Home Theater Geeks (Audio)
Episodes
HTG 529: How to Add Atmos to In-Ceiling Speaker System - Optimizing for Movie Night!
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Atm...
HTG 528: RIP 8K TVs - Death of a Resolution
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
HTG 527: Cables, Bananas, and Mud, Oh My! - A Blind Test Had Surprising Results
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A forum called DIYAudio.com recently conducted a fascinating test among its readers: Could they tell the difference between audio signals passed thro...
HTG 526: Chatroom Q&A Special 4! - Sony/TCL Joint Venture, BT.2020, Scott's Speakers, & More!
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 cl...
HTG 525: Deco Dream - Home Theater of the Month Interview!
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
HTG 524: Sony 2026 Product Announcements - Audio Dominates the New Lineup!
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 aud...
HTG 523: TCL & Sony Join Forces - Behemoths Assemble!
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sony and TCL have announced an agreement whereby they will jointly develop consumer video and audio products. Interestingly, TCL will hold 51% of the...
HTG 522: What's Up With Vizio TVs? - What Happened After Walmart's Acquisition?
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 answe...
HTG 521: Texas Triumph - Home Theater of the Month Interview!
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 don...
HTG 520: A/V Career Advice - Breaking Into the Field in an Age of AI & Automation
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mason Parker is considering a career move into AV installation/integration. He wonders how Scott Wilkinson got into the industry and what advice Scot...
HTG 519: ISF Dark vs Filmmaker Mode - Are These Settings Any Different?
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Patrick asks about the difference between ISF Dark and Filmmaker picture modes, especially when the TV is used in a mostly dark room. Sco...
HTG 518: MEMS Speaker Technology - A Different Type of Speaker Driver
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 comp...
HTG 517: Sacramento Sanctuary - Home Theater of the Month Interview!
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sacramen...
HTG 516: CES 2026 Part 3 - Audio Products You Need to HEAR About
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In addition to video products, there was no shortage of audio electronics being introduced at CES 2026. With great notes from Mike Heiss, Scott Wilki...
HTG 515: CES 2026 Part 2 - New TVs From TCL, LG, Samsung, Sharp, & More!
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 introd...
HTG 514: CES 2026 Part 1 - RGB LED
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 boot...
HTG 513: ATSC 3.0 - The Next Generation of OTA TV
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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...
HTG 512: OTA TV - Over-The-Air Television Is Still a Thing!
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
HTG 511: Chatroom Q&A Special 3! - Blimps, Bad Sound Mixing, Hi-Res Audio, & More!
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Find out how Christopher Nolan's next epic is pushing IMAX technology to new limits, plus replies about wireless surround systems, high-res audio, an...
HTG 510: The Kipnis Studio Standard - Home Theater of the Month
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Kipnis had what is probably the most extensive—and expensive—home theater in the world. Unfortunately, he passed away in 2019, and his inc...
HTG 509: Best Type of Center Speaker - The Central Hero of Home Theater Sound
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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? Wha...
HTG 508: LG Multi-View Mode - Are Dual HDMI Inputs Possible?
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 interna...
HTG 507: Listener's Room Transformation - Home Theater of the Month
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
HTG 506: TV as Computer Monitor - Smart Move or Pixel Overload?
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
HTG 505: Tron: Ares in IMAX 3D - Jaw-Dropping Visuals Meet a Confounding Story
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tron: Ares is the third installment in the Tron franchise from Disney, which spans over 40 years. Scott Wilkinson saw it in IMAX 3D and gives his rev...
HTG 504: Turntable Recommendations - Belt Drive, Phono Preamp, USB, & More To Know
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Daniel bought a $150 turntable/CD player to listen to some records by his friend's band, but the sound was terrible. He would like some reco...
HTG 503: Dolby Vision 2 Explained - Next-Gen HDR Is on the Horizon!
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Victor Pavy sent in the shortest listener question we've ever received! He wants to know Scott Wilkinson's opinion of the new Dolby Vision 2 HDR form...
HTG 502: Duck & Cover - Home Theater of the Month
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Terrence Huntington, who composed the theme music for Home Theater Geeks, built his own home theater in the basement of his house way back in 2014. T...
HTG 501: Chatroom Q&A Special 2! - Meta's Display Glasses, Movie Soundtracks, Bluetooth v5.4, & more
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From high frame rate movies to Bluetooth lossless technology, Scott answers audience questions and throws a bit of shade at industry trends. Get the ...