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 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.
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On 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.
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On 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.
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On 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.
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- YouTube TV estimated to have more subscribers than Comcast and Spectrum by 2026
- Kaleidescape Introduces 96TB Terra Prime Movie Server
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On 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.
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On 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.
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On 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.
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On 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.
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On 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.
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- Amazon Denies Report Saying Freevee Is Shutting Down
- Sports Big Influence in Viewers’ Platform Choice
- Get Ready for Another Netflix Price Hike This Year, Analyst Says
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On 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.
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On 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!
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On 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.
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On 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.
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On 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.
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- Apple's Vision Pro Won't Launch With Netflix App
- Plex is about to launch a store for movies and TV shows
- Netflix Will Be The New Home of WWE Monday Night Raw in 2025
- Is Hollywood Headed for a Massive Crash?
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On 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.
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- NBC Claims Streaming Crown, Angers NFL Fans
- Fire TV’s New Feature Lets You Create AI-Generated Artwork With Help From Alexa
- Sling TV Freestream Adds A Free DVR
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It'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.
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- Roku Introduces High-End ‘Pro Series’ Lineup of Its Self-Branded Smart TVs
- Netflix Released 16% Fewer Shows in 2023
- Roku To Launch Pro Series TVs
- Sony’s prototype TV backlight tech and it looks amazing
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Happy 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.
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- Warner Bros. Discovery Reportedly in Merger Talks With Paramount
- An update on Prime Video
- 2024 Box-Office To Drop A Billion Dollars?
- Americans are canceling their streaming subscriptions
- Netflix Viewing Declined By 17% in 2023
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We are taking the week off. Happy New Year from the HT Guys!
On 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!
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On 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.
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