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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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31:35

Podcast #102: 4K TVs That won't Break the Bank and...

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast ·

2021/10/15

On today’s show we look at three 4K TVs that won’t break the bank and look at the new soundbars coming from Hisense. We also read your emails and look at the news of the week. Three 65” 4K TVs That won’t Break the Bank Sony X80J 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart Google TV: $850 Hisense 65A6G 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD Android Smart TV: $510 Toshiba 65-inch 65C350KU 4K UHD Smart Fire TV: $540 Hisense Releases Three New Soundbars HS312 ($399.99) HS219 ($279.99) HS212F ($199.99) Designed to augment the TV

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Podcast #1020: Wide Color Gamut and the YIO Remote Two

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast ·

2021/10/08

This week we explain what Wide Color Gamut is and how it affects your TV viewing experience. We also discovered a new remote that wants to be your Harmony Replacement. It's really sexy but it costs a pretty penny. Finally we discuss why you don’t want to mount your TV over the fireplace. All that plus your emails and the week's news. Wide Color Gamut We mention wide color quite a bit when we talk about 4K TVs. But what does that mean? In general when we talk about wide color we mean "Redder" reds,

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56:53

Podcast #1019: Amazon Product Announcements andValue...

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2021/10/01

This week we take a look at the latest product announcements from Amazon. There are a slew of smart home products and a new FireTV that’s actually TV! Then there is the Value Electronics TV Shootout where they pick the best TV in three categories. As usual we look at the week’s news and read your emails. Amazon Product Announcements Amazon announced a bunch of new products this week. Here are a few that caught our attention: Amazon Smart Thermostat ($60 November 4th) - Amazon Smart Thermostat is

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Podcast #1018: TCL TVs for 2021 and CEDIA Expo Best...

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast ·

2021/09/24

On today’s show we reveal the 2021 TCL TV lineup and discuss FAST (free, ad-supported streaming television) channels. Is this the beginning of truly free TV? We also go through the list of the 2021 CEDIA Expo Best of show winners. Plus we read your emails and look at the news of the week. TCL TV 2021 range: every new TCL TV for this year In 2020, TCL launched a number of new TVs, proving you don’t need to pay a small fortune to get a good new TV. Now we’re more than halfway through 2021, the brand

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43:06

Podcast #1017: Summer Box office Wrap-up and AirPods...

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast ·

2021/09/17

On this week’s show we wrap up the Summer Box Office numbers with the top ten movies based on ticket sales and we look at two contradicting studies about streaming vs cable. We also have a review of Apple’s AirPod Pro. We also read your email and look at the news of the week. Summer Box Office Wraps with $1.75 Billion, It Closes on a High Note No one expected this summer to be a close comparison to the last pre-pandemic summer and it wasn’t. Total North American box office for the 17-week summer

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43:49

Podcast #1016:Hisense's new laser TV, Bluetooth for...

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2021/09/10

We have a fantastic show for you today! Hisense announced what appears to be one of the best Ultra Short Throw Projectors on the market. We discuss Ara’s experience with his and how this may be the one to replace your regular TV. Qualcomm has something for audiophiles with their AptX Lossless codec for CD Quality Sound Over Bluetooth. Finally we take a look at a $5 smart plug from monoprice. Who would have thought that you can start your home automation journey for $5. As usual we read your emails

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Podcast #1015: Locast Shuts Down and Should You...

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2021/09/03

We have a really big show this week! First off there is the news about Locast shutting down. We have what we think could be a good candidate to replace the Harmony Remote. We look at suggested seating distances based on screen size. You won’t believe this one. Then we look at an article that tries to tell you how to evangelize Hi-res audio to your friends. Plus we read your emails and look at the news. SofabatonX1-Most Versatile Universal ALL-IN-ONE Smart Remote Sofabaton is launching X1, which is

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57:53

Podcast #1014: What we are streaming and IPTV...

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2021/08/27

This week we look at what everyone has been streaming based on minutes streamed. This is a new metric that Nielsen has developed to survive in a world where less and less of us watch live linear TV. Speaking of live linear TV we do a comparison of your IPTV options available to you. Between the two of us we have used them all. We also read your emails and take a look at some of the news stories of the week. Weekly Streaming Minutes Top ten streaming series as determined by Nielsen SVOD Content

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Podcast #1013: Do you still Need a Set Top Box and...

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast ·

2021/08/20

This week we solve the mystery of what happened to HDNET and we ask the question if Set Top Hardware is still needed. Finally we go through the list of the 2021 TWICE VIP Awards. We also read your emails and give you the news of the week. What Happened to HDNET A listener sent us a link to Wikipedia where the following was taken from: AXS TV (pronounced "access") is an American specialty television channel. Majority-owned by Anthem Sports & Entertainment, it is devoted primarily to live music

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Podcast #1012: DirecTV Stream and the sofabaton...

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2021/08/13

On this week’s show we opine on what is going on at AT&T and their DireTV Stream video service and we review the sofabaton U1 Universal Remote control. Can it make you forget about the Harmony? We also read your emails and go over some of the week’s news. What on Earth is going on over at AT&T This week AT&T spun off DirecTV as a separate video company. According to a company Press Release: Under this new company, DIRECTV owns and operates the former AT&T U.S. and Puerto Rico video business unit

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Podcast #1011: Renting Out Your Home Theater and...

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast ·

2021/08/06

On this week’s show we talk about the possibility of renting out your home theater space a’la AirBnB and we also chime in on the Scarlett Johansson’s breach-of-contract lawsuit. We also have a lot of email and news to discuss! Swimply lets you swim in a stranger's pool. It's less weird than you think Stan Liang sent us this story but wondered what if you rented out your home theater space? Swimply is the brainchild of co-founders Asher Weinberger, 35, and Bunim Laskin, 24, who met at a networking

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Podcast #1010: Samsung TV Plus and Belkin's Soundform...

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast ·

2021/07/30

This week we discuss free TV on your Samsung TVs and mobile devices via Samsung’s TV Plus service. We also have a review of Belkin’s Soundform Connect AirPlay2 Adapter. And as usual, we read your emails and talk about the week’s news. Samsung TV Plus: the free TV streaming service explained Curious about Samsung TV Plus? If you’ve just bought a new Samsung TV, are seriously considering it, or are just now exploring every inch of your smart TV interface, you might be wondering what this free (yes,

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Podcast #1009: Dolby vs DTS - Does it still matter?

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast ·

2021/07/23

This week we take a look at a new Drywall Screw that supposedly will isolate your theater from adjacent rooms. We also take a look at the differences between Dolby and DTS. Does it still matter in the era of their high definition codecs? We also read your emails and discuss the week’s news. New Spring-Loaded Screw Turns Drywall Into Sound-Absorbing Panels The smooth featureless walls around your home are easy to paint and great for hanging artwork, but they’re also very effective at transmitting

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Podcast #1008: Cinemas are done and possible NFL and...

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast ·

2021/07/16

Are Apple and the NFL close to a deal that will bring Sunday Ticket to AppleTV+? We give our thoughts on a possible deal between the two companies. We also start putting the last nails into TV and cinema operator’s coffins. All of this plus your emails and news await you on this week’s show! Apple in Early Talks With NFL on Sunday Ticket Games Apple has expressed interest in the streaming rights for a package of National Football League games the NFL is now auctioning, said people familiar with the

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Podcast #1007: Dirty Power and our Favorite Automations

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast ·

2021/07/09

Is the power in your house dirty enough to affect your Home Theater experience? We quantify how to determine if you have dirty power and how to clean it up. We also look at our favorite Home Automation Scenes, read your emails and go through the week’s news. Dirty Power Howard’s email got us thinking about power and power conditioners. There is a lot of talk about dirty power and how it affects the life and performance of your electronics. Some say you will see and hear a difference. Others say it

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Podcast #1006: SVS 3000 Micro Subwoofer Review

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast ·

2021/07/02

This week we take a look at two articles comparing Apple services to Google and Amazon. Which service is right for you? It will be a shocker how they decide! We also spent some time with the smallest thing in subwoofers this week. The SVS 3000 Micro. This small subwoofer packs a big punch. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. Apple HomeKit vs Google Assistant If you are trying to decide between Google Home or Apple Home for your smart home system, we’ve researched and

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Podcast #1005: Best OTA DVR for Cord Cutters

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2021/06/25

We were on vacation this week but that didn’t stop us from putting together a show for you. We take a look at the best OTA DVR for cord cutters and we have an abbreviated email and news segment. Best OTA DVR for cord cutters: Amazon Fire TV Recast, TiVo, AirTV and Tablo CNET’s picks for devices that record and stream free, live over-the-air television from an antenna. Full article here…

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Podcast #1004: Netflixland and is your TV's Sharpness...

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast ·

2021/06/18

Are you ready for Netflixland? We discuss how Netflix is opening up an e-commerce site. We also take a look at the best Roku TVs in 2021 and why you should not set your TV’s sharpness very high. As usual we read your emails and discuss the week’s news. Netflix Shop?? Netflix opened an e-commerce site on Thursday where you can buy things like caps, necklaces, hoodies, and, yes, underwear—much of it branded with popular Netflix movies and TV series. The move is part of a larger push for the company to

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Podcast #1003: Finally a Reason for Atmos!

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast ·

2021/06/11

On today’s show it's all about Dolby Atmos. First up is the ten best Dolby Atmos scenes and if that is not enough we discuss how to stream Dolby Atmos music. We end with our impressions of listening to Dolby Atmos music on Apple Music. We also read your emails and the week’s news. 10 of the best Dolby Atmos movie scenes It's in your soundbar; it might be on your phone; soon, you may even find it in your car. Dolby Atmos is seemingly everywhere. But even if you have equipment that supports 3D audio

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Podcast #1002: New Flagship Receivers and Should you...

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast ·

2021/06/04

In this week’s show we look at the number of DVD, Blu-ray and UHD discs that have been released, run down the new flagship receivers from Denon and Yamaha, and answer the question, should I buy an 8K TV? Plus we read your email and take a look at the news. DVD & Blu-Ray Release Report Your resource for DVD & BLU-RAY titles released in the domestic market. Latest Report... New Flagship Receivers Launched It's that time of year again. Time when we drool over the new receivers that will be coming

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