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I am building a modest theater and don't have a ton of money. I am also in a town house (end unit though). I would like to get an SVS because I hear they are great. Where can I demo them and where is the best place to purchase or do I need to get it directly from them?

I know this might be in the wrong forum. Moderator pls move in inappropriate. What do you all use for Surge Supression? I just bought an Acoustic Research surge protection thing.... Just looks like an expensive power strip to me. I will have to keep it since I can't see spending that much more...

Thanks for the help. Basically they are supposed to be there. One thing I have to be thankful for is that both bars are JET BLACK. The are as black as black gets.... About not recommending this TV. I totally disagree. after several months if not a year of searching, this is the best direct...

tHANKS tom! you helped me!

I would like to use my laptop as the main source of music in my entertainment center. How could I do the hookups? I have USB on this laptop but what is the best way to get it connected to my reciever? it has a huge HD so I think it would be a good place to keep my music. Any thoughts? Mike

I have read a thread on here about double black bars and never really got a clear understanding from it so I am asking the question myself to see if anyone can help. I have a Sony32HS500 and when watching a movie such as Lord of the Rings, Matrix and etc, I get really thick black bars on the...

I can tell you that I own the HS500 and it is a wonderful set. DVDs are awesome and Xbox is breathtaking.

Can't help you with the pricing but I can tell you that I got this set at Crutchfield and I am totally in love with it. Excellent TV. I really hated to give up on true widescreen but I really thought this TV out-shined all the others I have looked at. Very good TV!!!!

SORRY. I meant that I have a pioneer reciever not panny. Pls help.

Hi all: Please help me. I have been a HT enthusiast for years but I don't know nearly what you guys/gals know. I have had a pioneer reciever (boy I wish I knew the exact model but I am at work) for 3 years and have had a problem for some time with bass control. I recently purchased a new...

THanks! I forgot about the fact that it is unamplified! Mike

Thank you for your reply. It is sufficent enough for me know that it is available. I am not bold enough (or anal enough about my image quality) to risk it! Mike

What is this stuff I hear about service menus on Sony Wegas? I have a 32HS500 and just wondering I will need this screen in the future? I don't want to muck with anything now but just in case.... What features do they provide? Mike

Hi all: I had a near panic attack. I just got a Sony 32HS500 and hooked up my XBox to it using the component adaptor (sold separately). Screen looked awesome for a week! I had a painter come by and paint my living room and a buddy and I had to move the TV for him. The next day I was...

Thank you! Very helpful. I will make that investment! Any recommendations of where to pick it up at a good price?

I just purchased a Sony 32HS500. My first TV in 10 yrs. First Digital TV. Obviously, regular satellite doesn't look that impressive but I really want to use the power of the TV. How much more better is Progressive Scan DVD? Is it worth spending the $$? I already have an Xbox and 2 other DVD...

In setup it asks if my tv can do the 480p, 720p and 1080i. I also have the component output attachment. Do I have a progressive scan dvd player in the xbox?

Hey now I have two questions: Should I invest in Avia disk even though I only have a direct view TV? I thought that was mostly for RPTV? Will it help a hometheater "idiot" or novice set their tv correctly? I just got a Sony 32HS500 and I would like to us AVIa if it is worth the purchase...

Matt: I am still waiting for my set. They send it via freight so it can be anywhere from 5 - 7 days for shipping. They are offering a 200 dollar shopping spree if you buy before july 2. Mike

I ordered the HS500 from Crutchfield the other day but I wish to go look at it on sony's site. I noticed it is no where to be found. It used to be there. Did sony pull it from the shelves? Mike

Frank : Thanks. I got mine from crutchfield and it hasn't arrived yet (they even haven't shipped it) but i am so excited. FIrst new TV in 9 yrs. IT looks sweet in the store. I think it is the best I have looked at and I have been searching for a very long time. You will enjoy it. mike

I finally bought a new TV after 9 yrs with my RCA 31 inch. I got the Sony 32HS500. I know it isn't the most awesome set out there but it took me 3 months of research on this site and others to nail down what I wanted and what I wanted to pay. My main question is this: Now what? When it arrives...

I don't want to even get started on DirecTV Customer service. It is so terrible. I went through that retention department because I was moving and I actually wanted to cancel and re-establish service later. This would permit me to get discounted receivers from retailers. However, they offered me...

Frank: I just bought the same set from Crutchfield. How did you get it so cheap? I know best buy gives out coupons now and then and damn, I just moved and I bet mine are in the mail. I did get a 200 dollar shopping spree thing from Crutchfield though. I reall think that set looks nice. I...

What should a novice Home Theater guy do? I have lived with my RCA 31 inch for 9 yrs and I want to upgrade to something that will last me another 9. Should I really just suck it up and wait another year? I can do that. I at the typical American income household and this is a splurge for me. I...

I was at best buy on Friday and stumbled across this wonderful looking set. I did not want a RPTV but when I saw this it seemed perfect. However, I can't research diddly about it on the web! I do a google search and I find no review at all. I find a few sites that seem to be candy-coated...

I am very much ready to plunge into HDTV but I don't see a TV out there for me and perhaps someone knows of one I have missed. I believe I want 16:9 or am I wrong on that? Should I settle for a 4:3 like the XBR40? IF I am only going to make one purchase in the next 10 yrs should I wait? The...