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On this week's show we have a review of the Audioengine B1 Next Gen Bluetooth Music Receiver and we take a look at how Streaming impacts viewing on top network shows. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Panasonic is ‘prepared to sell' its TV business 56% of Super Bowl LIX Viewers Expected to Stream Event Tubi had the fastest Super Bowl streaming experience YouTube Viewership On TV Screens Exceeds Mobile For First Time In U.S. Audioengine B1 Next Gen Bluetooth Music Receiver I recently upgraded my audio setup with the new Audioengine B1 Next Gen Bluetooth Music Receiver ($189 direct from Audioengine), because I like buying stuff! The previous model served me well but has gotten a bit long in the… wait for it, Bluetooth. Like the previous version, the Next Gen turns any wired stereo receiver or powered speaker system into a wireless one. The high-fidelity audio is outstanding, there is support for 16, 24, or even 32-bit quality with the advanced Bluetooth 5.3 and aptX Adaptive support. One cool feature is that the indicator light on the front panel turns orange when you have an aptX connection, so you know at a glance that you are listening at the highest fidelity. I had to borrow my brother-in-law's android phone to test this out. Apple, why won't you give me aptX?? The music sounded excellent. I did my best to A/B with the original B1 using AAC vs the next gen B1 using aptX listening to music I am intimately familiar with. It was hard to hear any major improvement. I could convince myself there was an improvement only after listening to specific parts of a track multiple times. Practically speaking, it really won't matter. If you currently own the previous B1 I would recommend skipping this upgrade unless you stream from long distances. More on that in a bit. With that said, the high bitrate AAC files on the new B1 sounded excellent and I did not have too much aptX envy. Another impressive feature is the long-range connectivity. The specification says it will maintain a connection 100 feet away without any drop in sound quality. I walked to all corners of my house behind multiple doors, and could not break the connection. This is a big improvement over the original and is nice if you are responsible for the music at a get-together and you walk around the house chatting with your guests. The inclusion of both RCA and Optical output options means you can easily integrate it into any existing audio setup. The B1 has a sturdy aluminum housing and the fact that you don't need any special software makes setup a breeze! The Audioengine B1 is a recommended product for anyone looking to elevate their wired audio experience with wireless streaming. Here's How Much Streaming Impacts Viewing on Top Network Shows It's a pretty well-established fact that streaming has a sizable effect on ratings for shows that originate on broadcast networks. A new batch of data from Nielsen for this season shows just how big that impact can be. Full article here…
「LYPERTEK、1ヶ月使える大容量バッテリー搭載TWS「PUREPLAY C3」。ハイブリッドドライバーでaptX adaptiveにも対応」 LYPERTEKから完全ワイヤレスイヤホン「PUREPLAY C3」を9月20日に発売する。価格は16,500円（税込）
「beyerdynamic、aptX Adaptive対応のオープンイヤー完全ワイヤレス「VERIO 200」。税込3.9万円前後」 独beyerdynamicブランドがオープンイヤー型完全ワイヤレスイヤホン「VERIO 200」を8月上旬に発売。価格は税込39,600円前後。
On this week's show we discuss the merits of an expensive wired whole home audio streamer vs putting one together with Airplay 2 or Chromecast. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: YouTube introduces pause ads to TV app LG TVs are getting a free audio upgrade that Apple users will absolutely love 85% of Amazon Prime Video Subscribers Are on the Ad-Supported Tier Samsung's new, cheaper OLED TVs are now available to buy EchoStar Loses 348,000 Pay TV Subs in 1st Quarter Juke+ Audio Streamer Juke+, as described on their website, is an audio distribution system designed to provide high-quality sound across multiple rooms in a house. It runs about $2,500 and that's without speakers. So here is our question; do you think it's worth the money when you can put a high end wireless system together including speakers for significantly less money? First let's take a look at what the $2500 Juke+ System gets you: Audio Quality and Control - The Juke+ system can power 6 audio zones with 12 speaker channels at 100 watts per channel, ensuring pristine audio quality. Users can fine-tune the audio settings in each room through an app-controlled audio equalizer for optimal sound customization. Wireless Control - The Juke Audio application enables comprehensive control of the audio system via Android and Apple devices. Various features include playing to any combination of zones, independent volume control for each zone, simultaneous streaming from multiple users/devices, and access through a web interface on PCs. All-in-One Solution - The Juke system integrates the functions of powering, controlling, and streaming audio to multiple speaker sets throughout the house, eliminating the need for separate receivers, streamers, or in-wall controllers. Airplay 2 Integration - Juke displays connected speaker zones as independent Airplay inputs, facilitating streaming from Apple devices to specific audio zones. Users can group zones directly within the Airplay menu and stream to Juke and other Airplay 2 devices simultaneously, maintaining audio sync. Spotify Connect Support - Each connected speaker zone is independently recognized in Spotify, allowing premium users to stream content seamlessly. The Juke app's grouping feature enables setting multi-zone endpoints in Spotify for convenient whole-house or room-specific playback. Bluetooth Connectivity - Juke supports Bluetooth streaming from any compatible device, allowing users to play content without relying on a local Wi-Fi network. Juke+ provides multiple options to enjoy TV audio through its audio distribution system. Wireless Audio from Apple TV via Airplay - You can wirelessly send audio from any app on Apple TV to Juke using Airplay over the Wi-Fi network. Bluetooth Connectivity from Compatible Smart TVs - Juke supports receiving audio from compatible Smart TVs via Bluetooth. Hardwired Connection from TV to Juke - For a more traditional setup, you can run a hardwired connection from the audio output of your TV back to the Juke system. Our wireless system consists of a Belkin SoundForm Connect AirPlay 2 Adapter or a Chromecast Audio ($80) and a pair of Audioengine A5+ ($500 per pair) for a grand total of $580 per zone or $3480 for six zones with speakers included! Similar passive speakers from Audioengine cost $400 which would bring a similar system to $4900. A difference of $1420. Let's see if you miss anything: Audio Quality and Control - You can control each room with any app that plays music on your phone or tablet but you can't set separate EQ. +1 to Juke+ Wireless Control - Our system does the same as the Juke+. No advantage to either All-in-One Solution - Our system does the same as the Juke+. No advantage to either Airplay 2 Integration - If you use the SoundForm you have identical capabilities. However, if you use a Chromecast you have capability that the Juke+ does not have. +1 to our DIY system Spotify Connect Support - if you have the Spotify app on your device you essentially have this capability through Airplay or Chromecast. No advantage to either Bluetooth Connectivity - The Audioengine A5+ supports AptX while the Juke+ supports Bluetooth 5. +1 to our DIY TV Support - identical capabilities. No advantage to either Our DIY system is better in two categories and equivalent in all others. Room EQ being the only category that the Juke+ is better. Plus you save $1420! Our DIY system is not meant for everyone. Our speakers are harder to discretely place throughout your house. In addition the Juke+ gives you greater choice in speaker selection since you don't have to limit yourself to powered bookshelf or desktop speakers. However, you don't need to buy expensive speakers for all zones. But this applies to both systems. You could also use the Airplay2/Chromecast capability of your receiver to add a zone for essentially no cost and add the ability to EQ a room. So what do you think? Which system would you choose?
On this week's show we preview the upcoming WiFi 7 specification and we review the Technics SU-GX70 Network Audio Amplifier Review. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Roku just announced a free NBA channel ESPN's Stand-Alone Streaming Service Will Be Available Through Disney+ Apple TV+ share grows in the US, but still lags behind its competitors LG TV owners should update their firmware, webOS vulnerability found in a few models Other: Ridiculous 150" AWOL Vision Theater Setup Roku patent invents a way to show ads over anything you plug into your TV | Ars Technica A Giga-Sunset For Gigaset IoT Devices | Hackaday WiFi 7 May be What We Have All Been Waiting For Why WiFi 7 is the future of wireless technology As of now, the finalized specifications for WiFi 7 (also known as 802.11be) have not been officially released, as the standard is still in development. However, based on industry discussions and proposals, some expected features of the proposed WiFi 7 specification include: Increased Speeds: WiFi 7 is anticipated to offer even higher data rates than its predecessors, potentially reaching multi-gigabit speeds Enhanced Efficiency: Improved spectrum efficiency will allowi for better performance in crowded environments and increased capacity for simultaneous connections. Low Latency: WiFi 7 is likely to target reduced latency to support real-time applications such as online gaming, video streaming, and video conferencing with minimal delay. Advanced Security: Multi-User MIMO: More advanced Multi-User Multiple Input Multiple Output (MU-MIMO) technology Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (OFDMA): The use of OFDMA will enhance spectral efficiency and enable better resource allocation for various types of traffic. Improved Beamforming: Enhanced beamforming techniques will optimize signal transmission and reception, improving network coverage and reliability. Wider Spectrum Utilization: WiFi 7 may explore the use of new frequency bands or spectrum sharing techniques to accommodate more devices and applications and deliver better performance. IoT Optimization: Features tailored for Internet of Things (IoT) devices to support the increasing number of connected devices and diverse IoT applications. Power Efficiency Enhancements: Efforts to improve power efficiency to extend battery life in wireless devices and reduce energy consumption overall. It's important to note that these features are based on expectations and early proposals for WiFi 7. The final specifications may vary as the standard progresses through the development and approval process. Technics SU-GX70 Network Audio Amplifier Review Listening to music takes three elements, the music itself, the speakers, and the amplification. If one of these elements is not up to the task, your entire experience will be less than desired. Great speakers take high quality audio to even higher levels. The converse is also true, poor quality audio files will sound even worse. There is a middle layer that we don't talk about as much, and that's the amplification. Back in the 70's all we cared about were watts! The more, the better! As a teenager I did not appreciate that not all power is created equal. Smart amplifier design can make your music sound even better and that's what the engineers at Technics have done with the SU-GX70 Network Audio Amplifier (MSRP $1999.95). The GX70 is a box that has something for everyone. First and foremost it's a digital amplifier that outputs a total of 80 Watts into 8 ohms and supports a ton of physical connections including: Line level x2, phono, HDMI ARC, optical x2, coaxial, USB Type A, USB Type B. Supporting HDMI ARC allows you to connect your own speakers as a soundbar alternative. As far as wireless connection goes, you have Wi-fi, ethernet, Bluetooth, Google Chromecast and Apple AirPlay 2. DAB (Digital Audio Broadcast) and FM. You can also get access to Spotify, Tidal, Qobuz through the app. Hi Res is supported via the USB port with a DAC that can decode 32-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD512 files and it can handle MQA streams from Tidal. This is one versatile integrated amp!! Setup To connect the GX70 to the network you use the Apple Home (or Google Home) app. Which seemed odd to us since there is a remote control and display screen. But once you are connected to your network you can use the Technics Audio Center App to control the system. Actually, the only reason you would need the app is if you want to send MQA streams to the amp. All the radio stations that are available through the app are available on your phone or tablet via apps source apps like iHeart Radio. You can tweak the amp to dial it in for your speakers through a calibration on the amp. But it sounded really good right out of the box. We'll give it an 8 out of 10 for setup, knocking off two points because you have to use Apple/Google Home to get it connected to your network. The aforementioned remote is a better way to use and interact with the amp. You pretty much just need to connect your speakers and you are good to go. Sound To test the audio we turned to the HT Guys Listener Playlist (Playlist available on iTunes, Amazon, and Spotify) and listened via Airplay2, Bluetooth, and USB. All the music was played in the highest fidelity available on the platform. Both Airplay and Bluetooth lowered quality to fit within the limits of the protocol. It should be noted that the GX70 does not support AptX. We'll discuss Airplay and Bluetooth together and sum it up by saying the quality was good. The only thing we'll say is that these formats work well for convenience without sacrificing too much quality. When listening to music while doing something else, this is a nice feature. But for really listening to music we used the USB connection. Once connected to Listened to Steely Dan, Deacon Blues (24 bit 192kHz) across three different speakers and found that the GX70 helped capture nuances in the music that we had never heard before. The sound was clean and precise. In Stevie Ray Vaughan's Tin Pan Alley his voice was so smooth and raspy but in a good way! It's like the amp gave it more power and weight! But can it make your walls rattle? You would think at 80W total that this was not a possibility and depending on your speakers it's not. If you have power hungry speakers they will push the amp to its limits. However, if you have efficient speakers, it will fill the room with sound. More than we were expecting. For that we turned to UFO Strangers in the Night Live, which is an excellent album from the 1970's, but the recording wasn't the best. We'll say this, the GX70 attached to Ascend Acoustics Sierra-1s, which are not extremely efficient speakers, got loud enough to where family members asked to turn down the music! Conclusion What we liked A plethora of input sources (both wired and wireless) Build Quality is first rate LCD and Remote make it easy to use and setup Outstanding detailed sound quality Needs Improvement Two app setup Would like to see Aptx for high quality audio from mobile devices. Needs a tad more power The GX70 offers an elevated listening experience that brings music to life with clarity, depth, and immersive soundstaging making it a top choice for those who are serious about their music.
On this week's show we review the Victrola Hi-Res Carbon Turntable that retails for $599. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Apple's Vision Pro Won't Launch With Netflix App Plex is about to launch a store for movies and TV shows Netflix Will Be The New Home of WWE Monday Night Raw in 2025 Is Hollywood Headed for a Massive Crash? Other: Samsung expands self-repair program to include home entertainment devices CSS-Audio Torii Tower Youtube Shorts Playlist Victrola Hi-Res Carbon Turntable In an era dominated by digital music and streaming, the Victrola Hi-Res Carbon Turntable emerges as a beacon of nostalgia, offering a captivating journey back to the golden age of vinyl - but with a few modern twists. Designed for discerning audio enthusiasts and music aficionados alike, this remarkable record player promises superior performance and effortless setup, making it a highly recommended addition to any audiophile's collection. It retails for $599. Overview Product highlights: semi-automatic belt-driven turntable built-in Bluetooth with high-quality aptX HD and aptX Adaptive streaming to compatible speakers and headphones anti-resonant die-cast aluminum platter straight carbon fiber tonearm Ortofon 2M Red moving magnet cartridge on removable curved headshell included auto-stop feature (user must select "auto-stop" using button on rear of turntable) platter starts spinning when you hover the tonearm over the leading edge of a record platter stops spinning at the end of a side switchable built-in phono preamp adjustable anti-skating and counterweight speeds: 33-1/3 and 45 rpm Connections: gold plated RCA output with ground for making wired connection to an existing hi-fi system detachable power cord Performance specs: wow and flutter: 0.175% signal-to-noise ratio: 45dB Setup The Victrola Hi-Res Carbon is designed to be user-friendly, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free setup process even for those new to turntables. As soon as you open the box, before you even pull the player out, you're greeted with a clear diagram and description of the 7 steps required to get the unit to start playing records. The diagram has clear and concise instructions guiding you through each of the fairly typical steps involved in setting up a turntable. If you've done it before, you know the steps; if you've never done it, the steps are simple. It is the easiest record player we've ever set up. Depending on how you opt to install, you can be listening to vinyl in under 5 minutes. The turntable has two output options, there are RCA connectors in the back that you can run to a traditional amplifier and speakers. But it also has Bluetooth - so you can send your music to your bluetooth speakers totally wirelessly. We set it up so we could test both options. For the RCA wired connection we used a Yamaha A-S701 amplifier powering a set of Ara Derderian signature tower speakers. For Bluetooth we got our hands on a couple different pairs of AptX headphones. We didn't have any AptX wireless speakers to test with, but the headphones gave us a pretty good idea of what to expect. All told, from unboxing to savoring the first notes of your cherished records, the entire experience is streamlined and simple. Performance As simple as it is to install, where the Victrola Hi-Res Carbon truly shines is in its exceptional audio performance. We compared it with Braden's current record player, a Yamaha MusicCast VINYL 500 turntable that retails for $100 more than the Victrola at $699. The audio performance difference between the two was astonishing. We would play a song from an album on one player, then transfer the record to the other player and listen to it again. The first time we went from Yamana to Victrola, we had to double check that nobody bumped the EQ. The base was cleaner and more pronounced, everything in each song we tested just sounded better, clearer, more dynamic coming from the Vicrtola. It's rare for one piece of home audio gear to so wildly change your view of the world. Listening to records is a fun, nostalgic experience. Oftentimes you revel in and enjoy some of the static, the crackling and popping that we remember so fondly from our youth. But with records, we never really stop to ask ourselves if what we're hearing is the best that record can sound. You pull out a record, you play it, and that's it. But the Victrola has changed, at least Braden's approach, to record players - it made every record we played sound better than his Yamaha. Next step was testing Bluetooth performance. You'd be surprised how rare AptX still is in headphones, so we had to procure a few pairs to make sure we were hearing the best the Victrola could offer, and it did not disappoint. While the listening experience is vastly different between a pair of tower speakers and a pair of wireless headphones, The Victrola performed incredibly well. The music sounded clear, clean and very rich. We can imagine that paired with a set of high quality AptX wireless speakers, the Victrola will blow you away. To be fair, the Yamaha has a few more bells and whistles than the Victrola, which may explain the higher price tag. In addition to Bluetooth (tho not AptX), the Yamaha has MusicCast built-in so you can send the audio around your house if you have a MusicCast compatible system. It also allows you to stream music services with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2 or Spotify Connect and has voice control with A-Lady and Google Assistant devices or S-Lady via AirPlay 2. With records, you have to flip them or change them every 4-5 songs. The streaming capabilities of the Yamaha allow you to listen to music without as much maintenance, which can come in handy at times. Not to be outdone, Victrola offers an upgraded version of the Hi-Res Carbon called the Stream Carbon that works with Sonos - it retails for $799. If you're in the Sonos ecosystem, it's worth a look. Aesthetically the Victrola Hi-Res Carbon is gorgeous. Minimal, clean, very sleek. Its stylish and subtle design not only exudes elegance but also ensures stability and durability. Crafted from premium materials, this record player is built to last, promising years of sonic bliss and conversations started. While the Yamaha includes a built in dust cover, the Victrola includes a removable dust cover. The built-in cover is very convenient, but there's no denying how great the Victrola looks with the cover removed while you're spinning a record. With the Yamaha it always sits under the plastic cover, but in the open air the Victrola looks like a statement piece. Conclusion: For those seeking a record player that harmonizes impeccable performance with ease of setup, the Victrola Hi-Res Carbon is an excellent choice. Its user-centric design, exceptional sound quality, and meticulous craftsmanship make it a strong contender for anyone who loves vinyl or for those who think they might enjoy getting into vinyl. It more than delivers on the pristine and vibrant sound quality that you didn't know you were missing. Marry the Hi-Res Carbon with a pair of high res Bluetooth AptX speakers and you have a turntable-in-a-box system that will put any of the all-in-one units on the market to shame - and the setup is just as simple! If you're in the Sonos ecosystem, check out the Stream Carbon. What you lose in Bluetooth you gain in Sonos integration and an app for setup.
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This week Samsung is bringing an 89” Micro LED TV to market and it will only cost you $102,000USD. We also take a look at AV receivers that we don't typically talk about. And as usual we read your emails and look at the week's news stories. News: How DIY Is Blurring The Lines In Smart Home Security LG's most popular OLED TVs just fixed a big brightness problem with a new update LG's ‘wireless' and wildly expensive 97-inch OLED TV sees first global release Sony's 2023 A95L QD-OLED TV up for preorder in August starting at $2,800 Other: LEICA CINE 1 THE ART OF HOME CINEMA. Samsung's Stunning 89-Inch MicroLED TV Could Be What's Next After OLED When it comes to the best TVs, one of the biggest challenges is figuring out which display technology is truly the best. One of the contenders? MicroLED, which promises a serious upgrade over existing MiniLED technologies. Full article here… Receivers We Don't Typically Talk About We get questions about receiver recommendations and we typically stay with brands we have experience with. We have never had someone come back at us to complain about a Denon, Yamaha, or Marantz receiver. We run these in our homes everyday so we feel confident recommending them to you. But there are other brands that have loyal followings that you may want to consider. These brands are typically more expensive and full featured. Below are the lowest cost receivers from brands we don't typically talk about. Arcam AVR10 7.2-channel home theater receiver with Bluetooth® and Apple AirPlay® 2 The AVR10 is a high-performance audio/visual receiver that delivers stunning realism for the ultimate home cinema experience. With an impressive 12-channel surround solution and featuring all the latest CODECs from Dolby, DTS, Auro-3D and IMAX Enhanced, the AVR10 exemplifies sound quality and engineering excellence. Audiophile listening experiences are optimised with full 12-channel Dirac calibration on board as well as simple streaming with a mobile device using the native app of choice via Apple AirPlay2 or Google Chromecast. You can find the Arcam AVR10 at Crutchfield for $2200 NAD T 758 V3i A/V Surround Sound Receiver A performance update to our award-winning T 758 A/V Surround Sound Receiver, the T 758 V3i continues NAD's ‘simple is better' design philosophy by delivering a fluid user-friendly experience. From lifelike surround sound performance to heart thumping power, the T 758 V3i is a true treat for the senses. Employing NAD's proprietary MDC technology, the T 758 V3i is ready for future upgrades and features. With 4K UltraHD video, the T 758 V3i offers a vivid and engaging presentation when it comes to the latest in digital video technology. Complete with AV presets that are yours to customise, the T 758 V3i gives you total control of what you hear and how you see it. The NAD AV Remote iOS app to make your smartphone a remote control is available as a free download. Available at NAD's website for $1699. Emotiva BasX MR1L 9.2 Channel Dolby Atmos® & DTS:X™ Cinema Receiver How long have you been waiting for a receiver that can actually deliver the superb uncompromising performance of separate components? The BasX MR1L cinema receiver combines a high performance 13.2 channel immersive surround sound processor, and an audiophile quality 9 channel amplifier, in a single chassis. The processor section of the MR1L supports 4k UHD video, including HDR and Dolby Vision, enhanced ARC (eARC), and the latest Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X™ immersive surround sound formats. The MR1L features six HDMI 2.0b video inputs, all of which support 4k UHD HDR video, and includes support for enhanced ARC (eARC). Included with the MR1L is a measurement microphone and the latest version of EmoQ, our well-regarded automatic room correction system. The MR1L also offers multiple analog and digital audio inputs, and an integrated Bluetooth receiver with aptX. Available at Emotiva's website for $1599. Anthem MRX 540 8K 5.2-channel home theater receiver with Dolby Atmos®, Wi-Fi®, Bluetooth®, and Apple AirPlay® 2 Anthem's MRX 540 8K receiver is an excellent option for creating a high-performance home theater in a smaller room. It has everything you need — fantastic A/V processing, robust amplification, and exceptional room calibration — without extra channels of power that would go unused. This upscale receiver is an especially good choice if you plan to play premium content through it — like 4K Blu-ray discs or uncompressed music files from a high-resolution library. It even has the latest HDMI technology for 8K video sources, including premium gaming consoles. The MRX 540 8K is engineered to squeeze every drop of detail out of these high-res formats, and that's why it's worth considering over more modestly priced 5.1-channel receivers. Available at Anthem's website for $1900.
Cuando un niño les pide a los Detective Boys encontrar a su hermano mayor desparecido, Conan cree que está a punto de encontrarse con la Organización que lo encogió. Al final del caso, Conan conoce a una mujer que afirma ser "Sherry", la creadora del APTX 4869, la droga que le administraron en el primer capítulo de la serie. En este capítulo aparece por primera vez Ai Haibara, una chica nueva en la escuela de los Detective Boys que parece tener un interés particular en Conan y una conexión muy importante con la Organización de los Hombres de Negro.
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Welcome back from your Holiday break! This week we have a review of the SVS Soundbase Pro. A powerful and compact integrated amplifier that should be on any music lover's short list of products to buy in 2023. CES started this week but due to the timing of our show schedule we'll have that for you next week. We also have a backlog of your emails as well as the week's news. News: YouTube Wins Rights to NFL Sunday Ticket LG's 2023 OLED TVs: smarter, lighter, and significantly brighter Roku does the obvious thing and announces its own TV line SVS Prime Wireless Pro SoundBase A few weeks ago we had Gary Yacoubian and Nick Brown of SVS on the show talking about their new Wireless Pro line of products. The Prime Wireless Pro Powered Speakers are a feature rich set of powered speakers which are available for $899.99 for the pair. The Prime Wireless Pro Soundbase is a smart wireless integrated amplifier that will add connectivity options to your older beloved speakers that were never dreamed of when they were originally built. Ara owned the original version of the Soundbase for years and was extremely satisfied with sound but it lacked an important feature for him, Apple Airplay 2 support. The new Soundbase Pro fixed that issue and added many more features making the upgrade no-brainer. The original Soundbase cost $500, the new version costs $200 more. You may be asking, is the new Pro worth $200 more? The answer is yes! And we'll tell you why. The full specs are: Amplifier Specs 300 Watt (150 watts x 2) Class-D Power Amp Acoustic Data Rated Bandwidth: 10Hz-20kHz (±1 dB) SN Ratio: 90dB @1V input, 2 x 150W output Power Amp: 300 watts RMS (150 watts x 2 into 4ohm) Input Specs HDMI audio input. Supports ARC and eARC Left/Right RCA Input: Input Impedance: 20K 3.5mm Aux Input: Input Impedance: 20K Toslink Optical Input: S/PDIF receiver works at a wide range of sampling frequencies up to 96kHz Bluetooth 5.0 with AAC and aptX 6 front panel presets for one-touch access to music services and playlists Ethernet USB service port also for powering wireless accessories (See SoundPath Wireless Audio Adapter) 3.5mm IR control input Wireless Streaming Options DTS Play-Fi: Lossless 192kHz/24-bit via Critical Listening Mode over WiFi Apple Airplay 2 for iPhones and iOS devices, Chromecast for Android Phones and Devices: CD Quality Bluetooth 5.0 with AAC and aptX Spotify Connect WiFi Connectivity for Wireless Streaming - Native control via Apple Airplay 2 for iPhone and iOS, Spotify Connect, & Google Chromecast for Android Phones and Devices App-Based Control over WiFi - Smartphone, tablet, or PC control with the DTS Play-Fi app 6 Custom Presets - 6 custom preset buttons on the front panel and remote provide instant access to your favorite podcast, playlist, streaming station, or other content, with a single touch. Voice Control - Alexa, Siri, and Google voice commands via supported devices Setup Like the previous Sounbase, setup was simple. The first thing to do was get the unit onto your wifi and for that you need to download and use the DTS Play-Fi app. You will need to use this app if you want to listen to your music at 192kHz/24-bit for lossless streaming. More on that in a bit. You can also pair your devices via Bluetooth if you choose. Our primary listening mode was wifi for Airplay 2 and DTS Play Fi. We did, however, connect our MacBook Pro to the Sounbase via Bluetooth so we could listen via AAC just for comparison. Unfortunately Apple removed a developer option to allow you to connect via AptX so we were not able to evaluate this codec. You can also use an RCA, 3.5mm, HDMI (Arc and eARC) or Toslink Optical to connect external devices to the SoundBase. There is also a Subwoofer output in case you want to connect a subwoofer. We could not find at what frequency the amp is crossed over for the subwoofer. The SoundBase also has an Ethernet jack for a hardwired connection to your network and a USB port for firmware upgrades. The other thing worth noting is that the Soundbase Pro is small! It roughly measures 12X12X6 inches. It can fit anywhere. Also new for the Pro is a 3.15” wide display that will show you what is playing should you feel the need to walk up to it and look. The display lights can be dimmed or turned off making the front panel completely black. A great feature if you are using the amp to power some speakers for your TV. Performance Our listening was performed on CSS Audio Criton 2D speakers that Ara built a while back. They have great frequency response and good tight bass. We primarily listened to Heart Like a Truck by Lainey Wilson and Unholy by Sam Smith and Kim Petras (warning you won't get this song out of your head when you hear it!). We also mixed in other songs that we are very familiar with for specific segments that we thought would push the Soundbase. What can we say? We have come to expect high quality sound from SVS and the new Soundbase Pro delivers! It takes everything we loved about the original Soundbase and adds the features we were clambering for in the original. The amplifier has plenty of power and it was put to the test. Ara's neighbors can attest to that. It's probably more power than you will need but hey, it's always good to have power. They will drive anything from desktop to tower speakers with ease. Sound quality is excellent, as good as any two channel amp that we have used. Details come alive and are bright. One complaint we had was there is no way to adjust the treble. With my speakers the brightness of the sound was exaggerated at times. Then it was time to have fun with test tones. Many amps can go low but can they rattle walls? This one can! To the point where Ara's wife walked into the room asking if he was trying to shake things off of the shelves in the room next door. Speakers matter here so your results will vary depending on whether your speakers can handle low frequencies. Our testing went down to 20 hertz where it pushed the Criton 2Ds to its limits. One complaint we had about the original Soundbase was a lack of Remote Control. SVS heard us and now includes a remote that allows you to select inputs, presets and control the volume from the comfort of your seat. If you want to make use of the Critical Listening (192kHz/24-bit lossless streaming) mode you need to download the DTS Play-Fi app which is easy enough. But that's where the ease stops. The DTS app is cumbersome to use and not intuitive. But once you figure it out you can activate the Critical Listening mode by tapping the Hi-Res button and listen in Hi-Res. After listening via wifi and Airplay2 we switched over to Tidal. And the best way to describe the experience was that it sounded “louder and more defined”. It's not like we could hear frequencies that we couldn't before. Its more like it sounded clearer and more detailed with a fuller bass. You could feel the kick drum in your chest. We could feel this with AAC as well but it's hard to explain, the Hi-Res just seemed to have a more pronounced impact. We really wish we didn't need a Tidal subscription and could listen to Hi-Res via Apple Music! Conclusion The new Soundbase Pro takes everything we loved about the original and then adds a bunch of great features. After spending time with it, you'll wonder how SVS packed all these features into a small yet powerful amp! If you are really into music you probably have some speakers that you really love. Odds are they are not wireless though. The SVS Prime Wireless SoundBase brings those speakers into the connected era with enough power to drive anything from bookshelf to towers. This is a great addition to any music lover's setup. But hey, you don't have to believe us. SVS offers a 45 day risk free in home trial with free shipping both ways. We will wager that if you try it you won't ship it back!
Interview With Gary Yacoubian and Nick Brown of SVS SVS recently announced their new Prime Wireless Pro Powered Speaker and for today's feature, Ara spoke with CEO and President Gary Yacoubian and Vice President of Marketing Nick Brown. They talk about this potential soundbar killer as well as a few other cool things SVS is working on. News: New report suggests Amazon is snubbing Prime Video with big movie theater push Google has updated the original Chromecast for the first time in over three years LG's better OLED display tech will be in every new TV Over One-Third Of Smart Home Devices Owners Experienced Technical Difficulties This Year Prime Wireless Pro Powered Speaker $899.99 Pair Frequency Response / Acoustic Data: Frequency Response: 42Hz – 25kHz (±3 dB) Driver Specs: 1” Aluminum Dome Tweeter: FEA-optimized diffuser for airy and unveiled presentation, Aluminum dome for exceptional transient response 5.25" Mid-bass Driver: Polypropylene cone for excellent stiffness/mass ratio and pistonic behavior, Aluminum shorting ring to reduce gap inductance, lower distortion, and enhance high frequency response, Cast ABS-fiberglass composite basket ensures precision component alignment and excellent thermal transfer, Vented voice coil former minimizes air compression artifacts Amplifier Specs: Dual Class-D Power Amps for Discrete Driver Bi-amplification 200 watt (50 watt x 4) RMS Power, Digital controlled tweeter-to-woofer crossover: 2kHz (12dB/octave slope) Input Specs: HDMI audio input. Supports ARC and eARC, Left/Right RCA Input: Input Impedance: 20K, 3.5mm Aux Input: Input Impedance: 20K, Toslink Optical Input: S/PDIF receiver works at a wide range of sampling frequencies up to 96kHz, Bluetooth 5.0 with AAC and aptX, 6 front panel presets for one-touch access to music services and playlists Ethernet, USB service port also for powering wireless accessories: See SoundPath Wireless Audio Adapter
This week we have a review of the Technics EAH-A800 Noise Canceling Over Ear Headphones and we read your emails and look at the week's news. News: LG advances smart TV platform business The new Matter smart home standard could make TVs more powerful Optoma's new 4K UST laser projector is seriously bright at 3000 lumens Roku may soon begin selling its own smart home lighting and accessories Other: Wiim Mini Airplay 2 Music Streamer wiimhome Belkin SoundForm Connect AirPlay 2 Audio Adapter Technics EAH-A800 Noise Canceling Over Ear Headphones Review We have spent a lot of money on wireless earbuds over the years looking for that ultimate tradeoff in sound quality, fit, and noise cancellation vs portability. To date, we have found a few that we liked but have settled on the Technics EAH-AZ60 ($230 MSRP). Today we decided to look at our first full size over the ear headphones, the Technics EAH-A800 ($350 MSRP). What we give up in portability we expect to get back in sound quality and noise cancellation. Let's see if that thought process pans out. Features: Polyurethane 3-Layer Diaphragm 40mm driver 8 distinct mics and advanced wind noise reduction Dual Hybrid feedforward & feedback noise canceling with analog & digital processing Cushioned, super-soft earpads that evenly distribute pressure for a stable fit, with a headband that reduces pressure across your entire head. Multi-Point Connectivity lets you connect to more than 2 Bluetooth devices at once Music Quality Audio quality was quite good! We listened to the same music that we did for our AZ60 review (SRV - Tin Pan Alley, Snoop Dog - California Roll, Pearl Jam - Yellow Ledbetter, Diana Krall - Fly Me to the Moon) and found that everything we like about the AZ60 was turned up a notch on the A800. The detail in the music was clear and precise; the bass was boomy, maybe a bit too boomy. But still very good. The place where these headphones shined was in the vocal range. You could hear texture in the voice of Diana Krall. It was very good. Movies did really well too. Dialog was easy to understand and the noise cancellation made it easy to hear at lower levels. One issue we have is that on airplanes the dialog can be hard to hear. The A800 did an exceptional job with boomy special effects. Telephone Quality We don't discuss telephone quality really on this podcast but the phone calls that I made and received were good. The listener on the other end had no issues hearing me and me them. If you work using headphones to make calls these will work just fine. Comfort The memory foam ear pads conform to your ear providing a comfortable fit that makes it easy to wear for hours. I wore them in the woodshop for three hours without issue. In fact they are the most comfortable headphones I have worn. Noise Canceling Noise canceling is good but not on par with some of the ear buds. One of the benefits of ear buds is that they can create a barrier that prevents noise from getting in and those with active cancellation can eliminate the rest. But here is the tradeoff, I have found that no matter what size silicone earpiece I use, they eventually lose their tight fit and let outside sound in. It's gradual so you don't notice right away. If you are eating something it happens much faster. These headphones make a tighter connection with the ears and never let go. I used table saws, planers, and sanders while wearing these headphones and never noticed an increase in outside noise coming through. The noise reduction made it easy to work with loud machinery without fatigue. Plus I got through more podcasts because I was able to continue listening while working with those tools. If you need to hear something from the outside a simple tap to the earpad lets in the exterior sound. The amount of sound allowed in is set in the Technics Audio Connect App. You can also select the amount of noise cancellation in that app as well. Although that always amuses me. Why do people want less than max cancellation? Battery Life These things never run out of juice! They can give you anywhere from 30 to 60 hours of use depending on the noise cancellation and codec you are using. If you listen to AAC without noise cancellation you can get close to 60 hours. If you have max cancellation and hi res audio playing you can expect the 30 hours. I was using cancellation and AAC and didn't need to recharge for over a week. About 35 hours. Also, if you run out of power, a fifteen minute charge can get you another 10 hours of noise canceled AAC music. Room for Improvement There is no AptX support which can limit the quality of what you are listening to. For instance Apple does not support LDAC. Many Android devices support it so keep that in mind. The noise canceling is good but not the best. Perhaps a firmware update can improve it. Lastly, these are expensive and there are other headphones that perform as well and cost less.
This week, Mike Agerbo and John Biehler discuss a number of developments in the artificial intelligence arena including the fact that James Earl Jones has essentially retired from his Darth Vader duties and has given permission for Lucasfilm to use A.I. to create his dialogue. There is a new tool to help you find out if one of your social photos has been helping to try the A.I. engines and a big development in text to Video generated content. We'll also be discussing a fairly new audio format that promises CD quality audio over bluetooth - have we just been settling for crappy sound up until now? Meta is being sued (again) for continuing to track it's users - even those that opted out of tracking. All this and the latest app news! Can't get enough of the App Show and our charmingly nerdy hosts? Subscribe to the App Show podcast and don't forget to listen to them discuss more technology on the GetConnected podcast. You can also find us on the web, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
This week we take an extended look at an email from Chris who is paying for two sports packages but still can't watch all his team's games. Is there a VPN solution? Did you know you can get Sunday Ticket from DirecTV without a Satellite? There are some limitations but we have the info. Finally we have a brief review of two portable amplifiers from Fosi Audio that pack a huge punch. All that plus your emails and the week's news! News: Netflix Estimates Ad-Supported Tier Will Reach 40 Million Viewers by Late 2023 ELAC Announces Powered Bookshelf Speakers With HDMI ARC Platin Audio's wireless (WiSA) home theater speaker system now handles Dolby Atmos Other: Commando - 'Let off some steam Bennett' PREDATOR - STICK AROUND - KNIFE THROW VPN for dummies I use Xfinity for cable & internet service in Central PA but also have an apartment in Central NC with ATT internet. Back home, if I subscribe to MLB.tv, I can watch all games except for the Pirates and Phillies. My team is the Orioles. In Central NC, the Orioles are blacked out even though the stadium is 5.5 hours away (it's only 3 hours from Central PA). Figure that one out... Your show on 9/16 talked about Sling Box and VPNs. I don't mind paying for a service but when you are paying (sometimes multiple times), it is frustrating to not get what you pay for. (((Ara, you'd appreciate this-I am a Washington Capitals fan. I pay for the NHL Network, I subscribe to the ESPN+, and when I go to a youth hockey tournament, I cannot use my Roku in the hotel to watch a Caps game that night because it's on the NHL Network...which I pay for back home!))) There are alot of YouTube videos about VPNs but a simple questions is: what is the best way to use my laptop in Central NC and make it think I am in Central PA? Xfinity will only let you watch certain "To Go" channels if you are on your home wifi. NHL Network is one of them. I can record the event but then only watch it after it completes the recording. Thanks guys. 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Add NFL+ Premium to this NFLSUNDAYTICKET.TV package for $48.00 (currently retails for $79.99). Enjoy replays of NFL games all season long and more Payment for MAX + NFL+ Premium must be made in full at checkout. Fosi Audio Digital Amplifies I was looking for a new amplifier to test my speakers more in different rooms of my house. So the amp needed to be small, high quality, and inexpensive. My searching around the internet landed me on Fosi. A company I had never heard of. From the company's web site: Audio equipment company with a focus on HiFi sound Fosi Audio was founded in 2017 by a team of engineers and music lovers with the objective of delivering high-quality audio products. After years of research and development, we have mastered the art of miniaturizing HiFi sound and bringing it to any space, big or small. Fosi Audio's range of products includes speakers, amplifiers, headphones, turntables, and other hi-end audio equipment. Our goal is to make audiophile-grade sound accessible to everyone and to further the advancement of music technology. I first bought the BT20A ($75 direct from Fosi) which sounded really good. Features: Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz (±1 dB) Output power: 100W + 100W Input mode: Bluetooth and Analog Bluetooth 5.0 core, up to 33ft connection range Size Product Size: 130 x 100 x 35mm (5.1 x 3.9 x 1.4 inches) Product Weight: 700g (1.5 lbs) The device worked great and connected instantly.The sound was quite good and would work for any desktop or temporary use outdoors. This was just the thing I needed for verifying that any speaker I build passes audio. But being so impressed with how good they sounded without Hi-Res or even AptX I looked into their higher quality amp, the DA2120C ($160 direct from Fosi) The 2120 is far more capable but only 80W a channel, which is imperceptible even at max volume. It takes twice the wattage to hear 3dB difference at the ear. Features: Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz (±1 dB) Size: 180 x 130 x38mm (7x5x1.5 inches) USB Chip: Cmedia CM6642 SUPPORT 24bit/192Khz Bluetooth Chip: Qualcomm QCC3031 Bluetooth 5.0 chip supports aptX, aptX-HD, SBC, AAC Output Power: 2 × 80W at 10% THD+N Into 8 Ω The main reason I decided to upgrade is that I want to put the highest quality audio through my speakers to determine their quality. The 2120 gives me a lot of connection options, Bluetooth, USB, optical, coaxial, and RCA. There is also a remote that you can use to select the inputs, switch modes, adjust the volume, bass, treble and EQ to dial in your sound. The sound was outstanding. Listening to my favorites sounded as good as they did when using my SVS amp. Deep tight bass and bright highs. I find my latest speakers are a bit brighter than my typical JBL 2500 makeover. That is due to the fact that I ended up using a Dayton Audio 1 inch Titanium tweeter instead of the ones that come with the 2500. There is a video that goes along with this on our Youtube channel but we'll link it here as well. In my comparison of 24bit 192Khz audio vs what was being sent via AptX Bluetooth, I couldn't hear a difference. As much as I tried I just couldn't. It could be my ears, the speakers, or even the recording. But it did sound really good. So good that it may replace my SVS amp as my main amp for my office. If you are looking for a small portable amp check out the Fosi Audio BT20A and the DA2120C you will thank me! For our listeners who listen to the end of the show. We are giving away the BT20A. Send an email to htguys@htguys.com with Bluetooth Amp in the subject line. We'll pick a winner at random and announce it on next week's show. We won't mention this anywhere else so entries will be small. Contest open to anyone with a US mailing address. Entries must be received by Wed October 28th at Noon Pacific Time. Void where prohibited.
This week we have three features provided by our listeners. Scott Hawk has thoughts on why CDs were considered superior to albums in the early 80s. John Lyman compares Records vs Airplay and Digital lossless and Tim Klevar reviews the Airfly Bluetooth dongle and the Sony Mark V headphones. Plus we have listener emails and news. NBC Could Give Third Hour Of Nightly Primetime Back To Local Affiliates Samsung, Prime Video to Offer 8K Content From ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power' Report: Budget-friendly Samsung displays on the horizon CD's Were Universally Recognized as Superior to Albums in the 1980s By Scott Hawk Back in 1985, cassettes were outselling records and you probably remember how terrible they were. Cheap housings made them wobbly inside your player. Cheap tape material gunked up the heads and reels of your cassette deck with soot. They used Dolby B or no noise reduction. All this got worse if you kept them in your car. For many people, records were not much better. Few people cleaned their records so pops, hisses and cracks were common. Plus, the record undergoes wear with each play since the needle is physically touching the grooves. Plus, the stylus would also exhibit wear, reducing its ability to track the grooves on the record. A stylus starts off with a nice point but gets rounder over time. So, play a record 300 times and the wear on the stylus and record obviously effects the sound quality. Most turntables were belt driven and the belts had been stretched, dried out or slipping which caused all sorts of wow & flutter. Now, enter the CD. Even though CD players were at first expensive, within a few years all CD players sounded alike. Everyone who listened to music got an upgrade. If you had a cassette tape, the new CD sounded amazing. And, if your tape was a few years old, the new CD sounded like it came from heaven. If you had a worn out record playing on a worn out turntable, you also got a major sound upgrade. And, if you listened to FM radio, you too got a huge sound upgrade. Plus, they sounded great on the first play and the 300th. CDs were also indestructible compared to tapes and records. No wonder everyone raved about digital music. So, what happened since then? Today, getting a good music experience is much simpler. Any phone with even basic headphones stream good sounding music. And, nice sounding music can even come from a bluetooth speaker. But to get music out of a turntable, you have to go through a process which has some attraction. It's certainly more of a process than using your phone. That process has some allure to it and the music will sound different. People can decide for themselves if something that sounds different is actually better. I think my own experience was not the most common. I was passionate about this as a kid. I saved up to buy a fancy direct-drive turntable, with a floating suspension and a carbon fiber tonearm. I bought a Shure cartridge, installed it myself and adjusted the tonearm, tracking pressure and tracking angle. I'd buy a new album and play it twice … once to remove any manufacturing artifacts and then again to copy it to a Hi-Bias or Metal tape with Dolby C noise reduction. I splurged on a 3-head tape deck and cleaned it (and my records) religiously. I'd only play the record again to replace the tape or make a mix tape. I was very particular in getting the tape to sound as close to the record as I could. So … a friend gets a CD player and loans it to me. I go out and buy 2 CD's … Don Fagan's Nightfly and Dire Straits (first album). Holy cow … it blew away my ears. The highs on the cymbals were stunning. The dynamic range was astonishing. The extra thump of the bass gives me chills to this day. Even after all the effort I took to get the best sound, this new technology just ran the table. Record vs Airplay and Digital lossless a Listener's Test By John Lyman With all the discussion I was curious about the difference in the following three formats: Streaming via AirPlay 2, USB to Amp streaming at highest rate vs a record. My setup for the test: M1 iMac streaming to an Airport Express (Airplay 2) - digital output into the receiver (10 Feet away) 2019 16” MacBook Pro connected to Amp using USB output set to 24 bit 192Khz Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Evo Turntable - connected to a Cambridge Audio phono amp Amp is a Cambridge Audio CXA-81 Speakers are Wharfdale EVO 4.2 Sub is turned off and no EQ running Using Apple Music for digital content The songs I picked were determined by the few albums I have and those that are brand new. I also chose the first song on a side of the record so I was listening to the same thing from all sources. I played about 1:30 minutes of the song. I went in the same order starting with streaming to Airplay, USB direct connect and then turntable. Songs used Elton John - Sweet Painted Lady (24 bit 44.1Khz lossless from Apple) Neil Young - Old Man (24 bit 196 Khz) Pink Floyd - Speak to Me/Breathe (24bit 96Khz) Overall I noticed the same thing Airplay had the narrowest soundstage, was the brightest sounding of all, and the instruments did not stand out as much. The horn on Sweet painted lady was not as pronounced. In the chorus of Old Man where its a higher pitch and louder - the other instruments get lost. Breathe you can't tell there are two voice at the beginning USB Connection While Painted lady was at the same stream quality I could hear a difference. The soundstage was larger and I noticed a horn that I did not in the Airplay 2. Old Man is where I really could hear the difference in the sound stage being a little wider and the instruments were clearer. When they get to chorus its not as bright as the Airplay and I could easily make out the other instruments. Breathe - I noticed there were at least two voices singing and again bigger soundstage Album - WOW this blew me away on all three songs with a much warmer sound and clean. Sweet Painted Lady had a great soundstage, the horn came out great along with the other instruments. Old Man the chorus was not as high pitched as the others and I could make out more of the background singers. Speak to Me/Breathe - this is where I was blown away. In the digital version the jump between Speak to me and Breath is very pronounced there is no ramp up to the louder music you just jump there. On the album there was a ramp up and then the wall of music hit me. Conclusion I found that the higher bit rate/more information provided did create a better sound picture filling in the holes a little better because of the additional information. I would also say the direct connection does make a difference as I noticed with Sweet Painted Lady. However, with the majority of my listening being done during the work day or streaming around the house with a non-critical ear. I will continue to use Airplay 2 because it is easy. However, for critical listening I will be using either a Mac hooked up directly or an Album with a good bourbon. Update I wanted to send an update after this weekend. I was reading an article about Open Core Legacy Patcher (OpenCore Legacy Patcher) that allows a person to install the latest Mac OS on older machines. So I went through the process of updating my 2012 Mac mini that I use as media server. This allowed me to load Monterey on that machine and take full advantage of Apple Music lossless on the machine and also Airplay to the machine from other devices. I'm streaming the music over USB to my amp as it allows full 24/192 output (digital capped out at 24/96) when direct streaming. I also received Supertramp's Even in the Quietest moments original album. This album has a song called Fool's Overture that I have been using for speaker testing since the 90's. A great song because of so many instruments and changes really puts speakers through its paces. So I listened to this song from the album and again I noticed a warmer and good sound stage. To me the bottom line is that both lossless and vinyl sound great for those dedicated music listening times. The reason I believe those two give a better sound quality is similar to streaming vs a Blu-ray Disc the more information the better the end product will be and the better the sound stage. Airfly & Sony Mark V A Listener's Review By Tim Klevar The Airfly is everything it promises to be. I bought the Duo and it allows two devices to connect. If you have cup phones and earpods, this or the Duo Pro is for you. There are two models of the Airfly: Duo and Pro. Both allow for two devices to connect. The Pro provides an “Aux in” function. The Duo is about $10 less expensive than the Pro, although neither are more than $55. Mostly, I think, cars and other things do not need this. I bought the Duo. It works well, it is “elegant” in its design and function. It only has two buttons with dots. There is a single dot and double dot button used to connect and select the devices. Pressing either button connects to the device that was paired on that button. It charges via a USB-C port and has a USB-C to USB-A cable included. It is only about 6 inches long, but enough to get from an IFE USB to the AirFly. It is pretty cool. The Sony Mark V headphones are everything they promise to be. I agree with Tom's and RTINGS analysis. While they do not come with aptX, they have the other main codecs, including LDAC. These seem to me to be better than the Bose 700's, which likely will not be upgraded until next year. On the other hand, the Mark V uses BT 5.2 and I was able to get about 40+ feet away from the source with no dropoff in quality or squeaks/pops. It was just as clear as when I was in the room. These work really well. They are not perfect. And pricey. But if you have the money, they are worth it. I believe it is better than the Bose 700s. The noise canceling is super and the sound is excellent. I do not have one of the subscriptions to try the spatial 360 stuff. The ear cups fit nicely over my normal sized ears and provide a snug fit. There are only two buttons, one to power on and one to change the noise canceling levels, of which there are about 6 or 7. I have not yet been on a plane to see about engine noise, but around the house, it is a “dark” zone when I have these on. However, I notice that sometimes when I laugh or move my jaws just so, it pauses the video/audio stream and I have to double-tap the right cup to play again (I watch one or two episodes of Hogan's Heroes or Bob Newhart to relax my mind before I go to bed). It is still pretty cool that when I take them off, the stream pauses and then resumes when I put them back on. The connection via BT was clean, and the Duke Ellington I listened to was sensational. All ambient noise in my home office was eliminated. The app is a little lame, and to get the 360 Spatial, you have to use one of 5 services, one of which is TIDAL, but the others were obscure to me (Deezer, Artist, mugs.net,, Peertracks) I particularly enjoyed being able to use the conductive touch feature to raise/lower the volume, skip ahead and such. Just a quick swipe on the left earcup was all that was needed. They also include a 3.5mm cable for a wired connection if you run out of juice, but they are supposed to last for 30 hours at full charge. A nice thing, you can get a couple of hours with a 3-5 minute charge, although with the advent of more in-seat power this is not really a “feature.” In theory you can use Aa-Lady to do things with the app, but I have not been able to figure that out yet. I also Have had issues trying to update the firmware. While I know that high-speed connectivity is coming, many do not have that and use the IFE system. This doohickey will let them use their BT headphones for which they paid a fortune.
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This week we take a look at aptX HD Bluetooth: What is it? What devices and headphones support it? We also ask if Lutron Caseta Smart Home Products are the answer to Wifi Issues for homes with a lot of 2.4Ghz wifi devices? We read your emails and look at the week’s news as well.
This week we take a look at aptX HD Bluetooth: What is it? What devices and headphones support it? We also ask if Lutron Caseta Smart Home Products are the answer to Wifi Issues for homes with a lot of 2.4Ghz wifi devices? We read your emails and look at the week's news as well. News: Denon Expands Hi-Res Speaker Ecosystem With Denon Home Wireless Subwoofer Netflix Testing Shared Account Discount Pricing ‘Daredevil,' 'Jessica Jones,' 'The Punisher' and more are now streaming on Disney Plus Sky Looks Set To Broadcast Live Formula 1 In 4K HDR For The First Time This Weekend aptX HD Bluetooth: What is it? What devices and headphones support it? If there's one thing we've learned over the years it's that plenty of people will happily sacrifice audio quality for convenience. The popularity of music streaming services and wireless headphones are proof of that. Although seldom a match for a well-recorded LP or good pair of wired headphones, they sure are mighty handy. Full article here… Lutron Caseta Smart Home Products - The answer to Wifi Issues? A couple of weeks ago we received an email from Robert Iadevaia extolling the virtues of hub based smart home devices. Specifically Lutron Caseta. Robert pointed out that using a hub connected to the network with an ethernet cable that in turn talks with the wireless devices on a separate proprietary network offloads the demands on the Wifi network, which will increase the reliability of both the Wifi network and the smart home devices. I did a deeper dive into this after receiving an email from Robert Spivack of DoItForMe.Solutions. Robert and I had a conversation discussing the way Lutron works and after the call I bought a Starter kit that included a Hub, two dimmers, and two pico remote controls for $170 from Amazon. Note - If you plan on installing the Pico remote in place of another switch as part of a three way light control you will need two wall plate brackets that cost $6 each. Hub Features: Works with Alexa, Apple HomeKit, and the Google Assistant Does not interfere or compete with Wi-Fi connected devices because it transmits on the same frequencies as a garage door opener. The lower frequency the devices operate on extend the range of devices. Supports up to 75 Caseta devices Switch Installation: These are the easiest switches I have ever installed! There are only two wires and a ground. The switches do not need the white neutral wire which makes it a great choice for older homes. The other interesting part of the install is that it doesn't matter where you connect the line and load wires on the switch. You can install these without a volt meter. Just make sure you turn off the power! The three way switch is just as easy. There is no need for the traveler wire so you cap it off. You will, however, need to connect the line and load lines in the remote switch location so that the circuit is completed. But other than that, you install the wall plate bracket and put the remote into it and put the switch cover on and you are done. Lutron App: The app is pretty basic but gets the job done. If you use Alexa, HomeKit, or Google Home, you will use it to add the devices and nothing else. But you can manage your entire Luton based home with the app if you choose. Adding devices is much faster than using the Home app and the nice thing is when the device is added it automatically shows up in the Home app. This is provided that you added the hub to Homekit. The other automation systems work just as easily. You have to add and pair the remote as well. However, you can pair remotes with switches without the need of the app. The remote does not show up in the Home app so it can only control Lutron devices. You can control the Lutron devices with other remotes in your automation system if you want. Performance: Lightning fast! 100% reliable! Yes it's only been four days but one of the switches that was replaced needed to be reset about every three days. I like the switches so much I bought three more! And on a side note, they have wall plugs that cost $45 but they are only two prongs. They do dim however. Not a requirement for me. In my quest to reduce the number of wifi devices I wanted to swap out a few of my current wall plugs but the two prong socket is an issue for me. Fortunately el Gato sells a three prong plug that is bluetooth based that supports Thread for $40. When I was done. I replaced Five wall switches and two wall plugs for about $500. My automation got more responsive and reliable and as a side benefit, my wifi performance for the other devices on my network improved dramatically. If you have a lot of devices in your system and the response is a bit flaky, you should seriously consider trying out Lutron Caseta Smart Home Products!
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嘉宾：彭林、森森、阿天、老郑、恺伦新闻环节：· 0:01:08 - 三星推出两款移动图像传感器· 0:11:15 - OPPO 推出 Find X3 Pro 摄影师版· 0:16:55 - 苹果召开秋季发布会，发布包括 iPhone 13 在内等众多新品· 1:04:50 - Epic 起诉 Apple 首轮诉讼结果出炉· 1:15:10 - 高通推出 aptX lossless 蓝牙无损音频技术· 1:18:00 - 小米发布概念新品「小米智能眼镜探索版」· 1:27:40 - 微信等 App 被责令限期解除屏蔽网址链接
嘉宾：彭林、森森、阿天、老郑、恺伦新闻环节：· 0:01:08 - 三星推出两款移动图像传感器· 0:11:15 - OPPO 推出 Find X3 Pro 摄影师版· 0:16:55 - 苹果召开秋季发布会，发布包括 iPhone 13 在内等众多新品· 1:04:50 - Epic 起诉 Apple 首轮诉讼结果出炉· 1:15:10 - 高通推出 aptX lossless 蓝牙无损音频技术· 1:18:00 - 小米发布概念新品「小米智能眼镜探索版」· 1:27:40 - 微信等 App 被责令限期解除屏蔽网址链接
嘉宾：彭林、森森、阿天、老郑、恺伦新闻环节：· 0:01:08 - 三星推出两款移动图像传感器· 0:11:15 - OPPO 推出 Find X3 Pro 摄影师版· 0:16:55 - 苹果召开秋季发布会，发布包括 iPhone 13 在内等众多新品· 1:04:50 - Epic 起诉 Apple 首轮诉讼结果出炉· 1:15:10 - 高通推出 aptX lossless 蓝牙无损音频技术· 1:18:00 - 小米发布概念新品「小米智能眼镜探索版」· 1:27:40 - 微信等 App 被责令限期解除屏蔽网址链接
On MacBreak Weekly, Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Alex Lindsay discuss some breaking news: According to reports by CNBC & Bloomberg, Ford has hired Doug Field, the VP of Apple's long-rumored car project. Full episode at twit.tv/mbw782 Hosts: Jason Howell, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/
On MacBreak Weekly, Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, and Alex Lindsay discuss some breaking news: According to reports by CNBC & Bloomberg, Ford has hired Doug Field, the VP of Apple's long-rumored car project. Full episode at twit.tv/mbw782 Hosts: Jason Howell, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko You can find more about TWiT and subscribe to our podcasts at https://podcasts.twit.tv/
Apple officially announces September 14 event for iPhone 13 and more Apple FCC filings reveal revised MagSafe Charger ahead of iPhone 13 event Apple's Bigger Watch Will Jam More Data Than Ever on Your Wrist Qualcomm debuts lossless Bluetooth audio streaming with aptX Lossless Apple Announces First U.S. States That Will Let You Add Your Driver's License to Your iPhone This Seemingly Normal Lightning Cable Will Leak Everything You Type Germany wants Apple to update and repair iPhones for 7 years Apple must face Siri voice assistant privacy lawsuit -U.S. judge Apple delays rollout of CSAM detection system and child safety features Apple Gives Ground in a Strategic Retreat From Strict App Store Rules Apple's strategy to fight off antitrust regulators: Fix the App Store one rule at a time Rogue Amoeba pulls Fission editor from the Mac App Store over Apple's lack of improvements Ford poaches top tech executive Doug Field who helped lead Apple's top-secret car project Picks of the Week Andy's pick: Google Nest Doorbell - Battery Edition Alex's pick: Plugable USB 3.0 and USB-C 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Molekule.com promo code MACBREAK120 att.com udacity.com/TWiT offer code TWIT75
Apple officially announces September 14 event for iPhone 13 and more Apple FCC filings reveal revised MagSafe Charger ahead of iPhone 13 event Apple's Bigger Watch Will Jam More Data Than Ever on Your Wrist Qualcomm debuts lossless Bluetooth audio streaming with aptX Lossless Apple Announces First U.S. States That Will Let You Add Your Driver's License to Your iPhone This Seemingly Normal Lightning Cable Will Leak Everything You Type Germany wants Apple to update and repair iPhones for 7 years Apple must face Siri voice assistant privacy lawsuit -U.S. judge Apple delays rollout of CSAM detection system and child safety features Apple Gives Ground in a Strategic Retreat From Strict App Store Rules Apple's strategy to fight off antitrust regulators: Fix the App Store one rule at a time Rogue Amoeba pulls Fission editor from the Mac App Store over Apple's lack of improvements Ford poaches top tech executive Doug Field who helped lead Apple's top-secret car project Picks of the Week Andy's pick: Google Nest Doorbell - Battery Edition Alex's pick: Plugable USB 3.0 and USB-C 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Molekule.com promo code MACBREAK120 att.com udacity.com/TWiT offer code TWIT75
Apple officially announces September 14 event for iPhone 13 and more Apple FCC filings reveal revised MagSafe Charger ahead of iPhone 13 event Apple's Bigger Watch Will Jam More Data Than Ever on Your Wrist Qualcomm debuts lossless Bluetooth audio streaming with aptX Lossless Apple Announces First U.S. States That Will Let You Add Your Driver's License to Your iPhone This Seemingly Normal Lightning Cable Will Leak Everything You Type Germany wants Apple to update and repair iPhones for 7 years Apple must face Siri voice assistant privacy lawsuit -U.S. judge Apple delays rollout of CSAM detection system and child safety features Apple Gives Ground in a Strategic Retreat From Strict App Store Rules Apple's strategy to fight off antitrust regulators: Fix the App Store one rule at a time Rogue Amoeba pulls Fission editor from the Mac App Store over Apple's lack of improvements Ford poaches top tech executive Doug Field who helped lead Apple's top-secret car project Picks of the Week Andy's pick: Google Nest Doorbell - Battery Edition Alex's pick: Plugable USB 3.0 and USB-C 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Molekule.com promo code MACBREAK120 att.com udacity.com/TWiT offer code TWIT75
Apple officially announces September 14 event for iPhone 13 and more Apple FCC filings reveal revised MagSafe Charger ahead of iPhone 13 event Apple's Bigger Watch Will Jam More Data Than Ever on Your Wrist Qualcomm debuts lossless Bluetooth audio streaming with aptX Lossless Apple Announces First U.S. States That Will Let You Add Your Driver's License to Your iPhone This Seemingly Normal Lightning Cable Will Leak Everything You Type Germany wants Apple to update and repair iPhones for 7 years Apple must face Siri voice assistant privacy lawsuit -U.S. judge Apple delays rollout of CSAM detection system and child safety features Apple Gives Ground in a Strategic Retreat From Strict App Store Rules Apple's strategy to fight off antitrust regulators: Fix the App Store one rule at a time Rogue Amoeba pulls Fission editor from the Mac App Store over Apple's lack of improvements Ford poaches top tech executive Doug Field who helped lead Apple's top-secret car project Picks of the Week Andy's pick: Google Nest Doorbell - Battery Edition Alex's pick: Plugable USB 3.0 and USB-C 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Molekule.com promo code MACBREAK120 att.com udacity.com/TWiT offer code TWIT75
Apple officially announces September 14 event for iPhone 13 and more Apple FCC filings reveal revised MagSafe Charger ahead of iPhone 13 event Apple's Bigger Watch Will Jam More Data Than Ever on Your Wrist Qualcomm debuts lossless Bluetooth audio streaming with aptX Lossless Apple Announces First U.S. States That Will Let You Add Your Driver's License to Your iPhone This Seemingly Normal Lightning Cable Will Leak Everything You Type Germany wants Apple to update and repair iPhones for 7 years Apple must face Siri voice assistant privacy lawsuit -U.S. judge Apple delays rollout of CSAM detection system and child safety features Apple Gives Ground in a Strategic Retreat From Strict App Store Rules Apple's strategy to fight off antitrust regulators: Fix the App Store one rule at a time Rogue Amoeba pulls Fission editor from the Mac App Store over Apple's lack of improvements Ford poaches top tech executive Doug Field who helped lead Apple's top-secret car project Picks of the Week Andy's pick: Google Nest Doorbell - Battery Edition Alex's pick: Plugable USB 3.0 and USB-C 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Molekule.com promo code MACBREAK120 att.com udacity.com/TWiT offer code TWIT75
Apple officially announces September 14 event for iPhone 13 and more Apple FCC filings reveal revised MagSafe Charger ahead of iPhone 13 event Apple's Bigger Watch Will Jam More Data Than Ever on Your Wrist Qualcomm debuts lossless Bluetooth audio streaming with aptX Lossless Apple Announces First U.S. States That Will Let You Add Your Driver's License to Your iPhone This Seemingly Normal Lightning Cable Will Leak Everything You Type Germany wants Apple to update and repair iPhones for 7 years Apple must face Siri voice assistant privacy lawsuit -U.S. judge Apple delays rollout of CSAM detection system and child safety features Apple Gives Ground in a Strategic Retreat From Strict App Store Rules Apple's strategy to fight off antitrust regulators: Fix the App Store one rule at a time Rogue Amoeba pulls Fission editor from the Mac App Store over Apple's lack of improvements Ford poaches top tech executive Doug Field who helped lead Apple's top-secret car project Picks of the Week Andy's pick: Google Nest Doorbell - Battery Edition Alex's pick: Plugable USB 3.0 and USB-C 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Molekule.com promo code MACBREAK120 att.com udacity.com/TWiT offer code TWIT75
Apple officially announces September 14 event for iPhone 13 and more Apple FCC filings reveal revised MagSafe Charger ahead of iPhone 13 event Apple's Bigger Watch Will Jam More Data Than Ever on Your Wrist Qualcomm debuts lossless Bluetooth audio streaming with aptX Lossless Apple Announces First U.S. States That Will Let You Add Your Driver's License to Your iPhone This Seemingly Normal Lightning Cable Will Leak Everything You Type Germany wants Apple to update and repair iPhones for 7 years Apple must face Siri voice assistant privacy lawsuit -U.S. judge Apple delays rollout of CSAM detection system and child safety features Apple Gives Ground in a Strategic Retreat From Strict App Store Rules Apple's strategy to fight off antitrust regulators: Fix the App Store one rule at a time Rogue Amoeba pulls Fission editor from the Mac App Store over Apple's lack of improvements Ford poaches top tech executive Doug Field who helped lead Apple's top-secret car project Picks of the Week Andy's pick: Google Nest Doorbell - Battery Edition Alex's pick: Plugable USB 3.0 and USB-C 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Molekule.com promo code MACBREAK120 att.com udacity.com/TWiT offer code TWIT75
Apple officially announces September 14 event for iPhone 13 and more Apple FCC filings reveal revised MagSafe Charger ahead of iPhone 13 event Apple's Bigger Watch Will Jam More Data Than Ever on Your Wrist Qualcomm debuts lossless Bluetooth audio streaming with aptX Lossless Apple Announces First U.S. States That Will Let You Add Your Driver's License to Your iPhone This Seemingly Normal Lightning Cable Will Leak Everything You Type Germany wants Apple to update and repair iPhones for 7 years Apple must face Siri voice assistant privacy lawsuit -U.S. judge Apple delays rollout of CSAM detection system and child safety features Apple Gives Ground in a Strategic Retreat From Strict App Store Rules Apple's strategy to fight off antitrust regulators: Fix the App Store one rule at a time Rogue Amoeba pulls Fission editor from the Mac App Store over Apple's lack of improvements Ford poaches top tech executive Doug Field who helped lead Apple's top-secret car project Picks of the Week Andy's pick: Google Nest Doorbell - Battery Edition Alex's pick: Plugable USB 3.0 and USB-C 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Molekule.com promo code MACBREAK120 att.com udacity.com/TWiT offer code TWIT75
JV and Isa are fresh off a trip to NEW YORRRRRRRRK -- where Qualcomm invited media and fans alike to enjoy a concert by Steve Aoki. There was a tech angle, of course, with Snapdragon Sound getting updated with a new aptX codec: aptX Lossless. The two talk about their travel to the event before JV gives Isa a long primer on audio codecs. Audiophile or not, it seems the evolution of aptX is just meant to benefit everyone! Follow our guests! Isa Rodriguez (Isa does tech) http://youtube.com/isadoestech http://tiktok.com/@isadoes_ http://instagram.com/isadoes_ http://twitter.com/isadoes_ Follow our host! Joshua Vergara (JV) --- http://youtube.com/joshuavergara http://twitter.com/jvtechtea http://instagram.com/jvtechtea http://tiktok.com/@jvtechtea Subscribe: http://bit.ly/pocketnowsub http://pocketnow.com Follow us: http://flipboard.com/@Pocketnow http://facebook.com/pocketnow http://twitter.com/pocketnow http://instagram.com/pocketnow Music by pine voc: cell division - music for smartphones "smartphone" and "app store" https://steviasphere.bandcamp.com/album/cell-division-music-for-smartphones See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apple officially announces September 14 event for iPhone 13 and more Apple FCC filings reveal revised MagSafe Charger ahead of iPhone 13 event Apple's Bigger Watch Will Jam More Data Than Ever on Your Wrist Qualcomm debuts lossless Bluetooth audio streaming with aptX Lossless Apple Announces First U.S. States That Will Let You Add Your Driver's License to Your iPhone This Seemingly Normal Lightning Cable Will Leak Everything You Type Germany wants Apple to update and repair iPhones for 7 years Apple must face Siri voice assistant privacy lawsuit -U.S. judge Apple delays rollout of CSAM detection system and child safety features Apple Gives Ground in a Strategic Retreat From Strict App Store Rules Apple's strategy to fight off antitrust regulators: Fix the App Store one rule at a time Rogue Amoeba pulls Fission editor from the Mac App Store over Apple's lack of improvements Ford poaches top tech executive Doug Field who helped lead Apple's top-secret car project Picks of the Week Andy's pick: Google Nest Doorbell - Battery Edition Alex's pick: Plugable USB 3.0 and USB-C 4K DisplayPort and HDMI Dual Hosts: Leo Laporte, Alex Lindsay, and Andy Ihnatko Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Molekule.com promo code MACBREAK120 att.com udacity.com/TWiT offer code TWIT75
Microsoft has broken Windows 11 by putting ads, is it time to get a new MacBook? A new AptX lossless Bluetooth codec might finally sound as good as wired headphones, CEDIA 2021 announcements with Scott Wilkinson, controlling studio cameras remotely, Locast shuts down, is there an alternative? Travel updates with Johnny Jet, connecting a document camera to a projector, first look at the DIY Framework laptop, finding a local tech for computer repairs, troubleshooting your stereo system, can the Chefman InstaCoffee make coffee in 30 seconds? The GizWiz has tested it out! And more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com. Sponsors: att.com simplisafe.com/twit
Microsoft has broken Windows 11 by putting ads, is it time to get a new MacBook? A new AptX lossless Bluetooth codec might finally sound as good as wired headphones, CEDIA 2021 announcements with Scott Wilkinson, controlling studio cameras remotely, Locast shuts down, is there an alternative? Travel updates with Johnny Jet, connecting a document camera to a projector, first look at the DIY Framework laptop, finding a local tech for computer repairs, troubleshooting your stereo system, can the Chefman InstaCoffee make coffee in 30 seconds? The GizWiz has tested it out! And more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com. Sponsors: att.com simplisafe.com/twit
Microsoft has broken Windows 11 by putting ads, is it time to get a new MacBook? A new AptX lossless Bluetooth codec might finally sound as good as wired headphones, CEDIA 2021 announcements with Scott Wilkinson, controlling studio cameras remotely, Locast shuts down, is there an alternative? Travel updates with Johnny Jet, connecting a document camera to a projector, first look at the DIY Framework laptop, finding a local tech for computer repairs, troubleshooting your stereo system, can the Chefman InstaCoffee make coffee in 30 seconds? The GizWiz has tested it out! And more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com. Sponsors: att.com simplisafe.com/twit
Microsoft has broken Windows 11 by putting ads, is it time to get a new MacBook? A new AptX lossless Bluetooth codec might finally sound as good as wired headphones, CEDIA 2021 announcements with Scott Wilkinson, controlling studio cameras remotely, Locast shuts down, is there an alternative? Travel updates with Johnny Jet, connecting a document camera to a projector, first look at the DIY Framework laptop, finding a local tech for computer repairs, troubleshooting your stereo system, can the Chefman InstaCoffee make coffee in 30 seconds? The GizWiz has tested it out! And more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com. Sponsors: att.com simplisafe.com/twit
Microsoft has broken Windows 11 by putting ads, is it time to get a new MacBook? A new AptX lossless Bluetooth codec might finally sound as good as wired headphones, CEDIA 2021 announcements with Scott Wilkinson, controlling studio cameras remotely, Locast shuts down, is there an alternative? Travel updates with Johnny Jet, connecting a document camera to a projector, first look at the DIY Framework laptop, finding a local tech for computer repairs, troubleshooting your stereo system, can the Chefman InstaCoffee make coffee in 30 seconds? The GizWiz has tested it out! And more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com. Sponsors: att.com simplisafe.com/twit
Microsoft has broken Windows 11 by putting ads, is it time to get a new MacBook? A new AptX lossless Bluetooth codec might finally sound as good as wired headphones, CEDIA 2021 announcements with Scott Wilkinson, controlling studio cameras remotely, Locast shuts down, is there an alternative? Travel updates with Johnny Jet, connecting a document camera to a projector, first look at the DIY Framework laptop, finding a local tech for computer repairs, troubleshooting your stereo system, can the Chefman InstaCoffee make coffee in 30 seconds? The GizWiz has tested it out! And more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com. Sponsors: att.com simplisafe.com/twit
Microsoft has broken Windows 11 by putting ads, is it time to get a new MacBook? A new AptX lossless Bluetooth codec might finally sound as good as wired headphones, CEDIA 2021 announcements with Scott Wilkinson, controlling studio cameras remotely, Locast shuts down, is there an alternative? Travel updates with Johnny Jet, connecting a document camera to a projector, first look at the DIY Framework laptop, finding a local tech for computer repairs, troubleshooting your stereo system, can the Chefman InstaCoffee make coffee in 30 seconds? The GizWiz has tested it out! And more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com. Sponsors: att.com simplisafe.com/twit
Microsoft has broken Windows 11 by putting ads, is it time to get a new MacBook? A new AptX lossless Bluetooth codec might finally sound as good as wired headphones, CEDIA 2021 announcements with Scott Wilkinson, controlling studio cameras remotely, Locast shuts down, is there an alternative? Travel updates with Johnny Jet, connecting a document camera to a projector, first look at the DIY Framework laptop, finding a local tech for computer repairs, troubleshooting your stereo system, can the Chefman InstaCoffee make coffee in 30 seconds? The GizWiz has tested it out! And more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com. Sponsors: att.com simplisafe.com/twit
Microsoft has broken Windows 11 by putting ads, is it time to get a new MacBook? A new AptX lossless Bluetooth codec might finally sound as good as wired headphones, CEDIA 2021 announcements with Scott Wilkinson, controlling studio cameras remotely, Locast shuts down, is there an alternative? Travel updates with Johnny Jet, connecting a document camera to a projector, first look at the DIY Framework laptop, finding a local tech for computer repairs, troubleshooting your stereo system, can the Chefman InstaCoffee make coffee in 30 seconds? The GizWiz has tested it out! And more of your calls! Host: Leo Laporte Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/the-tech-guy. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit For detailed show notes, visit techguylabs.com. Sponsors: att.com simplisafe.com/twit
Join me for episode 232 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guest Ricky Villacrez of GSMArena -- brought to you by Audible. In today's episode -- recorded in person -- we discuss the aptX Lossless audio codec Qualcomm just launched for its Snapdragon Sound initiative. We then cover the latest rumors and leaks on Google's Pixel 6 / 6 Pro, Samsung's Galaxy S21 FE, and Microsoft's Surface Duo 2... Good times!Episode Links- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl- Donate: https://tnkgrl.com/tnkgrl/- Support the podcast with Audible: http://AudibleTrial.com/MobileTech- Ricky Villacrez: https://twitter.com/rickyvtech- Qualcomm aptX Lossless: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_unveils_aptx_lossless_for_bluetooth_devices-news-50782.php- Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound: https://www.gsmarena.com/qualcomm_unveils_snapdragon_sound_for_highquality_lowlatency_wireless_audio-news-48069.php- Google Pixel 6 / 6 Pro launch date rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_6_and_6_pro_to_become_available_on_october_28_new_rumor_says-news-50748.php- Google Pixel 6 / 6 Pro Samsung mmWave 5G modem rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/reuters_the_pixel_6_duo_will_come_with_a_samsung_mmwave_5g_modem-news-50682.php- Samsung Galaxy S21 FE manual leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s21_fe_user_manual_reveals_lack_of_microsd_card_slot_no_charger_in_box-news-50749.php- Microsoft Surface event Sept 22: https://www.theverge.com/2021/9/1/22651859/microsoft-surface-event-date- Microsoft Surface Duo 2 spec rumors: https://www.gsmarena.com/microsoft_surface_duo_2_appears_in_geekbench_with_snapdragon_888_and_8gb_ram-news-50706.php- PCMag's Fastest mobile networks 2021: https://www.pcmag.com/news/fastest-mobile-networks-2021- Ricky's How Tech Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjlbXgMoKiZpqmLeR5nNsyw
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Te presento los Audífonos Bluetooth Sony MDRXB950B1 Extra Bass, tienen la libertad inalámbrica, la comodidad elegante y la respuesta de graves inconfundible y se suman a una experiencia de audio inolvidable.Comprar en Amazon:Sony MDRXB950B1/L Extra Bass Bluetooth Headphones, Blue► https://amzn.to/3ym6wGyConéctalos a través de Bluetooth con NFC y reproduce tú música hasta 20 horas (duración de la batería) en cualquier momento y lugar. Los Audífonos Bluetooth Sony MDRXB950B1 Extra Bass de 40 mm con refuerzo de graves electrónico agregarán fuerza a tus canciones favoritas.Audífonos Bluetooth Sony MDRXB950B1 Extra BajosTres palabras que a menudo escuchamos de nuestros clientes de Audífonos Bluetooth Sony: "¡Quiero más graves!"Eso es exactamente lo que ofrecen los audífonos Bluetooth EXTRA BASS de Sony MDR-XB950B1. Estos audífonos reproducen música de forma inalámbrica desde tu teléfono inteligente y cuentan con controladores de 40 mm sintonizados para graves profundos y contundentes.Con demasiada frecuencia, los diseños de auriculares intentan hacer demasiado para complacer a demasiadas personas. Así que es refrescante que estos Audífonos Bluetooth Sony MDRXB950B1 Extra Bass sepan exactamente para qué sirven. Sony incluso incluyó un botón Bass Boost para aquellos que desean un impacto aún mayor en las frecuencias bajas.Están hechos para sentirse y sonar bienSony también tuvo en cuenta los graves cuando diseñó la amortiguación de los auriculares y la diadema. Las almohadillas de gran tamaño están diseñadas para aliviar la presión en los oídos y la sien. Pero también ayudan a minimizar la vibración y crean un sello hermético para que los graves sean más graves.Controles sencillos de Audífonos Bluetooth Sony para música y llamadasLos botones del auricular izquierdo te permiten controlar la música y el volumen. Si recibes una llamada, simplemente presionas el botón de respuesta y hablas a través del micrófono incorporado. Tu teléfono puede permanecer en tu bolsillo todo el tiempo.Especificaciones:* El diseño cerrado sobre la oreja ayuda a sellar el ruido externo* Controladores dinámicos de 40 mm sintonizados para bajos profundos y controlados* EXTRA BASS Boost ofrece una respuesta mejorada de baja frecuencia* Conectividad Bluetooth 4.1 para escuchar música de forma inalámbrica y realizar llamadas telefónicas con teléfonos inteligentes compatibles* La decodificación aptX ™ y AAC proporcionan transmisión de música de alta calidad desde dispositivos compatibles* Compatible con NFC para emparejamiento con un solo toque con dispositivos Android ™ compatibles* La batería recargable incorporada ofrece hasta 18 horas de uso* Diadema y auriculares bien acolchados para mayor comodidad de las almohadillas de gran tamaño y ayudan a reducir la vibración para mejorar los graves* Los controles de los auriculares te permiten responder llamadas, reproducir / pausar música, omitir pistas y controlar el volumen* Micrófono incorporado para realizar llamadas con un teléfono inteligente* La aplicación gratuita Sony Headphones Connect para Apple® y Android te permite ajustar los niveles de graves* Selecciona entre ajustes preestablecidos de sonido como "escenario al aire libre, club, salón o arena"* Cable desmontable de 47 pulgadas con miniconector de 3,5 mm para uso con cable* Incluye cable USB para cargar* Respuesta de frecuencia: 20-20.000 Hz (Bluetooth), 3-28.000 (cableado)* Sensibilidad: 105 dB* Impedancia: 32 ohmios* Garantía: 1 año para piezas, 90 días de mano de obra► ¡No olvides de suscribirte!https://youtube.com/berlingonzalez► Únete al Grupo Telegramhttps://bit.ly/330mYOA► PodcastApple Podcast: http://apple.co/2CtwnidSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2lJKPzyAmazon Music: https://amzn.to/3dHBosPGoogle Podcast: https://bit.ly/3eqNnKzCastBox: https://bit.ly/33jyB4e► Redes SocialesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TendenciasTechTwitter: https://twitter.com/tendenciastechInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tendenciastechMixer: https://mixer.com/TendenciasTechTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/tendenciastech► Micrófono Movo VSM-7https://bit.ly/2CS3Ngx (oficial)https://amzn.to/34rgV7m (Amazon)► Donacioneshttps://www.paypal.me/tendenciastechhttps://www.patreon.com/tendenciastech► Contacto (English - Español)tendenciastech@outlook.com#Podcast #Sony #AudífonosSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/tendenciastech. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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This is kind of funny. Our last show, episode 220 from December, was in 2020. And now BBQ 221 starts off 2021. Okay, it was funnier when we said it out loud during this show than in print. It s a good thing we have a couple of demonstrations of a new speaker and the Chromecast with Google TV to fall back on instead of us relying on calendar-based humor. There is even an actual honest to goodness real news section for the show this go around. Plus, there is a bit of Sound Off and we ignore all food based New Year s Resolutions in the Last Word . So, charge up those Bluetooth remotes and join us for a new installment of the BB Qast. 0:02:50 In The Impromptu News: I.D. Mate Is Being Discontinued It's Back! Accessible Apps releases Chicken Nugget version 4.71, bringing AI image descriptions, new sounds, and More Humanware introduces new line of Brailliant BI ex Braille displays Victor Reader Trek updated with new GPS features and more December's Sight Tech Global Archives are worth the read GoodMaps Explore starts their navigation journey Larry Skutchan: Access Tech Visionary Retires 0:19:27 Demonstration: Tribit Stormbox Pro 40-Watt Bluetooth Speaker; 360-degree Sound Its the largest and loudest speaker from Tribit yet. Everything you love about Tribit's high-quality speakers in a supersized, yet compact form. 40 watts of power, XBS bass technology, 360-degree sound, and more. Buy two and pair them together for room-filling stereo sound. Want portable with a punch? With one independent subwoofer and two, mid-high frequency drivers, this 2.1 system is unique for it's combined portability and power. You'll notice the beautiful, full-spectrum sound thanks to AptX decoding and AKM7755 DSP. It's the highest fidelity sound, bolstered by strong bass and all with less than 0.5% distortion. Bass You Can Feel What's a great speaker system without full-bodied bass to bring the feeling alive? You can't miss the Tribit XBass Technology it will get your foot tapping and the party moving. It's the kind of bass you actually feel, not just hear! Excellent Connectivity Stay connected to your music. Supported by Bluetooth 5.0 and a Qualcomm QCC Bluetooth chip with ultra-low latency, the speaker prioritizes top-notch audio quality. Plus, you can even connect 2 devices to the speaker at the same time for multi-point functionality! No Fear in the Pool Meet your new pool pal! A little splash is nothing to the Stormbox Pro, which is waterproof (IP 67) up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. Hey, life happens, right? This speaker will stick with you through waves, drops and more! 2 Speakers, Triple the Fun One speaker runs the party, but two blows it through the roof! Imagine getting concert-like, stereo sound when you pair 2 speakers together. Maximum sound for an unbeatable auditory experience. Boosted Battery Life Nothing kills the party faster than a dead speaker! Behind the curtain is a beefy 10,000mAh battery, giving the Tribit StormBox Pro up to 24 hours of power. Plus, you can charge your phone or other devices on it! Features APT-X decoding function Charge other devices from the built-in battery 40 watts of power with high power, X-bass 2.1-channel sound system, independent woofer 360-degree sound Stereo mode (when two speakers are connected) IPX67 Waterproof Playtime up to 24 hours To learn more about this device, and many other new tech offerings, head on over to the A.T. Guys product page 0:25:17 Demonstration: Chromecast with Google TV J.J. and Joe discuss the good, the bad and the very ugly sides of the new Chromecast with Google TV. The device was released in October and for something that is so round it has a lot of rough edges. Does the duo think this new entrant in the streaming wars can stand up to the various amazon Fire Sticks or the Apple TV? Short answer, um no. Check out the below links to know more. Chromecast with Google TV at the Google Store Chromecast with Google TV: An Accessibility Review The Best Settings to Try on Your Chromecast With Google TV How to access the full Play Store on the Chromecast with Google TV Tip: THE 5 BEST CHROMECAST REMOTE SHORTCUTS Joe had J.J. perform some of these helpful shortcuts live during the Chromecast demo. Note, some of them require some memorization with Talkback. 0:57:08 Sound Off: Long time listener Jan Brown wrote in about Braille issues in iOS 14.3. While we recognize that there are some outstanding issues with displays in 14, none of them really compare to the big one that was introduced in 14.4. Read the Apple Vis article below to know more and please turn off automatic updates until you can verify that it is safe to upgrade in the future. [Updated With Important Warning for Braille Display Users] Apple Releases iOS 14.4 and iPadOS 14.4; Bringing a New Direct Touch Setting for VoiceOver Users 1:00:17 Last Word: Joe and J.J. note that the Pizza Hut Detroitt Style Pizza is not real Detroit-style pizza Taco Bell Fire Chips REVIEW: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Ice Cream Girl Scout Cookie Season Begins The 7 Best King Cake Delivery Services of 2021 222 sounds like a nice round number for an episode. And we ll be back with more in the future.
Wizzwatch Stock Market Podcast Vol. 79Stock 2 Watch 01.17.2021 $APTX$APTX - Aptinyx Inc.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------INFOBlogger - wizzwatch.blogspot.comFacebook - wizzwatch stock trading groupTwitter - wizzwatchPinterest - wizzwatchLinkedin - marlinrolleDiscord - wizzwatchInstagram - wizzwatch----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ABOUT WIZZWATCHWizzWatch is the place for active traders as well as individual investors to find the very best stocks on Wall St. We provide commentary, picks of the week, as well as stocks on the move. "We find the very best stocks to fit your investment objectives". We cover thousands of publicly traded companies that trade on the NASDAQ,OTCBB, Pink Sheets and the NYSE. We have the answers for your stock market day to day questions. If you have a question about a publicly traded company, and would like to find out more, feel free to ask or send an email to wizzwatch@gmail.com.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BECOME A STUDENT If you are interested in finding out more information or learning how to trade stocks please feel free to send me a message via email at wizzwatch@gmail.com. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------DISCLAIMERLegal Disclaimer: This channel is solely for informational purposes. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Stock trading involves risk, the stocks listed are not buy recommendations please do your own due diligence or get help from a proffesional before trading.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------HASHTAGS#aptx #aptinyx #biotechnology #biopharmaceutical #bionanagenomics #stocks #stockmarket #genomics #investing #investors #brain #treatment #neuropathy #fibromyalgia #traumatic #stress #nervousdisorders #thereapeutics #usa #canada #japan #china #africa #middleeast #korea #china #australia #singapore #worldwide #DNA
For many of you listening, I suspect you will have a drawer of different headphones depending on whether you are traveling, exercising, or wanting to avoid distractions and interruptions in the office. But today, I want to explore the technology and innovation that is transforming the Audio that brings to life the music, audiobooks, and podcasts that we consume. Bluetooth LE Audio is a new industry standard that will extend the capabilities of classic Bluetooth and offer up new possibilities for wireless audio use cases, with capabilities such as broadcast, multicast, and audio sharing. Qualcomm has worked closely with the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) and is helping to further the wireless audio ecosystem evolution. This includes innovating integrated technology platforms that support the current Bluetooth standard alongside LE Audio, which is critical for ensuring end-products are fit for purpose in the real world. Guy Gampell joins me on the show to discuss Qualcomm's audio innovations and technology. We discuss how the New Ultra-Low Power Bluetooth Audio SoCs will improve the true wireless sound. I also learn how Qualcomm's breakthrough adaptive active noise-cancelling technology is Designed to Deliver Increased Comfort, Consistent Performance, and Improved Sound Quality for True Wireless Earbuds. I also look under the hood to learn how the Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 888 Mobile Platform, with the Qualcomm® FastConnect™ 6900 connectivity system, brings mobile-side support for Bluetooth 5.2, LE Audio, aptX audio, and other features providing further interoperability benefits for sound quality, wireless audio robustness, and responsiveness.
Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2020.10.30.362251v1?rss=1 Authors: Kamble, P., Hall, K., Chandak, M., Tang, Q., Caglayan, M. Abstract: DNA ligase I (LIG1) completes base excision repair (BER) pathway at the last nick sealing step following DNA polymerase (pol) {beta} gap filling DNA synthesis. We previously reported that pol {beta} 8-oxo-2'-deoxyribonucleoside 5'-triphosphate (8-oxodGTP) insertion confounds LIG1 leading to the formation of ligation failure products with 5'-adenylate (AMP) block. Here, we report the mutagenic ligation of pol {beta} 8-oxodGTP insertion products and an inefficient substrate-product channeling from pol {beta} Watson-Crick like dG:T mismatch insertion to DNA ligation by LIG1 mutant with perturbed fidelity (E346A/E592A) in vitro. Moreover, our results revealed that the substrate discrimination of LIG1 for the nicked repair intermediates with preinserted 3'-8-oxodG or mismatches is governed by the mutations at both E346 and E592 residues. Finally, we found that Aprataxin (APTX) and Flap Endonuclease 1 (FEN1), as compensatory DNA-end processing enzymes, can remove 5'-AMP block from the abortive ligation products with 3'-8-oxodG or all possible 12 non-canonical base pairs. These findings contribute to understand the role of LIG1 as an important determinant of faithful BER, and how a multi-protein complex (LIG1, pol {beta}, APTX and FEN1) can coordinate to hinder the formation of mutagenic repair intermediates with damaged or mismatched ends at the downstream steps of the BER pathway. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info
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En este episodio les explico los diferentes códecs bluetooth que hay en el mercado y por qué es importante conocerlos.Redes sociales: @jairoduquemusic
En este episodio les explico los diferentes códecs bluetooth que hay en el mercado y por qué es importante conocerlos.Redes sociales: @jairoduquemusic
SVS Prime Wireless SoundBase Ever since Ara has begun building speakers he has been searching for ways to drive them. He has tried small desktop amplifiers with some real success. His current go to is the AudioEngine N22 (MSRP $199) desktop amplifier 40W a channel. That works great for most desktop and some booksehelf setups. If you wanted to go wireless you had to add the Audio Engine B1 (MSRP $189) Bluetooth receiver. This did add AptX, including AptX HD support which allowed for high quality listening. The cost of the two totaled almost $400 and was cumbersome to “assemble”. Then Ara saw that SVS had release the Prime Wireless SoundBase for $499.99. About a $100 more expensive than his current solution. The SoundBase is 150W a channel and has a rated bandwidth of 10Hz to 20kHz. Much more powerful and a little more on the low end of the audio spectrum. But the big thing for use is that it's all in one unit. No need for separate amp and wireless adapter. The full specs are: SN Ratio: 90dB @1V input, 2 x 150W output Left/Right RCA Input 3.5mm Aux Input Toslink Optical Input Subwoofer output Left/Right RCA Output Front 3.5mm headphone output 192kHz/24-Bit DAC Dual-Band WiFi Connectivity for Wireless Streaming - DTS Play-Fi app enables direct connection to Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Music, SiriusXM, Tidal, iHeart Radio and all the top music streaming sources as well as your personal playlists. App-Based Control over WiFi - DTS Play-Fi app control lets you access music streaming services and audio content from any smartphone or tablet via WiFi and distribute it throughout your home. 6 Custom Presets - 6 custom presets for instant access via WiFi to your favorite playlists, Internet Radio stations and streaming music services without needing a phone or tablet. Voice Control - Voice control of music from any Alexa device on your WiFi network is as simple as “Alexa, play reggae in the living room” and you can adjust volume, skip track forward, mute, pause and stop the music. Setup Setup was simple. Connect your speakers, pair your Bluetooth and you are good to go. But if you want, you can also connect the device to your wifi and use the DTS Play-Fi app to listen in critical listening mode which enables 192kHz/24-bit lossless streaming. More on that in a bit. If you don't want to use wireless you can use an RCA, 3.5mm, or Toslink Optical to connect CD or other external devices to the SoundBase. There is also a Subwoofer output in case you want to connect a subwoofer. The SoundBase also has an Ethernet jack for a hardwired connection to your network and a USB port for firmware upgrades. Our test configuration was using a Bluetooth connection to both our iPhone and MacBook Pro. The Macbook's connection was using aptX which provides a higher quality Bluetooth connection. We also used the DTS Play-Fi app to listen to 192khz audio. Performance You can hear the difference as soon as you turn the SoundBase on! Strong booming bass crystal clear audio and a lot of power. You could feel the desperation of life in Stevie Ray Vaughan's Tin Pan Alley. The bass was strong and full. Feeling it more than hearing it. The Guitar sounding like it was being played right in front of you. Yes good speakers help, but the Soundbase made the ELAC Debuts come to life! Even at loud volumes there was no noticeable distortion. It just sounded like Stevie was in the room giving a private performance! Drums are a difficult instrument to recreate. Howard Rogers from RSL Speakers told us, in an interview on our show, that he spent a lot of time perfecting speakers to recreate the sound of a drum. It's hard to AB a live drum with a recording but if your speaker/amplifier can't handle the low end you can tell there is something not quite right. It will sound soft, muddy, or not even there. The SoundBase is spec'd to go to 10Hz which is more like a feeling than hearing but give it something like “When The Levee Breaks” by Led Zeppelin and you know right away that you are listening to something really special. There was a presence about the drums that enhanced the listening experience. If you want to make use of the Critical Listening (192kHz/24-bit lossless streaming) mode you need to download the DTS Play-Fi app which is easy enough. But that's where the ease stops. The DTS app is cumbersome to use and not intuitive. But once you figure it out you can activate the Critical Listening mode by tapping the Hi-Res button at the top of the screen in the Zone selection. Then only sources that are compatible with this mode are visible We listened to the same music from iTunes but this time through Tidal. It sounded very good but Ara's old ears could not hear a noticeable difference. If you are able to discern the difference between Hi-Res and high quality AAC this device makes it easy to wirelessly listen to all your high resolution audio. One thing we didn't like, and it has nothing to do with the SoundBase, was the DTS Play-Fi app is not an intuitive way of playing music on the Soundbase. However, if you want to natively make it part of a multiroom wireless system it is required. The only complaints we had was there was not a remote control nor was there a power button. We reached out to SVS and asked about the power button and this was their reply: Prime Wireless SoundBase is designed to remain on at all times so you can stream music to it instantly without waiting for the product to boot up and connect to the network every time. Worth noting that Prime Wireless meets all low power Energy Star requirements for products of their type. Conclusion If you are really into music you probably have some speakers that you really love. Odds are they are not wireless though. The SVS Prime Wireless SoundBase brings those speakers into the connected era with enough power to drive anything from bookshelf to towers. This is a great addition to any music lover's setup. But hey, you don't have to believe us. SVS offers a 45 day risk free in home trial with free shipping both ways. We will wager that if you try it you won't ship it back!
Ever since Ara has begun building speakers he has been searching for ways to drive them. He has tried small desktop amplifiers with some real success. His current go to is the AudioEngine N22 (MSRP $199) desktop amplifier 40W a channel. That works great for most desktop and some booksehelf setups. If you wanted to go wireless you had to add the Audio Engine B1 (MSRP $189) Bluetooth receiver. This did add AptX, including AptX HD support which allowed for high quality listening. The cost of the two totaled almost $400 and was cumbersome to “assemble”.
Anuncian una nueva versión del códec AptX adaptativo, para transmitir los datos inalámbricos con mayor eficiencia y reducir las demoras que afectan al bluetooth en transmisión de sonido. Pero... ¿Llegarán al nivel de calidad de un buen cable???Oye el episodio completo para saber cuáles son los inconvenientes que presenta hoy el bluetooth para audífonos o auriculares. Y ni hablar de micrófonos. Patrocina al podcaster en http://Patreon.com/LocutorCo
Anuncian una nueva versión del códec AptX adaptativo, para transmitir los datos inalámbricos con mayor eficiencia y reducir las demoras que afectan al bluetooth en transmisión de sonido. Pero... ¿Llegarán al nivel de calidad de un buen cable???Oye el episodio completo para saber cuáles son los inconvenientes que presenta hoy el bluetooth para audífonos o auriculares. Y ni hablar de micrófonos. Patrocina al podcaster en http://Patreon.com/LocutorCo
Anuncian una nueva versión del códec AptX adaptativo, para transmitir los datos inalámbricos con mayor eficiencia y reducir las demoras que afectan al bluetooth en transmisión de sonido. Pero... ¿Llegarán al nivel de calidad de un buen cable???Oye el episodio completo para saber cuáles son los inconvenientes que presenta hoy el bluetooth para audífonos o auriculares. Y ni hablar de micrófonos. Patrocina al podcaster en http://Patreon.com/LocutorCo
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In episode 10 of “Post-Modern Living with Chris The Brain,” Chris and Kait talk about diversity in Indiana’s business world with guest host Tony Sanders. They discuss Indiana’s lack of diversity, people who don’t think there’s a diversity issue, and the code of conduct that excludes people who have different ideas or backgrounds. On a lighter note, they give advice on what to look for in a pair of headphones and suggest their favorites. The episode starts with a discussion of Chris’s “supervillain” status, how to be good at sales and why most salespeople suck, and what led to Chris, Kait, and Tony becoming entrepreneurs. Then, the main topic kicks off with comments on Indiana’s “old boys’ club” business environment. The hosts mention that the biggest issue is people who don’t think the diversity issue exists; the first part of solving a problem is being aware that there is a problem. If you think there isn’t an issue, it’s usually because it either doesn’t affect you, or it doesn’t affect anyone important to you. Some people are aware and still not changing their course of action, often having the attitude that since they’re not racist, they don’t have anything else to do about it. You don’t have to be racist for it to be a problem; the system is inherently bigoted. We’re operating based on a definition of professionalism that was created at a time when the only people it would apply to were white men, meaning that minorities have to change who they are to fit into business culture. If you’re a minority, you’re in a position where you have to decide whether you’re going to play the game or buck the system. We’re never going to have racial equality or gender equality until we can create a vision of a world in which people with different ideas and background can be considered professional. Progress is being made, but not quickly enough, and it’s great that there are things that incentivize diversity, but they still don’t create enough change. On a lighter note, the hosts have a discussion headphones (which gets crashed by the appearance of a bat in the studio). They’re your gateway to escapism, and the modern day pocket knife - you should always carry them because you never know when you’ll need them. Tony’s Suggestions: Standard Apple iPhone headphones, his everyday reliable headphones Apple AirPods, which Tony and Kait want, but Chris thinks are way too expensive for a wireless solution without high quality sound Wireless Beats, his go-to if he doesn’t have his Apple headphones Bose, headphones Tony uses for really enjoying music; Chris thinks they’re great for sound but ugly Monster, headphones Tony uses for really enjoying music If you’re not a big music lover, don’t buy really nice wired headphones, cheap headphones or wireless is the way to go. Chris’s Suggestions for Wireless Headphones: Jaybird JBL Anker, which makes gadgets (including wireless headphones) that are good, not great, but inexpensive If you don’t want to go above $200 and you want great sound, you’re going to have to buy wired. Chris suggests Bowers & Wilkins. The reason you can’t get great sound on wireless is because bluetooth doesn’t send enough data from music to the headset for it to ever sound good enough. There are a few ways to get good wireless sound (a codec called aptX and Sony’s LDAC), but for them to work right, both your headphones and your gadget need to support the software. Get in touch with Tony: Tonyrsanders.com Twitter and Instagram @TonyRSanders tony@tonyrsanders.com Shout Outs To: Apprenace, a company creating meaningful internship programs that help businesses and careers grow DK New Media, the digital marketing company that lets us use their podcast studio 1 Million Cups, an event where Chris and Kait met guest host Tony Zig Ziglar, a sales coach both Chris and Tony respect Mark Zuckerberg, Marcus Lemonis, and Gary Vee, who have changed what the perception of a billionaire is by wearing jeans and sneakers to work IUPUI, where Kait went to school Pink Floyd’s The Wall, an album Kait’s father uses as an example of why you need to listen to a complete album and not just singles Goodfellas, a movie Tony loves (you can’t just watch one part, just like you can’t just listen to one song from an album) NPR, the reason Chris listens to the radio
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On today's Beginner Audiophile, we start by explaining the WAF, audio file resolution, and Michael gives an aptX update. Then we jump into the review of the OPPO Sonica DAC and what made a huge difference while we tested it. Finally, we dig into your questions. Gear Guide, Topics & Highlights: 04:26 – KEF LS50 Wireless Speakers … Continue reading 6: Resolution Demystified, Oppo Sonica DAC/Streamer Review, What is The WAF? →
Audioengine HD3 Powered Bookshelf Speakers We listen to so much audio sitting at our computers, whether it be a Youtube video, your music library, or watching something on Netflix, we may as well have some nice speakers to listen on. Sure you can buy bookshelf speakers and hook up an amp and then you need to find room on your desk to fit everything. Or you can buy some speakers designed for the desktop with an amp built in. They range from junk to really good. Read that as cheap to expensive. But if you want small powered speakers that sound good, really good, take at look at the Audioengine HD3 (Buy Now $399) speakers that were recently introduced. Features: High-fidelity Bluetooth® with aptX®, extended range and simplified setup USB audio input Dual analog audio inputs and a full-range variable output Custom Kevlar woofers and silk tweeters Hand-built cabinets with furniture-grade finishes Detachable magnetic speaker grills Threaded brass inserts to secure speakers to floorstands We have always been impressed with Audioengine products and the HD3 is no exception. They are truly well built. The fit and finish are first rate. They are made out of .7 inch (18mm) MDF with real Walnut or Cherry veneer or Satin Black. The amplified speaker weighs 4lbs (1.8Kg) and the passive speaker weighs 3.4lbs (1.5Kg). Each speaker measures 7”(H) x 4.25”(W) x 5.5”(D) so they will easily fit on your desk. Audioengine includes everything you need to get up and going in the box. Of course there is power cables but they also include speaker cables pre-fitted with high quality banana plugs, and 3.5mm audio cables. There is also a Micro USB cable to connect directly to your computer or mobile device. For our testing we used the USB and Bluetooth connections. One of the big selling points of the HD3 is that it's Bluetooth supports AptX technology. AptX is a compression codec that is highly efficient which allows for higher quality audio as well as lower latency. We listened to music that was ripped with Apple Lossless or 256Kbps AAC. For those who connect directly through their computer's USB port, Audioengine has essentially taken their audiophile grade 24 bit D1 DAC (only 48Khz vs 96Khz input for D1) and put it into the HD3. So you can go directly from your computer to your speakers in the digital domain with the highest quality possible. Audioengine has put a lot of technology into these speakers resulting in a higher signal to noise ratio with lower distortion that will reward the listener who uses the USB connection over Bluetooth. The HD3s also have an extended range that allowed us to move throughout the house without any audio dropouts. Finally, if you want to to be respectful of your co-workers or family members within earshot of the HD3s, there is a headphone jack built into the front of the powered (left) speaker. Audioengine says the amp is able to provide low-impedance, high-fidelity audio and a 2-volt output which will drive a wide range of headphones. Performance Before we did any critical listening we let these speakers break in. It is recommended that you play music at low levels for at least 24 hours and then gradually increase the levels for another 24. It seems like a pain but you will notice a huge difference after listening on speakers that have properly broken in. Being a desktop setup we lowered our expectations a little. Audioengine makes great speakers but how much sound could they get out of such a small package? The answer is a lot! First we focused on songs with a lot of bass to test what we thought was going to be a limitation of the HD3. We were pleasantly surprised by how low these speakers can go. The HD3 is ported along the bottom front of the speaker to extend the bass and when we listened to “Sexy and I know it” by LMFAO we were treated to a cool breeze from all the air that driver was moving. The result was some decent low end thump. The specification says the speakers can go as low as 65 Hz which is really good for such small speakers. There is a bass reduction switch that limits the amount of bass to 100 Hz. We activated it on Tin Pan Alley by Stevie Ray Vaughn and immediately noticed the bass tighten up. It also softened up to the point of losing its punch. You may like this feature but for us we prefered the booming full effect so for the remainder of our listening we turned this feature off. To test the mids and highs we some BB King. His Guitar sounded precise, warm, and fluid depending on the song. His voice sounded full and textured. We can easily see working on a project at your computer and listening to the HD3 being a perfect combination Then we listened to some modern “loud” music. Some Swedish House Mafia, Icona Pop, and Imagine Dragons. All songs that we have listened to in the past and enjoy. The results were OK. The audio just kind of got muddy and it was hard to zero in on specific sounds. We know that's how some of this music is mastered but larger speakers were able to deal with it better. Lowering the volume helped though. We did the above tests with both the USB and Bluetooth (AptX) connections. While AptX did sound very good the USB connection was clearly better. We did not use an analog connection as we felt it would not highlight the capabilities of these speakers. We also watched some movies with the speakers and felt it was good. The dialog was clear and there was good separation but the bass was definitely missing. If you are going to watch a lot of movies you may want to consider a subwoofer. We don't recommend these speakers for TVs because what sets these apart from the Audioengine A2+ is the DAC and Bluetooth. So you would be spending more money and not necessarily getting the benefits. If you do want better speakers for your TV we would say go with the less expensive A2+ (Buy Now $249) Conclusion The Audioengine HD3 desktop speakers are a must have for anyone who is particular about the quality of their music and doesn't want a massive speaker setup on their desk. Listen from your mobile device via Bluetooth or from your PC via USB and you will be rewarded with a musical experience that you used to only get from speakers costing hundreds of dollars more.
Marshall loves his onesie. Josh fell into a Zodiac internet hole. The best critic is one you agree with. Reddit got mad about the internet. Marshall has a thing for being stranded on islands. Anti-heroes are tough to get behind. The LEGO Movie is awesome. The Witness is fucking genius. Bryn keeps the comic talk short and sweet. Also, stay tuned after the end music for some bonus post-show chat on headphones, device naming schemes, iPhone rumors, and wireless data streaming. We had a blast discussing this stuff and hope you enjoy listening! If you do, we'd appreciate a rating on iTunes. If you'd like to chat, you can find us on Twitter at @vicarious_fm, or you can join our Slack team! Bryn Jackson is @uberbryn Joshua Sortino is @sortino Marshall Bock is @marshallbock ###Sponsor Hired is a free, no-obligation job search service. If you or someone you know is looking for a job in the software engineering or design field, check out Hired. 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Many thanks to Hired for sponsoring this week's show! ###Show Notes 3:51 - Does Not Commute 4:50 - Tipsy Elves 5:05 - Marshall's Abercrombie & Fitch Onesie 5:30 - Snuggie 6:32 - Marshall's new onesie 8:02 - Zodiac 8:53 - Deadpool 11:16 - Under Construction gifs 11:57 - zodiackiller.com 12:22 - Editor's Note: The Zodiac killer operated during "the late 1960s and early 1970s." 17:02 - Zodiac 2 supposedly being filmed in San Francisco 17:20 - Robert Graysmith's "marriage to his second wife Melanie ended in divorce, which he directly attributes to his intense interest in the [Zodiac killer] case." 17:44 - Serial podcast 17:57 - Fight Club 19:42 - Zoolander 20:00 - More to Life Than Being Really, Really, Really Ridiculously Good Looking 20:04 - A Center for Ants? 20:09 - Skylander Cufflinks for Ants 20:37 - Zoolander 2 20:47 - Zoolander teaser trailer 20:47 - Editor's Note: Marshall was trying to say (but got sidetracked before he could get it out) that this teaser is a great example of a trailer that doesn't use any footage from the movie but still makes you want to see it. 21:59 - Editor's Note: Marshall said "inversing," but he meant "inverting." 22:13 - Zoolander Freak Gas Fight Accident 22:21 - You Can Read Minds?? 22:50 - Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery 23:21 - Blazing Saddles 23:31 - Dumb & Dumber 25:07 - Kicking the Seat podcast 27:51 - Totally Rad Show and Jeff Cannata 29:30 - The Fine Bros. 29:37 - Editor's Note: Marshall is thinking of The Kloons' "Sisters" videos 29:59 - Reddit thread about The Fine Bros announcement 30:08 - REACT AROUND THE WORLD (The original has been taken down, so this is a mirror.) 31:30 - CGP Grey: STICK FIGURES AROUND THE WORLD?!?! 31:36 - Film Cow - Merlin Reacts to The Fine Brothers 31:41 - Charlie the Unicorn videos 33:13 - Lost 34:57 - Game of Thrones 36:53 - ABC gamble: "Lost" splits tonight 37:23 - The Walking Dead 40:13 - Survivor 40:19 - Cast Away 40:23 - The Island 40:47 - Transformers 3 scene from The Island 41:15 - Bad Boys 2 car chase sequence 41:43 - The Island hoverbike chase sequence 42:05 - Jessica Jones 42:40 - Don Draper from Mad Men and Walter White from Breaking Bad 44:45 - Mike Tyson Bites Holyfield's Ear Clean Off 47:24 - Jessica Jones intro 47:40 - Dexter intro (music is similar to Jessica Jones) 47:54 - True Detective intro (visuals are similar to Jessica Jones) 48:19 - Brooklyn Nine-Nine 48:33 - Craig Robinson and Pineapple Express 48:46 - Watch "The Cruise" on Hulu 49:18 - Arrow and The Flash 49:31 - One Punch Man 50:03 - Inuyasha 50:09 - Sonic the Hedgehog 50:23 - Kanye West is Confused 50:28 - The LEGO Movie 51:36 - Editor's Note: Chris Pratt voices the character Emmet. 51:03 - Emmet's morning 51:37 - Lego Digital Designer app 51:52 - Lego Island 53:22 - The Witness 53:51 - "Yes and" 54:00 - "Let me clear my throat, uh huh uh huh uh" 54:32 - Braid 54:52 - Braid - Full Ending 56:35 - Super Mario Galaxy 59:01 - Portal 55:05 - The Beginner's Guide 1:02:53 - Jonathan Blow's "The Witness" Might Be Coming to iOS, But Don't Hold Your Breath, Yet 1:04:29 - The Division 1:05:22 - Borderlands 2 1:06:28 - Old Man Logan (2016-) 1:07:05 - Death of Wolverine: The Logan Legacy 1:07:50 - Planet Hulk (2015) 1:07:55 - Future Imperfect (2015) 1:08:40 - Kill Bill: Vol. 1 and Kill Bill: Vol. 2 1:08:51 - Memento 1:08:57 - Angela: Queen of Hel (2015-) 1:09:02 - The Angela panel Bryn tweeted 1:09:15 - Bor 1:09:56 - A Knight's Tale 1:11:10 - Saga and East of West 1:11:43 - Dirty Dozen 1:11:56 - Patton Oswalt: You are only allowed 20 birthdays ###Post-Show Notes 1:14:09 - Beats headphones 1:15:38 - Beats Studio 2 Wireless and PowerBeats Wireless 1:16:58 - Sony MDR7506 1:17:10 - Master Dynamic 1:17:15 - Master Dynamic MW60 1:17:37 - Master Dynamic MH30 1:17:45 - PSB M4U 2 1:19:18 - Bryn's new Vizio M70 TV 1:20:30 - Apple readies "iPhone 5se", not "6c" for March/April with curved edges & Live Photos 1:21:20 - Diamond-Cut Chamfered Edge 1:22:40 - Inductive vs Conductive charging 1:23:03 - iPhone 7 Rumors: Apple Inc. Patent Points To Wireless Charging Through Speaker Coil, Taptic Engine 1:23:18 - It's True: Apple Will Drop Headphone Jack to Make the iPhone 7 Slimmer, Says Source 1:23:52 - The original iPhone box contents 1:26:02 - iPhone and Jawbone headset combo dock 1:26:17 - Cutting "on the bias" 1:26:58 - Apple Developing iPhone with Extended Range Wireless Charging for as Soon as 2017 1:27:37 - Levitating speakers 1:28:24 - aptX
CES 2016 It's that time of year again, the time when hordes of people descend on Las Vegas, Nevada to get a glimpse of all the new technology manufacturers are showing off. Last year over 170,000 people attended. This year, there will be two less. With one HT Guy in Seattle, we weren't able to attend in person. But luckily many of our peers were, so we get to sift through their highlights without having to walk for miles through countless booths and crowds to see everything. Samsung, Philips and others bring Dolby Atmos Soundbars Samsung introduced a soundbar (HW-K950) that will attempt to create a Dolby Atmos experience using a wireless speakers. The system includes a soundbar with three forward facing speakers and two pointed towards the ceiling. The system uses wireless surround speakers that also include Atmos speakers. Finally, there is a wireless subwoofer that gets you a 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos system with only four speaker enclosures. No pricing or ship date was announced. Philips is also shipping a Dolby Atmos Soundbar. Called the Philips Fidelio soundbar it includes 18 drivers, including two upward-firing speaker modules. Angled tweeters create a wide soundfield. Total output is 400 watts, including 8-inch 220-watt wireless subwoofer. Other features include Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 decoding, dedicated center-channel speaker, two HDMI 1.4a inputs, HDMI audio return channel, and optical and coaxial inputs. no pricing was announced. Samsung's Family Hub Is A Fridge Of The Future Among the reasons why this is deemed a smart home technology of the future is it touts 21.5-inch 1080p monitor outside and few cameras and sensors within so you will know what is inside the refrigerator without the need to open its door or view the interior of the fridge remotely on your smartphone. This is specifically advantageous if you are in a grocery store but do not know what particular foods to buy. You can tag expiration dates on refrigerator items so you use them before you lose them. The giant screen is more than just a peek inside the box, you can use it as a family message board, sync your family calendar to it, shop for groceries or surf the web for recipes. It has speakers, so you can listen to music, and we assume the web interface would allow you to get to Netflix or YouTube as well, but we don't know for sure. LG Annouced Premium LCD-Based Super UHD, 8K TVs LG announced a premium line of UHD TVs (UH9500, UH8500 and UH7700). According to LG, they will all be brighter, better contrast ratios, and include a wider color gamut and HDR. LG will also introduce their first 8K TV, the 98 UH9800. For reference, Sharp's 8K screen goes for close to $130,000! According to LG the UH9500 and UH8500 increase the color gamut to approximately 90% of the Digital Cinema Initiative (DCI) P3 color space. LG is also claiming high quality sound from the UH9500 due to a Harman Kardon speaker system. Pricing was not available LG's rollable OLED display LG is showing the 30R 18-inch rollable display. They claim the display can be "rolled-up like a newspaper." They have been showing flexible OLED for a couple years, so how this display improves on concepts we saw in 2014 and 2015 isn't obvious, but we expect it to have better resolution and perhaps some built-in electronics for use as an actual television/monitor. The benefit of a rollable display in a consumer environment is pretty obvious. As TVs get to be rediculously large, transporting them, getting them in the door, etc. will become very difficult. If the screens could be rolled up, then just tacked up on a wall once you get them home, it could make 100” screens in every home a reality. Not to mention video walls that can turn into faux-windows ala Total Recall would be pretty sweet. Simple Control Adds Amazon Echo Integration Simple Control announced that its popular iOS apps for control of AV gear and smart home devices have been certified by Amazon for use with their Amazon Echo product. Amazon Echo includes Alexa, a cloud-based voice service that can be used to give commands to Simple Control. Once Simple Control is paired with Amazon Echo, users can control the home environment simply by speaking commands to Alexa, such as "Alexa, tell Simple Control to turn on the TV in the kitchen." The Simple Control and Simple System apps operate thousands of devices like TVs, cable and satellite boxes, receivers, Blu-ray players, lights, switches, thermostats and more. Ford A Ford Mustang you can order online with free shipping for Amazon Prime members? No, but the automotive company is partnering with Amazon to let you control your smart home from your car through Ford's Sync Connect and AppLink services and Amazon's Echo home-automation hub and Alexa voice-concierge service. Beyond Amazon, Ford announced it plans to work with the Wink smart home platform to provide similar levels of voice commanded functionality straight from your driver's seat. HARMAN's Mark Levinson® Previews № 519 Audio Player: High-Resolution Wired and Wireless Streaming, Network, Disc and Digital Inputs HARMAN International Industries previewed the forthcoming Mark Levinson № 519 Audio Player, an ultra high-end source component designed to accommodate every digital audio format. The № 519 was designed to be the heart of high-performance audio systems, with the ability to play back virtually any audio format from streaming music services to networked storage, to CD to high-resolution digital inputs and even Bluetooth® wireless. In addition, it includes high-performance headphone connectivity and integrated digital volume control allowing it to serve as a fully integrated digital music source. Designed and engineered at HARMAN's Engineering Center of Excellence in Shelton, CT, USA, the № 519 provides a full compliment of wired and wireless digital audio inputs and as well as an integrated slot-loading CD player, making it a truly universal digital audio playback device. The integrated high-resolution DAC receives its nine digital inputs including USB asynchronous streaming and mass storage, Gigabit Ethernet, Balanced, Optical, Coaxial, as well as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless featuring aptX® technology for maximum resolution. The Mark Levinson № 519 offers high-resolution digital decoding up to 24-bit, 192kHz from PCM and double-speed DSD. Its DAC incorporates an ESS Sabre32 Reference converter for superlative musical accuracy with exceptional resolution and dynamic range. The Mark Levinson № 519 Digital Player will be available in July 2016. No official pricing at this time but the buzz on the street is that it will run about $8,000. UHD Alliance Defines Premium 4K Ultra HD Experience The UHD Alliance (UHDA) has defined performance criteria that Ultra HD TVs and content must meet to deliver what the group calls a premium 4K experience. The association also introduced a logo that will appear on certified content to guarantee a premium experience for consumers. The Ultra HD Premium logo is reserved for products and content that comply with minimum requirements for resolution, bit depth, high dynamic range (HDR), peak luminance, black levels, and wide color gamut. The UHD Alliance said its technical specifications "prioritize image quality and recommend support for next-generation audio.” Home Kit Kwikset announced the launch of its first HomeKit-compatible product, the Kwikset Premis. Available in 2016, no pricing announced. iDevices - Introduced their Socket, Wall Switch, Dimmer Switch and Wall Outlet. The socket allows standard light bulbs to be used with homekit. The wall switch/dimmer and outlet bring Home Kit support to your lights and devices in your home. The new HomeKit accessories will be released throughout 2016, but pricing was not disclosed Honeywell announced the Lyric Round™ Wi-Fi Thermostat Second Generation is available for pre-order $250. Hunter Fan Company announced new Wi-Fi & Apple HomeKit-Enabled Celing Fans. Named Symphony and Signal the Symphony's MSRP is $329 and Signal's MSRP is $379. Both fans will be available spring 2016 UHD Players Samsung announced that the UB-K8500 is available for pre-order right now, and will sell for $400. Panasonic unveiled its Blu-ray player which it promised will be available in the US this year. A similar player was introduced in Japan in November which retails for roughly $3,300 USD. No word on pricing for the US version. Philips will introduce a player that supports the optional Dolby Vision HDR technology LG and Sony did not introduce UHD players.
Audioengine B1 Bluetooth Receiver Both iOS and Android device users have easy ways to wirelessly transmit audio. For Apple users, Airplay sends music to the AppleTV and various Airplay speakers. Android users have Chromecast which has similar functionality. But what if you want to OS agnostic solution? Fortunately for you there is the Audioengine B1 Bluetooth Receiver (Buy Now $189). The B1 streams high-quality audio from your Bluetooth enabled smartphone, computer, or tablet to any music system or powered speakers. Audioengine used the aptX codec which enables your mobile device to transmit 24 bit audio to the B1. The aptX® audio codec algorithm originated in the late 1980s at Queen's University Belfast. The research was focused on bit rate reduction and achieved significant bit rate efficiencies while preserving audio quality. Features: Fast Setup Plug-n-play, no software to install Superior sound and extended range Streams audio from any media player (iTunes, Amarra, Youtube, etc.) Connects to any music system with an audio input Setup: The physical part of the setup is pretty straight forward. Connect power via USB and connect the audio, either RCA or Optical. Then pair your source device through its Bluetooth settings. That's it! The entire process is less than 5 minutes. Then on your device you select the B1 in your bluetooth settings and anything you listen to will be routed to the device. That means all apps work with the B1. If you have a player that makes use of 24bit audio you are good to go! If your app is only 16 bits, the B1 will pad out the bits to 24 which will get you a better signal to noise ratio. Audio: We tested the B1 with four songs played on an iPhone, Macbook, and Samsung S5. We tried to find music that had a lot dynamic range, (Diana Krall - Fly Me to the Moon, Eagles - Hotel California) as well as some Rock from our youth (Van Halen - Ain't Talkin' ‘bout Love) and finally some current stuff (Imagine Dragons - Its Time). The sound was quite good. Highs on the first two songs were crisp and airy. You could swear the piano was in the room with you. The mid-range was smoother than a fresh jar of skippy. Bass was tight and felt full. In all you could close your eyes image the soundstage in front of you. The music was easy to listen to and didn't sound cluttered or muddy. Summary: Now we're not saying that the B1 made the music better or clearer but we are saying that it didn't add any artifacts that would distract from listening to it. If you are looking for a cross platform cross device product that allows you to share your music in crystal clear quality, the Audioengine B1 is made for you.
Trends at this year's CES Show: 4K TVs - Actually we saw a lot of this last year as well. Perhaps Braden's prediction of a 4K TV year may actually come true! OLED TVs - Again, we saw OLED last year too. But this year we saw larger sizes. LG is a big player here. Sound Bars - Now you may be seeing why we decided not to go to CES. Sound Bars are big because the speakers on most modern thin TVs are terrible. But its genius!! This now gives manufacturers an opportunity to sell another piece of gear. Wireless Speakers - Offerings from manufacturers like Sonos and some other companies that you have never heard of before as well made an impact this year. Smart Home/ Home Automation - Nothing new here! Wasn't last year the year of home automation?? Even more manufacturers to get into the automation game this year. Higher Resolution Audio - This is a new trend and we like seeing it. The only issue is that high quality audio typically comes a high cost. Samsung Samsung showed a 110” UHD TV - We talked about the 85” model that forced a family to sell one of their daughters into slavery so they could pay the $40K pricetag. It looks like the 110 inch model won't be produced. At least at this time. Its more of a concept TV brought to CES to show what they can do. Will TVs like this ever get down in price to the point where projectors are no longer necessary? They also demonstrated an 85” that is “Bendable”. Turn it on and the edges curve towards you. Turn it off and its flat! Samsung to Unveil Secret Weapon at 2014 International CES - Samsung is reportedly planning to unveil its secret weapon, the V1 Bomb, a high-definition TV called Quantum-dot LED TV (QLED TV) at the 2014 International CES Samsung To Debut Wireless Streaming Speaker, Home Theater System, Portable Stereo And Two TV Soundbars Samsung unveils a new foundation for the smart home LG LG unveiled twelve 4K televisions for 2014 - They introduced the 105-inch 4K 105UC9 that has an aspect ratio of 21:9 and is powered by the webOS Smart TV platform. If you can't find any 4K content for these spiffy new TVs have no fear. LG has developed something called Tru-ULTRA HD Engine Pro. Its supposed to improve overall Ultra HD picture quality. That along with a new proprietary upscaling chip will make SD and HD content look better on Ultra HD televisions. Well at least according to LG. On the Audio side of things, LG says it worked with Harman Kardon to develop premium audio systems for each TV. But seriously, with TVs like these are you really thinking about not using a receiver? The remaining lineup: LG UB9800 Series - 4K, WebOS, Tru-Ultra HD Engine Pro, IPS, passive 3D, 65, 79, 84, 98 inches LG UB9500 Series - 4K, WebOS, IPS, passive 3D, 55, 65 inches LG UB8500 Series - 4K, WebOS, IPS, passive 3D, 49, 55 inches LG EC9800 - 4K, WebOS, OLED, Bendable, 77 inches LG EC9700 - 4K, WebOS, OLED, 55, 65 inches Panasonic TC-AX800U series - 4K, edge-lit local dimming, 65 and 58 inches. The 58 inch is available now. The 65 inch will be available in the spring. TC-55AS680U - 1080p, 240Hz refresh rate TC-AS650U series - 1080p, 3D, 60, 55, and 50. Cool touch pad remote! Available Today TC-60AS660U series - 1080p, Home Theater System Bundle, Touch Pad Remote TC-AS530U series - 1080p, 60, 55, 50, 39 inches Available Now TC-A400U series - 1080p, 50, 39, 32 inches. Available Today - Entry Series ZT80 Plasma 50, 55, 60, and 65 inches. Available in our dreams! Sony All 4K TVs support Netflix 4K Streaming! XBR-X950B series - 4K resolution, direct LED local dimming 85, 65 inches XBR-X900B series - 4K resolution, edge-lit LED local dimming, 79, 65, 55 inches XBR-X850B series - 4K resolution, Triluminous display, 70, 65, 55, 49 inches KDL-W950B series - 1080p resolution, edge-lit LED local dimming, 65, 55 inches KDL-W850B series - 1080p resolution, Wedge design, 70, 60 inches KDL-W800B series - 1080p resolution, 55, 50 inches KDL-60W630B - 1080p resolution, Smart TV, 60 inches KDL-W600B series - 1080p resolution, Smart TV, 48, 40 inches Wireless Speakers SRS-X9 - 2.1 wireless speaker with a bi-amped subwoofer, high-res audio files, Bluetooth, aptX, NFC, Wi-Fi, AirPlay, and DLNA. SRS-X7 - Similar to the X9 but without high-res audio, Wi-Fi, NFC and aptX Bluetooth, Airplay and DLNA support, and compatibility with Music Unlimited, Spotify and TuneIn Radio SRS-X5 - portable, built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC, and can double as a hands free speakerphone when paired with your smartphone. Sharp SHARP delivers the first WISA compliant Universal Player - The SD-WH1000U Universal Player is the first, Wireless Speaker and Audio (WiSA™) Association, compliant component to transmit uncompressed sound at 24-bit/96kHz and video at Full HD (1080p) — wirelessly. The Sharp Universal Player has already been named a 2014 International CES Innovations Design and Engineering Awards Honoree in the High Performance Home Audio category. The SD-WH1000U will have an MSRP of $3,999.99 and will begin shipping in the spring of 2014 Sharp Aquos Quattron Plus TV - At half the price of a 4K TV of the same screen size the Plus has 10 million more sub pixels than a regular 1080p TV. Retina Display for TVs?? The TV will accept 4K content and will scale 1080p content to make use of every one of the 10 Million sub pixels! Sharp claims they have put more TVs over 60 inches into American homes than any other manufacturer. Sharp Sound Bar - The HT-SB602, is designed to compliment 60" and larger flat panel televisions. Its a 2.1-channel, 310-watt sound bar system with a wireless subwoofer. It has built-in Bluetooth and can be paired using NFC. This system can be set up horizontally either in front of a TV base (including an IR extender for the TV) or wall-mounted and features dual HDMI inputs and output, 3D sound support, Dolby and DTS decoding and an optical input. $500 available in the Spring. Vizio VIZIO announced its all-new P-Series Ultra HD Full-Array LED Smart TV collection. Featuring a backlight that consists of 64 Active LED Zones, HEVC Codec for Ultra HD streaming and VIZIO's V6 six-core processor that combines a quad-core GPU and dual-core CPU for performance and speed. The VIZIO P-Series Ultra HD Full-Array LED Smart TV collection comes in 50”, 55”, 60”, 65”and 70” screen sizes. Prices start at $999.99 for the 50” model and go up to $2599.99 for the 70” model. Looks like these TVs will support Netflix 4K content. JVC JVC introduced three new Ultra HD LCD TVs. The 55-inch DM55UXA ($1,899.99), 65-inch DM65UXA ($2,499.99) and the largest JVC TV to date, the 85-inch DM85UXA ($9,999.99). These are Direct LED TVs. JVC already announced their new line of projectors at CEDIA Other Announcements Home Automation - ADT showed a package called Pulse that can be controlled by voice along with the traditional methods. Belkin showed a device that controls anything than can be turned on and off via a DC switch called the Maker Kit. No pricing. Lowe's showed more devices from their Iris line of home automation The Canary system uses HD video camera and safety sensors to track everything from motion, temperature and air quality to vibration, sound, and activity to help keep you, your family and your belongings safe. Samsung SmartCam - Samsung's new SmartCam HD and SmartCam HD Outdoor offer 1080p Full HD streaming and 128 degree ultra-wide angle lenses, giving consumers the ability to remotely monitor activity - both indoor and out - with full detail and clarity, via any computer or mobile device with no additional monthly video storage or monitoring fees. Outdoor model goes for $299. Revolv - Makers of the $299 Home Automation hub that unites differing protocols announced that their product will be available at Home Depot stores. Look for them by the end of January. NETGEAR - announced a couple of wireless IP Cameras that are HD. The HMNC100 and HMNC500 are 720p and support 802.11n dual band. We have requested an evaluation unit. Pricing and availability to come. NETGEAR - NETGEAR had a few announcements some of the ones we thought were cool are: The AC750 Range Extender. Its supports 802.11b/g/n and ac and plugs into a wall outlet. You simply connect it to your network and then it creates a powerful hotspot! They also released a free Android app that analyzes your wireless network. Finally, NETGEAR showed the NeoMediacat HDMI Dongle. Its essentially an Android set top box in a USB stick. Its Miracast enabled so you can send content from your mobile devices to the connected TV. Polaroid - Introduced a 50-inch LED 4K Ultra HD TV (50GSR9000) for $999. They also introduced a 50-inch LED Smart TV (50GSR7100 ) that's Roku Ready via an included Roku Streaming Stick that plugs into the sets MHL port. The Smart TV will sell for $599 US. Dolby unveils technology to improve TV brightness - On Monday, at the International CES gadget show, the company unveiled Dolby Vision, a technology that increases the brightness and contrast of TV sets. Prototype models will be on display from TV manufacturers such as Sharp and TCL. Standard TV sets emit about 100 nits -- a unit of brightness roughly equivalent to one candle per square meter. As a reference, a 100-watt lightbulb emits 18,000 nits. Dolby says its prototype monitor can put out 4,000 nits. Intel plans a CES coup: Android and Windows in the same computer - Internally known as "Dual OS," Intel's idea is that Android would run inside of Windows using virtualization techniques, so you could have Android and Windows apps side by side without rebooting your machine. Netflix - Confirmed that it will stream House of Cards in 4K this year. This will only be available to 4K TVs that have a Netflix app embedded in them. Confirmed Samsung UHD TVs will have this capability. Roku - Announced a partnership with TCL and Hisense that will have the Roku player embedded into some models. The Roku will make money off of advertising that comes through the app. TV sizes will range between 32 and 55 inches. Channel Master DVR+ - Wins Innovations 2014 Design and Engineering Award. DVR+ is a thin (1/2 inch high) device that allows consumers to receive and record local broadcast programming without a subscription or contract, utilizing a simple digital antenna. In addition, consumers have access to streaming video services and enhanced guide data with a broadband connection. For the TV Everywhere enthusiast, DVR+ is compatible with the Slingbox® 500, providing access to all live and recorded content on any connected mobile device, either around the home or around the world. DVR+, priced at $249.99, is available now from Channel Master at www.channelmaster.com HAL: The Next Generation of Home Entertainment System - HAL®, the voice and gesture activated, remote control replacement that connects easily to a user's TV, was demoed for the first-time ever at CES 2014. With HAL, users can change channels, set the DVR to record the latest episode of any show, browse the internet, stream movies, make video calls, play games and much more. With just the sound of a user's voice or the wave a hand HAL, which stands for Human Algorithm LTE, is able to handle the following commands: Stream movies and music on Netflix and Pandora Change channels on any cable box by channel number or specific network Control the volume of the TV Set the DVR to record an upcoming show Place video and phone calls over Skype or on a cell phone Set picture-in-picture so users can answer a Skype call while watching a movie Display a user's Facebook feed and photos Conduct internet searches Show the latest viral videos from YouTube Play Angry Birds or Fruit Ninja Dish announces streaming app for PlayStation consoles - Have a PS3 or PS4 and a Hopper. Well now there is an app that turns it into a Joey. You can even use the game controller as the remote. Dish announces wireless Joey - An 802.11ac WiFi access point is used to create a closed network. You can connect up to two set-top boxes per access point. Phorus PR5 Receiver with DTS PLAY-FI - Making its debut at the 2014 International Consumer Electronics Show, the new Phorus (a DTS subsidiary) PR5 Receiver with Play-Fi will allow you to stream high-quality audio directly from a connected smartphones, tablets or PC, wirelessly to existing audio systems over a standard home Wi-Fi network, with zero loss in music quality. Compatible with nearly all AVRs, HTiBs, soundbars, and powered speakers, Play-Fi forges a seamless connection between audio systems, mobile devices and music, creating the ultimate infrastructure within the home to play your music from any device, in as many rooms as you want to listen to it. In addition to multi-room and multi-zone streaming from any device running the Play-Fi application, the Phorus PR5 Receiver with Play-Fi also supports Bluetooth(R) AptX(R), and AAC streaming, as well as direct streaming from iTunes on OSX and Windows. STEIGER DYNAMICS Introduces MAVEN - MAVEN, the most powerful custom-built HTPC in its segment, is setting a new standard for the modern living room. Due to its sleek design, ultra-silent operation, and easy integration with other home theater components, the systems blend perfectly into any existing setup. Combined with a large-screen Full HD or 4K TV, the MAVEN replaces numerous devices like Blu-ray players, DVRs, Desktop PCs and gaming consoles. Up to 12 TB of WD storage provide the capacity for 1,000 Full HD Blu-ray movies, 3 million MP3s, or 3,000 hours of HD TV recording. The integrated home server functionality allows the streaming of the entire media library to mobile devices. All components are designed for continuous operation and are carefully selected based on durability, performance, and quietness. MSRP $999 Tivo demoed Network DVR Prototype - TiVo showed off a prototype of a network-based DVR. A network-based approach will also help cable operators and programmers manage complex content rights, enabling them to create catch-up TV services and other new tiers, and to splice targeted ads shows that are recorded in the cloud. TiVo has not announced any customers for its nDVR. Gefen Wireless HDMI Extender - The GefenTV Wireless for HDMI 60 GHz extender system sends high definition audio and video to any HDTV display up to 33 feet (10 meters). This wireless product is comprised of small table-top Sender and Receiver units. It supports resolutions up to 1080p Full HD, 3DTV, CEC, and 7.1-channels of High Bit Rate (HBR) lossless digital audio such as Dolby® TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio™. The Wireless for HDMI 60 GHz is specifically designed to transmit within a room. Its signal will not penetrate through walls, facilitating interference-free operation of multiple units in adjacent venues and close proximity. Line-of-sight placement of transceivers, however, is not necessary. Thanks to its small form-factor, high performance, and near-zero latency, this product is ideal for high-definition A/V extension within a conference room or home theater installation. Available now for $450.
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