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The Front Row
by AVSForum.com
Welcome to The Front Row Podcast, where we dive into everything audio, video, and home entertainment with a mix of expert insight and real-world experience. Whether you're already invested into the AV space or just starting out, this show is here to break topics down and make the details easier to understand. Hosted by Erik Wesley and Ryan Charpentier, each episode covers topics like speaker specs, video formats and system calibration that will help you make sense of what you're seeing and reading online. We’ll have honest conversations with knowledgeable guests and share plenty of practical takeaways you can actually use in your own setup.
Episodes
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Are We Sacrificing Sound for Convenience?
On this episode of The Front Row Podcast, we’re joined by David Solomon, Chief Hi-Res Music Evangelist at Qobuz and one of the people responsible for bringing TIDAL to the U.S., for a conversation about one of the biggest debates in audio today: quality vs convenience. Streaming has made it…
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There’s a New TV Technology Battle Brewing
On this episode of The Front Row Podcast, we’re joined by Bruce Walker, Product Evangelist for TCL North America, for a deep dive into where TV technology is today and where it might be headed next. Bruce breaks down everything from traditional LCD panels to SQD Mini LED technology and the new…
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The State of Video in 2026
On this episode of The Front Row Podcast, we’re joined by Rob Brennan, Technical Account Manager at Epson, for a conversation focused on one big question… the state of video in 2026 and where it might be headed. What used to be all about black levels has turned into something very different. Now…
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Why Form vs Function Matters in Home Theater
On this episode of The Front Row Podcast, we’re joined once again by Peter Aylett from Officina Acoustica and Cinema Buro, and the topic is one that can get a little controversial, especially since it comes up so often when people start planning a home theater: form versus function. Peter has a...
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What Makes DLP Projection So Unique
On this episode of The Front Row Podcast, we’re joined by Janina Baltaziewicz, an engineer with Christie Digital Systems who works directly with professional cinema projection systems. If you’ve ever been to a Dolby Cinema in Europe, there’s a good chance you’ve already experienced some of her…
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Marry Your Screen, Date Your Projector
On this episode of The Front Row Podcast, we’re joined by Chris Seymour, Manager and Co Founder of Seymour Screen Excellence. If you’ve spent any time around projection, chances are you’ve heard his name. Chris has been building acoustically transparent screens for years, and lives in the weeds...
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Are We Misunderstanding Reference Level?
On this episode of The Front Row Podcast, we’re joined by Ben Goff, owner of the U.K.-based integration and consultancy firm Cinema Bureau. He’s an active contributor to CEDIA’s R10 standards group, helping shape recommended practices for RP22 immersive audio and RP23 immersive video. He’s also a...
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Everyone Talks About Target Curves, But This Part Matters Most
On this episode of The Front Row Podcast, we’re joined by Chuck Back, Managing Partner of Trinnov Audio and Procella Audio US, for a conversation that digs into one of the most talked about and least clearly explained topics in calibration: target curves. With nearly 50 years in high end audio,...
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What to Look For When You See Speaker Measurements
On this episode of The Front Row Podcast, we’re kicking off the new year by sitting down with Adam Pelz, a name many of you already know, but one that’s worth properly introducing if you don’t. Adam is the Owner and President of Bespoke Cinemas, and he’s spent years designing, installing, and...
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The Real Reason Bass Is So Hard to Get Right
On this episode of The Front Row Podcast, Peter Aylett from Officina Acustica and Cinema Bureau joins us once again to close out the year with a conversation about subwoofer placement and low frequency in a room. This episode feels like a natural continuation of our earlier discussions around…
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The One Thing Most Theaters Get Wrong
In this episode of The Front Row Podcast, we sit down with Peter Aylett from Officina Acustica and Cinema Bureau, a thirty year veteran of the industry and one of the most respected voices in acoustics. Peter is known throughout the professional community as a mentor, teacher, and lecturer, and…
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Inside the Components That Make or Break Your Speakers
In this episode of The Front Row Podcast, we’re finally kicking things off on the audio side, and we could not have asked for a better guest to start with. We’re joined by Geoffrey Heinzel, co managing partner and designer at Ascendo Immersive Audio, and someone who brings a wealth of experience…
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Why Cinema Might Never Be the Same Again
In this episode of The Front Row Podcast, we sit down with Tayloe Stansbury, CEO of Kaleidescape, to talk about the changing landscape of cinema and home entertainment. Tayloe isn’t just the company’s CEO, he’s also a longtime Kaleidescape customer and fellow enthusiast with a background in both...
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Is HDR Actually Hurting Your Projector’s Picture?
This week on The Front Row Podcast, we’re joined by Rob Brennan, Technical Account Manager at Epson, and someone who’s been around long enough to see just about every shift in display technology. We sit down to talk about HDR - what it is, why it matters, and why it can be such a mixed bag on...
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Manufacturing, Myths, and Misfires of HDMI Cables
We’re back with part three of our HDMI series featuring James Chen, Managing Director of Kordz. This time, we’re taking a look at the physical side of HDMI: how the cables are manufactured, what testing looks like, and what’s really going on inside once you strip away the jacket. James walks us...
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CEDIA 2025 Recap
This week, we’re switching gears for a special CEDIA 2025 recap episode. It’s a more relaxed conversation, more like a roundtable hangout, and we’re joined by a few friends we caught up with at the show: Don from Horizon Home Theater, Ike from EasyHT Tech, and Paul from Brews and Views. CEDIA is...
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HDMI Part Two: Because One Episode Wasn’t Enough
In Episode 7 of The Front Row Podcast, we’re back with part two of our deep dive into HDMI with James Chen, Managing Director of Kordz. Last episode, we set the stage by unpacking the fundamentals, from pin layouts to protocols like TMDS and FRL. This time, we’re going further down the rabbit…
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Everything You Didn’t Know About HDMI (But Probably Should) Part One
In Episode 6 of The Front Row Podcast, we’re joined by James Chen, Managing Director of Kordz, for a deep dive into HDMI—what it is, how it works, and why it’s been both a blessing and a headache. In Episode 4, we laid the foundation by explaining the basics and frustrations around HDMI. This one...
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Projectors (Almost)
Episode five of The Front Row Podcast is here, and this week we’re sitting down with the one and only Rob Brennan. He’s the Technical Account Manager at Epson and someone who’s been around the industry for a long time. Some of you probably remember him from his Sony days, and let’s be honest, Rob...
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HDMI - Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It
This week on The Front Row Podcast, we’re joined by Eric Bodley, founder of Future Ready Solutions and a well respected voice in the AV industry. Eric’s career spans over four decades and includes everything from launching Monster Cable programs and developing the Perfect Path brand of locking…
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The Path From 1080p to HDR Is More Layered Than It Seems
In Episode 3 of The Front Row Podcast, we’re back with part two of our conversation with Jason Dustal, who brings over 25 years of expertise as an ISF trainer, Level 3 calibrator, CTS certified professional, CEDIA certified instructor, and Certified for Envy Product Specialist. This time, we dig...
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From CRTs to Calibration and Everything in Between
Welcome to episode two of The Front Row Podcast, and the first where we sit down with a guest - Jason Dustal! As a well-known and highly respected figure in the AV industry, Jason brings over 25 years of expertise as an ISF trainer and Level 3 calibrator, CTS certified professional, CEDIA…
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Where Our Home Theater Journey Began - The Front Row Podcast Episode 1
In case our written reviews and video content weren’t enough, AVSForum has officially entered the world of podcasts! Say hello to The Front Row Podcast, hosted by Erik Wesley and Ryan Charpentier. In our very first episode, we talk about what the podcast will focus on, how often you can expect…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome to The Front Row Podcast, where we dive into everything audio, video, and home entertainment with a mix of expert insight and real-world experience. Whether you're already invested into the AV space or just starting out, this show is here to break topics down and make the details easier to understand. Hosted by Erik Wesley and Ryan Charpentier, each episode covers topics like speaker specs, video formats and system calibration that will help you make sense of what you're seeing and reading online. We’ll have honest conversations with knowledgeable guests and share plenty of practical takeaways you can actually use in your own setup.
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Welcome to The Front Row Podcast, where we dive into everything audio, video, and home entertainment with a mix of expert insight and real-world experience. Whether you're already invested into the AV space or just starting out, this show is here to break topics down and make the details easier to...
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