Looking to upgrade TV and Home Theather... - Blu-ray Forum

caliblue15 · 01-25-2009, 04:00 PM

My mother is looking to up her current Home Theather Setup. She's looking into an LCD but can't decide between 120hz and non 120hz, she watches some sports, but most just regular TV.

Now she is also looking at replacing her Home Theather setup which is made up of a very old receiver with 8 speakers and a sub hooked up to a 200 watt receiver. ( I know my brothers think they are cool...)

Anyways, I was looking at the current setup and wanted to know what you guys think, she is looking for the cheapest and best way to get the stuff.

Products:
Samsung LN46a630 or LN52a630 (no gloss, its a very bright room) Click Here or Here
Samsung LN46a550 or LN52a550 (has gloss. no 120hz) Click Here or Here
Panasonic Blu-ray HTIB 1250watt (RMS around 500) Click Here

Prices: ( I can get items at)
LN52a630 - $1700
LN46a630 - $1359.88
LN52a550 - $1500
LN45a550 - $1099
Blu-ray HTIB - $700

What do you guys think would be the best for the Money? Thanks in Advance!

(Updated prices.)

caliblue15 · 01-25-2009, 04:25 PM

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crackinhedz · 01-25-2009, 05:19 PM

Samsung LN52A650

Samsung LN52A750

...no tax, free white glove delivery.

crackinhedz · 01-25-2009, 05:22 PM

does she already have a bluray player, or is looking for a complete bluray player/HT setup?

crackinhedz · 01-25-2009, 05:27 PM

Denon AVR-2309CI Home Theater Receiver & DVD-1800BD Blu-ray Disc (Bundle)

coupon code: AFLAUD25

...tell her to keep her current speakers. Unless they are old HTiB speakers?

caliblue15 · 01-25-2009, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Denon AVR-2309CI Home Theater Receiver & DVD-1800BD Blu-ray Disc (Bundle)

coupon code: AFLAUD25

...tell her to keep her current speakers. Unless they are old HTiB speakers?

Old HTIB speakers plugged into a receiver... brothers thought it was cool.. worst idea of their lives..

She has the most basic setup, so I though HTIB was the easiest...

That and she doesn't like to buy online, only in store...

caliblue15 · 01-25-2009, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

does she already have a bluray player, or is looking for a complete bluray player/HT setup?

No blu-ray player, looking for the complete setup, trying to get TV and system below $2000...

She's replacing a 50" Rear projection RCA, POS... and a POS sound system... So the Samsung and HTIB is going to be like night and day for her..

caliblue15 · 01-25-2009, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Samsung LN52A650

Samsung LN52A750

...no tax, free white glove delivery.

Was looking at the 630 because there is no glare, The TV is setup with a window right behind it... (unless she decides later to put it on the fireplace..)

crackinhedz · 01-25-2009, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caliblue15

That and she doesn't like to buy online, only in store...

just remind her she is spending an extra couple hundred in store on taxes alone!

...sorry couldn't be more help.

caliblue15 · 01-25-2009, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

just remind her she is spending an extra couple hundred in store on taxes alone!

...sorry couldn't be more help.

It's also the convenience of just being able to take it to the store, if something goes wrong.. plus 3 years no interest....

steve1971 · 01-25-2009, 09:15 PM

Those are pretty good choices that you have listed and she couldnt go wrong with any of them.

caliblue15 · 01-25-2009, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steve1971

Those are pretty good choices that you have listed and she couldnt go wrong with any of them.

So far it looks like we are going to go with :

Samsung LN52a630 (1700) and Panasonic Blu-ray HTIB (700)... (around $2400 with tax)

crackinhedz · 01-25-2009, 11:07 PM

I was looking through the adds tonight, and Sears looks to be having a good deal on the Samsung and Bluray HT package.

Samsung 46" LN46A530

Samsung 46" LN46A630

Samsung 5.1 Channel Blu-ray Disc® Home Theater System

24 Months no interest, or 10% off.

buy a Samsung 46" or higher and get a $200 NFL.com gift card

caliblue15 · 01-25-2009, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

I was looking through the adds tonight, and Sears looks to be having a good deal on the Samsung and Bluray HT package.

Samsung 46" LN46A530

Samsung 46" LN46A630

Samsung 5.1 Channel Blu-ray Disc® Home Theater System

24 Months no interest, or 10% off.

buy a Samsung 46" or higher and get a $200 NFL.com gift card

I don't really care about the prices, unless they destroy what i posted, which they dont, I wanted to know which items to go with...

crackinhedz · 01-25-2009, 11:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caliblue15

I don't really care about the prices, unless they destroy what i posted, which they dont, I wanted to know which items to go with...

well I thought you made it clear you wanted the one without gloss?

...which is it? you want help or you already know what you want??

If you dont want help, then don't ask.

caliblue15 · 01-25-2009, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

well I thought you made it clear you wanted the one without gloss?

...which is it? you want help or you already know what you want??

If you dont want help, then don't ask.

Doesn't mean someone can't suggest a different brand or item, I just posted what I was thinking about getting, and wanted to know how it fared, I already talked to her about the Stereo, and she's set on a HTIB...

crackinhedz · 01-25-2009, 11:35 PM

well no need to waste my time anymore.

good luck with your venture.

Jbald87 · 01-26-2009, 12:02 PM

My Onkyo 606 and 3 cheap sony speaker beats the day lights outta my old HTiB by far and I havent even had it cranked yet. If the window is behind the TV just turn the Light sensor.

caliblue15 · 01-26-2009, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jbald87

My Onkyo 606 and 3 cheap sony speaker beats the day lights outta my old HTiB by far and I havent even had it cranked yet. If the window is behind the TV just turn the Light sensor.

Light sensor?

And the system that was debated over between the HTIB and Home Theather Setup would have been:

Polk RM-75's (all 5 speaker set)
Polk Sub 110 (10" sub)
Yamaha V663 (surround sound)
Sony 350 (blu-ray)

All of that was going to cost me around $800...

FFAngelVanille · 01-26-2009, 09:05 PM

Hello everyone. I am interested in getting a home theater setup in my apartment but I don't know anything at all in regards to them.

Now I was following CES 2009 and I saw that Samsung annnounced a couple of diffferent sets. My main question is whether these "HTIB"s have a receiver in them.

I mean if I already plan on having a specific Bluray player is there a way to get a HT system without a bluray player included? And do most Home Theater systems come with their own specific receiver?

Also what do you guys think of these?

http://www.engadgethd.com/2009/01/07...ib-systems-ht/

Specifically I'm interested in the HT-BD1250 Blu-ray HTIB system. Although it's 5.1 and there are a few movies that have 7.1 audio. Can you really tell the difference between a 5.1 and 7.1 speaker system?

01-25-2009, 04:00 PM	#1
caliblue15 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:85 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:6	Looking to upgrade TV and Home Theather... My mother is looking to up her current Home Theather Setup. She's looking into an LCD but can't decide between 120hz and non 120hz, she watches some sports, but most just regular TV. Now she is also looking at replacing her Home Theather setup which is made up of a very old receiver with 8 speakers and a sub hooked up to a 200 watt receiver. ( I know my brothers think they are cool...) Anyways, I was looking at the current setup and wanted to know what you guys think, she is looking for the cheapest and best way to get the stuff. Products: Samsung LN46a630 or LN52a630 (no gloss, its a very bright room) Click Here or Here Samsung LN46a550 or LN52a550 (has gloss. no 120hz) Click Here or Here Panasonic Blu-ray HTIB 1250watt (RMS around 500) Click Here Prices: ( I can get items at) LN52a630 - $1700 LN46a630 - $1359.88 LN52a550 - $1500 LN45a550 - $1099 Blu-ray HTIB - $700 What do you guys think would be the best for the Money? Thanks in Advance! (Updated prices.) Last edited by caliblue15; 01-25-2009 at 11:28 PM.

01-25-2009, 04:25 PM	#2
caliblue15 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:85 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:6	Looking to Upgrade TV and Home Theather... deleted.. Last edited by caliblue15; 01-25-2009 at 11:26 PM.

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01-25-2009, 05:19 PM	#3
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	Samsung LN52A650 Samsung LN52A750 ...no tax, free white glove delivery.

01-25-2009, 05:22 PM	#4
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	does she already have a bluray player, or is looking for a complete bluray player/HT setup?

01-25-2009, 05:27 PM	#5
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	Denon AVR-2309CI Home Theater Receiver & DVD-1800BD Blu-ray Disc (Bundle) coupon code: AFLAUD25 ...tell her to keep her current speakers. Unless they are old HTiB speakers?

01-25-2009, 09:15 PM	#11
steve1971 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Saint Paul Minnesota. 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:352 Blu-ray reviews: 119 Trading Score:1	Those are pretty good choices that you have listed and she couldnt go wrong with any of them.

01-25-2009, 11:07 PM	#13
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	I was looking through the adds tonight, and Sears looks to be having a good deal on the Samsung and Bluray HT package. Samsung 46" LN46A530 Samsung 46" LN46A630 Samsung 5.1 Channel Blu-ray Disc® Home Theater System 24 Months no interest, or 10% off. buy a Samsung 46" or higher and get a $200 NFL.com gift card

01-25-2009, 11:35 PM	#17
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	well no need to waste my time anymore. good luck with your venture.

01-26-2009, 12:02 PM	#18
Jbald87 Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:South Western, Michigan Blu-ray collection:47	My Onkyo 606 and 3 cheap sony speaker beats the day lights outta my old HTiB by far and I havent even had it cranked yet. If the window is behind the TV just turn the Light sensor.

01-26-2009, 09:05 PM	#20
FFAngelVanille Banned Member since:Jan 2009	Hello everyone. I am interested in getting a home theater setup in my apartment but I don't know anything at all in regards to them. Now I was following CES 2009 and I saw that Samsung annnounced a couple of diffferent sets. My main question is whether these "HTIB"s have a receiver in them. I mean if I already plan on having a specific Bluray player is there a way to get a HT system without a bluray player included? And do most Home Theater systems come with their own specific receiver? Also what do you guys think of these? http://www.engadgethd.com/2009/01/07...ib-systems-ht/ Specifically I'm interested in the HT-BD1250 Blu-ray HTIB system. Although it's 5.1 and there are a few movies that have 7.1 audio. Can you really tell the difference between a 5.1 and 7.1 speaker system?

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