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AV Rant #999.6: Death Knell For Xbox

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2026/03/11

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 CEO of […]The post AV Rant #999.6: Death Knell For Xbox appeared first on AV Rant.

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2:49:23

AV Rant #999.3: The Fabled Pod

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2026/02/18

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 Series 8 Speakers. And why not lease your PS5 […]The post AV Rant #999.3: The Fabled Pod appeared first on AV Rant.

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2:07:55

AV Rant #999.1: COULD Care Less

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2026/02/04

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: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCJxnR 00:00:00 – Intro We technically […]The post AV Rant #999.1: COULD Care Less appeared first on AV Rant.

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2:14:37

AV Rant #999.0: There’s Your D

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2026/01/28

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 DRS-1. Pictures shows in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCHJG4 00:00:00 – Intro Tom returns! […]The post AV Rant #999.0: There’s Your D appeared first on AV Rant.

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2:18:11

AV Rant #995: Rob’s a Hoarse

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2025/12/11

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.

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2:09:45

AV Rant #990: Interpreting Graphs

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2025/10/30

Warner Bros. Discovery is for sale, but most prospective buyers only want pieces of it. Tall subs, max output, lots of graphs, and more!The post AV Rant #990: Interpreting Graphs appeared first on AV Rant.

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2:01:35

AV Rant #989: When Flat Isn’t Flat Enough

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2025/10/23

Tom's new closet organizers. Rob's iOS 26 misadventures. Sofabaton X2 and R1 prices and pre-orders, plus a U3 Remote easter egg.The post AV Rant #989: When Flat Isn’t Flat Enough appeared first on AV Rant.

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2:15:21

AV Rant #988: No New News

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2025/10/16

We're back! Dirac ART is available for Denon & Marantz. Harman's plans for Sound United. Xbox Game Pass big price hike. Apple TV drops the plus.The post AV Rant #988: No New News appeared first on AV Rant.

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2:15:21

AV Rant #986: Henry Gets Us Cancelled

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2025/09/25

TCL 2026 X11L with SQD, and QM9/Q9M & QM10/Q10M RGB mini-LED TVs. Xbox price increases. AoIP, AES67 & Dante webinar.The post AV Rant #986: Henry Gets Us Cancelled appeared first on AV Rant.

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2:09:40

AV Rant #985: Stupid Speaker Names

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2025/09/18

Tom is back! Thanks to Lee and Joe for co-hosting last week. Apple iPhone 17 Event. AirPods Pro 3. And Perlisten A-Series Speakers.The post AV Rant #985: Stupid Speaker Names appeared first on AV Rant.

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2:30:35

AV Rant #984: Sofabaton X2 Coming Soon

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2025/09/10

Tom is away this week, so Lee Overstreet joins Rob H. And keep your eyes peeled for a 2nd AV Rant episode this week, as we will be posting a CEDIA 2025 Special with Joe Klusnick! Dolby Vision 2 and Dolby Vision 2 Max were announced. Magnetar announced new MKII versions of their universal disc […]The post AV Rant #984: Sofabaton X2 Coming Soon appeared first on AV Rant.

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2:10:03

AV Rant #981: Apollon Purifi Eigentakt Amp Review

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2025/08/21

Rob reviews the Apollon Purifi 1ET6526SA ST Amplifier. MadVR DSO. Microsoft Movies & TV shuts down. Dayton OmniMic giveaway.The post AV Rant #981: Apollon Purifi Eigentakt Amp Review appeared first on AV Rant.

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2:20:12

AV Rant #978: Automated Mansplaining

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2025/07/31

Emotiva refreshed their BasX A-Series amps to include XLR. Ascendo replaced their 80 inch sub with a 100 inch. And Tom and Rob both saw Superman!The post AV Rant #978: Automated Mansplaining appeared first on AV Rant.

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2:17:49

AV Rant #977: Cautious Congratulations

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2025/07/24

Tom has 2 big life updates. Premium Audio Company drops Pioneer. RBH Impression Series 5a-iw and 5a-iwr wedge-shaped speakers.The post AV Rant #977: Cautious Congratulations appeared first on AV Rant.

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2:19:34

AV Rant #975: A Show Just For You

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2025/07/09

Lee Overstreet guest co-hosts while Tom is away. Amazon Prime Day sales bring big discounts to TCL’s newest QM7K and QM8K TVs, including the 98″ models being $1,000 off. And Rob and Lee mildly disagree about removing film grain and then artificially adding it back. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCkYPT 00:00:00 – Intro Crazy technical […]The post AV Rant #975: A Show Just For You appeared first on AV Rant.

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2:02:10

AV Rant #972: Teams to the Rescue

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2025/06/19

Nintendo Switch 2 HDR on TVs requires adjustment, and HDTV Test figured it out. HSU details how to add their SuperCharger to their D15-Chimera sub.The post AV Rant #972: Teams to the Rescue appeared first on AV Rant.

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2:12:06

AV Rant #971: Sunburn for Switch 2

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2025/06/12

Warner Bros. Discovery splitting. Apple TV 4K pairing with any AirPlay speakers. HSU D15-Chimera SC subwoofer and MFL-6 angled speakers.The post AV Rant #971: Sunburn for Switch 2 appeared first on AV Rant.

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2:11:21

AV Rant #962: Distress

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2025/04/10

Nintendo Switch 2. Full Sony 2025 BRAVIA Lineup. Kaleidescape Strato M. And JBL Synthesis SDP-80.The post AV Rant #962: Distress appeared first on AV Rant.

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2:13:43

AV Rant #960: Against Tom’s Will

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2025/03/27

WiiM Vibelink Amp. Netflix adds HDR10+. HDR by Barco gets permanent installations. New, smaller Christie Dolby Cinema projector.The post AV Rant #960: Against Tom’s Will appeared first on AV Rant.

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2:18:00

AV Rant #950: Sasi Annexes the Podcast

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2025/01/16

What a year it’s been already. No What We Watched section this week. Disney bought Fubo TV and cancelled Venu Sports Streaming. Samsung & Google made Eclipsa Audio official as a new immersive audio format. Onkyo announced their Creator and Icon Series products. Panasonic might have the brightest OLED TV Series this year with their […]The post AV Rant #950: Sasi Annexes the Podcast appeared first on AV Rant.

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