HDTV and Home Theater Podcast24 Heinä 2020

Podcast #958: Do Soundbars Suck?

On today's show we look at how people are using their smart speakers with their smart TVs, ask the question, if Soundbars Suck, and provide you with the definitive resource list for finding content on Netflix. As usual we read you listener email and go through some news stories for the week.

Research: Smart speakers increasingly linked to smart TVs

Findings from Hub Entertainment Research's annual study – Evolution of the TV Set – reveal more viewers are using smart TVs linked to smart speakers to fill gaps in TV set capabilities.

Highlights from the research:

Resources for content discovery on Netflix

Most Popular TV Shows & Movies on Netflix - Looking for a daily look on what's popular and most watched on Netflix? Here, we're tracking the daily top 10 TV series and top 10 movies on Netflix right now around the world. This includes what's popular on Netflix in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and a handful of other countries too

What's New on Netflix - Looking for what's new on Netflix? Below are daily updates where we bring you latest new releases on Netflix in the US including the new movies, TV series, documentaries, Netflix Originals, and new-standup specials. You can filter out the non-foreign titles and we'll also do monthly roundups of the best new movies and TV series added to Netflix.

Coming Soon to Netflix - Your source for new movies and new TV series coming to Netflix in 2020 including a release calendar, Netflix Original previews and what's coming from The CW, ABC, Disney, FOX and more.

Leaving Soon - Netflix loses movies and TV series every month because of the way that licensing deals work. Here you'll find everything that's leaving Netflix in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia.

What To Watch on Netflix - Looking for a new show or movie? Then our what to watch section will give you the lowdown on all the best titles you can be streaming on Netflix from the big and small.

Complete List of Netflix Originals -

Netflix Library A-Z - This is where we scan and catalog the Netflix library (often a lot better than Netflix ever has) for your reading pleasure. Whether it's from the A-Z of Netflix Originals separated into genres, the complete Netflix Category list or 4k Titles on Netflix, there's something for everyone here.

The fault in our bars: Making the case for old-school home theater speakers

I'm about to say two words that will delight some, infuriate others, and echo a sentiment that has long been regarded as fact in the deeper reaches of the home theater community.

Soundbars suck.

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Podcast #1270: 2026 Network TV Season/Series Premieres

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 ...

18 Syys 48min

Podcast #1269: Is Your LG Smart TV Listening to You? and Dolby AC4

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 ...

11 Syys 36min

Podcast #1268: Ara's New Setup First Impressions

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 em...

4 Syys 54min

Podcast #1267: Nick Brown and Smith Freeman of SVS Sound

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 the...

28 Elo 40min

Podcast #1266: Ara's New Setup

On today's show we discuss Ara's new family room TV and Audio setup and what his plans are for the future. We also read your emails and look at the week's news. News: Marantz Introduces The CINEMA S...

21 Elo 31min

Podcast #1265: Garage Doors - AV Receivers - Atmos in the Family Room

On today's show we discuss Ara's garage door plan for integrating it into HomeKit, we help a listener decide on which receiver to buy, and we ask whether Atmos is worth it for a family room. We also r...

14 Elo 47min

Podcast #1264: Family Room - 5.1 vs 7.2 what makes sense?

On today's show we take a look at your family room and decide whether a 7.2 system is worth it over 5.1. We also read your emails and catch up on the week's news. News: How Valuable Is TV to Smalle...

7 Elo 20min

Podcast #1263: 2026 Value Electronics TV Shootout

On this week's show we breakdown the Value Electronics 2026 TV Shootout and see who the new King TV is. We also read your emails and look at the week's news. News: LG is cracking down on smart TV ap...

31 Heinä 35min