Chris and Jayson dig into the latest wave of drama in the AV world—lawsuits, acquisitions, and the slow fade of independent brands. What starts with Harman’s acquisition of the Massimo portfolio quickly turns into a bigger conversation about consolidation, product nostalgia, and what dealers are losing as the industry streamlines.
They revisit the gear that shaped the early days of integration, from Denon’s CI receivers to the chaos of component video. Along the way, they ask if the market is headed toward convenience at the cost of character—and what that means for everyone trying to build systems that still feel custom.
