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Jun 2026

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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 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.

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June 11, 202639 min

HTG 535: All About BT.2020 - The Ultimate Range of Colors

The range of colors that can be reproduced by an RGB-based video display is well-defined for standard definition, high definition, ultra-high definition, and high dynamic range content. The ultimate range is called BT.2020, which was developed by Kenichiro Masaoka. Scott Wilkinson dives deep into this topic with Jeff Yurek, VP of Marketing for Nanosys, the primary supplier of quantum dots to the display industry. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Jeff Yurek 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.

June 4, 20261 hr 10 min

HTG 534: The Van Cave Theater - Home Theater of the Month Interview!

This month's featured home theater is astounding in its extensive planning and execution. Owner Robert Vanman went all out on an uncompromising 13.7.8 audio system and 194" screen in a room-within-a-room-within-a-room. Scott Wilkinson talks with Robert about his amazing theater. Youthman's video profile: https://youtu.be/KvID0xQmf14 The Van Cave Theater Build Book (PDF): https://amaziwater.org/wp-content/uploads/Van-Cave-BUILD-BOOK-6F-Low-Res.pdf Amazi Water (Robert Vanman's charity): https://amaziwater.org Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Robert Vanman 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

May 28, 202612 min

HTG 533: When is QLED Not QLED? - Legal Wrangling Over Deceptive Marketing

A court in Germany ruled that TCL engages in deceptive marketing when it uses the "QLED" moniker on TVs that don't actually use quantum dots. The ruling applies only to certain European model lines, but could it also apply to any US models? 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.

May 21, 20261 hr 10 min

HTG 532: SID Display Week 2026 - Annual Conclave About Cutting-Edge Display Tech

Every year, the Society for Information Display holds its Display Week conference showcasing state-of-the-art display technologies. In 2026, it was held in Los Angeles, one of the most important exhibitors was Nanosys, the primary supplier of quantum dots to the world's display manufacturers. VP of Marketing Jeff Yurek joins Scott Wilkinson to talk about some of the trends and breakthroughs revealed at the show. Host: Scott Wilkinson Guest: Jeff Yurek 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

May 14, 202615 min

HTG 531: Center Speaker Recommendation - Transform Your Living Room Sound

Listener Zorawar Mann has a modest home theater system, but he lacks a center-channel speaker and wonders what he should get. He even sent some photos of his setup. Scott Wilkinson has some thoughts and recommendations that go beyond Zorawar's actual question. 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.

May 7, 202618 min

HTG 530: DIY to the Nth Degree - Home Theater of the Month

Norwegian DIYer Bjorn Erik Forberg built himself a killer home theater, including the room itself as well as the speakers and acoustic diffusers. It's a real testament to the power of doing it yourself. Check out the AVS build thread at http://www.avsforum.com/t/1416004/bef-from-norway-diy-uncompromising-theater 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. Sponsors: outsystems.com/twit helixsleep.com/theater

April 30, 202612 min

HTG 529: How to Add Atmos to In-Ceiling Speaker System - Optimizing for Movie Night!

Rajesh Goel is buying a new house, and the builder offers only one option for installing speakers in his media room. That option does not include Atmos. What's the best way to add overhead sound? 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.

April 23, 20266 min

HTG 528: RIP 8K TVs - Death of a Resolution

All but one of the major TV manufacturers have now exited the 8K TV market. What caused this mass exodus? Scott Wilkinson discusses this unsurprising development. 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.

April 16, 202611 min

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

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.

April 9, 202641 min

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

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.