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@MaZEEZaM

7 ай бұрын

I really like the idea of tile based tv technology. Ive not heard of that before. I cant wait till that's affordable.

Designers, please stop forcing people to mount TVs above tall fireplace mantels because they have no other reasonable locations.

@fonkenful

7 ай бұрын

Preach! Certainly been at the top of my list of pet peeves for at least the decade or so since my first on line encounter. My son and his wife recently completed a complete tear down & rebuild of their home that included an open concept grand foyer, living/dining kitchen with 9ft ceiling hardwood floors. Focal point of the living portion room pf the space is of course, the fireplace, above which is mounted a very nice 75” Sony on a full extension swivelling Kanto bracket so they can watch while prepping on the 4x8ft centre island. Very pretty space, but the sight lines from the overstuffed L-shaped sectional are sub-optimal, and the acoustics do little to bolster my opinion of the Sonos Arc and Sub’s performance.

@KristiWright

7 ай бұрын

r/TVTooHigh -- so many people with neck pain :)

@bkstarkey

7 ай бұрын

@@KristiWrightnot to mention, heat rises. Heat vs electronics, heat wins all the time.

@fonkenful

7 ай бұрын

@@KristiWright Were I conspiratorially minded, I might be inclined to think there was collusion between designers and chiropractors. As for Andrew’s apparent disdain for Lazy Boy recliner, I’ve had back issues for decades, and find my slim line LB to be quite comfortable for extended viewing sessions. Admittedly the headrest is a bit high for optimal listening angles from rear ceiling mounted surrounds, but my DIY solution is a simple small accent pillow as extra seating cushion. Don’t laugh, it works like a charm, and I’ve long taken Andrew’s exhortation to heart; “ Remember, the only one who ……., is you”🤭

@fonkenful

7 ай бұрын

@@bkstarkeyYeah, those pesky laws of physics keep getting in the way.

Happy Sunday, good people! Excellent topic, look forward to more content in this vein. Thank you for validating our moody media room! We’ve had hunter green walls and black windows blinds for a decade. There’s room for open and airy in our pad, but we love being able to get our room very dark on a summer afternoon. ✌️

Buy right and buy once is a mantra I live by now. Learned the hard way a few times. This was an awesome topic for the channel. Enjoyed it. Invested in an outdoor space about six years ago and it’s the best money we have ever spent.

@andrewrobinsonreviews

7 ай бұрын

So glad you enjoyed the video Harry! And yes, I am doing what I can to buy right, buy once myself lately.

@DrawTheLine35

7 ай бұрын

I’ve called it “buy nice or buy twice” but same thing!

Great video idea for looking forward to the coming year! Wife and I came up with a good compromise that utilizes a projector. We remodeled our living room with a big picture window, removed the 65” tv and put in a UTS projector and floor rising screen. Wife loves the living area more now without a tv screen and I love the home theatre option with a much bigger screen when called upon. We do have surround, but got white speakers to blend in a bit better. Our ust projector is 3500 lumens and works surprisingly well in bright light. I do prefer a tv screen, but hope the projector sticks around for applications like ours. We love it.

@jasonpetch1449

7 ай бұрын

We've just done the same thing - it's the combination of the multi-use living area and desire for a large screen. A 100 inch TV has better picture, but it's so dominant in the room... No regrets at all!

As a designer, I agree with you about the slats being overused... but... they've been around a lot longer than they've been popular just in different forms. I think they'll be used a bit more sparingly and in different ways. I'm working on a renovation for my home and will likely still go integrate them somehow.

Andrew and Kristi. Thank you for all your videos this year. Best advice you gave us is The only person who has to like your system is You. Happy Holidays.

I agree that TVs look great today. However, with my home theater v3, I'm still planning on a projector. My ideal setup is wall to wall screen with speakers behind it.

I really enjoyed this video and hope that you do more like it. It is nice to see what else is out there to add to the enjoyment of listening to music and watching TV. It is time to incorporate this hobby to our living environment.

Andrew, Kristi, have you ever imagined running another KZread channel? This time, focused on interior design. Given the success of your hi-fi channel with Andrew as the star, how about switching things up? Kristi, you could take the lead as the main host for a new KZread channel focused on interior design. Expanding into interior design appeals to a broader audience. Kristi, your expertise in interior design will captivate viewers, and switching roles adds variety. Considering the detailed nature of interior design, bi-monthly episodes for "Kristi's Interior Design Special" could work. You can cover room makeovers, DIY projects, expert guests, Q&A sessions, and behind-the-scenes content. What do you think? Is it a silly idea?

@andrewrobinsonreviews

7 ай бұрын

I appreciate the vote of confidence. It is something we are contemplating, however, the interest is a shared one and I'm not sure she wants to be the face there either. We'll see.

@dannyssek

7 ай бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews We love Kristi and we are a very sympathetic audience. What can go wrong? ;-)

I'd like to commend you and Kristy for the great work you do with not only the first class content but The dedication of your editing is truly exceptional. Thanks

Regarding projectors. There's also a big difference between emitted light versus reflected light. Reflected light is more natural and emersive imo.

@ZZ-ou7gp

7 ай бұрын

Agreed. Reflected image is just so much more engaging

@brucebarnes311

7 ай бұрын

not to mention i have a 150" screen , if it was a tv i would have nowhere to puy my speakers because i wouldnt be able to put them behind it. i think thats a big one. 150" tv's would heat up a room fairly significantly and tbh would probably be uncomfterable on the eyes from the direct light brightness lol

@douglade6202

2 ай бұрын

@@brucebarnes311 I totally agree with this. I currently have a 120" non AT screen, but hope to some day have a 150" AT screen with a 4K laser projector. I prefer watching movies on my 120" screen with projector over our 75" TV. Now We sit closer to the 120" screen than the 75" TV, but I have watched a movie on my 75" TV from about 8' back and it was better, but not the same as the 120" screen from 11' back.

One potential advantage of projection systems is that a screen is far more acoustically friendly than the hard surface of a massive TV screen. Obviously, this affects some speakers more than others, but could be a factor in making the choice.

@dempsey3

7 ай бұрын

Truth is , no TV that I have ever seen can compare to my dedicated room with 143” screen , 85” tvs are great for my kitchen and my wife , but for real Audio and Video , its a projector and real speakers

I feel like this video was personally directed towards me and my recent audio decisions. I just completed my multi-use media living room, with very quality self powered LS60s to eliminate extra electronic clutter, smart Hue lighting synced to my media area, and I also decided to not do wood slats....I do however still love the bright and airy feel of my space!

Andrew, I’ve been watching you for a long time. Your content is so much better than it already was, and I love the direction that you’re going. I’ve been in the business for 30 years, and I think that your pulse industry is second to none. It’s time we start dealing with real people with real problems with their spaces, as opposed to pushing a dedicated room for everything. Bravo!

Great chance of pace, loved the reviews

I love the idea of the video tiling system but it will require the addition of audio for true object based surround sound because you certainly don't want to move your in-wall speakers every time you expand your viewing area. And quality always wins over quantity ! Keep up the good work, Kristi and Andrew, and relax when you get a chance!

@fonkenful

7 ай бұрын

I guess the real revolution would be the inclusion of scalable acoustic drivers built into the display panels themselves - such as Sony has done with some models of their TVs; at least as an option for those less than obsessed with optimal audio at all times.

@fonkenful

7 ай бұрын

@@Sas-wk9lj I think the average home user is probably years from having to worry about how to implement bleeding edge technologies such as this - but then I’ve been wrong before.

I bought a stressless recliner 30 years ago, and it is still the most comfortable seating in the house.

@andrewrobinsonreviews

7 ай бұрын

WOW! That's value. Appreciate you watching!

@conkerman01

7 ай бұрын

my house is full of stressless stuff. I love it!

I get buy right, buy once. But, I think I’m happier always having new equipment to try out. The search for the perfect sound is part of the hook. Thanks!

The only issue I have with TVs over projectors is that even when the TV is off it's still there. The picture quality of my LG UST projector is obviously not as good as my Sony OLED, but it's still very very good. I'll probably be moved to switch back to an emissive panel when the LED tiles get cheaper. Anyway, great report Andrew & Kristie!

@everss02

6 ай бұрын

TV's are heavy ungainly and just too expensive and if you have to move good luck. I only go 65" max, so one person can mount or unmount. I love that the movie room is windowless and quiet, great for napping, and a 125" screen can't be beat. I initially was going to do a 95" inch in our new home, but just moving the thing made me walk away.

This is such a great episode!

Pretty darn cool video! Amazing tech coming down the pike. Loved the thought of the tiled TV. Whole wall of… life sized sports. Talk about being there!

I definitely agree about the tacky factor relating to "marshmallow" home theater seating. A stylish, reclining sofa from West Elm is certainly comfortable and elegant, but it isn't practical for me and wouldn't be practical for a lot of families. My wife loves to munch on buttered popcorn while we watch movies. It's inevitable some of that popcorn is going to end up on the couch and, if it's an expensive West Elm couch, the upholstery would soon be trashed. This is a much bigger issue with families with young children. That's why durable leather or vinyl seating is essential for many home theaters or media rooms just as it is at a movie theater.

@andrewrobinsonreviews

7 ай бұрын

Those sofas can be ordered in leather for what it’s worth.

Loved this new type of video. Great thoughts and ideas as well. I'm now on the 'less is more' bandwagon when it comes to my AV stuff and finding that things like eArc hooked up to some good powered speakers might just be 'enough' for me instead of having cables and wires all over the place and every single outlet in the room occupied, lol. Still not getting rid of my receiver/speaker setup, but coming around to the idea for sure! Thanks to both of you for all the great content, keep up the great work!

Happy Sunday Andrew and Kristi. I simply loved this video especially your coverage of the home space. This is something that most people struggle with. How do I incorporate my AV / stereo system in my living space. The one thing I have always appreciated is how you have setup your living space not only in this home, but the previous one as well. I will be looking out for some of those changes in your styling choices and definitely ask Where the hell did you get it? Cheers

@KristiWright

7 ай бұрын

😍

Great video. Love to see what's coming up. Have a basement spot that will be our casual den, TV room. Sniff sniff... bye slats... I will miss yoy. But see ya! Next! Keep up the great work you two. Love it.

Great video! Love when y'all zoom out and look at the big picture.

@andrewrobinsonreviews

7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Really great video, gave me some great insight on how to approach my setup for the future.

Building my dream house and can’t wait for the wires thru the walls to add my listening rooms comforts .

Fantastic video! In particular the dramatic home theater room design 🔥

@andrewrobinsonreviews

7 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Awesome video!!! That’s why I’m saving for that Yamaha 2000 system. Thank you guys!!!

@andrewrobinsonreviews

7 ай бұрын

And I don't believe you will regret that decision! Thanks for watching!

I like these! Concept videos are cool!

@andrewrobinsonreviews

7 ай бұрын

They're a lot of fun for me and Kristi, so I'm glad you enjoyed it!

Great video idea!

Loved it

Thanks, very helpful

I like this format, and would love to see more, please.

I’d love to see a return to the traditional “console” unit, albeit a more modern and space-saving approach.

@andrewrobinsonreviews

7 ай бұрын

Interesting. A few companies are starting to make bespoke ones but they tend to be pricey, but maybe worth it?

@KristiWright

7 ай бұрын

ME too! I'm totally digging the return of the 70s. Give me all the brutalist furniture!

@_fakeklg

7 ай бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews I love the mid-century consoles, but quite imposing. I’ve thought about gutting one and replacing with modern tech. I’ve seen a few of the type you mentioned. Promising stuff.

@_fakeklg

7 ай бұрын

@@KristiWright totally! And there you go again… keeping it 💯. You never let us down Kristi. 😊

You still can’t put in wall speakers behind a TV. That’s still an area where projection leads. If you want an entire wall image (has anyone ever wanted a smaller screen?) or just don’t want speakers sitting in the room, transparent screens are still relevant. With that said I love where TV and wall screen tech is going. It’s incredible tech. Fun video. You also broke my heart with the wood slat wall comment, but I can’t deny it’s everywhere now.

@xxbabaxx12

3 ай бұрын

the new sony reciever and tv, can linkup the tv's speaker and your center channel to mimic sound coming from the screen. it pretty innovative and works supprisingly well

Love those types of videos.

@andrewrobinsonreviews

7 ай бұрын

So glad!

Loved this video. Your guy’s content is really at its best when you combine both your design expertise/knowledge with your home audio and video knowledge. Can’t wait to see what you do with your living room after the wood slats come out.

I think the nice thing about projectors is that you can have transparent screens. Then all the speakers can be hidden behind it. Other than that TV's are nice because you don't have to have a dark room.

I’ve been watching more and more of your videos starting about a year ago and I have to say I’ve come to love you both, I am now at the point where I actually look forward to watching your videos each week. Please don’t ever stop.

@KristiWright

7 ай бұрын

That's so kind of you. We're so glad you are here!

Love this video!

@andrewrobinsonreviews

7 ай бұрын

Thanks!

I like how you mentioned lighting!

Pls do more of these too thoroughly enjoyed

The idea of a TV wall sounds super cool, so I can get the sensation of having a house on a mountain top when I am actually in the city.

Great video! Food for thought! I was about to out wood slats in, that ends that so! 😃

Really? I’m getting ready to ditch my TV for a projector. Acoustically transparent material with a center channel at ear level and the ability to have an actual 2.35:1 screen are things that TVs will never be able to do.

One thing to add regarding the projectors vs large TVs discussion: a projector plus motorized screen gives the option to have a huge screen without it dominating the room when it is not in use. I'm running a projector with a 110inch motorized screen. A large TV would be too much in our living room from an aesthetics/space point of view. The projector+screen blends in until it's needed. If one's livestyle does not focus around several hours of TV time each day but rather selective movie sessions, a motorized screen plus maybe a smaller TV for 'non critical' viewing is a good option. Regarding image quality it can be matter of preference. I like the technical advantages of an OLED TV but also enjoy the cinema like look of a projector (in a light controlled room).

I live in south Texas 4 hours south of Austin, and I have to agree (when the temp is right) I prefer outdoor entertainment. Loved this video! I’ve been slowly catching on to most of these trends. Glad there is more timeless ideals.

Sad to hear that slatwalls are out, & you're planning on removing yours. I was just about to copy your sound-absorbing project! I'll be interested to see what else you come up with.

@andrewrobinsonreviews

7 ай бұрын

You can still do it if you think it's the right solution for you. In the two years we've now had ours, it's become a look that I see everywhere, including from manufacturers of gear we review, which is not a coincidence. There have been a few instances in the last year where viewers have thought we were involved with a manufacturer's ad campaign because the brand copied our room.

2024 is when we will see the first dolby atmos in floor speakers.

Love the intro music and graphics that you all use. Very tasteful and professional.

@andrewrobinsonreviews

7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

I really enjoyed this!!! The last bit about tv design especially

Joanna Gaines is not gonna be happy about shiplap finally being out of date

@KristiWright

7 ай бұрын

Even Joanna is embracing moodier vibes these days. :)

Excellent comment on the outgoing projectors. I thought i was a projection fan for life....but as prices dip and mounting options increase, im convinced that i may have purchased my last projector. However, since my theater and music area is a shared space, i will worry about the audio refection a tv causes (its why i went pure projection in that room....sigh 😂😂😂😂).

@andrewrobinsonreviews

7 ай бұрын

That reflection fear isn't AS GREAT as some think. It's a bit of a hifi boogieman in my experience.

@Prerich45

7 ай бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews Thank you kind sir!

Andrew, enjoyed the video and your thoughts on 2024 and changes we will or might trend toward, thanks.

As you mention about quality over quantity, I’m legitimately in that faze right now, instead of upgrade some gear to have right now I’m going to go with out, save up and get a pair of the sexy LS60’s. My partner doesn’t really have an interest in high end Hi-Fi but even she commented on the Kef style.

@andrewrobinsonreviews

7 ай бұрын

Not sure if you knew, but the KEFs are currently on sale ($2000 off) bit.ly/38uKhGE They are sexy!

Tasteful video, thanks.

Good video. I like the tile concept. I am about 2 years away from finishing my new HT room. I am now considering to not completely closing it in as a dedicated room and it more of a segment of a great room and using more furniture concepts verses HT seating.

RE: buy quality once - I just bought into this philosophy. Got myself some Dynaudio speakers and an NAD amp. Can’t wait!! 😁

Hi there guys. Loved the video. You should do more of these less review based videos. This one was really nice and enjoyed watching it more than some of the reviews you do. Although your reviews are good also and helped me with purchasing decisions many times. I agree with some of the trends that you mention, but i do think that timeless trends where you can mix and match what you like and still keep it unique to your personality is key. Some of the trends mentioned i already have done in 2023, dark moody colour palettes and zone lightning. I also have used slat walls as dual purpose acoustic treatment solutions in combination with other acoustic materials for sound improvement and also home insulation for heat retention, as well as astetics. Also, im keeping my projection system mainly because i love the reflective image rather than beams of light coming straight to my eyes from the LCD panel. Projected images allow for less fatiguing experience. LCD screens are akin to using nearfield monitor speakers for daily listening, as they would fatigue yours ears too much. So yep, listen, i hear you. Most people want simplicity in their lives and huge TV is just less hassle than setting up a projecter. I get that. And as space in home becomes a priority then i see how that would influence decisions. But for me, and me alone, i am sticking to a projector. I love the look of a soft reflected image. I would certainly love the in wall speakers you mentioned as that would be great, the cost of hacking walls etc maybe not my idea of fun at the moment, so will stick to typical speakers for now. Please keep up the lovely work you both do. Its a great KZread channel, and always enjoy the content. Cheers 🎉

Great content. Indeed, buy once, buy right. 30 years in between stereo upgrades ! Not bad...

Afternoon Andrew and Kristi

@andrewrobinsonreviews

7 ай бұрын

Good morning! Hope you enjoy the video.

@KristiWright

7 ай бұрын

Good day to you too!

I think Home Automation is finally getting interesting. I can see Spotify integrations and even things like video fireplaces being a thing.

@TriAmpHiFi

7 ай бұрын

The opposite is occurring simultaneously. From DIY Heat Pumps, PEX flexible plumbing, low voltage wiring and wireless products, custom home builders are choosing simpler systems whether they be modular or require no skilled labor. Reggae, Funk & Brass 🔈🔉🔊

@overwilhelmed

7 ай бұрын

Home automation excels in the hands of the DIYer. By using sensors in creative ways, you can make very useful smart home things happen. For example, a water sensor on my Christmas tree alerts me via text and Alexa when the water is getting low. I didn't buy any "Christmas tree smart stand" - just some double sided tape and a few zip ties on an existing stand. Works flawlessly.

Cool video guys. Projector might be dying indeed but that's a slow death... Can't think of a truly affordable 150-inch TV before quite some time! So my next screen will still be a projector!

only caveat for separate/additional gear to supplement and complete singular tasks is with home theater & AvRs penchant for stating '11.2' etc... but then finding out you need a separate amp for 2, or even 4 of the channels. I picked up an RZ50 and then grabbed a simple Fosi 2 channel as the 50 is unable to drive all 11.2 unless you swap the Surround Backs to Rear Height assignment and then pre-out the Surround Backs to the additional amp. . I'm all for it though, as it forced me to finally tear everything down and rewire to eliminate the clutter and improve cable length. 1 thing NOBODY talks about is how aggravating it is to try and order cables for a specific layout and being forced to over-order length because you need 16' and the one you've got your heart set on is only available in 3', 6', 10', 25' and 50' 😡🤬

Love this video - thank you!!!

@andrewrobinsonreviews

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and for the support!

@KristiWright

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! We keep threatening to start a design-focused channel. The idea of starting over with no subs is scary though! It's so much work. LOL. Enjoy your day! Oh - if you ever find yourself feeling anxious or unable to shake a state of mind, believe it or not, sprinting (as in running) as fast as you can, even if it's just down the street, really helps. Doctor recommended. :)

@LeezahB

7 ай бұрын

@@KristiWright sprinting!!! Okay thank you!! And Kristi, if you did start a new channel, I think you would quickly have a lot of subs! For instance, I would subscribe DAY ONE!!!❤️

@LeezahB

7 ай бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews of course!! Love you guys!!

@fonkenful

7 ай бұрын

FWIW, I think you’d get a lot of subscribers to a design channel.

Manufactures should let everyone know up front how long they will support their products with updates

@fonkenful

7 ай бұрын

As Don Fontaine would thunder; “ In a world where ….” 🤭

I love my Onkyo RZ 50, it streams hi res, 2 channel is awesome, and HT is phenomenal.

Bought a 98" TV and JMGO projector at the same time. Was going to return one. Ended up keeping both. TVs lack that theater experience, while the projector give you that. For sports, I love the quad games on the 98" though.

This was different, but I loved it!

@andrewrobinsonreviews

7 ай бұрын

I'm glad. Thank you for taking a break from the usual with us!

Great forecast for 2024. Quality over quantity is the path forward. Agree that projectors unless in a dedicated theatre room are likely to be a relic of the past. I will be keeping mine for a while yet.

Bigger TVs nullify a lot of value of a TV in terms of set up pain. Ultimately, i dont want to compromise on size, 180" or die.

I am currently looking to simplify my hifi gear. Good call.

@andrewrobinsonreviews

7 ай бұрын

Glad the video resonated with you! Thanks for watching!

Love the fact that you get into home design, too! Maybe you could do a collab with Nick Lewis or some other design youtuber!

@andrewrobinsonreviews

7 ай бұрын

I would welcome that opportunity!

My 2 cents...If you like wood slats, keep them! I like them when done right and I can't wait till I finish my living room.

Ive had an electric powered reclining sofa for a couple years now that I got from Macys. I really like it.

Big affordable TVs are a long time away, but they are definitely coming. As far as separates go in HT, they are not going anywhere. From someone who has been doing HT for 30 years and used receivers for 25 of them, there is no way separating the amplification from the processing on its own PSU will be replaced anytime soon. I was that guy who said it was crazy to spend that much money on separates when my Marantz receivers sounded so good until I went to Marantz separates. Huge difference.

Nice video Andrew! Do you plan on doing a video on the new Zidoo UHD5000? I would love to know how the player sounds!

@andrewrobinsonreviews

6 ай бұрын

No plans at present.

Hey love the idea of making your place automated with lights and blinds .Most my home is done now to ,But it might be a good idea to let people know that a lot of these devices run in the cloud and if they go broke you have a device that is useless ,I run home assistant and Zegbee which is all local.Denon and a few others run local to .

You guys should review speakers from coastal if there is going to be a focus on outside living, especially their bollard speakers. Its like having a full range speaker system outside in the elements.

American Furniture Warehouse/AFW has a modular sofa/sectional called Adapt. Every seat is a chaise. It is different and unique. I highly recommend it for that home theatre/living room setup. I've had an Adapt sectional for several months now and I'm really enjoying it.

I would like the custom TV size with tiles. My main TV area, the 85" TV cannot be perfectly centered in the space because of where the studs are. A tileable TV would be great because then I probably could get it more centered than where it is now.

You should do a video on the tile tech and what the future brings. Would be a nice short video.

I'm in!

@andrewrobinsonreviews

7 ай бұрын

Hope you enjoy the video!

3 days into owning the TCL 98 and wow does it make everything interesting to watch...

You'll never take my row of theater seats! Hahaha

Projectors havent been cool for a while. However being able to quickly roll up the screen and just have a music room will be a part of my setup forever

Let's be honest, most people don't have the space/wall for 85" or larger TVs. Rooms have widows, doors, closets, fireplaces/mantles, not to mention they weigh a ton and most DYI'ers won't be able to wall mount them. Also, sitting 15 to 18 feet away, as most people do, anything bigger then 75/77" is like sitting in the front row at the theater.

Thanks for the video. I HOPE that high-quality UST projectors will become much more affordable in 2024, I love the concept but they're too expensive and often important features are missing, it still feels kind of niche. While TVs offer more performance at a given price, I just don't want this big black surface to dominate my living room and am therefore waiting for an UST that checks all my boxes

Something I don’t get is the perennial debate TV x Projector. They are two very different things. A THEATER image will never be a TV image (or vice-versa), no matter sizes. Anyway…

@andrewrobinsonreviews

7 ай бұрын

More and more theaters are going to be switching to LED-based displays in hopes of keeping up with TV tech and the home viewing experience. Some already have and the viewer reactions to those screenings have been incredibly positive.

@alvarocoutinho3103

7 ай бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews if this effectively happens it will be, IMHO, very sad. It will be, literally, the extinction of an image “species”. 😞😉

I know one trend in audio that will continue to flourish. Your channel and other ones i tune into are consistently worth my time. I bet your stock continues to rise

@andrewrobinsonreviews

7 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Agree on the wooden slats. I saw an ad on Instagram from a company that sells those stick-on wooden slats and I thought to myself, yup these are now played out. The buy once, buy right also is also a great advice. My Dad still uses his Carver gear he bought 30 years ago. I had recently bought a older McIntosh MC202 power amp to go with the McIntosh C15 preamp we’ve had for the last 20 years and I intend to keep these pieces for the long haul as long as they work and are serviceable.

I could be wrong, but I feel subwoofers are out in 2024 unless you have a dedicated home theater room. I struggled for two decades trying to get a subwoofer just right in multi-use rooms (living room, family room) and never got it right. After a recent purchase of a pair of Klipsch RP-8000F II and going through the same subwoofer angst as I've always done, I removed the subwoofer from my system. The towers provide more than enough bass and I've come to a conclusion that a subwoofer is not necessary in these rooms. My family agrees too. Better yet, without the subwoofer in the room, the room seems more spacious.

@Safetytrousers

7 ай бұрын

My B&W tiny sub in my small flat works a treat.

@KristiWright

7 ай бұрын

Subwoofers are such an eyesore and they often want to be somewhere unrealistic in order to sound their best. It would be nice to find a better solution for them. Maybe an in-wall? ...if along a wall is where they perform best.

@totalplonker824

7 ай бұрын

I would never give up on my stereo pair of rel 8-in down firing subs. Yeah sure, your floor standers go down to 32hz, which probably covers 99% of music. However, it's the subwoofers that brings the extra warmth and emotion to the music.

You have put the Dalton Motion 120-inch Black Leather couch on my radar in a big way. This just might be the couch for me. Was it too soft? I do like support with comfort on top over just sheer sink in comfort alone.

Thanks! I found your channel looking over reviews for a Sony AN 10000. I was wondering if you would give me some quick tips. I’m not solid on the receiver but it may do the trick. I’m doing Klipsche speakers 3 in the front, 2 rear surrounds and 2 ceilings with 2 more 15 inch subs. I think I’m on the right track. What do you 2 think? I can’t wait! I’m wiring through the wall into my first DIY attempt at a professional looking utility closet. So much fun.

@andrewrobinsonreviews

7 ай бұрын

Sounds like a fun project. If you need dual sub outs and want those sub outs to be independent the Sony AN1000 (or any Sony AVR) will not be the AVR for you. You will need to look at Marantz or Denon for dual, independent sub outs.

When TV’s reach 110 inch for $5k , that will be the end of projector era for me. Less than 110” is still too small to replace a projector in a proper movie room. I think it’s going to take another 2-3 years before we start seeing projector being replaced by TV’s in home cinema rooms. Sweet spot is 85’’ inch for daily watching and drop down that 120” screen for serious movie night! There is something about projection that people just love. That said the people rocking 130” and above P screens wont be able to settle for the 100-110 tv’s. The size difference is just too much.

@justincrossley1913

7 ай бұрын

Exactly right a front projector can go way bigger then a tv and the screens can be different aspect ratios no tv can do that

@dancampbell992

7 ай бұрын

And then if your man cave /media room is in your basement….you can’t move a big tv down there because of the stairs and a turn at the bottom.

@canillocanillo3371

7 ай бұрын

@@dancampbell992 True!

Most i agree with, but projectors aren't going anywhere. A 120", 150" or even larger are massively larger than 100" and ultra short throw projectors can legit be watched in daylight.

@andrewrobinsonreviews

7 ай бұрын

Charles, appreciate you kicking off the projection vs TV debate this morning. I am anticipating a spirited discussion surrounding this very notion. Curious, did you watch to the end and our longer projection vs TV discussion?

@charlesking678

7 ай бұрын

​@robinsonbrand of course. As I was typing the first comment and hit send, I heard you and kristi cover this topic. I could see the tiles being a game changer as well.

@BobbyDazzler888

7 ай бұрын

Tv can be annoyingly reflective

@brandonjohnson8839

7 ай бұрын

@@andrewrobinsonreviews jumping in, we got a projector that we knew was a step down from a modern tv, but In line with Christie’s point of ‘hiding the tv’, the price of cabinetry, false wall or rising tv system was going to be way more than a (hand-portable) projector and a rising projector screen. Our mission 770s and marantz 70s (silver) frame a huge and well-used bookshelf/desk system, and the screen rises up when we want movie time. the portable projector (anker nebula cosmos) lives in a bookshelf next to the couch, with hidden power cords near the positions we usually put it in. Daily tv isn’t as important as audio for us, and having the room not dominated by a ever present tv was worth the step down in contrast and perfermance, and the added vinyl-Esque ritual of setting up the room for a movie night.

Great video, I like a lot of what you're saying, but I'm out and never will be in on the non-stereo internet speaker things. I also prefer separates, but I'm settled and not upgrading for a decade, at least.