Home Theater Geeks (Video)

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

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:00:00 PDT

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

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

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:00:00 PDT

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

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

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:00:00 PDT

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

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

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:00:00 PDT

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

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

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 13:00:00 PST

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

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

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:00:00 PST

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

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

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:00:00 PST

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

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

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 16:00:00 PST

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

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

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:00:00 PST

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!

Joe's Build Thread - https://www.avsforum.com/threads/what-would-you-do-starting-over-with-a-19x21x9-dedicated-room.2110346/

Host: Scott Wilkinson

Guest: Joe Klusnick

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

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 14:00:00 PST

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

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