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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 ... more

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John Durante has built his dream home theater from scratch in his basement, and it's a modern marvel of understated design and exceptional performance. It cost some serious coin, even with a lot of DIY sweat equity, but it's worth every penny.

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Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is undoubtedly this summer's blockbuster cinema experience. It's the first movie to be shot entirely with IMAX 70 mm film cameras, which have superior resolution and an aspect ratio much taller than most commercial cin... more

Sony made two disturbing announcements recently—first, it is removing over 500 StudioCanal movies from its online PlayStation Store, so that people who bought those titles will no longer have access to them. Second, Sony will no longer sell games for... more

Richard Charscan, President of AcousticSmart, talks about his approach to designing the ultimate home theaters, including some of the most awesome and outrageous rooms Scott Wilkinson has ever seen. His coffee-table book, Home Theaterology (h... more

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Richard Charschan
President of AcousticSmart, home theater designer and builder
AcousticSmart
Episode: HTG 540: Home Theaterology - The Art of Home-Theater Design
Ted Romanowitz
Principal Consultant at FutureSource Consulting
FutureSource Consulting
Episode: HTG 539: dvLED Update - Direct-View LED Displays Are Coming to a Home Theater Near You
Jeremy Mills
Listener who built a DIY Home Theater from scratch in Wisconsin
Private individual
Episode: HTG 538: DIY Delight - Home Theater of the Month Interview!
Robert Vanman
Owner of the Van Cave Theater in Texas
Amazi Water (philanthropy) / Paradise Theater (theater designer)
Episode: HTG 534: The Van Cave Theater - Home Theater of the Month Interview!
Jeff Yurek
Vice President of Marketing at Nanosys
Nanosys
Episode: HTG 532: SID Display Week 2026 - Annual Conclave About Cutting-Edge Display Tech
Bjorn Erik Forberg
Home theater builder featured in the episode
Private individual
Episode: HTG 530: DIY to the Nth Degree - Home Theater of the Month
Andre Sinclair
home builder who built his own home theater
Episode: HTG 525: Deco Dream - Home Theater of the Month Interview!
Kurt Dorsey
Texas-based amateur/enthusiast who built and tested a DIY home theater from the ground up
Self-described homeowner/builder
Episode: HTG 521: Texas Triumph - Home Theater of the Month Interview!
Mason Parker
Questioner who wrote in about breaking into the AV installation field
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Episode: HTG 520: A/V Career Advice - Breaking Into the Field in an Age of AI & Automation

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Scott Wilkinson
Host of Home Theater Geeks

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 206 ratings
  • Scott, Love your podcast. Just wanted to mention that YouTube TV has all local channels including KNBC, see HTG 537. Been using it for years. Otherwise, your podcasts are the best!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    DesertDrifter
    a month ago
  • Monetizing Too Hard

    There are better ways to monetize. Too many episodes are subscriber only. It’s like a forced Patreon. Also, many episodes are extremely short that could be combined.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MattBMF
    United States3 years ago
  • Miss this show!

    Wish I could find a replacement.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wmh2001
    United States4 years ago
  • Best TWIT Show but No More

    Recently cancelled due to "comercial considerations"...not enough add revenue. What a bunch of DA's You should be able to support a commercial loser of this quality (the best). TWIT is becoming less relevent every day and they richly deserve what they are going to get.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RalphPA
    United States9 years ago
  • Mono!

    Long time listener and love this show, so many fascinating guests. Why is it in mono? Are we still living in the 1940s?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Bippytbopptytboo
    United Kingdom9 years ago

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Overall high regard for the show's depth and practical guidance for home theater setups.
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Listeners praise deep technical knowledge and helpful guest insights.

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HTG 538: DIY Delight - Home Theater of the Month Interview!
Q: How much did the project cost, and what was included in that figure?
Total cost around $21,000 for the theater portion, excluding existing equipment the family already owned, labor spared by DIY efforts, and carpet; the owner highlights significant sweat equity and strategic budgeting.
HTG 538: DIY Delight - Home Theater of the Month Interview!
Q: How long did the project take from planning to completion?
The planning spanned about a decade with formal framing and actual build taking roughly one year from early 2024 to late 2024, while pre-planning and buying materials occurred over several years.
HTG 538: DIY Delight - Home Theater of the Month Interview!
Q: What were your design goals for sound isolation and overall room treatment?
Jeremy explains that sound isolation was a primary goal, achieved through extensive research, wall decoupling with hat channels, multiple layers of drywall with green glue, and strategic placement of acoustic treatments to manage reflections and low-frequency behavior.
HTG 539: dvLED Update - Direct-View LED Displays Are Coming to a Home Theater Near You
Q: What is the outlook for DV LED in consumer electronics channels and cinemas?
Cinemas are already testing and deploying DV LED in premium screens, and consumer brands with strong consumer ecosystems (image processing, OS, content stores) will drive broader adoption. Major consumer electronics brands are also pursuing DV LED pathways to reduce OLED supply constraints, leveraging their distribution networks to reach mainstream homes.
HTG 539: dvLED Update - Direct-View LED Displays Are Coming to a Home Theater Near You
Q: What are the main drivers affecting price and adoption, and when might DV LED become affordable for typical homes?
Cost is driven by pixel pitch, packaging, and the complexity of assembly. The industry is transitioning from packaged subpixels (SMD COB) toward unpackaged mass-transfer approaches, which reduce labor and packaging costs. Prices are expected to fall significantly over the next decade, with mainstream availability and consumer-friendly pricing anticipated by the early to mid-2030s.

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A technically heavy, consumer-focused show about home theater, audio, and display technology. Episodes mix hands-on build stories, deep dives into gear and calibration, and interviews with industry insiders and DIY enthusiasts. Listeners can expect detailed discussions on displays, sound systems, room acoustics, and practical setup tips, often complemented by Q&A and live-chat interactions. A notable strength is the host's ability to translate complex topics into actionable guidance, while guests frequently come from engineering, manufacturing, or serious DIY backgrounds, offering real-world insights and demonstrations.

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Recent guests on Home Theater Geeks include:

1. Richard Charschan
2. Ted Romanowitz
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4. Robert Vanman
5. Jeff Yurek
6. Bjorn Erik Forberg
7. Andre Sinclair
8. Kurt Dorsey

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