God of War Ragnarok is officially out, and with it, Santa Monica Studios has given us a lot of options in regards to the graphical settings as well as some slightly confusing audio settings. I'll also talk about how to get the best HDR experience and what you can do if you find certain HDR settings on LG OLEDs a bit too dim.
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TIMESTAMPS Intro - 00:00 HDR settings (PS5 HDR system level calibration) - 00:24 4K/60Hz settings - 02:30 4K/120Hz settings - 03:52 4K/120Hz with VRR settings - 05:20 Audio Calibration settings - 07:06 Film grain and motion blur settings - 08:36 My recommended settings for home theaters - 09:01 These settings may help other display types as well - 09:53 How does it look at 1440p resolution? - 10:05 If you find HGiG TOO dim - 10:58
God of War Ragnarok | HDR, GRAPHICS & AUDIO SETTINGS for HOME THEATERHome Theater Gamer2022-11-09 | #hometheater #hometheatergamer #godofwarragnarok
God of War Ragnarok is officially out, and with it, Santa Monica Studios has given us a lot of options in regards to the graphical settings as well as some slightly confusing audio settings. I'll also talk about how to get the best HDR experience and what you can do if you find certain HDR settings on LG OLEDs a bit too dim.
Enjoy the video? Feel free to hit the like button and subscribe to the channel. Thanks for watching!
Interested in picking up a copy of God of War Ragnarok*? amzn.to/3G0GUp6
*Disclaimer: Brad (Home Theater Gamer) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to www.amazon.com.
TIMESTAMPS Intro - 00:00 HDR settings (PS5 HDR system level calibration) - 00:24 4K/60Hz settings - 02:30 4K/120Hz settings - 03:52 4K/120Hz with VRR settings - 05:20 Audio Calibration settings - 07:06 Film grain and motion blur settings - 08:36 My recommended settings for home theaters - 09:01 These settings may help other display types as well - 09:53 How does it look at 1440p resolution? - 10:05 If you find HGiG TOO dim - 10:58Lets Talk About Back in the day... - Eyes & Ears PodcastHome Theater Gamer2024-10-16 | Let's face it - nostalgia is a HUGE seller these days. But are we holding onto the past thinking it really was a better time when it comes to car audio, going to the movie theater on a Friday night, or popping in that fresh new Korn album in your CD player? (heehee!) Or do we really have unprecedented times right now? Let's discuss!Chatting with NICK BROWN from SVS | AUDIO ADVICE LIVE 2024Home Theater Gamer2024-10-03 | Totally forgot I shot this at Audio Advice Live 2024! In this video I talk to Nick Brown from SVS about their company, their new products, warranty and so much more!
Nick and the fine folks over at SVS have been a huge supporter of my channel since I started, sending my products to review even when I was a lowly channel with less than 1,000 subscribers. They've been super awesome to work with and are just generally great all around guys. This video is NOT sponsored in any way shape or form. I shot this on my own and just wanted to chat with Nick.
Please note: this video was filmed prior to SVS launching their new Evolution subwoofers at CEDIA, so that unfortunately wasn't part of the discussion here.
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TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 00:17 - SVS’s Audio Advice Live experience 01:23 - SVS’s goal when designing speakers 01:53 - Pricing of new Evolution Pinnacles 02:10 - SVS price to performance 02:46 - Why choose SVS? 04:18 - SVS’s warranty discussion 05:54 - My SVS experience 08:22 - SVS packages can save you money 08:32 - SVS Ultra Evolution Series 11:22 - New Elevation speakers?APERION AUDIO (with Collin Lybarger ) - Eyes & Ears PodcastHome Theater Gamer2024-09-25 | Hooray! Both Brad and I have a wonderful relationship with Collin from Aperion Audio that already spans many years! Let's talk about speakers, interconnects, and anything else that comes up with one of the most laid back, badass drummers on the planet that just happens to work for a super cool company with kick ass speakers!Sofabaton X1S - UNBOXING & SETUP!Home Theater Gamer2024-09-19 | #hometheater #sofabaton #hometheatergamer The Sofabaton X1S aims to replace all of your standard remotes with a singular remote (similar to the now discontinued Logitech Harmony remotes), and has some pretty nifty features and setup process. In this video, I'll unbox and setup the X1S, going through adding devices via its iOS app. Stay tuned for the full review!
Link from video: Purchase the Sofabaton X1S directly from Sofabaton here: sofabaton.com/product/x1s Be sure to use discount code BRADHTG at checkout to get 20% off your purchase of the Sofabaton X1S!
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00:00 - Intro 00:35 - Discount code 01:13 - Unboxing… COMMENCE! 05:01 - Hub placement options 06:08 - Connection Smart Hub to Sofabaton app 08:20 - All device remotes I’ll be replacing 08:55 - Adding devices (LG C1 OLED) 09:43 - Power settings and source config 10:57 - LG OLED power config issue 12:56 - Creating Activities 15:26 - Adding a custom activity (Play PC) 16:15 - Testing the X1S out! 19:29 - Some slight setup issuesKALEIDESCAPE vs THE WORLD - Eyes & Ears PodcastHome Theater Gamer2024-09-18 | Kaleidescape sure did make a splash with their Stratos V player, dropping the price of entry to $3,995. Still a lot of money, but do the benefits outweigh the costs? Is doing it DIY with the likes of an R-Volution or Zidoo or similar still worth it in the end? Come join the conversation!UPGRADES - When & How Often? - Eyes & Ears PodcastHome Theater Gamer2024-09-13 | These days it seems like technology is changing and evolving on a day-to-day basis. So how often should we be spending that cash in order to achieve better results from the system we own? Let's discuss that and more in today's episode! Weeee!AMA #2!! | Eyes & Ears PodcastHome Theater Gamer2024-09-04 | In this episode, we once again let the audience be in control, answering any questions that your little hearts desire! Of course there will be tangents, so come one, come all and let's hang out together!When Is Too Much...Too Much?Home Theater Gamer2024-08-30 | In this episode, we go over a dreaded topic...downscaling. Is a significant other complaining about your latest upgrade? Is it a little more than you bargained for? Is it more of an eyesore than you anticipated and you need to take a step back? Let's discuss!Is AI Ruining Classic Films Now? - Eyes & Ears Podcast Episode 18Home Theater Gamer2024-08-14 | Up until recently, the act of remastering a classic film from yesteryear meant rescans of negatives, and painstaking removal of blemishes and dust particles, frame-by-frame. But now, with advancements in AI tech, it seems there are directors or studios out there taking shortcuts with AI to remove those blemishes at break-neck speeds. What's happening here? Well, let's discuss... :)ARE EXPOS FUN FOR CONSUMERS? - Eyes & Ears Podcast Episode 17Home Theater Gamer2024-07-24 | In this episode, Ealan and Brad discuss their past experiences going to trade shows and expos such as CEDIA, MWAVE, CES and more, while also talking about the potential importance of general consumers going to such trade shows. Thanks for watching and listening!CHANNELS & MORE CHANNELS! - Eyes & Ears Podcast Episode 16Home Theater Gamer2024-07-03 | Is there such a thing as too many channels in a home theater system? What's the cutoff? What's the minimum? Is there a case for each size of configuration? We have a special guest for this one, so tune in and check out the stream for another great discussion about home audio and such! Booyah!PHYSICAL MEDIA FOR LIFE! - Eyes & Ears Podcast Episode 15Home Theater Gamer2024-06-26 | We've said it before, and we'll say it again throughout this podcast episode - physical media still rules! Or at least uncompressed, full-bandwidth content that may either be on a disc or perhaps on a NAS server somewhere in your house. :) Let's talk about it!IS 8K ON THE WAY OUT? | Eyes & Ears Podcast Episode 14Home Theater Gamer2024-06-12 | 8K was all the rage a few years ago, but with Sony recently removing the 8K badge from their PS5 boxes, could this be the start of the end of the push for 8K? Let's talk about that!SWITCHING to the SilverStone Grandia 11 PC CASEHome Theater Gamer2024-06-06 | #hometheater #hometheatergamer #htpc The home theater revamp is complete, but one lingering issue some of you pointed out in the comment section alluded to the PC kind of feeling out of place. While I initially said that "hey, I like the PC there!" The reality was I just didn't really want to spend anymore money. However, after thinking it over I decided to pick up the SilverStone Grandia 11 PC case to put all of my components in. Join me on my journey as I swap everything from one PC case to another, go over fan setup and temperatures and more!
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TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - Why the SIlverStone Grandia 11? 02:37 - Temps in the Phanteks P400A 04:10 - Some AIO notes about mounting pressure 05:07 - Time-lapsing removing stuff from the old case! 07:40 - SilverStone Grania 11 interior 09:41 - PC build TIME LAPSE TIME! 17:34 - SilverStone Grandia 11 TEMPS 18:44 - GPU undervolt temps 19:35 - My thoughts on the overall case and build experience 21:58 - What about noise level? 22:58 - Would I recommend the SilverStone Grandia 11?WHAT MAKES (OR BREAKS) AN IMMERSIVE MIX? | Eyes & Ears Podcast Episode 13Home Theater Gamer2024-05-29 | With the Diamond Luxe edition of Gravity now obsolete with the Blu-ray re-issue on Amazon as of May 14th, 2024, Brad and I wanted to discuss WHY it's still the best immersive mix out there, which other mixes are our favorites, and what should make a mix immersive. Check it out!(PRE-RECORDED) INTERVIEW WITH NEWAURO BV CTO!!! | Eyes & Ears Podcast Episode 12Home Theater Gamer2024-05-14 | In this pre-recorded video, we chat with NEWAURO BV CTO Bert Van Daele about Auro's new lease on life. How have things changed since purchasing the company in 2022, and what of the future of Auro 3D?
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TIMESTAMPSASK US ANYTHING!! | Eyes & Ears Podcast Episode 11Home Theater Gamer2024-05-08 | Download the podcast version of this live stream every Wednesday if you'd rather listen to it! Search Eyes & Ears podcast on your favorite platform!
In this episode, we're starting a tradition! With every episode that ends with a "1," we're gonna answer your questions about stuff! No topic, just flying by the seat of our pants, talking about whatever comes up, and bringing y'all along for the ride! :)CAN AI EVEN HELP WITH HOME THEATER? | Eyes & Ears Podcast Episode 10Home Theater Gamer2024-05-01 | Download the podcast version of this live stream every Wednesday if you'd rather listen to it! Search Eyes & Ears podcast on your favorite platform!
With AI generative artwork and videos all the rage nowadays, is there a future where AI can help solve issues in your home theater? Whether that be enlarging a picture to near-perfect pixel density, or advancements in room correction software? And do you even use voice commands with Google or Alexa or Siri? Let's discuss!Home Theater REVAMP - PART TWOHome Theater Gamer2024-04-29 | Part TWO is here! Come along for the ride as I update and redo a few key things in the home theater for improved sound (especially up front), add back surrounds and redo the wire management. Thanks of watching!
Links to products talked about in the video*: FITUEYES TV Floor Stand: amzn.to/3JAWIQ8 PERLESMITH Height Adjustable Speaker Stands (pair): amzn.to/3UjqMoj FosPower Banana Plugs: amzn.to/4dhsKyi
*Disclaimer: Brad (Home Theater Gamer) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to www.amazon.com.
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 00:28 - Slight recap of the last video 02:14 - Somewhere in time, I’m still routing cables… 03:47 - Being bald sucks sometimes 05:03 - Relocating the front subs 05:35 - Trying to figure out PC placement 05:55 - Retrieving back surround cables 06:37 - Assembling PERLESMITH speaker stands 07:22 - A note on back surround height… 07:49 - Quick tip: laser levels are AWESOME! 08:33 - Revamp is complete! (ok… not quite yet) 08:45 - Upgrading the back surround speakers 09:15 - Pioneer BS21 vs Pioneer BS22 measurement comparison 09:54 - Swapping out the old back surrounds 10:08 - Revamp is NOW officially done (for real this time) 10:40 - Sound quality difference? 11:16 - Side surrounds relocated 11:54 - Back surround = better immersion? 14:00 - OCA’s “Audyssey One” calibration thoughts 14:56 - I might try OCA’s Supreme Audyssey Calibration 15:14 - An issue I faced with Audyssey One 15:52 - Go check out Obsessive Compulsive Audiophile! The final thing I want to mention… 16:37 - A white PC case in a home theater? 17:00 - My recent CPU and GPU upgradesHome Theater REVAMP - PART ONEHome Theater Gamer2024-04-26 | Hey everyone! It's finally happened. Part ONE is here! Come along for the ride as I update and redo a few key things in the home theater for improved sound (especially up front), add back surrounds and redo the wire management. Thanks of watching!
Links to products talked about in the video*: FITUEYES TV Floor Stand: amzn.to/3JAWIQ8 PERLESMITH Height Adjustable Speaker Stands (pair): amzn.to/3UjqMoj FosPower Banana Plugs: amzn.to/4dhsKyi
*Disclaimer: Brad (Home Theater Gamer) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to www.amazon.com.
TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Intro 00:30 - Overview of the video! 01:57 - Foreshadowing… 03:21 - Speaker wire and HDMI cables… 04:29 - TV is down! 04:45 - Removing the center channel 06:41 - Some thoughts on cable management 08:34 - Zip ties LIFE HACK! (but not really) 10:23 - Measuring for center of front wall 13:19 - Assembling the TV floor stand 13:45 - Figuring out mounting height of the TV 15:39 - Tape measures hate me… 16:35 - I sort of f*cked up 17:25 - Centering TV floor stand and routing TV cablesREMAKES, REBOOTS & FRANCHISES - Enough Already? | Eyes & Ears Podcast Episode 8Home Theater Gamer2024-04-24 | Download the podcast version of this live stream every Wednesday if you'd rather listen to it! Search Eyes & Ears podcast on your favorite platform!
Let's get cinematic! In this post-COVID era of entertainment, why has Hollywood decided that only existing franchises and tentpole films are worthy of the cinema experience? Why aren't more original, one-off stories given a chance? Let's discuss it in this episode!CALIBRATION - Is It Even Necessary? | Eyes & Ears Podcast Episode 8Home Theater Gamer2024-04-17 | Download the podcast version of this live stream every Wednesday if you'd rather listen to it! Search Eyes & Ears podcast on your favorite platform!
Is calibration in your home theater even necessary? What does it even mean? What does it even do? We tackle these and other important questions in this week's live stream! Tune in and find out what the verdict is!DIMINISHING RETURNS - Where Do You Draw the Line? | Eyes & Ears Podcast Episode 7Home Theater Gamer2024-04-10 | Download the podcast version of this live stream every Wednesday if you'd rather listen to it! Search Eyes & Ears podcast on your favorite platform!
Thinking of upgrading your home theater or stereo system soon? Where do you think the apex of the bell curve is before you start running into diminishing returns? We discuss this and more in this week's episode of the Eyes & Ears Podcast, comin' to you from both sides of the United States!STREAMING AUDIO WARS IN 2024? | Eyes & Ears Podcast Episode 6Home Theater Gamer2024-03-27 | Download the podcast version of this live stream every Wednesday if you'd rather listen to it! Search Eyes & Ears podcast on your favorite platform!
At CES 2024 in Las Vegas, Auro BV unveiled a new scalable streaming audio codec named Auro CX that Auro claims will revolutionize the game by having near uncompressed quality audio even through television broadcasts and streaming. And DTS was back at CES claiming their "IMAX Enhanced Signature Sound by DTS" will debut on Disney Plus sometime in 2024 (despite already failing to deliver that same promise in 2023). Will this be the year of the Streaming Audio Wars? I love competition, since Dolby has dominated ever since Atmos came to be. But could this be the year the dragon is slain and a new champion is crowned? Only time will tell! Check out our discussion on YouTube or search Eyes & Ears Podcast on your favorite platform!Theater Room CHANGES are COMING!Home Theater Gamer2024-03-25 | #hometheater #hometheatergamer #dolbyatmos
Hey everyone! It's been a while and I'm happy to be back making videos! I have some updates to theater room planned in the next week, and wanted to talk a bit about that in this video so you can follow along and maybe get some ideas for your own theater room. Thanks for checking out my video!
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TIMESTAMPSVIDEO GAME ADAPTATIONS HAVE COME A LONG WAY | Eyes & Ears Podcast Episode 5Home Theater Gamer2024-03-20 | Download the podcast version of this live stream every Wednesday if you'd rather listen to it! Search Eyes & Ears podcast on your favorite platform!
Remember that REALLY good Super Mario Bros. movie? No...not the most recent animated adaptation. The one from the 90's. Yeah...that one. Well, with shows like The Last of Us on HBO, video game adaptations have come a LOOOOONG way. Let's talk about it! And of course, we answer your general home audio questions as well!The Oscars 2024 Discussion - Eyes & Ears Podcast Episode 4!Home Theater Gamer2024-03-13 | What are the Oscars? No one really knows!THE STATE OF CINEMAS IN 2024 - Eyes & Ears Podcast Episode 3Home Theater Gamer2024-03-06 | In this week's episode - with Dune 2 having great box office numbers - are movie theaters making a comeback? Or are they still just a means to watch major features in a premium setting? Are indie films in theaters a thing of the past? Have you ever had a terrible theater experience? We discuss this and more! Check it out!Gareth Edwards Directing the Next Jurassic World?! | Eyes & Ears Podcast Ep 2Home Theater Gamer2024-02-28 | In this week's episode, we wanna talk about Gareth Edwards directing the next Jurassic World film and what that could mean for the franchise. We also answer your general home audio questions at the end. Yay!EYES & EARS - Episode 1Home Theater Gamer2024-02-21 | Welcome to episode 1 of the Eyes & Ears Livestream (and also in podcast form coming soon)! In this episode, we will discuss our backgrounds in filmmaking, music and audio production and just our love of all things cinema and home theater related. It’s going to be a super fun time!Room EQ Wizard BETA Features I CANNOT Live WithoutHome Theater Gamer2023-12-03 | #roomeqwizard #rew #hometheater
Room EQ Wizard a free and invaluable tool for home theater calbiration and the BETA version of the software has a few features not found in the official release. In this video, I'll go over the REW BETA I simply cannot live without and honestly, maybe you can't either!
*Disclaimer: Brad (Home Theater Gamer) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to www.amazon.com.
TIMESTAMPS Intro - 00:00 Let us load some measurements! - 00:25 Averaging measurements for EQ and resulting issues - 01:57 Quick tip: show frequency bands - 02:25 Feature #1: Cross correlation align - 06:11 Quick tip: EQ curve INSIDE measurement window? - 07:50 Feature #2: impulse alignment tool - 08:50 Feature #3: new EQ window layout - 13:31NEW PlayStation PULSE Explore Wireless Earbuds MIC TEST | GOOD or BAD?Home Theater Gamer2023-11-24 | #hometheater #playstationpulse #sony
The PlayStation PULSE Explore Wireless Earbuds have 2 hidden microhpnes built into them, with Sony making some pretty bold claims in regards to their noise rejection. But just how good (or bad) do they sound, and does the noise rejection ACTUALLY work as advertised? Check out the video to find out!
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TIMESTAMPS Intro - 00:00 Disclaimer - 00:31 Testing method - 01:02 Bluetooth and PlayStation Link comparison - 01:49 Other mics I’ll be comparing - 03:03 Other mic comparisons - 04:48 Back to back comparisons - 06:56 Apple EarPods noise test - 07:40 PULSE Explore noise test - 09:04 What are my thoughts? - 10:30 Sound quality impressions (not of the mic) - 11:15Where have I been? (Channel Update)Home Theater Gamer2023-10-26 | This past month seems to have flown by... but where I have a been? In this video, I'll touch on that briefly and also go over the TONS of videos I have planned for the coming months. Lots to talk about and I appreciate you stopping by!
*Disclaimer: Brad (Home Theater Gamer) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to www.amazon.com.Chatting with Todd Girdis (RowOne Seating) | Audio Advice Live 2023Home Theater Gamer2023-09-22 | #hometheatergamer #hometheater #audioadvicelive
In this video I sit down and have an excellent and pretty in-depth chat with Todd Girdis, owner of Row One seating. It was awesome to hear the company's history from the owner himself, what they're doing in the home theater seating space, their business philosophy and more. Hope you enjoy watching the video as we had a fantastic time having this conversation!
Check out Row One's website here: rowoneht.com Check out Empowerment Plan, a non-profit organization battling homelessness in Detroit: empowermentplan.org
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TIMESTAMPS Intro and company history - 00:00 The Calvari theater seats - 03:19 Calvari design process - 04:38 Non sound-blocking headrest - 08:01 Affordability and pricing - 09:21 Motor noise - 10:51 Why spend more? - 12:15 What about gaming seats? - 14:06 Leather Calvari - 17:45 Back of seat clearance - 18:39 Giving back to the community - 20:07 Empowermentplan.org - 20:53 How to AWKWARDLY end an interview - 24:22Starfield HDR Settings for LG OLED - Is HDR REALLY Broken?Home Theater Gamer2023-09-01 | #starfield #hdrgaming #hometheatergamer
Starfield is out and man... HDR and even SDR are broken. While the "fix" I talk about in the video isn't ideal, I still feel it provides a better overall image and HDR experience than if you simply left things alone. But I want to know... have you tinkered with settings and come up with something different? Let me know in the comments!
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TIMESTAMPSAudio Advices New Theater Seats Are A REVELATION! | Audio Advice Live 2023Home Theater Gamer2023-08-24 | #hometheatergamer #audioadvice #hometheater Want to check out Audio Advice's new Revelation home theater seats? Use my affiliate link* here: bit.ly/Revelation_HTG
In this video, we introduce you to Audio Advice's groundbreaking Revelation theater seats, offering an unparalleled home theater experience. Join us for an awesome interview with CEO Scott Newnam as he unveils the future of home entertainment seating. Discover the perfect blend of comfort and technology that will elevate your movie nights to a whole new level.
Don't miss out on this game-changing home theater experience! Subscribe, like, and share to stay in the know about the latest in audio and home entertainment.
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*Disclaimer: Brad (Home Theater Gamer) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to www.amazon.com.Interview with @AudioAdvice CEO SCOTT NEWNAM | GAMING, Theater Seats + MORE!Home Theater Gamer2023-08-20 | #hometheatergamer #audioadvice #hometheater
Want to check out Audio Advice's new Revelation home theater seats? Use my affiliate link* here: bit.ly/Revelation_HTG
I got a chance to have a quick chat with Scott Newnam, Audio Advice's CEO at Audio Advice Live! We talked about gaming setups, what's needed for a killer gaming setup in a home theater, their new theater seats and how they view their business in the home theater landscape. It was a super fun and casual conversation between two home theater nuts, so I hoped you enjoyed the video!
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I have a chat with Nick from SVS about what they brought to Audio Advice Live and also go over their new and popular in-wall 3000 subwoofer! Thanks for watching!
*Disclaimer: Brad (Home Theater Gamer) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to www.amazon.com.This TRIPLE PROJECTOR Setup is INSANE! | Epson LS800s and KEF speakersHome Theater Gamer2023-08-11 | #audioadvicelive #hometheatergamer #hometheater
Shop Audio Advice's store AND support the channel at the same time using my affiliate link: bit.ly/AudioAdvice_HTG
KEF and Epson (and also Stewart screens) brought the GOODS to Audio Advice Live this year with their triple 120 inch screens and a small yet impactful KEF 2.2 channel system. In this video, I sit down and talk with Adam Hauser from KEF to talk about how he designed and built this setup and why the decided to bring it to the show this year.
*Disclaimer: Brad (Home Theater Gamer) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to www.amazon.com.Audio Advice SHOWROOM TOUR! | Raleigh, North CarolinaHome Theater Gamer2023-08-08 | #audioadvice #audioadvicelive #hometheatergamer Come join me as I take a look at Audio Advice's showroom in Raleigh, North Carolina. This was an absolutely incredible experience and if you're in Raleigh area (or Charlotte, NC area, they have a showroom there too), definitely stop by and check it out in person!
Shop Audio Advice's store AND support the channel at the same time using my affiliate link: bit.ly/AudioAdvice_HTG
*Disclaimer: Brad (Home Theater Gamer) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to www.amazon.com.Audio Advice Live! | A quick VLOG?Home Theater Gamer2023-08-04 | #audioadvice #hometheater #hometheatergamer
Join me in this video as I discuss what I'm planning on doing/covering at Audio Advice Live 2023! More videos to come, so keep your eyes peeled!
*Disclaimer: Brad (Home Theater Gamer) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to www.amazon.com.SVS PB-4000 Unboxing + FIRST IMPRESSIONS | Woah, this is HEAVY!Home Theater Gamer2023-07-29 | #svsound #hometheater #hometheatergamer
In this video, I unbox and give my general first impressions of SVS's PB-4000 subwoofers. These things are definitely heavy (something Doc Brown would certainly agree with, nothing wrong with the Earth's gravitational pull here). They also do absolutely ROCK in extended mode, which I'll talk briefly about. Be sure to check out the full review on teh channel coming soon!
Check out the SVS PB-4000 through my affiliate link here: bit.ly/HTG_PB4000
*Disclaimer: Brad (Home Theater Gamer) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to www.amazon.com.2023 Home Theater TOUR | Whats in my HOME THEATER in 2023?Home Theater Gamer2023-07-09 | #hometheatergamer #hometheater #dolbyatmos
It's finally happening! It's been a while since my last home theater update, so here is my official 2023 home theater tour! A lot has changed, even over the past year, so come along with my as I go over everything I currently have in my home theater. If you enjoy the video, please consider subsrcibing. Thanks so much for watching!
A few links to items I mentioned in the video*: SmartLife TV bias light: amzn.to/3NDPE6O Govee LED strip lights (under entertainment stand lights): amzn.to/3XKf7jF
*Disclaimer: Brad (Home Theater Gamer) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to www.amazon.com.16,000 Subscriber LIVESTREAM Celebration!Home Theater Gamer2023-07-01 | I never imagined when I started this channel that we'd hit 16,000 subscribers! Thanks to each and every one of you who have supported the channel over the years, through ups and downs, because WITHOUT you, this channel wouldn't even exist. Thanks for stopping by the livestream (or watching it after the fact... if so, hopefully everything went well during the livestream haha).
*Disclaimer: Brad (Home Theater Gamer) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to www.amazon.com.Diablo IV HDR and AUDIO Settings | BEST SETTINGS for OLED and HOME THEATER!Home Theater Gamer2023-06-02 | #hometheatergamer #diabloiv #hometheater Diablo IV is FINALLY releasing on June 6th for everyone, but those who have pre-ordered the digital deluxe or ultimate edition get early access to the game starting June 1st. Want to make sure you get the best audio and HDR experience in your home theater? Then check out this video before you play! Thanks for watching!
Interested in picking up Diablo IV? Consider buying using one of the affiliate links below* Diablo IV (XBOX Series): amzn.to/3ISDUf4 Diablo IV (PS5): amzn.to/3N9aETN
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TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 Diablo IV DOES NOT support HDR system level calibration 00:20 Recommended TV adjustments 00:43 In-game HDR calibration 01:01 How to find your display's maximum peak brightness 02:15 Raised black levels 02:49 Raised black level fix #1 03:08 Raised black level fix #2 03:31 Audio settings 03:56 Spatial audio notes 04:22 Dolby Atmos support? 04:27 How to enable Dolby Atmos on XBOX 04:46 PS5 spatial audio support? 05:03 PS5 spatial audio setup 05:202.2 CHANNEL Setup with the miniDSP FLEX and SVS Prime Wireless Pros!Home Theater Gamer2023-05-20 | #minidsp #hometheatergamer #hometheater
Don't have the space for a big, bulky receiver or tons of speakers but want something that has excellent EQ capability? The miniDSP FLEX may fit that bill! In this video, I'll take you along for the ride as I setup and calibrate a 2.2 channel system in our living to get better sound over the awful TV speakers. Thanks for watching!
Thanks to miniDSP for providing the FLEX and UMIK-2 along with SVS for providing a pair of Prime Wireless Pros. Interested in any of those products? Check them out using my affiliate links below.
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TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 Disclaimer 00:56 Overview of the video 01:48 miniDSP FLEX connections overview 03:19 Setting everything up 04:16 Oops 04:38 UMIK-2 makes an appearance! 05:21 Everything's setup! How did it go? 05:50 Calibrated subwoofer response 06:47 Prime Wireless Pros before EQ 07:20 Using REW to automate EQ 07:58 Prime Wireless Pros After EQ 08:16 It was incredibly easy 09:10 Setting crossovers in the miniDSP FLEX 09:32 There were some….. ISSUES 10:41miniDSP Device Console & OG Software Comparison!Home Theater Gamer2023-05-11 | #hometheatergamer #minidsp #subwoofer
The miniDSP has been a staple in the the home theater world for a quite a while, but their software has been in need of an overhaul for quite some time now (Mr. Anderson...). Well, miniDSP absolutely DELIVERED with their new Device Console software, which I'll be taking a look at and comparing to the original 2x4HD software we've all used over the years! Thanks for checking out the video!
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TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 OG software overview 00:29 Device Console overview 05:55 Updating my miniDSP 2x4HD firmware 13:43 New miniDSP tutorial series? 14:52New RECEIVER and DOLBY ATMOS Upgrade!Home Theater Gamer2023-05-04 | #hometheatergamer #hometheater #dolbyatmos
It has finally happened! A new receiver has made its way into our home theater, and with that also means... DOLBY ATMOS UPGRADE! Come along for the ride as I upgrade from two height speakers to four height speakers, talk a bit about my results from manual audio calibration and also what plans I have for upgrades down the road.
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TIMESTAMPS Intro 00:00 Why the Denon X6300H? 00:26 Some notes before we get cracking 01:12 Installing and moving height speakers 03:08 Receiver finally arrives! 04:00 Calibration 04:58 Sticker removal 05:19 Manual calibration results 05:52 Going from 2 height speakers to 4 06:51 Better upmixing too? 08:46 MORE POWER! 09:55 Watts the problem? 10:59 Going to separate amplifiers eventually? 11:58 Audyssey XT32 12:33 It's not ALL positive 13:07 But it's pretty awesome! 15:25Living Room Home Theater LG OLED & PC vs. PS5 Bonanza Live StreamHome Theater Gamer2023-04-26 | Basic calibration tools that might change your life: VLIKE SPL Meter: amzn.to/34iKve3 UMIK-1 Measurement Mic: amzn.to/3qs8noy miniDSP 2X4 HD: amzn.to/2XOiUym Spears & Munsil HD Benchmark (Blu-ray): amzn.to/3oQ5Q8h Digital Video Essentials: HD Basics (Blu-ray): amzn.to/3fouWIo Disney Wow: World of Wonder (Blu-ray): amzn.to/34llKhi
*Disclaimer: Brad (Home Theater Gamer) is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to www.amazon.com.Awesome BIG SCREEN on a BUDGET!? 85-inch Hisense U7H ReviewHome Theater Gamer2023-04-11 | #hisense #hometheater #hometheatergamer
Hisense has made quickly made a name for themselves in the home theater space, aiming to provide excellent performance and picture quality for those looking for more "budget friendly options." In this video review, I'll talk about my experience using the Hisense U7H for nearly 5 months, going over the ins and outs I've experienced in that time with both gaming and movies.
If you're interested in picking up the Hisense U7H in a variety of screen sizes, feel free to follow the links below*: 55-inch Hisense U7H: amzn.to/3UqBf0G 65-inch Hisense U7H: amzn.to/40TKoRU 75-inch Hisense U7H: amzn.to/40ZSvMK 85-inch Hisense U7H: amzn.to/43m6wWM
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