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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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45:27

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...

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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...

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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?

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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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46:24

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

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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

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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

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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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32:53

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

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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!

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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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32:53

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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42:38

Podcast #1001: Email and News

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2021/05/28

On this week’s show we play catch up with your emails and the news from the past two weeks. We’ll have a traditional shw next week.

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Podcast #1000: The HT Guys Go Down Memory Lane

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2021/05/21

1000 Episodes in Review It's our 1000th episode so we thought it would be fun to go down memory lane. It has been so much fun getting to know all of you. Some we know well and have developed personal relationships with. Others came and went as things in their lives changed. To Industry members, thank you for your support! To our listeners, thank you for subscribing, downloading and listening to our show. It's because of you that we are here today and will be here tomorrow! There was a big gap in

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Podcast #999: Is an $80K Sony Projector Worth the...

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2021/05/14

On today’s show we look at a CNET article that covers the best home theater projectors for 2021 and then we ask if a $80,000 Sony projector is worth the money. We also take a look at a simple universal remote and ask if it can replace the Harmony. We read your emails and take a look at the week’s news as well. Best home theater projector for 2021 From portable projectors to affordable 1080p models to light cannons built for gaming or 4K HDR, these are the best projectors for the money. Full

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33:42

Podcast #998: Top Five Movie Rentals for the Week and...

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2021/05/07

On today’s show we take a look at the top five movie rentals for the week, discuss a movie called Nobody, invite ourselves onto The Bright Side of Home Theater Podcast, and answer the question, “What’s the Best LED TV” right now. Pulse we read emails and discuss the news of the week. Don’t forget to enter to win a fantastic SVS sound system to celebrate our 1000th episode. Top Five Movie Rentals for the Week 5 - The Croods: A New Age - The prehistoric family the Croods are challenged by a rival

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Podcast #997: Understanding Digital TV Signal...

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2021/04/30

On today’s show we announce a fantastic giveaway to celebrate our 1000th show. Be sure to enter the contest! We also discuss Apple being sued for terminating the account of someone with $25,000 worth of apps and videos. With ATSC 3.0 around the corner we discuss what can cause issues with over the air reception of Tv signals. We have a review of the B&W PI7 wireless headphones. All this and your emails and the week’s news Apple sued for terminating account with $25,000 worth of apps and videos

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Podcast #996: New AppleTV and Wyze V3 Review

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2021/04/23

On today’s show we run through some of the new features on the recently announced AppleTV, look at the tradeoff of using an indoor TV outdoors in a protected environment, and we have a short review of the Wyze V3 outdoor camera. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. New AppleTV From the Press Release - Apple announced the next generation of Apple TV 4K, delivering high frame rate HDR with Dolby Vision and connecting customers to their favorite content with the highest quality

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Podcast #995: End of the Road for the Harmony Remote...

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2021/04/16

We’re back! After a laptop mishap the show returns with a discussion about the Harmony Remote going end of life, a discussion on SpaceX's Starlink Satellite Internet service, using smart home devices to provide you weather alerts, and finally a discussion on Ara’s journey to becoming a DIY speaker builder. We also read your emails and discuss the news of th week. Who Needs Starlink Internet? These Rural US Counties Top the List SpaceX's Starlink promises to supercharge internet speeds around the

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No Show This Week

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2021/04/09

We had a technical issue and can not upload a full show. We’ll be back next week with our regular programming. Thank you for understanding..

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Podcast #994: Wifi Gremlins Begone!

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2021/04/02

On this week’s show we take a look at twelve things that the Jetsons predicted correctly back in 1962. Ring introduces three new automation devices and Ara gets to the bottom of his Wifi woes. We also read your email and take a look at the week’s news stories. 12 Cool Technologies “The Jetsons” Predicted For 2062 That We Have Right Now This article is from 2019 The futuristic family cartoon The Jetsons premiered in 1962. It was set 100 years in the future in the year 2062. We're over half way there

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