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Re: System for under $3000
Why LCD?
You can get a 60" Mits rear projection DLP for under $1500.
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Re: System for under $3000
Well, a couple of things to think about. That's a big room. Why do you want to mount the TV on the wall? There's no benefit to doing that unless you need the space (and you don't). Too often, people sacrifice sound for video and I think that's what you'll be doing. Yes, you can get a great 50" display for under $3000, but then you'll have to rely on a HTIB to fill an 18'X22' room. Can't be done. In terms of the subwoofer alone, you'll need a good 12" sub for that space. That alone can cost you $500 - $750.
Last year, I wanted one of Mitsubishi's new Laser TV's when they came out, so to tide me over I bought a 65" Toshiba rear projection TV for $1200. Guess what? I love it and no longer have any interest in upgrading it. Doing something like that would allow you to spend $1500 - $1800 on audio. You could get a good sub ($500), a good receiver ($600), and some decent speakers ($600).
You won't be able to mount it on the wall, but it'll still give a very good picture.
You also need to keep your seating distance in mind. If you end up going with a 50" Plasma or LCD, you'll need to be sitting 7' or closer in order to take advantage of 1080p. You'll need to be sitting 10' or closer just to take advantage of 720p.
Going up to a 65" display (or even a 73" Mits if you really want to go big) allows for a lot more seating leeway.
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