The WalMart black friday ad was in today’s paper, and there it is, on the front page. The $128 Blu-ray player. It’s a Magnavox. That’s all I know. Remember our discussions earlier this year about how low prices on Blu-ray players would be? Well here we go…

Clint joins Tom and Dina this week. What’s up with the speaker shootout? Tom gives you the skinny. Tom tells a sad, sad story. A love story gone wrong. Lots of discussion of the facts and not a whole lot of sympathy. Tom learns something new about the Internet. Dating via email. What is the deal with the 6500k setting for displays? What does it mean? Is it important? Ports in bookshelf speakers? What’s the deal with that? Elemental Designs, Rocket, and Emotiva are discussed. New Xbox Experience and mini Netflix streaming discussion. Dina’s version of Xbox Live. What versions of 5th Element do you own? Tom’s got Superbit and letterboxed VHS. Tom got Rock Band 2 which means he’s very, very tired. A hint about choosing Rock Band or Guitar Hero. Clint’s got plans for next Halloween. For those of you with good speakers/headphones, those are Clint’s kids in the background. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us at Podcast Alley.

 

 AVR #103: Outtakes [45:54m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Dina’s gone again, Clint fills in (even though he’s sick). Clint has an iPod suggestion. Mini Gears of War 2 review. Preliminary results for a Samsung PN50A760 review. Blu-ray predictions. Blockbuster gets in on the streaming? Premliminary results for the Klipsch Ikon V series speakers. Clint’s perception of Vizio. Some more on Audyssey (check AV Rant for the discussion). Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us at Podcast Alley. Read the rest of this entry >>

 

 AVRant 102: Review Previews [42:17m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Alex sent me his experiences with Audyssey’s Dynamic EQ. You listeners will note that this is in pretty direct conflict from my own limited experience at the SOTU event. I think this is great as Alex has really taken the time to test it out. I can’t wait to get a receiver with these features (including Dynamic Volume) and see how I like them in my room under extended tests. Feel free to share your own experience in the comment section.

Note - if you’ve read this before, check it out again. Listener Rick had something to say that I added. Read the rest of this entry >>

Woohoo! 101 episodes! More from the Audioholics party. Tom’s report on Audyssey Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume. New contest announced - enter now! Circuit City’s outlook is bleak. Roku to stream HD movies from Netflix. Steve Jobs has infiltrated Tom’s house. Tom is Obsessed with Star Wars. The rotary sub. Belkin Powerline AV+ review preview. Monster shakes down a mini golf place. Pic of Tom in costume, out of costume. Thanks for listening and don’t forget to vote for us at Podcast Alley. Read the rest of this entry >>

 

 AVRant 101: Voodoo Marketing [40:33m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download