HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
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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 include the DCP-1000 and DADR-5000. The DCP is a digital cinema processor used in movie theaters..
HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
1w ago
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.
News:
DirecTV and Dish Back Fubo in Its Spulu Antitrust Suit | Next TV
Roku Upgrades Viewing Experience with New Features | TV Tech
Hub: Smart TVs Now in Nearly 8 of 10 Homes | TV Tech
Disney Plus Looking To Integrate Always-On Linear Channels
Other:
Credit cards abused again in second Roku hack affecting 576,000 - FlatpanelsHD
NBCUniversal Launches Personalized, Hyperlocal Services via ATS ..read more
HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
2w ago
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.
News:
Roku just announced a free NBA channel
ESPN’s Stand-Alone Streaming Service Will Be Available Through Disney+
Apple TV+ share grows in the US, but still lags behind its competitors
LG TV owners should update their firmware, webOS vulnerability found in a few models
Other:
Ridiculous 150" AWOL Vision Theater Setup
Roku patent invents a way to show ads over anything you plug into your TV | Ars Tec ..read more
HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
3w ago
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.
News:
YouTube TV estimated to have more subscribers than Comcast and Spectrum by 2026
Kaleidescape Introduces 96TB Terra Prime Movie Server
Other:
Smart devices are turning out to be a poor investment
57% of Sports Fans Willing to Pay $50 Monthly For Live Streaming App
More than 57% of TV sports fans said they would pay $50 monthly for a sports-only streaming app s ..read more
HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
1M ago
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.
News:
One-in-ten borrow streaming passwords
Warner Sets Rollout Date for Max in Europe
Mediacom Launches Xumo Stream Box
TCL Adds NFL FAST Channel to TCLtv Plus Streaming Service
Other:
Apple TV+ Is the New HBO | WIRED
SVS Launches Ultra Evolution Speakers
We had Nick Brown and Smith Freeman on the live stream last Friday w ..read more
HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
1M ago
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.
News:
LG Debuts Wireless Dolby Soundbar For G4 OLED evo TVs
Have You Signed Up for a Streamer to Watch a Specific Show?
DirecTV Drops Local Stations From Lower-Priced Bundle
CSA unveils smart home security standard
ESPN Signs Six-Year, $7.8 Billion Extension for the Expanding College Football Playoff Tournament
Other:
TV Station Launches Multiple 4K Broadcasts OTA on ATSC 1.0
Audiophile Myths
Why do some in our hobby spend so much money on their gear? An ..read more
HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
1M ago
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.
News:
LAPD issues warning about residential burglars using WiFi jammers to disable alarms, cameras
LG's $1 billion investment boosts OLED production
Roku Has More than 15,000 User Accounts Hacked
YouTube TV is Going to Make it Easier to Browse & Still Watch Your Show ..read more
HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
1M ago
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.
News:
Dish Network Loses 314,000 Pay TV Subs
Fubo Adds 173,000 Subs and Cuts Loss in Q4
Warner to Crack Down on Max Password Sharing Later This Year
Fox predicts sports venture will reach 5M in 5 years
Other:
Best Smart Home Gadgets To Avoid The Cloud
Kanto's new active speakers - with HDMI ARC - could be a nifty soundbar alternative
The new Kanto Ren are well-connected, fe ..read more
HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
2M ago
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.
News:
Pay TV Companies, and the DOJ, Push Back on Big ‘Spulu’ Sports Streaming Joint Venture
Roku (ROKU) shares down 16% after FQ4 earnings, Oppenheimer downgrades
Comcast and Paramount Talk About Combining U.S. Streaming Services
Walmart to acquire Vizio in $2.3 billion deal
BMOSTE Wireless HDMI Transmitter and Receiver
Small transmitter and receiver. About the size of USB Stick
Dual-Band WI-FI. Long range (30m) stable ..read more
HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
2M ago
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!
News:
Walmart in talks to buy Vizio for more than $2 bln
TV Giants Team Up for Sports Comeback vs. Streamers
Amazon’s Prime Video Gets Exclusive NFL Playoff Game Next Season
YouTube TV rolling out shortcut to switch between last-viewed channels on Roku
Other:
Prime Video cuts Dolby Vision, Atmos support from ad tier—and didn’t tell subs ..read more
HDTV and Home Theater Podcast
2M ago
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.
News:
Hulu is cracking down on password sharing, just like Disney Plus and Netflix
YouTube now has more than 100 million Premium subscribers
YouTube plans to create a native app for Apple Vision Pro after all
Netflix to Start Billing Florida Subscribers an Additional 5.07% for State Communications Taxes
Other:
Lovesac - Sactionals with St ..read more