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HDTV and Home Theater Podcast

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.

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Sep 25, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 25, 2026

    Podcast #1271: Consumer Reports HDTV Ratings (opens the original)

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    On this week's show we take a look at the consumer reports ratings for 70 inch and larger TVs. We also read your email and take a look at the week's news. News: Your Google Home can now take orders from Claude and other AI agents Roku Adds 30 New Bundles To Premium Subscriptions Element Launches New TiVo-Powered Smart TVs in the U.S. Paramount Settles States' Antitrust Suit, Clearing Way for Warner Megadeal Consumer Reports Ratings for 70-inch and larger TVs: On this week's show we take a look a

  2. Episode · Sep 18, 2026

    Podcast #1270: 2026 Network TV Season/Series Premieres (opens the original)

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    On this week's show we compiled a list of fall 2026 network TV season/series premieres for ABC, NBC, Fox, and CBS, organized by network and then by premiere date. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: LG responds to findings about Smart TV spying Roku Makes Big Changes to Its Free Live TV Channel Guide on Roku TVs & Roku Players TCL sues Samsung, alleging false advertising of 'Mini LED' TVs Yamaha introduces the compact B200A soundbar with Dolby Atmos 2026 Network TV

  3. Episode · Sep 11, 2026

    Podcast #1269: Is Your LG Smart TV Listening to You? and Dolby AC4 (opens the original)

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    On this week's show we look into an article that alleges LG's Smart TVs are listening in on your conversations even when the screen is off. We also do a quick rundown on what Dolby's AC4 is and where you can experience it. We also read your emails and look at the week's news. News: Streaming Is Raising Prices Faster Than Cable Ever Did More than half of consumers want live TV and streaming in one package LG Smart TVs caught listening even with the screen off Stan from Pittsburg sent us a link to

  4. Episode · Sep 4, 2026

    Podcast #1268: Ara's New Setup First Impressions (opens the original)

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    On this week's show Ara gives his impression of the new gear installed into his new home. We talk Internet, Home Networking, Automation, and Home Theater in an action packed show. We also read your emails and take a look at the week's news. News: Apple TV Hikes Prices SVS Releases SoundPath Multi-Band Wireless Audio Adapter Roku ups premium hardware with launch of its first OLED TVs Sonos Welcomes Beam Ultra and Sonos Ace Ultra to its System Ara's New Setup First Impressions Starlink Performance

  5. Episode · Aug 28, 2026

    Podcast #1267: Nick Brown and Smith Freeman of SVS Sound (opens the original)

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    Nick Brown and Smith Freeman of SVS Sound On today's show we have an interview with Nick Brown (VP of Marketing) and Smith Freeman (Senior Director of Product Management) at SVS Sound. We discuss their new Auto EQ, the upcoming Soundbar and general audio chat. SVS Launches First-Ever Soundbar and New 3000 R|Evolution Series Subwoofers at CES 2026 SVS AUTO EQ Frequently Asked Questions

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