Home Theater Geeks (Video)

TWiT

Get the most out of your home theater with the latest advances, product reviews, and all things audio and video. Every Thursday, Scott Wilkinson shares his expertise, energy, and enthusiasm about how to make your A/V system sound and look its best. In...

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United States

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Technology Podcasts

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TWiT

Description:

Get the most out of your home theater with the latest advances, product reviews, and all things audio and video. Every Thursday, Scott Wilkinson shares his expertise, energy, and enthusiasm about how to make your A/V system sound and look its best. In this short-format podcast, Scott brings you news, reviews, interviews, and commentary, and answers your questions. Submit your home theater queries through email at HTG@twit.tv or via TWiT's social media. You might hear your question answered on the show! You can join Club TWiT for $10 per month and get ad-free audio and video feeds for all our shows plus everything else the club offers...or get just this podcast ad-free for $5 per month. New episodes every Thursday.

Language:

English

Website:

https://twit.tv/shows/home-theater-geeks

Episodes

HTG 527: Cables, Bananas, and Mud, Oh My! - A Blind Test Had Surprising Results

4/16/2026

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.

Duración:00:11:17

HTG 526: Chatroom Q&A Special 4! - Sony/TCL Joint Venture, BT.2020, Scott's Speakers, & More!

4/9/2026

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.

Duración:00:41:15

HTG 525: Deco Dream - Home Theater of the Month Interview!

4/2/2026

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

Duración:00:58:20

HTG 524: Sony 2026 Product Announcements - Audio Dominates the New Lineup!

3/26/2026

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.

Duración:00:20:06

HTG 523: TCL & Sony Join Forces - Behemoths Assemble!

3/19/2026

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

Duración:00:11:46

HTG 522: What's Up With Vizio TVs? - What Happened After Walmart's Acquisition?

3/12/2026

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.

Duración:00:09:17

HTG 521: Texas Triumph - Home Theater of the Month Interview!

3/5/2026

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

Duración:00:54:56

HTG 520: A/V Career Advice - Breaking Into the Field in an Age of AI & Automation

2/26/2026

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.

Duración:00:13:38

HTG 519: ISF Dark vs Filmmaker Mode - Are These Settings Any Different?

2/19/2026

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.

Duración:00:09:05

HTG 518: MEMS Speaker Technology - A Different Type of Speaker Driver

2/12/2026

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.

Duración:00:57:58

HTG 517: Sacramento Sanctuary - Home Theater of the Month Interview!

2/5/2026

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

Duración:00:48:12

HTG 516: CES 2026 Part 3 - Audio Products You Need to HEAR About

1/29/2026

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.

Duración:00:15:32