Best Multi Awesome Studio Podcasts (2025)

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Halloween Special + Are Today's Movie Stars As Bright As Previous Generations? 46:04

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13d ago46:04

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In our Halloween Special, we focus on the huge A Nightmare on Elm Street 4K Blu-ray Collection and more 4K Blu-ray and streaming recommendations. Plus with the passing of so many huge movie stars this year, we ask whether the next generation are as bright.By Cas Harlow

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Denon vs. Marantz: Battle of the AVRs – Which One is Worth Your Cash? 37:22

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Confused by the Denon vs. Marantz AVR maze? Join eCoustics Founder Brian Mitchell, Editor at Large Chris Boylan, and Phil Jones, Global Director of Training at Harman International, as they break down 19 AVRs ranging from $400 to $7,200. Though Denon and Marantz have been under the same corporate roof for over a decade (now Harman International, ow…

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From Dweeb to Rock Star: How Hi-Fi Earplugs Like Etymotic’s Music Pro Elite Took Over Concerts 40:54

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Bowers & Wilkins 801 at Abbey Road Studios: Celebrating 45 Years of Iconic Sound with Andy Kerr 50:52

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The Bowers & Wilkins 801 isn’t just another loudspeaker—it’s the one Abbey Road Studios trusted when the music actually mattered. For 45 years, the 801 has been part of legendary recordings that shaped how we hear music, and now it’s back in the spotlight with the 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition. Andy Kerr, Director of Marketing and Communications a…

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Is Hollywood Ruining Your Favourite Movies? Director Do-Overs, Tron: Ares and Awesome Soundtracks 53:54

2M ago53:54

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Is Hollywood revisionism ruining films or keeping them alive? We dig into directors' do-overs, colour re-grades, CG touch-ups, soundtrack swaps and endless ‘definitive’ cuts - from Star Wars to Michael Mann and those Tron Legacy 4K rumours. Plus a preview of Tron: Ares and a stack of fresh 4K recommendations.…

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Best A/V Gear of CEDIA Expo 2025 with Special Guest John Sciacca 1:06:08

2M ago1:06:08

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A/V industry expert and custom integrator John Sciacca joins the eCoustics team to break down our top picks from CEDIA Expo 2025, held September 3–6. The annual trade show covers everything from home theater and soundbars to architectural speakers and outdoor A/V systems—gear designed for the pros who install and recommend solutions for luxury home…

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Buckingham Nicks Finally Gets a Reissue: The Rhino in the Room Exposed with Kevin Gray 54:07

2M ago54:07

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The Rhino in the room can’t be ignored: after decades in the vault, Buckingham Nicks is finally getting a reissue. eCoustics Editors Eric Pye, Jeremy Sikora, and producer Mitch Anderson team up with mastering engineer Kevin Gray (Cohearent Audio) to dig into why this cult classic vanished, why it’s back now, and what it means for fans who’ve been c…

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The Problem with Movie Franchises: What do audiences want and can filmmakers ever get it right? 1:00:02

3M ago1:00:02

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We run down our current 4K disc, digital and streaming recommendations and pay tribute to Terrance Stamp. Plus, the team discusses what we ultimately want from our beloved, long-running franchises... more of the same or unexpected narrative and character developments? Also, at what point in a movie series' journey does it implode under the weight o…

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Best in Show at Audio Advice Live 2025: Awesome Audio, Home Theater and More 1:14:02

3M ago1:14:02

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The eCoustics team discusses their "Best In Show" picks from Audio Advice Live 2025 -- the largest home theater show open to consumers. With over 1,700 attendees and more than 60 experience rooms featuring hifi and home cinema systems from $5,000 to over $250,000, it was a virtual Disneyland for audiophiles, videophiles and home theatre aficionados…

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2025 TV Shootout Results Analyzed With YouTuber B The Installer 1:00:59

3M ago1:00:59

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Our friend and popular YouTube tech reviewer, B The Installer, joins us on the podcast to discuss the results of the 2025 TV Shootout, where the top-of-the-line 65-inch 4K OLED TVs all went head to head. The four models in the competition included the LG G5, Panasonic Z95B, Samsung S95F, and Sony Bravia 8 II. Find out how it all went down with B Th…

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The 'C' Word: Are You A 'Collector' Or A Film Fan And Is 2025 A Good Time to Start Your Collection? 1:18:35

4M ago1:18:35

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In this episode of ScreenTime wIth AVForums, we catch up with our current 4K disc and digital/streaming recommendations. Plus, we compare the UHD disc and streaming options of recent releases The Amateur and Zodiac to see which is the version worth getting hold of. Also, whether you're a hardcore disc collector or dedicated film fan, is 2025 the be…

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Red Sonja: MJ Bassett talks about bringing the fearless warrior back to life after a 40 year hiatus 42:45

4M ago42:45

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With the Red Sonja reboot on the horizon, ScreenTime's Cas Harlow chats with director MJ Bassett about bringing the iconic Robert E. Howard character back to the screen in just three months. They discuss her roots in filmmaking, shifting from horror to TV action, filming in Africa, and the future of AI in cinema - plus a surprising flaw in modern C…

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Disc or download? ScreenTime looks at whether to stump for the 4K disc or save money with a download 56:35

4M ago56:35

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The ScreenTime team returns with 4K disc and streaming picks, weighing the pros and cons of physical discs vs digital VOD to help you choose. Plus, Cas and Mark discuss why they import US 4K releases from Vinegar Syndrome - is it just those magnet clasps?By Cas Harlow

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Best Wireless Headphones and Earbuds of 2025 (so far) 56:55

4M ago56:55

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In this episode, William Jennings, our Senior Headphones and Portables Editor, dives deep into the wireless headphone and earbud game. He'll name-drop his top picks for 2025 and share his thoughts on where this market is headed. The good news? Bluetooth and noise cancellation are finally living up to their promises, and the sound gap between wired …

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eCoustics Podcast #100 - a Look Back at 4 years of HiFi and Home Theater 1:06:58

5M ago1:06:58

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The eCoustics podcast has made it to our 100th episode! Let's rewind and check in with our top contributors and editors to recap the highlights - and lowlights? - in the HiFi and home theater industry over these past four years. Huge thank you to all of our subscribers, listeners, collaborators, friends, and sponsors for helping to keep us going! S…

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Qobuz Connect is Here: This Hi-Res Music Evangelist Tells Us Why It Matters 57:25

6M ago57:25

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Qobuz, the leading audiophile-quality music streaming service, just got even better with the introduction of Qobuz Connect. Now subscribers can play their favorite lossless and high resolution audio tracks and albums directly from the cloud to their playback gear of choice, bypassing the phone, PC or tablet for elevated performance, improved functi…

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We look back at 20 years of the AVForums podcast 1:19:46

6M ago1:19:46

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From the introduction of OLED TVs to the death of 3D TV, we look at some of the notable technologies since our first podcast in 2006.By Phil Hinton

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Best TVs of 2025 (So Far) With Caleb Denison 1:07:30

6M ago1:07:30

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Caleb Denison, formerly of Digital Trends, joins eCoustics Editor at Large, Chris Boylan and eCoustics Founder, Brian Mitchell to discuss the best 2025 televisions. In addition, Caleb shares his thoughts on the state of the 2025 TV market and the latest flagship TVs from Sony, Samsung, LG, Panasonic, TCL and Hisense, along with buying advice when s…

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Shure at 100: Untold Stories From the Audio Vault 1:56:06

7M ago1:56:06

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On April 25, 2025 Shure celebrates the company's 100th Anniversary, and we take a deep dive into the company's 100 year history with resident historian, and nearly longest tenured employee (since 1976), Michael Pettersen. Michael recounts the various jobs he held, company milestones, as well as his time that intersected with its founder, Sidney N. …

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NEW Sony TVs, Best Hi-Fi Under A Grand And The Next Step After Soundbars 1:15:05

7M ago1:15:05

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We look at the new range of TVs for 2025 from Sony, ask what are the best amplifiers for under 1000 pounds and what is the next step after Soundbars for those wanting a more immersive experience.By Phil Hinton

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Surprisingly Simple Home Theater & HIFI Advice with Nick Brown of SVS 1:00:52

8M ago1:00:52

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In the episode Nick Brown, SVS VP of Marketing speaks with eCoustics Podcast Producer, Mitch Anderson about various ways to get the best sound from your home audio setup. Whether you’re buying your first hi-fi or approaching your endgame system, Nick offers up some surprising tips on subwoofer placement, system building, and even room acoustics. Be…

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Movie Awards FATIGUE? A Look At Award Season 2025 - Were The Winners Really The Best Of The Year? 47:01

8M ago47:01

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The team debates whether film awards like the Oscars, Golden Globes, and BAFTAs still matter to audiences or just serve industry self-promotion. Did this year's winners truly deserve success, or were better films ignored? Have Academy Award controversies and dull ceremonies overshadowed the films, or do the awards still highlight movies worth seein…

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Bristol Hi-Fi Show, Subwoofers, and the Future of Home Audio 1:30:14

8M ago1:30:14

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In this AVForums Podcast, we cover highlights from the 2025 Bristol Hi-Fi Show, explore subwoofers in home cinema and Hi-Fi, and chat with Ian Morrish from Together for Cinema about their amazing work. Tune in for expert insights, industry news, and AV enthusiasm!By Phil Hinton

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Steven Seagal's Belly of the Beast - Action DUD or Hidden GEM? 43:49

9M ago43:49

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Is Steven Seagal's actioner Belly of the Beast utterly without redemption or does it merit some attention for aiming high but shooting low? The ScreenTime With AVForums team looks at Seagal's 2003 'meisterwerk' with its obvious action doubles, slow floor slides, mysterious sponge messages and endless John Woo style slo-mo in the hope of extracting …

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Hot Audio Video Trends in 2025, Featuring Channa D, TechnoDad on YouTube 1:00:38

9M ago1:00:38

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Hot on the heels of CES and NAMM, we asked YouTube's TechnoDad himself, Channa De Silva to chat with us about the cool audio/video gear and technology we've seen at the shows and will be coming to consumers this year. Topics include Dolby Atmos in cars, Google's new Eclipsa immersive audio format, new TV tech from Samsung, Hisense. LG, and TCL and …

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Auto EQ Your Hi-Fi? and Philips' new 2025 TVs 1:10:18

9M ago1:10:18

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In this month's podcast, Ed Selley, Hi-Fi Editor, and Phil Hinton, AVForums Editor, delve into the topic of Auto EQ in two-channel systems. Plus, Phil and Ian take a deep dive into the 2025 TV line-up from Philips.By Phil Hinton

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Can Dolby Atmos Sound Better Over Headphones? Hyunkook Lee of APL says, "YES!" 45:51

9M ago45:51

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While Apple Music, TIDAL and Amazon Music are all pushing spatial audio and immersive sound as the next big thing, the current reality is that, to get the best, most immersive effect, you need speakers: lots and lots of speakers. Of course, you *can* listen to immersive sound formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X on headphones, but the current process…

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Most Anticipated Movies Of 2025: What to Watch out For 46:53

10M ago46:53

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Celebrating 20 years of podcasts, the ScreenTime with AVForums team previews the top 20 must-see movies of 2025 - from James Gunn's Superman to Bong Joon-ho's Mickey 17 and more. Don’t miss our countdown!By Cas Harlow

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TV News Roundup from CES 2025 1:25:05

10M ago1:25:05

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Phil and the news team discuss the big TV stories from CES and which brands do the best job of telling us about their new TVsBy Phil Hinton

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Biggest Surprises From CES 2025: The Good And The Bad 45:17

10M ago45:17

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In our second podcast devoted to new products and technologies unveiled in Las Vegas at CES 2025, the eCoustics team discusses what you’ll want to be on the lookout for and what you may want to avoid. This wide ranging discussion addresses Eclipsa Audio, HDR10+ and new advancements in TVs and projectors, along with some surprises you won’t want to …

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Best in Show from CES 2025: The Audio/Video Gear that Impressed Us 1:08:44

10M ago1:08:44

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In amongst the AI and robots that invaded this year's CES, we found some cool and innovative audio/video gear and technology. Check out our 21 picks for "Best in Show." Find all of our in depth coverage of CES 2025 here: https://www.ecoustics.com/articles/best-ces-2025/ https://www.youtube.com/ecoustics Thank you to our sponsors SVS & Q Acoustics! …

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What Are the Best Movies, TV Shows and 4K Blu-rays of 2024? 1:10:01

11M ago1:10:01

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In this podcast from the ScreenTime team, we look at the best movies, TV shows and 4K Blu-rays that feature in our 2024 Editor's Choice Awards. From blockbusters to streaming gems and from binge worthy surprises to moving documentaries - this is the content that stood out for us over the last 12 months.…

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Gryphon Audio Embodies Nordic Noir with Global Sales Director Rune Skov 54:06

11M ago54:06

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In this episode, we welcome back Rune Skov, Gryphon Audio’s Sales Director for his second appearance on the podcast. Rune discusses some of Gryphon’s new products and the secrets to creating an ultra-luxe high-end audio brand. Panel: Rune Skov, Gryphon Audio Global Sales Director Mitch Anderson, Host & eCoustics Podcast Producer Brian Mitchell, eCo…

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TV & Home Cinema Awards plus Predictions for 2025 1:48:17

11M ago1:48:17

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We discusses the developments in the two-channel audio sector over the last 12 months and also take a peek at the Hi-Fi tea leaves to predict what might be happening in 2025. And we run through the best TVs and home cinema gear of the year and present the winners of our AVForums Editor's Choice Awards. We'll also wrap up with the best home AV produ…

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Inside the 2024 UST Projector Showdown: Reference vs. Preference 45:54

11M ago45:54

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The results are in for the 2024 UST Projector Showdown, and while some UST projectors shone brightly (quite literally), other strong performers didn't fare as well as expected. Event host Brian Gluck, emcee Phil Jones and judge Chris Boylan discuss the details of how the contenders were selected, what went down in the showdown and why the picture s…

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Best Movies, TV Shows & 4K Discs for November Plus What Were the Cinematic Hits, Misses and Delays of 2024? 56:48

12M ago56:48

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This month's Movies, TV Shows & 4K Blu-rays Podcast kicks off with the films and shows that Cas and the team recommends for November. There's also a look at the best 4K discs to add to your collection and our movie experts dive into the cinematic hits, misses and delays of 2024 as they round up the biggest blockbusters, the surprising disappointmen…

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Blue Note’s Tone Poet Society Subscriptions Are Making Us Feel Kind of Blue 32:43

12M ago32:43

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There were several exciting jazz record announcements last week, with the most anticipated being the 2025 Blue Note Tone Poet release schedule. Not expected was the simultaneous reveal of a new subscription service dubbed the Tone Poet Society. In this episode of the eCoustics podcast, Mitch Anderson and Eric Pye break down the different service fe…

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Vinyl Record Sales Are Not Down, Luminate and Warner Respond 1:20:26

12M ago1:20:26

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For the last 18 years the vinyl record industry in the U.S. has sustained a continuous uptick in sales. So when a report last month by Luminate, the leading music industry source for tracking music consumption, indicated a precipitous 33% drop during the first half of 2024, it caused quite a stir. Since then, Luminate has retracted its original rep…

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Best Hi-Fi 2024, Black Friday TV buying Tips, AV Predictions and more: AVForums Podcast Ep. 757 1:42:22

1y ago1:42:22

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On this month's bumper podcast - Ed Selley gives us the rundown of the best Hi-Fi products we have reviewed this year in the Editor’s Choice Awards. Phil and Ian look at the latest TV deals for Black Friday and suggest that this is not the best time of year to be buying a mid-range or high-end TV. Plus, in the Home AV section, we are looking at the…

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LTA: Not Your Grand-Daddy's Tube Amps, A Conversation with Nicholas Tolson 52:33

1y ago52:33

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Boutique electronics manufacturer LTA (Linear Tube Audio) offers cutting edge vacuum tube-based HiFi components designed in partnership with the legendary amp designer David Berning. Our Producer Mitch Anderson chats with LTA's Sales and Marketing Manager Nicholas Tolson about the company's new Aero DAC and Velo Headphone Amplifier, which LTA has b…

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Box Office DISASTERS: What Are The Worst Movie FLOPS Of 2024? 1:17:58

1y ago1:17:58

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Which movies have flopped hard so far this year? We look at 2024's disappointments including some surprise underperformers and ask why some films look great on paper but just don't capture the audience's interest... and others just plain suck! Plus the guys select their top ten cinema and streaming titles for the month along with the best discs to …

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The Best Path to Better TV Sound: Soundbar or Separates? 42:06

1y ago42:06

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While TV picture quality continues to improve, TV sound quality is still pretty terrible, maybe even worse than it used to be. What's a poor movie and music lover to do? Will a cheap soundbar do the trick or is it really necessary to bite the bullet and go with a component-based sound system? Maybe something in between? Listen in as eCoustics found…

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Are 21:9 TVs Returning? Goodbye Home Cinema Choice, EI Live Report and more 59:54

1y ago59:54

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This week we report back from the EI Live custom installation trade show and look at some of the interesting AV products we saw, including the return of 21:9 TVs! Plus, we say goodbye to Home Cinema Choice magazine as it closes its doors and discuss how the CI sector can get its services over to a much larger market.…

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Philips Flagship OLED TVs 2024 with Danny Tack 48:39

1y ago48:39

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Danny Tack from TP Vision joins us to discuss the Philips flagship TVs for 2024, the OLED+959 and the OLED+909. We talk picture quality, META panel, P5 AI Dual Engine processor, Game bar, Ambilight and sound upgrades.By Phil Hinton

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Buying Audio Gear in 2024: Are Hi-Fi Dealers Still RELEVANT? 55:23

1y ago55:23

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We examine the role of bricks-and-mortar Hi-Fi dealers in 2024: are in-person demos still necessary with YouTube reviews, and do product special editions drive sales? Plus, get a preview of the Newcastle Audio Show (1st–3rd Nov 2024), featuring demos, product launches, and the chance to meet leading audio brand reps.…

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Home Theater vs. Movie Theater: Does Anyone Even Go to The Movies Anymore? 1:04:40

1y ago1:04:40

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There’s no denying that movie theater attendance and revenues still haven’t recovered from the pandemic. In fact, 2024 looks like it may end significantly weaker than 2023 for box office revenue. With inexpensive 98-inch TVs, great sounding home theater systems and soundbars, is there even a future for the movie theater? And if so, what does that l…

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The Best HORROR GEMS on 4K 56:17

1y ago56:17

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We share our Blu-ray picks for September 2024 plus list our top 15 favourite horror 4K Blu-raysBy Cas Harlow

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MOVIE WORKPRINTS - Are They The Holy Grail For Hardcore Fans? 52:38

1y ago52:38

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In our September Movies and TV podcast, we offer a Top 10 list of must-watch picks for the month. Then, we dive into our featured topic: Workprints – the elusive Holy Grail for dedicated movie fans.By Cas Harlow

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What Makes a “King of TV?” Inside the 2024 TV Shootout 46:14

1y ago46:14

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Every year since 2004, the top TVs compete for the title of “King of TV” in the Value Electronics TV Shootout. This year, Sony won both the OLED and MiniLED competitions. Our Editor-at-Large Chris Boylan has covered the event in person since 2011. Here's how this year’s Shootout went down. Find out who won, what it revealed, and ultimately what mat…

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Getting the BEST Out Of Your Video Sources Plus Who Are CEDIA? 1:05:29

1y ago1:05:29

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Once you've got your AV space correctly set up and your display calibrated for accuracy, there's still the question of making sure your video sources are up to the task. In this Home AV podcast, we look at how to get the best from the entire video chain. We also discuss the changing nature of accessing content. Plus, we find out more about industry…