Christopher Patrick asks about the difference between ISF Dark and Filmmaker picture modes, especially when the TV is used in a mostly dark room. Scott Wilkinson has the answer.

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Speaker drivers haven't changed much in the last 100 years, but they have certain drawbacks, especially in small form factors such as earbuds. A company called SonicEdge is developing a new type of driver that takes a completely different approach. CEO and co-founder Moti Margalit talks about his company's innovations with Scott Wilkinson.

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Home-theater owner Joe Klusnick joins Scott Wilkinson to talk about his home theater. He talks about the process of remodeling a room in his Sacramento home as a dedicated theater, and we get a video tour of the finished project—well, as finished as any home theater is; there's always future upgrades!

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In addition to video products, there was no shortage of audio electronics being introduced at CES 2026. With great notes from Mike Heiss, Scott Wilkinson talks about a few of the audio announcements.

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At CES 2026, RGB mini and micro LED backlights were the big TV story, but that doesn't mean there weren't plenty of other video products being introduced. Scott Wilkinson talks about what Michael Heiss saw on the show floor.

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The big TV news at CES 2026 was the explosion of RGB mini and micro LED backlights in LCD TVs. All the major manufacturers had examples in their booths. Scott Wilkinson talks with Michael Heiss, who braved the crowds to catch a glimpse at the new display technology.

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The next generation of over-the-air TV is ATSC 3.0, also known as NextGen TV. Michael Heiss talks with Scott Wilkinson about what it is, how it works, how you can get it, and why it's important.

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Over-the-air (OTA) TV delivers a lot of programming to homes for free. It works when the internet goes down, it's better than cable or streaming in terms of resolution and clarity with no harsh compression, it's immune to corporate disputes that result in blackouts—and did we mention it's FREE? Michael Heiss talks with Scott Wilkinson about the benefits of OTA and how to get it in your home.

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Find out how Christopher Nolan's next epic is pushing IMAX technology to new limits, plus replies about wireless surround systems, high-res audio, and finding compact 2.0 speakers! Get real-world answers to listener questions and wise gear recommendations straight from this special chatroom episode!

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Jeremy Kipnis had what is probably the most extensive—and expensive—home theater in the world. Unfortunately, he passed away in 2019, and his incredible theater is no more. But it's worth remembering for its staggering grandeur.

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