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  1. RichAS

    Any advantages of upconverting dvd signal ?

    Thanks guys. I had a feeling thats what you were going to say becuase its what I thought also - but just wanted another opinion to confirm. Thanks for your help.
  2. RichAS

    Any advantages of upconverting dvd signal ?

    Ok here is my 2nd question in this forum. If I connect my DVD player to the back of my Sat receiver which is DVI connected to my TV - the manual says the sat receiver will upconvert the signal from DVD but that does not mean the picture will be upconverted. So what do you get by...
  3. RichAS

    5.1 versus 7.1

    SummyD I would definately run wires for 7.1 and even 9.1 and 12.1 (eventually they will be available)! Believe me 7.1 is better than 5.1 just as 5.1 was better than Stereo Surround (as I call it 3.0 or 3.1 with sub). Its just a matter of getting used to it. Your mind plays tricks on you...
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    Monster Cables - are they really better?

    Ok Here is the question. If you compare the specs of a Monster Cable with another know name brand cable manufacturer - and if the specs are the same wouldn't there preformance be the same? Many stores push Monster cables as the best. Against no name brands perhaps there is a difference...
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    DVD component connect vs HD upconversion for DVD

    John No sure what you mean with "one line composite" connection from DVD to back of Sat HD receiver. I have 3 Composite lines going from back of DVD receiver (typical red/white/yellow) to back of HD Sat receiver which is suppose to do video upconversion. The question is this I guess: Is...
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    DVD component connect vs HD upconversion for DVD

    John yes I meant to say composite RCA connectors on back of Dish HD satellite receiver - thats where I connect my Philips DVD player which allows for video upconversion to HD of my DVD players signal. I know there are no HD DVD movies yet, but was trying to figure out if progressive scan...
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    DVD component connect vs HD upconversion for DVD

    Ok Here is the question. I am getting a rear projection TV - over 50 inches - either LCD from Sony or Lcos from JVC. I have an HD Satellite receiver from Dish network - model 811. I have a philips DVD player dvp642. I want to know which is the best connection for my DVD player so I can get...
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    tv viewing distance reference chart

    This is my first post. I am in the market for a 60 inch tv - definately projection but not sure if DLP, LCos, or Sony's LCD projection. My problem is I am not sure if 60 or 54 inch would be best. In store I like the 60 inch better. Standing in front of screen the 60 inch looks fine in both HD...
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    Pioneer VSX815 vs Panasonic SAXR70s

    Ok this is my first post on here. I am in the market for a complete home theater (speakers, receivers, TV, etc). I will leave the TV decision for later - all I can say for sure is that it will be HDTV capable since I subscribe to DISH satellite service and will be getting HD package. I've...
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