Ascend Audio Video

Ascend Audio Video Ascend AV is a custom audio and video dealer. Need a piece of AV gear? We can help. Need a brand new home theater from the ground up? We have you covered.

Anything in you need in the AV space, Ascend is here to make it happen.

06/01/2026

Many people think that more is always better. While it can be if properly setup and in a correct space, its not always the best use of funds and can actually hurt more than it provides.

Join us as we discuss the benefits and pitfalls of adding more speakers and when it might be better for a less is more approach!
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Welcome to the podcast dedicated to AV enthusiasts, by AV enthusiasts! If you have questions, we have answers. Come join us as we discuss the latest happenings in the world of AV and home theater as well as answer questions directly from chat.

Please note that if you are joining us live, we do take live questions, but answer in the order that they are received. Hangout with us and enjoy the stream. We will get your question!

Ryan Charpentier
Owner of Ascend Audio Video and founder of The AV Experience focusing on removing snake oil and subjectivity from the AV space and setting objectivity at the forefront.

Want a new turn key theater/AV space, have general questions, or need to purchase some equipment for your theater? Contact Ryan at Ascend AV. https://ascendav.net/

Ben Goff
Technical Director at Cinema Buro, specializing in high-performance turn-key private cinemas.

Need a design or guidance with a build? Contact Ben for engineering-led design, room acoustics, and system optimization & performance consultancy aligned to CEDIA RP22 / RP32. Contact Ben at Cinema Buro. https://cinemaburo.com

Subscribe to The AV Experience YouTube Channel

05/25/2026

Many people, especially when just starting out, unbeknownst to them are prone to making mistakes in their AV And home theater journeys and spaces.

Join us as we discuss what some of those mistakes are and how to avoid them.
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Welcome to the podcast dedicated to AV enthusiasts, by AV enthusiasts! If you have questions, we have answers. Come join us as we discuss the latest happenings in the world of AV and home theater as well as answer questions directly from chat.

Please note that if you are joining us live, we do take live questions, but answer in the order that they are received. Hangout with us and enjoy the stream. We will get your question!

Ryan Charpentier
Owner of Ascend Audio Video and founder of The AV Experience focusing on removing snake oil and subjectivity from the AV space and setting objectivity at the forefront.

Want a new turn key theater/AV space, have general questions, or need to purchase some equipment for your theater? Contact Ryan at Ascend AV. https://ascendav.net/

Ben Goff
Technical Director at Cinema Buro, specializing in high-performance turn-key private cinemas.

Need a design or guidance with a build? Contact Ben for engineering-led design, room acoustics, and system optimization & performance consultancy aligned to CEDIA RP22 / RP32. Contact Ben at Cinema Buro. https://cinemaburo.com

Subscribe to The AV Experience YouTube Channel

05/18/2026

Many people think that more is always better. While it can be if properly setup and in a correct space, its not always the best use of funds and can actually hurt more than it provides.

Join us as we discuss the benefits and pitfalls of adding more speakers and when it might be better for a less is more approach!
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Welcome to the podcast dedicated to AV enthusiasts, by AV enthusiasts! If you have questions, we have answers. Come join us as we discuss the latest happenings in the world of AV and home theater as well as answer questions directly from chat.

Please note that if you are joining us live, we do take live questions, but answer in the order that they are received. Hangout with us and enjoy the stream. We will get your question!

Have questions or need some new gear?
[email protected]

Subscribe to The AV Experience YouTube Channel

05/11/2026

Is it always more beneficial to add more seats into a theater to share the space with more people at the same time? Are there any issues that come with that?

Join us and find out the benefits and compromises that go with adding more seats to your space!
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Welcome to the podcast dedicated to AV enthusiasts, by AV enthusiasts! If you have questions, we have answers. Come join us as we discuss the latest happenings in the world of AV and home theater as well as answer questions directly from chat.

Please note that if you are joining us live, we do take live questions, but answer in the order that they are received. Hangout with us and enjoy the stream. We will get your question!

Have questions or need some new gear?
[email protected]

Subscribe to The AV Experience YouTube Channel

05/08/2026

Answering all of your AV and Home Theater Questions
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Welcome to the podcast dedicated to AV enthusiasts, by AV enthusiasts! If you have questions, we have answers. Come join us as we discuss the latest happenings in the world of AV and home theater as well as answer questions directly from chat.

Please note that if you are joining us live, we do take live questions, but answer in the order that they are received. Hangout with us and enjoy the stream. We will get your question!

Have questions or need some new gear?
[email protected]

Subscribe to The AV Experience YouTube Channel


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05/04/2026

Do you need a dedicated amp for your setup? Many people would have you believe yes, but is that actually true?

We think the only time an amp is needed is when its ACTUALLY needed in the setup. Join Ben and Ryan as they discuss actual use cases and pitfalls that users and enthusiasts find themselves in related to this very question and find out if YOU need an amp or not!
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Welcome to the podcast dedicated to AV enthusiasts, by AV enthusiasts! If you have questions, we have answers. Come join us as we discuss the latest happenings in the world of AV and home theater as well as answer questions directly from chat.

Please note that if you are joining us live, we do take live questions, but answer in the order that they are received. Hangout with us and enjoy the stream. We will get your question!

Have questions or need some new gear?
[email protected]

Subscribe to The AV Experience YouTube Channel

04/27/2026

A common trend in the AV industry is to buy more equipment in an attempt to fix issues in a room. This is the wrong approach and normally results in a waste of money. Join us during the stream to learn why this is a bad idea, and what you should actually look at when trying to decide how to correct an acoustical or video issue in your space.

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Welcome to the podcast dedicated to AV enthusiasts, by AV enthusiasts! If you have questions, we have answers. Come join us as we discuss the latest happenings in the world of AV and home theater as well as answer questions directly from chat.

Please note that if you are joining us live, we do take live questions, but answer in the order that they are received. Hangout with us and enjoy the stream. We will get your question!

Have questions or need some new gear?
[email protected]

Subscribe to The AV Experience YouTube Channel

04/20/2026

Join us as we start a series on how to read speaker measurements. The second episode contains further insight into how to breakdown and understand Frequency Response and CEA2034 including continuous and burst tests as well as a comparison to AES75.

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Welcome to the podcast dedicated to AV enthusiasts, by AV enthusiasts! If you have questions, we have answers. Come join us as we discuss the latest happenings in the world of AV and home theater as well as answer questions directly from chat.

Please note that if you are joining us live, we do take live questions, but answer in the order that they are received. Hangout with us and enjoy the stream. We will get your question!

Have questions or need some new gear?
[email protected]

Subscribe to The AV Experience YouTube Channel

We have ourselves a winner! After going neck and neck, the Spice Harvester scene from Dune Part 2 just barely won over T...
04/17/2026

We have ourselves a winner! After going neck and neck, the Spice Harvester scene from Dune Part 2 just barely won over Top Gun Maverick and the 2:15 canyon run!

What do y'all think? Did the masses get it right or were they out to lunch on this one?

(Click to view all the demos and who won which rounds!)

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