From that old video game that the title of this podcast is ripped from, to modern day, the big boys screw up once in awhile! Well the studios haven't been giving you real bass for quite soon time now! On many movies. BEQ attempts to recover the lost Bass. Have you ever heard of BEQ before this episode? Have you ever tried it?
What do you think about the Monolith brand as a whole? Is Joe's excitement for the B6 warranted? Have you purchased a set yet to try out?
Would you want your speakers taken apart if they were super pricey? Would you even send them to Erin for review?
Everything from headphones to Gene's biceps are talked about in this very unique edition of the Daily HiFi show.
Apple releasing laptops with force canceling woofers just like KEF and SVS recently did? And would you want two 10" subs or one 15" Sub?
At $6000 retail for the L9G with 100" screen do you want to win? Of course you do, go here to the AV Summit page: https://theavsummit.com/tickets/ Rules for winning forth coming. The AV Summit Q4 2021 will be going on OCTOBER 25-29, 2021. Also in this episode we learn Michael hasn't seen certain movies that you might expect that he would have seen by now. And Stop The FOMO comes in for a visit as well, and talks about the Sony HT-A9 home theater he reviewed.
Michael details when he gets a 150 pound subwoofer that he can't take it through the house he takes it around the house! Also Hisense is in at the platinum sponsor of the AV Summit for the end of October. Channa was also in for a brief visit on location of one of his DJ gigs.
Stop the FOMO and Don Dunn stop in for a chat. Everything is covered from a Sony home theater system that costs $1,800 to James Loud Speaker company where prices are a touch high but the tech is so cool! Be sure to visit here and get your ticket to the summit: AV Summit 2021 Q4 October 25 - 29 http://theavsummit.com...
AV Summit is coming soon, get your early bird tickets here: https://theavsummit.com/tickets/ Joe And Erin have two "surprise" guests pop in, B The Installer and Channa. Channa talks about his new TV, a 83" OLED, and how his wife reacted to it being installed! Joe also discusses the Matrix on HBO Max, with the lack of green while in the matrix. Colorists may have been involved? Erin never gets embarrassed. And we guess that you should never insult McIntosh gear in front of Erin!
Erin learns about UST (Ultra Short Throw) projectors, Micheal takes a few home theater tour, Joe talks about the AV summit is coming soon. And so much more!
Patreons join in the discussion. Joe and Channa discuss the next AV Summit. Acoustics in your home theater. IMAX enhanced! HiFi innovation, or lack of innovation. Trade shows canceled or just not what they were. And so much more was covered!
A few patreons join the Monday show. Joe tests out a subwoofer from SVS. HDR from YouTube. 900 Auro videos? Reference volume explained and discussed. And so much more!
Wilfried Van Baelen is back with more! This episode he talks CODEC's and how you can take a 24bit PCM stereo audio file, make it mono, and take it back to stereo! No loss in audio quality! He also explains to Michael how to mount heights in his room with a tricky layout. And so much more!
Listening Perspective: prolong listening/comparative listening is it beneficial to reviews? Is there a specific frequency to an emotion? Marantz has a submarine? Emo-Q? Join our Aftershow! http://patreon.com/dailyhifi Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/dailyhifi Subscribe to Joe N Tell: http://youtube.com/joentell Subscribe to Techno Dad: http://youtube.com/technodad Subscribe to Youthman: http://youtube.com/youthman Subscribe to Erin's Audio Corner: http://youtube.com/erinsaudiocorner...
Monolith just released a 13" and 16" subwoofers. Which so far measure larger than just the base inches, reviews of the 13 inch version are coming soon from Joe and Michael. Channa takes a call from B The Installer that has an unusual layout that he needs to install a system in with both surrounds and heights going in ceiling?!? BenQ just released the ultra short throw V7050i. Channa will be getting a 83 inch TV soon.
Channa tells us Raveon 4K Blu-Ray players are coming! Oppo 203 pricing on eBay. "Super Seats" at concert where Channa sat at the Hollywood Bowl. Upgrade season in Joe's and Channa's theater. Michael says no to "spark o-matic speakers"! This was recorded on August 2, 2021.
What songs move ya to tears? Michael installs a TV outside! And Erin went on vacation, with stories to tell.
Wilfried Van Baelen stops in again to impart some knowledge for everyone. How does the Auo-Matic upmixer work? Do you want the Auro-3D if you don't have it now? Does this podcast change your opinion on that?
Auro3D, what did you know before listening to this podcast? What did you learn from it? A lot of info is packed into this extended Daily HiFi podcast. Be sure to check out Daily HiFi on YouTube as well, as he shared a wonderful and informative power point as well.
Joe, Channa, Micheal and Erin talk audio reviews and do measurements matter? Do bad reviews exist? Should they exist? Are companies listening to the reviews?
Watch the original video podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XX18fURCaKA We have Scott Orth talking about the new Polk Audio Reserve series lineup. Also here from Polk is Bronson Gannon and Paul Wilkie. Polk Reserve Series: https://bit.ly/PolkR200Reserve Disclosure: We (Joe, Channa, and Michael) were sent Polk Audio Reserve speakers for review purposes. Our opinions are our own. We (Joe, Channa, and Michael) do have a sponsorship agreement with this company to create content for our own individ...
We talk with Michael Vamos from Audio Skies about being an importer and distributor of high-end hifi components from brand such as Larsen, Gamut, Ideon Audio, Pneuance, and Pear Audio Blue. https://bit.ly/AudioSkies Watch the original video podcast: https://youtu.be/xWpeRJ_1Fnc Timestamps 0:00 Start 10:00 What he does at Audio Skies 19:42 3 Favorite albums 31:00 About Larsen Speakers 59:00 High-End Speakers | Gamut Speakers 01:15:00 The Lobster Chair modified by Gamut 01:36:00 The High-End Indus...
Try Qobuz for free: https://www.qobuz.com/us-en/discover Watch the original video version aired live on July 20, 2020: https://youtu.be/pRzpHmSYoIE On LinkedIn David Solomon from Qobuz calls himself the "Chief Hi-Res Music Evangelist." Let's discuss Qobuz and Hi-Res. 0:00 - Start of the Bests Hi-Fi Podcast Ever! 0:55 - Title (Job) at Qobuz 15:28 - Qobuz (What it Means) 21:00 - Qobuz FLAC 34:46 - New Formats (CD Quality vs Hi-Res) 43:40 - Price Change ($14.99) 1:00:00 - Track List (Content for Qo...
Watch the original video version here: https://youtu.be/8HO5o-yb1HE Our guest today is Jorge Chia who runs the channel The Legendary Brown Note. Subscribe to his channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3FA7N7-FpT88TuC7PSX7FA
Watch the original video version: https://youtu.be/K0cZCVgbtiQ Recap of The Hi-Fi Summit 2020 Q2 Presented by Joe Mariano, Founder of The Hi-Fi Summit https://thehifisummit.com
Watch the original video version. https://youtu.be/Y-efh9WhhG0 With no surfaces to reflect sound, building a great outdoor sound system can be tricky. Fortunately, the last decade has seen huge advancements in outdoor audio systems with rock and landscape speakers and outdoor subwoofers that rival indoor sound systems. In addition, advancements in Bluetooth and streaming capabilities are making outdoor sound better than ever. We’ll explore the types of outdoor speakers available and tricks you c...
Watch the original video version. https://youtu.be/OuyNxvKRhp0 Denon | HDMI 2.1: Why You Need to Care as an Audiophile Presented by: Philip Jones, Director of Global Training, Sound United https://thehifisummit.com
Watch the original video version. https://youtu.be/7ibiP1VS_ls How to choose the perfect speakers for you and how to properly position them for the best possible sound. Presented by: Will Kline, North American Brand Manager at Sonus faber
Watch the original video version. https://youtu.be/Srvap33CwF0 Jeffrey Coates from Pro-Ject USA shows you how to properly set up your turntable. Presented by: Jeffery Coates, National Sales And Marketing Director – ProJect Audio Systems and Sumiko Cartridges at McIntosh Group Inc. https://thehifisummit.com
Watch the original video version. https://youtu.be/bqY70TqGEVw What do specs mean and why do they matter? Do specs correlate to what we hear? There are a lot of myths and misinformation around amplifier technology. Join Greg Stidsen, Chief Technology Officer for NAD Electronics, as he breaks down the myths, half-truths, and misconceptions behind amplifier and amplification technologies in a session that is sure to be enlightening to both beginner and advanced audiophiles. Presented by Greg Stids...
