Posts by MagnumVP

Thanks for the information. Right now BB is selling the 550 and the 650 for $1499.00 That is of course according to their website.

Quote: Originally Posted by y2kmm I paid 1149 for it and it does not have side inputs at all. Are you sure that it didn't have any side inputs? I was looking at this exact model last night and according to Samsung's website it has 2...

Quote: Originally Posted by In2Photos If you are referring to the optical digital out I doubt it would work. Most TVs only transmit 5.1 audio out of the optical connection when viewing over the air broadcasts. They do not "strip" out...

For me it is more of a volume issue. I have a 3 year old and an another on the way and I don't need the loud sound, the pounding of the bass, or the 5.1 when watching the news at 11:00 at night. I would just rather turn on the TV and...

I just got off the phone with Oppo support and they told me that the 980 is a sharper image where the 981 is more of a softer one. I did mention to him that I do have a 50" and he told me that their cut off is at 46" but with a 50" it...

Yes I am looking for something entry level. Perhaps once I indulge myself with the entry level ones I may find myself wanting more. I'm not a video/audio junky buy do enjoy listening to music and watching movies with the family.

I just thought of this. Is it possible to connect the Audio Output of my Plasma (http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/d...PN50A510P3FXZA) to the Receiver and use the TV as the hub? Then connect the Xbox/DVD/Satellite to the TV and then...

TV: Sammy 50" Plasma 1080p with 3 HDMI Inputs XBox 360 - HDMI Receiver: Stil Undecided on Denon, Onkyo or HK. Either way it will have 3 HDMI inputs Satellite: Dish Network VIP722 - HDMI DVD: Oppo DV-980H - HDMI I would like some advice...

rdgrimes, yes you are correct. I do see the difference between an Upscaling DVD and Blu-Ray but I guess it really doesn't matter to me much because I'm also shocked at the price of Blu-Ray DVD's when they come out that I try to avoid...

I'm looking for a 5.1 set of speakers for my new setup. I'm also looking for a new receiver but that is for another thread. I really enjoy the Klipsch and the Energy speakers as a set, but can't decide on which one. The room is...