Just thought I would chime in.
If you plan on taking advantage of your local digital broadcasting, then you will want a 16x9 setup.
If you enjoy DVDs in widescreen mode, you will want a 16x9 set.
But...
VERY few programming solutions are available today that are 16x9.
But, again, if...
Just to add.
The current crop of 43" RPTV will consume less depth than a 38" tube.
But, for a set up in picture size w/o the "elephant in the livingroom" syndrome, consider a front projection system. They are VERY close in price (within $500 of a RPTV) and have excellent colors. Tubes...
"I need a player and receiver for under $300. What do you recommend? "
Well, why not go for a brand new JVC 6020 $199
http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S...X6020V&o=m&a=0
Or go with the JVC 7020 $299
http://www.crutchfield.com/cgi-bin/S...X7020V&o=m&a=0
The difference between the 2 is that...