AVexcel

AVexcel

AVexcel is your guide to the best in home theater gear and content - no matter what your budget is!

  1. 28/05/2023

    AVexcel - Episode 205

    AVexcel - Episode 205 Recorded on May 24, 2023 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron  The rundown: - HBO is Max - Netflix account sharing - ESPN as a streaming service - Apple tvOS 16.5 now available - TCL QM8 4K TV has arrived - Cambridge Audio Evo CD transport - DRM and ATSC 3.0/NextGen - DAC differences - Your excellent feedback & questions - Email us at ask@avexcel.com - What we're watching This episode of AVexcel was made possible by generous contributions from our Patreon supporters - thank you!  Visit www.AVexcel.com for links, show notes, contact info, and more!

  2. 20/05/2023

    AVexcel - Episode 204

    AVexcel - Episode 204 Recorded on May 18, 2023 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron  The rundown: - YouTube TV stream failures - Sonos ending local file playback - A "free" 4K HDR TV - madVR Envy Extreme MK2 Video Processor - XMax explained - Elite Screen's portable UST screen options - A terrific UST screen roundup - Dynamic tone mapping and artistic intent - Audio ports on Macs - A sweet subwoofer upgrade - Your excellent feedback & questions - Email us at ask@avexcel.com - What we're watching This episode of AVexcel was made possible by generous contributions from our Patreon supporters - thank you!  Visit www.AVexcel.com for links, show notes, contact info, and more!

  3. 17/05/2023

    AVexcel - Episode 203

    AVexcel - Episode 203 Recorded on May 14, 2023 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron  The rundown: - Connect a phonograph to anything - Netflix's "secret" AV tests - AVS HD 709 calibration tool - Spears & Munsil UHD HDR Benchmark - Ultimate Ears UE Premier in-ears - Roku V12.0.0 is now available - Sub-pixel rendering follow-up - Streaming your audio collection - Orian 3-way speaker kit - Powered speaker recommendations - Roku Plus Series TVs - F1 MultiView App - A polyglot in the wild - Navajo version of Star Wars - Sony MDR-7506 headphone comfort - Brainwavz and Wicked Cushions ear pads - Your excellent feedback & questions - Email us at ask@avexcel.com - What we're watching This episode of AVexcel was made possible by generous contributions from our Patreon supporters - thank you!  Visit www.AVexcel.com for links, show notes, contact info, and more!

  4. 03/05/2023

    AVexcel - Episode 202

    AVexcel - Episode 202 Recorded on April 30, 2023 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron  The rundown: - 2023 TV tech update - Sony's Bravia Cam - Samsung S95C QD-OLED review - LG G3 OLED review - Improving OLED subpixel text rendering - Windows 11 HDR Calibration App - Epson 5050ub's HDR Slider - TV streaming app popularity - Your excellent feedback & questions - Email us at ask@avexcel.com - What we're watching This episode of AVexcel was made possible by generous contributions from our Patreon supporters - thank you!  Visit www.AVexcel.com for links, show notes, contact info, and more!

  5. 27/04/2023

    AVexcel - Episode 201

    AVexcel - Episode 201 Recorded on April 25, 2023 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron  The rundown: - Artistic intent - Car speaker specs and calibration - YouTube TV testing PQ improvements - Fosi Audio BT20A Pro - Topping PA7/PA7 Plus - Sony A95K QD-OLED calibration - Focal Theva speakers - TAD Compact Evolution One speakers - Dirac Live audio calibration - To firmware update or not to update - Hanwha Vision's XNP-6400R 40x PTZ IP camera - Your excellent feedback & questions - Email us at ask@avexcel.com - What we're watching This episode of AVexcel was made possible by generous contributions from our Patreon supporters - thank you!  Visit www.AVexcel.com for links, show notes, contact info, and more!

  6. 22/04/2023

    AVexcel - Episode 200

    AVexcel - Episode 200 Recorded on April 20, 2023 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron  The rundown: - HBO goes Max - Samsung S90C QD-OLED review - VLC adds NVIDIA Video Super Resolution tech - Emotiva BASX MR1 Cinema Receiver - RSL Speedwoofer 12s - Sony ELF-SR2 Spatial Reality Display - Headphone Power Calculator - Retro gaming console follow-ups - Your excellent feedback & questions - Email us at ask@avexcel.com - What we're watching This episode of AVexcel was made possible by generous contributions from our Patreon supporters - thank you!  Visit www.AVexcel.com for links, show notes, contact info, and more!

  7. 29/03/2023

    AVexcel - Episode 199

    AVexcel - Episode 199 Recorded on March 25, 2023 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron  The rundown: - RTINGS TV aging update - LG OLED firmware fix - Andrew Jones MoFi SourcePoint 10 speakers - Samsung S95C QD-OLED TV review - LG's "missing" TV service menu features - Sony's new ES 8K AV receivers - USB ATSC 3.0/NextGen TV tuner - Calculate speaker performance - UST projector screen comparison - ASUS ProArt Calman-Verified LED projector - HDMI cable testing follow-up - Blue Jeans Cable on HDMI - Apple Music's Classical app - 4:4:4 vs 4:2:2 vs 4:2:0 - Kaleidescape movie store - Audyssey calibration mic - Dirac arrives on Denon - Your excellent feedback & questions - Email us at ask@avexcel.com - What we're watching AVexcel is 100% powered by our excellent crew of Patreon supporters - thank you!  Visit www.AVexcel.com for links, show notes, contact info, and more!

  8. 21/03/2023

    AVexcel - Episode 198

    AVexcel - Episode 198 Recorded on March 18, 2023 Hosts: Patrick Norton and Robert Heron  The rundown: - The Academy Awards, aka Oscars - YouTube TV price increase/decrease - John Wick: Chapter 4 - Roku retires old streaming hardware - Roku TVs arrive at Best Buy - LG OLED evo C3/G3 release date - Sony's 2023 TV details - Sonos Era 100 and Era 300 pre-orders - CanJam NYC 2023 - Monoprice CL3 cables - HDMI cable testing - WiiM Mini and WiiM Pro AirPlay 2 receiver - GPT-4 arrives - The Criterion Channel - Your excellent feedback & questions - Email us at ask@avexcel.com - What we're watching AVexcel is 100% powered by our excellent crew of Patreon supporters - thank you!  Visit www.AVexcel.com for links, show notes, contact info, and more!

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AVexcel is your guide to the best in home theater gear and content - no matter what your budget is!

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  • Creator
    AVexcel
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2023
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2017
  • Show Website
    AVexcel