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Are you running on your xbox 360 over component to your panny? thanks,jb

Thanks, does the xbox support component video? jb

I have a Panasonic 900. Right now I only have a PS2 conented with S-Video. It looks ok, but doesn't fill the screen. Does the Xbox display games in widescreen and fill the entire 16:9 screen? Also I only have component ran to the projector. Will/does the Xbox 360 or PS3 run HD,full screen...

I checked onkyo's site and it seems it will do the upconvert I need. Next questions, how well and useful is the net-tune and does it have an auto-tuning feature that let's me setup the speakers using a microphone? thanks,jb

Looking at onecall.com they list the 801 with Composite to S-Video Conversion, I need composite and S-video to upconvert to Component. Does anyone have a 801 and can tell if it it does the upconvert I need? thanks,jb

Here's what I'm thinking about. (All without hearing them, just good feedback from this forum) Athena ASR1 pair for 160 Athena ASC1 for 100 Athena ASF1.2 pair for 400 or ASB1 pair for 100 Dayton 10' sub for 100 I'm not sure if the $300 increase for floor speakers is worth it. I'm on a...

I went to a local higher end HT dealer and for around $2000 he was reconmending for a 5.1 system Paradigm espritv4b -- front cc170v4b -- center adp170 -- rear B&W ASW600 --sub and Denon AVR 1905 They sounded good, but I would really like to keep the price closer to the 1000-1500...

Are you asking a question for your own knowledge or questioning how good these projectors are? thanks,jb

Thank you everyone for all the great information. When I ran my wire I only ran a component for video. Looking at the two 720p projectors recommanded in this thread, they can handle hdmi. If i ever want to hook a computer upto the projector, should I run a hdmi cable? I read...

So your saying if I know I'm going to go with the panny. I could move the projector back, still have the 96 width screen and get a better picture? But since only the center of the bulb is being used for the entire picture, will it cause the bulb to burn out quicker, or am I total off. (very...

Anyone know about how long the power cord on the panny and sanyo are? thank you jb

ok, acording to http://www.hometheaterpeople.com/ The panny with a 96 screen can be between 11.2 - 22.3 for throw distance The sanyo with a 96 sceen can be between 11.1 - 14.5 for throw distance So If I put by my support boards for the projector around 13-14 back. that makes the zoom...

Well it sounds like I should look at the 720p projectors. I'll have to check out the reviews of both the panny and the Sanyo. I need to decide on a distance today, since I'm running my wires and will put 2 2x6's up for someplace to mount the bracket to once the drywall is up. So far only...

Thank you for your help. I have one other quick OT question. How close can I run an electric line to speaker wire and component cable, without causing interference? thanks,jb

I'll have to look when I get home, but I think I got 14 gauge. The middle runs will be about 25 feet for one of the speakers and 35 for the other. The back runs will be about 45 feet. thanks,jb

Will it cause any issues if one of the speaker wires for a rear speaker is about 10 ft longer than the other? I want to run the wire down one wall, then across the ceiling to the other wall. thanks,jb

Right now I looks like I'm going to have to put my sub right next to my front right speaker, if I want to have the sub in the corner. They will be about 10 inches apart. I haven't purchased anything yet, I just want to know if putting the speakers that close together will be an issue...

We will only be sitting about 11-12 feet back. Should I look at a DLP if I need to sit that close? The issue with the video cable is more of where to run it, the route, and how to leave it so it isn't damaged during drywalling and is still easy to access after drywalling. thanks,jb

I'll have to take a look at the flexable pipe, I maybe able to do that. I'd have to get pipe big enough for all three ends of the component to fit though. Is a HDMI or DVI conector wider than the 3 conponet ends combined? Also I'm looking online to buy the long component cable. Blue Jeans...

I will be watching DVDs and TV (Analog and SD, I have charter cable and they still have about 70 analog channels) I'm not ready to pay for HD yet when there's only like 10 channels. I also want to hook my up my PS2 and play video games on it. I want a 16x9 screen. Are manual plug screen...

Yeah, that's another issue, I won't be able to use pvc pipe, because its in the basement and I have to deal with duct work, water lines, and other stuff that runs to the floor above. I'm going to have to run the cable above and below all that stuff. How bendable are component cable to go...

I've ran speaker wire before but never video cable. My basement is getting finished and I want to get a projector. So I plan on running the wire before the drywall goes up. I figure I can just get a reciever that will upconvert everything to conpontent so I only need to run conpontent from...

I want a big picture. The room is about 19X12 I've been looking at projectors, (96 inch screen width) but I'm not handy when it comes to hand tools and the installers I found around here only want to sell $3500 or more projectors. Plus, I need an electic screen so that looks to be another...

What are my options for connecting a computer to a TV or projector? S-Video,VGA,HMI,others? thank you jb

I thought you could get about 2000 hours with bulbs now. That's about 5 hours of viewing each day. What's a bulb cost 200-300? I like the idea of the 100 inch screen. From my lite research on flat panels, the biggest is about 40 inches if you don't want to pay 5000+ Thank you for your...

I'm having my basement finished. They are starting on it Monday. The room is 20x12. A set of stair coming down is on one end and a egress window on the other. I think I want a projector with a screen that pulls down from the ceiling. I want to be able to view DVD's,TV, and PS2 on this. I don't...

If you know of a digital set that is in the same price range I'm all ears :-) Thats my budget for now and I needs something other than my current 19 inch set to watch my DVD's on. Could you give me more reasoning on why you'd go with the Toshiba or the Hitachi. Why do you say analog is...

I'll looking at 3 projection TV Toshiba 53ax62 $1200 at ABC warehouse Hitachi 50FX20B $1200 at ABC warehouse Magnavox 55 $820 at Bestbuy ( Floor model ) Here's what I know, the magavox needs a shield for the screen (150 at BB). I don't feel good about the Magnavox brand, but with a...