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AV Rant #999.6: Death Knell For Xbox

Now that the Sofabaton X2 Universal Remote is widely available, Sofabaton is running a sale on the X1S model. And we have a promo code you can use for extra savings: TOMX1S20 . RSL launched their online Encore Store with a cosmetic grading system on open box items for extra cost savings. The new CEO of […] The post AV Rant #999.6: Death Knell For Xbox appeared first on AV Rant.

AV Rant #999.5 – Too Many Names

Paramount Skydance gave their best and final offer to buy Warner Bros Discovery, and Netflix declined to match it. RTings now requires a paid membership to view their full product reviews, a change made in light of AI scraping all their data and leading to far fewer page visits. Tom has updates about his back, […] The post AV Rant #999.5 – Too Many Names appeared first on AV Rant.

AV Rant #999.4: 4 Foot Speaker Stands?

Tom is back. And so is his TV! Rob has fresh insights about the Sofabaton X2 Universal Remote. Tom has thoughts about computer monitors. Skyworth is taking over Panasonic’s TV division. Xbox CEO and President both left, and the former President of CoreAI is taking over. Paramount Skydance made their best and final offer to […] The post AV Rant #999.4: 4 Foot Speaker Stands? appeared first on AV Rant.

AV Rant #999.3: The Fabled Pod

Tom is away this week. But we have a TV update anyway. Lee Overstreet AND Joe Klusnick both join Rob H. for the long-awaited 3-man episode. It finally happened! Lee’s MantelMount experience. Joe’s Kaleidescape viewing. Arcam Radia Series AV Amplifiers, Pre-Pro, Amps & Speakers. Arendal 1610 Series 8 Speakers. And why not lease your PS5 […] The post AV Rant #999.3: The Fabled Pod appeared first on AV Rant.

AV Rant #999.2: Signs Point to “Yes”

The latest in Tom’s QD-OLED TV repair saga. Our own subwoofer, computer monitor, and universal remote adventures. KEF Coda W self-powered wireless speakers enter a new, lower price bracket. Valve delayed its Steam Machine and Stream Frame. TCL is updating its Google TV interface to run on Android 14, which will add HDMI QMS support. […] The post AV Rant #999.2: Signs Point to “Yes” appeared first on AV Rant.