HDTV and Home Theater Podcast

Podcast #1247: What Specs Matter and What Don’t When Buying a New HDTV

HT Guys — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:00:03 +0000

On this week’s show we go beyond the hype to tell you what specs matter most, what specs are mere marketing hype, and we give you some tips for buying your next HDTV. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1246: The Next Big Thing In Home Automation

HT Guys — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:00:19 +0000

On this week’s show we countdown 10 Underrated TV Shows You Should Be Watching from an article at Screen Rant. and we do a deep dive into the Next Big Thing in Home Automation. Plus we read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1245: Set Top Boxes - From Niche Devices to Major Ecosystems

HT Guys — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:00:38 +0000

On this week’s show we take a walk down memory lane and look at how the Set Top Boxes we all take for granted evolved from niche Netflix-focused or iTunes-centric devices to broad ecosystems. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1244: Why are Radio Stations Disappearing?

HT Guys — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:00:50 +0000

On this week’s show we look into why terrestrial radio stations are disappearing. We also read your emails and take a look at the news

Podcast #1243: Set Top Box Shootout

HT Guys — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 08:00:55 +0000

On this week’s show we have a shootout between four set top boxes and we try to determine which one is best for you. We also read your email and take a look at the week’s email.

Podcast #1242: A New Standard for HDTV

HT Guys — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 08:00:08 +0000

On this week’s show Braden is on vacation but don’t worry! We still have a show for you. Ara reads your emails and takes a look at the week’s news. He also takes a look at an article in CNET that claims: The LG Evo AI G5 OLED is the new standard for TVs.

Podcast #1241: Expensive Audio Wires are Bananas!

HT Guys — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:00:21 +0000

On this week’s show we review the Aqara FP2 Presence Sensor and ask are expensive audio wires bananas? We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1240: Ara’s New Home Design (Network, Smart Home, and AV)

HT Guys — Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:00:31 +0000

On this week’s show we discuss the details of Ara’s new home's layout offering his perspectives on his choices for network, home theater, whole home audio and smart home functionality. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news.

Podcast #1239: HDTV Display Technologies That Are No Longer With Us

HT Guys — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:00:45 +0000

On today’s show we look at HDTV Display Technologies that are no longer with us. Some had a short run and some never made it to the market. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1238: Free Streaming Perks

HT Guys — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:01:00 +0000

On today’s show we go through the top streamers and how you can get their services for free or reduced price. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1237: Ranking Smart TV OSes and There Will Never Be a New ‘Seinfeld'

HT Guys — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 08:00:11 +0000

On this week’s show we look at Smart TV OS rankings according to BGR.com and we ask the question if there will ever be a show like Seinfeld again. We also read your email and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1236: 2026 CES Award Winners

HT Guys — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:00:23 +0000

On this week’s show we have compiled a list of home theater and home automation/smart home products that received notable awards or honors at CES 2026.

Podcast #1235: CES 2026

HT Guys — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 08:00:35 +0000

On this week’s show we look at the annual Consumer Electronics Show inLas Vegas Nevada. In years past there was more for us home theater fans but we still find some cool products that will eventually find their way into our homes.

Podcast #1234: Happy New Year!

HT Guys — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 08:00:06 +0000

Happy New Year from the HT Guys!

Podcast #1233: The Streamable Awards

HT Guys — Fri, 26 Dec 2025 08:00:01 +0000

On this week’s show we look at the streamable awards and we read your emails and look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1232: Large Format TV vs Projector

HT Guys — Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:00:17 +0000

On this week’s show DJ Briggs from Brightside Home Theater fills in for Braden who is away on business. We ask DJ to give us his opinion on using a large format TV as a replacement for a projector. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1231: Mail Bag

HT Guys — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:00:17 +0000

On this week’s show we come back after taking a week off and read your emails and take a look at the week’s news

Podcast #1230: Matter Update

HT Guys — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 08:00:41 +0000

This week Ara is on vacation and rather than skip a show we go back to May of 2022 where we looked at a panel discussion about teh then new automation framework Matter. We play for you that discussion and then Braden and I discuss that current state. Emails and news will return next week.

Podcast #1229: Second Screen Viewing

HT Guys — Fri, 28 Nov 2025 08:00:06 +0000

On this week’s show we look at the phenomenon of watching a little screen while simultaneously watching a big screen. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1228: Black Friday 2025

HT Guys — Fri, 21 Nov 2025 08:00:19 +0000

On this week’s show we find you the best Black Friday deals for your home theater, well at least at the time of recording. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1227: Best AV Receivers for Newbies, Enthusiasts, and Fanatics

HT Guys — Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:28:23 +0000

On this week’s show we look at alternatives to YouTube TV for sports fans. We also look at AV Receivers for Home Theater Newbies, Enthusiasts, and Fanatics. And like always, we start with your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

HDTV Rewind Episode #15: Your email and News

HT Guys — Tue, 11 Nov 2025 23:53:11 +0000

On this episode of the Rewind show we go back to November 12, 2010 where we read your emails, look at a news story or two.

Podcast #1226: What is Automatic Content Recognition (ACR)?

HT Guys — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:00:47 +0000

On this week’s show we have an essay from one of our listeners on why he wants to stick with his DVR over streaming. We also take a deep dive into Automatic Content Recognition and how to turn it off on your smart TVs. As usual we also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1225: Top User Rated Original Movies per Streamer

HT Guys — Fri, 31 Oct 2025 07:00:10 +0000

On this week’s show we identify the top IMDB user rated original movies per streamer. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1224: Streaming Price Hikes: A Historical Look

HT Guys — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:00:18 +0000

On this week’s show we look at the streamers and their pricing history. Are they keeping up with inflation or are they seeing how far they can keep raising prices. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

HDTV Rewind Episode #14: 5G Broadcast

HT Guys — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 22:57:24 +0000

On this episode of the Rewind show we go back to October 21st 2023 where we read your emails, look at a news story or two, and discus 5G broadcast on how it can change how we interact with your media devices.

Podcast #1223: Lost TV Series Finales and Five Smart Home Trends

HT Guys — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:00:26 +0000

On this week’s show we look at some 1960s and 1970s TV shows that received their series finally in a movie at least ten years after going off the air. We also take a look at five home automation trends for this year and beyond. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1222: Five Highly Rated 55 Inch TVs Under $500

HT Guys — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:00:25 +0000

On this week’s show we recommend five 55” TVs for less than $500 that will give you the best bang for your buck! We also read your emails and take a look at some of the week’s news.

Podcast #1221: RTINGS Longevity Burn-In Test Updates

HT Guys — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:12 +0000

On this week’s show we take a look at the Longevity Burn-In Test Results From 100 TVs that RTINGS.com has been tracking for the last two years. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

HDTV Rewind Episode #12: HDMI Over Ethernet

HT Guys — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 19:10:35 +0000

On this episode of the Rewind show we go back to September 30th 2011 where we read your emails, look at a news story or two, and review an HDMI over ethernet extender.

Podcast #1220: Products that Sparked the Home Automation Revolution and Dolby Vision 2

HT Guys — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:00:35 +0000

On this week’s show we look at three gadgets that we think are responsible for the year of home automation. We also discuss Dolby Vision 2. All that plus your emails and the week’s news on episode 1220 of the HDTV and Home Theater Podcast!

HDTV Rewind Episode #12: CEDIA 2017

HT Guys — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 23:34:42 +0000

On this episode of the Rewind show we go back to September 22nd 2017 where we read your emails, look at a news story or two, and discuss what was going on at CEDIA 2017

Podcast #1219: Best of CEDIA 2025

HT Guys — Fri, 19 Sep 2025 07:00:28 +0000

On this week’s show we look at the CDEDIA Best of show winners for this years event. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1218: US Network TV Fall Premiers

HT Guys — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:00:21 +0000

On this week’s show we run down the US network premier dates and shows for the 2025-2026 TV season. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1217: The DVR is Dead

HT Guys — Fri, 05 Sep 2025 07:00:56 +0000

On this week’s show we take some time off but still give you a great show. In addition to reading your emails and the news, we do a post mortem on the DVR.

Podcast #1216: TV Brightness Isn't Everything

HT Guys — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:00:53 +0000

On this week’s show we look at an article from What Hi-Fi titled “I just tested one of 2025's best small OLEDs – and it proves most companies are focusing on the wrong thing”. And that thing is brightness. We look at what would make a perfect TV. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1215: What Happened to DLNA Technology?

HT Guys — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:00:04 +0000

On this week’s show ask the question: “What Happened to DLNA Technology” We also read your emails and the week’s news. Also, say hi to Evelyne, our virtual news reader.

Podcast #1214: LEO (Low Earth Orbit) Satellite Internet

HT Guys — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 07:01:01 +0000

On this week’s show we take a look at the pros and cons of Low Earth Orbiting Satellites and ask if competition from them could lower your Internet bills. One of our listeners does a good analysis of what it would cost cordcutters to watch every NFL and most College football games. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

HDTV Rewind Episode #11: DVRs and the Netflix/Epix Deal

HT Guys — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:12:24 +0000

On this episode of the Rewind show we go back to August 13 2010 where we read your emails, look at a news story or two, discuss DVRs and the Netflix/Epix deal

Podcast #1213: 2025 Value Electronics TV Shootout

HT Guys — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:00:08 +0000

On this week’s show we discuss the 2025 Value Electronics TV Shootout. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast # 1212: Where is the Ring Indoor Security Drone and Top 10 Streaming Shows of the First Half of 2025

HT Guys — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 07:00:35 +0000

On this week’s show we ask what ever happened to the Ring Indoor Security Drone and we take a look at the Top Ten Streaming shows for the first half of 2025. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1211: Why Are Consumers Skipping New Streaming Devices

HT Guys — Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:00:22 +0000

On this week’s show we take a look at why people are not upgrading their set top boxes and we read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

HDTV Rewind Episode #10: Blu-ray VS DVD

HT Guys — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 22:10:44 +0000

On this episode of the Rewind show we go back to July 23rd 2010 where we read your emails, look at a news story or two, discuss how to pick an AV Receiver and why Bluray was not selling like hotcakes.

Podcast #1210: Rokus Secret Menus

HT Guys — Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:00:30 +0000

On this week’s show we look at what the posters at AVS forum have spent on their home theaters and we look at the Roku Secret Menu options. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news

Podcast #1209: Money is No Object Home Theater - Within Reason

HT Guys — Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:00:52 +0000

On this week’s show we design a high end home theater but one that is within reason because we are not going to spend your money just for the sake of spending money. We also read your emails and the week’s news.

Podcast #1208: HDMI 2.2

HT Guys — Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:00:41 +0000

On this week’s show we take a first look at the proposed HDMI 2.2 specification. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

HDTV Rewind Episode #9: Room Acoustics

HT Guys — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 23:11:18 +0000

On this episode of the Rewind show we go back to July 2nd 2010 where we read your emails, look at a news story or two, and discuss room acoustic treatments.

Podcast #1207: Most Popular HDTV and Home Theater and Automation Products

HT Guys — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:00:13 +0000

On this week’s show we take a look at some of the most popular products in our homes. And we read your emails and take a look at the week's news.

HDTV Rewind Episode #8: What is Quartics?

HT Guys — Tue, 24 Jun 2025 23:00:34 +0000

On this episode of the Rewind show we go back to June 25th 2010 where we read your emails, look at a news story or two, and look at a company called Quartics and what they are up to today.

Podcast #1206: Streaming Services Ranked

HT Guys — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 07:00:46 +0000

On this week’s show we rank our favorite Streaming Services. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1205: Betamax Turns Fifty

HT Guys — Fri, 13 Jun 2025 07:00:14 +0000

Can you believe Betamax turns 50 this month? On this week’s show we look at how the VCR changed the entertainment industry and gave us a reason to build our home theaters. We also read emails and take a look at the week’s news.

HDTV Rewind Episode #7: TV Specifications

HT Guys — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 19:37:04 +0000

On this episode of the Rewind show we go back to June 11th 2010 where we read your emails, look at a news story or two, and look at TV Specifications.

Podcast #1204: Can Future OLED Screens Become Multi Channel Speakers

HT Guys — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 07:00:06 +0000

On this week’s show our listeners have provided the topics. We discuss a $30 hack to improve your TV as well as a new OLED technology that may turn your screen into a multi channel speaker. Plus we read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

HDTV Rewind Episode #6: What Were Integrators Using in 2010

HT Guys — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 23:40:55 +0000

On this episode of the Rewind show we go back to June 4tht 2010 where we read your emails look at a news story or two and look at a CE Pro article from 2010

Podcast #1203: Top Series Finales of Network/Cable TV Shows

HT Guys — Fri, 30 May 2025 07:00:08 +0000

On this week’s show we look at our favorite TV Series Finales from Network and Cable TV. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1202: Home Theater System for under $2000

HT Guys — Fri, 23 May 2025 07:00:22 +0000

On this week’s show we look at how the strategies keep changing in the streaming wars. We spend your money and design a home theater system for less than $2000. And as usual we read your email and take a look at the week’s news.

HDTV Rewind Episode #5: 2009-2010 TV Season By the Numbers

HT Guys — Tue, 20 May 2025 23:28:05 +0000

On this episode of the Rewind show we go back to May 21st 2010 where we read your emails look at a news story or two and wrap up the 2009 - 2010 TV Season

Podcast #1201: The Best Movie Plot Twists

HT Guys — Fri, 16 May 2025 07:00:12 +0000

On this week’s show we shop the Internet and find you three incredible deals on UHD TVs. We also discuss some of the best plot twists in movies that we have seen. Be forewarned, there will be spoilers. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

HDTV Rewind Episode #4: Tips for Buying Speakers and Wireless Surrounds

HT Guys — Tue, 13 May 2025 22:06:41 +0000

On this week’s show we go back to the second week of May 2007 where we look give you some tips on buying speakers that still hold true today. We also look at wireless speakers and read a couple of emails from back then.

Podcast #1200: The History of Color Television in the United States

HT Guys — Fri, 09 May 2025 07:00:50 +0000

On this week’s show we take a look back at the transition from black and white to color and compare it to the transition to HDTV. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

HDTV Rewind Episode #3: 10 Things About Sound and Costco

HT Guys — Tue, 06 May 2025 23:45:44 +0000

On this week’s show we go back to May of 2007 where we look at an article titled: 10 things about sound but were afraid to ask as well as revisiting a trip to Costco. We also look at the news and email of the day.

Podcast #1199: TV Renewal Scorecard

HT Guys — Fri, 02 May 2025 07:00:40 +0000

On this week’s show We rundown the recently concluded TV season and which shows are coming back for another season. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

HDTV Rewind Episode #2: Dolby Surround and More HD-DVD Fun

HT Guys — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 23:55:41 +0000

In this episode we read some emails concerning mp3 bit rates and more on HDDVD. We also explain Dolby Surround. We finish with a TV Show Theme trivia game.

Podcast #1198: Are You Satisfied With Your Streaming Providers?

HT Guys — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:00:12 +0000

On this week’s show we ask, how satisfied are you with your streaming service providers? We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

HDTV Rewind April 22 2007 Episode #1

HT Guys — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 22:30:21 +0000

I thought it would be fun to go back and listen to a few episodes from the "old" days. Thanks to Milton Scritsmier I now have access to our podcasts going back to 2007.

Podcast #1197: Is GPMI the beginning of the end of HDMI?

HT Guys — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 07:00:44 +0000

On this week’s show we look at a technology that could end HDMI. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1196: Will AI Drive Home Automation into the Next Decade?

HT Guys — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 07:00:05 +0000

On this week’s show look at five trends that are shaping home theaters in 2025 and we look at what will drive home automation into the next decade. Pulse we read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1195: Could Tiled TVs Become the Future for Very Large Format Displays?

HT Guys — Fri, 04 Apr 2025 07:00:51 +0000

On this week’s show we discuss whether physical media is making a comeback and could a Bezel-less OLED be the future of large format TVs. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1194: Twenty Years of the HDTV and Home Theater Podcast

HT Guys — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 07:00:51 +0000

On this week’s show we talk about 20 years of the HDTV and Home Theater Podcast! We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Technical Issues - Please Stand By

HT Guys — Fri, 28 Mar 2025 07:00:46 +0000

I had an issue with the creation of this week's show. I'll get it posted as soon as I can.

Podcast #1193: Sony Develops Next-Generation Display System

HT Guys — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 07:00:34 +0000

On this week’s show we look at where some Americans are spending nearly $100 a month on streaming services. We also look at some new tech from Sony that promises big improvements for LED TVs. All that plus your emails and the week’s news on this episode of the HDTV and Home Theater Podcast.

Podcast #1192: Can AI Help Pick Your Next Projector?

HT Guys — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 07:00:29 +0000

On this week’s show we asked three different AI LLMs “What is the best home theater projector for less than $5000?”. And we sort of got an answer. We also read your emails and look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1191: Ten Innovations that have Transformed Our Home Theaters

HT Guys — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 08:00:35 +0000

On this week’s show we review ten innovations we feel had the most impact on how we consume entertainment in our homes. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news.

Podcast #1190: Ford Patent - Apple HomePod 3 - DirecTV MySports Review

HT Guys — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 08:00:10 +0000

On this week’s show we look at a Ford Motor patent that has potential implications for home entertainment. We preview a potential Homepod 3 and we finish off with a listener review of DirecTV MySports. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1189: Top 5 Home Theater Projectors less than $3K

HT Guys — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 08:00:36 +0000

On this week’s show we look at the Top 5 Home Theater Projectors in the $1K - 3K price range. This list is compiled by the Projector Central website. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1188: Audioengine Next Gen B1 Wireless Adapter Review and How Streaming Impacts TV Ratings

HT Guys — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:00:36 +0000

On this week’s show we have a review of the Audioengine B1 Next Gen Bluetooth Music Receiver and we take a look at how Streaming impacts viewing on top network shows. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1187: Five TV Innovations That Will Have Big Impact

HT Guys — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 08:00:06 +0000

On this week’s show we look at seven rules for your home security cameras and five TV innovations that will have the biggest effect on future TVs. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1186: 2024 Nielsen ARTEY Awards

HT Guys — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 08:00:12 +0000

On this week’s show we run down the Nielsen ARTEY Awards which measures and rams shows based on total viewing minutes. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1185: What We are Watching

HT Guys — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:00:13 +0000

On this week’s show we talk about what we are watching, how we prefer to watch it and what we’d like to see developed for our home theaters. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1184: Best of CES

HT Guys — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 08:00:42 +0000

On this week’s show we rundown the “Best of CES” as reported by the tech sites. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1183: CES 2025

HT Guys — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 08:00:22 +0000

On this week’s show we cover the Home Theater announcements that we found interesting. It's not an exhaustive list of what was shown but things we wanted to share with you. We also read your email and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1182: The US Movie Box Office - An analysis

HT Guys — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 08:00:12 +0000

On this week’s show we look at whether we have seen peak streaming and we take an analytical look at the movie box office. We may have hit peak Hollywood in the 1990s and early 2000s. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Christmas Message

HT Guys — Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:00:13 +0000

The HT Guys are taking a week off! We’ll see you next week!

Podcast #1181: YouTubeTV Price Increase and Keep Connect and TV Warranty Service

HT Guys — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 08:00:05 +0000

On this week’s show we discuss Braden’s YouTubeTV price increase as well as a discussion on how to reboot your internet modem when it locks up even if you aren’t home. One of our listeners, Josh in Huntsville AL, shares his experience dealing with warranty service on a large screen TV. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1180: Christmas Classics and where you can stream them

HT Guys — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 08:00:20 +0000

On this week’s show we give you ten Christmas Classics and where you can stream them. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news stories.

Podcast #1179: Could Legacy Audio Brands Disappear Next Year?

HT Guys — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 08:00:31 +0000

On this week’s show we ask “Could Legacy Audio Brands Disappear Next Year?” We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1178: Happy Thanksgiving

HT Guys — Thu, 28 Nov 2024 16:46:33 +0000

On this week’s show The HT Guys are thankful for our family, friends and listeners! This is a shortened podcast with emails and the week’s news.

Podcast #1177: Black Friday 2024

HT Guys — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:00:36 +0000

On this week’s show we take a look at some great Black Friday deals to set up a home theater. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1176: Flatten Your Warped Vinyl and Pause Your Streaming Services

HT Guys — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 08:00:42 +0000

On this week’s show we take a look at a device that claims it will flatten your warped vinyl. Then we ask is there anything that can be done to prevent subscribers from pausing the streaming services. We also read your email and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1175: Tips for Buying your 4K TV on Black Friday

HT Guys — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 08:00:32 +0000

On this week’s show we take a quick look at a $20 set of earbuds, the Soundcore A30i. We also get you ready for your Black Friday TV shopping with 10 tips. We also read your email and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1174: Video Trends

HT Guys — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 07:00:27 +0000

On this week’s show we discuss the Tivo Video Trends Report and we read your emails and and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1173: Halloween Movies

HT Guys — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 07:00:26 +0000

On this week’s show we take a look at the Pro-Ject 12.2 turntable and ask who is this for. And since it's Halloween we give you a list of five Halloween movies that you can watch with the family. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1172: Fall TV Line up and Braden is Back!

HT Guys — Fri, 18 Oct 2024 07:00:22 +0000

On this week’s show Braden is back!! We discuss if greed threatens to ruin the revival and go over the 2024/2025 TV season. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news.

Podcast #1171" We Catch Up with Email and News

HT Guys — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 07:00:18 +0000

On this week’s show Ara catches up with email and news. Braden is back next week!

Podcast #1170: Ara (and Braden's) Origin Story

HT Guys — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 07:00:34 +0000

On this week’s show Ara tells us his origin story.

Podcast #1169: The State of Consumer Video: Transitioning from Cable to Streaming

HT Guys — Fri, 27 Sep 2024 07:00:23 +0000

On this week’s show Ara and DJ discuss The State of Consumer Video: Transitioning from Cable to Streaming.

Podcast #1168: Best Streamer for 4K Content

HT Guys — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 07:00:04 +0000

On this week’s show we look at the best Streaming Service for 4K content according to CNET. We also read your emails and look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1167: Best of CEDIA 2024

HT Guys — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 07:00:21 +0000

On this week’s show DJ gives us a recap of what he liked at CEDIA and we go through the What Hi-Fi Best of Show winners. We also read your email and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1166: CEDIA Expo 2024

HT Guys — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 07:00:34 +0000

On this week’s show DJ travels to Denver CO to attend CEDIA and we get a field report. We also read your email and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1165: Is Now the Time for Smell-O-Vision?

HT Guys — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 07:00:30 +0000

On this week’s show Ara and DJ discuss data usage in a world that is relying more and more on streaming for entertainment. They also discuss a future where you can smell what is going on on screen. They also read your emails and discuss the week’s news.

Podcast #1164: Are Gigabit Powerline Ethernet Adapters Worth it?

HT Guys — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 07:00:14 +0000

On this week’s show we discuss a couple of solutions to Chuck’s Ethernet problem including a revisit of Powerline Ethernet Adapters. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1163: Streamers to Keep and How Going to the Movies is Changing

HT Guys — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 07:00:07 +0000

On this week’s show Ara and DJ discuss what streaming services to keep and which one to let go. We also look at how going to movies are changing through charts and graphs. We also read your emails and look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1162: HDTV Stress Test Key Findings

HT Guys — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 07:00:24 +0000

On this week’s show DJ Briggs (Bright Side Home Theater) joins me while Braden is taking the month off. We discuss the Key Findings from the RTINGS.COM HDTV Stress Test and we read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1161: Entry Home Theater System

HT Guys — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 07:00:24 +0000

On this week’s show we look at the Best Home Theater Systems of 2024 according to CNET. Then we define a system that actually is a home theater system! We also read your emails and look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1160: The Best HTDVs for the Summer - RTINGS.COM

HT Guys — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:00:16 +0000

On this week’s show we take a look at the summer’s best TVs according to RTINGS.COM. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1159: Apple TV vs Google TV

HT Guys — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 07:00:14 +0000

On this week’s show we have an AppleTV and a native GoogleTV comparison from a listener. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

Podcast #1158: “Must Keep” TV Brands and 5 Reasons to Upgrade Your TV

HT Guys — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 07:00:01 +0000

On 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

HT Guys — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 07:00:11 +0000

On 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?

HT Guys — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 07:00:24 +0000

On 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

HT Guys — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 07:00:41 +0000

On 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

HT Guys — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 07:00:34 +0000

On 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?

HT Guys — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 07:00:23 +0000

On 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

HT Guys — Fri, 31 May 2024 07:00:06 +0000

On 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?

HT Guys — Fri, 24 May 2024 07:00:49 +0000

On 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

HT Guys — Fri, 17 May 2024 07:00:27 +0000

On 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

HT Guys — Fri, 10 May 2024 07:00:11 +0000

On 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

HT Guys — Fri, 03 May 2024 07:00:02 +0000

On 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

HT Guys — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:00:08 +0000

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.

Podcast #1146: Mini-LED vs OLEd and AXPONA 2024

HT Guys — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 07:00:05 +0000

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.

Podcast #1145: Technics SU-GX70 Network Audio Amplifier Review

HT Guys — Fri, 12 Apr 2024 07:00:18 +0000

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.