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by Tom Andry

Home Theater and AV Questions Answered

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  1. AHA HT #001: Soft Launch

    Welcome to the 1st Actually Honest Advice Home Theater Podcast episode! Pardon our dust. It’s a bumpy start. And farewell to AV Rant. It’s AHA HT from here on out. NVidia Shield TV Pro gets a $100 price hike, despite being over 7 years old. HDTV Test crowned their picks for the Best OLED and […]...

  2. AHA HT #000: Thus it Begins

    We’re Actually Honest Advice. Your podcasts for honest advice. And we’re starting with Home Theater! AHA HT Tom and Rob certainly aren’t new to podcasting. We recorded over 1,000 episodes of a show called AV Rant. But after well over a decade, we decided to freshen things up a bit! When we first...

  3. AV Rant #999.9z: End of an Era

    This is the last AV Rant ever! But don’t worry; the podcast lives on. AHA! New Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K fails to impress. The Paramount Skydance – Warner Bros. Discovery merger is complete, and the whole thing is just called Skydance now. HDTV Test determined the best LCD TV of 2026. Pictures…

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  4. AV Rant #999.9y: Liminal Rob, Tom Crawls

    AV Rant #999.9y: Liminal Rob, Tom Crawls RTings’ How To Use a Smart TV Offline guide. Samsung ending QLED? LCDs getting more expensive. What we watched wasn’t for us. RTings made a step-by-step guide for How To Use a Smart TV Offline. Samsung appears to be winding down their QLED TV moniker. All...

  5. AV Rant #999.9x: The Most Offensive Subwoofer

    AV Rant #999.9x: Most Offensive Subwoofer Tom’s back! Thanks, Lee for last week. New Epson Home Cinema projectors. CD sales growth. FiiO CD Player. Krovatar and DpBlue Ultra HD Blu-ray players. Tom has returned! We find out what kept him away last week. And thanks to Lee Overstreet for guest...

  6. AV Rant #999.9w: Lee’s Abridged Museum

    Tom is away unexpectedly. So Lee Overstreet is pinch-hitting on short notice! We rant right away, and loved the things we watched this week. 78th Emmy Awards. iPhone Duo. AirPods 5. tvOS 27. Genuinely Wireless Sonos Surrounds. Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-ray Player price increases. And Valve’s Steam...

  7. AV Rant Special: CEDIA 2026 with Joe Klusnick

    This is our CEDIA 2026 Special! Joe Klusnick attended the CEDIA Expo in Denver, Colorado once again. We catch up with Joe, have another What We Watched segment, and then view Joe’s photo slideshow from the CEDIA show floor! Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD4AHu 00:00:00 –...

  8. AV Rant #999.9v: EarFun Wave Pro X Review

    EarFun Wave Pro X review. Roku Pro Series OLED. Sonos Beam & Ace Ultra. Klipsch Reference Signature. Kaleidescape 246TB Terra Prime. Magnetar ULTIMA. Emotiva LXP-16 & LXR-11. Trinnov WaveForming with 2 subs. XWALL TITAN Noir Ultra. XGIMI AURA 3 Max. AWOL LuxVision. Pictures shown in this episode:...

  9. AV Rant #999.9u: Rob H Lore

    AV Rant #999.9u: Rob H Lore Sony Bravia 6 OLED. SVS SoundPath Multi-Band Wireless Adapter. Xbox Disc-to-Digital. Ucluelet Japanese Canadian History Pavilion. Bravia 6 OLEDs are Sony’s answer to the LG B6. SVS SoundPath Multi-Band Wireless Audio Adapter replaces the Tri-Band model. Xbox...

  10. AV Rant #999.9t: 4:4:4 For What?

    Aperion Audio teases their new Fons Series of On-Wall Speakers. Ascendo will demonstrate their new Panoramic Surface On-Wall composite radiating surface full-range speaker driver at CEDIA. Rob was dead wrong about WiiM, and gets corrected. Rob also teases a new purchase. Pictures shown in this...

  11. AV Rant #999.9s: Spider-Man Brand New Day Spoilers

    Samsung wants to get the jump on Dolby Vision 2 by partnering up with Amazon Prime Video to launch HDR10+ Advanced content first. Monitor Audio Silver Series 8G speakers bring 3-way designs at competitive prices. Tom and Rob do a full spoiler discussion of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Pictures…

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  12. AV Rant #999.9r: Rob’s Shopping Hack

    Hisense 2026 UX, U7, UR8, and UR9 Series TVs are the first to get Dolby Vision 2 Max. Marantz Cinema Series 2 Receivers arrive. And Klipsch Reference Premiere III Series speakers and subs get prices and release dates. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD2cK4 00:00:00 – Intro...

  13. AV Rant #999.9q: Rob is All Channels Driven

    AV Rant #999.9q: Rob is All Channels Driven Emotiva Nostala FT12 Subwoofer. KEF LS LUXE Wireless Speakers. Rob is mad at YouTube. Emotiva Nostala FT12 Subwoofer joins the Emotiva Nostala LB12 Speakers to create an Emotiva Nostala Series. KEF LS LUXE Wireless Speakers fit in between the KEF LS50...

  14. AV Rant #999.9p: Empty Nest Up

    Dynaudio is leaving North America, but they’ve made it clear they will honor warranties. It just isn’t clear…how. Roku is not immune from RAM and storage price increases, so they’ve made price hikes. And Paramount Skydance has hit a roadblock in their quest to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. Pictures...

  15. AV Rant #999.9o: We Fight Diminishing Returns

    AV Rant #999.9o: We Fight Diminishing Returns Value Electronics’ new King of TVs. The Odyssey in 70mm Film IMAX Review. Value Electronics crowned their new King of TVs for 2026. Rob saw The Odyssey in 70mm Film IMAX and shares his review. And if you missed it last week, check out our interview…

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  16. AV Rant Special: Interview with Michael Kobb from Kaleidescape

    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...

  17. AV Rant #999.9n: Big Fish Energy

    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…

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  18. AV Rant #999.9m: Microsoft Hates Subscriptions?

    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...

  19. AV Rant #999.9l: Sofabaton U3 Winners

    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.…

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  20. AV Rant #999.9k: Take a Breath

    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…

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  21. AV Rant #999.9j: Total Gamechanger (Sofabaton U3 Giveaway)

    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...

  22. AV Rant #999.9i: Sofabaton U3 Review and Giveaway (and Lee Visited Vancouver!)

    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/...

  23. AV Rant #999.9h: Running in Crocs

    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…

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  24. AV Rant #999.9g: Taking a Gamble on Dual Centers

    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...

  25. AV Rant #999.9e: Sofabaton X1S Giveaway Winners!

    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...

  26. AV Rant #999.9c: Moar Panels!

    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...

  27. AV Rant #999.9b: Sofabaton X1S Giveaway

    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...

  28. AV Rant #999.9a: We Justify Cable Risers

    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…

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  29. AVRant Podcast #999.9 – Sofabaton U3 Preview

    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...

  30. AV Rant #999.8: AI Slump

    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...

  31. AV Rant #999.7: Blows Up Good

    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....

  32. AV Rant #999.6: Death Knell For Xbox

    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...

  33. AV Rant #999.5 – Too Many Names

    Paramount Skydance gave their best and final offer to buy Warner Bros Discovery, and Netflix declined to match it. RTings now requires a paid membership to view their full product reviews, a change made in light of AI scraping all their data and leading to far fewer page visits. Tom has updates...

  34. AV Rant #999.4: 4 Foot Speaker Stands?

    Tom is back. And so is his TV! Rob has fresh insights about the Sofabaton X2 Universal Remote. Tom has thoughts about computer monitors. Skyworth is taking over Panasonic’s TV division. Xbox CEO and President both left, and the former President of CoreAI is taking over. Paramount Skydance made...

  35. AV Rant #999.3: The Fabled Pod

    Tom is away this week. But we have a TV update anyway. Lee Overstreet AND Joe Klusnick both join Rob H. for the long-awaited 3-man episode. It finally happened! Lee’s MantelMount experience. Joe’s Kaleidescape viewing. Arcam Radia Series AV Amplifiers, Pre-Pro, Amps & Speakers. Arendal 1610…

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  36. AV Rant #999.2: Signs Point to “Yes”

    The latest in Tom’s QD-OLED TV repair saga. Our own subwoofer, computer monitor, and universal remote adventures. KEF Coda W self-powered wireless speakers enter a new, lower price bracket. Valve delayed its Steam Machine and Stream Frame. TCL is updating its Google TV interface to run on Android...

  37. AV Rant #999.1: COULD Care Less

    We aren’t ready to call this Episode 1,000 just yet. Updates on Tom’s TV. LG Display is now manufacturing OLED SE, OLED EX, and Tandem OLED panels for greater differentiation at various price points. The new DALI SONIK Series of speakers replaces the Oberon Series. Pictures shown in this episode:...

  38. AV Rant #999.0: There’s Your D

    Welcome back, Tom! Thanks to Joe for co-hosting last week. Updates on Tom’s bad back. And his TV is still broken. Emotiva Differential Reference Design Series offers four, stackable, 2-channel Separates you can purchase individually, or in a money-saving bundle: the DRA-1, DRP-1, DRD-1, and…

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  39. AV Rant #998.6: Marathon with Joe

    Tom is away this week, so Rob is joined by Joe Klusnick for an extra-long episode. SVS SB-3000 & PB-3000 R|Evolution subs are available now. miniDSP Tide16 is a 16-channel Pre-Pro with the full Dirac Live Suite included. Sony is selling 51% of its TV & Audio business to TCL. Sony Pictures will...

  40. AV Rant #998.5: Disaster Week (More Missing Emails)

    Tom had a horrible week with a bad back and his new TV broke. He’s here for half the podcast. But on top of that, our email forwarding broke again! We can nail down that it was from Jan 6 – 11. If you emailed us during that time, all we can do is apologize, […] The post AV Rant #998.5: Disaster...

  41. AV Rant #998: CES 2026 Displays

    Happy New Year! And Happy Anniversary to Tom! CES 2026 is happening as we speak. We mention LG’s RGB Stripe OLED & Samsung’s V-Stripe RGB QD-OLED monitor tech. Hisense’s 116UXS RGB miniLED Evo adds a 4th sub-pixel. TCL’s RM9L is an RGB miniLED LCD, but their X11L flagship uses SQD-miniLED with...

  42. AV Rant #997: Merry Xmas from Tom & Rob

    Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! This will be our final episode of 2025. So we’ll see you all in 2026 next episode! We each made a big purchase. Andrew posted his Sofabaton X2 Review over at AVGadgets, and Rob has fresh Sofabaton X2 thoughts, as well. Dolby Vision + Atmos Theater that isn’t a...

  43. AV Rant #996: Glitch in the Matrix

    Many missing emails were re-sent to us by listeners who noticed we hadn’t answered their questions on the podcast yet. Thank you! We’re sure there are still some more out there. So please feel free to email us again. We’re so sorry that we inadvertently left people hanging! Emotiva released their...

  44. AV Rant #995: Rob’s a Hoarse

    Warner Bros. agreed to sell to Netflix, but Paramount Skydance made a hostile takeover bid to stop them. Rob's croaky voice. And we were missing emails! The post AV Rant #995: Rob’s a Hoarse appeared first on AV Rant.

  45. AV Rant #994: Sofabaton X2 Update

    We are back! Happy Thanksgiving! We spill the beans about why we don’t have a full Sofabaton X2 review for you just yet, but we still have updates and insights to share. We both bought big ticket items over Black Friday. And Tom watched multiple movies! Google and Disney have made up. Netflix has...

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