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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 AV Rant #999.9m: Microsoft Hates Subscriptions? appeared first on...

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 AV Rant #999.9l:...

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 – Sofab...

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

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/ 00:26:27 – Sofabaton Discounts Don’t be mad at Sofabaton if the discou...

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 Pass is going up by 300%. Yup. […] The post AV Rant #999.9h: Running in Crocs appeared fi...

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 Inspire Series while introducing new flagship Tower 88 models in each. Pictures […] The post AV...

Tom is away this week, so Lee Overstreet is guest co-hosting. He and Rob both unbox a Sofabaton U3 Universal Remote live on camera, and share immediate impressions of just the hardware. The final firmware isn’t available yet. And apparently it’s new AV Receiver week! Yamaha RX300A & RX500A are entry-level models. Denon X2900H & X3900H […] The post AV Rant #999.9f: So...

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 luxury speakers. Pictures shown in […] The post AV Rant #999.9e: Sofabaton X1S Giveaway Winners! app...

We will be randomly drawing the names of the winners of our Sofabaton X1S Universal Remote giveaway next week! So now’s your last chance to enter the draw. Email us! Sony is downgrading OTA integration and features. And Electroluminescent Quantum Dot displays have a new initialism, and a projected release year. Pictures shown in this […] The post AV Rant #999.9d: Blazing Last Chance X1...

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 has a price and a release date. […] The post AV Rant #999.9c: Moar Panels!...

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 Disney Infinity Vision. Pictures shown in […] The post AV Rant #999.9b: Sofabaton X1S Giveaway...

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 shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCR8gz 00:00:00 – Intro Our ridicu...

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 U3. Pictures shown in […] The post AVRant Podcast #999.9 – Sofabaton U3 P...

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 firmware updates. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCPFZs 00:00:0...

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. […] The post AV Rant #999.7: Blows Up Good appeared first on AV Rant .

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 .

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 about his back, […] The post AV Rant #999.5 – Too Many Names appeared first on AV Rant .

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 their best and final offer to […] The post AV Rant #999.4: 4 Foot Speaker Stands? appeared fi...