Aug 18 Podcast #1112: Listener Speaker Configurations
This week Braden tells his Soundbar saga and Ara bought an Airpod Max. We also have early results of our Listener Speaker Configuration Survey. Plus we read your emails and the week’s news.
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Today's Show:
News:
- Free ad-supported TV streaming services are booming, 1 in 3 U.S. viewers tune in
- Netflix, Amazon and Hulu Hegemony Is Waning, Survey Says
- SHARP Aquos XLED TVs: A Game Changer For Independent Retailers
- Cable, Broadcast TV Viewing Falls Below 50% For First Time As Streaming Gains Steam
Other:
- HT Guys Music Playlist on Apple Music
- HT Guys Music Playlist on Amazon Music
- HT Guys Music Playlist on Spotify
- Ara's Woodworking
Listener Speaker Configurations
On the last show we asked you to tell us what type of speaker configurations you are listening to. This week we will give you the results and provide you some resources for getting the most out of your setup.
Atmos 32%
7 Channel 32%
5 Channel 32%
Soundbar 2 channel 26.5%
6 Channel 6%
9 Channel 3%
Small Den/Bedroom ~250 Square feet Soundbar or 2.1
Family/Bonus Room up to 300 square feet 5.1
Greater than 300 square feet 7.1 - Consider seating as well. 7.1 systems need space behind the seating positions to be properly configured.
Atmos
There is an option in all of the above scenarios for Atmos. The question is whether it's worth it or not. Ask yourself the following questions:
- Are you more concerned about sound effects vs sound quality. If the answer is yes, put more of your budget towards Atmos capability.
- Is your room big enough to fully utilize Atmos speakers? While you can put Atmos anywhere, do you need it? A 5.1 system in a small room will provide you with a dynamic experience that can overwhelm the senses. Is there someplace else you can put resources to improve the experience like room treatments or better front speakers?
- How much content do you watch that has Atmos? Of course this can change as more movies and TVs are mixed for Atmos.
- Do I have a good subwoofer? You will get more bang for your buck improvement in your theater with a properly sized and configured subwoofer than by adding Atmos.
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Reginald Boyd El Cerrito California, San Francisco Bay area
Oppo 203 blue ray player
Marantz SA 11S3 SACD player
Emotive RMC 1L Pre-pro
McIntosh labs mc 205 5 ch power amp
Apple TV 4th gen. 4K
Musical fidelity x can v3 / with stand-alone power supply headphone amp
Grado labs headphones RS1, RS2, and GS 3000
POLK AUDIO SPEAKERS LSI 15 floor standing, LSI fx surround speakers, LSIM 704 center Channel
SVS sb4000
subwoofer
Sony XR 65A8Oj OLED UHD 4K tv andTARA LABS and blue JEANS CABLES Various Models and Apple Mac mini running Roon, the software
New component: Roon Nucleus Music server replaces the Mac mini for running Roon software.
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