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HDTV and Home Theater Podcast

The HT Guys, Ara Derderian and Braden Russell, are Engineers who formerly worked for the Advanced Digital Systems Group (ADSG) of Sony Pictures Entertainment. ADSG was the R&D unit of the sound department producing products for movie theaters and movie studios. Two of the products they worked on include the DCP-1000 and DADR-5000. The DCP is a digital cinema processor used in movie theaters around the world. The DADR-5000 is a disk-based audio dubber used on Hollywood sound stages. ADSG was awarded

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44:34

Podcast #1057: DTS Play-Fi Soundbars Challenge WISA...

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2022/06/24

This week we take a look at the top ten movies on Netflix and talk about DTS Play-Fi becoming a challenger to WISA with their new Play-Fi Soundbars. We also discuss why 8K TV sales are not really doing anything worldwide. Plus we read your emails and the week’s news. News: Major Smart Home Milestone Achieved! Z-Wave Alliance Surpasses 4,000 Certified Devices Amazon overhauls Fire TV user interface Chromecast with Google TV users get first crack at profiles Nokia Is Working On A Chromecast-Like

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Podcast #1056: Has Netflix Jumped the Shark and...

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2022/06/17

This week we try to determine whether Netflix has jumped the shark and what they can do save the company. We also take a look at a new smart home protocol from Broadlink called Fastcon. It's highly reliable and very affordable. We also read your emails and discuss the week’s news. News: LG 'Objet' OLED Evo TVs prioritise both style and substance Android TV reaches 10K streaming apps There's a new OLED TV panel manufacturer on the block Cox explores a smart TV strategy Other:

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Podcast #1055: Sonos Ray - Ecovent - Costco TVs

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2022/06/10

This week we discuss the Sonos Ray Sounbar and we found a solution for controlling which rooms in your house get all the cool or warm air from your HVAC system. Finally we take a walk through Costco and look at their TV department. We have some breaking news about Insteon turning their servers back on along with the rest of the week’s news. We also read your emails in an action packed episode!. News: NESN Becomes First Regional Sports Net to Launch DTC Service Ring is raising the cost of its

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Podcast #1054: Streaming hits record levels and...

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2022/06/03

This week we have a holiday shortened show where we briefly discuss Microlens OLED and Streaming to your TV hitting record levels. We also answer a few emails and read the week’s news. News: U.S. Netflix Usage Up Despite Sub Loses LG Unveils Star Wars Special Edition OLED evo Samsung will soon stop making traditional LCD panels Nielsen: Streaming Hits Record Levels, Accounts for 30% of TV Viewing While total TV viewing declined, streaming volume stayed steady and increased its share Full

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Podcast #1053: UST Projectors - Mistakes with...

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2022/05/27

This week LG Debuts a new 4K UST Laser Projector and we discuss five mistakes everyone makes with Sonos Soundbars. Finally, Samsung begins integrating it's SmartThings home automation platform with Matter capable devices. We also read your emails and the week’s news. News: Hey Sonos! Company Debuts Entry-Level Soundbar, Voice Control For Music, And New Roam Colors Google TV app to add casting as Android TV ecosystem grows to 110M monthly active device Disney+ beats estimates with 7.9M new

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Podcast #1052: Will Matter Fix the Smart Home?

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2022/05/20

This week we discuss how matter will fix the smart home. Well it won’t fix the smart home completely but it will make adding new devices faster. Pulse we have an abbreviated email and news segment since one of us went to Alaska. News: Classic Japanese audio brand Onkyo files for bankruptcy Hisense announces its own Fire TV, starting at $530 Other: Join the Neat Exchange - Social Media for Whiskey Drinkers Ara's Woodworking Join the Flaviar Whisky Club and get a free bottle Google says Matter

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50:47

Podcast #1051: Sony's 2022 Lineup with Availability...

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2022/05/13

This week we take a look at Sony’s 2022 TVs and Projectors with availability and pricing information. We also read your emails and take a looks at the week’s news. News: Sonos may roll out its own voice assistant next month Leviton launches HomeKit-enabled Decora Smart No-Neutral Switch, Dimmer, and Bridge aimed at older homes Are Sluggish Smart TV Shipments Really Behind the Growth Problems for Netflix and Other Streamers? Just Look at This Chart Google Nest cameras now work with Amazon Alexa

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Podcast #1050: 5 Mistakes Everyone Makes With Their...

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2022/05/06

This week we look at 5 mistakes people make with their TV Settings and how to fix them and long time listener Jerry documents his transition from the Insteon Home Hub to Home Assistant. We have no email but we do discuss some of the week’s news in an episode that includes a discussion about Mead, Bourbon, Beer, and Moonshine! News: Harman Kardon Citation MultiBeam 1100 soundbar boasts Dolby Atmos audio Roku welcomes Apple Music to its lineup Alexa can tell you when your security camera detects

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Podcast #1049: 400Gbps Internet speeds Evoca TV and...

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2022/04/29

This week we talk about a world with 400Gbps Internet speeds and a new TV service that combines OTA and IPTV. Also, are we spending more for our A La Carte TV services today than what we used to spend for bundled cable programming when HDTV came on the scene? We also read your emails and the week’s news. News: Philips' high-end OLED907 and OLED937 TVs revealed early Discovery+ Reached 24 Million Subscribers Before Merger with Warner Bros. TV Buyers More Motivated by Screen Size and Picture

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Podcast #1048: Insteon Servers Shut Down and Home...

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2022/04/22

This week we discuss the shutting down of Insteon servers and what you can do to continue using your Insteon automation products and we have an interview with Tony Willis where we discuss his Home Assistant setup that is one of the ways to keep your Insteon devices working. Plus there is a lot of Netflix news and we read your emails. News: Netflix stock plunges 38% on shocking subscriber loss Netflix, Disney+, HBO losing billions to illegal password sharing TiVo Stream 4K First To Fully

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Podcast #1047: Is all the content creation reducing...

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2022/04/15

This week Monoprice introduces three new THX Certified compact on-wall home theater speakers and we discuss Plex’s latest beta features that can help you navigate every streaming service you have. We also ask the question if all the content creation going on right now dilutes the quality of what we are watching. Plus we read your emails and discuss the week’s news. News: YOUTUBE TV ADDS 5 CHANNELS TO LINEUP AirPods security flaw could put some private data at risk HBO Max's Apple TV app gets a

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52:53

Podcast #1046: Number one on Netflix and Streaming...

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2022/04/08

This week we discuss the number one streaming films/shows on Netflix across the world and we take an in-depth view into streaming trends and motivations of Samsung TV owners. Plus we read your email and take a look at the week’s news. News: Bluetooth devices set to hit new high by 2026 Roku Extends Deal to Support Amazon Prime Video, IMDb TV LG's next OLED panels should suffer fewer dead pixels QD-OLED is great for TV lovers, but not for the reason you think TCL closes the gap to LG when it

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Podcast #1045: Sonos Smart Sound Bars?

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2022/04/01

This week we discuss Sonos adding “Smart TV” Features to their Sound Bars and we take a look at the Best 4K Projectors according to CNET. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. News: LG's 97-inch G2 OLED looks set to cost as much as a fancy new car Bowers & Wilkins Introduces Panorama 3 Soundbar Samsung’s S95B QD-OLED TV Finally Has A Release Date And Price, But Where’s The ‘QD’ Bit? 5.1 surround sound for YouTube TV is on the way to Roku and Android/Googe TV Apple

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Podcast #1044: The Beginnings of "Fuzz Tone" - CD Fun...

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2022/03/25

This week we further discuss the beginning of the “Fuzz Tone” in music, give you some fun facts of the Compact Disc and rundown the availability and pricing of the 2022 LG line of HDTVs. Plus we read your emails and go over the week's news. Ara's Latest Speaker Build News: ESPN's iOS app adds SharePlay to help you watch sports with friends Apple TV 4K gets seriously useful upgrade — it’s now a travel essential Epson unveils 4K 120Hz laser projector Xiaomi launches a huge 100-inch 4K TV in

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Podcast #1043: aptX HD andLutron Caseta Smart Home...

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2022/03/18

This week we take a look at aptX HD Bluetooth: What is it? What devices and headphones support it? We also ask if Lutron Caseta Smart Home Products are the answer to Wifi Issues for homes with a lot of 2.4Ghz wifi devices? We read your emails and look at the week’s news as well. News: Denon Expands Hi-Res Speaker Ecosystem With Denon Home Wireless Subwoofer Netflix Testing Shared Account Discount Pricing ‘Daredevil,' 'Jessica Jones,' 'The Punisher' and more are now streaming on Disney Plus Sky

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Podcast #1042: Sub $400 Tower speakers, Ads on...

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2022/03/11

This week we explore a world where Netflix uses ads to support it's massive hunger for content and consider an approach where smart TVs are replaced by a mechanism that lets set top box manufacturers integrate their software with the TV. We also explore the sub $400 tower speaker world. All this plus your emails and the week’s news on this week’s show. News: Is Google fortifying its audio plans? Disney+ will introduce ad-supported tier at lower price The Beatles’ Biggest Hits Turn 3D on Apple

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Podcast #1041: QLED vs OLED and Audioengine S6 Mini...

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2022/03/04

This week we look at an article that claims a QLED TV is finally on par with OLED. We are not as convinced. We also review the Audioengine S6 Powered Desktop Subwoofer. And as usual we read your email and cover some of the week’s news. News: Eve Water Guard leak monitor integrates with Thread LG Launches First 2022 4K LG CineBeam Projectors Average Broadband Usage Hits A Record Half a Terabyte In 4Q21 Other: Join the Neat Exchange - Social Media for Whiskey Drinkers Ara's Woodworking Join the

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Podcast #1040: Hackable DIY Home Security, LED Bulbs,...

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2022/02/25

This week we discuss how vulnerable your DIY Home Security System is. We help you with your LED bulb buying and give you three reasons why the HT Guys feel that set top streamers are not going anywhere soon. Plus we read your email and the week’s news. News: Epson Releases Its Most Advanced Laser Projector To Date Sony's A95K QD-OLED TV might be cheaper than expected Important change to your Prime membership Other: Booze & Vinyl Join the Neat Exchange - Social Media for Whiskey Drinkers Ara's

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Podcast #1039: Five things to fix the Smart Home and...

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2022/02/18

This week we have a top ten list of what is popular on Vudu, five advancements that will “fix” the smart home and the best OLED under $1,500. Plus we read your emails and go through the week’s news. News: Discovery+ is Bringing an Ad-Lite Version to the U.K. and Ireland NFL Exec: Sunday Ticket Deal Isn’t Done Fox to Stream Big Ten, Big East Basketball Tournaments In 4K ViacomCBS Gets a New Name: Paramount Other: Black Leather - YouTube Black Leather - Spotify Join the Neat Exchange - Social

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Podcast #1038: What does Reference Level Mean?

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2022/02/11

On today’s show we define “Reference Level” and what it means for your home theater and we look at the 9 things you need to consider if you are in the market for a new TV. We also read your emails and look at the news stories of the week. News: Sonos acquisition fuels new headphone rumors The cheapest 2022 Samsung MicroLED TV will reportedly cost $80,000 Samsung Display apparently struggling with QD-OLED production Streaming device wars: Smart TV viewing time surges, dongles see first-ever decline

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