The "Ask Any Question about HDTV or Audio" Thread

I'm currently in the market for an LCD HDTV - I want to avoid Plasma due to the problem with burn-in (I know it's getting less and less, but I want to protect my investment).

The TV will be used primarily for 360 gaming, with an hour or two of standard arial TV viewing (as in a normal signal, not HD) each night. I will also watch movies on the TV, currently on the standard 360 but soon using the HDDVD drive. I only have the 360 connected (no DVD player, I use the 360) and audio is not a problem because using the VGA cable I connect the audio to an amp and speaker system.

I have around £900 to spent on the TV, and have been looking at the following models.

http://www.comet.co.uk/cometbrowse/product.do?sku=318019&tab=specification

http://www.comet.co.uk/cometbrowse/product.do?sku=355941&tab=specification

http://www.comet.co.uk/cometbrowse/product.do?sku=364045&tab=specification

Any recommendations based on experiences with the sets, and what I want to use it for?

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see how easy it is to put up a lame post...stick to the discussion on this forum ... it's all about answering questions on HDTV

Why is everyone going LCD? I thought DLP was supposed to be the best for gaming? In fact I seem to remember reading somewhere that samsung was working with microsoft on their new tv's for specifically that reason.

Is it because of the size? Or because you have to change the bulb every couple years? Or is it the rainbow effect?

I have played the 360 on an older samsung DLP and I must say that it was the best looking graphics I have ever seen. I wanted to sell my 51" crt rear projection immediately and go get one.

Just curious as I am in the market for a new tv for gaming/movies, etc., and had my mind made up that I was going DLP until I started reading that everyone is buying LCD flat panels now.

Ive heard that samsung does not record the contrast ratio the same as sony does....

If so Can you tell me the differance between these 2 tvs

$4800 http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/servlet/ProductDetailDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&productId=1003081

$3500 http://www.samsung.com/ca/products/tv/lcdtv/lns4695dxxaa.asp

Thanks I want to use which ever tv i buy for gaming mostly

I'm currently in the market for an LCD HDTV - I want to avoid Plasma due to the problem with burn-in (I know it's getting less and less, but I want to protect my investment).

The TV will be used primarily for 360 gaming, with an hour or two of standard arial TV viewing (as in a normal signal, not HD) each night. I will also watch movies on the TV, currently on the standard 360 but soon using the HDDVD drive. I only have the 360 connected (no DVD player, I use the 360) and audio is not a problem because using the VGA cable I connect the audio to an amp and speaker system.

I have around £900 to spent on the TV, and have been looking at the following models.

http://www.comet.co.uk/cometbrowse/product.do?sku=318019&tab=specification

http://www.comet.co.uk/cometbrowse/product.do?sku=355941&tab=specification

http://www.comet.co.uk/cometbrowse/product.do?sku=364045&tab=specification

Any recommendations based on experiences with the sets, and what I want to use it for?

renegadeds

I've ordered a new LCD HDTV, a Sony KDL-40W2000. When it arrives it will be used for my 360, and in the future HD-DVD, maybe Blue Ray, who knows. Any tips on how I can get the most out of it?smiddyman

Why is everyone going LCD? I thought DLP was supposed to be the best for gaming? In fact I seem to remember reading somewhere that samsung was working with microsoft on their new tv's for specifically that reason.

Is it because of the size? Or because you have to change the bulb every couple years? Or is it the rainbow effect?

I have played the 360 on an older samsung DLP and I must say that it was the best looking graphics I have ever seen. I wanted to sell my 51" crt rear projection immediately and go get one.

Just curious as I am in the market for a new tv for gaming/movies, etc., and had my mind made up that I was going DLP until I started reading that everyone is buying LCD flat panels now.

cryofreeze

Ive heard that samsung does not record the contrast ratio the same as sony does....

If so Can you tell me the differance between these 2 tvs

$4800 http://www.sonystyle.ca/commerce/servlet/ProductDetailDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=10001&langId=-1&productId=1003081

$3500 http://www.samsung.com/ca/products/tv/lcdtv/lns4695dxxaa.asp

Thanks I want to use which ever tv i buy for gaming mostly

Liquid_Cool

[QUOTE="renegadeds"]

I'm currently in the market for an LCD HDTV - I want to avoid Plasma due to the problem with burn-in (I know it's getting less and less, but I want to protect my investment).

The TV will be used primarily for 360 gaming, with an hour or two of standard arial TV viewing (as in a normal signal, not HD) each night. I will also watch movies on the TV, currently on the standard 360 but soon using the HDDVD drive. I only have the 360 connected (no DVD player, I use the 360) and audio is not a problem because using the VGA cable I connect the audio to an amp and speaker system.

I have around £900 to spent on the TV, and have been looking at the following models.

http://www.comet.co.uk/cometbrowse/product.do?sku=318019&tab=specification

http://www.comet.co.uk/cometbrowse/product.do?sku=355941&tab=specification

http://www.comet.co.uk/cometbrowse/product.do?sku=364045&tab=specification

Any recommendations based on experiences with the sets, and what I want to use it for?

GalvatronType_R

In fact, after doing a bit of research, my options are now the Samsung listed in my original post, the Toshiba in my original post, and this Toshiba:

http://www.comet.co.uk/cometbrowse/product.do?sku=355461&tab=specification#spec

It's the model up from the one in my first post. It's the same size, but has 3 HDMI inputs instead of 2, supports 1080p, and has a CR of 3500:1 instead of 1000:1. Also if buying from Comet it includes an Onkyo sound system.

Obviously if it's not worth the extra £300 on that TV, I would go for one of the other 2. Just throwing that one in there ;)

In fact, after doing a bit of research, my options are now the Samsung listed in my original post, the Toshiba in my original post, and this Toshiba:

http://www.comet.co.uk/cometbrowse/product.do?sku=355461&tab=specification#spec

It's the model up from the one in my first post. It's the same size, but has 3 HDMI inputs instead of 2, supports 1080p, and has a CR of 3500:1 instead of 1000:1. Also if buying from Comet it includes an Onkyo sound system.

Obviously if it's not worth the extra £300 on that TV, I would go for one of the other 2. Just throwing that one in there ;)

renegadeds

What form of signal does coaxial DD send? I know about zero's and ones but does it have a load?Varese_basic

I recently purchased a 17" LCD HDTV that can be used for my PC/360. I'm not concerned on size for such things, plus it needs to fit in the area I want it for. I have a 52" in the front room. That said, What resolution or whatever would you reccommend for a 17"? 480, 720p, 1080i? I read on other forums that 480 is for 27" and smaller, 720p is for 32"-36", and 1080 is for 37" and up. So my question is knowing this, I should run it at 480p for best quality, but don't you need to be at 720p for HD?
m0ney78

Resolution has nothing to do with the size of the screen. For instance, most computer monitors have far higher resolution than HDTVs yet they are smaller.

The resolution you should use for your 17" LCD depends on its native resolution. If it's anywhere below 1920x1080, use 720p. This is only a wild guess but I imagine that your LCD's native resolution is 1024x768. If this is the case, use 720p.
GalvatronType_R

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=203533407&adid=17662
Alright I am definitely thinking of getting the tv above. It has got great reviews and I love the price. I do have a few questions.
Do you think this tv is worth the price? Also is there anything you would recommend I buy to give me a better experience with this tv?
Micah_

i have a really old receiver and i am looking into getting a new one.  My question has to do with what type of settings i should look for.  i have surround sound now but i hear everything out of all speakers.  For example if something explodes behind me i hear it out of front and rear speakers.  if something happens in front of me i hear it in the rear as well as the front.  i think its cause its not digital?

also i guess onkyo and Yamaha are the good brands.  are there other brands to look at?  any receivers you recommend?  i want to make sure it has HDMI up converting (i don't want to have to run lots of cables like i do now)

thx for your help

i got one for you. with my current setup, there's no good way to wire the sw output to my sub without running a big ugly cable across my room, its an apt so i cant mess with the walls much. it there any wireless solution where i can plug a transmitter into the sw output of the receiver and a receiver across the room to plug into the powered sub? i tried a buttkicker wireless link which advertised that it works with powered subwoofers but it did not work. comp_atkins

i have a really old receiver and i am looking into getting a new one. My question has to do with what type of settings i should look for. i have surround sound now but i hear everything out of all speakers. For example if something explodes behind me i hear it out of front and rear speakers. if something happens in front of me i hear it in the rear as well as the front. i think its cause its not digital?

also i guess onkyo and Yamaha are the good brands. are there other brands to look at? any receivers you recommend? i want to make sure it has HDMI up converting (i don't want to have to run lots of cables like i do now)

thx for your help

Goeben

i got one for you. with my current setup, there's no good way to wire the sw output to my sub without running a big ugly cable across my room, its an apt so i cant mess with the walls much. it there any wireless solution where i can plug a transmitter into the sw output of the receiver and a receiver across the room to plug into the powered sub? i tried a buttkicker wireless link which advertised that it works with powered subwoofers but it did not work. comp_atkins

Hi,

I have the HCL4715W I never used the HD feature for this TV and a few days ago I got a convert DVD player.. so I connected the cables to the DVD, works fine and then when I tried to swichted to 1080i the TV display showed  1080i and when I press play in the DVD player automatic swicthed back to 480p...  I tried over and over change the DVD player for another one and same problem.... can some one help me please? thank you !

Hi,

I have the HCL4715W I never used the HD feature for this TV and a few days ago I got a convert DVD player.. so I connected the cables to the DVD, works fine and then when I tried to swichted to 1080i the TV display showed  1080i and when I press play in the DVD player automatic swicthed back to 480p...  I tried over and over change the DVD player for another one and same problem.... can some one help me please? thank you !

ijpereyra

Hi,

I have the HCL4715W I never used the HD feature for this TV and a few days ago I got a convert DVD player.. so I connected the cables to the DVD, works fine and then when I tried to swichted to 1080i the TV display showed 1080i and when I press play in the DVD player automatic swicthed back to 480p... I tried over and over change the DVD player for another one and same problem.... can some one help me please? thank you !

ijpereyra

Damn I feel dumb, how do I use the ATSC tuner on a LN-S3238D........:) I just bought the thing. I read the manual and couldnt find a thing.Samurai-Cell

Has the response rate of LCDs caught up to that of CRTs yet? I know that CRT inheritly has better response times, which is why its is so widely used for gaming. But they said that LCD is catching up. Basically if I had a choice between getting a 1080i CRT with a 4:3 resolution would you take it over a 720p LCD thats widescreen for gaming? I'm not finding any widescreen CRTs for some reason. btw I'm getting a smaller sized screen [like under 32inch]. I don't need a large screen in the room that I'm talking about.bawkbawkboo1

I hope this isn't off-topic, this seems like the right place to ask this so forgive me if it is not, and if it's been asked before. I have a 42 inch Vizio 1080p television. I was looking at the plugs in the back of the thing to see exactly what I have back there, and I saw a plug marked "SERVICE". The plug input looks almost like a USB plug sort of(I know it isn't) what the heck is it? It seems almost every HDTV out there has this plug. Thanks in advance!

I have no TV stand. I was wondering if using my computer desk would be ok. What do you think? Does it look like I have a huge PC moniter?

http://img195.imageshack.us/i/tv013.jpg/

I have no TV stand. I was wondering if using my computer desk would be ok. What do you think? Does it look like I have a huge PC moniter?

http://img195.imageshack.us/i/tv013.jpg/

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