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

[mondaynightraw]

budget?

 

[Nike Jordan]

Originally Posted by mondaynightraw

budget?

$250 max.

 

[mondaynightraw]

http://www.amazon.com/Kli...cs&qid=1274916330&sr=8-1

 

[h3at23]

Just bought the Panny p50g20! Should be here this Friday! Can't wait ! 5,000,000:1 native contrast ratio FTW ! nnarum, did you get yours ?
I bought the panny p50g10 just last year (Novenber) and I loved it! 
TV Roster

Sony 52z5100 (LCD)

Panny p50g10 (PLASMA)

Panny p50g20 (PLASMA)

Zenith z20la7r (LCD)

 

[bhupy]

So my friend was moving out and let me have a pair of his in-wall Klipsch Synergy SCR-2 speakers. Would you guys recommend me keeping these or just selling them on Craigslist or something. Would you consider these decent speakers. It seems like they are going to end up costing me a lot of money to get an AVR and sub. What is your guys' advice on my situation?

 

[donpoppa]

i just picked up the Samsung LN40C630K1F for $750 at bestbuy today

 

[rfx45]

Hello everybody. I am looking into buying a sound bar that I can connect directly to a bluray player or satellite/cable box w/o an extra receiver. These are my choices, which one is the best option for me? 
http://www.bestbuy.com/si...%20bar&cp=1&lp=6http://www.bestbuy.com/si...%20bar&cp=1&lp=9http://www.bestbuy.com/si...%20bar&cp=1&lp=8




http://www.bestbuy.com/si...20bar&cp=1&lp=12

 

[jackiechizzan]

Looking into getting the Polk Monitor 70s. Is an Onkyo HT-RC160 enough to drive them (80 watts per channel)?

Currently running Paradigm Cinema 90's now, which are supposed to be one of the better HTIB, but it's lacking the fullness of a floorstanding speaker.

 

[usa pride4life]

Im trying to set up something for a living room about 18X15, thing is am I better off with something like this from BB

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panason...stem/9775601.p?id=1218171553856&skuId=9775601

for example, or should I not go inbox. I wan't it to be quality, for music, movies and such. I know I'll probably be looking to spend a lil more than that, whats a good set up run for, ~2k?

 

[mondaynightraw]

Originally Posted by RFX45

Hello everybody. I am looking into buying a sound bar that I can connect directly to a bluray player or satellite/cable box w/o an extra receiver. These are my choices, which one is the best option for me? 
http://www.bestbuy.com/si...%20bar&cp=1&lp=6

http://www.bestbuy.com/si...%20bar&cp=1&lp=9

http://www.bestbuy.com/si...%20bar&cp=1&lp=8




http://www.bestbuy.com/si...20bar&cp=1&lp=12

I hate sound bars but the first one is cool

Originally Posted by jackiechizzan

Looking into getting the Polk Monitor 70s. Is an Onkyo HT-RC160 enough to drive them (80 watts per channel)?

No..

Originally Posted by USA Pride4Life

Im trying to set up something for a living room about 18X15, thing is am I better off with something like this from BB

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panason...stem/9775601.p?id=1218171553856&skuId=9775601

for example, or should I not go inbox. I wan't it to be quality, for music, movies and such. I know I'll probably be looking to spend a lil more than that, whats a good set up run for, ~2k?

You'll need to sacrifice

what's more important music or movies?

 

[usa pride4life]

Im gonna go with music. Will the disparity between the music and movies/everything else be significantly different?

 

[mondaynightraw]

Since music is more important, get a sub in a sealed box.

for movies, go ported.

 

[rfx45]

Originally Posted by mondaynightraw

Originally Posted by RFX45

Hello everybody. I am looking into buying a sound bar that I can connect directly to a bluray player or satellite/cable box w/o an extra receiver. These are my choices, which one is the best option for me? 
http://www.bestbuy.com/si...%20bar&cp=1&lp=6

http://www.bestbuy.com/si...%20bar&cp=1&lp=9

http://www.bestbuy.com/si...%20bar&cp=1&lp=8




http://www.bestbuy.com/si...20bar&cp=1&lp=12

I hate sound bars but the first one is cool 

It's for the bedroom so I need something that can save some space and will be better than the stock TV speakers. The first one can be connected to Bluray or Cable/Satellite box directly right? 

 

[mondaynightraw]

Yes

 

[h3at23]

I am pissed off. My Panny 50g10 got the panasonic blinking light of death this morning

Thank God it's still under warranty

Panasonic's viera concierge service is amazing though! They went out of their way to ease my pain. a technician will be here next Wed to take care off everything. Thank God for my 50g20!

Here's something you should know it you get the panasonic blinking light of death, count the flashes. Google panasonic blinking light of death + the amount of flashes. Than make sure it's covered  and what is covered under warranty (if you're still under warranty).

Don't buy extended warranty from anyone but squaretrade.com

 

[4wrestling]

Newegg has the Pioneer VSX-1020 onsale for $450.

http://www.newegg.com/Pro...lickDeals-_-NA-_-NA-_-NA

 

[4wrestling]

Newegg has the Polk Monitor 60's onsale for $108 shipped

Polk Audio Monitor 60 Black Floorstanding Loudspeaker $108 (starts midnight PST)http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882290017

use code EMCYTYS26 to drop price to $105 +$3 s/h

 

[4wrestling]

Logitech Z-2300 THX certified speaker system $92 after $40 MIR and $18BCB @ Tigerdirect.com Free Shipping

Tigerdirect.com has the Logitech Z-2300 2.1 speaker system for $149.99 Free shipping:

http://www.tigerdirect.co...Y-abgkI7S13Oj8jvpKwoYF7g

$40 mail in rebate
http://images10.newegg.co...lickDeals-_-NA-_-NA-_-NA

$18 bing cashback.

$92 shipped.

 

[4wrestling]

Walmart has Klipsch Synergy C-1 Center Channel Speaker for $48. Select free site-to-store shipping. Next lowest on Google Products is $79 shipped.

 

[kartoon2005]

Newegg has Klipsch HD 500 5.1 Speaker Set + Onkyo TX-SR508 7.1 Home Theater Receiver for $600 with free shipping.

1. Add Klipsch HD 500 to cart
2. Enter promo code FREEGFT68A
3. Onkyo TX-SR508 Receiver will be added automatically
4. Total will be $600

Link to the Klipsch HD 500 - http://www.newegg.com/Pro...spx?Item=N82E16882780018

via slick deals.

 

[kelislafroy]

Originally Posted by nnarum

120hz is a gimmick. I'd get a plasma over LCD anyday. Samsung, Panasonic, and Pioneer all make great plasmas. Panny and Pioneer being the better of the 3.

 nice. you work at an electronic store? 
I wouldn't say 120 hz is a gimmick, so to say, as much as an introduction for 240 and 3D TV's.

 

[unbornseed]

Originally Posted by kelislafroy

Originally Posted by nnarum

120hz is a gimmick. I'd get a plasma over LCD anyday. Samsung, Panasonic, and Pioneer all make great plasmas. Panny and Pioneer being the better of the 3.

 nice. you work at an electronic store? 
I wouldn't say 120 hz is a gimmick, so to say, as much as an introduction for 240 and 3D TV's.

he's right to a certain extent. I don't use by 120 feature on my LCD ever and I have no issues.  Plasma vs LCD/ED argument is apples and oranges. It's really up to the viewer. They all have their issues...you just gotta go with what looks best to you.

 

[nychiphophippo]

bored and feel like talkin home theater, but i just saw avatar on blu-ray on my 50" panasonic 700u and i can honestly say it crapped on the 50" LG thats about 2-3 years newer (09 model) that i have in my basement. that TV is a beast and i honestly feel that at times it looks significantly better than the samsung pn50c550 i have in my bedroom (a 2010 samsung model) all the TVs are 1080p btw.

also, the pn50c550 has to be one of the WORST TVs with image retention (no burn in though.) i have never noticed it even once on the LG or panasonic, but the samsung is absolutely horrible with image retention. i hope its just that it needs more time to break in but at this point with ab 200 hours of viewing i really doubt thats the problem.

 

[mojodmonky1]

Just a heads up to anyone looking for a cheapie HDTV. I was looking for a mid to lower tier set for my kitchen so I can watch while I cook, and came across a decent buy.

I just picked up a 40" 120Hz 1080 LCD for $499 shipped (no tax to CA) from Conns.com. It is a Toshiba Regza 40XV645U model. I think this would be a good enough TV at a low price point if youre looking for something to put in the bedroom.

 

[skunkindunks]

I know the budget is low but for $200 what speakers would suggest for a medium size living room with a Sony Bravia and ps3. Would you go new or used? Thanks.