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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: LePaul on March 14, 2007, 10:35:58 PM
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My parents recently took the plunge into a new TV. The ole 27" GE from 1981 finally started to fade to the point they couldn't take it anymore.
So they selected a nice Phillips LCD (37"), 1080i...nice TV for their needs. Thing is, the speakers on the TV are lousy. We expected this from the reviews we'd seen...but wow, these things are pingey.
Here's my pinch: They'd like to keep the audio budget to $500.
The LCD TV has a single HDMI connection that's available.
The HD Cable Receiver has an HDMI connection (out). Its connected to the TV via the 5 connectors (component).
They already have a DVD player that's newer (not HD/BluRay)....but fine for their uses. I'd like to find something minus the DVD player. With BluRay and HD being up in the air, I dont see them buying either of those media for now.
The bundle systems Ive seen on Sears, Best Buy and Circuit City have lacked HDMI.
I've spent the past hour or so reading various cNet reviews on receivers. After a while, I just got tired of reading em all and thought Id post here for some input. (This place is excellent for digital photography advice...and claiming to be things you arent!)
I suspect the best way to go is with a DTS/6.1 receiver and a decent speaker package.
Any suggestions!
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How's these for just $200 range?
(http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/products/7886/7886148_ra.jpg)
(http://images.bestbuy.com/BestBuy_US/images/products/7728/7728729_ra.jpg)
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7886148&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat40200050004&id=1149205464567
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7728729&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat40200050004&id=1140391964586
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This one has a funky name but this should satisfy their needs.
http://reviews.cnet.com/Onkyo_HT_S790_black/4864-6740_7-31930511.html?ctype=msgid&messageSiteID=7&messageID=2101148&cval=2101148
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What a nice son you are to help your parents look for this.
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Originally posted by 1K3
This one has a funky name but this should satisfy their needs.
http://reviews.cnet.com/Onkyo_HT_S790_black/4864-6740_7-31930511.html?ctype=msgid&messageSiteID=7&messageID=2101148&cval=2101148
I couldnt find that brand on Best Buy, etc
The other two you mentioned do not have HDMI at all
Thanks! Still looking
TexasMom: My Mom had polio as a girl so now she endures the post-polio issues. Since this limits how much she can be out and about at times, she loves her movies. She's alwas wanted a nice big screen and surround system. Im just making sure they get something decent. They dont mind paying extra for good stuff. They also dont want to buy some cheap.