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

October 19, 2026 · 40 min

For years, JR and Huffy have ended episodes by thanking Bill Crutchfield. This time, they get to do it with him in the studio. To celebrate Sony’s 80th anniversary, Bill joins the guys for a conversation about the products, people, and…
Digital audio formats decoded: FLAC, WAV, MP3, DSD, and more

September 21, 2026 · 52 min

What’s the difference between a FLAC file and a WAV file? Is Apple Lossless really lossless? Does high-resolution audio always sound better? JR and Huffy bring in Zak from Crutchfield’s video team to decode the alphabet soup of digital…
Where's the DAC? Everything you need to know about digital-to-analog converters

August 24, 2026 · 36 min

You're probably using a DAC right now — you just don'tknow it. JR and Huffy kick off this episode with a game of "Where's the DAC?", a series of scenarios where you try to identify which device in the audio chain is handling the…
Matching car subwoofers to amplifiers: Impedance, the Rule of Twos, and finding the sweet spot

July 22, 2026 · 48 min

JR goes full deep-dive this month on a topic that's beenteased on this show more than once — how to match car subwoofers to amplifiers so your bass system performs the way it should. Huffy is here too, playing the role of someone who just…
Pioneer SPHERA: Dolby Atmos® music in your car is the real deal

June 23, 2026 · 37 min

JR and Huffy are joined by Dylan Wold, Pioneer's vendor trainer, fresh off a day of training Crutchfield's sales advisors on the brand-new Pioneer SPHERA — the first aftermarket car stereo with built-in Dolby Atmos®. If you've heard "Dolby…

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

May 27, 2026 · 37 min

We are so excited to finally be able to talk about Sony's new True RGB TVs, the Bravia 7 Mark II and Bravia 9 Mark II. JR and Huffy have had both TVs set up in the studio, and they've been sitting on their reactions ever since. The big…
New Stinger MFDs are not just for Jeeps with Matt Palumbo, plus AudioControl's new EPICENTER bass restorers and EPIC Series products

May 18, 2026 · 46 min

Matt Palumbo from Stinger and AudioControl returns to the studio fresh off a vendor training with Crutchfield's sales advisors — and he brought a lot of new stuff to talk about. JR and Huffy get the full update on the Stinger HORIZON12…
How to get the most out of your home speakers: Placement, acoustics, and pro tips

April 27, 2026 · 52 min

JR and Huffy are joined by Mulligan — Crutchfield advisor,AV design specialist, and all-around full-service operation — to talk about all the inexpensive (and sometimes free) things you can do to make your home speakers sound as good as…
How to get the most out of your new car speakers: Baffles, sound deadening, and installation tips

March 23, 2026 · 39 min

You bought new car speakers — now what? JR and Huffy welcome Peter, a Crutchfield merchandising veteran and former sales trainer, to talk about getting your speakers to live up to their potential. The guys tackle one of car audio's most…
Ultra-Short Throw Projector vs. TV: Which Big-Screen Experience is Right for You?

February 23, 2026 · 31 min

JR and Huffy go head-to-head in a debate to answer one of the biggest questions in home entertainment: should you buy an ultra-short throw projector or a large TV? Spoiler alert: there's no loser here, only the right choice for your room…
The Best of CES 2026: Micro RGB TVs, Dolby Atmos in the car, new Klipsch and SVS, and more

January 18, 2026 · 41 min

JR and Huffy may not have been in Las Vegas for CES 2026, but that isn’t going to stop them from talking about all the new gear from many Crutchfield brands. We discuss Samsung's Micro RGB televisions, LG’s newest OLED screens, wireless…
You asked and we answered. Plus: Happy New Year!

December 21, 2025 · 59 min

JR and Huffy wrap up 2025 and the fifth season of Crutchfield: The Podcast by taking questions from our fans and providinghelpful answers. Things vary from simple compliments to deep inquiries about the quality of vintage home audio gear…

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About the show

Crutchfield has been selling awesome gear for enjoying audio, video, and more since 1974. In our first-ever podcast, co-hosts JR and Eric chat about the gear that makes life fun, sharing shopping and installation advice along the way.