AVexcel

[https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54f62071e4b0c7ccfb48aa65/c7729be1-7a02-435b-b688-4692e300386a/avexcel_logo_150px.jpg?format=1000w] https://www.avexcel.com AVexcel - Episode 205 Recorded on May 24, 2023 Hosts: Patrick Norton [https://twitter.com/patricknorton] and Robert Heron [https://www.robertheron.com]  The rundown:    - HBO is Max [https://www.max.com/]    - Netflix account sharing [https://about.netflix.com/en/news/update-on-sharing-may-us]    - ESPN as a streaming service [https://www.wsj.com/articles/espn-lays-plans-to-stream-flagship-channel-eyeing-cable-tvs-demise-ad0fb727]    - Apple tvOS 16.5 now available [https://www.macrumors.com/2023/05/18/apple-releases-tvos-16-5/]    - TCL QM8 4K TV has arrived [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1J4MPBB?&linkCode=ll1&tag=herofide-20&linkId=2e68781efbd7f5b3bf585a559a83fbda&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl]    - Cambridge Audio Evo CD transport [https://www.cambridgeaudio.com/usa/en/products/evo/evo-cd]    - DRM and ATSC 3.0/NextGen [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNTc5OWrDic]    - DAC differences [https://www.soundstageaccess.com/index.php/feature-articles/1183-how-much-difference-do-dacs-really-make]    - Your excellent feedback & questions    - Email us at ask@avexcel.com [ask@avexcel.com]    - What we're watching  This episode of AVexcel was made possible by generous contributions from our Patreon supporters [https://www.patreon.com/avexcel] - thank you! Visit www.AVexcel.com [https://www.avexcel.com] for links, show notes, contact info, and more!  Link to this episode page [https://www.avexcel.com/episodes/avexcel-episode-205] #CommissionsEarned with some links [https://www.avexcel.com/about]

[https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54f62071e4b0c7ccfb48aa65/c7729be1-7a02-435b-b688-4692e300386a/avexcel_logo_150px.jpg?format=1000w] https://www.avexcel.com AVexcel - Episode 204 Recorded on May 18, 2023 Hosts: Patrick Norton [https://twitter.com/patricknorton] and Robert Heron [https://www.robertheron.com]  The rundown:   - YouTube TV stream failures [https://www.reddit.com/r/youtubetv/]    - Sonos ending local file playback [https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/15/23724054/sonos-android-on-this-device-shutting-down]    - A "free" 4K HDR TV [https://www.lowpass.cc/p/teevee-telly-free-tvs-second-screen]    - madVR Envy Extreme MK2 Video Processor [https://www.projectorcentral.com/madVR-Envy-Extreme-MK2-Video-Processor-Review.htm]    - XMax explained    - Elite Screen's portable UST screen options [https://elitescreens.com/products/light-on-clr3/]    - A terrific UST screen roundup [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2b8PXZtL1q8]    - Dynamic tone mapping and artistic intent    - Audio ports on Macs    - A sweet subwoofer upgrade [https://rslspeakers.com/speedwoofer10s-mkii/]    - Your excellent feedback & questions    - Email us at ask@avexcel.com [ask@avexcel.com/]    - What we're watching  This episode of AVexcel was made possible by generous contributions from our Patreon supporters [https://www.patreon.com/avexcel] - thank you! Visit www.AVexcel.com [https://www.avexcel.com] for links, show notes, contact info, and more!  Link to this episode page [https://www.avexcel.com/episodes/avexcel-episode-204] #CommissionsEarned with some links [https://www.avexcel.com/about]

[https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54f62071e4b0c7ccfb48aa65/c7729be1-7a02-435b-b688-4692e300386a/avexcel_logo_150px.jpg?format=1000w] https://www.avexcel.com AVexcel - Episode 203 Recorded on May 14, 2023 Hosts: Patrick Norton [https://twitter.com/patricknorton] and Robert Heron [https://www.robertheron.com]  The rundown:   - Connect a phonograph to anything [https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/how-to-connect-your-new-turntable-to-any-audio-system/]    - Netflix's "secret" AV tests [https://www.techradar.com/how-to/how-to-use-netflixs-secret-video-test-patterns-to-improve-your-4k-tvs-picture]    - AVS HD 709 calibration tool [https://www.avsforum.com/threads/avs-hd-709-blu-ray-mp4-calibration.948496/]    - Spears & Munsil UHD HDR Benchmark [https://spearsandmunsil.com/uhd-hdr-benchmark-2023/]    - Ultimate Ears UE Premier in-ears [https://custom.ultimateears.com/products/ue-premier]    - Roku V12.0.0 is now available [https://support.roku.com/article/228844467]    - Sub-pixel rendering follow-up [https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/typography/cleartype/]    - Streaming your audio collection [https://coryd.dev/posts/2023/i-dont-want-streaming-music/]    - Orian 3-way speaker kit [https://www.parts-express.com/Orian-3-way-High-Output-Bookshelf-Speaker-Kit-Pair-With-Knock-Down-Enclosures-300-7186?quantity=1]   - Powered speaker recommendations    - Roku Plus Series TVs [https://www.bestbuy.com/site/roku-65-class-plus-series-qled-4k-smart-rokutv/6536734.p?skuId=6536734]    - F1 MultiView App [https://multiviewer.app/]    - A polyglot in the wild [https://www.youtube.com/@xiaomanyc]    - Navajo version of Star Wars [https://www.starwars.com/news/navajo-language-star-wars-a-new-hope]    - Sony MDR-7506 [https://www.amazon.com/Sony-MDR7506-Professional-Diaphragm-Headphone/dp/B000AJIF4E?th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=herofide-20&linkId=acbc5ed4aa87af0dcac7ef8dd42467a4&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl] headphone comfort    - Brainwavz [https://www.brainwavzaudio.com/pages/brainwavz-earpad-guide] and Wicked Cushions [https://wickedcushions.com/] ear pads    - Your excellent feedback & questions    - Email us at ask@avexcel.com [ask@avexcel.com]    - What we're watching  This episode of AVexcel was made possible by generous contributions from our Patreon supporters [https://www.patreon.com/avexcel] - thank you! Visit www.AVexcel.com [https://www.avexcel.com] for links, show notes, contact info, and more!  Link to this episode page [https://www.avexcel.com/episodes/avexcel-episode-203] #CommissionsEarned with some links [https://www.avexcel.com/about]

[https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54f62071e4b0c7ccfb48aa65/c7729be1-7a02-435b-b688-4692e300386a/avexcel_logo_150px.jpg?format=1000w] https://www.avexcel.com AVexcel - Episode 202 Recorded on April 30, 2023 Hosts: Patrick Norton [https://twitter.com/patricknorton] and Robert Heron [https://www.robertheron.com]  The rundown: - 2023 TV tech update - Sony's Bravia Cam [https://electronics.sony.com/tv-video/televisions/television-accessories/p/cmubc1] - Samsung S95C QD-OLED review [https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/s95c-oled] - LG G3 OLED review [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VEnChcCQ2Dc] - Improving OLED subpixel text rendering [https://github.com/microsoft/PowerToys/issues/25595] - Windows 11 HDR Calibration App [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/calibrate-your-hdr-display-using-the-windows-hdr-calibration-app-f30f4809-3369-43e4-9b02-9eabebd23f19] - Epson 5050ub's [https://www.amazon.com/Epson-Home-Cinema-5050UB-Projector/dp/B07P7Y3D6G?language=en_US&linkCode=ll1&linkId=06e46273ba874bb25900634eb436257c&ref_=as_li_ss_tl&tag=herofide-20] HDR Slider - TV streaming app popularity [https://www.flatpanelshd.com/news.php?subaction=showfull&id=1682499140] - Your excellent feedback & questions - Email us at ask@avexcel.com [ask@avexcel.com] - What we're watching This episode of AVexcel was made possible by generous contributions from our Patreon supporters [https://www.patreon.com/avexcel] - thank you! Visit www.AVexcel.com [https://www.avexcel.com] for links, show notes, contact info, and more!  Link to this episode page [https://www.avexcel.com/episodes/avexcel-episode-202] #CommissionsEarned with some links [https://www.avexcel.com/about]

[https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/54f62071e4b0c7ccfb48aa65/c7729be1-7a02-435b-b688-4692e300386a/avexcel_logo_150px.jpg?format=1000w] https://www.avexcel.com AVexcel - Episode 201 Recorded on April 25, 2023 Hosts: Patrick Norton [https://twitter.com/patricknorton] and Robert Heron [https://www.robertheron.com]  The rundown:   - Artistic intent    - Car speaker specs and calibration [https://www.audiocontrol.com/]    - YouTube TV testing PQ improvements [https://www.reddit.com/r/youtubetv/comments/12tj6jo/april_update_from_youtube/]    - Fosi Audio BT20A Pro [https://www.fosiaudio.com/product/2-1-channel-amplifier/bt20a-pro/]    - Topping PA7/PA7 Plus [https://www.tpdz.net/productinfo/999139.html]    - Sony A95K QD-OLED calibration [https://www.amazon.com/Sony-Inch-Ultra-A95K-Playstation%C2%AE/dp/B09R94DJ72?th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=herofide-20&linkId=c75bd5f714958dc628f944b42dcbc037&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl]    - Focal Theva speakers [https://www.focal.com/en/home-audio/high-fidelity-speakers/theva]    - TAD Compact Evolution One [https://www.technicalaudiodevices.com/compact-evolution-one-tx/] speakers    - Dirac Live audio calibration [https://twitter.com/robertheron/status/1650291795790807040]    - To firmware update or not to update    - Hanwha Vision's XNP-6400R 40x PTZ IP camera [https://hanwhavisionamerica.com/product/xnp-6400r/]  - Your excellent feedback & questions - Email us at ask@avexcel.com [ask@avexcel.com] - What we're watching This episode of AVexcel was made possible by generous contributions from our Patreon supporters [https://www.patreon.com/avexcel] - thank you! Visit www.AVexcel.com [https://www.avexcel.com] for links, show notes, contact info, and more!  Link to this episode page [https://www.avexcel.com/episodes/avexcel-episode-201] #CommissionsEarned with some links [https://www.avexcel.com/about]