Show overview
AV Rant launched in 2025 and has put out 30 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 70 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run over ninety minutes — most land between 2h 5m and 2h 19m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Technology show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 6 days ago, with 24 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2026, with 24 episodes published. Published by Tom Andry.
From the publisher
Home Theater and AV Questions Answered
Latest Episodes
View all 30 episodesAV Rant #999.9k: Take a Breath
AV Rant #999.9j: Total Gamechanger (Sofabaton U3 Giveaway)
AV Rant #999.9i: Sofabaton U3 Review and Giveaway (and Lee Visited Vancouver!)
AV Rant #999.9h: Running in Crocs
AV Rant #999.9g: Taking a Gamble on Dual Centers
AV Rant #999.9f: Sofabaton U3 Hardware Preview
AV Rant #999.9e: Sofabaton X1S Giveaway Winners!
AV Rant #999.9d: Blazing Last Chance X1S Giveaway
AV Rant #999.9c: Moar Panels!
AV Rant #999.9b: Sofabaton X1S Giveaway
AV Rant #999.9a: We Justify Cable Risers
AVRant Podcast #999.9 – Sofabaton U3 Preview
AV Rant #999.8: AI Slump
Tom has returned. Thank you to Lee Overstreet and Joe Klusnick for guest co-hosting last week. Kaleidescape is celebrating their 25th Anniversary. PlayStation 5 console prices are going up…a lot. And we discuss the improvements that Sofabaton brought to their X2 Hub-based remote with their latest firmware updates. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCPFZs 00:00:00 – Intro […] The post AV Rant #999.8: AI Slump appeared first on AV Rant.
AV Rant #999.7: Blows Up Good
We’re back! Last week’s absence was spur of the moment, so apologies for that. Now Tom is away this week. But Lee Overstreet and Joe Klusnick are here to guest co-host with Rob. Barco is buying VerVent Audio Holding, the parent company of Focal and Naim. Xbox Mode is coming to all Windows 11 PCs. […] The post AV Rant #999.7: Blows Up Good appeared first on AV Rant.
AV Rant #999.6: Death Knell For Xbox
Now that the Sofabaton X2 Universal Remote is widely available, Sofabaton is running a sale on the X1S model. And we have a promo code you can use for extra savings: TOMX1S20 . RSL launched their online Encore Store with a cosmetic grading system on open box items for extra cost savings. The new CEO of […] The post AV Rant #999.6: Death Knell For Xbox appeared first on AV Rant.
AV Rant #999.5 – Too Many Names
Paramount Skydance gave their best and final offer to buy Warner Bros Discovery, and Netflix declined to match it. RTings now requires a paid membership to view their full product reviews, a change made in light of AI scraping all their data and leading to far fewer page visits. Tom has updates about his back, […] The post AV Rant #999.5 – Too Many Names appeared first on AV Rant.
AV Rant #999.4: 4 Foot Speaker Stands?
Tom is back. And so is his TV! Rob has fresh insights about the Sofabaton X2 Universal Remote. Tom has thoughts about computer monitors. Skyworth is taking over Panasonic’s TV division. Xbox CEO and President both left, and the former President of CoreAI is taking over. Paramount Skydance made their best and final offer to […] The post AV Rant #999.4: 4 Foot Speaker Stands? appeared first on AV Rant.
AV Rant #999.3: The Fabled Pod
Tom is away this week. But we have a TV update anyway. Lee Overstreet AND Joe Klusnick both join Rob H. for the long-awaited 3-man episode. It finally happened! Lee’s MantelMount experience. Joe’s Kaleidescape viewing. Arcam Radia Series AV Amplifiers, Pre-Pro, Amps & Speakers. Arendal 1610 Series 8 Speakers. And why not lease your PS5 […] The post AV Rant #999.3: The Fabled Pod appeared first on AV Rant.
AV Rant #999.2: Signs Point to “Yes”
The latest in Tom’s QD-OLED TV repair saga. Our own subwoofer, computer monitor, and universal remote adventures. KEF Coda W self-powered wireless speakers enter a new, lower price bracket. Valve delayed its Steam Machine and Stream Frame. TCL is updating its Google TV interface to run on Android 14, which will add HDMI QMS support. […] The post AV Rant #999.2: Signs Point to “Yes” appeared first on AV Rant.
AV Rant #999.1: COULD Care Less
We aren’t ready to call this Episode 1,000 just yet. Updates on Tom’s TV. LG Display is now manufacturing OLED SE, OLED EX, and Tandem OLED panels for greater differentiation at various price points. The new DALI SONIK Series of speakers replaces the Oberon Series. Pictures shown in this episode: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCJxnR 00:00:00 – Intro We technically […] The post AV Rant #999.1: COULD Care Less appeared first on AV Rant.