Home Theater Geeks (Audio)

By TWiT

Get the most out of your home theater with the latest advances, product reviews, and all things audio and video. Every Thursday, Scott Wilkinson shares his expertise, energy, and enthusiasm about how ... more

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The podcast currently has 188 episodes available.

Home Theater Geeks (Audio) episodes:

July 18, 2024 HTG 441: Sony Soundbar vs Apple HomePods - What makes a better external sound system?
Club TWiT member Rebecca DuPree just got a new Sony OLED TV and wants to up her audio game with an external sound system. She wonders if a Sony soundbar or Apple Home Pods would be better. Scott Wilkinson has some definite thoughts on this.

Host: Scott Wilkinson

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11min
July 11, 2024 HTG 440: A Comfy Couch Home Theater! - This home theater is built for lounging
A.J. is a movie industry professional who built a new house in Los Angeles. Of course, he installed a home theater in the big bonus room with high-end equipment and a super comfy "pit couch" that's perfect for cuddling with his partner.

Host: Scott Wilkinson

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14min
June 27, 2024 HTG 439: Understanding TV Brightness and Color - How modern display technologies emit differently
After hearing about Sony's 2024 TV lineup, Dan is confused about TV brightness and color, especially as it relates to different display technologies. Scott Wilkinson sheds some light on this tricky issue.

Host: Scott Wilkinson

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20min
June 20, 2024 HTG 438: Improving Dialogue with a Soundbar - ZVOX, AccuVoice, & subwoofers
Ray Davis got rid of his AVR and speakers, but now he's having trouble understanding dialogue from his TV's internal speakers. Scott Wilkinson recommends a soundbar that is designed specifically to address this problem.

Host: Scott Wilkinson

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14min
June 13, 2024 HTG 437: Display Week 2024 and the Rise of QDEL - A Sneak Peek into Next-Gen Quantum Dot Displays
The Society for Information Display hosts an annual conference called Display Week to showcase the bleeding edge of display technology. This year's gathering focused on electroluminescent quantum dots, which is The Next Big Thing. This is a super-geeky episode, so strap on your propeller hats!

Host: Scott Wilkinson

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22min
June 06, 2024 HTG 436: A Basshead's Dream! - The perfect theater for those who love to shake, rattle, and roll!
Shelby Brannin is obsessed with bass, tactile transducers, and motion actuators, which move the seat in response to low-frequency audio signals. This turns every action movie into a thrill ride. Hang onto your popcorn!

Host: Scott Wilkinson

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13min
May 30, 2024 HTG 435: Dumb TVs: Finding a Non-Smart TV - Listener Question
Listener TR's cousin lives in rural Ohio with no cable or Internet and needs a new TV. He wants to know if "dumb" TVs are still available. Scott Wilkinson offers some alternatives.

Host: Scott Wilkinson

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11min
May 23, 2024 HTG 434: $500,000 vs. $78 Turntable Blind Test - Is It Worth Spending Big Bucks on a Turntable?
An AVS Forum member posted an interesting blind test that invited readers to listen to two audio files, one made from a $500,000+ turntable and the other from a $78 turntable, and asked them to identify which was which. The results are quite fascinating!

Host: Scott Wilkinson

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10min
May 16, 2024HTG 433: Budget-Friendly In-Ceiling Speakers Recommendations - Listener Question
Listener Eric is moving his old AVR into the workout room, and he'd like to install some in-ceiling speakers to avoid taking up floor space. Scott Wilkinson has some recommendations.
Polk Audio RC80i: https://amzn.to/44HU4ll

Klipsch CDT-5650-C II: https://amzn.to/4bjkOet

Klipsch CDT-5800-C II: https://amzn.to/3K3QGYl

Yamaha NSIC800WH: https://amzn.to/3K0Qyce

Acoustic Audio by Goldwood CS-IC83: https://amzn.to/3K4xaej

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10min
May 09, 2024 HTG 432: Sony 2024 TV Lineup - Sony Finally Announced Its New Bravia TV Models
Sony introduced its new TV lineup for 2024 at a special event last month. Surprisingly, the new flagship is not a QD-OLED as it has been for the last two year; it's a miniLED LCD with greatly increased brightness. There are also other LCD-based models and one new conventional OLED. Scott Wilkinson breaks it down.

Host: Scott Wilkinson

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17min

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