Finally! My new TV and a bonus

Nothingman · 03-16-2007, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by kurimski

In two weeks i'm getting an HD projector, 106 inch projector screen, and an 860 watt home theatre sound system. It's going to be like i'm at a movie theatre in my own house. My friend has a system set up similar to this and i fell in love with it and had to have it.

Good move on the projector. My father has a DLP projector he got on ebay for $700 and it looks amazing. It has a surprisingly good picture for the size. The picture isn't quite as good as HD but its definitely a better picture than a regular tv. With the projector and his amazing audio setup it really is like a movie theatre without all of the annoyances.

Nedrick · 03-16-2007, 01:13 PM

Originally Posted by CYKXBUT

Nedrick,
Sorry to say, it looks like hell there. Better bring it to my house. (I wish.)

jdoggivjc · 03-16-2007, 03:09 PM

I used to be an all-Sony guy, but have you seen the Samsungs in the stores? The picture is absolutely perfect! Plus I bought a 23-in Samsung flatscreen (couldn't find a Sony that size, and at the time my newly-married wife wanted to keep her small entertainment center). I'm now debating...

Nedrick · 03-16-2007, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by jdoggivjc

I used to be an all-Sony guy, but have you seen the Samsungs in the stores? The picture is absolutely perfect! Plus I bought a 23-in Samsung flatscreen (couldn't find a Sony that size, and at the time my newly-married wife wanted to keep her small entertainment center). I'm now debating...

You know what they say, "The bigger, the better."

brianhos · 03-17-2007, 03:09 PM

Originally Posted by Nedrick

After nearly 3 months of working and waiting, I was finally able to take my Christmas gift out of its box. HERE'S a photo of it - a beautiful 50 incher - as well as my tribute to the Cyclones. My wife gave me the green light to paint the logo on the sub-cellar door. Makes for quite the "Cyclone Room!"

Nice TV Ned....

We got a new one recently too, we added a new room on our house and got this TV

It is a 60" Sony SXRD micro projection TV. Basketball the last 2 days has been great on this thing in HD. Wife picked out the tv stand, I was originally not all for it, but once it came in, I think it ended up looking really nice.

Cyclone62 · 03-17-2007, 03:24 PM

Just out of curiousity, does everyone on this site spend money on their TV's, and say "forget it" about furniture? I've seen two huge TV's, and zero couches/sofas. Your houses look bare!!

ISUFan22 · 03-17-2007, 03:31 PM

For some, the TV comes first and then the furniture. We just got our new sectional & ottoman that goes nicely with the TV over a month after we had the TV.

And the color of the couch?

Methinks it will look great with some gold throw pillows. :)

conmebol · 03-17-2007, 03:43 PM

Originally Posted by jdoggivjc

I used to be an all-Sony guy, but have you seen the Samsungs in the stores? The picture is absolutely perfect! Plus I bought a 23-in Samsung flatscreen (couldn't find a Sony that size, and at the time my newly-married wife wanted to keep her small entertainment center). I'm now debating...

I concur, I think Samsung make soem of the nicest screen especially the LCDs. At the time I bought my panasonic 52", Samsung was about $1000 more, so I opted for the panasonic. Been very happy since

brianhos · 03-17-2007, 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by Cyclone62

Just out of curiousity, does everyone on this site spend money on their TV's, and say "forget it" about furniture? I've seen two huge TV's, and zero couches/sofas. Your houses look bare!!

I have a couch, loveseat and cuddler/ottomon coming in. We ordered it in Jan from Redekers in boone, but it has to be shipped from Italy, so we are still waiting on it.

cyQlone · 03-19-2007, 01:05 PM

The bad thing about projectors is when the bulb goes out, it's like buying a new TV everytime they do. Those things are expensive!

brianhos · 03-19-2007, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by cyQlone

The bad thing about projectors is when the bulb goes out, it's like buying a new TV everytime they do. Those things are expensive!

$200 buld being replaced every few years is not bad. I mean, you will probably only keep the tv what 4-6 years before the tech is outdated and you need to get a new one? If you add the cost of 3 bulds in to a micoprojector, it is still $1000 cheaper than plasma or lcd for a 25% larger screen.

bostinelosd · 03-19-2007, 01:20 PM

I bought a 65" Mitsubishi a few months back. We have been remodeling the room for a month and i havent been able to use it. I cry myself to sleep at night. I miss you Mitsie

cyQlone · 03-19-2007, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by brianhos

$200 buld being replaced every few years is not bad. I mean, you will probably only keep the tv what 4-6 years before the tech is outdated and you need to get a new one? If you add the cost of 3 bulds in to a micoprojector, it is still $1000 cheaper than plasma or lcd for a 25% larger screen.

I just had to order a new lamp for my projector at my job, and it was $450 dollars, and that was the cheapest price we could find.

ISUFan22 · 03-19-2007, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by cyQlone

The bad thing about projectors is when the bulb goes out, it's like buying a new TV everytime they do. Those things are expensive!

As Brian noted, that's not the case. You can't get a big screen TV for anywhere close to $200.

And, a few of the TV manufacturers are including a secondary bulb with their new sets.

ColoradoClone · 03-19-2007, 01:34 PM

It's funny that so many people are needing to add rooms for these tv's.

I'm in the same boat. I want a 46" sony bravia XBR, but have no place in the home to put it. To solve that problem, we're finishing the basement (complete with ISU Themed billiard room) so I have a place for that beautiful machine.

My favorite part, the home theater will have a secret bookcase door to a storage room! (I think it's a guy thing because I haven't found a woman yet that thinks that's a big deal... even my wife.)