Posts by BMaugans

I'm gonna be the buzzkill here and say that I don't think it's possible to achieve what you're looking for. I am not saying that projectors can't have amazing image quality, just that there's no way that you'll ever have the same...

Yes, I think most surround receivers require at minimum the two L/R speakers to be connected in order to operate.

I would have never even considered this but now I am intrigued myself. My gut's telling me this won't work, but I can't think of any technical reasons why it shouldn't. Please keep us updated with your findings.

Quote: Originally Posted by tooler40 I have my PN58C550 connected to u-verse via HDMI and if I set the u-verse STB audio output to "surround" sound (instead of "stereo"), I get no sound from the TV speakers. Once I change the audio...

Quote: Originally Posted by DavidHir I've read the brightness pops don't exist with Cinema Smooth. Anyone notice this? I personally haven't seen them with CS on.

I have both. I love my projector and it's my choice for a true home theater setup, but I'd never try and use it in anything other than my completely light-controlled basement. Go with the plasma - it sounds like TV watching will be a...

Quote: Originally Posted by Anthony70 Anyone else experience this with their Samsung while using AT&T U-Verse? Yes, I have. I've found the best fix for it is to make sure I turn my U-verse box on before I turn on the TV. ...

Quote: Originally Posted by mjg100 I have to agree. I don't think anyone in their right mind will pay $200 for that projector. Option D. Live with the projector for a few months and buy a Mits HC4000. I would think that you would be...

Quote: Originally Posted by airscapes So this is an altered option C If 720p on the projector is working for you, I would look at a higher end used 720p .. saw a sharp on videogon for $350.. one of the members here has the 12000MKII he...

I am the proud owner of a Mitsubishi HD1000u. I bought it several years ago when it was renowned as the king of the budget PJs. It's a 720p DLP unit. But it has three problems: 1. I have two lamps for it and they are both at 7000+...