Cable, Satellite, and OTA Product Reviews

When you think home theater, you probably think movie watching, but TV watching is also a big part of the everyday home entertainment experience.

A majority of Americans still get their TV service from a cable or satellite provider, but the rise of streaming video services like Netflix and Amazon Video have inspired a new generation of cord-cutters and reinvigorated product categories like over-the-air antennas and standalone HD DVRs. Here you'll find resources and reviews of products in these categories.


• Reflections From a Recent Cord Cutter
• Five Questions to Consider Before Cutting the Cord
• What's the Skinny on Skinny TV Bundles?
• What kind of OTA antenna do you need? Check your location at AntennaWeb.org.

  • The Audiophile Cable Controversy: Snake Oil or Subtle Science?

    If you want controversy, here it is: I believe the obsession with audiophile cables is one of the biggest wastes of money and energy in the entire audio world!

  • Spectrum 210 HD-DVR and Internet Service Reviewed

    While it's a big step up from Frontier, and offers channels that even DirecTV doesn't, Jerry says that Spectrum's channel layout is erratic and its recording tools are archaic.

  • Frontier/Arris IPC1100 FIOS DVR Reviewed

    Since its introduction in 1997, I have been a loyal DirecTV subscriber. Despite a number of moves around Los Angeles, all of which have been sequentially closer to the...

  • Nuvyyo Tablo DUAL Over-the-Air HD DVR Reviewed

    Adrienne Maxwell auditions Nuvyyo's Tablo DUAL over-the-air DVR, which features two tuners, 64 GB of internal storage, and the ability to stream OTA content to mobile devices and most...

  • AntennasDirect ClearStream Eclipse Amplified Indoor TV Antenna Reviewed

    I recently took the plunge and cut the cord. At least for now, I'm relying primarily on Netflix and Amazon Video for my TV watching. There's certainly enough content...

  • Home Theater Review's Best of 2016 Awards

    'Tis the season for Home Theater Review's annual best-of list, where we select the best products we've reviewed in the past 12 months.

  • Dish Network Hopper 3 Whole-Home UHD DVR Reviewed

    Dennis Burger explores the Hopper 3 whole-home DVR from Dish Network, which adds features like 4K support, universal search, a sports bar mode, and more.

  • Home Theater Review's Best of 2013 Awards

    It's that time of year again. The HomeTheaterReview.com staff has discussed all the products reviewed over the year and decided which ones rated the best. Check out our list...

  • DirecTV Genie Whole-Home HD DVR Reviewed

    The DirecTV Genie HD DVR is a big step forward for the company. Jerry Del Colliano evaluates the Genie to see if there are any stumbles to go with...

  • Dish Network Hopper Reviewed

    Dish Network's Hopper has been a much talked about new receiver from the satellite provider. Andrew Robinson investigates all the features of this much touted new product from...

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