HDTV and Home Theater Podcast show

HDTV and Home Theater Podcast

Summary: 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 around the world. The DADR-5000 is a disk-based audio dubber used on Hollywood sound stages. ADSG was awarded a Technical Academy Award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2000 for the development of the DADR-5000. Ara holds three patents for his development work in Digital Cinema and Digital Audio Recording. Every week they put together a podcast about High Definition TV and Home Theater. Each episode brings news from the A/V world, helpful product reviews and insights and help in demystifying and simplifying HDTV and home theater. Our email address is hdtvpodcast@mac.com

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Podcasts:

 Podcast #1098: ATSC 3.0 Encryption - Sony TV Pricing and Apple's VR Headset | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This week we look at a new technology that may transform the earbuds you currently own. Also, Sony released pricing on their new 2023 models and would you watch sports with a VR headset? We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

 Podcast #1097: Should you Buy a LG C3 OLED and a Speaker Giveaway | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This week we have four reasons to buy and three reasons to skip the LG C3 OLED and the top 5 TV picks for all budgets. We also read your emails and the week’s news!

 Podcast #1096: Netflix to End Physical Disc Rentals | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This week Tom’s Guide reviews the Roku Plus Series 4K QLED TVs and Kef introduces their THX certified in-wall speakers. Then we go through the Netflix Timeline from start through the latest announcement that they are ending physical disc rentals. We also read your emails and look at the week’s news.

 Podcast #1095: Best Passive Bookshelf Speakers and is 1080p HDR all you Need | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This week we look at the best passive bookshelf speakers under $600. We also revisit the RTINGS.com long term burn in investigation and we ask the question, “Is 1080p with HDR all we really need?” Pulse we read your emails and the week’s news.

 Podcast #1094: New Pioneer Elite - Spatial Audio for Cars - End of Mini LED | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This week Pioneer introduces a new flagship receiver, the LX805, and we discuss whether Spatial Audio makes sense for cars and if Mini LEDs are on their way out. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

 Podcast #1093: Interview with Jeff Baron LA Underground DJ | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This week we have an interview with Jeff Baron, former DJ at KPFK Los Angeles around 1968, then KPPC-FM Pasadena in the early 70s and finally KMPX San Francisco also early 70s. We also read your emails and read the week’s news.

 Podcast #1092: A Speaker Selection Journey | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This week we go on a speaker evaluation journey with Ara and his daughter. But not before we read your emails and the week’s news.

 Podcast #109: Set up your Speakers Properly | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This week Ed Mullen and Nick Brown of SVS join the show to help you get the most out of your speakers. We also read your emails and discuss the week’s news.

 Podcast #1090: New Sony Bravia TVs and Why Movie Theaters Fail | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This week look at the new Sony Bravia line for 2023 and discuss why watching movies at home is better than in the cinema. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

 Podcast #1089: Freeform Radio of the 70s and 80s and Why Audio Reviewers Can't Hear Obvious Flaws | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This week we take a trip down memory lane and discuss Los Angeles free form radio from the 70s and 80s. We also discuss a technology that may make LCD TVs obsolete. And finally we talk about audio reviewers and whether it's worth listening to what they have to say. Plus we read your emails and the week’s news.

 Podcast #1088: Optimal Screen Size | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This week we ask the question, how big is too big? We discuss what is the optimal size screen for your viewing situation. We also give some recommendations for some large screen TVs. We also read your emails and look at the week’s news.

 Podcast #1087: Is ATSC Doomed to Fail? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This week we take a look at what is next for the ATSC 3.0 transition and why we think it will not be as smooth as the ATSC 1.0 transition. We also read your email and take a look at the week’s news.

 Podcast # 1086: Listener Recommended Demo Material and New Sony Receiveers | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This week we list the content our listeners use to show off their systems whether it be for music listening or movie watching. Also, Sony announced five new receivers that we discuss. And as usual, we read your emails and go over the week’s news.

 Podcast#1085: Monoprice SS-Pro 8 Speaker Selector and Audio to Show Off Your Sound System | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This week give you our impression of the Monoprice SS-Pro 8 Speaker Selector, take a look at the streaming scorecard for 2022, and we wrap up with our list of music to demo your sound system. We also read your emails and take a look at the week’s news.

 Podcast #1084: Netflix Password Sharing - Netflix Top 10 Series - 4 ATMOS Sounders for 2023 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This week we discuss Netflix and password sharing and while we are at it we countdown the top ten TV series streaming on Netflix. We wrap up with the Four of the best Dolby Atmos soundbars to look forward to in 2023. We also read your emails and discuss the week’s news.

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