HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
All the HDTV and Home Theater news and info you need, without all the reading.
Episodes
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.
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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
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.
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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.
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- 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?
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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.
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- 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:
Family Room - 5.1 vs 7.2 w...
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.
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- 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
O...
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 tow...
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!
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- 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 ...
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.
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- 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
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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!
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
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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.
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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.
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- 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 r...
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
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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.
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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.
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- 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
On this week's show we take our first look at the new batch of Ikea smart home products that support matter. Are they worth the money? We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news.
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On this week's show we do our annual Broadcast Network TV Renewals and Cancellations and also read your emails and look at the week's news.
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- Fubo Lost Over 500,000 Subscribers in North America In The 2nd Quarter of 2026
- AMC Theatres Partners With Arena One For Live Music Concert Streaming
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On this week's show a listener asks for some help with keeping his audio in sync with his video. We also discuss how to turn off the ACR on your Smart TV. But first we read your emails and take a look at the week's news.
News:
- Here's What's Coming in the 2026 Apple TV
- Roku's Howdy Streaming Service Reaches an Estimated 1 Million Users
- Deal Alert! 65" TV for $238
Audio Sync in a Home Theater
Byron's request for...
On this week's show we look into how your TV may be spying on you so that manufacturers can profit off of what you watch. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news.
News:
- Roku eclipses 100 million streaming households
- Paramount chief: We'll preserve 45-day theatrical window
- Dolby ATMOS coming to OTA TV
Smart TVs Spy on What You Watch and Profit From Your Data
Last week we read a news story a...
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