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HDTV receivers. Does it matter?

Do all HDTV brand receivers have the same picture quality? Are all receivers sending a 1080i signal going to look the same to the naked eye if used on the same HDTV-ready set. Is the difference in brands and pricing due to features and less on picture quality. And can a weaker signal affect the sharpness of the HDTV screen. Or is the signal either in or out? Any opinions?
bthomp25
unsound
7,322 posts
 
I don't have any real experience in this regard, but I have heard that there can be serious compatability issues when mixing brands.
edesilva
768 posts
 
They are not all the same. Although, I gather some of the innards are OEM'd--I think the Sony and the Zenith, for example, share insides. When I was looking, I thought the consensus on www.avsforum.com (wackos as serious about video as a'gon users are about audio) was that Zenith's box was one of the best.
mejames
986 posts
 
of course they have different picture and sound qualities. The dish network 6000 picture quality is inferior to the direct TV high definition receivers IMO. the 6000 lacks some clarity.
joyride38
2 posts
 
I have RCA DTC-100 and Samsung STR-150. I hope I have the model # right?
They both ara connected to same outdoor antenna here in Los Angeles and both give great picture on My Toshiba and Pioneer HDTV. From this experience, I have to say one is paying for
features more than quality.
I use for O.T.A. stations only.
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