Podcasts about Soundproofing

A court in Germany ruled that TCL engages in deceptive marketing when it uses the "QLED" moniker on TVs that don't actually use quantum dots. The ruling applies only to certain European model lines, but could it also apply to any US models? Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Every year, the Society for Information Display holds its Display Week conference showcasing state-of-the-art display technologies. In 2026, it was held in Los Angeles, one of the most important exhibitors was Nanosys, the primary supplier of quantum dots to the world's display manufacturers. VP of Marketing Jeff Yurek joins Scott Wilkinson to talk about some of the trends and breakthroughs revealed at the show. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Jeff Yurek Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: outsystems.com/twit

Listener Zorawar Mann has a modest home theater system, but he lacks a center-channel speaker and wonders what he should get. He even sent some photos of his setup. Scott Wilkinson has some thoughts and recommendations that go beyond Zorawar's actual question. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Listener Zorawar Mann has a modest home theater system, but he lacks a center-channel speaker and wonders what he should get. He even sent some photos of his setup. Scott Wilkinson has some thoughts and recommendations that go beyond Zorawar's actual question. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Norwegian DIYer Bjorn Erik Forberg built himself a killer home theater, including the room itself as well as the speakers and acoustic diffusers. It's a real testament to the power of doing it yourself. Check out the AVS build thread at http://www.avsforum.com/t/1416004/bef-from-norway-diy-uncompromising-theater Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsors: outsystems.com/twit helixsleep.com/theater

Norwegian DIYer Bjorn Erik Forberg built himself a killer home theater, including the room itself as well as the speakers and acoustic diffusers. It's a real testament to the power of doing it yourself. Check out the AVS build thread at http://www.avsforum.com/t/1416004/bef-from-norway-diy-uncompromising-theater Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsors: outsystems.com/twit helixsleep.com/theater

Rajesh Goel is buying a new house, and the builder offers only one option for installing speakers in his media room. That option does not include Atmos. What's the best way to add overhead sound? Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Rajesh Goel is buying a new house, and the builder offers only one option for installing speakers in his media room. That option does not include Atmos. What's the best way to add overhead sound? Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

All but one of the major TV manufacturers have now exited the 8K TV market. What caused this mass exodus? Scott Wilkinson discusses this unsurprising development. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

All but one of the major TV manufacturers have now exited the 8K TV market. What caused this mass exodus? Scott Wilkinson discusses this unsurprising development. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

A forum called DIYAudio.com recently conducted a fascinating test among its readers: Could they tell the difference between audio signals passed through professional audio cables, wet mud, and bananas? The results might surprise you. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

A forum called DIYAudio.com recently conducted a fascinating test among its readers: Could they tell the difference between audio signals passed through professional audio cables, wet mud, and bananas? The results might surprise you. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Looking to level up your home studio or theater? Scott takes real-time questions from the chat and reveals the surprising truths behind trendy A/V claims, from "100% BT.2020" TVs that don't actually deliver to whether AI-powered display adjustments are worth your money. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Looking to level up your home studio or theater? Scott takes real-time questions from the chat and reveals the surprising truths behind trendy A/V claims, from "100% BT.2020" TVs that don't actually deliver to whether AI-powered display adjustments are worth your money. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Andre Sinclair is a home builder in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, so he has the resources to create an exceptional home theater, which is exactly what he has done. The design is definitely Art Deco, and the performance is undoubtedly spectacular. Andre talks with Scott Wilkinson about how it came to be so awesome. Check out Andre's build thread on AVS Forum! Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Andre Sinclair Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: helixsleep.com/theater

Andre Sinclair is a home builder in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, so he has the resources to create an exceptional home theater, which is exactly what he has done. The design is definitely Art Deco, and the performance is undoubtedly spectacular. Andre talks with Scott Wilkinson about how it came to be so awesome. Check out Andre's build thread on AVS Forum! Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Andre Sinclair Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: helixsleep.com/theater

Each year, Sony announces its new audio and video products in the Spring, not at CES like most manufacturers. The 2026 crop of products is mostly audio, including two new soundbars, three new subwoofers, and a pair of surround satellites, along with one new TV. Scott Wilkinson reveals all in this episode. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Each year, Sony announces its new audio and video products in the Spring, not at CES like most manufacturers. The 2026 crop of products is mostly audio, including two new soundbars, three new subwoofers, and a pair of surround satellites, along with one new TV. Scott Wilkinson reveals all in this episode. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Sony and TCL have announced an agreement whereby they will jointly develop consumer video and audio products. Interestingly, TCL will hold 51% of the joint venture, and Sony will hold 49%. Sony products will still carry the Sony and Bravia brand names. What does this mean for the future of Sony products? Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: outsystems.com/twit

Sony and TCL have announced an agreement whereby they will jointly develop consumer video and audio products. Interestingly, TCL will hold 51% of the joint venture, and Sony will hold 49%. Sony products will still carry the Sony and Bravia brand names. What does this mean for the future of Sony products? Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: outsystems.com/twit

Brad Marman wonders what's up with Vizio TVs these days? Are they still around? Are they still good quality and value? Scott Wilkinson has some answers, but other answers are hard to come by. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Brad Marman wonders what's up with Vizio TVs these days? Are they still around? Are they still good quality and value? Scott Wilkinson has some answers, but other answers are hard to come by. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Kurt Dorsey built a stunning home theater, literally from the ground up, almost entirely with his own hands. It's a real testament to what can be done DIY, especially when you design and build the room from scratch. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Kurt Dorsey Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: helixsleep.com/theater

Kurt Dorsey built a stunning home theater, literally from the ground up, almost entirely with his own hands. It's a real testament to what can be done DIY, especially when you design and build the room from scratch. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Kurt Dorsey Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: helixsleep.com/theater

Mason Parker is considering a career move into AV installation/integration. He wonders how Scott Wilkinson got into the industry and what advice Scott might give to further a career in home theater. There are plenty of things to talk about here! Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Mason Parker is considering a career move into AV installation/integration. He wonders how Scott Wilkinson got into the industry and what advice Scott might give to further a career in home theater. There are plenty of things to talk about here! Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Christopher Patrick asks about the difference between ISF Dark and Filmmaker picture modes, especially when the TV is used in a mostly dark room. Scott Wilkinson has the answer. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Christopher Patrick asks about the difference between ISF Dark and Filmmaker picture modes, especially when the TV is used in a mostly dark room. Scott Wilkinson has the answer. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Speaker drivers haven't changed much in the last 100 years, but they have certain drawbacks, especially in small form factors such as earbuds. A company called SonicEdge is developing a new type of driver that takes a completely different approach. CEO and co-founder Moti Margalit talks about his company's innovations with Scott Wilkinson. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Moti Margalit Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Speaker drivers haven't changed much in the last 100 years, but they have certain drawbacks, especially in small form factors such as earbuds. A company called SonicEdge is developing a new type of driver that takes a completely different approach. CEO and co-founder Moti Margalit talks about his company's innovations with Scott Wilkinson. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Moti Margalit Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Home-theater owner Joe Klusnick joins Scott Wilkinson to talk about his home theater. He talks about the process of remodeling a room in his Sacramento home as a dedicated theater, and we get a video tour of the finished project—well, as finished as any home theater is; there's always future upgrades! Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Joe Klusnick Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: helixsleep.com/theater

Home-theater owner Joe Klusnick joins Scott Wilkinson to talk about his home theater. He talks about the process of remodeling a room in his Sacramento home as a dedicated theater, and we get a video tour of the finished project—well, as finished as any home theater is; there's always future upgrades! Joe's Build Thread - https://www.avsforum.com/threads/what-would-you-do-starting-over-with-a-19x21x9-dedicated-room.2110346/ Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Joe Klusnick Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: helixsleep.com/theater

In addition to video products, there was no shortage of audio electronics being introduced at CES 2026. With great notes from Mike Heiss, Scott Wilkinson talks about a few of the audio announcements. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

In addition to video products, there was no shortage of audio electronics being introduced at CES 2026. With great notes from Mike Heiss, Scott Wilkinson talks about a few of the audio announcements. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

At CES 2026, RGB mini and micro LED backlights were the big TV story, but that doesn't mean there weren't plenty of other video products being introduced. Scott Wilkinson talks about what Michael Heiss saw on the show floor. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

At CES 2026, RGB mini and micro LED backlights were the big TV story, but that doesn't mean there weren't plenty of other video products being introduced. Scott Wilkinson talks about what Michael Heiss saw on the show floor. Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

The big TV news at CES 2026 was the explosion of RGB mini and micro LED backlights in LCD TVs. All the major manufacturers had examples in their booths. Scott Wilkinson talks with Michael Heiss, who braved the crowds to catch a glimpse at the new display technology. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Michael Heiss Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: helixsleep.com/theater

The big TV news at CES 2026 was the explosion of RGB mini and micro LED backlights in LCD TVs. All the major manufacturers had examples in their booths. Scott Wilkinson talks with Michael Heiss, who braved the crowds to catch a glimpse at the new display technology. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Michael Heiss Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord. Sponsor: helixsleep.com/theater

The next generation of over-the-air TV is ATSC 3.0, also known as NextGen TV. Michael Heiss talks with Scott Wilkinson about what it is, how it works, how you can get it, and why it's important. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Michael Heiss Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

The next generation of over-the-air TV is ATSC 3.0, also known as NextGen TV. Michael Heiss talks with Scott Wilkinson about what it is, how it works, how you can get it, and why it's important. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Michael Heiss Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Over-the-air (OTA) TV delivers a lot of programming to homes for free. It works when the internet goes down, it's better than cable or streaming in terms of resolution and clarity with no harsh compression, it's immune to corporate disputes that result in blackouts—and did we mention it's FREE? Michael Heiss talks with Scott Wilkinson about the benefits of OTA and how to get it in your home. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Michael Heiss Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Over-the-air (OTA) TV delivers a lot of programming to homes for free. It works when the internet goes down, it's better than cable or streaming in terms of resolution and clarity with no harsh compression, it's immune to corporate disputes that result in blackouts—and did we mention it's FREE? Michael Heiss talks with Scott Wilkinson about the benefits of OTA and how to get it in your home. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Michael Heiss Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Find out how Christopher Nolan's next epic is pushing IMAX technology to new limits, plus replies about wireless surround systems, high-res audio, and finding compact 2.0 speakers! Get real-world answers to listener questions and wise gear recommendations straight from this special chatroom episode! Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Find out how Christopher Nolan's next epic is pushing IMAX technology to new limits, plus replies about wireless surround systems, high-res audio, and finding compact 2.0 speakers! Get real-world answers to listener questions and wise gear recommendations straight from this special chatroom episode! Host: Scott Wilkinson Download or subscribe to Home Theater Geeks at https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.

Jeremy Kipnis had what is probably the most extensive—and expensive—home theater in the world. Unfortunately, he passed away in 2019, and his incredible theater is no more. But it's worth remembering for its staggering grandeur. 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.

Listener Jason asks which is better for the center channel: a speaker designed for that purpose, or the same speaker as the front left and right? What are the pros and cons of each approach? Also, same question for the surround speakers. Scott Wilkinson has some answers. 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.

Michael S wonders about his LG B7A OLED TV's Multi-View (side-by-side) mode. Apparently, one of the side-by-side images must be from the TV's internal tuner. Is that normal? Scott Wilkinson has the answer. 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.

Katie's on a mission to soundproof her apartment, and things are getting very DIY. Meanwhile, Sarah finally experiences the bliss of a professionally deep-cleaned home—but was it worth the emotional and financial cost? The ladies dive into the hidden struggles of apartment living, home improvement mishaps, and the eternal pursuit of peace and cleanliness.

In episode 492, Scott Wilkinson answered a question from listener Andy Z about placement options for his new JMGO N1 Ultra projector in a room he was remodeling to be a dedicated home theater. Now, the project is finished, and the results are impressive! 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.

John Hunter asks about using high-end TVs as computer monitors. It's certainly possible, but there are several considerations to keep in mind. Scott Wilkinson explains. 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.