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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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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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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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Podcast #942: TV Ratings a Different Look

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2020/04/03

TV Ratings a Different Look Ever since we could remember Neilson has been the main way for networks to get their read on what America is watching. You would think by now with all the new technology that is available to us we would have a better method to rate what we watch. Enter the website TV Series Finale. The site was started in 2005 and was devoted to the last episodes of TV shows, It quickly morphed into a site that tracked if a show was renewed or canceled. In fact we use their info each year

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Our First Podcast from 15 years ago

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2020/03/31

The HT Guys would like to thank all our listeners for 15 years of support. Many of you have been with us since day one and others joined soon thereafter. Be kind when you listen to our first episode as we didn't have a clue to what we were doing. We hope you like this trip down memory lane The HT Guys Ara Derderian and Braden Russell

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Podcast #941: Streaming Day and Date Content is Here!

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2020/03/27

Streaming Day and Date Content is Here! So you are stuck working from home or are on temporary furlough. Either way you may find that you have more time on your hand and don’t know what to do. The HT Guys have you covered. There are plenty of new movies that were in or scheduled to be in theaters that are available for digital purchase or rental. Today we’ll run down the list and hope you can find something worth watching! Current Release Superheroes Are Getting An Upgrade – BLOODSHOT – Now on

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Podcast #940: Streaming through the quarantine

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2020/03/20

I used cloud gaming exclusively for a month. Here’s what happened Cloud gaming is real. In fact, it has been real for over a decade. OnLive, now defunct, launched in June of 2010. Yep. You’re that old. Gamers were skeptical of the idea, which is why OnLive didn’t make it. But last year’s launch of Google Stadia put a spotlight on it, and multiple tech giants are either working, or rumored to be working, on cloud gaming services. Google and Nvidia are in the fray, Microsoft has a service in beta,

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Podcast #939: Streaming and Cord Cutting

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2020/03/13

Streaming and Cord Cutting On Today’s show, in addition to your email and news, we review the year 2013, ask you “How do you Stream your Entertainment, and finally look at your top streaming attributes. Poll: Do You Stream Movies, Live TV or Shows? The last decade has seen streaming grow into a dominant category of content delivery. It's hard to believe that Netflix started out by shipping discs to viewers. Today, the average Internet speed in the US is close to 100 Mbps, which is more than enough

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Podcast #938: AT&T TV???

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2020/03/06

AT&T TV How many TV services does AT&T have? Let’s count them. There is DirecTV, U-Verse, AT&T TV Now, and AT&T Watch TV. Kind of confusing huh. Well there is one more newly minted TV service from AT&T simply named AT&T TV. AT&T TV is a TV service that does not require a dish or cable connection but does require a set top box. In this case an Android based box. You need at least a 25Mbps internet connection but higher speeds will get higher quality streams. There is no installation from a

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Podcast #937: Best 80 Inch TVs (RTINGS.com)

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2020/02/28

By now you all know that we have been searching for the best large format TV to emulate a projector and screen. We know nothing beats a 120 inch screen but with that comes some drawbacks like installation, cost, and light control. Ara settled on an Ultra Short Throw Projector which does really well in a fully lit room. The entire setup cost him just under $4000. Braden is still looking for that one TV that will say buy me. Our friends at RTINGS.com must have known Braden was in the market for such a

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