Podcast #1112: Listener Speaker Configurations

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Podcast #1112: Listener Speaker Configurations

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Aug 18, 2023

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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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Aug 18, 2023

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Podcast #1096: Netflix to End Physical Disc Rentals: This week Tom’s Guide reviews the Roku Plus Series 4K QLED TVs and Kef introduces their THX certified in-wall speakers. Then we go through the Netflix Timeline from start through the latest announcement that they are ending physical disc rentals. We also read your emails and look at the week’s news. by HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
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