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« Reply #45 on: October 12, 2007, 08:42:49 AM » |
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I've pretty much settled on the Onkyo TX-SR805 at the moment, but am waiting a few more weeks before pulling the trigger.
The reviews on the TX-SR805 are very positive other than some complaints about the lack of up-converting to 1080p. Is that something to worry about? Is up-converting viable technology - i.e. does it work? ('cuz there's always the 875  ) for upconversion your hd-dvd or blu-ray player will handle the old sd-dvds SD TV won't upconvert worth a *feces* anyways. if you have vhs, the nicer upscalers can do a bit with it, but not much. unless you really plan to watch a ton of SD material, i wouldn't worry about it. |
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« Reply #46 on: October 12, 2007, 09:16:44 AM » |
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I've pretty much settled on the Onkyo TX-SR805 at the moment, but am waiting a few more weeks before pulling the trigger.
The reviews on the TX-SR805 are very positive other than some complaints about the lack of up-converting to 1080p. Is that something to worry about? Is up-converting viable technology - i.e. does it work? ('cuz there's always the 875 ) for upconversion your hd-dvd or blu-ray player will handle the old sd-dvds SD TV won't upconvert worth a *feces* anyways. if you have vhs, the nicer upscalers can do a bit with it, but not much. unless you really plan to watch a ton of SD material, i wouldn't worry about it. Yep. When upscaling I'm of the opinion that just getting it to HDMI is good enough, as you cannot create resolution out of nothing and SD->1080 would likely look pretty crappy if you tried. |
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« Reply #47 on: October 12, 2007, 10:39:52 AM » |
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Fair enough. Might have to skip out early this afternoon and hit Riverdale Road (BB & CC within walking distance of each other). |
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« Reply #48 on: October 12, 2007, 01:11:09 PM » |
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HL-T5687S on sale for $18c at both BB & CC through tomorrow. Very tempting but I'll wait for Black Friday (actually, I'll wait for 30 days prior to Black Friday and maybe even get 10% back). I need to do more research.
No Onkyo at either location. Selection of AVR and HDV was pitiful.
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« Reply #49 on: October 12, 2007, 01:15:59 PM » |
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HL-T5687S on sale for $18c at both BB & CC through tomorrow. Very tempting but I'll wait for Black Friday (actually, I'll wait for 30 days prior to Black Friday and maybe even get 10% back). I need to do more research.
No Onkyo at either location. Selection of AVR and HDV was pitiful.
wouldnt surprise me if the 6187s is $2k or less for black friday. tried the circuit city store locator http://www.circuitcity.co...;zip=84104&oid=184107says the onkyo is in stock somewhere in SLC. |
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« Reply #50 on: October 12, 2007, 01:24:46 PM » |
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Interesting. Says they have it at the store I was just in. They didn't even have one on display. When I asked if they carry it the guy told me no. But, after an evening's research I think I'm more up-to-speed than him anyway. |
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« Reply #51 on: October 12, 2007, 01:37:32 PM » |
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Here is how the conversation goes regarding a future HD set-up with my wife? me: So my bonus is about here, how about that HDtv? wife: Well the kitchen still sucks donkey balls how about new cabinets, countertops and flooring? Our bathroom could use some updating as well. Oh yeah, I decided what color I want our bedroom painted, when are you starting on that? me:   wife: That's what I thought. You can get the TV after the kitchen is remodeled. Besides our TV (Sony Wega Trinitron) is perfectly fine. me:   |
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« Reply #52 on: October 12, 2007, 01:42:42 PM » |
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I'll bet to you the bathroom is just fine and the TV viewing sucks donkey balls. So.... Time in the bathroom = ~30 minutes a day. Time on front of the TV = ~3+ hours a day?? Tell me again where the bang for the buck is? |
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« Reply #53 on: October 12, 2007, 01:46:09 PM » |
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I'll bet to you the bathroom is just fine and the TV viewing sucks donkey balls. So.... Time in the bathroom = ~30 minutes a day. Time on front of the TV = ~3+ hours a day?? Tell me again where the bang for the buck is? Rick, I think you've inadvertently identified the crux of the matter. |
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« Reply #54 on: October 12, 2007, 01:52:15 PM » |
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I'll bet to you the bathroom is just fine and the TV viewing sucks donkey balls. So.... Time in the bathroom = ~30 minutes a day. Time on front of the TV = ~3+ hours a day?? Tell me again where the bang for the buck is? Rick, I think you've inadvertently identified the crux of the matter. hmmmmm  . I'm not married and forget these things |
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« Reply #55 on: October 12, 2007, 03:18:56 PM » |
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I don't want to buy a new AVR right now.
After one day of edumacation under my belt I can't really understand why you guys didn't laugh your arses off at this statement.  |
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« Reply #56 on: October 12, 2007, 03:34:47 PM » |
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I don't want to buy a new AVR right now.
After one day of edumacation under my belt I can't really understand why you guys didn't laugh your arses off at this statement. It rarely helps to tell someone the stovetop is hot - you need to touch it for yourself to learn. Reminds me of getting my previous new TV. All I wanted was a bigger TV, but then it was stereo... hmmmm, need an AV receiver to hear good sound..... and hell if I'm getting speakers may as well get a full 5.1 surround set.... oh, and now I need a progressive scan DVD player with component video to really see good DVD quality....... All I wanted was a bigger TV   |
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« Reply #57 on: October 12, 2007, 04:04:12 PM » |
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I don't want to buy a new AVR right now.
After one day of edumacation under my belt I can't really understand why you guys didn't laugh your arses off at this statement. It rarely helps to tell someone the stovetop is hot - you need to touch it for yourself to learn. I just returned from the "Did your TX-SR805 catch fire?" thread to read your post. LOL. |
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« Reply #58 on: October 12, 2007, 04:14:06 PM » |
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I just returned from the "Did your TX-SR805 catch fire?" thread to read your post. LOL.
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« Reply #59 on: October 12, 2007, 04:45:22 PM » |
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Interesting. Says they have it at the store I was just in. They didn't even have one on display. When I asked if they carry it the guy told me no. But, after an evening's research I think I'm more up-to-speed than him anyway. they usually aren't on display. just a box on the floor mixed in the other onkyos. i doubt the employees even know how to connect them properly  |
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