HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
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HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
The HT Guys, Ara Derderian and Braden Russell, are Engineers who formerly worked for the Advanced Digital Systems Group (ADSG) of Sony Pictures Entertainment. ADSG was the R&D unit of the sound department producing products for movie theaters and movie studios. Two of the products they worked on inc...
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Podcast #1227: Best AV Receivers for Newbies, Enthusiasts, and Fanatics
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 Fan...
HDTV Rewind Episode #15: Your email and News
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)?
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 Aut...
Podcast #1225: Top User Rated Original Movies per Streamer
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
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 ra...
HDTV Rewind Episode #14: 5G Broadcast
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...
Podcast #1223: Lost TV Series Finales and Five Smart Home Trends
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....
Podcast #1222: Five Highly Rated 55 Inch TVs Under $500
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 l...
Podcast #1221: RTINGS Longevity Burn-In Test Updates
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 als...
HDTV Rewind Episode #12: HDMI Over Ethernet
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 e...
Podcast #1220: Products that Sparked the Home Automation Revolution and Dolby Vision 2
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 p...
HDTV Rewind Episode #12: CEDIA 2017
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 goin...
Podcast #1219: Best of CEDIA 2025
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
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 we...
Podcast #1217: The DVR is Dead
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...
Podcast #1216: TV Brightness Isn't Everything
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 focu...
Podcast #1215: What Happened to DLNA Technology?
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 vi...
Podcast #1214: LEO (Low Earth Orbit) Satellite Internet
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 bi...
HDTV Rewind Episode #11: DVRs and the Netflix/Epix Deal
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/...
HDTV Rewind Episode #11: DVRs and the Netflix/Epix Deal
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/...
Podcast #1213: 2025 Value Electronics TV Shootout
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.
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Podcast # 1212: Where is the Ring Indoor Security Drone and Top 10 Streaming Shows of the First Half of 2025
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 o...
Podcast #1211: Why Are Consumers Skipping New Streaming Devices
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
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 Rec...
Podcast #1210: Rokus Secret Menus
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 re...
Podcast #1209: Money is No Object Home Theater - Within Reason
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...
Podcast #1208: HDMI 2.2
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.
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HDTV Rewind Episode #9: Room Acoustics
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 treat...
Podcast #1207: Most Popular HDTV and Home Theater and Automation Products
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?
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 Q...
Podcast #1206: Streaming Services Ranked
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.
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Podcast #1205: Betamax Turns Fifty
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 bui...
HDTV Rewind Episode #7: TV Specifications
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
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 yo...
HDTV Rewind Episode #6: What Were Integrators Using in 2010
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 fro...
Podcast #1203: Top Series Finales of Network/Cable TV Shows
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
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 t...
HDTV Rewind Episode #5: 2009-2010 TV Season By the Numbers
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 Se...
Podcast #1201: The Best Movie Plot Twists
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 w...
HDTV Rewind Episode #4: Tips for Buying Speakers and Wireless Surrounds
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...