Podcast Archives - AV Rant Tom Andry

Yes, Tom is back to using his old mic! Thanks for all the feedback. Isn’t it nice when we can all universally agree on something? News-wise, the Alamo Drafthouse chain of theaters has been purchased by Sony Pictures Entertainment for an undisclosed amount. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBvJCf 00:00:00 – Intro What was up with […]

Tom is using a new mic. We welcome your feedback. Neither of us is impressed :p ELAC announced new Debut 3.0 Series speakers. Microsoft announced “new” Xbox Series X/S consoles. And TCL will probably make 130-inch TVs, with up to 148-inches being possible if they want to. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBuFER 00:00:00 – Intro […]

Sony’s PlayStation VR2 is getting a PC adapter. MIT researchers created a sound-suppressing fabric. Measurements of acoustically transparent fabrics. A spreadsheet tool for getting subwoofer recommendations. And our Godzilla Minus One reviews! Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBtBue 00:00:00 – Intro Our minor mishaps while recording our previous episode were clearly the only significant event last […]

Sonos Ace Headphones fail to impress us. Comcast’s StreamSaver bundle gets a price and complicated rules to go ad-free. Apple TV 4K settings. And we have tech issues and a hard out this week! Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBstbG 00:00:00 – Intro 00:03:15 – What We Watched Rob watched Evil (S.4, Ep.1), Godzilla x Kong: […]

Onkyo & Integra have new Stereo Receivers, and the Integra packs exciting features for installers while costing less than expected. Comcast StreamSaver bundles Peacock, Netflix & Apple TV+. ESPN, Fox Sports & Warner Bros. Discovery’s sports streaming bundle is named Venu. And LG’s Signature OLED R rollable OLED TV is discontinued. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBrmy8 […]

Apple’s newest iPad Pro models feature Tandem OLED screens with 1,000 nit full-screen brightness. Hisense goes straight after Samsung’s The Frame with their new CanvasTV. Hisense also slots their new U9N Series between their U8N and UX. Disney+, Hulu & Max will form a streaming bundle. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBqjrG 00:00:00 – Intro 00:03:53 […]