My deepest apologies for ALL the technical issues. Thank you for sticking with us and watching the stream. Hopefully, the next one will be better. Have a great rest of your day.
@andrew at 1:21:50 you had a question about Beolab speakers with ferrite blocks on the power cables. The only speakers in B&O range that come like that are either Beolab 50's or Beolab 90's ;p Congrats to Wishbone for the new purchase!
Well if u do call it ... the last 4 years since I started this hobby it's been a joy watching u... also a joy listening to u and Kristi going back and forth... and the lives are fantastic. But u must do whatever makes you happy. I hope things turn around and become fun and many more years to come 🙏
I love your channel Andrew. Been listening to for the past 4 years from the beginning. I like how you’re one of the few honest reviews/ thoughts on audio products.
Your channel HUGELY appreciated... and those of us with a brain know your ethics are not compromised. Fuck the haters, we love you both 🙂❤️ For what it's worth... yours was the first audio channel i stumbled on and it lit my interest in high end audio. Keep up the great work... you ARE valued 👍
@@anthonystephenson7659 I watch all kinds of videos on UA-cam, hifi and a bunch of other stuff. I subscribe to three. This is one of them. I hope Andrew and Kristi continue what they do.
Transparency is best. Expose your ex-colleague who accused you of play for play. And name the brand who complained about your poor "collaboration." Much respect to you Andrew
Allegedly, it was a group discussion between various dealers/reps/publications/UA-camrs at Capital Audio Fest who claim to know the ins and outs of our business. A bunch of grown men who act like children on a playground telling stories when they know nothing, or they do know the truth, but it's better for them to join in the lies. As for the "colleague," he was more than willing to spread all the CAF gossip but not willing to name names. And why would he? There's no benefit for him to be _that_ truthful.
The cynicism and anger is the minority - but it’s what sticks out to us humans the most. For what it’s worth, the huge MAJORITY appreciate what you do. And the other BS is all noise. As you said - you “work” for us and we appreciate it.
Hey Andrew, what you said today restored some of my faith in audio reviewers. Shame on the brand that couldn't take constructive criticism. It must be frustrating to you because many UA-camrs do shill on this platform which perpetuates companies ability to try and manipulate creators. Don't give up, you are a great audio communicator and we need more people like you! Keep calm and carry on!
Hi Andrew, just wanted to say thx again for answering my Q so well regarding the Titans 🔈with/without🔇 the Center Channel. Also wanted to commend you on the new filmic📽️ look since you changed to Blackmagic Cameras… always LOVED the look of the Blackmagics back when I was working as a 🎬1st Camera Assistant/🎥Camera Operator… big improvement man! Have a great Sunday! Nickolas 🇦🇺
You are an unbiased reviewer IMO. There are a ton of audio shills in social media. It’s obvious to me that you are not one. Don’t let the bastards grind you down. Keep up the good work.
You really have been a fantastic voice for me in this hobby long before this channel. I feel like your reviews are the best in the hobby and I appreciate you.
i inherited my fathers Mcintosh amp and pre-amp from 1976 (mC2121 and C28) Like most old gear it was always giving me trouble even after several repair shop visits. I decided it was time for new gear and went to a high end stereo store to purchase new Mcintosh. the salesman did a blind test comparing LUXMAN. After several listening experiences of listening to both LUXMAN and McIntosh i left with the new LUXMAN gear! LUXMAN has a superior build but the sound is equal but different and better for my ears.
Love the channel do not want it to go away. You have both brought so much joy to my life. I replay your videos all the time. Once I was in the garden and there was an outtake where you guys stated the speaker needed the power of the F’ing sun. I dropped to the ground laughing. But seriously it is easier to tear people down than build them up. The negative crowd is actually very small but very loud. For every one of them there’s ten or more that absolutely love what you do. I remember one livestream you talking about sponsorships and people complaining about that. Screw them. I was happy for you I knew you were making more money. I didn’t care about the keeps or whatever sponsor commercials and your real fans didn’t either. You have to learn to ignore this stuff. I know it hurts I’m a team lead and have had people tell others don’t join his team he and his people work to hard. I brushed it off and let the work speak for itself. Just like your channel you have done it your way and it has grown you can make a living off the hobby that once made you speaker poor. Dig down deep don’t get discouraged. Just do what you do best and you will be fine. I hope this helps. Sincerely, Scott O’Connor
Thanks! I posted a super thanks up on the Home theaters rock for music and movies, i wanted to send another thanks and bring it to newer thread :) This is a book but i wanted you to have all the details per discussed live. Newbie here and you two have been such a help. Building our first “nice” system that will be movie, shows, gaming, sports sound for 83” LG C4 or G4 as well as for Hi fi audio listening to my first nice turn table (leaning debut carbon) and use Spotify stream and YT. Coming from an all in one record player for music and a 54” Vizio soundbar sub and rears combo for the rest so big upgrade for the wife and I 😅 I recently snagged a steal thru green thumb on(2) Klipsch 8000f ii based on your great review on them, a 504c ii center channel (still hope that was the right call on a center I’m not sold per my readings), and will eventually pick a sub (open to recommendations on the right sub choice but wasn’t sure I’d need one yet but betting we will) essentially building plan for a 3.1 system, 3.0 for now until I make that right sub decision. After all your videos and recon I’m very stuck on rz30 vs rz50 vs marantz cinema 50 or one of their older SR line. I’ve even looked at the rz75 and Marantz 40 but it felt that mayyy be way overkill if that’s a thing. Yamaha is off the list as I want easy 😂 Sony or denon I haven’t done much recon on but not opposed. I Was trying to keep it simple but we know how that goes in this hobby. I’m not opposed to adding an amp either if I have the right direction. I know onkyo and klipsch claim a relationship. I would love your receiver opinions for my setup! Most content out there starts as two channel wattage conversations and usually reviews head right into info with 5.x , 7.x, 11.x. So us 3.1 newbs are lost lol. I don’t quite know how much wattage loss there is when you only do 3.1 and how that math works so right amount of power is a question. Also open to thoughts on sub too! All going in our new remodeled open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. Tv and front speakers will be in a little 3/4 high wall nook if you will offset to the center of the vaulted ceiling and couch will be outside of that nook facing it. Thank you for all you two do! Sorry for the book And merry bday Kristi!
If that’s too long and too much detail. Short question, what receiver would you get to power (2) 8000f ii and 504c in a 3.1 configuration for gaming and theatre and turn table hifi and steaming music. Would love a subwoofer recommendation as well if you have the time. Thank you!
Apologies for my delayed response. Congrats on taking the leap to a more immersive stereo and home theater experience. Between your AVR choices, I think Onkyo is the way to go. I would likely steer you towards the RZ30 for three reasons: 1. It is the newer of the two models and benefits from a little extra know-how from the RZ50, not to mention software tweaks the Onkyo team has no-doubt learned over the past few years. 2. For your loudspeakers, the marginal decrease in power compared to the RZ50 is negligible and won't affect your performance given your choice in loudspeakers. 3. Dual subwoofer outputs that are independent which matters as you get deeper into the home theater hobby. Simply put, the RZ30 is every bit as good as the RZ50 only it's more flexible and likely a better choice in 2024 and beyond. As much as I love Marantz, and I do love the Cinema 50, the RZ30 is a better value and, roughly, just as easy to use plus it has better room correction in the form of DIRAC, which you don't have to pay extra for. I think DIRAC will spoil you and give you a sound, especially if you add a sub, that will keep you grinning ear-to-ear even with a 3.0/3.1 setup. As for subs, I'm partial to SVS as they have been my go-to subwoofer for some time. Another favorite though has been Klipsch's RP like of subs, though I still think SVS is better (not to mention smaller). I think a single SB1000 or 2000 from SVS would be a good place to start. I prefer sealed subwoofers myself but if you want a bit more air movement and rumble potential, you may consider opting for the ported versions. The Klipsch RP subs are all ported so no worries on choosing one over the other there. Hope this helps and apologies again for my late reply. -Andrew
@ this is amazing. No worries I’m just glad you found it! This was an amazing response and everyone I needed thank you so much. Rz30 it is. Do you feel that is ample power or will an amp need added down the road? As for sub I’ve gotten away from rumbly typed as I find they didn’t to be challenging during movies, going off at weird times. I’m more of a snappy hard hit when it is meant to happen. Same with my music I listen to a lot of jazz, blues, older country, and lots of classic and older rock. I like my rhythm and lead guitar solos to have those mids you can feel but not too distorted by a a rumbly woofer of that makes sense. If you ever get into the consulting biz even if just a FaceTime session I’d be a customer! Appreciate you! I’ve never done much with eq or anything like Dirac so I’m excited but also hoping to find guides for it :)
@ this has been beyond such a great help. I meant to come back on and thank you. I’m going to snag the rz30 in the next couple weeks. I’ve been staring at svs site going back and forth on the 1000 vs the 2000 pro or bigger. I’m a snappy clean bass guy so sealed feels like the right route. . I just found from your sb17 video you just did that svs has a wireless module which is amazing. From your notes on that sb17 which was a great review now I’m wondering how I’ll figure out where the sub should go and getting the best out of the open floor plan we know have. And find out if I add a second sub can I use two wireless modules. This room is gonna be massive after the remodel with the open floor plan living room and kitchen and dining room and vaulted ceilings even tho our tv and music watching is in a specific corner of it so it’s going to be interesting. I’m a bit worried I’ll be overwhelmed with dirac and the svs app and how they will work together plus managing placement and how to test all that. Either way thank you so much.
Curious if I could swing the sb16 while it’s on sale is that a worthy upgrade or does it bake sense to stick with sb2000 pro and possibly add a second down the road?
This is the reason I haven’t started a channel myself. Often thought about it. But just about all the UA-cam channels I follow at some point have experienced brand bullying. I know myself…. I’d react very badly which would not be for me or them! Pull those shoulders back and stand tall. Great job Andrew.
In context of “aging out”…I had my kids over for Fathers Day. I had just finished putting together my dream stereo system. I convinced them to play DJ with Apple Music. They were blown away by the sound. It hit me that my 30 +/- years old kids had never heard a stereo like mine. They grew up on air buds/compressed streaming music. I quickly moved on to my album collection- they had no idea. My point is not only is the current market aging out but subsequent generations have had little exposure to stereo sound systems. (I pieced together an old amp (with Bluetooth) and couple speakers and and old Yamaha turntable - my daughter loves it! But the generations following Baby Boom & maybe X; but otherwise not so much are seemingly into music systems?
Sorry I missed the live! Linstening now.. FWIW there were others who thought "B&O has a competition!" upon hearing the news. (You can check your JBL post) Sorry for all the troubles - technical and otherwise. I really want to say 'take it easy', in the best way - we don't need all the graphics in your video! Feel free to skip the review if you don't like it, like some others do - but I'm guessing that is just not you(Andrew & Kristi) do. Please know I mean well. Have a nice weekend!
After speaking with David Kroll, VP of Sales / KEF USA, it's understood industry wide that global sales are expected, especially for high end components to continue sliding . Masimo bought into an industry it knew absolutely nothing about. AVR sales have steadily declined since the end of Covid lockdowns. It does not look promising for our industry.
I love the idea of you being an audio consultant. It’s so hard to know when people are being honest, or trying to sell you something with better profit margins. Also furniture placement would be super helpful since there’s a lot of math and science behind it that is difficult to maximize for most people.
Don't let them get to you Andrew! They are making baseless accusations to affect you, if you quit, they would have had their desired effect. You are being far too nice to them, if I were in your position I would have thrown them under the bus and mentioned their name and the brand's names in this video, so us, your loyal viewers, could know who not to purchase equipment from. We, the public, love and rely on your reviews! Don't give up mate!
@ so sorry, that was an X account from a similar name. My mistake. I would be all in if you two ever started a fan discord. Would be nice to chat with the type of people who gravitate towards this channel (and away from the current discord HIFI hobby enthusiast channels that are available.)
As someone relatively new to the hobby, it makes me sad that so many who have kept the hobby alive are aging out and now consolidation is the new normal. Unlike how I would typically approach a new hobby, I'm now doing significantly more research and buying up now as opposed to getting in relatively cheap and then upgrading over time to make sure that I can get something really nice before it disappears
Hi Andrew and Kristi! Thank you for the great content and insight. I'm sorry you fall victim to the toxicity that has taken over this hobby. I remember a time when we couldn't wait for the next Stereophile or Home Theater magazines to come out so we could drool over what was new. Now, we can't wait to comment on a forum over how the product "sucks" cause it doesn't have 100,000 wats, ruler flat FR from 1 to 25k khz, 16 sub outs, top end DAC, 150db of dynamic range, -1,000 SINAD and costs $299.I really hope you find joy in this hobby again but completely understand if you don't and will watch whatever content you two decide to share! THANK YOU
Don't listen Andrew to these people that have some agenda going on. You are the best reviewer on you tube by a mile !!! You are both so fair & such a joy to listen too & so wonderful for the soul, what you both do is unique. Both of you take a bow !!!!!!
Keep it real Robinson! I've been following you since you started this channel. My girlfriend and I have both enjoyed your reviews. We love that Kristie gives her take on the products under review as well. Please don't abandon those of us who appreciate your work. Haters gonna hate anyone who's successful.
Happy birthday Kristi! Andrew, don’t give up, we love you guys! I’m with you regarding the Bose acquisition of Mac. This is how Mac and the other brands we love survive. Lastly, I’ve raised my kids to be aspiring audiophiles, but it has been really tough for them to have enough disposable income to afford even mid-fi. They will get there, but it is going to take a while still.
Would that little corner we see be the new Sonos ARC Ultra zoominess? If so, I’d be curious as to how major an improvement in the vocal intelligibility Kristi finds it to demonstrate.
I opened up your video to ease myself into slumber; 2.5 hours later, I realized you were keeping me awake. I tuned out about 5 minutes from the end and pulled up a news report to finally get some sleep. I can’t believe your mellow voice can keep up, not put me to sleep. But I can’t afford to spend three hours at a time. I overslept by that amount this morning.
Great Video , The Ugly truth of the world and how Business can get away with Dodgy Things here there and cut costs here but add over here , , it happens all the time And we have no choice if you want that, need that, want that
You two are my favorite audio reviewers on the internet. I hope you continue doing reviews. Obviously do what’s best for your own life but just know many love your work!
When you were talking about the consumer of HiFi is aging out I hear the same thing about Harley Davidson. I aged out of my Harley and that’s when I got into my audio hobby or should say back to audio which started back in 1973 with my Onkyo integrated amp which I just gifted to my son and I started with a new Emotiva system with after 4 different speakers ending with the Denton 85th Anniversary model which are awesome. Love the show.
1.) First off Happy Belated Birthday Kristi ! 🙂2.) Andrew is dead on about Bose 2a.) Andrew is right about home lighting 3.) JBL haters existed before the internet 4.) Have you guys tried a Sleep Number mattress, the adjustability might work for you.
Is it still true that Macintosh will service their vintage and newer components? To me that says a lot. I have a British brand that is difficult to have serviced.
@@kennixox262Sorry to say that the current mind set at Mcintosh is that they are mostly just supporting products built in the last ten years. For the most part , McIntosh is relying upon independent service stations and fellows like myself that have Mcintosh service experience going back to the late sixties. Unfortunately, many of the Mcintosh products used internals made by Denon , Pioneer and Nakamichi , and sad to say , parts are simply no longer available.
And yes Andrew I think it is a great thing . McIntosh was somewhat gutted by the private equity owners. I had the pleasure of speaking with Amar Bose many years ago at the Chicago CE show. If his philosophy continues ,McIntosh will be able to offer new categories of products with excellent performance at prices many more can afford. As a master tech with over fifty years of hi fi industry experience, it is my hope that once again, service and support by McIntosh will return to and exceed the quality of what was available from Mcintosh in the seventies and eighties !
Thank you guys! Really enjoy your insights into the AV industry; I agree we should be rooting for all brands to thrive. On McIntosh car stereos, I had a 2005 Subaru Legacy wagon and it had the optional McIntosh stereo in it, looked great and sounded OK but when you pulled it out of the dash it had Clarion small print on it!!
Hopefully Pioneer (and others) are able to come out on the other side of all this. I grew up with a Pioneer SA-1290 system. I bought and still own the Pioneer Andrew Jones SP-FS 51s & 52s, and two receivers, the vsx-1021 & just bought the vsx-lx105. So needless to say I love Pioneer. ❤ Love your channel ❤ And HBD 🥳 🎉‼️
Andrew and Kristy…love your show…just remember jealousy is a nasty emotion…you have the best electronic podcast and show on the planet…and remember the only person that has to agree with your reviews is you😊
Andrew and Kristi, I brought up the Triangle Capella's during the "future of HiFi" segment. Another future-fi speaker that is gaining awards and traction at the exact same price is the Technics sc-cx700. Would love your take on that too.
Andrew, speaking of basing an opinion on something from 50 years ago, one of my aunt's could not believe that I paid money for my Jetta back in the 90's. She used to tell me, "isn't it the same thing as a bug from back in the 60s? It's just a VW."
Very similar to Sony purchasing Audeze. It may “suck” that our cult hero’s are now in the clutches of hyper-corporate douche bags, BUT at the very least they still have the opportunity to make the products we love. And even possibly create something absolutely incredible with a new vision.
3:00:48 brands can dip into more affordable price-points & wider demographics (eg JBL bluetooth speakers) it just all depends on 1)how successfully is the brand/product delivering on the expectation/reputation? 2)are they doing a cash-grab OR are they leaving customers feeling a high sense value & experience that maybe even exceeds expectations? 3)are the products too diluted OR are they an appetizer “gateway drug” that builds brand loyalty & encourages customers to spend more up the product/brand line later?
I contacted Krix a while back in regards to reaching out to you to get something reviewed but I don’t believe they ship to the US at the moment, I’m based in Aus.
I didn't get to watch the stream live and had to come back here and there to watch the full stream. It's better for an audio company to get bought by another audio company than by private equity. Honestly, it's nice that Bose isn't publicly traded and not beholden to the whims of shareholders. Most investors invest in a company because they expect a return are aren't necessarily passionate about the industry of the company the shareholders invest in. Love my Sonus Faber Sonetto VIIIs and I have faith that Bose will let both brands have some autonomy. Hopefully Bose will keep the NYC House of Sound.
Sorry I missed this live but definitely appreciate being able to catch up on this and very much would like to wish Kristi a belated happy birthday!🎂🎁🎊🎈
Missed the first part of this stream today. My deepest sympathy but wholehearted support to you both for all the behind the scenes negative crap that gets shovelled your way. My 2 cents is, one unfortunate effect (affect?) of social media today is this knee jerk negativey that people throw behind the veil of "involunerability" of texts and email, tick tok, etc. It is an unfortunate rumour mill that runs rampant. Saying that, this is why I love and truly appreciate what you two do. You're upfront, honest, knowledgeable and do your homework. So while the haters and bull----ers get you down, always know that there are a lot more people here who stand behind you and all the great work you do for this community. The 1 on 1 consultation you plan for next year? Whoo hoo!! 100% behind you guys! That will be awesome! Look forward to it and whatever else you need to do to keep yourself engaged and positive. This channel (& Throttle House 😊) are my go to for fun, knowledgeable and professional reviews that make me smile, happy and informed. Keep up the awesome work and nothing but love from the great white north! You two rock!
I really love this channel and generally speaking, if someone says their views are independent, I’ll take them at their word. As an aside, if using UA-cam as PURELY a shopping guide, definitely take in multiple opinions. Not from a trust perspective, more from a taste point of view (ie everyone likes different things). Personally, I think these reviews are excellent entertainment and I’m extremely thankful for all the effort you put in. So sorry the presumably vocal minority are affecting your perception of how the rest of us enjoy your channel. Keep up the amazing work!
Happy Burthday Kristy!!!!! Thank you both for entertaining me all through Covid. And the years after. Let me ask you your voice is so awesome. You should do voiceovers as well. May I ask you what microphone you use and what microphone does your wife use? Cause it seems like there’s a little difference.
Guess I missed the stream, but if anyone happens to have any experience to share or opinion on the Waxwig DSP phono preamp, I'd greatly appreciate it. For the record, I know it converts analog to digital, but I honestly don't care. I just want my records to sound good and my mom recently passed away and I have her and my dad's old record collection, so the ability to overcome noise issues is a plus in my eyes.
@@marcusedwards8283 love my waxwing. Far superior than the built in phono pre-amp on my NAD c700 v2 integrated amp (which I otherwise think is fantastic).
@andrewswright Thank you so much for the response. I figure it's probably a controversial product, but I just want my music to sound as good (to me) as I can get it. Especially with these old records I inherited. They'll all get a good cleaning, wish I had an Ultrasonic cleaner, but I know there will still be lots of noise. I hope the "Magic" button works, lol. Thanks again!
Hey Andrew and Kristy . Hang in there you guys ..there’s a reason your channel is so successful. You tell it like it is you’re likable and honest. Rock on and remember the sun will rise tomorrow.
Hello Andrew and Cristie. Please don't call it, as I for one would Deeply miss you both! Your Unique Reviews are Original and independent. This comes from a Genuine Concerned Follower from the UK Regards From Mark.
Car audio is fascinating, pretty much all made by Harman. The speakers themselves are produced by ASK or PSS. They’re usually slightly higher quality than the stock system but tuned better with more power. The brand you buy doesn’t matter too much it’s down to how much the manufacturer will spending on speaker and amp quality
Andrew sipping you drink and the seconds of silence while someone mentioned the JBL review. Kept me chuckling through out the length of the video 😂😂😂 Just on a side note I know most people and maybe this channel are not fans of the WiiM amp & streamer. But what people have not noticed is that a lot of loved brands have been making there versions of their products. I am not a WiiM user but I totally understand why they are popular isn’t the M1 a better quality of their amps? Even people who couldn’t care less about getting amp have noticed there products. Isn’t this good for everyone as it gets people into audio with hope they will up date later down the road.
I missed this one, yes some agents of manufacturers have become aggressive, and or dismissive . I honestly think its competition and the fight for ever decreasing spending power . Some reviewers seem more intent on selling their souls than giving an honest review .
Andrew I have bought JAMO speakers and HECO speakers based on your reviews and they have not been off. I value your opinions but I also understand how you feel. Straight no chaser is a tough place to be but it is why I respect your input and insight.
Greetings Andrew, first I must thank you & your wife for your unique, honesty & content. However, on a different note: I'm now 63 & a X-Jaguar Tech. I owned a few Jag's during my lifetime. When Jaguar was sold to Ford a lot of changes were made that wasn't favourable to the original Jaguar lovers,especially the customers that was quite older than I was @ the time. When Jaguar first told us Tech's that they were entering the diesel engine spec we felt betrayed somewhat because it didn't suit the brand. Modern Jaguar is a imposter of what a Jaguar once represents. The original philosophy is none existence. Keep up the good work...🇯🇲🇯🇲🇬🇧👊🏾
Andrew you do a great job. You and Kristi are the gold standard. Don’t quit. I’m guessing that the overwhelming majority of your viewers and manufacturers don’t think you’re pay to play or in any way on the take. Just ignore the negative people … they actually amuse me. That’s what I do. I genuinely don’t give a fuck.
*@Craig - my Emotiva contact just got back to me about shipping to Canada: "We actually have distribution in Canada so we ship for free to Canadian residents for orders over $99."*
Late to viewing and commenting, but I’ll add that I bought a BasXA7 a few months back from the new Canadian warehouse, and while shipping was not as instantaneous as Amazon Prime, it went just great. Still a bit disappointing that their “trade-in” policy on other brands is only available in the lower 48, but c’est la vie. And,oops, yeah, but belated happy birthday.
The best way is $75/hour and you will get more people, maybe you can do one room in 1/2 hours, then people will have you do another room… and it will add up. Small bites are better than one big one, especially at first…
I mean all in all Bose has really been killing it with their noise cancelling tech and wearables. I recently got a new Ioniq 5 with a factory Bose system that I was initially dismissive of. However after listening to it and making a few eq adjustments it’s really a great system.
@@amazoidal I wonder if it has do with speaker placement and factory sound dampening between your Bolt and my Ioniq 5. My system has ample bass. I think I have my Bass setting on 3 or 4 out of 10, mid is plus 2 and treble plus 2. Just these minor tweaks has the Ioniq 5 system on par with the Infinity (JBL) system that was in my 2017 Sonata Limited Plug In Hybrid. My old Sonata Infinity system had more range as I had to do minus 2 or 3 treble, left mid/center alone and plus 2 bass, pushed balance forward by plus 2. I installed an aftermarket Kenwood/JBL system in my old 2011 Sonata and it in my opinion still tops both the factory Infinity and Bose systems but they are pretty close for doing no work.
I'm just used to hearing my big SVS subs at home. I can always add a stand alone subwoofer and put it in the rear of the Bolt. My 2003 Infiniti FX45 had a Bose system but it had a subwoofer in the spare tire area.
I have watched this live a couple times now and it was a good sesh. A. Sadest day ever was when Ironman died in endgame B. Been restoring a RCSB Chevy truck for about 3 years now so big gear head C. My wife’s mattress cost as much as my truck resto lol D. The pillow smell scene cracked us up because we went into a place a few weeks back and I told my wife it smells like an 87 iroc Z in here. She looked at me and said what does that even mean? I said combination of melted 80s GM plastic and camel lights. Her and the guy behind us died. your guys pillow comment reminded us of that We are all the same 😂
Hi, first of all, thanks for the great content. I've been looking for a new avr for quite some time - running an denon 2100x, combined with dali mentor lcr's and some dali fazon rears. Question: I've for years considered getting an NAD t778, but rarely hear it mentioned /compared to in reviews. How come? Is it bad /old or just not "relatable"? Hope to see you cover this in a future episode! Thanks, The Dane.
Here is our T778 review: ua-cam.com/video/JB8a5qlIl7o/v-deo.html The review itself is four years old. We've brought it up many times in our comparisons but due to it's age and the fact we no longer have it, there's not as many opportunities or reasons to mention it.
curious to see how Bose McIntosh thing plays out. I was super skeptical when Masimo did their purchase of Marantz, B&W, etc. Thus far, we've seen some great releases come out. Do those just reflect stuff already in R&D pipeline, or do they reflect Masimo's commitment to respecting what each of the purchased brands brings to the table? Time will tell. Thinking similarly around Bose buying McIntosh.
So sad Andrew over the years even before the lovely Kristie, I have been a subscriber and I am not an American I live all the way in Jamaica much futher away where it would easy to be a skeptic but never not once have i one day questioned your integrity..Please don't allow people with their own agenda derail you if you choose to bow out I really hope it's on your own terms, your own Merritt.
My deepest apologies for ALL the technical issues. Thank you for sticking with us and watching the stream. Hopefully, the next one will be better. Have a great rest of your day.
Take a break regroup you’re a great reviewer and I appreciate your work
Those streams are awesome :) tech issues are normal and not important. May I ask what microphone you are using? Thanks Andrew & Kristi
@andrew at 1:21:50 you had a question about Beolab speakers with ferrite blocks on the power cables. The only speakers in B&O range that come like that are either Beolab 50's or Beolab 90's ;p Congrats to Wishbone for the new purchase!
Well if u do call it ... the last 4 years since I started this hobby it's been a joy watching u... also a joy listening to u and Kristi going back and forth... and the lives are fantastic. But u must do whatever makes you happy. I hope things turn around and become fun and many more years to come 🙏
I love your channel Andrew. Been listening to for the past 4 years from the beginning. I like how you’re one of the few honest reviews/ thoughts on audio products.
Your channel HUGELY appreciated... and those of us with a brain know your ethics are not compromised.
Fuck the haters, we love you both 🙂❤️
For what it's worth... yours was the first audio channel i stumbled on and it lit my interest in high end audio.
Keep up the great work... you ARE valued 👍
@@anthonystephenson7659 I watch all kinds of videos on UA-cam, hifi and a bunch of other stuff. I subscribe to three. This is one of them. I hope Andrew and Kristi continue what they do.
Thanks!
Thank you, Michael.
Transparency is best. Expose your ex-colleague who accused you of play for play. And name the brand who complained about your poor "collaboration." Much respect to you Andrew
Allegedly, it was a group discussion between various dealers/reps/publications/UA-camrs at Capital Audio Fest who claim to know the ins and outs of our business. A bunch of grown men who act like children on a playground telling stories when they know nothing, or they do know the truth, but it's better for them to join in the lies. As for the "colleague," he was more than willing to spread all the CAF gossip but not willing to name names. And why would he? There's no benefit for him to be _that_ truthful.
The cynicism and anger is the minority - but it’s what sticks out to us humans the most. For what it’s worth, the huge MAJORITY appreciate what you do. And the other BS is all noise. As you said - you “work” for us and we appreciate it.
Catching up and love kicking back and listening to both of your musings. Hope all is well.
Thank you, Harry!
Stick up for your standards Andrew. Sometimes the truth hurts for some brands don't give up because they berate YOU!
Love your dedication and ethics and the thumbnail 😊 Happy birthday Kristi 🎉
Thanks! We appreciate it!
Hey Andrew, what you said today restored some of my faith in audio reviewers. Shame on the brand that couldn't take constructive criticism.
It must be frustrating to you because many UA-camrs do shill on this platform which perpetuates companies ability to try and manipulate creators.
Don't give up, you are a great audio communicator and we need more people like you! Keep calm and carry on!
Hi Andrew, just wanted to say thx again for answering my Q so well regarding the Titans 🔈with/without🔇 the Center Channel. Also wanted to commend you on the new filmic📽️ look since you changed to Blackmagic Cameras… always LOVED the look of the Blackmagics back when I was working as a 🎬1st Camera Assistant/🎥Camera Operator… big improvement man! Have a great Sunday! Nickolas 🇦🇺
Thank you, Nickolas!!
Keep doing what you're doing. Really appreciate it.
Can’t wait for the new McIntosh Wave Radio to show up on the shelves at my local Target 😂
You are an unbiased reviewer IMO. There are a ton of audio shills in social media. It’s obvious to me that you are not one. Don’t let the bastards grind you down. Keep up the good work.
You really have been a fantastic voice for me in this hobby long before this channel. I feel like your reviews are the best in the hobby and I appreciate you.
i inherited my fathers Mcintosh amp and pre-amp from 1976 (mC2121 and C28) Like most old gear it was always giving me trouble even after several repair shop visits. I decided it was time for new gear and went to a high end stereo store to purchase new Mcintosh. the salesman did a blind test comparing LUXMAN. After several listening experiences of listening to both LUXMAN and McIntosh i left with the new LUXMAN gear! LUXMAN has a superior build but the sound is equal but different and better for my ears.
Thanks
Thank you so much! We hope you have a great day.
Thank you!!
@@KristiWright Oh - and belated Happy Birthday
Love the channel do not want it to go away. You have both brought so much joy to my life. I replay your videos all the time. Once I was in the garden and there was an outtake where you guys stated the speaker needed the power of the F’ing sun. I dropped to the ground laughing.
But seriously it is easier to tear people down than build them up. The negative crowd is actually very small but very loud. For every one of them there’s ten or more that absolutely love what you do. I remember one livestream you talking about sponsorships and people complaining about that. Screw them. I was happy for you I knew you were making more money. I didn’t care about the keeps or whatever sponsor commercials and your real fans didn’t either. You have to learn to ignore this stuff. I know it hurts I’m a team lead and have had people tell others don’t join his team he and his people work to hard. I brushed it off and let the work speak for itself. Just like your channel you have done it your way and it has grown you can make a living off the hobby that once made you speaker poor. Dig down deep don’t get discouraged. Just do what you do best and you will be fine.
I hope this helps.
Sincerely,
Scott O’Connor
Thank you, Scott.
Thanks! I posted a super thanks up on the Home theaters rock for music and movies, i wanted to send another thanks and bring it to newer thread :) This is a book but i wanted you to have all the details per discussed live.
Newbie here and you two have been such a help. Building our first “nice” system that will be movie, shows, gaming, sports sound for 83” LG C4 or G4 as well as for Hi fi audio listening to my first nice turn table (leaning debut carbon) and use Spotify stream and YT. Coming from an all in one record player for music and a 54” Vizio soundbar sub and rears combo for the rest so big upgrade for the wife and I 😅
I recently snagged a steal thru green thumb on(2) Klipsch 8000f ii based on your great review on them, a 504c ii center channel (still hope that was the right call on a center I’m not sold per my readings), and will eventually pick a sub (open to recommendations on the right sub choice but wasn’t sure I’d need one yet but betting we will) essentially building plan for a 3.1 system, 3.0 for now until I make that right sub decision.
After all your videos and recon I’m very stuck on rz30 vs rz50 vs marantz cinema 50 or one of their older SR line. I’ve even looked at the rz75 and Marantz 40 but it felt that mayyy be way overkill if that’s a thing. Yamaha is off the list as I want easy 😂 Sony or denon I haven’t done much recon on but not opposed. I Was trying to keep it simple but we know how that goes in this hobby. I’m not opposed to adding an amp either if I have the right direction. I know onkyo and klipsch claim a relationship.
I would love your receiver opinions for my setup! Most content out there starts as two channel wattage conversations and usually reviews head right into info with 5.x , 7.x, 11.x. So us 3.1 newbs are lost lol. I don’t quite know how much wattage loss there is when you only do 3.1 and how that math works so right amount of power is a question. Also open to thoughts on sub too! All going in our new remodeled open floor plan with vaulted ceilings. Tv and front speakers will be in a little 3/4 high wall nook if you will offset to the center of the vaulted ceiling and couch will be outside of that nook facing it.
Thank you for all you two do! Sorry for the book
And merry bday Kristi!
If that’s too long and too much detail. Short question, what receiver would you get to power (2) 8000f ii and 504c in a 3.1 configuration for gaming and theatre and turn table hifi and steaming music. Would love a subwoofer recommendation as well if you have the time. Thank you!
Apologies for my delayed response. Congrats on taking the leap to a more immersive stereo and home theater experience. Between your AVR choices, I think Onkyo is the way to go. I would likely steer you towards the RZ30 for three reasons:
1. It is the newer of the two models and benefits from a little extra know-how from the RZ50, not to mention software tweaks the Onkyo team has no-doubt learned over the past few years.
2. For your loudspeakers, the marginal decrease in power compared to the RZ50 is negligible and won't affect your performance given your choice in loudspeakers.
3. Dual subwoofer outputs that are independent which matters as you get deeper into the home theater hobby.
Simply put, the RZ30 is every bit as good as the RZ50 only it's more flexible and likely a better choice in 2024 and beyond.
As much as I love Marantz, and I do love the Cinema 50, the RZ30 is a better value and, roughly, just as easy to use plus it has better room correction in the form of DIRAC, which you don't have to pay extra for. I think DIRAC will spoil you and give you a sound, especially if you add a sub, that will keep you grinning ear-to-ear even with a 3.0/3.1 setup.
As for subs, I'm partial to SVS as they have been my go-to subwoofer for some time. Another favorite though has been Klipsch's RP like of subs, though I still think SVS is better (not to mention smaller). I think a single SB1000 or 2000 from SVS would be a good place to start. I prefer sealed subwoofers myself but if you want a bit more air movement and rumble potential, you may consider opting for the ported versions. The Klipsch RP subs are all ported so no worries on choosing one over the other there.
Hope this helps and apologies again for my late reply.
-Andrew
@ this is amazing. No worries I’m just glad you found it! This was an amazing response and everyone I needed thank you so much. Rz30 it is. Do you feel that is ample power or will an amp need added down the road?
As for sub I’ve gotten away from rumbly typed as I find they didn’t to be challenging during movies, going off at weird times. I’m more of a snappy hard hit when it is meant to happen. Same with my music I listen to a lot of jazz, blues, older country, and lots of classic and older rock. I like my rhythm and lead guitar solos to have those mids you can feel but not too distorted by a a rumbly woofer of that makes sense. If you ever get into the consulting biz even if just a FaceTime session I’d be a customer! Appreciate you!
I’ve never done much with eq or anything like Dirac so I’m excited but also hoping to find guides for it :)
@ this has been beyond such a great help. I meant to come back on and thank you. I’m going to snag the rz30 in the next couple weeks.
I’ve been staring at svs site going back and forth on the 1000 vs the 2000 pro or bigger. I’m a snappy clean bass guy so sealed feels like the right route. . I just found from your sb17 video you just did that svs has a wireless module which is amazing. From your notes on that sb17 which was a great review now I’m wondering how I’ll figure out where the sub should go and getting the best out of the open floor plan we know have. And find out if I add a second sub can I use two wireless modules. This room is gonna be massive after the remodel with the open floor plan living room and kitchen and dining room and vaulted ceilings even tho our tv and music watching is in a specific corner of it so it’s going to be interesting.
I’m a bit worried I’ll be overwhelmed with dirac and the svs app and how they will work together plus managing placement and how to test all that.
Either way thank you so much.
Curious if I could swing the sb16 while it’s on sale is that a worthy upgrade or does it bake sense to stick with sb2000 pro and possibly add a second down the road?
This is the reason I haven’t started a channel myself. Often thought about it. But just about all the UA-cam channels I follow at some point have experienced brand bullying. I know myself…. I’d react very badly which would not be for me or them! Pull those shoulders back and stand tall. Great job Andrew.
In context of “aging out”…I had my kids over for Fathers Day. I had just finished putting together my dream stereo system. I convinced them to play DJ with Apple Music. They were blown away by the sound. It hit me that my 30 +/- years old kids had never heard a stereo like mine. They grew up on air buds/compressed streaming music. I quickly moved on to my album collection- they had no idea. My point is not only is the current market aging out but subsequent generations have had little exposure to stereo sound systems. (I pieced together an old amp (with Bluetooth) and couple speakers and and old Yamaha turntable - my daughter loves it! But the generations following Baby Boom & maybe X; but otherwise not so much are seemingly into music systems?
Please continue. This proves that you NEED to be out there.
Well I enjoy your reviews. Thanks for you two time in doing these.
Sorry I missed the live! Linstening now.. FWIW there were others who thought "B&O has a competition!" upon hearing the news. (You can check your JBL post)
Sorry for all the troubles - technical and otherwise. I really want to say 'take it easy', in the best way - we don't need all the graphics in your video! Feel free to skip the review if you don't like it, like some others do - but I'm guessing that is just not you(Andrew & Kristi) do. Please know I mean well. Have a nice weekend!
Thank you so much.
After speaking with David Kroll, VP of Sales / KEF USA, it's understood industry wide that global sales are expected, especially for high end components to continue sliding . Masimo bought into an industry it knew absolutely nothing about.
AVR sales have steadily declined since the end of Covid lockdowns. It does not look promising for our industry.
I love the idea of you being an audio consultant. It’s so hard to know when people are being honest, or trying to sell you something with better profit margins. Also furniture placement would be super helpful since there’s a lot of math and science behind it that is difficult to maximize for most people.
Don't let them get to you Andrew! They are making baseless accusations to affect you, if you quit, they would have had their desired effect.
You are being far too nice to them, if I were in your position I would have thrown them under the bus and mentioned their name and the brand's names in this video, so us, your loyal viewers, could know who not to purchase equipment from.
We, the public, love and rely on your reviews! Don't give up mate!
Andrew and Kristi, please keep up the good work.
Question for Kristi, is there still a Discord for Patreon members? If so what’s the link?
Thank you, LCJ. We have never had a Patreon or Discord.
@ so sorry, that was an X account from a similar name. My mistake.
I would be all in if you two ever started a fan discord. Would be nice to chat with the type of people who gravitate towards this channel (and away from the current discord HIFI hobby enthusiast channels that are available.)
We are living in strange times. What you are experiencing is similar to TDS. People be crazy. Stay strong you guys! I love your podcast.
As someone relatively new to the hobby, it makes me sad that so many who have kept the hobby alive are aging out and now consolidation is the new normal. Unlike how I would typically approach a new hobby, I'm now doing significantly more research and buying up now as opposed to getting in relatively cheap and then upgrading over time to make sure that I can get something really nice before it disappears
Hi Andrew and Kristi! Thank you for the great content and insight. I'm sorry you fall victim to the toxicity that has taken over this hobby. I remember a time when we couldn't wait for the next Stereophile or Home Theater magazines to come out so we could drool over what was new. Now, we can't wait to comment on a forum over how the product "sucks" cause it doesn't have 100,000 wats, ruler flat FR from 1 to 25k khz, 16 sub outs, top end DAC, 150db of dynamic range, -1,000 SINAD and costs $299.I really hope you find joy in this hobby again but completely understand if you don't and will watch whatever content you two decide to share! THANK YOU
🎉🎉🎉Happy Birthday Kristi. Sorry it’s late I absolutely love what you do and your contribution to the show 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you!
Bedankt
Thank you for your support!
Don't listen Andrew to these people that have some agenda going on. You are the best reviewer on you tube by a mile !!! You are both so fair & such a joy to listen too & so wonderful for the soul, what you both do is unique. Both of you take a bow !!!!!!
Keep it real Robinson! I've been following you since you started this channel. My girlfriend and I have both enjoyed your reviews. We love that Kristie gives her take on the products under review as well. Please don't abandon those of us who appreciate your work. Haters gonna hate anyone who's successful.
Happy birthday Kristi! Andrew, don’t give up, we love you guys! I’m with you regarding the Bose acquisition of Mac. This is how Mac and the other brands we love survive. Lastly, I’ve raised my kids to be aspiring audiophiles, but it has been really tough for them to have enough disposable income to afford even mid-fi. They will get there, but it is going to take a while still.
Happy Birthday Kristi! Sorry I'm late.
The segment at the end about mattresses made my day! Kristi laughing is incredible 😂😂
😁
I really like your attitude towards Hi-FI. Keep up the great work!
I think you are great at audio stuff!
No one online is as good as you!
Seems like McIntosh being owned by an audio/consumer electronics is better for them than a fund manager or IB would be.
Would that little corner we see be the new Sonos ARC Ultra zoominess? If so, I’d be curious as to how major an improvement in the vocal intelligibility Kristi finds it to demonstrate.
I opened up your video to ease myself into slumber; 2.5 hours later, I realized you were keeping me awake. I tuned out about 5 minutes from the end and pulled up a news report to finally get some sleep. I can’t believe your mellow voice can keep up, not put me to sleep. But I can’t afford to spend three hours at a time. I overslept by that amount this morning.
Great Video , The Ugly truth of the world and how Business can get away with Dodgy Things here there and cut costs here but add over here , ,
it happens all the time
And we have no choice if you want that, need that, want that
You two are my favorite audio reviewers on the internet. I hope you continue doing reviews. Obviously do what’s best for your own life but just know many love your work!
When you were talking about the consumer of HiFi is aging out I hear the same thing about Harley Davidson. I aged out of my Harley and that’s when I got into my audio hobby or should say back to audio which started back in 1973 with my Onkyo integrated amp which I just gifted to my son and I started with a new Emotiva system with after 4 different speakers ending with the Denton 85th Anniversary model which are awesome. Love the show.
Happy belated birthday Kristi!!!!
1.) First off Happy Belated Birthday Kristi ! 🙂2.) Andrew is dead on about Bose 2a.) Andrew is right about home lighting 3.) JBL haters existed before the internet 4.) Have you guys tried a Sleep Number mattress, the adjustability might work for you.
As someone who works with McIntosh a lot, sadly they have had some massive issues with QC. Hopefully this acquisition helps them iron this out.
Is it still true that Macintosh will service their vintage and newer components? To me that says a lot. I have a British brand that is difficult to have serviced.
@@kennixox262Sorry to say that the current mind set at Mcintosh is that they are mostly just supporting products built in the last ten years. For the most part , McIntosh is relying upon independent service stations and fellows like myself that have Mcintosh service experience going back to the late sixties. Unfortunately, many of the Mcintosh products used internals made by Denon , Pioneer and Nakamichi , and sad to say , parts are simply no longer available.
And yes Andrew I think it is a great thing . McIntosh was somewhat gutted by the private equity owners. I had the pleasure of speaking with Amar Bose many years ago at the Chicago CE show. If his philosophy continues ,McIntosh will be able to offer new categories of products with excellent performance at prices many more can afford. As a master tech with over fifty years of hi fi industry experience, it is my hope that once again, service and support by McIntosh will return to and exceed the quality of what was available from Mcintosh in the seventies and eighties !
25 years with Select Comfort. As good as the first night. Top rated by Consumer Reports.
Thank you guys! Really enjoy your insights into the AV industry; I agree we should be rooting for all brands to thrive. On McIntosh car stereos, I had a 2005 Subaru Legacy wagon and it had the optional McIntosh stereo in it, looked great and sounded OK but when you pulled it out of the dash it had Clarion small print on it!!
Hopefully Pioneer (and others) are able to come out on the other side of all this. I grew up with a Pioneer SA-1290 system.
I bought and still own the Pioneer Andrew Jones SP-FS 51s & 52s, and two receivers, the vsx-1021 & just bought the vsx-lx105.
So needless to say I love Pioneer.
❤ Love your channel ❤
And HBD 🥳 🎉‼️
Andrew and Kristy…love your show…just remember jealousy is a nasty emotion…you have the best electronic podcast and show on the planet…and remember the only person that has to agree with your reviews is you😊
Andrew and Kristi, I brought up the Triangle Capella's during the "future of HiFi" segment. Another future-fi speaker that is gaining awards and traction at the exact same price is the Technics sc-cx700. Would love your take on that too.
Andrew, speaking of basing an opinion on something from 50 years ago, one of my aunt's could not believe that I paid money for my Jetta back in the 90's. She used to tell me, "isn't it the same thing as a bug from back in the 60s? It's just a VW."
I like the McIntosh buy also
The tariffs are coming, the tariffs are coming.
They are indeed. People f'd around and now they are going to find out. Big time.
Very similar to Sony purchasing Audeze. It may “suck” that our cult hero’s are now in the clutches of hyper-corporate douche bags, BUT at the very least they still have the opportunity to make the products we love. And even possibly create something absolutely incredible with a new vision.
3:00:48 brands can dip into more affordable price-points & wider demographics (eg JBL bluetooth speakers) it just all depends on 1)how successfully is the brand/product delivering on the expectation/reputation?
2)are they doing a cash-grab OR are they leaving customers feeling a high sense value & experience that maybe even exceeds expectations?
3)are the products too diluted OR are they an appetizer “gateway drug” that builds brand loyalty & encourages customers to spend more up the product/brand line later?
Don't let those jokers get to you Andrew and Kristi! You do great work here and add some needed clarity to this hobby.
Your Elac 3.0 video was good and makes me want to buy them. You do great work on your reviews and I love watching them
Happy 25th, Kristi. Hope it was one of the good ones. 😁🎉🎂
Thank you.
I contacted Krix a while back in regards to reaching out to you to get something reviewed but I don’t believe they ship to the US at the moment, I’m based in Aus.
Denon and all receivers - power rated at two channels only. At $4700, there are alternatives.
Any idea if the arc ultra has similar tech to Brane Audios sub? ive got the brane at my office & it does have pretty darn good bass for the size
I didn't get to watch the stream live and had to come back here and there to watch the full stream. It's better for an audio company to get bought by another audio company than by private equity. Honestly, it's nice that Bose isn't publicly traded and not beholden to the whims of shareholders. Most investors invest in a company because they expect a return are aren't necessarily passionate about the industry of the company the shareholders invest in. Love my Sonus Faber Sonetto VIIIs and I have faith that Bose will let both brands have some autonomy. Hopefully Bose will keep the NYC House of Sound.
Sorry I missed this live but definitely appreciate being able to catch up on this and very much would like to wish Kristi a belated happy birthday!🎂🎁🎊🎈
Missed the first part of this stream today. My deepest sympathy but wholehearted support to you both for all the behind the scenes negative crap that gets shovelled your way. My 2 cents is, one unfortunate effect (affect?) of social media today is this knee jerk negativey that people throw behind the veil of "involunerability" of texts and email, tick tok, etc. It is an unfortunate rumour mill that runs rampant.
Saying that, this is why I love and truly appreciate what you two do. You're upfront, honest, knowledgeable and do your homework. So while the haters and bull----ers get you down, always know that there are a lot more people here who stand behind you and all the great work you do for this community.
The 1 on 1 consultation you plan for next year? Whoo hoo!! 100% behind you guys! That will be awesome! Look forward to it and whatever else you need to do to keep yourself engaged and positive. This channel (& Throttle House 😊) are my go to for fun, knowledgeable and professional reviews that make me smile, happy and informed. Keep up the awesome work and nothing but love from the great white north! You two rock!
I really love this channel and generally speaking, if someone says their views are independent, I’ll take them at their word. As an aside, if using UA-cam as PURELY a shopping guide, definitely take in multiple opinions. Not from a trust perspective, more from a taste point of view (ie everyone likes different things). Personally, I think these reviews are excellent entertainment and I’m extremely thankful for all the effort you put in. So sorry the presumably vocal minority are affecting your perception of how the rest of us enjoy your channel. Keep up the amazing work!
Happy Burthday Kristy!!!!! Thank you both for entertaining me all through Covid. And the years after. Let me ask you your voice is so awesome. You should do voiceovers as well.
May I ask you what microphone you use and what microphone does your wife use? Cause it seems like there’s a little difference.
Guess I missed the stream, but if anyone happens to have any experience to share or opinion on the Waxwig DSP phono preamp, I'd greatly appreciate it. For the record, I know it converts analog to digital, but I honestly don't care. I just want my records to sound good and my mom recently passed away and I have her and my dad's old record collection, so the ability to overcome noise issues is a plus in my eyes.
@@marcusedwards8283 love my waxwing. Far superior than the built in phono pre-amp on my NAD c700 v2 integrated amp (which I otherwise think is fantastic).
@andrewswright Thank you so much for the response. I figure it's probably a controversial product, but I just want my music to sound as good (to me) as I can get it. Especially with these old records I inherited. They'll all get a good cleaning, wish I had an Ultrasonic cleaner, but I know there will still be lots of noise. I hope the "Magic" button works, lol. Thanks again!
Oh, and I'm sure if its better than your NAD built in preamp, it'll probably blow the built in phono pre of my Cambridge Audio AXR100 outta the water.
No matter I enjoy viewing your Honesty.
Kristi I also had 3 cd AIWA boom box Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁
Maybe Bose will bring out a line of speakers made by Sonus-Faber but branded Bose. Bose is mainly centered around car audio now.
Hey Andrew and Kristy . Hang in there you guys ..there’s a reason your channel is so successful. You tell it like it is you’re likable and honest. Rock on and remember the sun will rise tomorrow.
Think Mean Spirited is the flavor of the season, regardless of actual, factual and tangible matters.
Hello Andrew and Cristie.
Please don't call it, as I for one would Deeply miss you both!
Your Unique Reviews are Original and independent.
This comes from a Genuine Concerned Follower from the UK
Regards From Mark.
Car audio is fascinating, pretty much all made by Harman. The speakers themselves are produced by ASK or PSS. They’re usually slightly higher quality than the stock system but tuned better with more power. The brand you buy doesn’t matter too much it’s down to how much the manufacturer will spending on speaker and amp quality
Andrew sipping you drink and the seconds of silence while someone mentioned the JBL review. Kept me chuckling through out the length of the video 😂😂😂
Just on a side note I know most people and maybe this channel are not fans of the WiiM amp & streamer. But what people have not noticed is that a lot of loved brands have been making there versions of their products. I am not a WiiM user but I totally understand why they are popular isn’t the M1 a better quality of their amps? Even people who couldn’t care less about getting amp have noticed there products. Isn’t this good for everyone as it gets people into audio with hope they will up date later down the road.
I purchased my 901s about 87 and still have them today with a JVC receiver and they sound great with vintage equipment😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I am trade marking acousta-mattress.
I missed this one, yes some agents of manufacturers have become aggressive, and or dismissive . I honestly think its competition and the fight for ever decreasing spending power . Some reviewers seem more intent on selling their souls than giving an honest review .
I love Bose, especially the old cheap Interaudio series speakers. For the price, they are great! I have 6 pairs and love them!
Andrew I have bought JAMO speakers and HECO speakers based on your reviews and they have not been off. I value your opinions but I also understand how you feel. Straight no chaser is a tough place to be but it is why I respect your input and insight.
Greetings Andrew, first I must thank you & your wife for your unique, honesty & content.
However, on a different note: I'm now 63 & a X-Jaguar Tech. I owned a few Jag's during my lifetime. When Jaguar was sold to Ford a lot of changes were made that wasn't favourable to the original Jaguar lovers,especially the customers that was quite older than I was @ the time. When Jaguar first told us Tech's that they were entering the diesel engine spec we felt betrayed somewhat because it didn't suit the brand. Modern Jaguar is a imposter of what a Jaguar once represents. The original philosophy is none existence.
Keep up the good work...🇯🇲🇯🇲🇬🇧👊🏾
Andrew you do a great job. You and Kristi are the gold standard. Don’t quit. I’m guessing that the overwhelming majority of your viewers and manufacturers don’t think you’re pay to play or in any way on the take. Just ignore the negative people … they actually amuse me. That’s what I do. I genuinely don’t give a fuck.
*@Craig - my Emotiva contact just got back to me about shipping to Canada: "We actually have distribution in Canada so we ship for free to Canadian residents for orders over $99."*
Late to viewing and commenting, but I’ll add that I bought a BasXA7 a few months back from the new Canadian warehouse, and while shipping was not as instantaneous as Amazon Prime, it went just great. Still a bit disappointing that their “trade-in” policy on other brands is only available in the lower 48, but c’est la vie.
And,oops, yeah, but belated happy birthday.
The best way is $75/hour and you will get more people, maybe you can do one room in 1/2 hours, then people will have you do another room… and it will add up. Small bites are better than one big one, especially at first…
I mean all in all Bose has really been killing it with their noise cancelling tech and wearables. I recently got a new Ioniq 5 with a factory Bose system that I was initially dismissive of. However after listening to it and making a few eq adjustments it’s really a great system.
My Bolt Premier has a Bose system but has little bass.
@@amazoidal I wonder if it has do with speaker placement and factory sound dampening between your Bolt and my Ioniq 5. My system has ample bass. I think I have my Bass setting on 3 or 4 out of 10, mid is plus 2 and treble plus 2. Just these minor tweaks has the Ioniq 5 system on par with the Infinity (JBL) system that was in my 2017 Sonata Limited Plug In Hybrid. My old Sonata Infinity system had more range as I had to do minus 2 or 3 treble, left mid/center alone and plus 2 bass, pushed balance forward by plus 2. I installed an aftermarket Kenwood/JBL system in my old 2011 Sonata and it in my opinion still tops both the factory Infinity and Bose systems but they are pretty close for doing no work.
I'm just used to hearing my big SVS subs at home. I can always add a stand alone subwoofer and put it in the rear of the Bolt. My 2003 Infiniti FX45 had a Bose system but it had a subwoofer in the spare tire area.
hello, when we can expect full review of new Sonos Arc ultra soundbar, and it is possible to compare it with Samsung Q990D?
Thanks for the show
How is a brand like Denon going to make it in the future?
Great question.
I have watched this live a couple times now and it was a good sesh.
A. Sadest day ever was when Ironman died in endgame
B. Been restoring a RCSB Chevy truck for about 3 years now so big gear head
C. My wife’s mattress cost as much as my truck resto lol
D. The pillow smell scene cracked us up because we went into a place a few weeks back and I told my wife it smells like an 87 iroc Z in here. She looked at me and said what does that even mean? I said combination of melted 80s GM plastic and camel lights. Her and the guy behind us died. your guys pillow comment reminded us of that
We are all the same 😂
You guys need to do a garage sale for all your holdover equipment that brands won’t take back.
We love the Purple Pillow - we call it the Dead Baby Pillow… carrying one is like carrying a toddler that is passed out dead…
hahaha!
Non collaborative should be a badge of honor.
Hi, first of all, thanks for the great content.
I've been looking for a new avr for quite some time - running an denon 2100x, combined with dali mentor lcr's and some dali fazon rears.
Question: I've for years considered getting an NAD t778, but rarely hear it mentioned /compared to in reviews. How come? Is it bad /old or just not "relatable"?
Hope to see you cover this in a future episode!
Thanks,
The Dane.
Here is our T778 review: ua-cam.com/video/JB8a5qlIl7o/v-deo.html The review itself is four years old. We've brought it up many times in our comparisons but due to it's age and the fact we no longer have it, there's not as many opportunities or reasons to mention it.
@KristiWright thanks! 😊
curious to see how Bose McIntosh thing plays out. I was super skeptical when Masimo did their purchase of Marantz, B&W, etc. Thus far, we've seen some great releases come out. Do those just reflect stuff already in R&D pipeline, or do they reflect Masimo's commitment to respecting what each of the purchased brands brings to the table? Time will tell. Thinking similarly around Bose buying McIntosh.
So sad Andrew over the years even before the lovely Kristie, I have been a subscriber and I am not an American I live all the way in Jamaica much futher away where it would easy to be a skeptic but never not once have i one day questioned your integrity..Please don't allow people with their own agenda derail you if you choose to bow out I really hope it's on your own terms, your own Merritt.
Please stay the course my friends. No matter how many buffoons leap out of the clown car, there are more of us that don't attend the Circus.