HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

[koolbubbaice]

Re: LCD tv

That's true from what I've read. However, I also read that the bigger the set, the more noticeable the black problem gets. The article I read stated that LCD's in the 20-30" range show pretty good black levels, but the one's in the 40"+ range tend to display a darker gray image.

I'm not sure how true that is since I haven't seen this in person.

My friend 24inch Dell displays awful blacks.. He was playing Doom & could only get light grey..Killed the experience ibn my opinion..

[JohnnytheSkin]

Re: LCD tv

One more question to add to those above...what are you guys doing with your center channel speaker? Currently I have it on top of the TV, but the new DLP/LCD screens have only a two inch or so lip, which isn't conducive to setting a speaker on. The new Sony system I'm buying has a three inch deep speaker, which will fit fine and fairly stable, I'm just wondering if there is another option. I've seen some with the center channel placed BELOW the TV on top of a component...will that work? Have any of you done it? I can place the speaker on top of my new DVD player/receiver...should I? Thanks again, and hopefully I can get some comments and answers to my inquiries.

[FISH]

Re: HDTV Questions and Answer Thread

Center speaker should always be as close to the tv as possible, do what you have to do, below or above preferred but on the side is an option.

[Gilateen]

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Are LCD HDTV TV's prices going down? If so, I may need to wait to buy me this...Link

[Heelfan71]

Re: LCD tv

One more question to add to those above...what are you guys doing with your center channel speaker? Currently I have it on top of the TV, but the new DLP/LCD screens have only a two inch or so lip, which isn't conducive to setting a speaker on. The new Sony system I'm buying has a three inch deep speaker, which will fit fine and fairly stable, I'm just wondering if there is another option. I've seen some with the center channel placed BELOW the TV on top of a component...will that work? Have any of you done it? I can place the speaker on top of my new DVD player/receiver...should I? Thanks again, and hopefully I can get some comments and answers to my inquiries.

A center channel on top of the tv is usually too high. The best placement is even with your ears where ever you normally watch tv. Usually below the tv is better.

[Heelfan71]

Re: HDTV Questions and Answer Thread

Are LCD HDTV TV's prices going down? If so, I may need to wait to buy me this...Link

yeah, they are getting cheaper. You can get a LCD at Costco or Walmart really cheap too.

[Gilateen]

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yeah, they are getting cheaper. You can get a LCD at Costco or Walmart really cheap too.

The ones i have seen at WalMart are not HDTV LCD's...you also get what you pay for at WalMart...

[bigfnjoe96]

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Are LCD HDTV TV's prices going down? If so, I may need to wait to buy me this...Link

If you have the room why settle for that, when you can get this for less:

http://www.uecweb.com/index.php?p=product&id=187&parent=1

[Gilateen]

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If you have the room why settle for that, when you can get this for less:

http://www.uecweb.com/index.php?p=pr...d=187&parent=1

Well I got this in my bedroom. I wanted the other one for my computer area so I can connect my PC and video games and leave the room to the misses.

[bigfnjoe96]

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Well I got this in my bedroom. I wanted the other one for my computer area so I can connect my PC and video games and leave the room to the misses.

Man a 52' in the Bedroom. Talk about PIMPIN... Have you checked DELL. They have some nice WIDESCREEN LCD Monitors:

Here's an 26' LCD HDTV:

http://www1.us.dell.com/content/products/compare.aspx/tv_cat2?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs

Here's an 24' LCD Monitor:

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/ProductDetail.aspx?sku=320-4221&c=us&cat=snp&category_id=6198&cs=19&l=en&Page=productlisting.aspx

From what I've heard, these displays are gr-8 for gaming... Especially when hooked-up via VGA Cables

[Gilateen]

Re: HDTV Questions and Answer Thread

Man a 52' in the Bedroom. Talk about PIMPIN... Have you checked DELL. They have some nice WIDESCREEN LCD Monitors:

Here's an 26' LCD HDTV:

http://www1.us.dell.com/content/products/compare.aspx/tv_cat2?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs

Here's an 24' LCD Monitor:

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/ProductDetail.aspx?sku=320-4221&c=us&cat=snp&category_id=6198&cs=19&l=en&Page=productlisting.aspx

From what I've heard, these displays are gr-8 for gaming... Especially when hooked-up via VGA Cables

That Dell 26" looks cool and its under a $1k.

[bigfnjoe96]

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That Dell 26" looks cool and its under a $1k. I might have to go to Orland Mall to check it out today. Thanks.

NP..

[Gilateen]

Re: HDTV Questions and Answer Thread

Contrast level = 500:1....good or not?

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Though, at 700:1, many of the best quality LCD panels display sufficiently dark blacks to please even the most discriminating eyes.