AVRant Podcast #916 -The Standard Advice (PS VR2 PC Adapter, MIT Sound Curtain, Subwoofer S/S Tool)
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Sony's PlayStation VR2 is getting
Sony's PlayStation VR2 is getting a PC adapter. MIT researchers created a sound-suppressing fabric. Measurements of acoustically transparent fabrics. A spreadsheet tool for getting subwoofer recommendations. And our Godzilla Minus One reviews!
Funding for the podcast and videos by YOU!
Patreon: avrantpodcast
Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBtBue
For show notes with links and more information visit http://www.avrant.com/
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00:00:00 - Intro
Our minor mishaps while recording our previous episode were clearly the only significant event last week.
00:06:03 - What We Watched
Rob watched The Big Short. Tom finished his The Good Place rewatch. And we both saw Godzilla Minus One.
00:31:25 - Listeners of the Week
Our Listeners of the Week are our 135 Patreon Patrons.
We also appreciate the notes of gratitude for keeping the podcast going from: Mike, Sasi, Dazz, and Adam. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!
In the news:
00:32:48 - News: PS VR2 PC Adapter
Sony announced a PC Adapter for the PS VR2 headset & Sense controllers coming Aug 7 for $60: https://tinyurl.com/3hxcrn6c
00:37:28 - News: MIT Sound Curtain
A piezoelectric fabric that can reduce sound wave transmission. But the headlines and images are a bit misleading: https://avgadgets.com/beyond-the-clic...
Comments:
00:45:45 - Comment: Nathan - AT Fabric Measurements
Nathan compiled a forum thread with info about absorption panels, including measurements of popular DIY acoustically transparent fabrics: https://tinyurl.com/2x37yhk3
- Mellotone Premium Grill Cloth: https://tinyurl.com/ymmknu44
QUESTIONS:
00:48:51 - Stephen: 2-Channel Sub Integration
His Pre-Pro has no bass management. So what's the best way to integrate a subwoofer with his Tower speakers?
- https://avgadgets.com/subwoofer-place...
- https://avgadgets.com/qotd-do-i-cross...
- https://avgadgets.com/best-ways-to-ma...
- https://avgadgets.com/to-the-audiophi...
- miniDSP 2x4 HD: https://tinyurl.com/4rfxrbmh
01:01:23 - Kevin: Moving Seats Forward Isn't Free
Some pushback on our advice to just move your seats forward if you get a smaller display. What about bass modes and other effects on the audio?
01:06:46 - Steve: Worth Going Beyond 7.1.4?
Many Immersive Audio soundtracks aren't utilizing Audio Objects to their full extent. So is it even worth having more than 11 speakers?
01:19:40 - Mike: Long HDMI Solutions
Can HDBaseT adapters work with any network switch? Can he solve his signal drop-out issues without pulling any new cable?
- Just Add Power MaxColor HDMI over IP (expensive): https://tinyurl.com/2a9a2kwf
- Monoprice In-Wall & UHS Certified Fiber Optic HDMI: https://tinyurl.com/yyruz8s5
01:29:02 - Adam: JVC & Outdoor WiiM
Are JVC's laser projectors worth it over the NP5? Should he wait for the new WiiM Amp Pro? Is there an outdoor WiiM Amp?
- TIC Audio AMP150 (uses WiiM App): https://tinyurl.com/52sxsrew
- TIC Weatherproof Box & Mount: https://tinyurl.com/dseym6jd
- https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2
01:40:26 - Henry: Hiding Cables & Wires
In a rental situation, what's a good way to hide wires run near baseboards without making holes or using adhesive?
- Curtain Skirt: https://avgadgets.com/7-ways-to-hide-...
01:42:50 - Sasi: Subwoofer Recommendation Tool
Sasi figured the AV Forums subwoofer chart should be an interactive tool. So he made one! And we give some feedback, as requested.
- Click File and Make a Copy: https://tinyurl.com/yckzmr2j
01:53:38 - John: Battery Backup Options
We quickly shoot down his idea of plugging his multiple Crown amplifiers into voltage regulators and a battery backup. But we still like the CyberPower UPS he already prefers for all his other home theater gear.
- CyberPower CP1500PFC Horizontal & Rack-mountable Sine Wave UPS: https://tinyurl.com/ycyfn2sv
02:01:16 - Infinite Gary: OLED Power Saving
Gary prefers quite a dim image. Should he use the power saving features of his LG G3 OLED to bring the peak white level down?
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Hosts: Tom Andry & Rob H.
Intro & Outro by Austen Pond
Art provided by listener Ash
Ending music by listener Ted
Funding for the podcast and videos by YOU!
Patreon: avrantpodcast
Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBtBue
For show notes with links and more information visit http://www.avrant.com/
-
00:00:00 - Intro
Our minor mishaps while recording our previous episode were clearly the only significant event last week.
00:06:03 - What We Watched
Rob watched The Big Short. Tom finished his The Good Place rewatch. And we both saw Godzilla Minus One.
00:31:25 - Listeners of the Week
Our Listeners of the Week are our 135 Patreon Patrons.
We also appreciate the notes of gratitude for keeping the podcast going from: Mike, Sasi, Dazz, and Adam. Thank you to everyone for continuing to listen!
In the news:
00:32:48 - News: PS VR2 PC Adapter
Sony announced a PC Adapter for the PS VR2 headset & Sense controllers coming Aug 7 for $60: https://tinyurl.com/3hxcrn6c
00:37:28 - News: MIT Sound Curtain
A piezoelectric fabric that can reduce sound wave transmission. But the headlines and images are a bit misleading: https://avgadgets.com/beyond-the-clic...
Comments:
00:45:45 - Comment: Nathan - AT Fabric Measurements
Nathan compiled a forum thread with info about absorption panels, including measurements of popular DIY acoustically transparent fabrics: https://tinyurl.com/2x37yhk3
- Mellotone Premium Grill Cloth: https://tinyurl.com/ymmknu44
QUESTIONS:
00:48:51 - Stephen: 2-Channel Sub Integration
His Pre-Pro has no bass management. So what's the best way to integrate a subwoofer with his Tower speakers?
- https://avgadgets.com/subwoofer-place...
- https://avgadgets.com/qotd-do-i-cross...
- https://avgadgets.com/best-ways-to-ma...
- https://avgadgets.com/to-the-audiophi...
- miniDSP 2x4 HD: https://tinyurl.com/4rfxrbmh
01:01:23 - Kevin: Moving Seats Forward Isn't Free
Some pushback on our advice to just move your seats forward if you get a smaller display. What about bass modes and other effects on the audio?
01:06:46 - Steve: Worth Going Beyond 7.1.4?
Many Immersive Audio soundtracks aren't utilizing Audio Objects to their full extent. So is it even worth having more than 11 speakers?
01:19:40 - Mike: Long HDMI Solutions
Can HDBaseT adapters work with any network switch? Can he solve his signal drop-out issues without pulling any new cable?
- Just Add Power MaxColor HDMI over IP (expensive): https://tinyurl.com/2a9a2kwf
- Monoprice In-Wall & UHS Certified Fiber Optic HDMI: https://tinyurl.com/yyruz8s5
01:29:02 - Adam: JVC & Outdoor WiiM
Are JVC's laser projectors worth it over the NP5? Should he wait for the new WiiM Amp Pro? Is there an outdoor WiiM Amp?
- TIC Audio AMP150 (uses WiiM App): https://tinyurl.com/52sxsrew
- TIC Weatherproof Box & Mount: https://tinyurl.com/dseym6jd
- https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/move-2
01:40:26 - Henry: Hiding Cables & Wires
In a rental situation, what's a good way to hide wires run near baseboards without making holes or using adhesive?
- Curtain Skirt: https://avgadgets.com/7-ways-to-hide-...
01:42:50 - Sasi: Subwoofer Recommendation Tool
Sasi figured the AV Forums subwoofer chart should be an interactive tool. So he made one! And we give some feedback, as requested.
- Click File and Make a Copy: https://tinyurl.com/yckzmr2j
01:53:38 - John: Battery Backup Options
We quickly shoot down his idea of plugging his multiple Crown amplifiers into voltage regulators and a battery backup. But we still like the CyberPower UPS he already prefers for all his other home theater gear.
- CyberPower CP1500PFC Horizontal & Rack-mountable Sine Wave UPS: https://tinyurl.com/ycyfn2sv
02:01:16 - Infinite Gary: OLED Power Saving
Gary prefers quite a dim image. Should he use the power saving features of his LG G3 OLED to bring the peak white level down?
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Hosts: Tom Andry & Rob H.
Intro & Outro by Austen Pond
Art provided by listener Ash
Ending music by listener Ted
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