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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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01:07:02

Podcast #993: Gary Yacoubian and Nick Brown of SVS

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2021/03/26

This week we discuss whether there is a market for a $200 quad tuner DVR that doesn’t come with storage and we talk with SVS President and CEO Gary Yacoubian and Vice President of Marketing Nick Brown about two new cool products that SVS recently released. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. Tablo rolls out a $200 quad-tuner DVR with HDMI It's ideal if you record TV to watch it somewhere with a weak internet connection. Full article here… Interview with SVS President and

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01:01:56

Podcast #992: Channels DVR and the Best IPTV Service

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2021/03/19

On this week’s show we discuss a super inexpensive solution to charging your outdoor devices via the sun, we dive a little deeper into the Channels DVR, and finally, we look at the best IPTV solutions for you. Plus we read your emails and take a look at the news. Renogy E.FLEX 5W Mono Solar Panel If you have a battery operated camera that is charged via a 5V USB charger then this product may make it possible to never have to charge the camera again. This solar charger is a little bigger than a steno

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Podcast #991: Locast2Plex and Chromecast Whole House...

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2021/03/12

Whole House Audio Journey with the Chromecast for Listener Matt As a teenager growing up in the 80’s I had a subscription to Audio Video Interiors magazine. I would marvel at these huge custom home theaters with in-floor console CRT Runco projectors and AMX or Crestron controls. Fast forward past the Beastie Boys cassettes and Van Halen CDs, once MP3s hit the scene and you could store vast amounts of music on a computer, I was cobbling together homemade systems connecting computers to amps around

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Podcast #990: Shrinking Movie Release Windows and the...

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2021/03/05

On this week’s show we run down the top ten rentals for the week and discuss release windows for movies. Does the shrinking window spell doom for movie theaters? We also read your emails and cover the news of the week. Top 10 Rentals for Week Ended 2-21-21 1 Greenland (6.4) 2/9/21 Universal/STX 2 Let Him Go (6.7) 2/2/21 Universal 3 Freaky (6.3) 2/9/21 Universal 4 Horizon Line (4.7) 2/16/21 Universal 5 Shadow in the Cloud (4.8)** 2/2/21 Vertical 6 Breach (3.7) 2/2/21 Paramount 7 Come Play (5.7)

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Podcast #989: Audiophile or Audio-Fooled?

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2021/02/26

Top 10 Voice Commands of 2020 Smart home control functions top the list of the most-used voice commands by users with Josh.ai systems in 2020. 10 Watch Netflix - Absolutely makes sense to us. It would have been nice to see how, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video and the rest compared. And now you know Netflix is King of streaming! 9 What’s the Weather? - Asking what the weather is and voice commands are a match made in digital heaven. This can be done while getting dressed or fixing the bed. The perfect multi

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Podcast #988: ATSC 3.0 is here and the Best Non-OLED TV

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2021/02/19

This week we help a listener future proof his new AVR purchase and we answer the question, “Where can you watch ATSC 3.0 Content?” We wrap up with the best Non-OLED TV available. We also read your emails and look at the week’s news. Future Proofing your new Receiver Install We received an email from Brian who has recently moved and has an opportunity to setup a Home Theater System from scratch. He is in the market for a new receiver and wants to know what are the must have requirements for a

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Podcast #987: Harbottle Audio Interview

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2021/02/12

A couple of weeks ago a listener, Tim Diebert, emailed asking us to review a subwoofer that he owns made by Harbottle Audio. On today’s show we speak with their Technical Director Cody Heibert about their subwoofers and what they have coming in a few months. We also read your emails and go through the week’s news.

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Podcast #086: Do you need a Calibrator?

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2021/02/05

On this week's show we look at which streaming services were nominated for Golden Globe Awards and we ask the question; “Should you pay to have your TV/Projector Calibrated?” We also read your emails and take a look at the news. Streaming Services nominated for Golden Globes It was a few years ago when Braden made a prediction that Netflix would win an award for one of it's original content titles. If we recall correctly, he got that prediction right. Fast Forward to 2021 and his prediction came

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52:43

Podcast #985: Kef's New Subwoofer and Five Home Tech...

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2021/01/29

On today’s show we discuss a new technology from Kef that gets big sound from a small subwoofer. We also take a look at the top home technology trends for 2021. Pulse we have your emails and the news of the week. KEF introduces Uni-Core subwoofer technology and its KC62 sub The KC62 is the first sub to implement KEF's new tech that promises deeper bass from smaller boxes Full article here… KEF has introduced another new technology, this time focused on subwoofers. Called Uni-Core, it places two

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Podcast #984: CES 2021 Awards

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2021/01/22

CES Awards This week we wrap up our CES 2021 coverage with the CES Awards show. We look at what Products Engadget, Digital Trends, CNET, and CES thought were notable and newsworthy. As usual we look at your emails and discuss the news of the week. Engadget Best of CES 2021 finalists! The full list is found here… Samsung Bot Handy TCL Wearable Display - It has two Full HD OLED screens that create a 140-degree field of view... and that's it. There's no battery onboard or chunky arms for processors

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01:03:37

Podcast # 983: CES 2021

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2021/01/15

CES 2021 It's CES but not like the usual CES that we are accustomed to. This year it is all virtual and as a result we can’t tell you how incredible the latest Micro LED TV looks. There are some great sounding technological improvements that have us excited for the future. This is a long show but we are sure we missed something. If there is a product or announcement you think we should take a look at please let us know. Next week we’ll discuss what others saw as “Best of Show”. We hope you enjoy the

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Podcast 982: Wyze Smart Bulb and Discovery Plus is Here

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2021/01/08

On this week's show we take a look at an incredible deal on smart light bulbs from Wyze. Four Smart bulbs for less than $8 a piece. We also have a first look at Discovery Plus. What we think is a solid streaming service. And we read your emails and discuss the news of the week. Wyze Bulb - LED Smart Home Light Bulb 800 Lumen Adjustable white temperature and brightness, works with Alexa and the Google Assistant, No Hub Required (~$30 for a pack of 4) Set any mood with Wyze Bulb’s tunable white

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Podcast #981: Wonder Women, Best Products from 2020,...

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2021/01/01

It's a new year and we have a new show for you today. Did you watch Wonder Women on Christmas? Millions did! The HT Guys did as well and we discuss what we thought. We also go through the best tech products of 2020 and finish off with a preview of CES 2021. All that plus email and news. Happy New Year! Wonder Woman 1984 may have saved movie theaters too Box office numbers for the latest superhero flick apparently show promise. Full article here... CNET names the best tech products of 2020 As it

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Podcast #980: AirPod Max, Predictions, and the Best...

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2020/12/25

In our last show for 2020 we discuss the Apple AirPods Max. Are these big and expensive headphones from Apple worth the high price? We look at 7 CE Predictions for 2021 from This Week in Consumer Electronics and finally, what was the best streamer for 2020. All this plus your email and news of the week! AirPods Max review: The price hurts but these headphones are excellent They're hefty, big and expensive, but Apple's AirPods Max impress with their sound quality, noise canceling and the same extra

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Podcast #979: Speaker Buying Guide

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2020/12/18

Samsung nixes modularity to make MicroLED TV consumer-ready A few years ago Samsung unveiled The Wall, a huge display that was more billboard than home entertainment. Now the company is bringing the technology behind it, MicroLED, to consumer-ready TVs – although we’d imagine it's still too much for most consumers to handle. Full article here... 5.1 Speaker Buying Guide In our last buying guide of 2020 we take a look at speaker systems. For this list we are looking at a 5.1 setup which will be

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Podcast #978: HDTV Buying Guide 2020

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2020/12/11

Wyze Video Doorbell review: Spotty performance holds it back The Wyze Video Doorbell comes at an incredible price for an app-enabled live-streaming buzzer: $30. Nothing from major brands like Amazon's Ring or Google's Nest comes close to that level of affordability. That said, I experienced issues with the camera's performance on this video doorbell -- something I haven't encountered with other Wyze cams (more details on that in the section below). Full article here… Steven Soderbergh: The Reports

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Podcast #977: Receiver Buying Guide 2020

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2020/12/04

Receiver Buying Guide 2020 It's that time of year where we get to spend your money. This season we start off with AV Receivers. We take a practical approach with these guides in that we try to get you the best bang for your buck. Well we do indulge with one of our selections. Here is our AV receiver buying guide for 2020. Under $500 Sony STR-DN1080 7.2ch Home Theater AV Receiver (MSRP $499.99) The Sony STR-DN1080 is a receiver that has been out for a few years but still checks all the boxes for a

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Podcast #976: Thankful on Infinite Podcasts!

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2020/11/26

We have a special show for you today. The AV Rant Guys (Tom Andry and Rob H), along with DJ Briggs of the Bright Side of Home Theater join us for a fun filled podcast that gives thanks to you our listeners.

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Podcast #975: Black Friday Roundup

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast ·

2020/11/20

Black Friday 2020 It's another Black Friday and the HT Guys have you covered. This year is a bit different as many companies go virtual with their Black Friday Deals. We can go through every deal out there but we do highlight a few that we really like. Let us know if you participate this year and what you get. WalMart Available 11/25 VIZIO 70" Class 4K UHD LED Smart TV HDR V-Series V705x-H1 $470 Get the Deal SAMSUNG 65" Class 4K Crystal UHD (2160P) LED Smart TV with HDR UN65TU7000 2020 $478 (was

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Podcast #974: Roku vs FireTV and the Top 5 Object...

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2020/11/13

On today’s show we take a look at the Top Ten most watched shows on Youtube, we compare Roku vs FireTV and DJ Briggs of The Brightside of Home Theater gives us his top five Object Based Audio (ATMOS) movies to give your home theater system a workout. All that plus your emails and news of the week! Netflix’s Top 10 Most Watched Movies + Shows Netflix‘s Top 10 is a new feature that highlights the most popular movies and shows on the platform in real time. Right now, the 10 most watched titles on

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