HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
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Podcast #1052: Will Matter Fix the Smart Home?
May 20, 2022 09:30This week we discuss how matter will fix the smart home. Well it won’t fix the smart home completely but it will make adding new devices faster. Pulse we have an abbreviated email and news segment since one of us went to Alaska.
Podcast #1051: Sony's 2022 Lineup with Availability and Pricing
May 13, 2022 09:30This week we take a look at Sony’s 2022 TVs and Projectors with availability and pricing information. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1050: 5 Mistakes Everyone Makes With Their TVs, and How to Fix Them
May 06, 2022 09:30This week we look at 5 mistakes people make with their TV Settings and how to fix them and long time listener Jerry documents his transition from the Insteon Home Hub to Home Assistant. We have no email but we do discuss some of the week’s news in an episode that includes a discussion about Mead, Bourbon, Beer, and Moonshine!
Podcast #1049: 400Gbps Internet speeds Evoca TV and the High Prices of TV Services
April 29, 2022 09:30This week we talk about a world with 400Gbps Internet speeds and a new TV service that combines OTA and IPTV. Also, are we spending more for our A La Carte TV services today than what we used to spend for bundled cable programming when HDTV came on the scene. We also read your emails and the week’s news.
Podcast #1048: Insteon Servers Shut Down and Home Assistant
April 22, 2022 10:00This week we discuss the shutting down of Insteon servers and what you can do to continue using your Insteon automation products and we have an interview with Tony Willis where we discuss his Home Assistant setup that is one of the ways to keep your Insteon devices working. Plus there is a lot of Netflix news and we read your emails.
Podcast #1047: Is all the content creation reducing the quality of what we watch?
April 15, 2022 10:00This week Monoprice introduces three new THX Certified compact on-wall home theater speakers and we discuss Plex’s latest beta features that can help you navigate every streaming service you have. We also ask the question if all the content creation going on right now dilutes the quality of what we are watching. Plus we read your emails and discuss the week’s news.
Podcast #1046: Number one on Netflix and Streaming Trends and Motivations of Samsung TV Owners
April 08, 2022 10:00This week we discuss the number one streaming films/shows on Netflix across the world and we take an in-depth view into streaming trends and motivations of Samsung TV owners. Plus we read your email and take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1045: Sonos Smart Sound Bars?
April 01, 2022 10:00This week we discuss Sonos adding “Smart TV” Features to their Sound Bars and we take a look at the Best 4K Projectors according to CNET. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1044: The Beginnings of "Fuzz Tone" - CD Fun Facts - 2022 LG Pricing
March 25, 2022 10:00This week we further discuss the beginning of the “Fuzz Tone” in music, give you some fun facts of the Compact Disc and rundown the availability and pricing of the 2022 LG line of HDTVs. Plus we read your emails and go over the week's news.
Podcast #1043: aptX HD andLutron Caseta Smart Home Products - The answer to Wifi Issues
March 18, 2022 10:00This week we take a look at aptX HD Bluetooth: What is it? What devices and headphones support it? We also ask if Lutron Caseta Smart Home Products are the answer to Wifi Issues for homes with a lot of 2.4Ghz wifi devices? We read your emails and look at the week’s news as well.
Podcast #1042: Sub $400 Tower speakers, Ads on Netflix, and a new SmartTV Paradigm
March 11, 2022 11:00This week we explore a world where Netflix uses ads to support it's massive hunger for content and consider an approach where smart TVs are replaced by a mechanism that lets set top box manufacturers integrate their software with the TV. We also explore the sub $400 tower speaker world. All this plus your emails and the week’s news on this week’s show.
Podcast #1041: QLED vs OLED and Audioengine S6 Mini Sub Review
March 04, 2022 11:00This week we look at an article that claims a QLED TV is finally on par with OLED. We are not as convinced. We also review the Audioengine S6 Powered Desktop Subwoofer. And as usual we read your email and cover some of the week’s news.
Podcast #1040: Hackable DIY Home Security, LED Bulbs, and Streaming Boxes are Here to Stay
February 25, 2022 09:00This week we discuss how vulnerable your DIY Home Security System is. We help you with your LED bulb buying and give you three reasons why the HT Guys feel that set top streamers are not going anywhere soon. Plus we read your email and the week’s news.
Podcast #1039: Five things to fix the Smart Home and the Best OLED under $1,500
February 18, 2022 11:00This week we have a top ten list of what is popular on Vudu, five advancements that will “fix” the smart home and the best OLED under $1,500. Plus we read your emails and go through the week’s news.
Podcast #1038: What does Reference Level Mean?
February 11, 2022 11:00On today’s show we define “Reference Level” and what it means for your home theater and we look at the 9 things you need to consider if you are in the market for a new TV. We also read your emails and look at the news stories of the week.
Podcast #1037: Are Streaming Delays Ruining Live sports on IPTV Services?
February 04, 2022 11:00We have a shortened show this week but fear not we will go back to our regular show next week. For this week we ask if streaming delays an issue for you when watching live sports? We also have abbreviated email and news segments as well.
Podcast #1036: What's Next for Google TV and Smart Homes in 2022
January 28, 2022 13:48On today’s show we look at what’s next for Google TV and look at what the “Smart home” of 2022 will look like. We also read your emails and look at the news of the week.
Podcast #1035: Fixing the Dialog in the Movies
January 21, 2022 23:00On today’s show we help you determine if your new HDMI cable is Ultra High Speed certified and discuss whether Samsung’s Mini LEDs are harmful to your eyes. We finished with why dialog in today’s movies is so bad and how the movie studios can fix them. Plus we read your email and look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1034: 2022 CES Innovation Awards
January 14, 2022 11:00On today’s show we rundown some of the 2022 Innovation Award winners. We are discussing products related to home theater and audio as well as the Smart Home for this discussion. We read your emails and take a look at the week’s news as well.
Podcast #1033: CES 2022
January 07, 2022 11:00This week it's all about CES 2022! So much to talk about including Sony getting into the electric vehicle market. We read your emails as well.
Podcast #1032: 2021 in Review
December 31, 2021 11:00Happy New Year! For our last show of 2021 we go through some of the news stories of the past year. We also have a few listener emails and some end of year news.
Podcast #1031: When HDMI 2.1 is not HDMI 2.1
December 24, 2021 11:00On this week’s show we take a look at the best mesh routers for 2021 and discuss whether something labeled HDMI 2.1 is actually HDMI 2.1. We read your emails and take a look at the week’s news stories as well.
Podcast #1030: Audiophile Two Channel System
December 17, 2021 11:00On today’s show we take a look at two budget smart thermostats and discuss whether Matter will be the glue that ties your entire house together. Finally we listen to music on an almost $25,000 two channel system. We also read your emails and go through the week’s news.
Podcast #1029: Technics True Wireless Headphones
December 10, 2021 11:00A few weeks ago we read an email from one of our listeners who works for Technics announcing a slew of new products. Two of which were the AZ40 (Street Price $150) and AZ60 (Street Price $230) Wireless Headphones. We expressed interest in reviewing them and were sent two pairs for review. We also read your emails and look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1028: Level Up your Home Theater
December 03, 2021 11:00On this week’s show we take a look at a cool gift idea for your technophobe friends that want to stay connected with you and we “ Level Up” your home theater. We also read your emails and discuss the week’s news. Plus Braden goes on a rant about his Internet provider.
Podcast #1027: Thankful in the Multiverse of Podcasts!
November 25, 2021 11:00Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We have a special show for you all. It's our second annual crossover podcast with the guys from AV Rant and The Bright Side of Home Theater. There is also a video version available on our YouTube Channel “The HT Guys”. So sit back and enjoy some Turkey while you listen to this week’s show.
Podcast #1026: Black Friday 2021
November 19, 2021 11:00It's that time of year again! We get to enjoy a big meal with family and friends and then start the Holiday shopping season in earnest. On today’s show we run down some of the deals we find interesting. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1025: Disney+ Gets iMax and Some Early Black Friday Deals
November 12, 2021 11:00On this week’s show, Disney+ Gets the iMax treatment and we look at some smart devices that you didn’t even know existed. We also give you a heads up on some early Blak Friday Deals. Plus we look at the news and read your emails.
Podcast #1024: Dune, Seven Alexa Commands You Are Not Using and Why Matter Matters
November 05, 2021 10:00On today’s show we discuss watching Dune from our home theaters, Seven Alexa commands you are probably not using, and why we think Matter really matters. Plus we have two weeks of emails and news.
Podcast #1023: A Very Special Episode
October 29, 2021 10:00We are on vacation this week but we still have a show. Its a little different than our typical show. This week we tell you the origin of how we became the HT Guys. We'll be back next week with new content and your emails and news.
Podcast #1022: Netflix's Most Popular Shows and The Best Smart Light Switches
October 22, 2021 10:00On today’s show we look at the top 15 most popular shows on Netflix and run down the ten best smart light switches according to Tom’s Guide. We comment as we have had experience with all but three of them. As usual, we read your email and discuss the news of the week.
Podcast #102: 4K TVs That won't Break the Bank and the New Hisense Soundbars
October 15, 2021 10:00On today’s show we look at three 4K TVs that won’t break the bank and look at the new soundbars coming from Hisense. We also read your emails and look at the news of the week.
Podcast #1020: Wide Color Gamut and the YIO Remote Two
October 08, 2021 10:00This week we explain what Wide Color Gamut is and how it affects your TV viewing experience. We also discovered a new remote that wants to be your Harmony Replacement. It's really sexy but it costs a pretty penny. Finally we discuss why you don’t want to mount your TV over the fireplace. All that plus your emails and the week's news.
Podcast #1019: Amazon Product Announcements andValue Electronics TV Shootout
October 01, 2021 10:00This week we take a look at the latest product announcements from Amazon. There are a slew of smart home products and a new FireTV that’s actually TV! Then there is the Value Electronics TV Shootout where they pick the best TV in three categories. As usual we look at the week’s news and read your emails.
Podcast #1018: TCL TVs for 2021 and CEDIA Expo Best Of Show Winners
September 24, 2021 10:00On today’s show we reveal the 2021 TCL TV lineup and discuss FAST (free, ad-supported streaming television) channels. Is this the beginning of truly free TV? We also go through the list of the 2021 CEDIA Expo Best of show winners. Plus we read your emails and look at the news of the week.
Podcast #1017: Summer Box office Wrap-up and AirPods Pro Review
September 17, 2021 10:00On this week’s show we wrap up the Summer Box Office numbers with the top ten movies based on ticket sales and we look at two contradicting studies about streaming vs cable. We also have a review of Apple’s AirPod Pro. We also read your email and look at the news of the week.
Podcast #1016:Hisense's new laser TV, Bluetooth for Audiophiles and a review of a $5 smart plug
September 10, 2021 10:00We have a fantastic show for you today! Hisense announced what appears to be one of the best Ultra Short Throw Projectors on the market. We discuss Ara’s experience with his and how this may be the one to replace your regular TV. Qualcomm has something for audiophiles with their AptX Lossless codec for CD Quality Sound Over Bluetooth. Finally we take a look at a $5 smart plug from monoprice. Who would have thought that you can start your home automation journey for $5. As usual we read your ...
Podcast #1015: Locast Shuts Down and Should You Evangelize Hi-res Audio to Your Friends
September 03, 2021 10:01We have a really big show this week! First off there is the news about Locast shutting down. We have what we think could be a good candidate to replace the Harmony Remote. We look at suggested seating distances based on screen size. You won’t believe this one. Then we look at an article that tries to tell you how to evangelize Hi-res audio to your friends. Plus we read your emails and look at the news.
Podcast #1014: What we are streaming and IPTV Services Compared
August 27, 2021 10:00This week we look at what everyone has been streaming based on minutes streamed. This is a new metric that Nielsen has developed to survive in a world where less and less of us watch live linear TV. Speaking of live linear TV we do a comparison of your IPTV options available to you. Between the two of us we have used them all. We also read your emails and take a look at some of the news stories of the week.
Podcast #1013: Do you still Need a Set Top Box and the TWICE 2021 VIP Awards
August 20, 2021 10:00This week we solve the mystery of what happened to HDNET and we ask the question if Set Top Hardware is still needed. Finally we go through the list of the 2021 TWICE VIP Awards. We also read your emails and give you the news of the week.
Podcast #1012: DirecTV Stream and the sofabaton Universal remote Control
August 13, 2021 10:00On this week’s show we opine on what is going on at AT&T and their DireTV Stream video service and we review the sofabaton U1 Universal Remote control. Can it make you forget about the Harmony? We also read your emails and go over some of the week’s news.
Podcast #1011: Renting Out Your Home Theater and Scarlett Johansson
August 06, 2021 10:00On this week’s show we talk about the possibility of renting out your home theater space a’la AirBnB and we also chime in on the Scarlett Johansson’s breach-of-contract lawsuit. We also have a lot of email and news to discuss!
Podcast #1010: Samsung TV Plus and Belkin's Soundform Connect AirPlay2 Adapter Review
July 30, 2021 10:00This week we discuss free TV on your Samsung TVs and mobile devices via Samsung’s TV Plus service. We also have a review of Belkin’s Soundform Connect AirPlay2 Adapter. And as usual, we read your emails and talk about the week’s news.
Podcast #1009: Dolby vs DTS - Does it still matter?
July 23, 2021 10:00This week we take a look at a new Drywall Screw that supposedly will isolate your theater from adjacent rooms. We also take a look at the differences between Dolby and DTS. Does it still matter in the era of their high definition codecs? We also read your emails and discuss the week’s news.
Podcast #1008: Cinemas are done and possible NFL and Apple Marriage
July 16, 2021 10:00Are Apple and the NFL close to a deal that will bring Sunday Ticket to AppleTV+? We give our thoughts on a possible deal between the two companies. We also start putting the last nails into TV and cinema operator’s coffins. All of this plus your emails and news await you on this week’s show!
Podcast #1007: Dirty Power and our Favorite Automations
July 09, 2021 10:00Is the power in your house dirty enough to affect your Home Theater experience? We quantify how to determine if you have dirty power and how to clean it up. We also look at our favorite Home Automation Scenes, read your emails and go through the week’s news.
Podcast #1006: SVS 3000 Micro Subwoofer Review
July 02, 2021 10:00This week we take a look at two articles comparing Apple services to Google and Amazon. Which service is right for you? It will be a shocker how they decide! We also spent some time with the smallest thing in subwoofers this week. The SVS 3000 Micro. This small subwoofer packs a big punch. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.
Podcast #1005: Best OTA DVR for Cord Cutters
June 25, 2021 10:00We were on vacation this week but that didn’t stop us from putting together a show for you. We take a look at the best OTA DVR for cord cutters and we have an abbreviated email and news segment.
Podcast #1004: Netflixland and is your TV's Sharpness too high?
June 18, 2021 10:00Are you ready for Netflixland? We discuss how Netflix is opening up an e-commerce site. We also take a look at the best Roku TVs in 2021 and why you should not set your TV’s sharpness very high. As usual we read your emails and discuss the week’s news.
Podcast #1003: Finally a Reason for Atmos!
June 11, 2021 10:00On today’s show it's all about Dolby Atmos. First up is the ten best Dolby Atmos scenes and if that is not enough we discuss how to stream Dolby Atmos music. We end with our impressions of listening to Dolby Atmos music on Apple Music. We also read your emails and the week’s news.