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  1. MarshawnM

    ESPN-HD write Dish and ask for it!

    All, If you have DishNetwork service and a HD setup (6000, TV, etc), go to this link and write how you want ESPN-HD in April. I just spoke to a nice lady in tech support and she said that this is a great way to get Dish to carry it. I heard some rumors around it costing, but she mention that...
  2. MarshawnM

    ESPN-HD write Dish and ask for it!

    All, If you have DishNetwork service and a HD setup (6000, TV, etc), go to this link and write how you want ESPN-HD in April. I just spoke to a nice lady in tech support and she said that this is a great way to get Dish to carry it. I heard some rumors around it costing, but she mention that...
  3. MarshawnM

    Sonys KP-57WV700 opinions?

    Crew, Has anyone seen this new Sony? Any opinions on it? I have a Mits 55908 which I think is stunning, but it lacks all of the new digital connections (DVI and 1394 Firewire). I know about Mits "upgrade ability guarantee" but I'm not sure if Mits will go the DVI route being that all of their...
  4. MarshawnM

    WEGA XBR and Mits 6030 progressive scan player

    All, I have a question about my XBR400WEGA (36in) and the Mits 6030 DVD player I picked up for my bedroom. I purchased a Mits 6030 progressive scan DVD player. Which is connected via component connections (input 5 on the back of the Sony). I set the Mits for 16:9 display, progressive output...
  5. MarshawnM

    The Sopronos in HD this year?

    Does anyone know if DirecTV will carry The Sopronos in HD this year? Thanks. -Chill
  6. MarshawnM

    Problems with Pioneer Elite VSX-24TX

    Pioneer Elite VSX-24TX I recently returned from Florida with five speakers from my old prologic days (Infinity Video One center, two Infinity 425, and two Infinity 225). Since my HT in the living room is set (Onkyo 898, B&W 603S2 for fronts and B&W 602S2 for rears along with B&W Center...
  7. MarshawnM

    Mits 55819 Availibility?

    All, I decided on the Mits 55819 over the Sony 57hw40, but now every dealer I talk to says that they won't have one until March! Is there something going on with this model? Recall, discontinue, newer model around the corner. Any info would help. I can get the Mits for about 2500, does...
  8. MarshawnM

    Opinons on which widescreen RPTV

    Crew, OK, I'm ready to go rear projection. I'm looking for at least 55 inches and of course 16x9. Cost? No more than $3500, the ex-wife may hear about it and drag me back into court! I see that the new Mits are due out soon, what is the word on them? I was thinking of Mits anyway since...
  9. MarshawnM

    HD Content in my area

    All, A while ago a member give me a web page that showed what OTA HD content was in my area by zip code. Does any one know the web site? I live in Pittsburgh, so I get CBS in HD now via Direct TV. This web site was great, if any knows what it is, please post a reply. -Marshawn
  10. MarshawnM

    Martin Logans Aeon vs. Ascent

    All, I have the upgrade bug again. This time I'm looking to upgrade my speakers. I have the B&W 603S2'S in front, B$W 602S2'S in the rear. I looking at the Martin Logans Aeons or the Ascents. My room size is 14x14x10. I current have an Onkyo 797, my question is for the size of my room...
  11. MarshawnM

    Superbit DVD help please

    Can some explain to me? 1. What are Superbit DVD’s? 2. Why I care? 3. How I take advantage of this format? 4. Can my Denon 2800 DVD use this format? Thank you, Marshawn
  12. MarshawnM

    Aspect Ratio for HD-HBO and HDSHW

    Forum, I'm looking to buy an HD Direct TV box and one thing occurred to me. Does Direct TV broadcast HD programming in a "standard" aspect ratio or do they leave the content as is from HBO and SHOWTIME? If Direct TV does send the programming out in a "standard" aspect ratio, what is it...
  13. MarshawnM

    HD newbie here..confused help please!

    Forum, I’m new to the HD world, so if this all basic, please forgive me. My question is this. If I buy a HD Direct TV receiver with the correct dish, and an antennae (for local HD broadcasting), will I still get HD programming that is not broadcasted locally in HD, but is broadcast national...
  14. MarshawnM

    Sony KV-36XBR400 WEGA and 16:9 enhanced DVD's

    Forum, I and a friend are having a disagreement. I have an XBR400WEGA (Sony). I say that when I view DVD's that are 16:9 enhanced, I'm getting the same picture that I would with a TV that naturally 16:9. Being that this mode is HDTV ready (just add HD decoder). Also, only DTVs can take...
  15. MarshawnM

    Sony XBR400WEGA and 16:9 DVD's

    Forum, I and a friend are having a disagreement. I have an XBR400WEGA (Sony). I say that when I view DVD's that are 16:9 enhanced, I'm getting the same picture that I would with a TV that naturally 16:9. Being that this mode is HDTV ready (just add HD decoder). Also, only DTVs can take...
  16. MarshawnM

    Velodyne vs SVS

    All, First off, thanks for your opinons on speaker selection in the $2100 dollar range. J you where right on with the B&W's. We listened to them all day (about four hours). My buddy went with this B&W LCR6 S2 (Center) B&W 603 S2 (FR & FL) B&W 602 S2 (RL & RL) I traded in my Infinity's for...
  17. MarshawnM

    All five channels and a sub for $2100, suggestions?

    Hi, I'm helping a friend build his first HT. We are looking for speakers to consider, besides the Infinity Interlude series, which I have. He wants to stay in the same price range as the Interludes, which is about 2100 dollars for all five channels and a sub(10 inch). His reciever choice is...
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