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Crutchfield: The Podcast, 80 episodes.

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Thanks, Bill: Celebrating 80 years of Sony with Bill Crutchfield

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Digital audio formats decoded: FLAC, WAV, MP3, DSD, and more

3

Where's the DAC? Everything you need to know about digital-to-analog converters

4

Matching car subwoofers to amplifiers: Impedance, the Rule of Twos, and finding the sweet spot

5

Pioneer SPHERA: Dolby Atmos® music in your car is the real deal

6

First look: Sony's new True RGB TVs are here — and they're a big deal

7

New Stinger MFDs are not just for Jeeps with Matt Palumbo, plus AudioControl's new EPICENTER bass restorers and EPIC Series products

8

How to get the most out of your home speakers: Placement, acoustics, and pro tips

9

How to get the most out of your new car speakers: Baffles, sound deadening, and installation tips

10

Ultra-Short Throw Projector vs. TV: Which Big-Screen Experience is Right for You?

11

The Best of CES 2026: Micro RGB TVs, Dolby Atmos in the car, new Klipsch and SVS, and more

12

You asked and we answered. Plus: Happy New Year!

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Crutchfield recommends: A holiday gift guide for the electronics fans on your wish list

14

Fender guitars, basses, amps, and more — now at Crutchfield

15

Our favorite podcasts, YouTube channels, and websites

16

Top TV picks for 2025 with Emily S.

17

Jeep and other vehicle-specific infotainment solutions from Stinger with Matt Palumbo

18

The future of car stereo is now: Direct Replacement from JVC/Kenwood and ADS

19

Tom Cruise says we need to go to the theater, is he right?

20

Mother’s Day Special - Mom installs her own car speakers

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What can be done to improve the stereo in electric vehicles and hybrids?

22

How do we know what fits your car? Crutchfield’s Vehicle Research Team

23

Stories from Crutchfield Tech Support

24

Season 5 premiere! The guys answer your questions

25

How to make your TV sound great part 4: Headphones

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How to make your TV sound great part 3: Home Theater

27

How to make your TV sound great, part 2: Powered stereo speakers

28

How to make your TV sound great: Everything you need to know about sound bars

29

How to choose the best car amp: Our expert tips on adding power to your system

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How to choose the best car sub: Our expert tips for improving your bass

31

How to choose the best car speakers: Our expert tips for improving your sound

32

How to choose the best car stereo: Our expert tips for the perfect fit

33

The art of the demo

34

Andrew Jones returns to talk MoFi

35

Tara and her treehouse A/V system

36

Norm answers customer questions

37

Legendary mixing engineer Manny Marroquin

38

Mark from Car Audio Fabrication

39

Dolly and her home entertainment system

40

Chris Stringer and Chris Kyriakakis discuss their Syng Cell Alpha powered speaker

41

Installing new audio gear in Tony's Mazda 3

42

Rodell, his wireless gear, and how not to "reject the projector"

43

The "ported vs. sealed" sub game, AXPONA recap, and an interview with Andrew Jones of MoFi

44

Wendy and her upgraded Jeep Wrangler Rubicon

45

Getting hands-on with audiophile headphone picks, Sony Mobile ES, and more

46

Streaming high-res audio, Crutchfield online shopping tools, and tinned wire

47

Charlie and his ever-expanding home audio system

48

CES 2022 recap, what's new with TVs, a Klipsch visit, and more

49

OLED vs. LED, upgrading car audio gear in EVs, and more

50

Bonus Episode: IMAX theater vs. home theater comparison, a visit from Tech Support, and more

51

Black Friday Bonus Episode: Sony Mobile ES, Andover Audio, and more

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J.R. and Eric answer popular customer questions

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Robin and Crutchfield's ReadyHarness™ service

54

Aaron, his McIntosh amp, his MoFi turntable, and more

55

Michael from Klipsch talks speakers and their 75th anniversary

56

Talking video games and the best gaming gear

57

Bonus: Interview with Sujan from Qobuz about high-res audio streaming

58

Ziggy and the new system on his pontoon boat

59

Maria and her family's favorite headphones

60

Smart home gear with J.R., Eric, and Francis

61

Carlos and his drones

62

Brooke outfits her home gym and talks classic cars

63

Simon, his drones, his cars, and his screening/gaming room

64

J.R. and his Subaru Crosstrek audio upgrade

65

Bonus: Paul from SiriusXM on the history (and future) of satellite radio

66

Bonus: Interview with Dan from Bose

67

Bonus: Meet our new Advisors

68

Bonus: Emily auditions Arc from Sonos

69

The gang talks podcasting gear and behind the scenes of Season 1

70

Chris, his dream home audio system, and his Jeep Wrangler sound system

71

Marisa and her DSLR camera

72

Carter and his Bose Frames

73

Gary from SVS and his Dolby Atmos-equipped home theater system

74

Rex and his work-from-home setup

75

Chris from Sonos and his multi-room home audio system

76

Brady and the marine audio system on his Godfrey Hurricane

77

Drummer, his turntable setup, and transitioning to digital

78

Jess and her home theater system

79

Darren and his VW Golf Alltrack custom audio system

80

Mac and his home stereo system