Home Theater Television Show - Blu-ray Forum

Morrissey · 03-27-2010, 01:31 PM

There are hundreds of home reno/buying/selling television shows, cooking, travel, etc.

Why isn't there a Home Theater Television Show? The subject matter is endless. TV, 3-D TV, DIY, CES shows, Turntables, Audio, Video, upcoming Blu-Ray/DVD reviews, manufacturer profiles, factory tours, gaming, personal home theater walk-throughs, product reviews.

There are a countless amount of forums/magazines out there that deal with Audio/Video, you would think that there would be a market for this. A nice half hour show on a Saturday afternoon would be great. I know I would watch religiously. What do you think?

If this topic has already been discussed, I apologize.

kwrobbins · 03-27-2010, 01:51 PM

+1

Johnny Vinyl · 03-27-2010, 01:57 PM

I've often wondered about this myself. I think it's a great idea and would welcome it with open arms!

John

tacomaprime · 03-27-2010, 02:01 PM

I would gladly write or host that show!

Johnny Vinyl · 03-27-2010, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by captclueless

I would gladly write or host that show!

Same here.

Unfortunately, if any network would consider doing this they'd probably assign their local "weatherperson" for the task.

John

Morrissey · 03-27-2010, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John72953

Same here.

Unfortunately, if any network would consider doing this they'd probably assign their local "weatherperson" for the task.

John

That's a good point. It would have to be someone with audio/video knowledge. I could just see the Bose company grabbing all the commercial spots.

nickcap · 03-27-2010, 02:23 PM

Revision3.com/HDNation , its a half hour video podcast, pretty much exactly what you were describing. It's pretty awesome, I watch it every week. Download it and you can watch it on your ps3 every Saturday like you wanted.

HD Nation
New episodes: Tuesdays
HD Nation is your guide to the best in HD content, and the best in home theater gear, no matter what your budget is!
Hosted by Patrick Norton and Robert Heron

TKNice · 03-27-2010, 02:25 PM

I think it would have to come from the HGTV network where a foundation is already laid for home programming. They could have different segments like buying advice and reviews, theater/media room construction, and finished home theaters showcased.

I know I'd watch!

molson1138 · 03-27-2010, 02:26 PM

Check out HD Nation on Revision 3. Patrick is good and Robert Heron definitely knows his stuff. It's available on the web (of course), I watch it on my TiVo, and I think it's available through a Roku box. Not sure if there are other ways to watch it on a TV.

molson1138 · 03-27-2010, 02:27 PM

D###! nickcap just beat me.

Blu-Dog · 03-27-2010, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Morrissey

There are hundreds of home reno/buying/selling television shows, cooking, travel, etc.

Why isn't there a Home Theater Television Show? The subject matter is endless. TV, 3-D TV, DIY, CES shows, Turntables, Audio, Video, upcoming Blu-Ray/DVD reviews, manufacturer profiles, factory tours, gaming, personal home theater walk-throughs, product reviews.

There may be some real headaches in keeping it honest. While looking at people's home theaters (humble or grandiose), it would be a terrific idea, but once reviews and comments started about consumer electronics, some manufacturers might get upset.

I can just see the result once people started giving real-life examples of the issues with Bose, for example. Or indictments of home theaters in a box, or bad reviews about the reliability issues with certain televisions or players, things like that.

The producers would have to walk a tightrope - and would probably soft-pedal some touchy subjects, ticking off viewers.

If they do it, I'll DVR every show!

Morrissey · 03-27-2010, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-Dog

The producers would have to walk a tightrope - and would probably soft-pedal some touchy subjects, ticking off viewers.

Great point.

Morrissey · 03-27-2010, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nickcap

Revision3.com/HDNation , its a half hour video podcast, pretty much exactly what you were describing. It's pretty awesome, I watch it every week. Download it and you can watch it on your ps3 every Saturday like you wanted.

Quote:

Originally Posted by molson1138

Check out HD Nation on Revision 3. Patrick is good and Robert Heron definitely knows his stuff. It's available on the web (of course), I watch it on my TiVo, and I think it's available through a Roku box. Not sure if there are other ways to watch it on a TV.

I'll certainly check this out.

Beta Man · 03-27-2010, 05:29 PM

I caught a show on HDTV called "Bang For your Buck" where they look at 3 houses where people did upgrades (sometimes a 35k bathroom remodel, or 60k kitchen etc) and one of them was about 3 homes where they did $100k basement remodels.... (one had a sweet Irish bar setup I believe) either way, one of the homeowners added a theater area (which is pretty universally seen as a poor investment) and they had the projector, 120" screen, and they used bose satellite speakers throughout

(obviously their $100k was spent elsewhere, like adding a bathroom/bedroom etc. but this was just a small part of it)

I would certainly like to see a HT design company do their own 'reality' type of T.V. show..... or even a DIY network type of thing, like "Man Caves" currently is.... but focus more on the acoustics and actual gear being used.

Stickman032 · 03-27-2010, 05:52 PM

I think they could pull the show off. I think a lot companies would like the free advertisement. By putting there products in a home and seeing a happy customer on TV. That would look good to a New Customer.

fiddlestyx · 03-27-2010, 06:49 PM

I'd definitely sit down and watch a show like this if it were on. DIY Network and HGTV seem to be the likely channels that would air such a show. Hell, it could be one of their late night shows or something.

BarkingGhost · 03-28-2010, 12:46 PM

Because, someone like me would be very critical of the show and not get much out of them. A theater in the home is a lot more than a television hanging on the wall of a family room. And any show would undoubtedly be nothing more than product placement for Bose, Monster Cables, and the ilk.

And why should I, as a potential viewer, consider any offering to be of expected value when all of the boutique shops around me constantly show off Badges on completely uncalibrated equipment to signify the more money than brains conclusion they have concluded?

I'd much rather hear from folks that actually bought and own the equipment, explain how they setup their equipment, calibrated, etc., as a final solution. I'm not interested in the Best Buy motif of what they think HT is in order to push another boob-tube TV.

Hmm, I guess I wasn't too critical after all.

fiddlestyx · 03-28-2010, 02:13 PM

The show could always be the host(s) going to different homes in which a HT/TV room was put together and talking to the homeowner about their gear and experience putting it together. Then the host(s) could talk about potential improvements that would be within a certain budget. (the homeowner's)

crazyBLUE · 03-28-2010, 02:19 PM

I Vote for Big Daddy as being the Host

He is vary knowledgeable in audio & video & is the Home Theater Moderator here

ChadFL · 03-28-2010, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

I Vote for Big Daddy as being the Host

He is vary knowledgeable in audio & video & is the Home Theater Moderator here

I dunno. Big Daddy is a bit TOO knowledgable at times. Half of his sticky threads go way over my head.

03-27-2010, 01:31 PM	#1
Morrissey Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:93 Blu-ray collection:245 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Home Theater Television Show There are hundreds of home reno/buying/selling television shows, cooking, travel, etc. Why isn't there a Home Theater Television Show? The subject matter is endless. TV, 3-D TV, DIY, CES shows, Turntables, Audio, Video, upcoming Blu-Ray/DVD reviews, manufacturer profiles, factory tours, gaming, personal home theater walk-throughs, product reviews. There are a countless amount of forums/magazines out there that deal with Audio/Video, you would think that there would be a market for this. A nice half hour show on a Saturday afternoon would be great. I know I would watch religiously. What do you think? If this topic has already been discussed, I apologize.

03-27-2010, 02:25 PM	#8
TKNice Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2009 Home Theater Gallery:51	I think it would have to come from the HGTV network where a foundation is already laid for home programming. They could have different segments like buying advice and reviews, theater/media room construction, and finished home theaters showcased. I know I'd watch! Last edited by TKNice; 03-27-2010 at 02:27 PM.

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nickcap Junior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Home Theater Gallery:5	Revision3.com/HDNation , its a half hour video podcast, pretty much exactly what you were describing. It's pretty awesome, I watch it every week. Download it and you can watch it on your ps3 every Saturday like you wanted. HD Nation New episodes: Tuesdays HD Nation is your guide to the best in HD content, and the best in home theater gear, no matter what your budget is! Hosted by Patrick Norton and Robert Heron

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molson1138 Active Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Colorado Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:412 Blu-ray collection:1026 DVD collection:2 MA collection:1 Digital collection:112 iTunes collection:100 Trading Score:11	Check out HD Nation on Revision 3. Patrick is good and Robert Heron definitely knows his stuff. It's available on the web (of course), I watch it on my TiVo, and I think it's available through a Roku box. Not sure if there are other ways to watch it on a TV.

03-27-2010, 02:27 PM	#10
molson1138 Active Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Colorado Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:412 Blu-ray collection:1026 DVD collection:2 MA collection:1 Digital collection:112 iTunes collection:100 Trading Score:11	D###! nickcap just beat me.

03-27-2010, 05:29 PM	#14
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I caught a show on HDTV called "Bang For your Buck" where they look at 3 houses where people did upgrades (sometimes a 35k bathroom remodel, or 60k kitchen etc) and one of them was about 3 homes where they did $100k basement remodels.... (one had a sweet Irish bar setup I believe) either way, one of the homeowners added a theater area (which is pretty universally seen as a poor investment) and they had the projector, 120" screen, and they used bose satellite speakers throughout (obviously their $100k was spent elsewhere, like adding a bathroom/bedroom etc. but this was just a small part of it) I would certainly like to see a HT design company do their own 'reality' type of T.V. show..... or even a DIY network type of thing, like "Man Caves" currently is.... but focus more on the acoustics and actual gear being used.

03-27-2010, 05:52 PM	#15
Stickman032 Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Home Theater Gallery:11 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:437 Trading Score:1	I think they could pull the show off. I think a lot companies would like the free advertisement. By putting there products in a home and seeing a happy customer on TV. That would look good to a New Customer.

03-27-2010, 06:49 PM	#16
fiddlestyx Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Apr 2009 Home Theater Gallery:16	I'd definitely sit down and watch a show like this if it were on. DIY Network and HGTV seem to be the likely channels that would air such a show. Hell, it could be one of their late night shows or something.

03-28-2010, 12:46 PM	#17
BarkingGhost Senior Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:30519 Blu-ray reviews:3	Because, someone like me would be very critical of the show and not get much out of them. A theater in the home is a lot more than a television hanging on the wall of a family room. And any show would undoubtedly be nothing more than product placement for Bose, Monster Cables, and the ilk. And why should I, as a potential viewer, consider any offering to be of expected value when all of the boutique shops around me constantly show off Badges on completely uncalibrated equipment to signify the more money than brains conclusion they have concluded? I'd much rather hear from folks that actually bought and own the equipment, explain how they setup their equipment, calibrated, etc., as a final solution. I'm not interested in the Best Buy motif of what they think HT is in order to push another boob-tube TV. Hmm, I guess I wasn't too critical after all.

03-28-2010, 02:13 PM	#18
fiddlestyx Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Apr 2009 Home Theater Gallery:16	The show could always be the host(s) going to different homes in which a HT/TV room was put together and talking to the homeowner about their gear and experience putting it together. Then the host(s) could talk about potential improvements that would be within a certain budget. (the homeowner's)

03-28-2010, 02:19 PM	#19
crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:479 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:30	I Vote for Big Daddy as being the Host He is vary knowledgeable in audio & video & is the Home Theater Moderator here

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