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It's been a long time since I have done much with my home theater. After moving 3 years ago I still have not hooked up my surround speakers because of placement. I've finally decided to get some in ceiling speakers for my surrounds, and I want to future proof myself. I will only have 2 surrounds...

I have stepped away from the display forums for a couple of years and man how things have changed quickly. Around 4 years ago I bought a 47" Panasonic HDTV RPTV and quickly fell in love with it. Around 2 years ago I bought a 34" Sony XBR Tube HDTV and also really loved it. Both sets I paid to...

I just order the 34XBR910 with the free matching stand, and I am trying to find out if the stand comes preassembled or do I have to build it myself. I ask because the delivery people will place the tv on the stand, but only if it is put together. If it comes broken down I have to arrange to get...

I am looking at getting a 34" CRT TV for my living room. I have decided to go with the Sony, of which there are two sets, the 34HS510 and the 34XBR910. I was set to go with the HS because it really is good enough for me, but I found a deal that will put the XBR at $200 more. You see, I need...

I'm sure some people liked it, but I have to say, it was not only the worst CSI I have ever seen, but one of the stupid show's of all time. I did not find either story interesting, and the whole animal thing was just down right irritating. I know the show is not realistic, but this was just...

I'm looking at replacing my 27" Panasonic Superflat TV (10 years old and still working great) with a slightly larger, HDTV set. Since my cable company is carrying HDTV now for free I would love to watch these shows in my basement without going into my basement to watch it on my 47" Panny HDTV...

NYPD Blue, one of my favorite shows, is having it's season premier this coming Tuesday. What is amazing to me is that it is the first Tuesday of the new season. NYPDB always starts half way though the season. It seems like a first to me...

I have had a 47" Panny HDTV for 2 years now and I love it. Recently my cable company started carrying several HDTV channels, so I'd like to replace my living room TV (27" Superflat Panny) with an HDTV. I have no idea what is out there, and more importantly, what is affordable. I was able to...

I have to be upfront, I have not followed the DVD-A vs SACD battle at all. In fact, I do not even have a receiver with a 5.1 input so I won't even be able to listen to this new sound field. But I am at a point that I am looking at getting a new DVD player. It must be 5 disc as well as...

Anyone watch this show tonight? I really enjoyed it. I could not belief half the stuff they showed or said on the show. Some of it was a little over the top, but still great. Looking forward to next week!

I was asked by a friend today to help her look for a new set for her. She is leaning towards plasma. Everyone I know wants a plasma TV. I tell them that the picture is not as good and it really suseptible to burn-in, and that unless they need the space they should consider an RPTV. At least...

I have had my JVC XV-S65 progressive scan dvd player for the last year and a half. I just made my first cd filled with MP3's and I am very disappointed with it. First of all, it only plays the MP3's through the analog outputs. I guess I can live with that if I have to, I mean obviously the...

I was all set to watch Miracle's last night at 10PM after The Practice, when what comes on but yet another The Practice. My Replay TV guide, and my cable box guide, showed Miracles was supposed to be on. Is this show cancelled? If not, they certainly aren't giving it the best opportunity to...

I have read the thread at the top of the page regarding component video switchers and I am not sure what to do. Currently I have a Sony STR-DA30ES receiver. It has been a great work horse for me for the past 4 years and I have no complaints. It has 80watts x5, DD and DTS. I am pleased with it...

It's almost halfway though, and I'm guessing... the doctors daughter is a ghost, giving the information to her father I hope I'm wrong and that the show is not this predictable, but I'm enjoying the show non the less.

I tried to search on this but the search function is disabled. Can anyone tell me how good the picture quality is on HBOhd? I will be getting that channel through my digital cable company this Thursday and I was curious what I can expect. Previously I had a Samsung 165 OTA HDTV reciever to go...

I am helping a friend set up a new home theater and I am looking at the current offering of receivers. I am amazed at how many have only a few digital inputs. My 5 year old Sony ES has 4 optical and 1 coax digital in. I was looking at some new Onkyo's units and they only have 2 optical on 1 coax...

Ok, tell me, am I crazy? I have a 47" Panasonic RPTV (PT47WX51). I sit approx. 7' away. Calibrated to the best of my ability using VE, doing convergence, E and Mechanical Focus, all in 480i mode. My cable looks crappy, but my DVD's look pretty good. I fully admit that I have not calibrated my...

Ok, it is late Tuesday night, and I have around 80 photos that I would really, really like to have for a party on Saturday. I uploaded the photo's to Walmart, but I am not sure if I should have them print them and I will pick them up at the store, or just burn it to a CD and take that locally...

I know there have been lots of 'advances' with remotes. As of right now, I use around 5 different remotes for all of my gear. I have the opportunity to purchase a new in box Marantz RC5000 for $100. I think it is worth it, but maybe not if there are much better now. Is it still worth it?

What gives? I just hooked up my panny 56 to the 47" and gave it a whirl. I noticed immediately that the picture is much softer then before. I checked out the convergence and everything is fine (well, same as it was). My Avia settings all seem the same as well (I also have defeated SVM and Red...

I did not think I would be buying an HDTV for years to come, at the earliest. But with prices coming down, and my desire to watch DVD's at their highest possible picture quality has really got me thinking. As of now, I will only be watching DVD's and some standard TV on it. I will not be...

When traveling, what do you guys store your DVD's and CD's in? In college I had a CaseLogic cd carrier with a poly sleeves, and because of the heat my CD's stuck to the plastic. When I pulled the CD's out, much of the paint on the label side stuck to the lining, ruining my CD's. A couple of...