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Home Theater Geeks 484: RGB LED

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Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 10:20 Transcription Available


LCD TVs are about to get a big boost in performance with a new backlight technology called RGB LED. Does this spell doom for OLED? Scott Wilkinson breaks it down. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 483: LG G4 vs G5

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Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 14:03 Transcription Available


Listener Charles Simmons has an old LG C series OLED TV and wants to upgrade. But should he get last year's G4 for less money or this year's G5 with its updated technology? Scott Wilkinson offers his advice. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 482: Sony Bravia 7 vs Bravia 5

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Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 10:50 Transcription Available


After listening to episode 477 about Sony's 2025 TV lineup, Dan has some questions about models that carry over from one year to the next as well as the differences between the Bravia 7 and Bravia 5. Scott Wilkinson has some answers. Bravia 7 can be looked at here: https://electronics.sony.com/tv-video/televisions/all-tvs/p/k65xr70?srsltid=AfmBOoqaBzUX9aFRDqqmoNPdCL2RCtb037LDa1aDnatER6MBpNVcK8fl Bravia 5 can be looked at here: https://electronics.sony.com/tv-video/televisions/all-tvs/p/k65xr50?srsltid=AfmBOoocfLtU8kTaPa-uONgF3zKBayiudWCB03GTOlaAsBUQP8MYz_C2 Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 481: The Force Theater

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Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2025 13:18 Transcription Available


In honor of Star Wars Day (May 4), Scott Wilkinson shares a Star Wars-themed home theater he featured on AVSForum.com back in 2018. It's a beautiful rendition of a Death Star interior with great acoustic treatments and exceptional performance. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 480: The Screening Room 2025 Projector Shootout Part 2

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Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 48:10


Online home-theater designer and retailer The Screening Room AV hosted its second projector shootout April 5 and 6 in Colorado Springs, CO. Scott Wilkinson is joined by owner John Schuermann, system designer Steve Crabb, and calibrators Kris Deering and Sammie Prescott, Jr, to discuss the event. In Part 2, we learn the results of the shootout. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guests: John Schuermann, Sammie Prescott Jr., Kris Deering, and Steve Crabb Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 479: The Screening Room 2025 Projector Shootout Part 1

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 44:48


Online home-theater designer and retailer The Screening Room AV hosted its second projector shootout April 5 and 6 in Colorado Springs, CO. Scott Wilkinson is joined by owner John Schuermann, system designer Steve Crabb, and calibrators Kris Deering and Sammie Prescott Jr. to discuss the event. In Part 1, we learn about the contenders and process of evaluating them. Check out The Screening Room AV at https://www.thescreeningroomav.com/ Host: Scott Wilkinson Guests: John Schuermann, Kris Deering, Sammie Prescott Jr., and Steve Crabb Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 478: Hisense QLED Lawsuit Update

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2025 16:26 Transcription Available


In episode 473, Scott Wilkinson railed against what seemed like a totally frivolous lawsuit against Hisense for false advertising about one of its low-end QLED TVs. But it turns out the lawsuit might not be frivolous at all. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 477: Sony 2025 TV Lineup

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 14:28


Sony introduced its new TV lineup for 2025 at a special event in Tokyo. Three new models will join several of last year's TVs, including a new QD OLED and a less-expensive miniLED. Scott Wilkinson breaks it down. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 476: Magic Carpet Home Theater!

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2025 13:08


Scott Wilkinson featured this Middle East-inspired home theater on AVS Forum way back in 2018. He normally prefers a simple, blacked-out room for a dedicated home theater, but this one is a stunning example of themed room that really works. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 475: My Home Theater: Acoustic Treatments

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 37:23 Transcription Available


Scott Wilkinson has a less-than-ideal space for a home theater, so he turned to theater designer Anthony Grimani to get the best possible sound. In this episode, Scott and Anthony discuss the acoustic treatments that help the room sound as good as it possibly can. It's a case study of how to optimize the sound of an imperfect space. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Anthony Grimani Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 474: My Home Theater: Speakers

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2025 60:45 Transcription Available


Scott Wilkinson has a less-than-ideal space for a home theater, so he turned to theater designer Anthony Grimani to get the best possible sound. In this episode, Scott and Anthony discuss the speakers that ended up in the room and their placement. It's a case study of how to accommodate an imperfect space. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Anthony Grimani Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 473: Hisense QLED Lawsuit

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 15:31


A consumer is suing Hisense for false advertising and deceptive business practices when they claim their QLED TV technology "dramatically increases the color space and improves color saturation," allowing consumers to "see color like you've never seen it before." Scott Wilkinson has some thoughts about this frivolous litigation. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 472: Million Dollar Stereo

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 11:10 Transcription Available


Ken Fritz built what many consider to be the world's best stereo system, spending upwards of a million dollars on it. But the cost was much higher than mere dollars. In the end, was it worth it? Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 471: Too Much Sound Absorption?

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 19:22 Transcription Available


Daniel listened to episode 463 about an amazing home theater, in which the owner mentioned that the room was disturbingly quiet. That led Daniel to wonder if a room can be too quiet and not sound its best. Scott offers some insight into this very important question. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 470: Optimal Video Processing

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2025 9:19


Ryan has a question about video processing: If several components in a signal chain all do video processing, do they interfere with each other? Do they work together? Does one take over? Scott offers his thoughts on the subject. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 469: Too Many Remotes!

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2025 14:31 Transcription Available


After listening to this podcast, Ann has bought several good AV components and enjoys using them, except for one thing: too many remotes! She would like to reduce the remote clutter, but how? Scott has some ideas that might help. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 468: Dolby Home Cinema

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2025 17:41


Terence had the luxury of building a home theater from scratch in his newly constructed house. He wanted to replicate a Dolby Cinema as much as possible, the result certainly does that! Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 467: CES 2025 Part 3: Audio

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2025 30:36 Transcription Available


Industry journalist and consultant Mike Heiss joins Scott Wilkinson to discuss what he saw and heard at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. In Part 3, we talk about some audio products and technologies announced at the show. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Michael Heiss 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 this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 466: CES 2025 Part 2: TVs

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2025 43:50 Transcription Available


Industry journalist and consultant Mike Heiss joins Scott Wilkinson to discuss what he saw and heard at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. In Part 2, we talk about specific TV models and technologies announced by the major manufacturers. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Michael Heiss 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 this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 465: CES 2025 Part 1: Trends

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 41:07 Transcription Available


Industry journalist and consultant Mike Heiss joins Scott Wilkinson to discuss what he saw and heard at CES 2025 in Las Vegas. In Part 1, we talk about HDMI 2.2 and some larger trends in TVs. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Michael Heiss 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 this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Podcast #1183: CES 2025

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025 49:15


On this week's show we cover the Home Theater announcements that we found interesting. It's not an exhaustive list of what was shown but things we wanted to share with you. We also read your email and take a look at the week's news. News: Disney to Merge Hulu + Live TV With Fubo, Taking on YouTube TV and Ending Venu Lawsuit RadioShack Returns To U.S. As Product Brand Roku tallies 90 million streaming households at start of 2025 Other: Samsung and Google's Eclipsa Audio is here to take on Dolby Atmos CES 2025 Up until now, CES has primarily showcased laptops, gaming, TVs, and smart home technology, excelling in these traditional areas. However, this year's event has shifted its focus to include some emerging, trendier categories. We are seeing AI announcements across the board and numerous innovative concepts aimed at making augmented reality more accessible. On this week's show we cover the Home Theater announcements that we found interesting. It's not an exhaustive list of what was shown but things we wanted to share with you. Next week, since we record before CES closes, we'll look at products that won awards as well as any announcements you may have found interesting as shared with us. RCA introduces two new NEXTGEN TV models in 55" and 65" sizes -  The 65” RCA NEXTGEN TV up to 1500 nits of peak brightness, 664-zone Mini-LED QLED, suggested retail price of $949.99.  The 55” RCA NEXTGEN TV up to 1500 nits of peak brightness, 240-zone Mini-LED QLED suggested retail price of $699.99.  New for 2025 is the attractive RCA ANTD8E, an amplified, multi-directional indoor antenna covered in a high-tech fabric with a diamond shape design. Equipped with SMARTBOOST advanced technology and dual-stage amplification and built-in 4G/LTE/5G filter to improve reception, the ANTD8E can be positioned on its included stand or mounted on a wall and includes nine feet of coaxial cable to connect to the TV at a suggested retail price of $59.99. A full line-up of RCA Outdoor Televisions is also planned in a range of screen sizes and price points, with a “spirit of wilderness” and Mossy Oak camouflage design. Built with a sleek, modern design in a weatherproof and durable dust-free case, RCA Outdoor TVs are designed to work in extreme temperatures – from minus 22 degrees to 122 degrees Fahrenheit. Our Outdoor RCA line includes an exceptionally bright 2000 nit display for crystal-clear viewing even in bright sunlight. Full Press Release RCA Outdoor TV  43-inch ($3,999, suggested retail price), 55-inch ($4,999, suggested retail price)  65-inch ($5,999, suggested retail price) 75-inch ($7,999, suggested retail price). Google Home hubs now work locally with Matter This week, Google announced the integration of Home Runtime into its Google Home hubs, allowing for full local control of Matter devices. With this update, Google Nest hubs, speakers, Chromecasts, Google TV devices running Android 14, and certain LG TVs can now connect to and manage Matter devices locally. This change enhances reliability, privacy, and reduces latency for users controlling their devices at home. Notably, even without internet access, Google Assistant will still be able to operate functions like turning on lights, marking a significant shift from the platform's previous reliance on cloud connectivity. Google Blog Post TCL's 2025 mini-LED TVs for 2025 The Super High Energy mini-LED chip may increase brightness by 53% TCL has made enhancements to its mini-LED backlight design that will result in less blooming or “halo” artifacts where light areas seep into dark areas – a 67% reduction, according to the company. 50- to 98-inch screen sizes, coming to the US in early 2025 Pricing for TCL's QM6K Series is as follows: 50-inch: $749.99  55-inch: $799.99  65-inch $999.99 75-inch: $1,299.99  85-inch: $1,999.99 98-inch: $3,499.99 The 65, 75 and 85-inch QM6K models are available now for preorder at TCL's website. More information from TCL LG G5, C5 and M5 OLED TV LG also announced AI-based features that seek to improve picture, audio and the overall user experience. LG is officially unveiling the LG G5 OLED, the C5 OLED and M5 OLED along with lots of AI upgrades, Here's what we know so far. The G5 will be available in the following sizes: 48, 55, 65, 77, 83 and 97 inches. The M5 is essentially a G5 with wireless connectivity. All of the TV's inputs are located on a separate box (dubbed the Zero Connect Box on the LG M4) which then wirelessly transmits audio and video to the M5's OLED display. The C4 will be available in 42-, 48-, 55-, 65-, 77- and 83-inch models. Full Press Release HDMI 2.2 Announced HDMI 2.2 has been announced at CES 2025. The new specification comes with 96Gbps bandwidth — double what you get with HDMI 2.1. It will be available in a new Ultra96 HDMI Cable. It features next-gen HDMI Fixed Rate Link tech to provide “optimal audio and video.” More impressively, it enables 4K resolution with up to 480 frames per second (fps), and up to 12K at 120 fps. Full Press Release HISENSE MARKS NEW ERA OF DISPLAY INNOVATION WITH ITS FIRST CONSUMER MICROLED AT CES 2025 Hisense unveiled the 136MX MicroLED, the brand's first consumer-ready MicroLED display. This launch marks a pivotal milestone in making cutting-edge display technology more accessible to households, catering to the growing demand for larger, more immersive screens without compromising durability or long-term performance. By eliminating traditional backlight limitations, 136MX delivers precise contrast, lifelike colors, and a viewing experience that sets a new standard for the industry. By combining MicroLED display technology with its R&D expertise, Hisense is once again redefining the possibilities of home entertainment. Powered by Hisense's flagship Hi-View AI Engine X chipset, the 136MX optimizes every frame with its AI-based algorithms, enabling precise color conversion, dynamic 3D color management, and rich display details. Black nanocrystals further enhance performance by reducing reflectivity to ensure exceptional clarity even in well-lit spaces. With brightness levels reaching up to 10,000 nits and a color gamut covering 95% of the BT.2020 color space, Hisense's 136MX delivers vivid, true-to-life colors, setting a new benchmark for home entertainment displays. Full Press Release Technics launched the EAH-AZ100 Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds Reference Class True Wireless Earbuds with Dolby Atmos and noise cancelling, The AZ100 earbuds feature, reference-quality high-resolution audio; advanced, industry-leading noise cancellation; and improved JustMyVoice™ technology to keep calls clear. Connects to 3 devices simultaneously. Launching in sleek Silver and Black with its signature stylish ergonomic design, Technics EAH-AZ100 Earbuds will be available for purchase online at Technics.com and at trusted retailers starting today, January 7, with a suggested retail price of $299.99. More info TiVo OS Will Be Launching in the U.S. Market With Sharp TiVo announced that it will be entering the U.S. television market with Sharp Home Electronics Company of America. The Sharp Smart TV Powered by TiVo will be the first television in the series to be made available to American consumers, as soon as February 2025. Boasting a beautiful Ultra High Definition and High Dynamic Range 55” QLED screen, plus Dolby Atmos®, and 3 HDMI ports, it will be a smart TV that reinforces Sharp's reputation for quality. In Europe, TiVo last year launched a range of Sharp models in the UK starting at the equivalent of $372 USD. Sharp's consumer website currently lists four TiVo-powered TV models/screen sizes (43 inches, 50 inches, 55 inches and 70 inches). Sharp also offers TVs powered by other platforms, including operating systems from Roku and Google. Nothing Earth Shattering in the way of Hardware from Sony Sony's press conference did not showcase exciting new hardware announcements. Instead, the emphasis was primarily on the entertainment aspect of their business. Valerion Unveils VisionMaster Max Valerion debuted their VisionMaster MAX, a cinematic-grade home theater projector. Its Kickstarter project raised over $10.7 million and became the highest-funded projector in crowdfunding history.  Featuring the OpticFlex Lens System for customizable viewing. The specifications include: 3000 ISO lumens, a 15,000:1 contrast ratio, and a 110% Rec. 2020 color gamut. The VisionMaster MAX promises stunning image quality and a theater-like experience, projecting up to 300 inches. Enhanced with Dolby Vision, IMAX Enhanced, and other advanced features, this flagship model sets a new standard for home entertainment technology. Additionally, its innovative external lens offers increased versatility, further enhancing the viewing experience. The VisionMaster Series is now available for global pre-order on Valerion's website, with deliveries starting February 2025. VisionMaster Max $3,999 USD, VisionMaster Pro2 & Pro $2,499 USD, and VisionMaster Plus2 & Plus $1,499 USD Samsung Brings Samsung Vision AI to Its Widest Lineup Yet Samsung is ushering in a new era of AI-driven screen technology, with Samsung Vision AI features now integrated across its most comprehensive lineup ever — including Neo QLED, OLED and QLED, and The Frame models. This expansion underscores Samsung's commitment to bringing intelligent, adaptive screens to more users, redefining what's possible in home entertainment and smart living. At the forefront of this innovation is the Neo QLED 8K QN990F, Samsung's most advanced TV to date, designed to deliver unparalleled performance, sleek design and smarter AI-driven experiences. Powered by the latest NQ8 AI Gen3 Processor, the TV leverages a suite of on-device AI features to enhance picture quality, sound clarity and overall viewing experience: 8K AI Upscaling Pro: Elevates lower-resolution content up to stunning 8K quality, ensuring incredible detail and clarity in every frame. Auto HDR Remastering Pro: Analyzes content frame by frame, applying scene-adaptive color expansion for lifelike visuals and vibrant colors, even in dark scenes. Adaptive Sound Pro: Uses AI to separate and optimize sound components like speech, music and sound effects, delivering clear, balanced audio. Color Booster Pro: Enriches color expression with AI-driven scene analysis and enhanced  image processing for each frame. AI Mode: Adaptively optimizes picture and sound leveraging AI-based content recognition  and TV area analysis for an optimal viewing experience in any setting. Samsung also unveiled The Premiere 5, the industry's first interactive triple-laser ultra-short-throw (UST) projector. Designed to redefine home entertainment, The Premiere 5 introduces an interactive touch feature, allowing users to engage directly with the screen. This innovation seamlessly combines high-quality projection with versatile functionality, featuring Samsung LightWARP technology to project images onto everyday objects for creative and immersive experiences. No Specs are available as this may be one of those items that never sees the light of day. Full Press Release  Displace TV: The World's First Truly Wireless 4K TVs with All-in-One Entertainment and Productivity Hubs Displace is bringing all-in-one entertainment and productivity hubs that go beyond the traditional TV experience. Both models offer a sleek, cable-free design, and revolutionary new features powered by Displace OS, an all-new AI Agent-driven operating system that will redefine how Displace users interact with their TVs and perform tasks easier than ever before. These next-generation 4K TVs are powered by two long-lasting, rechargeable Li-ion batteries, ensuring a truly wireless experience that eliminates the clutter of cords and cables. Consumers can either mount the TV on a wall in just 10 seconds without tools or drilling or place it on a table using the all-new concealed push-to-pop legs. All the Displace TV screens are OLED. Displace Pro and Basic are both offered in 55-inch and 27-inch models. Exclusively during CES, all Displace models will be available for pre-order for $1,000 off the original price. During CES, Pro models can be ordered in 55-inch for $4,999 or 27-inch for $2,999, while the Basic models will be available in 55-inch for $2,499 or 27-inch for $1,499. All models are available for pre-order with shipping expected to begin March 28, 2025. Full Press Release 

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Home Theater Geeks 464: 3D TV is Not Dead

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 12:18 Transcription Available


Rabbe Sandelin from Helsinki, Finland, has a large collection of 3D movies and bemoans the death of 3D in modern televisions. He wants to know if any manufacturers are considering a return to 3D. Scott says probably not in flat-panel TVs, but there is another option. 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 this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 463: No Compromise Home Theater

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 17:11


After many years of compromises in his home theaters, Ryan finally got the opportunity to build one from scratch just the way he wanted it with no compromises in the performance or aesthetics. Its understated elegance belies the kick-ass audio and video in this no-holds-barred theater. 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 this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 462: A Handy Headphone Evaluation Album!

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 41:45 Transcription Available


The Audiophile Society recently released an album of digital audio files designed to let you evaluate any headphone's ability to render pinpoint imaging in an immersive soundfield. It also includes several full-length music tracks encoded in various immersive spatial-audio formats. Co-creator Brent Butterworth joins Scott to talk about the album. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Brent Butterworth 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 this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 461: UST Projector Showdown!

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 49:33 Transcription Available


ProjectorScreen.com recently hosted its third annual side-by-side showdown of UST projectors in collaboration with ProjectorReviews.com to identify which ones offer the best performance. In this episode, ProjectorReviews.com lead reviewer Phil Jones Joins Scott to talk about the event. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Philip Jones 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 this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 461: UST Projector Showdown!

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024 49:33 Transcription Available


ProjectorScreen.com recently hosted its third annual side-by-side showdown of UST projectors in collaboration with ProjectorReviews.com to identify which ones offer the best performance. In this episode, ProjectorReviews.com lead reviewer Phil Jones Joins Scott to talk about the event. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Philip Jones 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 this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 460: A Starry Night Home Theater!

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024 15:40


Alex's new house had a designated home-theater room with a very high ceiling, a riser for the second row of seating, and in-wall surround speakers, but it was not very inspiring. So, he set to work and transformed it into a real beauty, with a unique star ceiling, DIY acoustic panels, a custom projector niche, and screen wall with luxurious curtains to rival any big-time cinema. 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 this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 459: Should I Connect Sources to TV or AVR HDMI?

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 9:07 Transcription Available


Sota Audio Guy has his Samsung TV connected to his Yamaha AVR using HDMI eARC. He wants to know if it's better to connect his Roku Ultra streaming box to one of the TV's other HDMI inputs or to one of the receiver's inputs. Also, he's having a lip-sync issue. Scott offers some advice... 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 this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 458: The Death of Stereo Shops

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 13:33 Transcription Available


After Craig hears Scott's lament over the death of home-theater print magazines in episode 453, he echoes that sentiment about the lack of stereo shops where he can compare specific audio components. Is there anywhere he can audition specific components? Scott offers his comments on this conundrum. 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 this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 457: The Event Horizon Home Theater

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 19:16 Transcription Available


When he wanted to create a home theater, Mike decided to add an entire room onto his house in Los Angeles. Everything was done to maximize audio and video performance while minimizing any compromises. The result is one of Scott's all-time favorite home theaters, a true black hole dubbed The Event Horizon. 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 this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 51:02


Welcome to the October news. Nintendo has been busy not releasing the launch date for the Switch 2, but they are trying to help you wake up and may or may not be trying to get you to think about them more often (like all the time). Also a new console brings the Nintendo 64 to 4K TVs.

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Home Theater Geeks 456: TV Wall Mount Recommendations

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 8:02


Victor Pavy asks a very simple question: What is Scott's favorite TV wall mount? Of course, Scott has some recommendations, including the one he recently put in his own media room. 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 this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 455: Scott's Home Theater TV

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 14:16


At long last, Scott's home theater has a display—the Sony XR-A95L QD OLED. It's the best flat panel you can buy today, and for good reason: It looks spectacular! In this episode, Scott talks about why he chose this model (and not a projector), getting it installed, and overall performance. 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 this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 455: Scott's Home Theater TV

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 14:16


At long last, Scott's home theater has a display—the Sony XR-A95L QD OLED. It's the best flat panel you can buy today, and for good reason: It looks spectacular! In this episode, Scott talks about why he chose this model (and not a projector), getting it installed, and overall performance. 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 this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 454: Soundbar Recommendations!

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 11:46 Transcription Available


Daniel has a 9-year-old Vizio soundbar that works great except that the HDMI ARC connection just died. He wants something inexpensive to replace it; Scott Wilkinson offers some recommendations. 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 this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 453: The Death of Print

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 14:42 Transcription Available


Sound & Vision is the only home-theater print magazine left standing in the US, and its last print issue will be October/November 2024. With its demise, a proud and complicated history of home-theater magazines comes to a close. 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 this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 452: Daydream Home Theater

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 19:43 Transcription Available


In this gem, owner Steve turned a spare bedroom into a beautiful home theater. His unique masking system is ingenious, as is the swing-out screen that lets him access the speakers and the back of the equipment rack. It has only three seats, but this theater is an exemplar of what can be done with a small space. 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 this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 451: CEDIA 2024 Part 3

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 32:41


The 2024 CEDIA Expo was filled to the brim with new audio and video products as well as a bunch of awesome demos. Journalist, consultant and jolly good CEDIA Fellow Mike Heiss joins Scott Wilkinson to discuss what he saw and heard there. In Part 3, we talk about some of the new audio products introduced at the show. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Michael Heiss 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 this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 450: CEDIA 2024 Part 2

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 36:58 Transcription Available


The 2024 CEDIA Expo was filled to the brim with new audio and video products as well as a bunch of awesome demos. Journalist, consultant and jolly good CEDIA Fellow Mike Heiss joins Scott Wilkinson to discuss what he saw and heard there. In Part 2, we talk about some of the new video products introduced at the show. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Michael Heiss 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 this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 449: CEDIA 2024 Part 1

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 36:52


The 2024 CEDIA Expo was filled to the brim with new audio and video products as well as a bunch of awesome demos. Journalist, consultant and jolly good CEDIA Fellow Mike Heiss joins Scott Wilkinson to discuss what he saw and heard there. In Part 1, he talks about some of the demos he experienced and trends he identified. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Michael Heiss 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 this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 448: A Golf Sim Home Theater!?

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 12:36


Most home theaters are dedicated to displaying movies and other passive video content, but this one does much more. It incorporates a full-fledged golf simulator and virtual-reality rig into a kick-ass home theater. The owner has been dreaming of such a space for 30 years, and he finally made his dream come true. 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 this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 447: Causes of Subwoofer Pop

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024 9:12 Transcription Available


When listener Russ Wyllie turns off his AV receiver while leaving his subwoofer on, he hears a thunk or pop from the sub. Is this normal? Is it damaging? It sure is annoying, so how can he avoid it? Scott Wilkinson explains. 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 this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 446: How TV Viewing Angles Work

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2024 15:31


Alan Goldstein is planning to replace his TV, and he wonders about the degradation of picture quality when viewed off-axis. Are OLED TVs really better than LED-LCD TVs in this regard? How far off axis is too far? Scott Wilkinson has some answers. 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 this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 445: Value Electronics 2024 TV Shootout Part 2

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2024 43:36 Transcription Available


Scarsdale, NY, retailer Value Electronics hosts an annual TV shootout in which the flagship models from major manufacturers are lined up, calibrated, and evaluated by a panel of expert judges to see which is the best. Robert Zohn, owner of Value Electronics; Jason Dustal, Technical Trainer for AVPro Edge who supplied all the switching equipment and set up the system; and David Mackenzie, one of the judges, join Scott Wilkinson to discuss part two of this year's event and reveal the King of MiniLED! Host: Scott Wilkinson Guests: Jason Dustal, Robert Zohn, and David Mackenzie 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 this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 444: Value Electronics 2024 TV Shootout Part 1

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 45:53


Scarsdale, NY, retailer Value Electronics hosts an annual TV shootout in which the flagship OLED models from major manufacturers are lined up, calibrated, and evaluated by a panel of expert judges to see which is the best. Robert Zohn, owner of Value Electronics; Jason Dustal, Technical Trainer for AVPro Edge who supplied all the switching equipment and set up the system; and David Mackenzie, one of the judges, join Scott Wilkinson to discuss part one of this year's event and reveal the King of OLED! Host: Scott Wilkinson Guests: Robert Zohn, Jason Dustal, and David Mackenzie 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 this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 443: LED Video Walls as TVs

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2024 14:30


Palle Juul Sorensen wants to know what Scott Wilkinson thinks about LED video walls as TVs. This is a hot topic these days, so Scott breaks it down! 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 this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 442: Roku Forces Frame Interpolation

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2024 12:22 Transcription Available


When Roku pushed its latest OS update to TCL Roku TVs, it enabled frame interpolation to make moving objects look sharper. But it also causes the dreaded "soap-opera effect," which video purists and filmmakers hate. Worst of all, there seems to be no way to turn it off. 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 this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 441: Sony Soundbar vs Apple HomePods

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2024 10:49 Transcription Available


Club TWiT member Rebecca DuPree just got a new Sony OLED TV and wants to up her audio game with an external sound system. She wonders if a Sony soundbar or Apple Home Pods would be better. Scott Wilkinson has some definite thoughts on this. 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 this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 440: A Comfy Couch Home Theater!

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2024 13:16 Transcription Available


A.J. is a movie industry professional who built a new house in Los Angeles. Of course, he installed a home theater in the big bonus room with high-end equipment and a super comfy "pit couch" that's perfect for cuddling with his partner. 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 this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

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Home Theater Geeks 439: Understanding TV Brightness and Color

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2024 19:46 Transcription Available


After hearing about Sony's 2024 TV lineup, Dan is confused about TV brightness and color, especially as it relates to different display technologies. Scott Wilkinson sheds some light on this tricky issue. 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 this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.