Podcast HTF Podcast Episode 2: Defining Home Theater (1 Viewer)

[Brian Dobbs]

Any chance of publishing on Google Play?

I think Dave Upton is working on this now.

 

[Adam Gregorich]

Ugh I meant @Dave Upton

Looks like Dave took care if it!

 

[Adam Gregorich]

Another great show guys, thanks! I appreciate the detailed show notes. I have had everything from a sound bar to a high end dedicated home theater room. Currently we have a "multi purpose" room with a 5.4.1 Atmos system. I miss the dedicated room, but am enjoying what we have. I completely agree with Sam that Atmos is far and away the best thing to come to HT for a long time!

 

[Brian Dobbs]

Another great show guys, thanks! I appreciate the detailed show notes.

Thank you sir!

 

[Sam Posten]

Good News!
Your podcast Home Theater Forum Podcast has been reviewed and approved for publication on Google Play Music.

 

[TonyD]

Cool.

Btw are there any movie spoilers in this one?

 

[Sam Posten]

Like that there is a war at the end of War for the Planet of the Apes? =p

 

[DaveF]

Catching up on my podcast listening, delayed by holidays and end of year travel, I listened to HTF #2 today. Really enjoyed it! One of those podcasts where I'm wanting to jump in and add my two cents worth! I've got other thoughts, I'll try to chime in more, later.

 

[Sam Posten]

We welcome all feedback! We’d love it if you could copy to the iTunes or other podcast provider with a like or stars or whatever even more! Thanks so much

 

[DaveF]

Miscellaneous thoughts:

• CEDIA's criteria is a "home cinema" is a dedicated theater room, while a "media room" is a mixed-use room with video display and other features like a wetbar or gaming space. I think that's a helpful distinction, though I don't hold to it. My view is that any any space dedicated to enjoying media (movies, TV, etc) is a "home theater". I don't think a living room is a "home theater", but like beauty, these things are defined by the eye of the beholder.
• I disagree that THX is a reputable brand these days. THX sold off their brand reputation the past 20 years.
• Those of us with 4:3 HDTV CRT weren't suckers You forget that before there were widescreen CRT, there was the glorious 36" SONY WEGA. It had a true anamorphic mode to play DVD's in full widescreen glory. And was high-def, with component inputs. It was an evolutionary dead end, but that's how it goes. It's what was available around 2002.
• Dolby Pro-Logic was a such a disappointment for surround sound enthusiasts. It promised so much, but delivered so little. The rear effects were so anemic it was always hard to tell if it was even working.
• Movies certainly make the most of the 4k's and the dolby atmoses. But binging The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel on the 120" screen, relaxing in my recliner in the Catfisch Cinema, is utterly delightful. Modern shows like The Man in the High Castle or The Expanse absolutely merit better than TV speakers from a 40" LCD above the fireplace, 20 feet from the couch.
• Dead on about projection being in a tough place these days. I think projection has always lagged direct view by a few years. But maybe because now I'm invested, it seems especially challenged by the UHD transition.

That's good for now. Fun show.

 

[Sam Posten]

THX is owned by Razer today who are trying to bring about it's renaissance.

Thanks for the feedback!

 

[John Dirk]

Somehow I must have missed this. I was wondering when it would drop. I'l be looking for it tomorrow.

 

[Sam Posten]

Somehow I must have missed this. I was wondering when it would drop. I'l be looking for it tomorrow.

Thanks John. We are fleshing our episode 3 now!

 

[Brian Dobbs]

Dolby Pro-Logic was a such a disappointment for surround sound enthusiasts. It promised so much, but delivered so little. The rear effects were so anemic it was always hard to tell if it was even working.

Totes!

 

[Sam Posten]

Gdammit, was excited to find new comments on this episode and had to clean out a spam post =/

Episode 3 is being edited as we speak tho!