HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
367 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 352 ratingsAll the HDTV and Home Theater news and info you need, without all the reading.
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Podcast #1158: “Must Keep” TV Brands and 5 Reasons to Upgrade Your TV
July 12, 2024 07:00On this week’s show we look at the “Must Keep” TV brands and 5 surefire signs it’s time to upgrade your TV according to Tom’s Guide. We also read your emails and look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1157: Is Music Getting Worse? Part 2
July 05, 2024 07:00On this week’s show we continue our discussion of Rick Beato’s argument that music is too easy to make. We read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1156: Is Music Getting Worse?
June 28, 2024 07:00On this week’s show Ara and Braden discuss a video made by Rick Beato where he posits that new music is getting worse. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news.
Podcast #1155: Harmony Remote Replacement Contender
June 21, 2024 07:00On this week’s show we give a brief lesson on American Antitrust law and how it applies to Hollywood. We also review the SofaBaton X1S Universal Remote. Is it a Harmony Replacement? We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1154: Potential Ways AI Can Enhance Home Automation
June 14, 2024 07:00On this week’s show we look at the best movie scenes to test your home cinema according to Denon and we examine Potential ways AI can enhance home automation. As usual, we read your email and take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1153: Matter - is now the time?
June 07, 2024 07:00On this week’s show, Ara has a conversation with Robert Spivack of DoItForMe.Solutions about the state of “Matter”. Not on a metaphysical level! We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1152: The History of VHS
May 31, 2024 07:00On this week’s show we ask you to try an experiment with your friends and family. We also look at the history of VHS. Finally we read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1151: Could Venu Sports Put Cable TV Out of Business?
May 24, 2024 07:00On this week’s show TCL introduces new TVs and Soundbars for 2024 and can the newly named Venu Sports streaming service make cable operators obsolete? We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1150: Ara Buys a New TV
May 17, 2024 07:00On this week’s show Ara gets a new TV! It came down to a UST Projector and a Mini LED. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1149: Wired vs Wireless Multi-Zone Audio
May 10, 2024 07:00On this week’s show we discuss the merits of an expensive wired whole home audio streamer vs putting one together with Airplay 2 or Chromecast. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1148: 2024 TV Season Wrap Up
May 03, 2024 07:00On this week’s show you get what you pay for! Ara’s experience buying cheap automated wall plugs. Plus we wrap up the 2024 TV season and read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1147: Is QDEL The Future of Display Technology
April 26, 2024 07:00On this week’s show we look at the Nielsen “The Gauge™” report for March 2024 and the new Sony Bravia Line of TVs. We also ask if QDEL is the future of TV Technology. We round out the show with your emails and a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1146: Mini-LED vs OLEd and AXPONA 2024
April 19, 2024 07:00On this week’s show we compare Mini-LED vs OLED and we put a high end listening room based on products that were exhibited at this year’s AXPONA show. We also read your email and look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1145: Technics SU-GX70 Network Audio Amplifier Review
April 12, 2024 07:00On this week’s show we preview the upcoming WiFi 7 specification and we review the Technics SU-GX70 Network Audio Amplifier Review. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1144: Spring Break
April 05, 2024 07:00On this week’s show the HT Guys are on spring break but no worries we still have a brief show for you. Are Sports Fans willing to pay $50 a month to stream their favorite teams? We have a couple of emails and news stories.
Podcast #1143: SVS Officially Launches the Ultra evolution Line
March 29, 2024 07:00On this week’s show SVS officially launches their Ultra Evolution Speakers, Amazon Echo Dot with LED Display is the best home automation device, and RTINGS.com is not impressed with the Formovie UST Projector. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1142: Audiophile Myths
March 22, 2024 07:00On this week’s show we take a look at some audiophile myths and debunk them. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1141: Streaming! Is it Going to Get Worse?
March 15, 2024 07:00On this week’s show we discuss John Campeas video where he claims streaming is about to get a lot more expensive and irritating. We also take a look at the top ten shows both domestically and globally at Netflix and Vudu is now officially “Fandango at Home”. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1140: The 5 Best 80-85 Inch TVs - RTINGS.com
March 08, 2024 08:00On this week’s show we look at using a two channel powered speaker with ARC as a soundbar alternative and we look at the best 85” HDTVs you can purchase today. We also read your email and take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1139: Top Streaming Programs and Fun Automations
March 01, 2024 08:00On this week’s show we run down the top ten streaming shows of 2023 and give you ten cool automations for your home. We also read your email and take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1138: Who Needs to Buy Physical Media?
February 23, 2024 08:00On this week’s show we take a brief look at a $120 wireless HDMI solution and we ask, Who Needs to Buy Physical Media? We also read your emails and take a look at the news.
Podcast #1137: The State of TV Viewership
February 16, 2024 08:00On this week’s show we take a look at a new report on the state of TV viewership. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. Finally We congratulate Eric Melton of Riverside CA on winning the CSS Audio Torii P2 Tower Speakers!
Podcast #1136: Password Sharing Crackdown
February 09, 2024 08:00On this week’s show we discuss how Boutique Blu-ray labels are keeping physical media alive, we give you the pros and cons of streaming vs physical media and we talk a bit about password sharing. Plus we read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1135: Studio Report Card & TV Winners and Losers for 2023
February 02, 2024 08:00On this week’s show we look at the Box Office Report Card for the major studios and we review the TV Winners and Losers for 2023. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1134: Victrola Hi-Res Carbon Turntable Review
January 26, 2024 08:00On this week’s show we review the Victrola Hi-Res Carbon Turntable that retails for $599. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1133: Best of CES 2024
January 19, 2024 08:00On this week’s show Ara and DJ of Brightside Home Theater Podcast rundown the best of CES 2024. Are also reads your emails and takes a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1132: CES 2024
January 12, 2024 08:00It's that time of year where the tech world descends on Las Vegas for CES. On this week’s show we discuss a few announcements that we found interesting. We also read your emails and look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1131: Why You Need a 4K Disc Player
January 05, 2024 08:00Happy New Year! We are excited to be back for another year. On this week’s show we look at five reasons why you need a 4K Blu-ray player. We also have a backlog of emails and news.
Happy New Year!
December 29, 2023 20:00We are taking the week off. Happy New Year from the HT Guys!
Podcast #1130: Inflation is up but Electronics have never been Cheaper!
December 22, 2023 08:00On this week’s show, Inflation is up but Electronics have never been Cheaper! We also read your emails and the week’s news. There is no show next week. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and Happy New Year from the HT Guys!
Podcast #1129: The 7 Best TVs For your Holiday Shopping
December 15, 2023 08:00On this week’s show we look at the 7 best TVs for your Holiday Shopping. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1128: Network TV's Fallish Schedule
December 08, 2023 08:00On this week’s show, now that the SAG strike is over we take a look at the network TV lineup. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1127: Hisense U7K and Nanoleaf Holiday Lights Review
December 01, 2023 08:00On this week’s show Ara discusses his automated Holiday lights by Nanoleaf. And John Lyman was kind enough to review the 75” Hisense U7K which he picked up for $999! We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1126: HT Guys Go Down Memory Lane
November 23, 2023 17:54On this week’s show the HT Guys take a trip down memory lane and discuss what they are thankful for. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1125: Black Friday Deals
November 17, 2023 08:00On this week’s show it's time for Black Friday! We scoured the Internet to find you the best deals! We also read your emails and the week’s news.
Podcast #1124: Vertical Framing Movies and TV
November 10, 2023 08:00On this week’s show Vertical Framing of content is becoming a big thing now. Will this affect how movies and TV are shot? A listener talks about how he solved his parent’s remote control problem. We also read your emails, and we had a bunch of good ones. We also take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1123: Sofabaton X1 Smart Remote Control
November 03, 2023 07:00On this week’s show Ara discusses the addition of some inexpensive acoustic panels to his recording room and we have a listener review of the Sofabaton X1 Smart Remote. We also read your emails and take a look at some of the week’s news.
Podcast #1122: Matter Supports New Devices and are you a Quiet quitter?
October 27, 2023 07:00On this week’s show we look at the new devices supported by Matter 1.2 and we ask you if you are a Quiet Quitter of your pay TV service. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1121: 5G Broadcast can Challenge ATSC 3.0
October 20, 2023 07:00On this week’s show discuss the new Pro-Ject Dark Side of the Moon Turntable and talk about five mistakes to avoid with your earbuds. We finish up with a discussion about 5G Broadcast. Can it do what ATSC 3.0 can. We also read your emails and discuss the week’s news.
Podcast #1120: HDR Formats Compared
October 13, 2023 07:00On this week’s show Ara orders Holiday lights that he plans on leaving up year round. We also compare the HDR formats and explain terms to help you understand what it all means. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1119: AppleTV is the Best? and the Tablo OTA DVR
October 06, 2023 07:00On this week’s show we take a look at the history of a company that is synonymous with home theater, Dolby Laboratories. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news. On this week’s show we discuss a video where Caleb Denison of Digital Trends, says the AppleTV is the best at streaming your video and we have a review of the Tablo TV Over the Air DVR. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1118: The History of Dolby Laboratories
September 29, 2023 07:00On this week’s show we take a look at the history of a company that is synonymous with home theater, Dolby Laboratories. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1117: Network TV Scrambles to Fill Out Their Schedules
September 22, 2023 07:00This week we discuss how the network TV programmers are dealing with the SAG and WGA strike. We also give you some alternative ways to deal with the strike. Plus we read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1116: CEDIA 2023 with DJ from Bright Side Home Theater
September 15, 2023 07:00This week DJ Briggs from BrightSideHometheater.com joins the show to discuss what he saw at CEDIA. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news.
Podcast #1115: Should IPTV Streamers be Treated like Cable Companies?
September 08, 2023 07:00This week look at what would happen if Instagram and TikTok allowed 10 minute short video clips. Also, we breakdown why local network affiliates are trying to convince the FCC to start treating IPTV Streamers like cable TV providers. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1114: Where to Watch College Football
September 01, 2023 07:00This week is the start of the college football season and we help you find where your favorite team’s games can be watched. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1113: Vintage Stereo Gear
August 25, 2023 07:00This week a listener asks if his separates from the 80s are as good as his more modern home theater equipment. We also read your emails and look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1112: Listener Speaker Configurations
August 18, 2023 07:00This week Braden tells his Soundbar saga and Ara bought an Airpod Max. We also have early results of our Listener Speaker Configuration Survey. Plus we read your emails and the week’s news.
Podcast #1111: Samsung 89" Micro LED and AV Receivers We Don't Talk About
August 11, 2023 07:00This week Samsung is bringing an 89” Micro LED TV to market and it will only cost you $102,000USD. We also take a look at AV receivers that we don’t typically talk about. And as usual we read your emails and look at the week’s news stories.
Podcast #1110: Sony HT-AX7 Portable Theater System Review
August 04, 2023 07:00This week we take a look at the best speakers for 2023 that are priced between $50 and $1000. And Ara reviews the Sony HT-AX7 Portable Theater System from Sony. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.