So What Do You Think??

[MATTYBLU2]

of this set up???

panny 58" plasma (getting soon hopefully)
panny BD10A player (on its way)
onkyo 805 HT receiver 7.1 HDMI (considering)
Niles lines conditioner (Have)
dish HD DVR (have
cambridge SW newton series 5.1 setup (have)
CSW Newton P1000 sub 1000w (have)


anything else you think i should add to complete this setup?

what do you guys think of the monster surge protector/line conditioners? anyone have one?

sorry but i am a bit excited with my start to upgrading to total HD system

[gvortex7]

The Onkyo receiver is very solid, but I'd go with a Pioneer Elite VSX-91/92/94TXH receiver. Well, one of the three depending on your Wattage and HDMI input needs.

The Panny Blu-ray player I might have recommended about 6-8 months ago, but now that we have all these great 3rd generation players coming out, I just can't recommend it.

And last but not least, if you are hell bent on getting a plasma for your next tv, then don't settle for second best. Might as well go for the knockout punch with a Pioneer plasma (to perhaps match one of the Pioneer Elite receivers). They are the ultimate machines within that technology with unsurpassed image quality.

Now that it's price has come down, I'd recommend the Pioneer Elite PRO-FHD1 which is one of the greatest plasmas ever created. You can get it around $3000 online. Or.......


Get the 60" KURO model# PDP-6010FD. It's their latest masterpiece. Of course that one will set you back about $6000.

[MATTYBLU2]

Originally Posted by gvortex7

The Onkyo receiver is very solid, but I'd go with a Pioneer Elite VSX-91/92/94TXH receiver. Well, one of the three depending on your Wattage and HDMI input needs.

The Panny Blu-ray player I might have recommended about 6-8 months ago, but now that we have all these great 3rd generation players coming out, I just can't recommend it.

And last but not least, if you are hell bent on getting a plasma for your next tv, then don't settle for second best. Might as well go for the knockout punch with a Pioneer plasma (to perhaps match one of the Pioneer Elite receivers). They are the ultimate machines within that technology with unsurpassed image quality.

Now that it's price has come down, I'd recommend the Pioneer Elite PRO-FHD1 which is one of the greatest plasmas ever created. You can get it around $3000 online. Or.......


Get the 60" KURO model# PDP-6010FD. It's their latest masterpiece. Of course that one will set you back about $6000.

thanks for the input. what size plasma is the profhd1? so you do highly recommend the pionner elite 91 receiver? i have purchased one already and it is on its way to me, but i had second thoughts about the onkyo 805 model.

you actually made me feel a bit more confident purchasing the elite 91, so thanks.

my budget for the a new 1080p tv is about $3000-$3500. was deciding between the sony 60" a3000, panny 50 or 58" and i did look at the pioneer plasma's, but they are big money for them. i know they are really good, but looking to buy something great, but affordable. thanks again

[MATTYBLU2]

Now that it's price has come down, I'd recommend the Pioneer Elite PRO-FHD1 which is one of the greatest plasmas ever created. You can get it around $3000 online. Or.......

the website says it $8000 for that model above? and i saw its a 50 inch also. thanks

[GreenMotion]

Originally Posted by MATTYBLU2

of this set up???
cambridge SW newton series 5.1 setup (have)

7.1 receiver but 5.1 speaker setup? ... I think you need 2 more speakers.

[gvortex7]

Originally Posted by MATTYBLU2

Now that it's price has come down, I'd recommend the Pioneer Elite PRO-FHD1 which is one of the greatest plasmas ever created. You can get it around $3000 online. Or.......

the website says it $8000 for that model above? and i saw its a 50 inch also. thanks

Here is a price list link for the PRO-FHD1:
http://review.zdnet.com/flat-panel-a...ag=api&subj=re

BTW, normally I don't consider myself a fan of plasma technology, but when I saw the picture on the FHD1, I was floored. It has the best color, contrast, clarity/sharpness of ANY flat panel television I've seen to date.(LCD or plasma)

[gvortex7]

Just so you don't get confused.

The PRO-FHD1 is a 50" 1080p plasma that sells around $3000 online right now.

The "KURO" PDP-6010FD is a 60" 1080p plasma that retails for $6500, but it is on sale at Best Buy for $5850. It also has a 50" version, the PDP-5010FD that retails for $5000, but it is on sale at Best Buy right now for $4500.


Here are a bunch more online price comparisons for the PDP-6010FD:
http://shopper.cnet.com/flat-panel-t...-32575967.html

It is sold for as low as $4217 + shipping of course. That's still a great deal though.

[MATTYBLU2]

Originally Posted by GreenMotion

7.1 receiver but 5.1 speaker setup? ... I think you need 2 more speakers.

yes i have 5.1 hooked up, but with a 7.1 receiver. i dont have the other 2 rear speakers at this time. i plan to hook up 2 more when i get my system set up.

[MATTYBLU2]

Originally Posted by gvortex7

Just so you don't get confused.

The PRO-FHD1 is a 50" 1080p plasma that sells around $3000 online right now.

The "KURO" PDP-6010FD is a 60" 1080p plasma that retails for $6500, but it is on sale at Best Buy for $5850. It also has a 50" version, the PDP-5010FD that retails for $5000, but it is on sale at Best Buy right now for $4500.


Here are a bunch more online price comparisons for the PDP-6010FD:
http://shopper.cnet.com/flat-panel-t...-32575967.html

It is sold for as low as $4217 + shipping of course. That's still a great deal though.

thanks for all the info. i would love to buy one and maybe if i wait a while longer it will come down more in price. i know they are exceptional plasma tv's, but the price is a bit out of my range. thanks again as i really appreciate your input.