Best Best Home Theater System Podcasts (2024)

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What's The Next Movie Trend Now The Superhero Bubble Has Burst? 47:09

3h ago47:09

47:09

With Marvel's movies no longer a guarantee of interesting character arcs, thrilling stories and exciting spectacle, this week the Movies Team asks, "What's the next big thing for Hollywood now that the superhero star has faded"? Plus the guys select their top eleven TV shows and movies so you know what to keep an eye out for in the next month.…

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53. We Deschooled, Now What? 28:51

8h ago28:51

28:51

So, you have spent the last several months deschooling, taking their hearts back, and all the things...now what? How do I add in more without getting overwhelmed? This episode is for you! Myron Golden Clip CONNECT with US Join the Private Facebook Group Connect and follow along with Janae’s Journey on Instagram @janae.daniels Learn more about Schoo…

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Sound Researcher Dr. Sean Olive - Tonmeister | NRC, Harman, and Floyd Toole | Target Curves 52:44

18m ago52:44

52:44

This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by Dr. Sean Olive, senior fellow at Harman International, to discuss his time at NRC with Dr. Floyd Toole, his move from there to Harman, the development of the Harman target curves for headphones and earphones, and his thoughts on the future of immersive audio and more. Sources: Dr. Sean Olive on 35 Years of F…

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HTG 438: Improving Dialogue with a Soundbar - ZVOX, AccuVoice, & subwoofers 13:09

2h ago13:09

13:09

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 Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv…

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HTG 438: Improving Dialogue with a Soundbar - ZVOX, AccuVoice, & subwoofers 13:09

3h ago13:09

13:09

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 Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv…

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Best Of: Alex Edelman on ‘Just For Us’ and comedy as “a high-wire, high-risk act” 34:43

10m ago34:43

34:43

Alex Edelman has just won a Tony award for his Broadway solo stand-up show "Just for Us" that he also turned into a HBO special. In this encore presentation from April, Edelman talks about exploring antisemitism through humor in the hit show and why the special “felt conversant with the moment but also sort of an escape from” Hamas’s October 7 atta…

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Keeping Your Home Pest-Free: Rodents, Fire Ants, Mosquitoes, and Termites. 18:44

1d ago18:44

18:44

Chad McAllister, Director of Real Estate Development, and Eric McAllister, Real Estate/Home Specialist from Wayne’s Pest Control discuss common bugs and pests found in and around our homes, and how Wayne’s Pest Control helps eliminate them. Chad and Eric explain the importance of termite protection and how getting rid of other pests can enhance the…

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What's The Best Setup For Home Theater Speakers? Are There Too Many Channels? 1:06:03

3d ago1:06:03

1:06:03

This week we look at home cinema, media rooms and living spaces in 2024 and ask what are the best positions for the use of surround sound and Dolby Atmos speakers? Plus, do you actually need all those speakers and has home theater gone mad with the number of audio channels now available?By Phil Hinton

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52. Interview with Adam Andrews: Center For Lit 47:18

3d ago47:18

47:18

Unlock the secrets of literary education with Adam Andrews from the Center for Lit and transform your homeschool experience. In this enlightening episode, Adam takes us on a journey through his and his wife Missy's creation of comprehensive literary resources designed to empower homeschool teachers. Learn how understanding the structure of literatu…

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Deborah Lipstadt on the rise of antisemitism, threats to democracy and lessons from history 29:48

6d ago29:48

29:48

Historian and special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism Deborah Lipstadt joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about the spike in antisemitism following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, her role at the State Department, her scholarship about the Holocaust and the lessons of the past for today.Conversation recorded on Thursd…

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HTG 437: Display Week 2024 and the Rise of QDEL - A Sneak Peek into Next-Gen Quantum Dot Displays 21:02

7d ago21:02

21:02

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 Want access to the video version …

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HTG 437: Display Week 2024 and the Rise of QDEL - A Sneak Peek into Next-Gen Quantum Dot Displays 21:02

8d ago21:02

21:02

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 Want access to the video version …

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Ready to build a custom Airbnb? Home Theater? Home Audio System? Man Cave? 18:38

7d ago18:38

18:38

Justin Bethune, owner of the Home Source Network, Bethune Builds, and Build Something Media, shares his creative flair for construction design and contractor marketing on this podcast. Justin tells us how he started the Home Source Network for remodeling and construction, and how his business has evolved into a full-blown marketing company to help …

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BIG TVs - TCL's 2024 TV Line up INTERVIEW 51:28

10d ago51:28

51:28

This week we interview Marek Maciejewski, TCL Product Development Director for Europe about the 2024 QD-Mini LED TV Line-up and the massive screens available in each range, including the monster 115-inch X955.By Phil Hinton

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51. Boredom and the Imagination 51:16

10d ago51:16

51:16

Join me, as we explore the empowering journey from traditional schooling to homeschooling. Discover the vital role of play and imagination in early childhood education. We address common parental anxieties about early academics and highlight the benefits of imaginative play and outdoor activities for young children. Emphasizing a balanced approach,…

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Munich High End 2024 Retrospective - About the Show | The Vibe | 2024 Favorites 51:12

14d ago51:12

51:12

This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by SoundStage’s Doug Schneider, Jason Thorpe, and Matt Bonaccio to discuss the biggest audio show in the world, what’s new, what’s different, and what were their favorite sights and sounds this time around. Sources: Coverage of High End 2024 - Munich, Germany: https://soundstageglobal.com/index.php/shows-events…

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How do home warranties work? What is covered? How much does a home warranty cost? 26:25

14d ago26:25

26:25

How do home warranties work? What is covered by a home warranty and what is not covered? How much does a warranty cost? Get the answers to these questions and many more about home warranties as Maryann Azambuja, Senior Account Executive for Choice Home Warranty, explains home warranties on this podcast. Maryann gives valuable information about the …

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HTG 436: A Basshead's Dream! - The perfect theater for those who love to shake, rattle, and roll! 12:30

14d ago12:30

12:30

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 Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/…

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HTG 436: A Basshead's Dream! - The perfect theater for those who love to shake, rattle, and roll! 12:30

14d ago12:30

12:30

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 Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/…

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Listener-Submitted Home Theater Setups and Design Tips 31:39

18d ago31:39

31:39

Send us a Text Message. Ready to transform your home audio experience? Tune in to this episode of Amateur Audiophile, where we dive into some of the most innovative listener-submitted setups! From a compact, yet mighty room featuring a massive screen and smart home integrations to a spacious haven with elaborate lighting and sound treatments, get i…

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Dolby Atmos & Auro-3D: Mastering Your Home Theater Sound 44:28

17d ago44:28

44:28

Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered why Dolby Atmos towers over the surround sound landscape, or how an Auro-3D setup can change your home theater experience? Join Justin and Neil as they unravel the mysteries behind these audio formats. You’ll discover how Dolby Atmos became the industry benchmark and why Auro-3D, despite its early innovation, r…

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Are High-End Audio Cables Worth It? 48:14

17d ago48:14

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Send us a Text Message. Are high-end audio cables really worth the investment, or is it all just a marketing ploy? Join us on "Amateur Audiophile" as Justin and Neil challenge the myth that exceptional audio quality demands exorbitant spending on speaker cables. We start by breaking down misleading market practices, particularly targeting AudioQues…

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$5,000 / £5,000 Hi-Fi System CHALLENGE 51:00

17d ago51:00

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This week our subject is inspired by a popular forum thread, the team looks at how you might spend a notional five thousand pounds/dollars on a Hi-Fi system... and discover the choice is enormous. Plus Ed tells us about his experience at the High End Show in Munich.By Cas Harlow

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50. Interview with Andrew Pudewa: Cultivating Language Arts from Pre-K through High School 1:28:58

17d ago1:28:58

1:28:58

Join me in this enlightening episode as I sit down with Andrew Pudewa, the founder and director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing, to explore the cultivation of language arts from preschool through high school. We begin by breaking down the broad and often overwhelming concept of "language arts" into its core components: listening, speakin…

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Best Of: Alicia Roth Weigel on new documentary about intersex community 30:39

21d ago30:39

30:39

Following its success as a 45th annual Telly Award winner in the DEI category, we revisit a 2023 conversation with Alicia Roth Weigel, an activist profiled in “Every Body," a new documentary exploring the lives of intersex people who are born with a combination of male and female biological traits as she discusses the intersex community, gender ide…

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Are there TOO MANY 4K Blu-ray RELEASES? 45:41

21d ago45:41

45:41

On the new 4K & Blu-ray Disc Podcast, the team looks at whether the rise in lesser known and niche titles on 4K disc is indicative of overall increased numbers of releases... and is it contributing towards fewer 'name' movies becoming available on the format? Plus the guys select their rundown of the best 4K discs for May to help you spend your cas…

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HTG 435: Dumb TVs: Finding a Non-Smart TV - Listener Question 10:54

21d ago10:54

10:54

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 Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss…

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HTG 435: Dumb TVs: Finding a Non-Smart TV - Listener Question 10:54

21d ago10:54

10:54

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 Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss…

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Save money with a free EPB Energy Check-Up 17:49

26d ago17:49

17:49

Save money by saving energy and get a rebate to save even more. John Watts, EPB’s Senior Supervisor Energy Services, details the free service EPB provides to customers that’s sure to help identify ways to save money and energy. EPB’s free Energy Check-Up is available for all EPB residential customers providing a detailed inspection and report of pa…

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Are studios making TOO MANY MOVIES? 51:57

24d ago51:57

51:57

This week the team asks whether the increase in annual film production is a boon or bane to film fans. Does the ever growing number of movies make for a better range of entertainment or simply make the good projects harder to find and, more importantly, can the industry sustain the spiralling output? Plus the guys select their top ten TV shows and …

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49. Boundaries 48:57

24d ago48:57

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Let's talk boundaries. If we love our kids, we have them. Boundaries give our kids freedom...So let's chat! *Correction: In this episode, I reference a Harvard study about personal pay for college education and grades...Please note that the study was not a Harvard study. The link to the study is below. Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Towns…

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Our listeners sent us their home theater systems. They DID NOT disappoint! 44:27

27d ago44:27

44:27

Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to another episode of Amateur Audiophiles! Join hosts Neil Kagan and Justin Bethune as they dive into the world of home theater setups, reviewing submissions from our amazing listeners. Produced by Chris Moreland, this episode promises a fun and engaging look at different home audio systems. We kick things off w…

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The History of Bryston According to CEO James Tanner - Medical Origin | Expanding Products | To Present Day 57:36

27d ago57:36

57:36

This week, host Jorden Guth is joined by James Tanner, CEO of Bryston Ltd., to discuss the company’s origins in the medical industry, the design of its original amplifiers, how the company has evolved over time, and how he eventually joined forces with Axiom Audio’s Ian Colquhoun. Sources: “Canadian Hi-Fi Trilogy: Axiom Audio, Bryston, and Magnum D…

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Finding Investment Houses, Identifying Good Deals, and Finding a Bargain House for Investment 15:29

1M ago15:29

15:29

How to find investment houses, how to identify a good deal, and how to find a bargain house for investment – these topics are covered on this podcast. Blake Watson shares practical tips and strategies for finding a house in the Chattanooga area to buy for investment, fix and flip or rental. He details several real life examples from his own investm…

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Hoa Xuande on his breakout role in 'The Sympathizer' and his journey from Australia to Hollywood 29:00

28d ago29:00

29:00

Actor Hoa Xuande, star of the new espionage thriller "The Sympathizer," talks about his role as a double agent in the miniseries, how the show reexamines the Vietnam war through the Vietnamese perspective and how growing up in Australia led him on a path to "figure out who he really is."Conversation recorded on Thursday, May 23 2024.…

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HTG 434: $500,000 vs. $78 Turntable Blind Test - Is It Worth Spending Big Bucks on a Turntable? 9:23

28d ago9:23

9:23

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 Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member …

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HTG 434: $500,000 vs. $78 Turntable Blind Test - Is It Worth Spending Big Bucks on a Turntable? 9:23

1M ago9:23

9:23

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 Want access to the video version and exclusive features? Become a member …

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