Smarter Home Theater

HT026 – HDMI Cables and HDMI Licensing

Mike Deckys — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:37:39 +0000

Steve Venuti, president of HDMI licensing chats with us about - What is HDMI – How HDMI Licensing works- How HDMI can improve your home theater experience – HDMI Cable Lengths Episode 026 Resources: Topics - What is HDMI. How long can a cable be. What is coming up next for HDMI. Show Notes - Full Transcript Pictures [...]

HT025 – HDMI Cables and Standards Set

Mike Deckys — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 03:17:20 +0000

What is HDMI – How HDMI works- How HDMI Cables and Standards can improve your Home Theater Experience – Steve Venuti, president of HDMI licensing explains which Cables to use, and why, for your Home Theater. Episode 025 Resources: Topics - What is HDMI. Which HDMI Cables to buy. What HDMI actually does. The difference between high [...]

HT024 – ButtKicker and My Shaking Couch

Mike Deckys — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:17:45 +0000

Do you want to FEEL the bass? Mark Luden, President of the Guitamer Company explaines how the product known as the ButtKicker, can let you Feel the bass in your Home Theater Episode 024 Resources: Topics - Silent Subwoofer – Floating Magnet – Even in Disney Attractions – Musicians, Gamers, Home Theater – Preferred Method – Kit [...]

HT023 – Choosing the right Home Theater Cable

Mike Deckys — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 03:55:49 +0000

Using the proper home theater cables – Rick Blair from Audio Quest explains about using the proper cables for your home theater. Episode 023 Resources: Topics - Is there a difference in cable manufacturers, making your own cables versus pre-manufactured cables, do HDMI extenders work, adding internet to video and data systems how it effects the cable,it [...]

HT022 – 3D Home Theater Design- before you build

Mike Deckys — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 16:24:42 +0000

Render your Home Theater in 3D – Do you want to see a 3 Dimensional Virtual Model of your dream theater, before you touch a tool? Russ Jones of 3DTheaterDesign.com explains how and why you should take this important step. Episode 022 Resources: Topics – HV/AC functions as they affect the comfort of the theater – Ceilings, [...]

HT021 Home Theater Diffusion

Mike Deckys — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 01:55:30 +0000

Diffusing Your Home Theater – Scott Foster from Ready Acoustics explains about diffusing your home theater. Episode 021 Resources: Topics - Is diffusion a good option – cost of diffusion – EB plates – it’s not magic Show Notes – Full Transcript Pictures – N/A addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fsmarterhometheater.com%2F2009%2F07%2F15%2Fht-021-home-theater-diffusion%2F'; addthis_title = 'HT021+Home+Theater+Diffusion'; addthis_pub [...]

HT020 – Sound Diffussion Strategies

Mike Deckys — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 03:19:30 +0000

[ad#Google Adsense] Sound Diffusion Strategies – Scott Foster of Ready Acoustics joins us again to shed some light more light on diffusion, and to answer some of the questions listeners have about it. Episode 020 Resources: Topics - How diffusion affects you home theater / What is diffusion / When to use diffusion Show Notes - Full Transcript Pictures - [...]

HT019 – Home Theater Design, before you build, Determine Seating

Mike Deckys — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 16:19:39 +0000

[ad#Google Adsense] Render your Home Theater in 3D - Do you want to see a 3 Dimensional Virtual Model of your dream theater, before you touch a tool? Russ Jones of 3DTheaterDesign.com explains how and why you should take this important step. Episode 019 Resources: Topics - Pick out seating first – Ideal number of seats – Theaters [...]

HT018 – 3 Dimensional Home Theater Design and Lobby Areas

Mike Deckys — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:32:33 +0000

[ad#Google Adsense] Render your Home Theater in 3D - Do you want to see a 3 Dimensional Virtual Model of your dream theater, before you touch a tool? Russ Jones of 3DTheaterDesign.com explains how and why you should take this important step. Episode 018 Resources: Topics - Oops – Home Theater Mistakes – Home Theater Obsession – [...]

HT017 – Home Theater Subwoofer – Placement for the Best Quality Audio

Mike Deckys — Wed, 27 May 2009 05:03:00 +0000

[ad#Google Adsense] Subwoofers in your Home Theater - Do you want the best possible Subwoofer Audio Quality in your Home Theater System? James Lindenschmidt of Real Traps explains how proper subwoofer placement can help you achieve this. Episode 017 Resources: Topics – Best way to improve sound quality – single vs. multiple subs – types – active vs. [...]

HT016 – 3D Home Theater Design – Before you Build

Mike Deckys — Tue, 19 May 2009 21:24:55 +0000

[ad#Google Adsense] Render your Home Theater in 3D - Do you want to see a 3 Dimensional Virtual Model of your dream theater, before you touch a tool? Russ Jones of 3DTheaterDesign.com explains how and why you should take this important step. Episode 016 Resources: Topics – Oops – Home Theater Mistakes – Home Theater Obsession – 3D [...]

HT015 – Home Theater Audio – Room Testing for the Best Quality Audio

Mike Deckys — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 06:14:28 +0000

[ad#Google Adsense] Audio Testing your Home Theater - Do you want the best possible Audio Quality from your Home Theater System? James Lindenschmidt of Real Traps explains how Room Testing can help you achieve this. Episode 015 Resources: Topics - Why Comb Filtering is Bad – Testing helps to Identify Problems – Bass Traps – How to [...]

HT014 – Smart Home Theater System for Whole House Media Distribution

Mike Deckys — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 05:28:33 +0000

[ad#Google Adsense] Full Transfer of High Definition (HD) Media from one Device to Another - Ever want to pause a movie downstairs and continue upstairs? You can. Today we spoke with Rob Tobias who is Director of Marketing for www.LiquidHD.com. He explains how it will be possible. Podcast Episode 014 Resources: Topics - LiquidHD Overview – Media Distribution – [...]

HT013 – Home Theater HDTV and HDMI Digital Video Delay

Mike Deckys — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:20:05 +0000

[ad#Google Adsense] Why do I get the HDTV Delay – There is a reason you experience a delay in switching signals with High Definition Television, and today we speak to Waheed Rasheed, Director of DTV and Home Theater Marketing at Silicon Image. He explains why this happens, and a new and exciting technology, InstaPort, which solves [...]

HT012 – Home Theater First Reflections, Early Reflections

Mike Deckys — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:25:28 +0000

[ad#Google Adsense] First Reflections, or Early Reflections - Today we welcome back James Lindenschmidt, General Manager from RealTraps, a Made In America High Performance Acoustics Manufacturer, and we discuss why treating the First Reflection Points of your Home Theater Space is so crucial. Podcast Episode 012 Resources Topics - What Are They – Why Are They Detrimental – Only [...]

HT011 – Home Theater Bass Traps

Mike Deckys — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 03:53:02 +0000

[ad#Google Adsense] Bass Traps - A Vital Addition to Your Home Theater- Today we spoke with James Lindenschmidt, General Manager from RealTraps, a Made In America High Performance Acouastics Manufacturer, and we discuss why adding Bass Traps to your Home Theater Space is so crucial. Podcast Episode 011 Resources Topics - First, Best, and Easiest Step in Improving Sound [...]

HT010 – HDMI Home Theater, HDMI Cable and Devices

Mike Deckys — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 21:18:19 +0000

[ad#Google Adsense] HDMI and Home Theater, The Ultimate Experience - Today we chatted with Joseph Lias, President of Simplay Labs, the leader in High Definition Solutions and Interoperability Testing. Joseph, a former THX Executive, shares his new passion for ensuring the highest quality Home Theater Experience. Podcast Episode 010 Resources Topics - Connection Progression – Interoperability Testing – Simplay [...]

HT009 – Home Theater Projector Mounts – DLP and LCD

Mike Deckys — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 01:10:19 +0000

[ad#Google Adsense] Choosing the Right Projector Mount for your Home Theater - Today we welcome back Charlie Hawkins, Sales Manager from PDR Mounts, a Made In America TV Mount and Accessory Manufacturer. Charlie discusses the different styles of projector mounts and how to choose the correct Projectors Mount for your Home Theater. Podcast Episode 009 Resources Topics - Types [...]

HT008 – Choosing a Flat Panel TV Screen Mount – LCD and Plasma

Mike Deckys — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:08:05 +0000

[ad#Google Adsense] Choosing the right Flat Panel Mount for your LCD or Plasma TV - Today we sat down with Charlie Hawkins, Sales Manager from PDR Mounts, a Made In America TV Mount and Accessory Manufacturer. Charlie talks about the different styles of mounts and how to choose the correct one for your Home Theater. Podcast Episode 008 [...]

HT007 – Home Theater Digital Basics Explained

Mike Deckys — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:52:51 +0000

[ad#Google Adsense] Digital Definitions and Explanations – Today we sat down with Sean Westcott, co-author of the book Digitally Daunted – The Consumer’s Guide to Taking Control of the Technology in Your Life. Sean explains a wide variety of topics including the death of analog TV, The difference between i and p, and sheds some light [...]

HT006 – Home Theater Sound Control – Strategies

Mike Deckys — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 09:17:06 +0000

[ad#Google Adsense] Home Theater Sound Control Strategies – We welcome back Scott Foster, of ReadyAcoustics.com, a leading manufacturer of Sound Control Products. Today Scott shares with us some strategies for sound control selection and placement to maximize your Home Theater listening experience. Podcast Episode 006 Resources Topics – Shapes and Sizes – Effectiveness – Air Gap? – Full [...]

HT005 – Home Theater Sound Control – The Basics

Mike Deckys — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:57:26 +0000

[ad#Google Adsense] Home Theater Sound Control -We welcome Scott Foster, of ReadyAcoustics.com, a leading manufacturer of Sound Control Products. Scott shares with us the definitions of Sound Control, what all the different terms mean, and how each can affect your Home Theater listening experience. Podcast Episode 005 Resources: Topics - Sound Absorption – Sound Control – Acoustic Panels – [...]

HT004 – Home Theater Popcorn Machines; Essential Information

Mike Deckys — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:05:06 +0000

[ad#Google Adsense] Home Theater Popcorn Machines -On today’s show, we sat down with Tom Berger, of BenchMark USA, a manufacturer and global distributor of food equipment. Tom is here to share some insights about choosing the right popcorn machine for your Home Theater. Podcast Episode 004 Resources: Topics - What’s the difference? Size, Quality, and Features – Servings per [...]

HT003 – Home Theater Design Elements – Sound Absorption

Mike Deckys — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 09:39:54 +0000

[ad#Google Adsense] Home Theater Design- An acoustic option for wall covering. On today’s show, we continue our conversation with Kristin Hannah, of Hannah Interiors. Today, she e,plains about a new wall covering, that is actually an acoustic fabric, that can be printed with any image you choose! Podcast Episode 003 Resources Topics – A new and innovative [...]

HT002 – Home Theater Design Elements – Paint Colors

Mike Deckys — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:38:16 +0000

[ad#Google Adsense] Home Theater Design- Tips for selecting the right paint. On today’s show, we talk to Kristin Hannah, of Hannah Interiors. As a regular on HGTV, she offers some excellent designers insights when choosing a Home Theater paint color scheme. Podcast Episode 002 Resources - Topics – A Spotlight and a BullHorn in your Theater – [...]

HT001 – Home Theater Seating – A Reference Guide

Mike Deckys — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:36:48 +0000

[ad#Google Adsense] Home Theater Seating Introduction. Today we spoke to Dave Cribbs, Senior Director of Sales and Marketing for the Berkline Company, the recognized industry leader in Home Theater Seating. He was kind enough to share his years of experience with us, and provided some great information. Podcast Episode 001 Resources Topics - Basic HT Seating Questions – Sectional [...]