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Two years after his wife's death, oceanographer and former navy SEAL, Atticus Young, attempts to reconcile with his rebellious daughter, Giona, by taking her on the scuba dive of a lifetime-swimming with a pod of peaceful humpback whales in the Gulf of Maine. But the beauty of the sea belies a terror from the deep-a horrific creature as immense as it is ancient. There is no blood, no scream, no fight. Giona is swallowed whole by the massive jaws. Only Atticus remains to suffer the shame of t ...
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Tom's back! Thanks to Lee & Joe for co-hosting last week. AirPods Pro 2 get FDA approval as hearing aids. PS5 Pro. Motorized UST Projector Cabinets. The post AV Rant #933: All One Sentence appeared first on AV Rant.By Tom Andry
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AV Rant #932: CEDIA 2024 Slideshow and News with Joe Klusnick
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It’s our CEDIA Special! Guest co-host Joe Klusnick takes us through a slideshow of photos to share his in-person experiences from the show floor. Plus we cover the product announcement news from Epson, JVC, Sony, Barco, Stewart, Screen Innovations, Elite Prime Vision, SVS, Just Video Walls, OSD, Emotiva & others. Pictures shown in this episode: htt…
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AV Rant #931: Unexpectedly Not CEDIA
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Things did not go according to plan! We had intended to cover CEDIA 2024 with Joe Klusnick this episode. But the internet wouldn’t allow it. So we’re hoping to record a second episode this week to set things right. Keep an eye out! Apple’s iPhone 16 event included AirPods Pro 2 becoming hearing aids. Kaleidescape […] The post AV Rant #931: Unexpect…
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AV Rant #930: Baby with the Bathwater
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Tom had to leave before the end of this episode, and we’re a little rushed this week. But lots of questions answered. Plus, Lumagen announced new outboard video processor models: Radiance Pro 4140 at the “low” end, and 8K ArtisaN at the high end. And Denon’s new AVR-A10H Receiver model comes just short of what […] The post AV Rant #930: Baby with t…
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AV Rant #929: Put a Normal Person in the Room
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Epson’s new Q-Series projectors go for high brightness and high prices. Kaleidescape announced their highest-capacity 123 TB solid state Terra Prime Server. Portrait Displays released their new C6 HDR5000 Colorimeter along with a strange rebate offer. And Chick-fil-A needs its own streaming service for some reason. Pictures shown in this episode: h…
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Short episode this week. It’s Rob’s fault! We have a few more thoughts on the conceptual basis for Trinnov WaveForming. Emotiva has new XPA C Series amps with a more compact chassis. Paramount Television Studios has been shut down. And Epson unveiled a new QB1000 4K LCD projector. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBEb43 00:00:0…
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AV Rant #926: EarFun Air Pro 4 Review
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Tom is impressed overall by the EarFun Air Pro 4 ANC Earphones. Google TV Streamer officially announced. TCL NXTFRAME TVs take on Samsung’s The Frame. Warner Bros Discovery erased the Cartoon Network website. And there’s a bonus interview episode from us this week with Trinnov! Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBDi2K 00:00:00 –…
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AV Rant #927: Interview with Dave Pedigo from Trinnov Audio on WaveForming
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We interview Dave Pedigo, COO and Global Director of Training for Trinnov Audio to learn all about Trinnov WaveForming, which has just been made available to all Trinnov owners. Visit https://www.trinnov.com/waveforming/ to learn more! Check out our YouTube version of this interview here: https://youtu.be/Sygmf6RAynM Pictures shown in this episode:…
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Tom is using the Maxwell headset again. And he is audio-only this week. It wasn’t the plan. But there’s a lot going on behind the scenes! You’ll hear all about it. MadVR has introduced their Envy Core Video Processor and optional Premium Pack to bring down the price of entry. And Value Electronics crowned Sony the […] The post AV Rant #925: Here’s …
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AV Rant #924: Maxwell Wireless Gaming Headset Preview
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Another new microphone test! Tom uses the Audeze Maxwell Wireless Gaming Headset to record this week. No post processing applied so you can hear its own microphone noise reduction in action. JBL has introduced their MA Series AV Receivers and Stage 2 Series speakers with a focus on good looks and ease of use. And […] The post AV Rant #924: Maxwell …
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Kaleidescape’s new Strato V Movie Player is a standalone unit that significantly lowers the price of entry. Is Apple buying Masimo Consumer (formerly Sound United)? We have our doubts. And top performing subwoofer options in India from a helpful listener. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBB6mY 00:00:00 – Intro 00:08:01 – What …
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AV Rant #922: Go Back to Your Hovel
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Tom is back! Our thanks to Joe Klusnick for guest co-hosting last week. New SVS SoundPath Speaker Level Subwoofer Adapter. Xbox Game Pass price increases and tier changes. Xbox Cloud Gaming on Amazon Fire TV Sticks. And Sonos “Lasso” Atmos SoundBar. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBzYXh 00:00:00 – Intro We find out where Tom …
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Joe Klusnick returns to guest co-host this week while Tom is away. Paramount and Skydance will merge. Samsung and LG reduce their investments in microLED. MacOS Sequoia adds HDMI Passthrough. And Joe shares his experiences at MWAVE 2024. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjByYzY 00:00:00 – Intro Welcome back to AVRant, Joe! 00:02…
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AV Rant #920: The Only One That Satisfies
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Happy 4th of July! Happy Canada Day! And you’ll be happy Tom is back on his regular mic! The six Alamo Drafthouse locations that shut down will all be reopened. Redbox’ parent company files for bankruptcy. Tidal’s app will only be available on the most popular operating platforms moving forward. And Arendal Sound announces a […] The post AV Rant #9…
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Tom is trying out another new mic again. How’s this one? Netflix House locations will open in malls next year. Tidal drops MQA and commits to Atmos. Redbox misses an important debt payment. And The Last Screenwriter – a film written by AI – has its theatrical premiere cancelled. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBwQ8p 00:00:00 …
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Yes, Tom is back to using his old mic! Thanks for all the feedback. Isn’t it nice when we can all universally agree on something? News-wise, the Alamo Drafthouse chain of theaters has been purchased by Sony Pictures Entertainment for an undisclosed amount. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBvJCf 00:00:00 – Intro What was up wit…
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Tom is using a new mic. We welcome your feedback. Neither of us is impressed :p ELAC announced new Debut 3.0 Series speakers. Microsoft announced “new” Xbox Series X/S consoles. And TCL will probably make 130-inch TVs, with up to 148-inches being possible if they want to. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBuFER 00:00:00 – Intro…
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Sony’s PlayStation VR2 is getting a PC adapter. MIT researchers created a sound-suppressing fabric. Measurements of acoustically transparent fabrics. A spreadsheet tool for getting subwoofer recommendations. And our Godzilla Minus One reviews! Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBtBue 00:00:00 – Intro Our minor mishaps while reco…
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Sonos Ace Headphones fail to impress us. Comcast’s StreamSaver bundle gets a price and complicated rules to go ad-free. Apple TV 4K settings. And we have tech issues and a hard out this week! Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjBstbG 00:00:00 – Intro 00:03:15 – What We Watched Rob watched Evil (S.4, Ep.1), Godzilla x Kong: […] Th…
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Onkyo & Integra have new Stereo Receivers, and the Integra packs exciting features for installers while costing less than expected. Comcast StreamSaver bundles Peacock, Netflix & Apple TV+. ESPN, Fox Sports & Warner Bros. Discovery’s sports streaming bundle is named Venu. And LG’s Signature OLED R rollable OLED TV is discontinued. Pictures shown in…
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The final episode of Kronos, featuring a brutal climax and stunning finale!
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The bloody battle for the Titan continues while Giona continues to debate her situation and Kronos comes under attack.
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Atticus opens a can of pain on the crew of the Titan while Oshea and Andrea try to make contact with the outside world. Meanwhile, Giona begins to figure out what's going on.
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What is Kronos? That is the question Atticus, Oshea and Andrea attempt to uncover...but Trevor has other plans for them.
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In the wake of Atticus's startling discovery, alliances melt down and aggression ratchets up. Who can be trusted and who is the true enemy is put to the test.
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Atticuss descends for a face-to-face confrontation with Kronos and finds himself in no way prepared for the encounter.
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O'shea gives Atticus a tip that results in a showdown between Atticus and Remus. Andrea makes her way on board the Titan. Atticus and Andrea tend to wounds, physical and emotional. Trevor and Remus add "peeping Tom" to their list of offenses.
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Episode Seven – Kronos emerges as the hunt begins. The recovered video of Atticus’s first encounter with Kronos is watched. Andrea makes a bold, life-threatening decision while Atticus and Trevor up the stakes in the plot for revenge.
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The beast is tracked while Atticus and Trevor plan a dive to retrieve his camera. Atticus is shown "Ray" a mantra ray shaped, heavily armed mini-sub. On the dive they meet a basking shark, get the camera and flee to the surface, where the hunt begins!
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Andrea tracks down The Titan. Atticus and Trevor forge a relationship as Atticus mourns Giona. Andrea confronts Trevor via loudspeaker--drugged, Atticus sleeps through it. History on the creature is uncovered going back to 1638...and they're tracking it.
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Atticus collects what he needs from home, dealing with hard emotions and meets Trevor on board The Titan, his mega yacht. Andrea searches for Atticus at home, then at sea. Trevor shows Atticus the collection a 30 ft shark named Laurel and plots the hunt.
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Atticus enters the hospital after radioing a S.O.S. and passing out. Andrea who saves him turns out to be an old friend...nearly fiance. Trevor Manfred finds out about the creature, heads to New Hampshire, offering Atticus his help in killing the beast.
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Andrea Vincent rescues a French woman from something huge beneath the water. Atticus and Giona bond, go diving in the gulf of Maine with humpback whales, which are spooked by something large...just before Giona is swallowed whole by the creature.
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1637 - Something large eats John Wheelright and spits him back on shore. Present - Atticus Young, ex-Navy Seal turned oceanographer/widower/father of 16 year old, Giona, mourns his wife's death two years previous. A fishing boat encounters something huge.
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