The Front Row
by AVSForum.com
Latest episode
Are We Sacrificing Sound for Convenience?
Are We Sacrificing Sound for Convenience?
About this podcast
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? · 52 minOn 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…
- There’s a New TV Technology Battle Brewing · 1 h 1 minOn 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…
- The State of Video in 2026 · 1 h 20 minOn 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…
- Why Form vs Function Matters in Home Theater · 1 h 1 minOn 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…
- What Makes DLP Projection So Unique · 1 h 8 minOn 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…
- Marry Your Screen, Date Your Projector · 1 h 16 minOn 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 We Misunderstanding Reference Level? · 1 h 0 minOn 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…
- Everyone Talks About Target Curves, But This Part Matters Most · 55 minOn 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…
- What to Look For When You See Speaker Measurements · 1 h 14 minOn 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…
- The Real Reason Bass Is So Hard to Get Right · 1 h 36 minOn 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…
- The One Thing Most Theaters Get Wrong · 1 h 35 minIn 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…
- Inside the Components That Make or Break Your Speakers · 1 h 37 minIn 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…
- Why Cinema Might Never Be the Same Again · 60 minIn 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…
- Is HDR Actually Hurting Your Projector’s Picture? · 1 h 24 minThis 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…
- Manufacturing, Myths, and Misfires of HDMI Cables · 1 h 31 minWe’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…
- CEDIA 2025 Recap · 2 h 27 minThis 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…
- HDMI Part Two: Because One Episode Wasn’t Enough · 1 h 12 minIn 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…
- Everything You Didn’t Know About HDMI (But Probably Should) Part One · 1 h 28 minIn 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…
- Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Projectors (Almost) · 1 h 39 minEpisode 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…
- HDMI - Can’t Live With It, Can’t Live Without It · 1 h 30 minThis 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…
