mypasswordis Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 (edited) Did you hear that Sony's changing the name of their PS3 online network from Playstation Network to Playstation Notwork? Edited May 11, 2011 by mypasswordis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CD44hi Posted May 22, 2011 Report Share Posted May 22, 2011 (edited) We are looking to get a 42-46 inch 1080p. Nothing fancy, best if under $750. I will most likely get it through Amazon. I saw recommendations for TVs in this range/specs in this thread around Oct-Nov of '10, but I think those are already not available. Could you guys recommend a few TVs? We are back in the US after 2 years, 4 months overseas! Edited May 22, 2011 by CD44hi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manaox2 Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 We are looking to get a 42-46 inch 1080p. Nothing fancy, best if under $750. I will most likely get it through Amazon. I saw recommendations for TVs in this range/specs in this thread around Oct-Nov of '10, but I think those are already not available. Could you guys recommend a few TVs? We are back in the US after 2 years, 4 months overseas! I like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-VIERA-TC-P46S30-46-Inch-Plasma/dp/B004M8SBGG $763.38 Read the reviews to get an idea of what it has over older plasmas. Don't discount the DLNA and webapp features like netflix built in too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 because after all, spending $200 to get a bluray player or $99 to get an appletv certainly is too much to tip the balance over any other tv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhjazz Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Now I need to figure out the audio. Floor standers are not going to cut it. I may need to go the soundbar route. Or maybe get an A/V receiver and do (small) 3.1 until I can get a man cave. Underrated Jamo C603 Speakers. I bought a pair in June of 2009 and really like them. I was amazed that with an old receiver they sounded great, and when connected to my bigrig system they surprised me with some great sound. Not totally refined or anything, but great for their price range. I can't imagine a better deal for $300 speakers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusty Chalk Posted May 23, 2011 Report Share Posted May 23, 2011 Plus: hawt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadphoneAddict Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 (edited) Underrated Jamo C603 Speakers. I bought a pair in June of 2009 and really like them. I was amazed that with an old receiver they sounded great, and when connected to my bigrig system they surprised me with some great sound. Not totally refined or anything, but great for their price range. I can't imagine a better deal for $300 speakers. EDIT - I need budget speakers for my 40 watt vintage Marantz, and I like Jamo. I have their 2-way in-wall speakers in my family room that sound pretty good, so these might suit me as well. Edited May 25, 2011 by HeadphoneAddict Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhjazz Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 These sound worlds better with the grilles off. The grilles are this strange plastic mesh with grille cloth over the top. I'm sure they were trying to make them safer for the speaker drivers within. Remove them for sure. My first pair of Jamos were the CS5 self-powered computer speakers. I wish they still made these. Bi-amped two-way speakers with 1/8" headphone output. Except that the volume pot is scratchy and needs replacing (definitely doing that this fall), mine are still kick-ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeadphoneAddict Posted May 26, 2011 Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 These sound worlds better with the grilles off. The grilles are this strange plastic mesh with grille cloth over the top. I'm sure they were trying to make them safer for the speaker drivers within. Remove them for sure. My first pair of Jamos were the CS5 self-powered computer speakers. I wish they still made these. Bi-amped two-way speakers with 1/8" headphone output. Except that the volume pot is scratchy and needs replacing (definitely doing that this fall), mine are still kick-ass. I'll put them at the top of my short list. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CD44hi Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 I like this one: http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-VIERA-TC-P46S30-46-Inch-Plasma/dp/B004M8SBGG $763.38 Read the reviews to get an idea of what it has over older plasmas. Don't discount the DLNA and webapp features like netflix built in too. Thanks for the recommendation. One of the reviews said it isn't great for daylight viewing, that wouldn't be good in our case. Do plasma TVs (all?) suffer from this to some extent? How about LED-based ones? Any alternatives would be greatly appreciated! I am planning on ordering in a few days. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Most complaints about tvs are like audiophiles complaining about their gear. Don't stress it, modern plasma tvs all look great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cetoole Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 My plasma looks great, unless in bright sunlight. Its really shiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 Most complaints about tvs are like audiophiles complaining about their gear. Don't stress it, modern plasma tvs all look great. These are wise words. I am very happy with my 50ST30 and likely would have been happy with a "lesser" model. I just wish these things didn't skimp on the HDMI inputs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 my receiver has multiple inputs, I only need 1 on the tv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Monkey Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 I have the non-receiver setup. I'm ghetto. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CD44hi Posted May 27, 2011 Report Share Posted May 27, 2011 http://www.amazon.com/VIZIO-XVT373SV-37-Inch-Internet-Application/dp/B003GDFJTU/ref=sr_1_4?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1306465471&sr=1-4 This one looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CD44hi Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 Ok, got the aforementioned machine. It's great! Amazon and Netflix widgets work fantastically and surprisingly well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
909 Posted June 4, 2011 Report Share Posted June 4, 2011 a few days ago, somewhat by happenstance, i had the brief opportunity to check out the Samsung D8000, picture quality is quite spectacular to say the least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mypasswordis Posted July 6, 2011 Report Share Posted July 6, 2011 We got a LG 47LW5700 which I think is Costco's version of the 5600. It's too bad they had nothing between 47" and 55". It seems nice, the horizontal viewing angle isn't too bad. The 3D vertical viewing angle isn't good, but why would you watch TV/movies not at eye level anyway. Passive 3D ftw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhjazz Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 I saw the 65" VT30 this weekend. Pretty amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhjazz Posted July 7, 2011 Report Share Posted July 7, 2011 I saw the 65" VT30 this weekend. Pretty amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhjazz Posted July 17, 2011 Report Share Posted July 17, 2011 I am very happy with my 50ST30 and likely would have been happy with a "lesser" model. This is good info for me. Thanks Monkey. I'm currently stressin over the differences. Saw the VT and GT yesterday. But they were in completely different parts of the store I was at, so it was pretty difficult to see differences. That didn't help. (Well, that and the over-egoed salesman. His name should have been Dick.) This tv will be in our living room, but not really there for movies and such. It looks like the VT is really hotrodded for movie playback with all top-end features, "cinematic playback", "infinite black", etc. So maybe the GT will be where I land. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphsci Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 So you did such a great job of recommending an AV Pre/pro that I am going to ask for an HDTV recommendation. I want to replace the bedroom television. Currently it is a 32" 720p JVC. The new one should be a minimum of 37" with a max of 40something. Needs to do 1080p and a minimum of two HDMI inputs. All else is up in the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 60" panasonic plasma Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morphsci Posted December 8, 2011 Report Share Posted December 8, 2011 (edited) I'm OK with that but I would be immediately vetoed by a higher authority. Also, will not be purchasing until after the Holidays. Edited December 8, 2011 by morphsci Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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