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HDTV and Home Theater Podcast

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast

HT Guys 828 Episodes Jun 19, 2026

The HT Guys, Ara Derderian and Braden Russell, are engineers who formerly worked for Sony Pictures Entertainment's Advanced Digital Systems Group. They bring their expertise in digital cinema and audio to a weekly podcast about High Definition TV and Home Theater. Each episode covers news from the A/V world, product reviews, and insights to demystify HDTV and home theater technology.

Episodes

Podcast #1258: Netflix: The Best Single Streaming Service to Keep in 2026 Jun 19, 2026 34:38 On today's show we take a look at the new Apple CarPlay Ultra. And with the high cost of streaming these days, we give you our pick for the one streaming service that you should keep. We also read your emails and look at the week's news. News: Fox Is Buying Roku in $22 Billion Deal Gemini can now adjust your picture settings on Google TV Blink Just Launched Its First Doorbell With 2K Video — An
Podcast #1257: Apple TV from Apple's WWDC 2026 Jun 12, 2026 34:40 On today's show we look at some AppleTV and Home announcements from the Apple WWDC and look at what that fuss is about the new Sony's True RGB TVs. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Households Used More Than 10 Video Services Daily Google Rolls Out a Major Update to Its Google TV Streamer 4k Apple TV from Apple's WWDC 2026 Key takeaways for Apple TV from Apple'
Podcast #1256: How Much Do Audio Speakers Cost to Build? Jun 5, 2026 43:14 On today's show, we dive into the cost structure of audio speakers. We start with an article that asks whether 'audiophile' speaker brands are milking you for $20,000. We also read your emails and cover the week's news. News: Important update to your DIRECTV account SVS Auto EQ Room Correction for R|Evolution Subwoofers YouTube TV adds Fox One, Peacock to Primetime Channels store Other: Monop
Podcast #1255: Tips to Get the Most Out of Your GoogleTV and Scientific Proof Expensive Cables are a Waste May 29, 2026 35:49 On today's show we look at an article published at Slashgear.comthe scientifically proves that expensive cables are a waste of money. We also look at five Google TV features that you are probably not using. And of course we read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Yamaha Introduces Two New AV Receivers Apple TV to broadcast first major professional live sporting event shot ent
Podcast #1254: Review - WiiM Amp Multiroom Streaming Amplifier May 22, 2026 37:23 In this week's show we do a review of the WiiM Amp Multiroom Streaming Amplifier but first,  we read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Tubi Will Stream The 2026 FIFA World Cup For Free Roku launching new creator-driven content channels, hub Disney+ to join Hulu in streaming top music festivals Streaming Bundles Offsetting Rising Subscription Costs WiiM Amp: Multiroom Strea
Podcast #1253: Are the Low Cost Matter Compatible Devices From Ikea Worth It? May 15, 2026 31:35 On this week's show we take our first look at the new batch of Ikea smart home products that support matter. Are they worth the money? We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: TCL RGB Mini-LED TV with up to 9,000 nits brightness now available AMC Wants To Start Airing Sports Programming to Fight Cord Cutting LG ELECTRONICS LAUNCHES 2026 QNED EVO MINI LED TV LINEUP Wi
Podcast #1252: Broadcast Network Renewals and Cancellations for the Next TV Season May 8, 2026 34:57 On this week's show we do our annual Broadcast Network TV Renewals and Cancellations and also read your emails and look at the week's news. News: Fubo Lost Over 500,000 Subscribers in North America In The 2nd Quarter of 2026 AMC Theatres Partners With Arena One For Live Music Concert Streaming Other: Amazon.com: Panasonic Z8 Series (2025) 77-inch OLED 4K Ultra HD Smart Fire TV, Dolby Vision
Podcast #1251: The Most Effective ways to Circumvent Smart TV Spying May 1, 2026 35:46 On this week's show a listener asks for some help with keeping his audio in sync with his video. We also discuss how to turn off the ACR on your Smart TV. But first we read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Here's What's Coming in the 2026 Apple TV Roku's Howdy Streaming Service Reaches an Estimated 1 Million Users Deal Alert! 65" TV for $238 Audio Sync in a Home Theater By
Podcast #1250: Smart TVs Spy on What You Watch and Profit From Your Data Apr 24, 2026 34:55 On this week's show we look into how your TV may be spying on you so that manufacturers can profit off of what you watch. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Roku eclipses 100 million streaming households Paramount chief: We'll preserve 45-day theatrical window Dolby ATMOS coming to OTA TV Smart TVs Spy on What You Watch and Profit From Your Data Last week we re
Podcast #1249:Five Underrated Home Theater Gear Picks Under $500 Apr 17, 2026 33:33 On this week's show we take look at five underrated home theater picks that will set you back less than $500. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: YouTube Premium is getting a US price hike of up to $4/month Prime Video Ultra officially replaces Prime Video ad-free; what's different in the plan, besides a higher price? Your Smart TV might be crawling the web while y
Podcast #1248: Why does anyone still need a physical satellite TV service? Apr 10, 2026 53:56 On this week's show we ask the question: Why does anyone still need a physical satellite TV service?. We also read your emails and take a look at the news. There is also a standup comic bonus during the email segment. News: Tubi Launches a ChatGPT App to Give Show & Movie Recommendations Sony's 'True RGB' TVs are coming – and they were 20 years in the making Other: Home entertainment now alm
Podcast #1247: What Specs Matter and What Don't When Buying a New HDTV Apr 3, 2026 44:35 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. News: The price of Netflix is set to go up for all users New VIZIO smart TVs to require a Walmart account The latest Matter update improves camera streaming Other: W

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