Bose Buys McIntosh, Apple Back in the TV Game? That and News from RSL, Grimani, Andover Audio, Kaleidescape, and More!

Home Theater News 10.28.24 links and notes: On this week’s edition of HTNR sponsored by TexasHiFi.com, we’ve got a lineup of stories to get you through the holidays, including a seismic event in the audio world involving Bose. Andover Audio is simplifying vinyl with its new SpinBase 2 turntable speaker system. RSL Speakers has some big news for our Australian listeners. Grimani Systems drops an LFE hammer with its new subwoofer. We have TV news from both Hisense and Apple. Max is rolling out a new way to shop while you watch. And the Kaleidescape crew brings home an industry award. All of that and much more on our pre-Thanksgiving podcast appetizer! *Episode Sponsor: Texas Hi-Fi* This episode of HTNR is brought to you by Texas HiFi, an exciting new online destination for all  of your home theater and HiFi needs, launching in early 2025. To celebrate its debut, the folks at Texas HiFi are kicking off a December sale you won’t want to miss—get 50% off Dirac Live Room Correction and Bass Control licenses. These are available for select Denon and Marantz AVRs, as well as for Mac and PC users running home theater or media center setups. That’s a crazy good deal that delivers significant savings to you. Visit TexasHiFi.com to learn more about this limited-time offer, and stay tuned for their grand launch! Look for them to feature top brands like JVC, Sony, Emotiva, MartinLogan and so many more, along with advantages like price matching and free shipping. Visit texashifi.com.  *Link to Andover Audio’s SpinBase 2 Speaker* SpinBase 2: https://amzn.to/4fIaDCk *DISC DEALS on AMAZON*  -Harry Pottery 8 Film Collection (4K): https://amzn.to/4eO2D1o -Spiderman: Across the Spiderverse (4K): https://amzn.to/4eLcyEM -Dune “Two Film Collection” (4K): https://amzn.to/3Z49ZYH -Dark Knight Trilogy (4K): https://amzn.to/4eKqnn0 *Gear Deal of the Week* Klipsch The Three II Speaker: https://www.klipsch.com/products/the-three-ii *Forum Links* -For the latest disc reviews, go to: https://www.avnirvana.com/forums/blu-ray-media-reviews.12/ -For the latest news, including stories covered in this episode: https://www.avnirvana.com/forums/av-industry-news.6/ -To see the Top 20 Disc Releases of 2023, go to: https://www.avnirvana.com/threads/holiday-gift-guide-top-20-movie-discs-of-the-year.12847/ *PODCAST LINKS* -Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XZc1WVL7gGazxGLiURw0E Subscribe to the podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/av-nirvanas-home-theater-news-review-htnr/id1715862636 Please Note: AV Nirvana may make a small commission from affiliate links... thanks for your support! Join our home theater community at AVNirvana.com. Build relationships with other Home Theater Enthusiasts and talk shop about speakers, processors, projectors, TVs, and more. We look forward to having you join our community!