Hosted by Tom Andry and Rob H., this team answers your questions about home theater and AV.
AV Rant podcast is an informative and entertaining show for AV newbies like myself. The hosts, Tom and Rob, have excellent rapport and a sense of humor that adds to the enjoyment of each episode. Tom's rants bring a lot of energy to the show, while Rob's hard work behind the scenes is evident in the well-prepared episodes. They address a wide range of real-world solutions in a format that just works.
One of the best aspects of this podcast is the chemistry between Tom and Rob. They have a great dynamic and their passion for home theater really shines through. They provide valuable knowledge and advice on building, setting up, and tweaking home A/V systems, making it a must-listen for anyone new to the field. Their recommendations are grounded in practicality and they don't try to sell unnecessary products or services.
While there aren't many negative aspects to this podcast, one minor issue is Tom's occasional difficulty in pronouncing certain words like "picture." However, this doesn't detract from the overall quality of the show.
In conclusion, AV Rant podcast is the best podcast on the subject of home theater. It offers a wealth of information without any unnecessary nonsense or sales pitches. Tom and Rob are knowledgeable, passionate, and helpful individuals who genuinely care about their listeners' questions and concerns. I highly recommend this podcast to anyone interested in audio/video and home theater.
Good news regarding Denon & Marantz and which Receiver & Pre-Pro models will support Dirac ART. Aperion Theatrus Slim Stack speakers. The post AV Rant #969: Grimani vs AV Rant appeared first on AV Rant.
Max goes back to HBO Max. Kaleidescape Strato E slots between M and V. Marantz AV 20 and AMP 20 plus Dirac Live ART. The post AV Rant #968: Go Flat Panel and Go Home appeared first on AV Rant.
Harman buys Sound United. Emotiva Pre-Pro Trade-ins AND Upgrades. Panasonic 2025 OLEDs. Sonos ends IKEA Symfonisk. Rob has a sad. The post AV Rant #967: It’s CR8! appeared first on AV Rant.
Big AV news dropped after we recorded. We'll cover that next week! Xbox price hikes. Fluance Reference Ri Series self-powered speakers. The post AV Rant #966: That's HOW MANY XBoxes? appeared first on AV Rant.
Rob had a busy week of Switch 2 pre-ordering, taxes, and Canada’s federal election. Max streaming wants you to pay for an Extra Member instead of sharing your password. And Tom might not know who Caleb Denison is, but we talk about his new solo venture, CalebRated, and his troubles after leaving Digital Trends. Pictures shown […] The post AV Rant #965: Rob’s Switch 2 Saga appeared first on AV Rant.
Tom has a TV and a pair of speakers set up now! Kaleidescape joins the 8K Association. Epson QS100 adds a UST projector to the Q-Series. Emotiva’s RMC-1+ and XMC-2+ Pre-Pros finally bring HDMI 2.1 and DTS:X Pro. Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders begin in Canada and the USA. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCa6vh 00:00:00 – […] The post AV Rant #964: College Life appeared first on AV Rant.
Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders were delayed in Canada shortly after we finished recording last week. PS5 gets a price increase in Europe. SVS has a new 5000 R|Evolution Series of subs to replace the 4000 Series. And Chinese companies have banded together to support a new GPMI standard to rival HDMI and DisplayPort. Pictures shown […] The post AV Rant #963: Because of Audiophiles appeared first on AV Rant.
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.
Arendal's smaller, less-expensive 1961 Series of speakers has returned. Sony suspends all Home Cinema Projector sales in Europe due to sanctions. LG drops support for DTS in 2025. TCL's 2025 TV lineup. The post AV Rant #961: Can't Find It, Don't Deserve It appeared first on AV Rant.
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.
Rob's drain pipe leaked again. Sonos cancels streaming box. New Sony UHD Blu-ray player. Sony RGB mini-LED TV in 2026. The post AV Rant #959: We’re AV Flood Now appeared first on AV Rant.
A PlayStation 3 update in 2025. Warner Bros. DVD disc rot. TCL QM7K Series. HearAdvisor earplug measurements. The post AV Rant #958: Underlying Tension appeared first on AV Rant.
Oopsie. Tom quoted a bad word. And no bleeps here! Oscar winners. And more details about Eclipsa Audio. The post AV Rant #957: Curses appeared first on AV Rant.
Amazon MGM gets creative control of James Bond. '25 content budgets from most studios reported. And it's Rob's turn to deal with more water damage. The post AV Rant #956: CRT FTW appeared first on AV Rant.
Netflix connecting to Apple TV App Universal Search. NVidia Shield adds Auro-3D and better Frame Rate Switching. Comments on the Van Cave. The post AV Rant #955: Socialized Audio appeared first on AV Rant.
Sonos "Pinewood" Streaming Box. Panasonic selling off TV division. Curved 32" monitor and SoundBar picks. The post AV Rant #954: Boo appeared first on AV Rant.
Prototype QDEL and QDUV displays were shown at CES. And AV Gadgets is back up and running! The post AV Rant #953: Don’t Touch the Grenade appeared first on AV Rant.
Sony closes their recordable media division. Netflix is raising prices. Masimo names a new CEO. And listening to the teens about audio. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBZA2m 00:00:00 – Intro 00:02:08 – What We Watched Rob watched Star Trek: Section 31 00:17:52 – Listeners of the Week Our Listeners of the Week are David and […] The post AV Rant #952: The One with Edits appeared first on AV Rant.
Nintendo Switch 2 is official and will launch in 2025. Sonos’ CEO and CPO are replaced by the former CPO of Quibi. Gentex Corporation is buying VOXX International, which includes Klipsch, Onkyo, and Pioneer. Nakamichi announces an 11.2.6-channel ShockWafe Wireless SoundBar. And RUIPRO has Detachable Fiber Optic HDMI cables for easier installation and futureproofing. Pictures […] The post AV Rant #951: Rob’s Laugh appeared first on AV Rant.
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.
CES '25 has started. HDMI Ultra96. LG G5 OLEDs ditch MLA. Samsung The Frame Pro. TCL 115" QM7. AWOL's AWALL affordable micro-LEDs. Hisense 136" MX micro-LED. The post AV Rant #949: Now Powered by AI appeared first on AV Rant.
Happy New Year! Tom is back for our first episode of 2025. And thank you to Lee Overstreet for filling in 2 weeks ago. Ascend Acoustics has added Titan dome tweeter versions of their Sierra Luna V2 & Duo V2 speakers, as well as piano gloss white as a finish option. RSL is offering a […] The post AV Rant #948: Challenge Accepted appeared first on AV Rant.
It’s our final episode of 2024! And unexpectedly, Lee Overstreet joins Rob H as Tom was forced to be away with the flu. It wasn’t the plan. But we answer lots of questions, since we’re taking next week off for Christmas! LG has discontinued all of their Blu-ray and Ultra HD Blu-ray players. Apple will […] The post AV Rant #947: You’re Gonna Be a Magnetar appeared first on AV Rant.
Ascend HTM-200SE2 speakers. Auro-3D acquired by Dynaudio. Update on Tom's house. And too much cycling talk. The post AV Rant #946: Cousin’s Wife’s Projector appeared first on AV Rant.
Masimo Consumer clarifies that “discontinued operation” is just an accounting term, so the former-Sound United brands aren’t shutting down in January. Reps from JVC say they can replace the laser light engine in their projectors at a service center. And Rob is bad and annoying at podcasting. Here is our PayPal link. Anything donated via […] The post AV Rant #945: Rob’s Mystery Purchase is… appeared first on AV Rant.
We're back to our old selves. Denon, Marantz, and the other former-Sound United brands might simply cease operations in 2025. The post AV Rant #944: Your Old Shoes Suck appeared first on AV Rant.
Lee Overstreet and Joe Klusnick guest co-host one more time now that Tom is back! It’s a 3-man show to put a bow on this chapter in AVRant history. Bose bought McIntosh and Sonus Faber. Kaleidescape won an award from Fast Company. We finally discuss Lee’s future LCR speaker options. And we answer lots more […] The post AV Rant #943: OLEDs and Restrictions appeared first on AV Rant.
Tom is back! Like, for real. We catch up, say lots of thank yous, and answer some questions. TCL CSOT has inkjet printed OLED and QDEL displays. The post AV Rant #942: Writers Are Cheap appeared first on AV Rant.
Lee is here to co-host again. And he digs into some of the finer details of converting VHS tapes to digital. 83″ QD-OLEDs are coming in 2025 according to Samsung Displays parts lists. And LG Display has a prototype micro-LED display that can stretch. Here is our PayPal link. Anything donated via this link goes directly […] The post AV Rant #941: Lee Knows VHS appeared first on AV Rant.
Lee Overstreet is back. Thanks to Joe Klusnick for guest co-hosting last week. Rob & Lee both appeared on DJ’s Bright Side Home Theater Podcast 25 Hours of Home Theater marathon to raise funds for Movember. RBH added a 555-iw/r on-wall speaker model to their Impression Series. And Netflix is removing almost all of their Interactive […] The post AV Rant #940: Cassettes Every Week appeared first on AV Rant.
Joe Klusnick co-hosts with Rob H this week. He’s been catching up on spooky movies. And he tells the tale of how he acquired his latest high-end home theater goody! Tom provides a second update on how he and his family are doing. It’s some good news, and some bad news. And the Pathé Palace in […] The post AV Rant #939: Joe’s Spooky Season (Tom Update 2) appeared first on AV Rant.
Lee Overstreet co-hosts, and he watched four movies this week! Alien: Romulus will get a VHS Limited Edition release. Sonos announced their Arc Ultra SoundBar and Sub 4. And the generosity of our AV Rant Listeners has been on full display. Here is our PayPal link. Anything donated via this link goes directly to Tom […] The post AV Rant #938: Don’t Gaslight ’em appeared first on AV Rant.
Tom is here! Not for the whole podcast, of course. But he lets us know he’s safe, and everything he and his family have been dealing with post-two-hurricanes. Lee Overstreet co-hosts with Rob H. Sound & Vision and Home Cinema Choice both end their print editions and go online-only. The FTC has updated their Amplifier […] The post AV Rant #937: Update From Tom! appeared first on AV Rant.
Lee Overstreet co-hosts this week. Our thanks to Joe Klusnick for being here last week. We’re all hoping Tom and his family will be ok through Hurricane Milton. AVRant Listeners Sasi found out the rough launch date and price for the Sofabaton X2 Remote. Fasetto Audio Cu sends audio signals over household power lines. Panasonic […] The post AV Rant #936: The Tight Two appeared first on AV Rant.
Joe Klusnick joins Rob H on short notice. Tom’s house was badly damaged by Hurricane Helene, we are sad to say
Tom shouldn’t be here! Wish him luck during hurricane Helene! Masimo ousted CEO Joe Kiani from their board and fully intends to sell off the former Sound United companies. The National Association of Theatre Owners is investing $2.2 billion over 3 years to improve cinemas. And Sofabaton showed their new X2 Remote at CEDIA. Pictures […] The post AV Rant #934: Six, Fifteen, or Thirty appeared first on AV Rant.
Tom's back! Thanks to Lee & Joe for co-hosting last week. AirPods Pro 2 get FDA approval as hearing aids. PS5 Pro. Motorized UST Projector Cabinets. The post AV Rant #933: All One Sentence appeared first on AV Rant.
It’s our CEDIA Special! Guest co-host Joe Klusnick takes us through a slideshow of photos to share his in-person experiences from the show floor. Plus we cover the product announcement news from Epson, JVC, Sony, Barco, Stewart, Screen Innovations, Elite Prime Vision, SVS, Just Video Walls, OSD, Emotiva & others. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBHgkF […] The post AV Rant #932: CEDIA 2024 Slideshow and News with Joe Klusnick appeared first on AV Rant.
Things did not go according to plan! We had intended to cover CEDIA 2024 with Joe Klusnick this episode. But the internet wouldn’t allow it. So we’re hoping to record a second episode this week to set things right. Keep an eye out! Apple’s iPhone 16 event included AirPods Pro 2 becoming hearing aids. Kaleidescape […] The post AV Rant #931: Unexpectedly Not CEDIA appeared first on AV Rant.
Tom had to leave before the end of this episode, and we’re a little rushed this week. But lots of questions answered. Plus, Lumagen announced new outboard video processor models: Radiance Pro 4140 at the “low” end, and 8K ArtisaN at the high end. And Denon’s new AVR-A10H Receiver model comes just short of what […] The post AV Rant #930: Baby with the Bathwater appeared first on AV Rant.
Epson’s new Q-Series projectors go for high brightness and high prices. Kaleidescape announced their highest-capacity 123 TB solid state Terra Prime Server. Portrait Displays released their new C6 HDR5000 Colorimeter along with a strange rebate offer. And Chick-fil-A needs its own streaming service for some reason. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBEWT8 00:00:00 – Intro Time […] The post AV Rant #929: Put a Normal Person in the Room appeared first on AV Rant.
Short episode this week. It’s Rob’s fault! We have a few more thoughts on the conceptual basis for Trinnov WaveForming. Emotiva has new XPA C Series amps with a more compact chassis. Paramount Television Studios has been shut down. And Epson unveiled a new QB1000 4K LCD projector. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBEb43 00:00:00 – […] The post AV Rant #928: Rob Cuts Out appeared first on AV Rant.
Tom is impressed overall by the EarFun Air Pro 4 ANC Earphones. Google TV Streamer officially announced. TCL NXTFRAME TVs take on Samsung’s The Frame. Warner Bros Discovery erased the Cartoon Network website. And there’s a bonus interview episode from us this week with Trinnov! Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBDi2K 00:00:00 – Intro 00:02:21 – Trinnov […] The post AV Rant #926: EarFun Air Pro 4 Review appeared first on AV Rant.
We interview Dave Pedigo, COO and Global Director of Training for Trinnov Audio to learn all about Trinnov WaveForming, which has just been made available to all Trinnov owners. Visit https://www.trinnov.com/waveforming/ to learn more! Check out our YouTube version of this interview here: https://youtu.be/Sygmf6RAynM Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBDxBu 00:00:00 – Show Intro 00:06:42 – Introducing […] The post AV Rant #927: Interview with Dave Pedigo from Trinnov Audio on WaveForming appeared first on AV Rant.
Tom is using the Maxwell headset again. And he is audio-only this week. It wasn’t the plan. But there’s a lot going on behind the scenes! You’ll hear all about it. MadVR has introduced their Envy Core Video Processor and optional Premium Pack to bring down the price of entry. And Value Electronics crowned Sony the […] The post AV Rant #925: Here’s the Kool-Aid appeared first on AV Rant.
Another new microphone test! Tom uses the Audeze Maxwell Wireless Gaming Headset to record this week. No post processing applied so you can hear its own microphone noise reduction in action. JBL has introduced their MA Series AV Receivers and Stage 2 Series speakers with a focus on good looks and ease of use. And […] The post AV Rant #924: Maxwell Wireless Gaming Headset Preview appeared first on AV Rant.
Kaleidescape’s new Strato V Movie Player is a standalone unit that significantly lowers the price of entry. Is Apple buying Masimo Consumer (formerly Sound United)? We have our doubts. And top performing subwoofer options in India from a helpful listener. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBB6mY 00:00:00 – Intro 00:08:01 – What We Watched Rob watched Upgrade, […] The post AV Rant #923: Precedented Times appeared first on AV Rant.
Tom is back! Our thanks to Joe Klusnick for guest co-hosting last week. New SVS SoundPath Speaker Level Subwoofer Adapter. Xbox Game Pass price increases and tier changes. Xbox Cloud Gaming on Amazon Fire TV Sticks. And Sonos “Lasso” Atmos SoundBar. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBzYXh 00:00:00 – Intro We find out where Tom was […] The post AV Rant #922: Go Back to Your Hovel appeared first on AV Rant.
Joe Klusnick returns to guest co-host this week while Tom is away. Paramount and Skydance will merge. Samsung and LG reduce their investments in microLED. MacOS Sequoia adds HDMI Passthrough. And Joe shares his experiences at MWAVE 2024. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjByYzY 00:00:00 – Intro Welcome back to AVRant, Joe! 00:02:39 – What We […] The post AV Rant #921: Joe Goes to MWAVE appeared first on AV Rant.
Happy 4th of July! Happy Canada Day! And you’ll be happy Tom is back on his regular mic! The six Alamo Drafthouse locations that shut down will all be reopened. Redbox’ parent company files for bankruptcy. Tidal’s app will only be available on the most popular operating platforms moving forward. And Arendal Sound announces a […] The post AV Rant #920: The Only One That Satisfies appeared first on AV Rant.
Tom is trying out another new mic again. How’s this one? Netflix House locations will open in malls next year. Tidal drops MQA and commits to Atmos. Redbox misses an important debt payment. And The Last Screenwriter – a film written by AI – has its theatrical premiere cancelled. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBwQ8p 00:00:00 […] The post AV Rant #919: Cherry XTRFY NGALE R appeared first on AV Rant.
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