BrianMe
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I'm looking for a new TV in our new house. Originally I thought I wanted a 46" DLP, but after looking at the 52" JVC DILA models, I was blown away. My wife also walked into BB and said "I like that one the best" right away without me telling her anything.
The TV will be used in our family room and will primarily be used for SD TV, possibly HD in the future, and some movies. It's more of a casual use TV. The room is 16'X 24' and opens into the kitchen which is another 14' or so.
The biggest concern I have is proximity to the fireplace. Think of the room as one long room, including the kitchen and the family room, with the fireplace on the far wall. The best place to put the TV is in the corner next to the fireplace. It would only be about 4-5 feet from the fireplace (which is wood-burning and will be used occassionally). Should I be concerned? Moving down to a 46" would save some space, but not a ton.
Originaly my wife wanted a plasma. Considering it's a casual use TV, I was considering EDTV in the $2k range. BUT, the JVC can be had, delivered, for around $2200 from buydig.com and it is bigger, has a better picture, and doesn't have screen-door problems (which drive me crazy).
I've looked at comparable DLP and LCD models from Samsung, Sony, etc. and don't like any of the pictures on them.
I'm thinking this is the best TV for me, but I'd like to hear your feedback before I drop $2200. Now, the family room in the basement will have a FP...but that's for another day.
Brian
The TV will be used in our family room and will primarily be used for SD TV, possibly HD in the future, and some movies. It's more of a casual use TV. The room is 16'X 24' and opens into the kitchen which is another 14' or so.
The biggest concern I have is proximity to the fireplace. Think of the room as one long room, including the kitchen and the family room, with the fireplace on the far wall. The best place to put the TV is in the corner next to the fireplace. It would only be about 4-5 feet from the fireplace (which is wood-burning and will be used occassionally). Should I be concerned? Moving down to a 46" would save some space, but not a ton.
Originaly my wife wanted a plasma. Considering it's a casual use TV, I was considering EDTV in the $2k range. BUT, the JVC can be had, delivered, for around $2200 from buydig.com and it is bigger, has a better picture, and doesn't have screen-door problems (which drive me crazy).
I've looked at comparable DLP and LCD models from Samsung, Sony, etc. and don't like any of the pictures on them.
I'm thinking this is the best TV for me, but I'd like to hear your feedback before I drop $2200. Now, the family room in the basement will have a FP...but that's for another day.
Brian