AV Rant Home Theater Q&A Podcast

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August 12, 20262 hr 13 min

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 Weather, and back-to-school chat. 00:06:39 – Unexpectedly Good Purchase Rob […] The post <a href="https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-9r-robs-shopping-hack/">AV Rant #999.9r: Rob’s Shopping Hack</a> appeared first on <a href="https://avrant.com">AV Rant</a>.

August 5, 20262 hr 12 min

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 Wireless II and LS60 Wireless Towers in the KEF […] The post <a href="https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-9q-rob-is-all-channels-driven/">AV Rant #999.9q: Rob is All Channels Driven</a> appeared first on <a href="https://avrant.com">AV Rant</a>.

July 29, 20262 hr 6 min

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 shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjD1eiY 00:00:00 – […] The post <a href="https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-9p-empty-nest-up/">AV Rant #999.9p: Empty Nest Up</a> appeared first on <a href="https://avrant.com">AV Rant</a>.

July 22, 20262 hr 14 min

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 with Michael […] The post <a href="https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-9o-we-fight-diminishing-returns/">AV Rant #999.9o: We Fight Diminishing Returns</a> appeared first on <a href="https://avrant.com">AV Rant</a>.

July 16, 20261 hr 12 min

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 Cinematic format capabilities. We […] The post <a href="https://avrant.com/av-rant-special-interview-with-michael-kobb-from-kaleidescape/">AV Rant Special: Interview with Michael Kobb from Kaleidescape</a> appeared first on <a href="https://avrant.com">AV Rant</a>.

July 15, 20262 hr 8 min

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 an eye out for another Special Episode of AV Rant Podcast this […] The post <a href="https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-9n-big-fish-energy/">AV Rant #999.9n: Big Fish Energy</a> appeared first on <a href="https://avrant.com">AV Rant</a>.

July 8, 20262 hr 9 min

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 they’re also […] The post <a href="https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-9m-microsoft-hates-subscriptions/">AV Rant #999.9m: Microsoft Hates Subscriptions?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://avrant.com">AV Rant</a>.

July 1, 20262 hr 8 min

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. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCY1xK 00:00:00 […] The post <a href="https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-9l-sofabaton-u3-winners/">AV Rant #999.9l: Sofabaton U3 Winners</a> appeared first on <a href="https://avrant.com">AV Rant</a>.

June 24, 20262 hr 12 min

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 00:00:00 – Intro Life updates. And how’s Tom’s back? 00:10:55 – Sofabaton U3 Giveaway It’s the […] The post <a href="https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-9k-take-a-breath/">AV Rant #999.9k: Take a Breath</a> appeared first on <a href="https://avrant.com">AV Rant</a>.

June 18, 20261 hr 59 min

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 giveaway with good news […] The post <a href="https://avrant.com/av-rant-999-9j-total-gamechanger-sofabaton-u3-giveaway/">AV Rant #999.9j: Total Gamechanger (Sofabaton U3 Giveaway)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://avrant.com">AV Rant</a>.