What Rear Projection do you have? - Blu-ray Forum

redboxcar · 12-11-2008, 06:50 PM

Yesss, awesome first thread!

I have a 50" Sony SXRD KDS-50A2020...

I love everything about it. I've seen some TVs that are TOO bright and give an unrealistic picture (almost fake looking)... I think my TV gives an amazing picture and it hasn't given me a single problem yet (had it for almost a year now)... got it for $800 from Best Buy as a deleted model (not open box) last year...

Nemesis_Enforcer · 12-11-2008, 06:56 PM

I've got a Hitachi 51F510. I've had it for the last two years or so and I only have one complaint. For some reason when playing GTA IV on my xbox 360 the radar and my money meter get cut off. I just need to have someone calibrate it, or if anyone has any DIY instructions to fix this I would greatly appreciate it.

My bad it was the Hitachi 51F510, not the Hitachi 50F510

SellmeyourDVD · 12-11-2008, 07:01 PM

i've got a toshiba 720p rear projector, and it's EHHH. Compared to the LCd it looks HORRIBLE. It only cost 650 bucks though, so i guess you get what you pay for

Marquoz · 12-11-2008, 07:09 PM

56" Panasonic, and I love it!

Nemesis_Enforcer · 12-11-2008, 07:28 PM

I'm looking forward to eventually getting an LCD (I'm looking at the Samsung 650 series). Right now I plan to pick up a BD player within the next month.

PS34EVER · 12-11-2008, 07:28 PM

I own the Samsung HL-T5687s 56" 1080p LED DLP.

WONDERFUL TV!!!!!!!

Purplegrasshopper · 12-11-2008, 07:42 PM

Mitsubishi WD-73835

Best DLP on the market, imho.

Eagle_23 · 12-11-2008, 08:27 PM

Sony KDS 50A3000

jkwest · 12-11-2008, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eagle_23

Sony KDS 50A3000

me too!!!

and a Sony KDS E2000 in my game room.

Uniquely · 12-11-2008, 09:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PS34EVER

I own the Samsung HL-T5687s 56" 1080p LED DLP.

WONDERFUL TV!!!!!!!

Same here. Love it, except for the occasional popping sound the cabinet makes when it's really cold in the house.

My first hdtv was a 42" Sony Grand Wega LCD RPTV. It had one DVI and two components, and the only things that I could run on it that were even close to hd were my PC and my original XBox.

STARKILLER--1138 · 12-11-2008, 10:08 PM

KDS-55A3000. It's ok. Better than my Sammy, but I'm ready to try something else.

kingofgrills · 12-11-2008, 10:35 PM

I also own a Sony SXRD rear projector - the KDS-50A2000 . It delivers a ton of detail, with great black and gray levels, in a very film-like image.

Here it is:

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665092999

It's great for sports and fast moving images too, much better than LCDs.

HAMP · 12-12-2008, 03:44 AM

As my sig shows, I have the Toshiba 65HM167.
I love this thing, it show the games and movies beautifully.

darwin316 · 12-12-2008, 03:48 AM

I currently have a 4 year old 55" Sony LCD GWIV in the living room. It needs to get replaced soon.

ArkGuy · 12-12-2008, 06:44 AM

I have the Sony SXRD 60" XRB2. I forget the official model number but it's the one with the famous (or infamous) batwing speakers. Got it in March 2007 (just in time for March Madness!), just a couple of three months before they started disappearing. It has been a fantastic TV that never fails to impress. Even Wife, who claims no interest in home audio/video, will occasionally blurt out of the blue, "man, that is a geat picture."

No problems per se but this thing gets heavy use from our family and now I'm getting the warning message on start up that it is time to change the bulb. An extra one came with it. I just need to find it.

My neighbor kept saying he was going to get a flat screen LCD or plasma but ever time he came over for a game he'd bragg on our TV. Finally, he asked me to help him find an SXRD. We found one of the last SXRD A3000's in the state and he's loving it.

I still think Sony bailed on RPTV too soon. These are GREAT TV's.

ground chuck · 12-12-2008, 01:06 PM

see sig...now you know.

wostertag · 12-12-2008, 01:33 PM

Hitachi 57s715

PS34EVER · 12-12-2008, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robinandtami

Same here. Love it, except for the occasional popping sound the cabinet makes when it's really cold in the house.

My first hdtv was a 42" Sony Grand Wega LCD RPTV. It had one DVI and two components, and the only things that I could run on it that were even close to hd were my PC and my original XBox.

lol

So I am not alone in hearing the odd, loud cracking noise?! I thought I was going nuts...

phlydude · 12-12-2008, 04:15 PM

JVC HD-56FN97 - 56" LCoS RPTV

Mine pops too!

Starting to get a "yellow blob" caused by a warping of the blue filter in the projection unit...thankfully I have 2 yrs left on a 4 yr warranty. Also, the SSE is something that I could live without but it is generally OK unless something is really bright in color

eclimax13 · 12-13-2008, 03:55 PM

samsung hl67a750 for the main room...awesome tv and also solved the motion blur problem i have with the sony kds60a2020 i have in the bedroom...the sony is great but always had a problem with gaming.

12-11-2008, 06:50 PM	#1
redboxcar Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray collection:470 Trading Score:161	What Rear Projection do you have? Yesss, awesome first thread! I have a 50" Sony SXRD KDS-50A2020... I love everything about it. I've seen some TVs that are TOO bright and give an unrealistic picture (almost fake looking)... I think my TV gives an amazing picture and it hasn't given me a single problem yet (had it for almost a year now)... got it for $800 from Best Buy as a deleted model (not open box) last year... Last edited by redboxcar; 12-11-2008 at 07:46 PM.

12-11-2008, 06:56 PM	#2
Nemesis_Enforcer Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Northwestern, PA Blu-ray collection:118	I've got a Hitachi 51F510. I've had it for the last two years or so and I only have one complaint. For some reason when playing GTA IV on my xbox 360 the radar and my money meter get cut off. I just need to have someone calibrate it, or if anyone has any DIY instructions to fix this I would greatly appreciate it. My bad it was the Hitachi 51F510, not the Hitachi 50F510 Last edited by Nemesis_Enforcer; 12-12-2008 at 03:08 PM.

12-12-2008, 03:44 AM	#13
HAMP Banned Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Michigan Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:272 Trading Score:1	As my sig shows, I have the Toshiba 65HM167. I love this thing, it show the games and movies beautifully. Last edited by HAMP; 01-01-2009 at 02:11 AM.

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12-11-2008, 07:01 PM	#3
SellmeyourDVD Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:125 Trading Score:11	i've got a toshiba 720p rear projector, and it's EHHH. Compared to the LCd it looks HORRIBLE. It only cost 650 bucks though, so i guess you get what you pay for

12-11-2008, 07:09 PM	#4
Marquoz Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New Orleans Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:167 Trading Score:2	56" Panasonic, and I love it!

12-11-2008, 07:28 PM	#5
Nemesis_Enforcer Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Northwestern, PA Blu-ray collection:118	I'm looking forward to eventually getting an LCD (I'm looking at the Samsung 650 series). Right now I plan to pick up a BD player within the next month.

12-11-2008, 07:28 PM	#6
PS34EVER Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Minnesota PSNetwork ID: Sic_Wild_Child Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:24	I own the Samsung HL-T5687s 56" 1080p LED DLP. WONDERFUL TV!!!!!!!

12-11-2008, 07:42 PM	#7
Purplegrasshopper Expert Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Las Vegas, NV Blu-ray collection:13	Mitsubishi WD-73835 Best DLP on the market, imho.

12-11-2008, 08:27 PM	#8
Eagle_23 Special Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Toronto, Canada 4K collection:14 Blu-ray collection:780 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:22	Sony KDS 50A3000

12-11-2008, 10:08 PM	#11
STARKILLER--1138 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2008	KDS-55A3000. It's ok. Better than my Sammy, but I'm ready to try something else.

12-11-2008, 10:35 PM	#12
kingofgrills Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:PDX Home Theater Gallery:31 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:81 Trading Score:31	I also own a Sony SXRD rear projector - the KDS-50A2000 . It delivers a ton of detail, with great black and gray levels, in a very film-like image. Here it is: http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665092999 It's great for sports and fast moving images too, much better than LCDs.

12-12-2008, 03:48 AM	#14
darwin316 Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2008 Home Theater Gallery:20	I currently have a 4 year old 55" Sony LCD GWIV in the living room. It needs to get replaced soon.

12-12-2008, 06:44 AM	#15
ArkGuy Active Member Member since:Jul 2007	I have the Sony SXRD 60" XRB2. I forget the official model number but it's the one with the famous (or infamous) batwing speakers. Got it in March 2007 (just in time for March Madness!), just a couple of three months before they started disappearing. It has been a fantastic TV that never fails to impress. Even Wife, who claims no interest in home audio/video, will occasionally blurt out of the blue, "man, that is a geat picture." No problems per se but this thing gets heavy use from our family and now I'm getting the warning message on start up that it is time to change the bulb. An extra one came with it. I just need to find it. My neighbor kept saying he was going to get a flat screen LCD or plasma but ever time he came over for a game he'd bragg on our TV. Finally, he asked me to help him find an SXRD. We found one of the last SXRD A3000's in the state and he's loving it. I still think Sony bailed on RPTV too soon. These are GREAT TV's.

12-12-2008, 01:06 PM	#16
ground chuck Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Charm City Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:48 Trading Score:18	see sig...now you know.

12-12-2008, 01:33 PM	#17
wostertag Member Member since:Oct 2006	Hitachi 57s715

12-12-2008, 04:15 PM	#19
phlydude Power Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Winter Garden, FL USA Playstation ID: phlydude Blu-ray collection:132 Trading Score:1	JVC HD-56FN97 - 56" LCoS RPTV Mine pops too! Starting to get a "yellow blob" caused by a warping of the blue filter in the projection unit...thankfully I have 2 yrs left on a 4 yr warranty. Also, the SSE is something that I could live without but it is generally OK unless something is really bright in color

12-13-2008, 03:55 PM	#20
eclimax13 Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Massachusetts Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:2	samsung hl67a750 for the main room...awesome tv and also solved the motion blur problem i have with the sony kds60a2020 i have in the bedroom...the sony is great but always had a problem with gaming.

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