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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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01:06:53

Podcast #962: Do You need 8K? Spoiler Alert… the...

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2020/08/21

This week we ask whether Allen should open his factory sealed Empire Strikes Back VHS tape so he can digitize it. We also breakout sales of the top 10 selling discs by format, Finally we make a case for not buying an 8K TV just yet. We also read your emails and take a look at the news on an action packed episode!! Question of the Day Question of the day comes from Allen - I have an original VHS copy of Empire Strikes Back, it is still shrink-wrapped. Is it worth opening to digitize and add to my

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01:02:54

Podcast #961: Fall TV and Sonos ARC

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2020/08/14

On today’s show we breakdown the Top 50 Disc sellers format market share and look at a few shows that were either canceled or renewed for the upcoming Fall season with the most thorough resource we have found on this subject from Rotten Tomatoes. Finally we take a look at the Sonos ARC soundbar with a review from the Verge. All that plus your email and news! RENEWED AND CANCELLED TV SHOWS 2020 Want to know if your favorite television series is among the latest cancelled TV shows? Bookmark this page

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Podcast #960: Mulan, Cheap 98 inch 4K TV, and TCL...

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2020/08/07

On today’s show we discuss Disney releasing Mulan on Disney+ with an additional $29.99 charge. Is this the world we have been hoping for? We also take a look at a really “cheap” 98 inch 4K TV. And finally we try to determine if the new TCL 8 Series mini-LED TVis Braden’s next buy. All that plus news and your emails. Disney’s ‘Mulan’ coming to Disney+ in September for $29.99 Disney said on Tuesday, in a surprise move, that its blockbuster feature “Mulan,” which has been delayed from its theatrical

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Podcast #959: Alexa Live 2020

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2020/07/31

On today’s show we ask the question whether a $300 toaster with a touchscreen is worth buying. We take a look at Klipsch’s Soundbar killer the Fives and we give you a rundown of the Alexa Live 2020 conference. All that plus your emails and news! The Revolution R180 Toaster has a touchscreen. It's ridiculous and I love it Refrigerators, countertop ovens, microwaves and even multicookers all adopted touchscreen displays in the wake of the birth of the smart home. Now there's a toaster with a

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Podcast #958: Do Soundbars Suck?

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2020/07/24

On today’s show we look at how people are using their smart speakers with their smart TVs, ask the question, if Soundbars Suck, and provide you with the definitive resource list for finding content on Netflix. As usual we read you listener email and go through some news stories for the week. Research: Smart speakers increasingly linked to smart TVs Findings from Hub Entertainment Research’s annual study – Evolution of the TV Set – reveal more viewers are using smart TVs linked to smart speakers to

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Podcast #957: Sony A8H OLED TV Review RTINGS.com

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2020/07/17

How Will Streaming Services Retain Subscribers Gained During COVID-19? Customers are showing an increased lack of loyalty when it comes to streaming, so instead of focusing solely on attracting new customers, many services are pivoting and focusing on keeping the subscribers they have. Production has been shut down across the globe, so there’s not a lot of new content to roll out except what was already finished. That means services are either scrambling to secure the rights to already published

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Podcast #956: Marantz 2020 Lineup

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2020/07/10

We have a full show today with a quick followup to last week’s Eufy camera review that includes the Pan and Tilt version. We discuss our question of the day: Would you pay $280 for a High fidelity power cable for your AV system? We take a brief look at Home Theater Review’s discussion of the NAD T778 and we run through the new receivers just announced by Marantz. Update to Eufy Camera Review - Ara bought and tested the Pan and Tilt version of the camera. It has all the same features as the

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Podcast #955: eufy Security Indoor Camera

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2020/07/03

eufy Security Indoor Cam 2K We are always on the lookout for new home automation/security devices. Especially ones that really deliver and don’t cost a lot of money. The eufy Security Indoor Cam 2K does exactly that. At just $40 a pop, this is an absolute no brainer! Add the fact that it works with Amazon, Google, and will work with HomeKit in July, this is the camera that every HT Guys listener should own. Features Detect Pets vs Humans Encrypted video stored locally. Cloud based storage

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Podcast #954: Ten Facts about the Over The Top...

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2020/06/26

On today’s podcast we bring you 15 Smart Home Devices that are worth Every Penny and Ten Facts about the Over The Top (OTT) Transition. And, as usual, we read some listener email and go through the top news stories of the week. 10 Facts about the OTT transition OTT is the fastest growing media and entertainment segment - OTT services have been around for less than 10 years and they’ve already grown to surpass the size of major broadcasters and studios around the world. In some markets, there are

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Podcast #953: Listener Hoobs Review and HDR Formats

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2020/06/19

This week we have a Listener review of Hoob, a plug and play hub that makes smart accessories compatible with your favorite ecosystem. We give you some ideas for getting yourself that Father’s Day gift your family didn’t get you, and we discuss the different HDR Formats. Father’s Day Gifts - that you can buy yourself because your kids didn’t! FIIL T1X TWS True Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds $50 - These are getting rave reviews and at $50 it's a no brainer. Roku Streaming Stick Plus $40 - Stream

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Podcast #952: New Denon X-Series

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2020/06/12

New Denon X-Series Introduced Denon introduced four new receivers to the X-Series AVRs that are packed full of new features. You would expect support for HDMI 2.1 and you would be correct. The new models are the Denon AVR-X6700H ($2499), AVR-X4700H ($1699), AVR-X3700H ($1199), and AVR-X2700H ($849 MSRP). Lineup Features 8K & HDMI 2.1 The X-Series features an advanced HDMI section with a dedicated 8K input that will support 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video pass-through. All HDMI inputs feature 4:4:4

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Podcast #951: HDMI Cables and Streaming Based on Your...

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2020/06/05

On today’s show we take a look at streaming services from different points of view. What’s the best service for your watching habits. We finish with looking at the different Active HDMI cables available at Monoprice.com. But of course no show is complete without reading your emails and checking out the news of the week! The Best Streaming Service for your Watching Habits - TechCrunch The Best Monoprice Active HDMI Cables - AVS Forum

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Podcast #950: Setting Up AV over IP

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2020/05/29

Setting Up AV over IP Many of our listeners ask us about the best way to setup distributed AV systems. Mainly for audio but occasionally video as well. In the old days of analog this was a complex task that required a ton of wiring and big heavy equipment. Now that IP is almost everywhere (both wired and wireless) it's much easier to do. The following are things to consider when setting up a distributed digital AV system. Advantages Makes use of an existing infrastructure (wired and wireless) to

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Podcast #949: Vintage Stereo Commercials and Best...

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2020/05/22

Karl sent us an email with a link to a Youtube video loaded with stereo commercials from the 70s and 80s. It was fun going down memory lane. We go through the commercials and discuss what has changed over the years. We also round out the discussion with some cool Smart Home products and how you can optimize their use! Audio electronics companies like Marantz and Pioneer used to run television commercials touting their hi fidelity products. You don’t see that too much any more. Even television

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Podcast #948: Android Apps for TV, Did AT&T Abandon...

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2020/05/15

10 best TV apps and Live TV apps for Android! Why Did AT&T Abandon DIRECTV? Hulu’s ‘Solar Opposites’ Top Rising Show, Netflix’s ‘Never Have I Ever’ Again Top Binge on TV Time Charts Top Binge Shows Week Ended May 10 by Share of Binges: “Never Have I Ever” (Netflix) — 2.82% -The complicated life of a modern-day first generation Indian American teenage girl, inspired by Mindy Kaling's own childhood. “Friends” (NBC) — 1.79% “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” (NBC) — 1.57% “The Office” (NBC) — 1.54% “Grey’s

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Podcast #947: Set Top Boxes, Tomorrow's World, and...

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2020/05/08

On today's show we take a look at comparison of Set Top Boxes from Roku, Amazon, Google, Apple, and NVIDIA. More Info... We also found a cool video from 1989 that tried to predict what the home of 2020 would look like. They were eerily accurate! Video here Finally we take a look at the best outdoor security cameras for 2020. More Info...

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Podcast #946: HDMI-CEC

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2020/04/30

HDMI CEC On the last podcast we talked about using HDMI CEC to replace a universal remote for certain applications. Mainly for those who may have one or two set top boxes connected to their TV with the audio running through ARC to a sound bar. In this case we said that your TV’s remote could control everything. We received a few emails asking us to explain the concept a bit further. What is HDMI-CEC (Consumer Electronics Control) Theoretically speaking HDMI-CEC provides a framework that allows

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Podcast #945: Cool IFTTT Applets and Devices

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2020/04/24

Cool IFTTT Applets and Devices Many of us have some sort of home automation device in our homes. Many of the products we had do not necessarily work together unless you are using a framework from Google, Amazon, or Apple. That’s where IFTTT comes in. IFTTT connects devices that normally don’t talk to each other with something called an Applet. These Applets are composed of triggers and actions. Triggers tell an Applet to start, and actions are the end result of an Applet run. To use an Applet,

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01:04:51

Podcast #944: TV Show Renewals and Cancellations

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2020/04/16

MLB TV: Please Give Us Our Refunds! if you ordered on February 4, or beyond, you had five days from the date of the order to cancel and get a full refund. That’s a decent interval to accommodate those who develop sticker shock after their purchase. More... Vizio P Series Quantum 65″ Now Only $898 It’s amazing how much TV you can get for your dollar these days. An excellent example is the Vizio P Series Quantum 65″ TV that is now on sale for $898. This is a truly full-featured TV that has a

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Podcast #943: The 7 Best 4K TVs - Spring 2020...

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2020/04/10

The 7 Best 4K TVs - Spring 2020 (RTINGS.com) The editors at RTINGS.com have just updated their Seven Best Best 4K TVs for the Spring and we bring those to you. RTINGS.com is a great resource when you are looking to buy a new UHD TV. They have the most thorough reviews of any site on the Internet. All the TVs that we discuss come with an in depth review that can be found at the links below. Best 4k TV: LG B9 OLED (Street Price $1,900 65”) The best 4k TV we've tested so far is the LG B9 OLED. With

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