HDTV

***Ed Blown Vert*** · 11-15-2006, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by SSwt00SS

sweet jesus ED, now I see why you get pissed when you have to go to work. I wouldn't want to leave a set up like that. Burned a hole in your sofa yet?

Screw the sofa, I want theater seating

Here are my side and rear speakers

With all this, how could anyone not like HD.

**SSwt00SS** · 11-15-2006, 05:38 PM

Originally Posted by Ed Blown Vert

Screw the sofa, I want theater seating

Here are my side and rear speakers

With all this, how could anyone not like HD.

I'm up for adoption ED, potty trained even, what do you say...?

bonus: I work on Ls1's...

**94z28l** · 11-15-2006, 09:06 PM

i'm gettin a 42" hdtv for my room with surround, i work at best buy so i get a discount on it, i've been drooling all over the tv's for the last month, they're awesome

**SeVeReDiStOrTiOn** · 11-15-2006, 09:19 PM

Originally Posted by SLIM_DURST

is it really that great? or once you get used to it, you're just back in the same situation - just enjoying the show itself, rather than caring if you can see a pimple on someone's face now where you couldnt before. personally, I'm fine watching a free tv someone was throwing away, over $3000 for some 32 inch HTDV, which actually doesnt really look that much bigger... but if you are rich it's another matter cause you're jsut looking for shit to dump your money into.

It really is worth it especially now that HDTV's aren't that expensive anymore. Yea there are still expensive ones that have all the new tech but my 34" sony widescreen CRT was only like $1100.

Plus the HD channels on cable are growing all the time...all of the local channels and most of the premium channels like HBO have a HD channel now.

Originally Posted by Ed Blown Vert

Yes it is that great. And with surround sound 7.1 its even better.

I won't watch any SD channels. Only HD. I even use a HD-DVR now.

62" DLP 1080p Mits

1080p...damn dude that's got to look awesome. Are you going to buy a HD-DVD or Bluray player too?

***Ed Blown Vert*** · 11-15-2006, 10:20 PM

Originally Posted by SeVeReDiStOrTiOn

1080p...damn dude that's got to look awesome. Are you going to buy a HD-DVD or Bluray player too?

Eventually, but I hate that there are two formats. I am waiting for one to emerge. Or a player that will do both.

**zbizkit** · 11-16-2006, 05:35 AM

watching sports in HD rocks

**NICKLE57** · 11-16-2006, 05:52 AM

Originally Posted by SLIM_DURST

is it really that great? or once you get used to it, you're just back in the same situation - just enjoying the show itself, rather than caring if you can see a pimple on someone's face now where you couldnt before. personally, I'm fine watching a free tv someone was throwing away, over $3000 for some 32 inch HTDV, which actually doesnt really look that much bigger... but if you are rich it's another matter cause you're jsut looking for shit to dump your money into.

Yes HDTV is worth it. Also you should really go check prices. For $3000 you can get a lot more than a 32"TV. I just got a 62" Toshiba 1080p with stand and a nice surround sound system for less than $2600.

Here is a pic during the setup.

**94z28l** · 11-16-2006, 07:32 AM

alot of that has to do with whether you go plasma, LCD or something like dlp projection

**minty99z** · 11-16-2006, 06:31 PM

Originally Posted by NICKLE57

Yes HDTV is worth it. Also you should really go check prices. For $3000 you can get a lot more than a 32"TV. I just got a 62" Toshiba 1080p with stand and a nice surround sound system for less than $2600.

Here is a pic during the setup.

give some info on the model you bought and where you got it....

**Too Fast** · 11-16-2006, 06:50 PM

We have had HDTV for 18 months now, there is nothing like it. Football games are like being there. And the sound! Conan the Barbarian is on some new Hi-Def channel right now, incredible. Have you seen the Claritan clear commercials? That is similar to the difference between reg vs. HDTV. So much more intense, clear and bright.

**whitelightnin99** · 11-17-2006, 05:18 AM

i just got my Dish HD last night on my 57" Hitachi and its unbelievably clear. WAY better than my parents Direct TV setup. They get like 6 channels, i get 25 HD channels- im extremely happy!!!!

**StangKiller615** · 11-17-2006, 07:31 AM

Originally Posted by whitelightnin99

i just got my Dish HD last night on my 57" Hitachi and its unbelievably clear. WAY better than my parents Direct TV setup. They get like 6 channels, i get 25 HD channels- im extremely happy!!!!

You can see every wrinkle in those old fart sport commintator's face.

**whitelightnin99** · 11-17-2006, 07:37 AM

you really can. and although its a much crisper picture, even the colors and such are amazing. i dont think ill ever scan my standard satellite channels again

**StangKiller615** · 11-17-2006, 07:38 AM

Originally Posted by whitelightnin99

you really can. and although its a much crisper picture, even the colors and such are amazing. i dont think ill ever scan my standard satellite channels again

HD will spoil you.

***Ed Blown Vert*** · 11-17-2006, 10:14 PM

And games on HD

**D!ck** · 11-18-2006, 09:57 AM

Originally Posted by 94z28l

alot of that has to do with whether you go plasma, LCD or something like dlp projection

correct. crt and plasma are the only two that have perfect contrast and color. lcd is just above crt projection. lcos are the best big screens, with dlp just under them in color. big screens also have a more narrow angle of viewing. all things to consider in a big purchase.

oh, and for those that dont know about lcos. Liquid Crystal on Silicone

go crt, or plasma. for a 32" you can get a crt for less than 900 dollars.

once you go hd. you get pissed watching the game with family in standard def!

**Too Fast** · 11-18-2006, 10:34 AM

We have a 34" CRT. Blacks are just that: BLACK. Not dark grey. And yes, it has 180 degree field of view. Looked at projections before I got this one, and I can't stand to always have to be in the sweet spot to see a bright picture.

**Hurley711** · 11-18-2006, 12:32 PM

HD IS NOT a waste of $$$ IT's leaps and bounds better than reg TV. Not even an argument. And as far as the $3000 wasted comment, where are you shopping at? Sony Wega 50 in are going for right at $2k and the 42 are under $2k. Shit I picked up my 61 inch RCA DLP 2 years agao for $2749.....talked them down $1000 but hey that's what haggling is for right?

Gave away my 27 inch tube TV in the bedroom for free to a friend and picked up a 26 inch widescreen LCD for $899 6 months ago

**Hurley711** · 11-18-2006, 01:30 PM

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sony-...oductDetail.do

60 inches on sale for $2700 click the see sale price in cart

**D!ck** · 11-18-2006, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by Hurley711

HD IS NOT a waste of $$$ IT's leaps and bounds better than reg TV. Not even an argument. And as far as the $3000 wasted comment, where are you shopping at? Sony Wega 50 in are going for right at $2k and the 42 are under $2k. Shit I picked up my 61 inch RCA DLP 2 years agao for $2749.....talked them down $1000 but hey that's what haggling is for right?

Gave away my 27 inch tube TV in the bedroom for free to a friend and picked up a 26 inch widescreen LCD for $899 6 months ago

61" rca dlp. my neighbor has a brand new one. i was not impressed at all. i kinda felt bad for him. he was saying it looks like that cuz he doesnt have hd. so i went and grabbed my hd dvr. watched samuel peter vs james tony. heavy weight fight. looked pretty ugly. not worth the price. another friend went and got the polaroid lcd, i think 36". dissapointment is what i saw.

check around before you buy. wouldnt want to be regretful about your choice