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HTG 554: Hi-Res Audio Streaming - Chromecast Audio vs. AirPlay 2 Oct 22, 2026

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Bredt Westley wants to stream lossless audio from his iPhone to a Denon AVR using a Chromecast Audio or AirPlay 2, and wonders which method delivers the highest fidelity. Scott Wilkinson has the answer.

Host: Scott Wilkinson

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HTG 553: TV Privacy - How Much Data Collection Is Too Much? Oct 15, 2026

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A YouTube channel called Gamers Nexus recently took a deep dive into how much data LG collects from its TVs about your viewing habits and even ambient conversations in the room. This has sparked a fierce debate about privacy and exactly how LG and other TV and so-called "smart" device manufacturers use the data they collect. Scott Wilkinson talks about the issue and the best ways for you to limit the amount of data that corporations collect from you.

Gamers Nexus video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IFVTcM28KA
Gamers Nexus Response: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToP9xfLDSME
Caleb's video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MnwRj5lx9w
PCMag article: https://www.pcmag.com/explainers/is-your-tv-spying-on-you-hidden-setting-watching-everything-how-to-stop
ZDNET article: https://www.zdnet.com/home-and-office/home-entertainment/how-to-disable-acr-tv/

Host: Scott Wilkinson

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HTG 552: New Projector Lamp Calibration - Listener Question Oct 08, 2026

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Former Home Theater of the Month honoree Jeremy Mills recently replaced the lamp in his Epson Pro Cinema 6050UB projector and wonders if he should get it professionally calibrated. He has a calibration disc and can do some of it himself, but is it worthwhile to hire a professional to really dial it in? Scott Wilkinson gives his thoughts.

Host: Scott Wilkinson

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HTG 551: CEDIA 2026 Part 3 - Impressive Demos & Growing AV Trends Oct 01, 2026

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The 2026 CEDIA Expo was held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, and there was a LOT to see—so much, in fact, that Home Theater Geeks will devote three episodes to covering it! Mike Heiss and Joe Klusnick were there and join Scott Wilkinson to discuss what they saw and heard. In Part 3, we focus on some of the big demos and industry trends.

Host: Scott Wilkinson

Guests: Michael Heiss and Joe Klusnick

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HTG 550: CEDIA 2026 Part 2 - AVRs & Audio Innovations Take Center Stage Sep 24, 2026

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Host: Scott Wilkinson

Guests: Joe Klusnick and Michael Heiss

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HTG 549: CEDIA 2026 Part 1 - Source Devices, Bright Projectors, & dvLED Sep 17, 2026

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The 2026 CEDIA Expo was held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, and there was a LOT to see—so much, in fact, that Home Theater Geeks will devote three episodes to covering it! Mike Heiss and Joe Klusnick were there and now join Scott Wilkinson to discuss what they saw and heard. In Part 1, they focus on video products shown at the event.

Host: Scott Wilkinson

Guests: Michael Heiss and Joe Klusnick

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HTG 548: Stuart Fails to Save the Universe - What I'm Watching Sep 10, 2026

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In this new occasional series within Home Theater Geeks, Scott Wilkinson talks about content he is particularly enjoying. This week, he is really digging Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, the latest spin-off from The Big Bang Theory. It's very different from its progenitor, but just as funny and filled with geeky goodness!

Host: Scott Wilkinson

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HTG 547: Senior Living Lyceum - Home Theater of the Month Interview! Sep 03, 2026

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Joe Klusnick, whose home theater was recently featured on Home Theater Geeks, returns to talk about another project he worked on recently: a theater in a senior living community. It uses relatively modest equipment and was not terribly expensive, but it performs quite well and serves an important function for the residents.

Westmont of Santa Cruz: https://westmontliving.com/our-communities/california/soquel/westmont-of-santa-cruz/

Host: Scott Wilkinson

Guest: Joe Klusnick

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HTG 546: Dumb TVs Again - Pros & Cons of Modern Internet-Connected TVs Aug 27, 2026

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Listener Lance Pelissier thinks that "smart TVs" are a waste of money if you have something like a Sony PlayStation or another online streaming source device, and he wonders if "dumb TVs" will make a comeback because they duplicate the functions of those external devices. Scott Wilkinson responds in no uncertain terms.

Host: Scott Wilkinson

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HTG 545: Upscaling Quandry - Does Your TV or Streaming Box Deliver Better 4K YouTube? Aug 20, 2026

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When Christian Dietz watches YouTube videos from his Roku Ultra on his Sony X900F TV, he is often presented with a choice of 1080p or 2160p. He'd like to know which is the better option. Scott Wilkinson offers some advice and tries to clear up some confusion about where this choice is coming from.

Host: Scott Wilkinson

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