I am just curious as to if it is posible to run the video strictly through an HDMI cable and the audio through the red and whites on the AV cable. Is this possible and what settings do I need?
the Onkyo SR605 is going to be one of the best and cheapest receivers you get get to decode both True HD and DTS HD. Kryloc is correct. the ps3 is not capable (yet-here's hoping for a firmware upgrade) of decoding DTS HD. It will extract the core DTS track instead which is obviously not as good. As for True HD, you are good to go with this receiver and some good speakers. The DTS HD thing is frustrating considering the majority of fox blurays use it.
As for a surge protector I would recommend it. However, I would not recommend a $189 surge protector. There are plenty decent protectors out on the market that are far less in price. Extended Warranty? Definitely not. Any consumer reports magazine will tell you that these are a complete rip off. Stores make a large amount of profit off of them and if for some reason the TV does break the repairs are usually within the ball park of what the warranty would have cost you.
I have done a lot of research on the 4065 and I really like it and I just don't see justification in buying a 120Hz model for 300-400 dollars more. Anybody have any advise on this? Is the 120Hz really worth the extra dough? Most research I have done states that its not all that special for the money(CNET did some testing awhile back). Any help here would be appreciated.
You are correct with the under 30" statement. Also, 1080p on anything 32" or smaller is insignificant. Its not distiguishable enough to tell a difference on sets that small.
As long as it meets your needs I am sure it will be adequate. I only offer this advise. Amazon.com will save you money for the exact same tv delivered to your door.
Why is there no DTS surround sound decoding with the 360? Have they ever added this feature with an update?(I usually do not update the 360 with the updates) My PS2 works flawlessly decoding DTS but when I switch over to the DTS track on the 360 I get absolutely nothing through my surround. Any input here would be appreciated.
Between your two choices I have this to say. The pioneer system would be the better option. RCA products are complete junk. I have gone through several of their products in my lifetime and they all are terrible.Also, Walmart in general is a poor choice for buying electronics. Pioneer makes some fairly decent products. I would recommend doing some research before you buy anything. For that price range I would recommend these:
The system provides quite a bang for the buck and they are THX certified which is really saying something about the overall quality of the speakers for the price. Logitech makes very good products. I have the more expensive Z5550 model and could not be happier.
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