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Replace 35" TV with something bigger

I have built a great surround sound system around my old 35" television, which works well, but is pretty small when watching widescreen DVDs. What do you suggest for a larger screen? My 19x16 room can be dimmed, but can not be made completely dark(except at night). I need to put my center channel speaker somewhere also.(currently under the 35" TV)
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elgordo
530 posts
 
Sit closer. I've never seen a projection TV that I could stand to watch. JMHO.
plato
1,543 posts
 
Some of the new HDTV-ready rear projection models are excellent if the convergence is set properly, but this can vary a bit from sample to sample. I own a Hitachi 43" HDTV-ready RPTV and I think it has more detail, depth, and richer color palette than many direct-view models I've seen. I recently saw a 53" HDTV RPTV wide-screen model that looked great too. You may want to check some of these models out. I'm really glad I went for the larger screen. The off-axis viewing problems still exist with PRTVs, but The way my room/seating is arranged it is a non-issue for me. Good Luck!
streetdaddy
349 posts
 
i AM ALSO GETTING CLOSER TO BUYING A RPTV. iVE DONE QUITE A BIT OF RESEARCH AND NARROWED DOWN TO TOSHIBA 56H80 AND PHILIPS 55 INCHER. gO TO PRICESCAN.COM FOR CHEAPEST PRICE.
kthomas
911 posts
 
As always, it depends on your budget. If you can go >$3500, I'd look at one of the Pioneer Elite PRO models, a Mitsubishi or a Sony. If you want to stay below $3K, I'd look at Toshiba or a cheaper Sony. But, absolutely, upgrade the display if you really like HT, preferably to about 55". It makes the experience MUCH better and, at least for me, the RPTV's look pretty awesome.
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