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Tom Andry
Home Theater
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Projectors
Apple TV 4K
Home Theater Setup
AV Equipment
Dolby Atmos
Audio Equipment
Acoustic Treatment
Dolby Vision
Soundbars
Hurricanes
Speakers
Audio Calibration
Home Theater Technology
Room Acoustics
Samsung
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Home Theater and AV Questions Answered

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AV Rant #999.9x: Most Offensive Subwoofer Tom’s back! Thanks, Lee for last week. New Epson Home Cinema projectors. CD sales growth. FiiO CD Player. Krovatar and DpBlue Ultra HD Blu-ray players. Tom has returned! We find out what kept him away last we... more

Tom is away unexpectedly. So Lee Overstreet is pinch-hitting on short notice! We rant right away, and loved the things we watched this week. 78th Emmy Awards. iPhone Duo. AirPods 5. tvOS 27. Genuinely Wireless Sonos Surrounds. Panasonic Ultra HD Blu-... more

This is our CEDIA 2026 Special! Joe Klusnick attended the CEDIA Expo in Denver, Colorado once again. We catch up with Joe, have another What We Watched segment, and then view Joe’s photo slideshow from the CEDIA show floor! Pictures shown in this epi... more

EarFun Wave Pro X review. Roku Pro Series OLED. Sonos Beam & Ace Ultra. Klipsch Reference Signature. Kaleidescape 246TB Terra Prime. Magnetar ULTIMA. Emotiva LXP-16 & LXR-11. Trinnov WaveForming with 2 subs. XWALL TITAN Noir Ultra. XGIMI AURA 3 Max. ... more

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Joe Klusnick
Industry veteran sharing firsthand CDIA 2026 experiences
Episode: AV Rant Special: CEDIA 2026 with Joe Klusnick
Michael Cobb
Interview subject from Kaleidoscape
Kaleidoscape
Episode: AV Rant #999.9t: 4:4:4 For What?
Michael Kobb
From Kaleidescape, interviewee for Kaleidescape Strato K and 4K Cinematic
Kaleidescape
Episode: AV Rant Special: Interview with Michael Kobb from Kaleidescape
Lee Overstreet
Guest co-host mentioned for sharing hosting duties
Episode: AV Rant #999.8: AI Slump
Tom Andry
Co-host of AV Rant
AV Rant
Episode: AV Rant #939: Joe’s Spooky Season (Tom Update 2)
Dave Pedigo
Chief Operating Officer and Global Director of Training at Trinnov Audio.
Trinnov Audio
Episode: AV Rant #927: Interview with Dave Pedigo from Trinnov Audio on WaveForming

Hosts

Tom Andree
Primary host with strong AV knowledge and a penchant for humorous rants; frequent presence across episodes.
Rob H
Co-host with encyclopedic AV knowledge; balances technical detail with approachable explanations.
Tom Mantri
Co-host with unique perspectives; appears across numerous episodes.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 230 ratings
  • The BEST Home Theater podcast

    You can’t get any better answers about Home Theater than on this podcast. Tom and Rob and the occasional guest hosts all have experience in what makes a good theater and how to resolve the issue you may have run into. Give them a listen and you won’t be sorry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    skippyturtle
    United States2 years ago
  • The best AV Podcast

    Been listen for years and love their great real world advice. Of all the AV podcasts out there I appreciate their approach to get good sound with what you can afford. They don’t push the only way to get a great experience is to drop multi thousand dollars on gear. Thanks Tom and Rob keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    davep283
    United States3 years ago
  • Re: episode #897

    The co-host was very rude to the host discussing Saltburn…completely turned me off to the show. 👋🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Eff Cue
    United States3 years ago
  • Fantastic AV Podcast

    As an AV “newbie”, I have found this show to be both informative and entertaining. Tom and Rob have excellent rapport and have a sense of humor that I appreciate.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Amishpriest
    United States3 years ago
  • Seems a lot more mean spirited in past year

    I’ve been listening to Tom and Rob for years and proud member of the 2+ club. But it does seem like over the past year or 2 the snark and disdain for listeners and their questions has gone from playful sarcasm to at times coming across as mean spirited. Every other segment seems pretty predictable now: listener writes in seeking legitimate knowledge, Tom makes mean and sarcastic comments about their question (often times working in a skewering at so-called audiophiles when sometimes the question... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    MCPE RIpoff
    United States3 years ago

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The show delivers practical home theater guidance and candid gear advice.
Audience appreciates depth on room acoustics and value-based gear picks.
Listener feedback often highlights honesty and no-nonsense recommendations.
Hosts balance technical detail with relatable humor and real-world testing.

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#151
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#178
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AV Rant Special: CEDIA 2026 with Joe Klusnick
Q: What was the overall impression of CDIA 2026 compared to previous years?
Joe notes a softer show with fewer new product introductions and more emphasis on integration, scalability, and AI-assisted tools, suggesting a shift from pure gear reveals to end-to-end solutions and education.
AV Rant #999.9t: 4:4:4 For What?
Q: What is the difference between Kaleidoscape's 4K cinematic format and standard 4K HDR streaming?”,
Kaleidoscape's 4K cinematic format uses 444 chroma sampling with high bitrates, offering higher color detail and less compression than typical streaming, but it comes at a higher cost and targets a niche audience.
AV Rant #999.9s: Spider-Man Brand New Day Spoilers
Q: What did you think about the spoiler-heavy moments in Spider-Man Brand New Day?
The hosts debate how memory wipes and the resurrection of past relationships shape the emotional core, noting that prior movie context enhances the experience but isn't strictly required for some of the key moments.
AV Rant Special: Interview with Michael Kobb from Kaleidescape
Q: How does Strato K handle 4K cinematic vs. standard 4K content in terms of pricing and availability?
4K cinematic is treated as a variant of 4K with no extra cost; existing 4K titles can be upgraded to 4K cinematic versions at no additional charge for customers who own the titles.
AV Rant Special: Interview with Michael Kobb from Kaleidescape
Q: Can the Strato K upgrade older Kaleidescape models, or is it a completely separate hardware line?
It is a completely new hardware board with its own HDMI 2.1 output and is not upgradeable from Strato V or Strato E; it represents a new generation with significant architectural changes.

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