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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 #1272: Netgear Orbi 770 and Aqara Camera Review

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2026/10/02

On this week's show we have a listener review of the NETGEAR Orbi 770 Series WiFi 7 Mesh System as well as a review of the Aqara cameras. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Yamaha's Unveils Its Most Compact Dolby Atmos Soundbar Yet Philips Adds Two TV Lighting Sync Options Fubo will offer local hockey games in four markets Sony Is Skipping CES 2027 for the First Time in Over Six Decades Apple's Smart Home Launch is Set Netgear Orbi 770 and Aqara Camera Review

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36:47

Podcast #1271: Consumer Reports HDTV Ratings

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2026/09/25

On this week's show we take a look at the consumer reports ratings for 70 inch and larger TVs. We also read your email and take a look at the week's news. News: Your Google Home can now take orders from Claude and other AI agents Roku Adds 30 New Bundles To Premium Subscriptions Element Launches New TiVo-Powered Smart TVs in the U.S. Paramount Settles States' Antitrust Suit, Clearing Way for Warner Megadeal Consumer Reports Ratings for 70-inch and larger TVs: On this week's show we take a look

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Podcast #1270: 2026 Network TV Season/Series Premieres

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2026/09/18

On this week's show we compiled a list of fall 2026 network TV season/series premieres for ABC, NBC, Fox, and CBS, organized by network and then by premiere date. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: LG responds to findings about Smart TV spying Roku Makes Big Changes to Its Free Live TV Channel Guide on Roku TVs & Roku Players TCL sues Samsung, alleging false advertising of 'Mini LED' TVs Yamaha introduces the compact B200A soundbar with Dolby Atmos 2026 Network

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36:35

Podcast #1269: Is Your LG Smart TV Listening to You?...

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2026/09/11

On this week's show we look into an article that alleges LG's Smart TVs are listening in on your conversations even when the screen is off. We also do a quick rundown on what Dolby's AC4 is and where you can experience it. We also read your emails and look at the week's news. News: Streaming Is Raising Prices Faster Than Cable Ever Did More than half of consumers want live TV and streaming in one package LG Smart TVs caught listening even with the screen off Stan from Pittsburg sent us a link

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54:28

Podcast #1268: Ara's New Setup First Impressions

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2026/09/04

On this week's show Ara gives his impression of the new gear installed into his new home. We talk Internet, Home Networking, Automation, and Home Theater in an action packed show. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Apple TV Hikes Prices SVS Releases SoundPath Multi-Band Wireless Audio Adapter Roku ups premium hardware with launch of its first OLED TVs Sonos Welcomes Beam Ultra and Sonos Ace Ultra to its System Ara's New Setup First Impressions Starlink

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Podcast #1267: Nick Brown and Smith Freeman of SVS Sound

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2026/08/28

Nick Brown and Smith Freeman of SVS Sound On today's show we have an interview with Nick Brown (VP of Marketing) and Smith Freeman (Senior Director of Product Management) at SVS Sound. We discuss their new Auto EQ, the upcoming Soundbar and general audio chat. SVS Launches First-Ever Soundbar and New 3000 R|Evolution Series Subwoofers at CES 2026 SVS AUTO EQ Frequently Asked Questions

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Podcast #1266: Ara's New Setup

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2026/08/21

On today's show we discuss Ara's new family room TV and Audio setup and what his plans are for the future. We also read your emails and look at the week's news. News: Marantz Introduces The CINEMA Series 2 Receivers Dolby Vision 2 HDR Is Officially Arriving On Certain Hisense TVs Nearly A Third Of U.S. Homes Get TV Only Via Streaming Peacock hikes prices for fourth straight year, this time by $3 Other: Theatrium - A home Assistant or HomeKit Dashboard for your AppleTV Parts List for Ara's New

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47:29

Podcast #1265: Garage Doors - AV Receivers - Atmos in...

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2026/08/14

On today's show we discuss Ara's garage door plan for integrating it into HomeKit, we help a listener decide on which receiver to buy, and we ask whether Atmos is worth it for a family room. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Get YouTube TV For Just $67.99 a Month Down From $82.99 For The Rest of 2026 How many subscribers do major live TV streamers have? Other: Bingebuster THIRDREALITY Smart Garage Door Opener Last week I discussed my garage door situation

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Podcast #1264: Family Room - 5.1 vs 7.2 what makes...

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2026/08/07

On today's show we take a look at your family room and decide whether a 7.2 system is worth it over 5.1. We also read your emails and catch up on the week's news. News: How Valuable Is TV to Smaller, Independent Cable Operators? DirecTV and EverPass reach new deal to keep NFL Sunday Ticket in bars after threatening split Other: Rage Against the Garage Door Opener (ratgdo) Family Room - 5.1 vs 7.2 what makes sense? Most of us don't have a fully dedicated theater room to fully deck out with a

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Podcast #1263: 2026 Value Electronics TV Shootout

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2026/07/31

On this week's show we breakdown the Value Electronics 2026 TV Shootout and see who the new King TV is. We also read your emails and look at the week's news. News: LG is cracking down on smart TV apps that quietly turn your TV into a secret proxy Streaming Execs Say Roku Most Important CTV Platform for Home Screen Visibility Comcast has Lost Over 600,000 TV Customers So Far This Year & 232,000 Internet Customers Other: LG TVs are better than they've ever been — here's what they're doing

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35:58

Podcast #1262: What is on the Home Theater Horizon

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2026/07/24

On this week's show we look into our crystal ball to see what is on the Home Theater Horizon. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: 2026 Value Electronics TV Shootout: Samsung Snaps Sony TV Streak CarPlay video coming with iOS 27 WGA Seeks Injunction to Block Deal's Closing What is on the Home Theater Horizon Home theater technology is advancing quickly and the trend is moving toward wireless setups, brighter and more flexible displays, AI-powered calibration,

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40:36

Podcast #1261: What If Cable & Satellite Providers...

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2026/07/17

On this week's show we take a hypothetical look at Cable and Satellite TV's future. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news! News: Netflix Is Exploring Live TV and Bundles as It Struggles to Keep Viewers Hooked Scripps, DirecTV End Blackout, Ink New Retrans Deal RGB LED TVs Set For Market Growth In Coming Years What If Cable & Satellite Providers Exit Traditional Linear TV Business On this week's show we take a hypothetical look at Cable and Satellite TV's future. We have

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Podcast #1260: Why Are Netflix Top Shows Losing Viewers?

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2026/07/10

On today's show we discuss a post about how Netflix is experiencing a severe "sophomore slump". We also read your emails and discuss the week's news. News: Sony's New Blu-ray & DVD Player Upscales DVDs to Near-HD Quality – Bring Your Old DVDs To Life Again Satellite Pay-TV Provider Dish DBS Files For Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection Other: Paramount+ and Showtime for $40.00 Who Owns Klipsch And Where Are The Speakers Made? VOPLLS Smart Portable Outdoor Projector VEVOR Inflatable Movie Screen

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Vacation Message

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2026/07/03

No show this week. We are on vacation. Happy Independence Day to our US Listeners. Enjoy the 1980s jungle at the end of the message. I crack myself up!

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Podcast #1259: Clever Spinoffs to Our Favorite TV Shows

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2026/06/26

On today's show we create alternate reality TV Spinoffs of some of our favorite TV shows. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: What Fox's Roku Acquisition Signals For Local Broadcast Wurl Chief Warns FAST Business Model Is 'Fundamentally Flawed' Walmart in reported $1.4 billion deal to acquire connected TV ad platform Google Home will soon get better at recognizing you Other: Pioneer SPHERA car stereo review Clever Spinoffs to Our Favorite TV Shows HBO Max is

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Podcast #1258: Netflix: The Best Single Streaming...

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2026/06/19

On today's show we take a look at the new Apple CarPlay Ultra. And with the high cost of streaming these days, we give you our pick for the one streaming service that you should keep. We also read your emails and look at the week's news. News: Fox Is Buying Roku in $22 Billion Deal Gemini can now adjust your picture settings on Google TV Blink Just Launched Its First Doorbell With 2K Video — And It's Only $50 AWOL Vision Expands Home Entertainment Portfolio Apple's New CarPlay Ultra A listener

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Podcast #1257: Apple TV from Apple's WWDC 2026

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2026/06/12

On today's show we look at some AppleTV and Home announcements from the Apple WWDC and look at what that fuss is about the new Sony's True RGB TVs. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Households Used More Than 10 Video Services Daily Google Rolls Out a Major Update to Its Google TV Streamer 4k Apple TV from Apple's WWDC 2026 Key takeaways for Apple TV from Apple's WWDC 2026 are relatively modest and software-focused, as the event emphasized iOS 27. tvOS 27

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Podcast #1256: How Much Do Audio Speakers Cost to Build?

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2026/06/05

On today's show, we dive into the cost structure of audio speakers. We start with an article that asks whether 'audiophile' speaker brands are milking you for $20,000. We also read your emails and cover the week's news. News: Important update to your DIRECTV account SVS Auto EQ Room Correction for R|Evolution Subwoofers YouTube TV adds Fox One, Peacock to Primetime Channels store Other: Monoprice Alpha In-Wall Speaker There's never been a better time to grab a new Google TV launcher Are

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35:49

Podcast #1255: Tips to Get the Most Out of Your...

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2026/05/29

On today's show we look at an article published at Slashgear.comthe scientifically proves that expensive cables are a waste of money. We also look at five Google TV features that you are probably not using. And of course we read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Yamaha Introduces Two New AV Receivers Apple TV to broadcast first major professional live sporting event shot entirely on iPhone 17 Pro Price of lifetime Plex Pass jumping by $500 Other: Costco's Cheap Acoustic

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Podcast #1254: Review - WiiM Amp Multiroom Streaming...

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2026/05/22

In this week's show we do a review of the WiiM Amp Multiroom Streaming Amplifier but first, we read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Tubi Will Stream The 2026 FIFA World Cup For Free Roku launching new creator-driven content channels, hub Disney+ to join Hulu in streaming top music festivals Streaming Bundles Offsetting Rising Subscription Costs WiiM Amp: Multiroom Streaming Amplifier As you know Ara just completed a set of speakers built from salvaged MDF and brand new

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