HDTV and Home Theater Podcast NewsNewshttp://www.htguys.com/news/2012-05-08T21:41:33ZSquarespaceListener Review: DirecTV Nomadhttp://www.htguys.com/news/2012/5/8/listener-review-directv-nomad.htmlHT Guys2012-05-08T21:23:04Z2012-05-08T21:23:04ZWe had asked if anyone listening to our podcast had any experience with DirecTV's Nomad device. Luckily for us Nick Horman of Wisconsin did! The following is his review:]]>Press Release: Dolby Digital Plus Advancements demoed at NAB Showhttp://www.htguys.com/news/2012/4/16/press-release-dolby-digital-plus-advancements-demoed-at-nab.htmlHT Guys2012-04-16T17:07:39Z2012-04-16T17:07:39ZLAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today at NAB Show® 2012, booth SU1212, Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) is demonstrating key enhancements toDolby® Digital Plus that will bring authentic, high-quality audio within reach of more broadcasters and online-content providers. Significant advancements in the core encoding process enable providers to deliver cinematic 5.1-channel surround sound at 192 kbps, half the data rate typically used by traditional broadcast services today. Combined with the adaptive-streaming capabilities and in-device playback optimization of Dolby Digital Plus, these enhancements enable an authentic audio experience for consumers to enjoy over more connections on more devices. Dolby plans to release these enhancements for integration by professional encoder partners this summer.]]>Poll: How Much Do You Pay for TV?http://www.htguys.com/news/2012/4/10/poll-how-much-do-you-pay-for-tv.htmlHT Guys2012-04-10T18:21:05Z2012-04-10T18:21:05ZThe NPD Group has conducted a survey of Americans and has concluded that by 2020 we will be paying $200 a month for television service. The survey claims that we paid $86 a month on average in 2011. We're thinking that our listeners are either paying nothing, becuase they have cut the cord, or they are closer to the $200 mark predicted for 2020. Please chime in and we'll discuss on Friday's show!]]>Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol - Blu-ray Reviewhttp://www.htguys.com/news/2012/4/3/mission-impossible-ghost-protocol-blu-ray-review.htmlHT Guys2012-04-03T09:00:54Z2012-04-03T09:00:54ZSuper-agent Ethan Hunt dangles from skyscrapers and otherwise takes daring to new heights on another operation from the Impossible Missions Force. Helping Hunt get the job done is droll fellow IMF agent Luther Stickel. (Buy Now $21.99)]]>Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy - Blu-ray Reviewhttp://www.htguys.com/news/2012/3/29/tinker-tailor-soldier-spy-blu-ray-review.htmlHT Guys2012-03-29T12:20:37Z2012-03-29T12:20:37ZJohn Le Carré's classic thriller of Cold War espionage follows an English spy as he returns to MI-6 under a cloud of suspicion. In the years since he was sacked by the agency, some suspect he's become an operative for the Soviet Union. (Buy Now $19.99)]]>Blu-ray Releases for Tuesday 04-03http://www.htguys.com/news/2012/3/28/blu-ray-releases-for-tuesday-04-03.htmlHT Guys2012-03-28T09:00:37Z2012-03-28T09:00:37ZHere are a few of the Blu-ray discs that will be released on TuesdayApril 3rd.]]>Young Adult - Blu-ray Reviewhttp://www.htguys.com/news/2012/3/27/young-adult-blu-ray-review.htmlHT Guys2012-03-27T09:00:38Z2012-03-27T09:00:38ZTaken aback when she receives a letter from an old boyfriend announcing that he's just had a baby with his wife, divorced fiction writer Mavis Gary decides to return to her small hometown and reconnect with her former lover. (Buy Now $24.99)]]>The Muppets - Blu-ray Reviewhttp://www.htguys.com/news/2012/3/22/the-muppets-blu-ray-review.htmlHT Guys2012-03-22T09:00:38Z2012-03-22T09:00:38ZWhen Kermit the Frog and the Muppets learn that their beloved theater is slated for demolition, a sympathetic human, Gary, and his puppet roommate, Walter, swoop in to help the gang put on a show and raise the $10 million they need to save the day. (Buy Now $22.99)]]>Blu-ray Releases for Tuesday 03-27http://www.htguys.com/news/2012/3/21/blu-ray-releases-for-tuesday-03-27.htmlHT Guys2012-03-21T09:00:10Z2012-03-21T09:00:10ZHere are a few of the Blu-ray discs that will be released on Tuesday March 27th.]]>The Adventures of Tintin - Blu-ray Reviewhttp://www.htguys.com/news/2012/3/20/the-adventures-of-tintin-blu-ray-review.htmlHT Guys2012-03-20T09:01:11Z2012-03-20T09:01:11ZBlockbuster filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson team up for this 3-D motion capture adaptation of Georges Remi's classic comic strip, centered around the adventures of fearless young journalist Tintin (Jamie Bell) and his trusty dog, Snowy. (Buy Now $27.99)]]>Listener Review: Sam's Club Acoustic Panelshttp://www.htguys.com/news/2012/3/17/listener-review-sams-club-acoustic-panels.htmlHT Guys2012-03-17T16:13:43Z2012-03-17T16:13:43ZHenry Menke wrote up a review of his Acoustic Panels that he purchased at Sam's Club.]]>Three Musketeers - Blu-ray Reviewhttp://www.htguys.com/news/2012/3/15/three-musketeers-blu-ray-review.htmlHT Guys2012-03-15T09:00:23Z2012-03-15T09:00:23ZThe original three musketeers are past their prime and working menial jobs in Paris when their friend D'Artagnan rallies them to defend the nation. To do so, they must undermine Cardinal Richelieu's plot to have himself crowned France's next king. (Buy Now $17.99)]]>Amazon adds more content from Discovery Networkshttp://www.htguys.com/news/2012/3/14/amazon-adds-more-content-from-discovery-networks.htmlHT Guys2012-03-14T21:13:11Z2012-03-14T21:13:11ZAmazon announced that they are adding nearly 3,000 more titles to its Prime Intsant Viewing. New content should start rolling out over the next few weeks. Titles include:]]>Blu-ray Releases for Tuesday 03-20http://www.htguys.com/news/2012/3/14/blu-ray-releases-for-tuesday-03-20.htmlHT Guys2012-03-14T09:00:51Z2012-03-14T09:00:51ZHere are a few of the Blu-ray discs that will be released on Tuesday March 20th.]]>Listener Review: KEF T205http://www.htguys.com/news/2012/3/13/listener-review-kef-t205.htmlHT Guys2012-03-13T23:24:36Z2012-03-13T23:24:36ZHello Ara and Braden. This is Alan in Springfield, Virginia. A couple of months back I emailed to ask if you could review the new KEF T-Series speakers. You were unable to do so at the time. Though I would have preferred to have your opinion first, circumstances pushed me to take the plunge and buy the KEF T-205 Home Theater Speakers. Here is my story and my review of the KEF speakers.]]>
We had asked if anyone listening to our podcast had any experience with DirecTV's Nomad device. Luckily for us Nick Horman of Wisconsin did! The following is his review:]]>
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today at NAB Show® 2012, booth SU1212, Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB) is demonstrating key enhancements toDolby® Digital Plus that will bring authentic, high-quality audio within reach of more broadcasters and online-content providers. Significant advancements in the core encoding process enable providers to deliver cinematic 5.1-channel surround sound at 192 kbps, half the data rate typically used by traditional broadcast services today. Combined with the adaptive-streaming capabilities and in-device playback optimization of Dolby Digital Plus, these enhancements enable an authentic audio experience for consumers to enjoy over more connections on more devices. Dolby plans to release these enhancements for integration by professional encoder partners this summer.]]>
The NPD Group has conducted a survey of Americans and has concluded that by 2020 we will be paying $200 a month for television service. The survey claims that we paid $86 a month on average in 2011. We're thinking that our listeners are either paying nothing, becuase they have cut the cord, or they are closer to the $200 mark predicted for 2020. Please chime in and we'll discuss on Friday's show!]]>
Super-agent Ethan Hunt dangles from skyscrapers and otherwise takes daring to new heights on another operation from the Impossible Missions Force. Helping Hunt get the job done is droll fellow IMF agent Luther Stickel. (Buy Now $21.99)]]>
John Le Carré's classic thriller of Cold War espionage follows an English spy as he returns to MI-6 under a cloud of suspicion. In the years since he was sacked by the agency, some suspect he's become an operative for the Soviet Union. (Buy Now $19.99)]]>
Here are a few of the Blu-ray discs that will be released on TuesdayApril 3rd.]]>
Taken aback when she receives a letter from an old boyfriend announcing that he's just had a baby with his wife, divorced fiction writer Mavis Gary decides to return to her small hometown and reconnect with her former lover. (Buy Now $24.99)]]>
When Kermit the Frog and the Muppets learn that their beloved theater is slated for demolition, a sympathetic human, Gary, and his puppet roommate, Walter, swoop in to help the gang put on a show and raise the $10 million they need to save the day. (Buy Now $22.99)]]>
Here are a few of the Blu-ray discs that will be released on Tuesday March 27th.]]>
Blockbuster filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson team up for this 3-D motion capture adaptation of Georges Remi's classic comic strip, centered around the adventures of fearless young journalist Tintin (Jamie Bell) and his trusty dog, Snowy. (Buy Now $27.99)]]>
Henry Menke wrote up a review of his Acoustic Panels that he purchased at Sam's Club.]]>
The original three musketeers are past their prime and working menial jobs in Paris when their friend D'Artagnan rallies them to defend the nation. To do so, they must undermine Cardinal Richelieu's plot to have himself crowned France's next king. (Buy Now $17.99)]]>
Amazon announced that they are adding nearly 3,000 more titles to its Prime Intsant Viewing. New content should start rolling out over the next few weeks. Titles include:]]>
Here are a few of the Blu-ray discs that will be released on Tuesday March 20th.]]>
Hello Ara and Braden. This is Alan in Springfield, Virginia. A couple of months back I emailed to ask if you could review the new KEF T-Series speakers. You were unable to do so at the time. Though I would have preferred to have your opinion first, circumstances pushed me to take the plunge and buy the KEF T-205 Home Theater Speakers. Here is my story and my review of the KEF speakers.]]>