(October 20, 2025) On this episode of HTNR, we’re catching up on the biggest stories shaping the world of home theater and AV. JVC sets the record straight after a controversial projector shootout, Epson partners with Bose for its new LifeStudio projector line, and AudioControl debuts the Hyperion series packed with Dirac Live ART room correction. We’ll talk about Dolby Vision 2’s next-gen HDR advancements, ZVOX’s dialogue-boosting AV835 soundbar, and Harman’s major move to acquire Sound United which brings brands like Denon, Marantz, and Bowers & Wilkins under one roof. Plus, we’ll touch on the latest in disc releases, streaming trends, and a few can’t-miss deals of the week!
Many thanks to both of the show's exclusive advertising sponsors: madVR Labs and SVS! Please click on their links and check out what they have to offer.
You can watch on YouTube and Spotify, and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Links are below...
Home Theater News Review: HTNR Season 3 - Episode 14 links and notes:
PODCAST LINKS
- CLICK TO WATCH and LISTEN on YouTube
- CLICK TO LISTEN or WATCH on Spotify
- CLICK TO LISTEN on Apple Podcasts
THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY SVS AND madVR
-SVS: www.svsound.com
-madVR: https://madvrenvy.com/
DISC DEALS OF THE WEEK
-John Carpenter’s They Live in a Limited Edition 4K Steelbook: https://amzn.to/47edG21
-Halloween 2018 - in a Limited Edition Blu-ray Steelbook:https://amzn.to/4hwDBa9
-Clown in a Cornfield 4K steelbook: https://amzn.to/42EnW2b
GEAR DEAL OF THE WEEK
NZ800 and NZ700 projectors, $2,000 off the NZ800 and $1,000 off the NZ700
-Buy the NZ700 through Audio Advice: https://audioadvice.io/3WKhseC
-Buy the NZ800 through Audio Advice: https://audioadvice.io/3WKhseC
BUY A NEW SVS 5000 SERIES SUBWOOFER!
-SVS SB-5000: https://fave.co/4iepSDx
-SVS PB-5000: https://fave.co/4jviXqF
SVS CHECKOUT CODES:
- Buy Two or more subs and save 5%: "GoDual," or buy 5+ speakers and/or subs: and save 5% "System"
EPISODE LINKS
-Buy the Phantom Ultimate II 108dB from B&H Photo: https://fave.co/46TZtbJ
-Buy the Phantom Ultimate II 98dB from B&H: https://fave.co/4nW0tSL
-Buy the ZVOK AV835: https://amzn.to/43jdL3f
-AudioControl Hyperion Interview: kE1y1Lh8W8g
-Dirac’s Anders Storm Interview: 3R5KSCDAcWw
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