The Home Cinema Alliance - Tech Talk Podcast
A consumer-facing podcast hosted by industry veterans, Stuart Burgess from Immersive Cinema Rooms and Simon Gregory from Cinema Rooms.
Each episode, we bring you News, Reviews, and Interviews from inside the industry covering Home Cinema, Home Theatre, and all things tech.
Get involved podcast@homecinemaalliance.co.uk
Episodes
16 episodes
Why We Still Love Projectors Even As Giant TVs Take Over
The day starts with a bruise and ends with a Barco HDR jaw-drop. We catch up after two months apart, swap stories from a London to Brighton ride that raised more than £25,000 for Together for Cinema, and unpack why telling the charity’s stories...
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Episode 16
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1:19:13
Co-Locating Two Industries Will Open New Doors For Integrators And Contractors
Big shifts rarely happen by accident; they come from bold bets that connect the dots others ignore. We sit down with All Things Media CEO David Kitchener to unpack a strategy designed to grow the smart home market by bringing two adjacent world...
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Episode 15
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56:15
What's New at Sonos - How they Reshaped Home Audio And Why Pro Installers Still Matter
Want TV sound that actually moves you and a music system your family can use without thinking? We sat down with Stephen Reed, Sonos’ UK lead for the professional channel, to unpack how those early “little white boxes” became a platform that tur...
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Episode 14
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1:15:30
From DTS Roots To Procella 2.0: Building Cinemas That Perform
Want a home cinema that feels visceral, vivid, and effortless at the same time? We spent two days inside Procella’s Netherlands facility to unpack how pro-grade components, smart room design, and THX fundamentals create reference sound that doe...
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Episode 13
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37:53
How a 1935 radio repair shop became a modern AV powerhouse—and why service still wins
A 1935 radio repair shop doesn’t become a modern AV powerhouse by accident. Stuart Tickle, fourth-generation MD of AWE, sits down with us to unpack a 90-year journey of pivots, grit, and careful bets—from wireless sets and coil winding, to back...
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Episode 12
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1:17:13
What Happens When Cinema Specialists Join Forces?
What happens when passionate home cinema specialists decide to join forces? The Home Cinema Alliance represents a revolutionary approach to an age-old problem: how small, specialised businesses can effectively market themselves while maintainin...
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Episode 11
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22:07
From RAF to Electrician to Integrator to Distributor - The rise of Moss Tech
What happens when military-grade precision meets home automation? Andy from Moss Tech reveals his remarkable journey from Royal Air Force electronic engineer working on Tornado and Jaguar aircraft to pioneering smart home solutions across the U...
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Episode 10
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50:34
Trinnov Interview - New Alitude Ci - Stunning new Paris HQ details revealed
Have you ever wondered what happens when you place 22 identical speakers around a dining room in Versailles? For Trinov Audio founder Arnaud Laborie, this experiment revealed how dramatically speaker placement affects sound reproduction,...
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Episode 9
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1:04:00
Cinema Room vs Media Room: Which One is Right for You?
The age-old question for home entertainment enthusiasts: should you create a dedicated cinema room or a versatile media room? Stuart Burgess and Simon Gregory dive deep into this fascinating topic, unpacking the crucial differences that will he...
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Episode 8
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54:47
The Art of Cinema Design with Darren of Cinema Luxe
From stadium tours with Grammy-winning producers to crafting the perfect acoustic environments for home cinemas, Darren of Cinema Luxe shares how his unique journey through music and interior design created the foundation for a specialist busin...
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Episode 7
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57:43
Home Cinema: Your New Favourite Room
The home cinema is no longer just a place to watch movies but has evolved into a multi-purpose sanctuary that can become your favourite room in the house. We explore how these spaces provide escape and relaxation while serving as family gatheri...
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Episode 6
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1:14:24
Creating Family Entertainment Spaces: A Deep Dive with CAVD Distribution
What happens when audio technology experts design entertainment spaces specifically for families? This revealing conversation with Jamie and Mel of CAVD Distribution pulls back the curtain on a world most consumers never see – where custom-desi...
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Episode 5
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55:04
The Journey from Automation to Dedicated Home Theaters
Stuart Lillis takes us behind the curtain of Limitless Automation, sharing how his 25-year journey in home entertainment has shaped his approach to creating extraordinary cinema spaces. From his humble beginnings as a "spotty teenager emptying ...
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Episode 4
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54:12
The Streaming vs Physical Media vs Kaleidescape Showdown
Stuart and Simon discuss the merits of streaming services versus physical media and high-end digital platforms, such as Kaleidescape, offering insights into the significant quality differences and how to achieve the best viewing experience base...
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Episode 3
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1:03:03
Inside the industry - An exclusive behind-the-scenes talk with Hidden Home Tech
This is the first episode in a special series of podcasts which go behind the scenes in the Cinema and Home Technology Industry. We've already shot quite a few, so be sure to like and subscribe so you don't miss out. In this episode, we...
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Episode 2
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57:34
What is a Home Cinema, and why doesn’t it come in just one box?
A true home cinema cannot be ‘bought in a box’ but is built bespoke for you by an expert, matching your needs and delivering performance beyond expectations. Stuart and Simon discuss the confusion which has existed for decades around the phrase...
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Episode 1
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54:49