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You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! Every week, we receive a flood of emails filled with great questions about A/V products, ranging from “what’s the best bright room TV.” to “how do I know if I’m getting Dolby Atmos?” Each week, we’ll hand pick some of the most commonly asked questions from you, our readers and viewers, and answer them as concisely and helpfully as we know how.
You Asked: Panasonic W95A vs OLED, HDMI Cables, and Soundbar Upgrades
We answer your burning questions on all things TV.
You Asked: 42-inch OLED TV vs monitor? Can any LED match OLED’s viewing angle?
Plus, should you go with a 75-inch LED TV or a 65-inch OLED?
You Asked: Is 100 inches too big? Will Mini-LED or Direct Lit last longer?
On today’s episode of You Asked: Will a Mini LED TV last longer than Direct Lit? Is a 100-inch TV too big for your room? And… why do Sony headphones keep muting your music on their own? Headphones muting themselves? Jason asks: My Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones sound great, but sometimes they pause the music on […]
You Asked: What Specs Actually Matter When Buying a TV? Projector vs. Huge TV?
Plus... was I wrong about OLED being the highest mainstream standard for TV performance?
You Asked: Large OLED vs. Huge QLED? Biggest QD-OLED TVs?
Chris answers your questions on OLED, LG G5 vs G2, and whether 77 inches is enough.
You Asked: Budget Sony OLED? Does TV Tech Surpass Human Perception?
On today’s episode: Panasonic Mini LED or LG QNED? What’s the best Sony OLED to get that won’t cost you as much as the A95L?
You Asked: Best soundbars for Sony TVs and which budget Samsung QD-OLED should you choose?
And what’s the best big-screen TV that won’t break the bank?
You Asked: Big OLED vs. Huge Mini-LED? Your WWDC 2025 Questions Answered!
On today’s episode of You Asked: Should you pick the LG G4 or Sony Bravia 9 for a bright room? What were some of the biggest takeaways from Apple’s jam-packed WWDC event? And one more fun debate: go with an 83-inch OLED or a 98-inch Mini LED TV? Sony Bravia 9 vs. LG G4: Best […]
You Asked: Your biggest Switch 2 questions, answered
On today’s episode of You Asked: the best TV for the Switch 2, the top TV picks, and your biggest Switch 2 questions answered.
You Asked: TCL QM6K vs Sony X90L, plus AI videos with sound are here
On today’s episode of You Asked: Is the TCL QM6K too bright? How should you balance upscaling between your Apple TV 4K and 4K TV? And what you need to know about Google Veo 3 and its AI video creation. Apple TV 4K vs Panasonic Smart TV Upscaling @_Jiggle asks: If I were to get […]
You Asked: Best 98-inch TVs, Apple CarPlay just leveled up
On this episode of You Asked, we dive into the best 98-inch TVs for watching sports, including top picks from TCL, Hisense, Samsung, and Sony — plus why spending less might be smarter. We also tackle how long you can realistically expect a TV to last and share tips to avoid eye strain in dark rooms. Finally, get the scoop on Apple CarPlay Ultra and what it means for your next car.
You Asked: Best OLED for PS5, straight talk for oldies, and GTA 6 weigh-in
On today’s You Asked: We’re all in mourning after another delay to the release of Grand Theft Auto 6, but we answer your questions in anticipation. And, in a world of so many OLED TV choices, which one pairs well with a PlayStation 5? New OLED jitters @LunaQueeniemon asks: My four-year-old LG CX 55-inch TV […]
You Asked: Sony A95L vs. Bravia Mark II, and iPhone 17 Air battery life
On today’s You Asked: Should you go with a 77-inch A95L or 65-inch Bravia 8 Mark 2? Will the expected iPhone 17 Air have poor battery life? And, is burn-in still a problem on some of the latest OLED TVs?
You Asked: State of smartphone design, Slate Truck breakdown, and soundbars under $600
On today’s You Asked: What's to come with the new Slate Truck and its potential availability? Is it worth the hype? Why does it feel like smartphone design and innovation has stalled recently? And why do directors think that ultra wide 21:9 is a good ratio for movies?
You Asked: Nintendo Switch 2, Best Android Phones, and OLED Upgrades
In today’s episode of You Asked, we dive into some of your burning tech questions, including the latest on the Nintendo Switch 2, recommended Android phones, and whether upgrading your OLED TV for better anti-reflective coating is worth it.
You Asked: Mysterious lines and clicking fixes, plus outdoor TV tips
On today’s You Asked: Who cares about TV processing when you have an Apple TV? Where is the Hisense Saturn – that Theater Quad competitor – we saw at CES? What’s the deal with outdoor TVs? And, the Sony TV click mystery has been solved, while a new LG OLED mystery emerges … Processing prowess: […]
You Asked: Blu-ray’s not dead yet and QD-OLED screen-cleaning safety
On today’s You Asked: How do you safely clean a QD-OLED screen? Should you still get a 4K ? And how to make sure your A/V receiver isn’t messing with your picture quality … again. Best source signal? Jack writes: With your encouragement about how good modern sets are, I recently upgraded from a Panasonic […]
You Asked: Humidity hazards, too-close TVs, washed-out watching
On today’s You Asked: Can you have an OLED if you live in a high-humidity environment?
You Asked: Why the 97-inch LG G5 OLED doesn’t have the latest panel tech
In this You Asked episode, we cover Netflix Error 100 fixes, Sony OLED clicking noises, and the 97” LG G5 OLED’s missing upgrades. Plus, easier password entry, finding a trusted calibrator, and a simple $100 smart TV upgrade!
You Asked: Clarity on quantum dots, and why monitors can’t match TVs
On today’s You Asked: Quantum dots and what they do, and why PC monitors aren’t as good as TVs.
You Asked: QDEL replacing OLED? The end of 55″ & 65″ TVs?
On today’s You Asked: USB-C instead of HDMI on TVs? What’s the latest on QDEL? Can AVRs damage your picture quality?
You Asked: TV screen scratches and calibration conundrums
On today’s You Asked: Can you remove a scratch from a TV? Should you get your TV calibrated? Why does YouTube look better on your phone than your TV?
You Asked: Why do TV speakers suck and will Panasonic abandon the US again?
On today’s You Asked: Why do TV speakers suck, why don’t TVs get five HDMI ports, and will Panasonic abandon the US again?
You Asked: Apple TV vs. your TV upscaling dilemma and perplexing pixelation
On today’s You Asked: Can you stop the Apple TV 4K from upscaling? Why is HLG the broadcast standard for HDR? Do secret 3D TVs exist? And why do dark scenes tend to look pixelated?
You Asked: Why are Costco TV models different? 8K Content vs. 4K
On today’s episode of You Asked: Why do TVs at Costco and other stores have different model numbers than everyone else? Is it time to upgrade your OLED TV or do you just have FOMO? Should you spend more money on a disc player for superior upscaling? And does 8K content actually look better than […]
You Asked: Antenna signal fix, best anime TV, and mirror magic
On today’s episode of You Asked: Why don’t wireless OTA antenna kits exist, and is it even possible to get your antenna signal transmitted wirelessly? Can a mirror magically make your TV look several times better? What’s the best TV for anime? And can an in-ceiling speaker surround system be really impressive? Signal interruption fix […]
You Asked: Testing TV tuners and Nano-LED explained
On today’s You Asked: From mini to micro to nano, how do you know if a TV has a great tuner, and are more audio reviews coming?
You Asked: How high should your TV and dodging the Soap Opera Effect
On today's You Asked: Perfect TV heights and dodging the Soap Opera Effect
You Asked: What’s the most impressive thing you saw at CES?
On this week's episode, we catch up with the Digital Trends team from CES 2025 as they share their favorite tech from CES 2025.
You Asked: What to expect at CES (that Caleb can answer)
On today’s You Asked: your questions about CES and what to expect (as much as I can possibly answer).
You Asked: Black bar mystery solved and virtual mode explained
On today’s You Asked: Are dumb TVs now extinct and what does that mean, what does Samsung’s virtual mode do in its soundbars, and why are there sometimes black bars on movies and sometimes not??
You Asked: soundbar space woes and best big TV bets
On today’s You Asked: What if your soundbar blocks the bottom of your TV? What’s the best big TV for $5,000? What’s the best-sounding bedroom TV for dialogue?
You Asked: best dark-room TVs, and Dolby Vision gaming desires
On today’s You Asked: Can you force Dolby Vision onto the PlayStation 5? Do you need the internet to use newer Sony TVs? What is the best dark-room TV?
You Asked: cinematic TV sizes and 4K Blu-ray-quality digital downloads
On today’s You Asked: The differences between HDMI 2.1, 2.1a, and 2.1b? Why 4K Blu-ray-quality digital downloads don’t exist? Best screen sizes for achieving a cinematic experience at home? Plus, TCL’s Bruce Walker joins Caleb in the studio.
