveaway at least one Sofabaton X1S universal remote! Just email us. RGB-backlit LCD TVs go by many different marketing names, but four of the biggest brands have revealed screen sizes and prices they’ll be offering this year. Valve’s Steam Controller has a price and a release date. […] The post AV Rant #999.9c: Moar Panels! appeared first on AV Rant.Tom Andry, Clint DeBoerThere’s still time to enter our free draw to giveaway at least one Sofabaton X1S universal remote! Just email us. RGB-backlit LCD TVs go by many different marketing names, but four of the biggest brands have revealed screen sizes and prices they’ll be offering this year. Valve’s Steam Controller has a price and a release date. […] The post AV Rant #999.9c: Moar Panels! 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 #999.9b: Sofabaton X1S Giveaway https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-9b-sofabaton-x1s-giveaway/ Wed, 22 Apr 2026 20:39:23 +0000 https://avrant.com/?p=5185 We will be giving away at least one Sofabaton X1S Universal Remote. Email us to enter the free, random draw. Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO, with John Ternus taking his place in September. Optoma HCPro-5400 is a bright, RGB laser, DLP projector. PerListen X-Series on-wall speakers. And Disney Infinity Vision. Pictures shown in […]

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]]> full 2:19:27 info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer)noWe will be giving away at least one Sofabaton X1S Universal Remote. Email us to enter the free, random draw. Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO, with John Ternus taking his place in September. Optoma HCPro-5400 is a bright, RGB laser, DLP projector. PerListen X-Series on-wall speakers. And Disney Infinity Vision. Pictures shown in […] The post AV Rant #999.9b: Sofabaton X1S Giveaway appeared first on AV Rant.Tom Andry, Clint DeBoerWe will be giving away at least one Sofabaton X1S Universal Remote. Email us to enter the free, random draw. Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple CEO, with John Ternus taking his place in September. Optoma HCPro-5400 is a bright, RGB laser, DLP projector. PerListen X-Series on-wall speakers. And Disney Infinity Vision. Pictures shown in […] The post AV Rant #999.9b: Sofabaton X1S 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 #999.9a: We Justify Cable Risers https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-9a-we-justify-cable-risers/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:06:21 +0000 https://avrant.com/?p=5184 Oh, we’re getting creative with our episode numbers now! HSU is running their first sale on their D15-Chimera and D15-SC Super Charger to coincide with AXPONA. SVS has launched their new 3000 Micro R|Evolution subwoofer. Paradigm announced their all-new Premier V2 Series of speakers. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCR8gz 00:00:00 – Intro Our ridiculous episode numbers. Rob’s […]

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]]> full 2:03:35 info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer)noOh, we’re getting creative with our episode numbers now! HSU is running their first sale on their D15-Chimera and D15-SC Super Charger to coincide with AXPONA. SVS has launched their new 3000 Micro R|Evolution subwoofer. Paradigm announced their all-new Premier V2 Series of speakers. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCR8gz 00:00:00 – Intro Our ridiculous episode numbers. Rob’s […] The post AV Rant #999.9a: We Justify Cable Risers appeared first on AV Rant.Tom Andry, Clint DeBoerOh, we’re getting creative with our episode numbers now! HSU is running their first sale on their D15-Chimera and D15-SC Super Charger to coincide with AXPONA. SVS has launched their new 3000 Micro R|Evolution subwoofer. Paradigm announced their all-new Premier V2 Series of speakers. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCR8gz 00:00:00 – Intro Our ridiculous episode numbers. Rob’s […] The post AV Rant #999.9a: We Justify Cable Risers appeared first on AV Rant.home,theater,av,electronics,avrant,av,rant,dina,clarke,tom,andry,dvd,player,blu,ray,player,receiver,speakers,audioholics AVRant Podcast #999.9 – Sofabaton U3 Preview https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-9-sofabaton-u3-preview/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:18:15 +0000 https://avrant.com/?p=5182 Schedules made us record a day late. Tom has some horrible surprise news to share. Sony is calling their RGB backlit LCD TVs “True RGB”. Revel announced their new Performa 4 Series speakers, which are literally the same as the Arcam Radia Series. And Sofabaton’s next universal remote will be the U3. Pictures shown in […]

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]]> full 2:07:15 info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer)noSchedules made us record a day late. Tom has some horrible surprise news to share. Sony is calling their RGB backlit LCD TVs “True RGB”. Revel announced their new Performa 4 Series speakers, which are literally the same as the Arcam Radia Series. And Sofabaton’s next universal remote will be the U3. Pictures shown in […] The post AVRant Podcast #999.9 – Sofabaton U3 Preview appeared first on AV Rant.Tom Andry, Clint DeBoerSchedules made us record a day late. Tom has some horrible surprise news to share. Sony is calling their RGB backlit LCD TVs “True RGB”. Revel announced their new Performa 4 Series speakers, which are literally the same as the Arcam Radia Series. And Sofabaton’s next universal remote will be the U3. Pictures shown in […] The post AVRant Podcast #999.9 – Sofabaton U3 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 AV Rant #999.8: AI Slump https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-8-ai-slump/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:13:40 +0000 https://avrant.com/?p=5181 Tom has returned. Thank you to Lee Overstreet and Joe Klusnick for guest co-hosting last week. Kaleidescape is celebrating their 25th Anniversary. PlayStation 5 console prices are going up…a lot. And we discuss the improvements that Sofabaton brought to their X2 Hub-based remote with their latest firmware updates. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCPFZs 00:00:00 – Intro […]

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]]> full 2:08:45 info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer)noTom has returned. Thank you to Lee Overstreet and Joe Klusnick for guest co-hosting last week. Kaleidescape is celebrating their 25th Anniversary. PlayStation 5 console prices are going up…a lot. And we discuss the improvements that Sofabaton brought to their X2 Hub-based remote with their latest firmware updates. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCPFZs 00:00:00 – Intro […] The post AV Rant #999.8: AI Slump appeared first on AV Rant.Tom Andry, Clint DeBoerTom has returned. Thank you to Lee Overstreet and Joe Klusnick for guest co-hosting last week. Kaleidescape is celebrating their 25th Anniversary. PlayStation 5 console prices are going up…a lot. And we discuss the improvements that Sofabaton brought to their X2 Hub-based remote with their latest firmware updates. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCPFZs 00:00:00 – Intro […] The post AV Rant #999.8: AI Slump 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 #999.7: Blows Up Good https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-7-blows-up-good/ Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:53:13 +0000 https://avrant.com/?p=5179 We’re back! Last week’s absence was spur of the moment, so apologies for that. Now Tom is away this week. But Lee Overstreet and Joe Klusnick are here to guest co-host with Rob. Barco is buying VerVent Audio Holding, the parent company of Focal and Naim. Xbox Mode is coming to all Windows 11 PCs. […]

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]]> full 2:39:31 info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer)noWe’re back! Last week’s absence was spur of the moment, so apologies for that. Now Tom is away this week. But Lee Overstreet and Joe Klusnick are here to guest co-host with Rob. Barco is buying VerVent Audio Holding, the parent company of Focal and Naim. Xbox Mode is coming to all Windows 11 PCs. […] The post AV Rant #999.7: Blows Up Good appeared first on AV Rant.Tom Andry, Clint DeBoerWe’re back! Last week’s absence was spur of the moment, so apologies for that. Now Tom is away this week. But Lee Overstreet and Joe Klusnick are here to guest co-host with Rob. Barco is buying VerVent Audio Holding, the parent company of Focal and Naim. Xbox Mode is coming to all Windows 11 PCs. […] The post AV Rant #999.7: Blows Up Good appeared first on AV Rant.home,theater,av,electronics,avrant,av,rant,dina,clarke,tom,andry,dvd,player,blu,ray,player,receiver,speakers,audioholics No New AV Rant This Week https://avrant.com/no-new-av-rant-this-week-2/ Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:08:59 +0000 https://avrant.com/?p=5176 AV Rant Podcast is taking one week off. Sorry, everybody. Life…uh…got in the way. We didn’t have a ton of emails, so those who wrote to us over the past week received replies so they weren’t left hanging. And not to worry, we will be back next week! Posted: 2026-03-18

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]]> info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer) AV Rant #999.6: Death Knell For Xbox https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-6-death-knell-for-xbox/ Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:51:44 +0000 https://avrant.com/?p=5174 Now that the Sofabaton X2 Universal Remote is widely available, Sofabaton is running a sale on the X1S model. And we have a promo code you can use for extra savings: TOMX1S20 . RSL launched their online Encore Store with a cosmetic grading system on open box items for extra cost savings. The new CEO of […]

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]]> full 2:09:31 info@avrant.com (Tom Andry, Clint DeBoer)noNow that the Sofabaton X2 Universal Remote is widely available, Sofabaton is running a sale on the X1S model. And we have a promo code you can use for extra savings: TOMX1S20 . RSL launched their online Encore Store with a cosmetic grading system on open box items for extra cost savings. The new CEO of […] The post AV Rant #999.6: Death Knell For Xbox appeared first on AV Rant.Tom Andry, Clint DeBoerNow that the Sofabaton X2 Universal Remote is widely available, Sofabaton is running a sale on the X1S model. And we have a promo code you can use for extra savings: TOMX1S20 . RSL launched their online Encore Store with a cosmetic grading system on open box items for extra cost savings. The new CEO of […] The post AV Rant #999.6: Death Knell For Xbox appeared first on AV Rant.home,theater,av,electronics,avrant,av,rant,dina,clarke,tom,andry,dvd,player,blu,ray,player,receiver,speakers,audioholics