Podcast #921:Network TV Update and the Best Cheap Earbuds
Network TV update and what are the best cheap earbuds from RTINGS.com
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Today's Show:
News:
- Amazon's Echo Show 5 is on sale for $60 right now - it's one of the lowest prices we've seen for the smart display
- Your Google Home is bricked. Here's how to get a new one for free
- Ecobee enhances smart thermostats with new features
- Hisense expected to launch OLED TVs in the US next year
- Firm sees Sonos as Apple target
Other:
- Instant Hot Water Recirculating System with Built-In Timer
- Ara's Woodworking
- Join the Flaviar Whisky Club and get a free bottle
Network TV Update (officially renewed or canceled)
ABC
- America’s Funniest Home Videos - renewed
- Bachelor in Paradise - renewed
- Grey’s Anatomy - renewed
- Holey Moley - summer renewal
- Grand Hotel - cancelled
CBS
- Evil - renewed
- Mom - renewed
- Young Sheldon - renewed
Fox
- Bless the Harts - renewed
- Hell’s Kitchen - renewed
- The Simpsons - renewed (forever???)
NBC
- This is Us - renewed
- The InBetween - cancelled
- Sunnyside - cancelled
CW
- The Outpost - renewed
- Pandora - renewed
Best Cheap Earbuds - RTINGS.com
Cheapest Earbuds With Decent Performance: Panasonic ErgoFit RP-HJE120 $8.95
The Panasonic RP-HJE120-K ErgoFit are very basic in-ear headphones with no additional features. They have a decent sound and barely leak, even at high volumes. However, they have a typical in-ear fit, which may be uncomfortable for some. They're not very stable and cannot block the ambient noise of a moderately busy office.
Pros - Minimal leakage. Decently balanced sound.
Cons - Poor noise isolation. In-ear fit not comfortable for everyone. Cheap build quality.
Best Cheap Earbuds: Anker SoundBuds Curve Wireless $26.99
The Anker SoundBuds Curve are good sports headphones, with a long battery life and a decent sound. They're comfortable with a stable ear-hook design for exercising and working out. They're compact enough to fit into your pockets, and they're decently well built, although the audio cable is a little thinner than comparable wireless in-ears. Unfortunately, they do not block that much noise so they may not be the best headphones for loud, noisy environments and their sound may be a bit too bass-heavy for some.
Pros - Stable and portable design. Comfortable fit. Very low leakage.
Cons - Mediocre-at-best noise isolation. Slightly thin audio cable.
Best Budget Earbuds: Sony WI-C310 Wireless $38
The Sony WI-C310 are decent mixed-usage in-ear headphones. They are very lightweight, their neckband design is flexible and portable, and they’ll be stable enough for running. They have a decent sound profile but might be better-suited for bass-heavy genres. The bud cables are very long, creating big loops when wearing the headphones, which may be a bit cumbersome. On the upside, they have a good 17-hour battery life and isolate well against work environment noises, but won’t be the ideal choice for public transit. They are decent all-around headphones and offer good value, but don’t necessarily stand out from other similar in-ears.
Pros - Decent audio reproduction. Portable and flexible around-the-neck design. Good battery life.
Cons - Slightly cheap build quality. Mushy control buttons. Always-on sidetone when using the microphone.
Reader Comments (3)
For listener Joe, I've bought hi-end audio equipment on Audiogon.com... I just checked, and there are some Sony projectors listed.
https://www.audiogon.com/listings?q=sony+projector
No idea how long it would take you to sell it and get an acceptable price. Good luck!
Hello, listening on your comments on the listeners ST Projector issues and your solution, the older ones always came with mounting points so you could put them on the roof or off a projector arm wall mounted above the screen. That way the screen projects 'downward' and this might be a solution. At a recent presentation by a local electrical wholesaler (Radio parts and they have a YouTube Channel) they showed the Epsom ST and laser projectors the higher end ones had a kind of 'periscope' lens that could also raise and lower.
Finally, what is the story with the last Elementary Season 7???
For some reason it's not on Apple or Google Play, it 'allegedly' aired on our local network (I'm talking Australia but it's owned by CBS) very late at night, on our evil fun sponge Monopoly Cable provider FOXTEL and Streaming Service STAN but it hasn't even been released to physical media format. Is this a victim of some actor scandal, bad blood feud or streaming service play?
Anyway Cheers
At least in the USA, the last season is on Hulu. It previously was on CBS All Access, but is no longer (which is surprising since I didn't actually realize shows expired off of CBS All Access as quickly).