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I used to have a calibrated 34xbr910 and am extremely satisified with my new Hitachi 57X500 RPTV. In a nutshell, you lose just a tad of sharpness, in exchange for the "you are there reality" you can only get with a big screen. A 34 inch tv looks like a tv no matter how sharp the picture, whereas...

You want to add the Hitachi to your list when comparing. It is the F series which falls into your price range. I saw the Sony, Hitachi, and Panasonic side by side and went with the Sony. They are all good sets, so you need to decide for yourself which one looks best.

No, I made the same choice and am very happy with my Hitachi 57X500 CRT. Why, because it just lets me enjoy the movie. The flaws in the newer technology will drive a person crazy and detract from the viewing experience. I can't say if the Sony 57WS655 is the best choice though.

I was in the exact same boat with a Sony 34XBR. My choice was the Hitachi Director series 57X500. Anyway, my suggestion for your case is to get at least a 65 inch set. Either the Mitsubishi Diamond 65813 (includes 9 inch guns), and HD tuner. Or the Hitachi Director series 65X500 should be on...

I would stay away from Advent. Your best bet would be one of the Sony widescreen 34 inch models. The top of the line is the 34XBR960, but there are some less expensive choices with nearly as nice a picture.

A larger screen will make a huge improvement in your DVD viewing experience. At 7 feet you might want to consider a Panasonic 47X54 or Sony 46WT520 RPTV.

I concur on the 57X500. It is a great set and I did save $50 on my calibration. This was due to the Geometry being near perfect out of the box. However, don't take this as an indication that calibration will not help this set. It makes a huge difference. Probably a 30% increase in picture...

I stand correct. Don't ignore brands such as Paradign and Polk. However, you should evaluate their price/quality/performance vs some of the direct market models before making a decision on which speaker to purchase. I think if you expand your horizons a bit, you would discover there are...

Both are mass market speakers. This means a huge part of the cost you pay is devoted to advertising and middleman profits. In order to keep the price competitive, the manufacturers have to use the cheapest parts and labor they can get away with. What does this mean for you the consumer? Well...

I am sitting 8 feet away from my 57x500 and it looks great. If I had 14 feet to work with, if price were no object, I would consider the Mitsubishi 73 incher, or at least the Hitachi 65x500. Bigger is better!!!

About the 57X500. I used to have a Pioneer Elite 510HD and thought nothing could surpass it in picture quality. When I first watched the 57X500 following AVIA adjustment, the picture was very enjoyable. The best part about it seemed to be the natural looking colors. However, the blacks did not...

You might want to consider a step up to the 65X500 if you have the extra $$. I have the 57X500 and love it.

I have the 57X500 and can attest to it's superb picture quality. However, mine did not look truly great until after calibration, which included focus adjustment, and duvetyne lining.

My solution was to get a Panasonic RP91. Based on my research, it was the best interlace model available. As a bonus, this used to be Panasonic's top of the line model and the build quality, remote control, and flexibility are substantially above what you find in a cheap player. You should be...

Thanks Matt, I really like my RP-91, but am a little annoyed at all the reports of spindle motor failure. That's a $100+ repair bill and I would hate to spend that much and have the problem reoccur in another year.

Hello all, I could use some help. Seems I just started getting the H02 error on my Panasonic Rp91 and I understand that means the spindle likely needs replacement. However, I still have 6 weeks go on the parts warranty, but the labor warranty is expired so I would have to incur the cost for...

One caution about calibrations. I attempted to get my Pioneer 510HD calibrated by the dealer and after two visits, the picture ended up green. I had to have a Pioneer Tech come out to reset the factory settings. The morale of the story. There are many people out there performing calibrations...

Trust me on this. Have your set professionally calibrated. It is well worth the investment. I tried setting everything up myself using digital video essentials; however the improvement in picture quality was nowhere near what I achieved by getting it done professionally. In addition to the grey...

Trust me on this. Have your set professionally calibrated. It is well worth the investment. I tried setting everything up myself using digital video essentials; however the improvement in picture quality was nowhere near what I achieved by getting it done professionally. In addition to the grey...

Trust me on this. Have your set professionally calibrated. It is well worth the investment. I tried setting everything up myself using digital video essentials; however the improvement in picture quality was nowhere near what I achieved by getting it done professionally. In addition to the grey...

I have a Hitachi 57X500 and a Sony XBR910 and the XBR910 is clearly sharper. However, the 57X500 is the one I am drawn to for watching movies because it it much more lifelike and 3 dimensional looking.

The salesman has a vested interest in getting you to spend more for the DLP. It puts more of your money in his pocket.

Rolando, here is another option. Walmart is selling the Pioneer SD-533HD5 for around $1,500 U.S. which is a killer deal. This particular model did not suffer from the streaking problems users experienced with the Elite series. Unfortunately, Walmart does not deliver to Canada. However, you might...

I was in nearly the same boat you are in. I had a Pioneer 510HD that cost me $4,500, which I loved, but sold last year to purchase a flat panel. Unfortunately, the new LCD which looked great in the showroom, had some major deficiencies in my home viewing environment. Anyway, I decided to sell my...