S E708: Good Audio Makes You Sound Smart | AVWeek 712

"Your crappy audio is making you sound dumb!" - science now confirms what AV pros have known forever! Behind every mission-critical operation is a dazzling command center that's evolved from clunky projectors to jaw-dropping DVLED walls. And that "refurbished" label? It's no longer tech purgatory—it's your ticket to premium gear at bargain prices while saving the planet! The video version of this episode can be found here.Join host Tim Albright and industry experts as they dive into audio quality's surprising psychological impact, the evolution and challenges of command and control installations, and whether refurbished AV gear is worth the investment. Host: Tim AlbrightGuests:Brock McGinnis – Nationwide AVPat Venditte – Pearl TechnologyVictoria Ferrari – CTILinks to sources:Crestron – Tariffs & AVMidwich Ignite – Ignite Invests in NetSpeekAVNation – NAB 2025 CoverageAV Magazine – New Display Standard, GPMILive Science – 3D Holographic TechnologyrAVe Pubs – Bad Audio Linked To Perception of SpeakerAnalytics Insight – Investing in Refurbished ComputersAVNation – Command & Control EvolutionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.