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Sony WEGA? SXRD? Rear Projection HDTV 50" 55" and 60" discussion
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diabolos
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20. October 2006 @ 19:32 |
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Actually old rules of thumb don't apply to these newer sets with higher resolution. A set that is 50" with a 1080p res should be watched for a distance of about 7 feet, 10-12 feet when watching standard def.
Check-out this viewing distance calculator for help...
http://www.myhometheater.homestead.com/v...calculator.html
Ced
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21. October 2006 @ 08:47 |
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I'm thinking about going into CC today & getting the 55 inch.
I'll be viewing the TV @10- 12 feet away. @ all times.
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21. October 2006 @ 10:43 |
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dabig25 , so basically you won't get the benfit at 10 to 12 feet with the 1080p res but you will with the 720p res
are you going with the Sony or the Samsung?
and remember you have 30 days to price match if the set drops in price
the Sony would still be my pic
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21. October 2006 @ 20:10 |
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aabbccdd
Yeah I got the 55 in. KDS55A2000.........w/ free delivery.
I'm gonna finance the difference. About $900 w/ 2 year protection plan included.
The financing is w/ NO interest till 2008.
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21. October 2006 @ 21:50 |
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dabig25 , you made the best choice the SXRDs look better than any of the LCDs.
remember i got the 60 inch for 3099.00 without the protection plan. if you decide within 30 days to exchange the 55" for the 60"
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22. October 2006 @ 08:40 |
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22. October 2006 @ 15:50 |
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I just saw that Best Buy has the same set I bought(KDS55A2000) for
$ 2519.99.
I bought it a CC yesterday for $2699.99. Will CC give me the difference ?
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aabbccdd
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22. October 2006 @ 15:53 |
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Yes there sure will. you will have to take the receipt in they will call Best Buy then give you the credit
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22. October 2006 @ 20:08 |
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@aabbccdd
I went into C.C. w/ the add from best buy. You had to order it online & then pick-up in store, to get it for that price.
Anyways C.C. still honored it. Got it for $2519.99. They gave me the difference back.
Not bad.
Also instead of them deliverying it on friday, there gonna deliver it on tuesday. Just in time to watch the World Series.
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aabbccdd
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22. October 2006 @ 20:23 |
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great you are going to love the set
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diabolos
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23. October 2006 @ 15:58 |
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Best Buy would have gave you 110% of the difference!
:)
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23. October 2006 @ 16:11 |
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but I had to get it @ CC.
I had $2160 in store credit.
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24. October 2006 @ 20:50 |
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Just got my TV today......( Sony KDS55A2000
FREAK'N SWEET !! Even the wife liked it.
Got a question though about the 2 HDMI inputs.
1 has HDMI w/ R & L outputs.
The other has the HDMI only w/o R & L, if I hook-up my HD cable box w/ HDI only to that one, will I still be able to get sound through it ?
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24. October 2006 @ 21:16 |
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Thanks aabbccdd again.
Man you've been very helpful the last few days.
I currently have my OPPO DVD player hooked up to the HDMI w/ the R & L.
As soon as I get another HDMI cable from work, I'll hook-up my
HD cable box through the other HDMI input. I currently have it hooked up using composite cables.
Lovin' my set so far.
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24. October 2006 @ 21:29 |
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great its a very nice set
and Ced maybe i should go with the RX-V2700 heres what i compared
AV Receivers RX-V2600 RX-V1700 RX-V2700
PRICE
MSRP $1,399.95 $1,299.95 $1,699.95
TECHNOLOGIES
Digital ToP-ART ? ? ?
YPAO Automatic System Calibration ? ? ?
8 Ch Ext Input ? ? ?
CINEMA DSP Digital ? ? ?
SILENT CINEMA and Virtual CINEMA DSP ? ? ?
Dolby Digital EX ? ? ?
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 ? ? ?
HDMI ? ? ?
XM - XM Ready ? ? ?
Neural Surround ? ?
Made for iPod ? ?
XM HD Surround Sound ? ?
Network Receiver ?
Compressed Music Enhancer ? ?
ABT ?
Simplay HD ? ?
THX Select2 ?
SPECIFICATIONS
RMS Output Power (20Hz - 20kHz) 130W x 7 130W x 7 140W x 7
Total Power (20Hz - 20kHz) 910W 910W 980W
Dolby Digital EX/ Dolby Pro Logic IIx ? ? ?
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 ? ? ?
DTS 96/24 / DTS Neo:6 ? ? ?
Pure Direct ? ? ?
iPod Compatibility ? ?
Compressed Music Enhancer ? ?
Neural Surround ? ?
XM HD Surround ? ?
THX Processing Select 2
XM Satellite Radio Ready ? ? ?
HDMI (In/Out) (2 / 1) (2 / 1) V1.2a (3 / 1) V1.2a
Component Video (In/Out) (3 / 1) (3 / 1) (3 / 1)
A/V Inputs (S-Video) 6 (All S-Video) 6 (All S-Video) 6 (All S-Video)
Digital Inputs/Outputs [O: Optical, C: Coaxial] (O: 5, C: 3 / O: 2) (O: 5, C: 3 / O: 2) (O: 5, C: 3 / O: 2)
Front A/V with Digital Input ? (S-Video / Optical) ? (S-Video / Optical) ? (S-Video / Optical)
Front USB Input For Flash Memory Drives ?
LAN Terminal RJ-45 Network Connection ?
D/A Conversion 192 kHz / 24 bit 192 kHz / 24 bit 192 kHz / 24 bit
Surround Programs 22 23 23
Night Listening Enhancer ? ? ?
Time Base Corrector ? ? ?
HDMI Up Conversion ? (Scale to 480p/ 720p/ 1080i) ? (Deinterlace 480p) ? (Scale to 480p/ 720p/ 1080i)
Component Video Up Conversion ? ? ?
S-Video Up Conversion ? ? ?
Dialogue Lift ? ? ?
YPAO (w/Optimizer Microphone) ? ? ?
On-Screen Display ? (With GUI) ? ? (With GUI)
Assignable Power Amp ? ? ?
Zone 2 Speaker Terminals ? ? (Zone 2 / 3) ? (Zone 2 / 3)
Zone 2 Output ? (With Composite video) ? (Audio Only) ? (With Composite video)
Zone 3 Output ? (Audio Only) ? (Audio Only) ? (Audio Only)
Zone Power Switching ? Main/ Zone2 / Zone3 (Front Panel) ? Main/ Zone2 / Zone3 (Front Panel) ? Main/ Zone2 / Zone3 (Front Panel)
Zone Remote Control ? ? ?
RS-232C Interface ? ? ?
+12V Trigger Output ? (x 2) ? (x 2) ? (x 2)
IR Ports ? ? ?
Receiver Manager Software ? ? ?
Speaker A, B or A + B ?
Selectable Subwoofer Crossover ? ? ?
Multi-Channel Decoder Inputs 8-Channel 8-Channel 8-Channel
Pre-Out All Channels ? ? ?
Learning Remote Capability ? ? ?
Macro Command Capability ? ? ?
Product Dimensions (W x H x D) 17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 17-1/4" 17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 17-1/4" 17-1/8" x 6-3/4" x 17-1/4"
Product Weight (lbs.) 38.3 37.5 37.9
Shipping Dimensions (W X H X D) 21-3/4" x 10-3/4" x 21" 20-3/4" x 10-3/4" x 21" 20-3/4" x 10-3/4" x 21"
Shipping Weight (LBS) 40 44 44
this is what i am not sure about can you help me out Ced
HDMI Up Conversion ? (Scale to 480p/ 720p/ 1080i) ? (Deinterlace 480p) ? (Scale to 480p/ 720p/ 1080i)
does this mean the RX-V1700 doesn't upconvert to 1080p def. ??
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BigMike2
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27. October 2006 @ 22:02 |
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Man it is really nice that Sony put the speakers on the bottom of this set. That was the only thing that kept me from buying the 2005 model. I think that my oak cabinet will swing the 55" set. I'm gonna have to go by CC and see what kind of deals they have. The nearest BB is about 45 miles away.
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27. October 2006 @ 22:58 |
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remember mike CC will Price match Best Buy
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28. October 2006 @ 08:57 |
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BigMike2
Be careful if your gonna build a cabinet around your set.......
You don't want to block the air ventilation from the back of the set.
If you don't have enough air flow, could cause early bulb failure.
Here are Sony's specs, for clearance measurements...Hope this helps.
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/4636/a2000clearancetw8.jpg
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BigMike2
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29. October 2006 @ 19:06 |
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Thanks guys for the info, I've played the CC vs BB price game a couple times.
My cabinet issue is the width not the depth. This Sony isn't as deep as my current Toshiba 50" analog RP set. So I'm good there on the cooling aspect.
I did make it into CC today (Sunday the 29th) and I really, really like this set. They had a 50" being fed by a DTV HD feed. Looked amazing. I made the sales guy show me all the SD channels as well. They still looked good.
Now to convince the wife...
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29. October 2006 @ 20:00 |
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also Mike waiting till the 2006 models came out your getting a 1080p set which is an upgrade from the 2005 models . and yes this is the best looking picture on the market other than the 6000.00 plus Pioneers
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30. October 2006 @ 08:33 |
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I'm a little late on this part of the discussion but wanted to weigh in. I've got the 60A2000 and sit about 10 ft away. I've got to say that it is difinitely not too big for the distance. My subjective assessment is that it's just right. I had the mitsubishi wd-65732 and had to shift my eyes around the screen quite a bit so I exchanged it for the Sony. SD signals (480p)can look pretty good with the proper adjustments and high def looks great. BTW, definitely SHOP AROUND. I got mine for $2800 with free shipping, no tax, and a free upconverting DVD player. I'm sure there are even better deals to be had out there, especially with the end of the year approaching.
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14. November 2006 @ 23:13 |
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2800.00 is a great deal there going for 2969.00 at best buy right now . i payed 3099.00 for my Sony SXRD 60"
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19. November 2006 @ 18:27 |
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Sorry for double post but forgot something Hey Guys i been looking @ the
Samsung HL-S6187W 61" DLP Projection TV to me it looks better than the Sony Grand WEGA XBR KDSR60XBR2 60" LCOS Projection TV.I was at BB and the two was beside each other.Tell me what does the Sony have over the Samsung before i buy the Samsung because i mite be missing something.Thxs
Its for my Blu-ray.
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