HDTV & Audio FAQ, Accessories and TV area setup Official Post Vol. That time again...

[luckyp90]

Originally Posted by BK201

Originally Posted by YoungTriz

well monoprice is your friend, did you ever calibrate your tv?

I have no idea what that means.
I would like to know what are some good movies titles that are worthy of being displayed on an HDTV.
The only reccomendation I've got so far is Casino Royale.

http://www.avsforum.com/a...showthread.php?t=1168342

 

[bk201]

Originally Posted by YoungTriz

dark night? pixar movies?

I liked Dark Knight I got to see it a couple years ago on blu ray on a 32' in 720p.
Yeah man I'll all ears. What pixar movies do you recommend?
Thanks in advance.

@luckyp90 Thank you sir.

 

[bkmac]

This might be a random question for this thread, but I'm hoping someone can help me with my confusion.

This is what my DVD cover/box-set looks like. Notice, it does not have the blue Blu-ray banner on top. However, all of the discs say Blu-Ray on them.

For the record, I bought this months ago (I'm talking back in November) at a Wal-mart, and I just opened it now, out of the saran wrap, so it's a legit copy, I'm just confused.

What gives?

 

[queencitysneakerqueen]

Originally Posted by BK201

Originally Posted by YoungTriz

well monoprice is your friend, did you ever calibrate your tv?

I have no idea what that means.
I would like to know what are some good movies titles that are worthy of being displayed on an HDTV.
The only reccomendation I've got so far is Casino Royale.

Cloudy with a chance of meatballs and I'm not joking I've watched this movie like 5 times and I just got my HDTV in March...I have to get the 3d blu ray next

 

[iheartboost]

My HDTV only has one HDMI input, I have a PS3 and FiOS HD. I'm getting tired of switching out all the time, is there something I can buy so that I can switch input modes from my TV?

 

[mez 0ne]

Look up HDMI switchers, and be sure to read the reviews on them.

 

[jae oh en]

^
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10110&cs_id=1011002&p_id=5310&seq=1&format=2

i was in the same boat. bought that and it does the job for my 360/ps3/cable box. and it's pretty small and easy to hide too.  

 

[iheartboost]

Originally Posted by jae oh en

^
http://www.monoprice.com/products/p...=10110&cs_id=1011002&p_id=5310&seq=1&format=2

i was in the same boat. bought that and it does the job for my 360/ps3/cable box. and it's pretty small and easy to hide too.  

Thanks Jae, does picture quality so far from the HDtv or gaming system?

 

[jae oh en]

^there's no quality loss that i can notice. i haven't felt the need to look into other HDMI switches since buying the one from monoprice. only complaint i have about it is that the LEDs on the front needed to be electrical taped because they were bright as hell. other than that, it works exactly as advertised. 

 

[iheartboost]

^ Thanks.

It came in today, setup was easy. I love it. Just what I needed.

 

[osh kosh bosh]

Originally Posted by QueenCitySneakerQueen

I just purchased the Sony KDL46HX800 my Best Buy had it on sale for $1199.99 normally $2499.99 I originally went to the store for the Samsung UN46C6300 now I have to figure out if I should wall mount or not and if I should get the 3d blu ray player for $200 or spend $300 and get a PS3 oh and what to do about a sound system anyways very useful thread

are you prepared to buy a 500 replacement bulb in a 2 years?

 

[mez 0ne]

Sony KDL46HX800


Awesome TV.

 

[dabossofbosses]

are you prepared to buy a 500 replacement bulb in a 2 years




that would be really heavy use replacing in two years..  i owned a sony 70xbr950 mid 2000s that cost me a grip and i watched it alot and the bulb last me close to 4 years... also you can find sony bulbs for alot less not direct from sony

 

[desertdunk 34]

Ok NT I have a problem just bought a tv and surround sound but the surround isn't working with my tv more specifically only my front speakers are working yet when I play a DVD it works on all speakers so I know it isn't the speakers but I cannot figure this out. help!

 

[queencitysneakerqueen]

Originally Posted by Osh Kosh Bosh

Originally Posted by QueenCitySneakerQueen

I just purchased the Sony KDL46HX800 my Best Buy had it on sale for $1199.99 normally $2499.99 I originally went to the store for the Samsung UN46C6300 now I have to figure out if I should wall mount or not and if I should get the 3d blu ray player for $200 or spend $300 and get a PS3 oh and what to do about a sound system anyways very useful thread

are you prepared to buy a 500 replacement bulb in a 2 years?

School me/put me on...I did tons of research and maybe I missed this

Is there anything I can do to make the current bulb I have last longer I'm at school/work most of the day so I usually watch tv for a couple hours a day and I'm worried because me room is extremely hot will that do damage to the tv

 

[andrew630]

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[thegoogler]

Can someone recommend me some 2.0 or 2.1 speakers for the tv, budget is 200$

 

[zdawgz]

Anyone have the LG 47LV5500? Thinking about pulling the trigger, but I want to hear some opinions on it first.

 

[4wrestling]

Ordered the Samsung PN59D7000 (plasma), 3D kit, and 3D blu ray player bundle off Amazon. Says it will be here between the 15-20th. ANXIOUSLY waiting.

 

[4wrestling]

PN59D7000 came this morning.  Blown away by it without any real calibration yet.
Running break in slides right now.  Going to give it a good 150-200 hours of use before calibrating, but wow, this TV is awesome.

 

[theone218]

^ what is this calibrating you're talking about?

 

[4wrestling]

Not using the default out of the box picture settings.

 

[scott frost]

This questions blows, so I apologize, but what's the best bang for the buck in the $1,500-$1,800 range?

 

[4wrestling]

 

[fraij da 5 11]

^ I need a stand that will fit my Center speaker... Guess ill have to wait til i get a bigger TV though. Big #*% stand like that would look stupid with my 42" panny.

I need a 60"