Hello everyone,
First off, let me say that this site fantastic, there is almost too much info . I had done a lot of research here before purchasing my new HD ready monitor and finally took the plunge (when the wife gives the go-ahead on a BIG TV, well its a no-brainer, hehe). I have three main questions that will follow the description of my equipment.
- WS55807 (2400 from Sears + 499 for 5 year adjustments and warranty, price match idea found here, thanks hts !)
- Pioneer 434 (I know it is not the best, but I basically got it for about $150 after the discounts at sears, DVD's look FANTASTIC)
- DirectTV
Questions:
1) I knew before I bought the set that the regular channels on DirectTV would not look that great but I am sure I can make them better. I got Avia and set up the set yesterday and have noticed a little improvement. Right now the DirectTV signal is coming in as 480i. Will a HD DirectTV receiver improve my regular DirectTV channel picture? If not, what else can I do? If so, this brings me to my next question ...
2) There seems to be a lot of different reviews and opinions on the currently available directTV HD receivers. Can anyone recommend the RCA, Sony, or Mits based on my above question, and why?
3) Currently I get local channels through DirectTV but have since learned (here) that this will not give me my local channel's HD signal so I need to get an antenna. I would probably get one that would go up near the dish (minimizing components in the living room for the wife, hehe). Can anyone recommend one they have had lots of success with? especially anyone who lives in the Raleigh, NC area, but any input would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance to anyone who comes to my aid. I take full responsiblility for any ignorance, but I am much more informed thanks to this site !!!
First off, let me say that this site fantastic, there is almost too much info . I had done a lot of research here before purchasing my new HD ready monitor and finally took the plunge (when the wife gives the go-ahead on a BIG TV, well its a no-brainer, hehe). I have three main questions that will follow the description of my equipment.
- WS55807 (2400 from Sears + 499 for 5 year adjustments and warranty, price match idea found here, thanks hts !)
- Pioneer 434 (I know it is not the best, but I basically got it for about $150 after the discounts at sears, DVD's look FANTASTIC)
- DirectTV
Questions:
1) I knew before I bought the set that the regular channels on DirectTV would not look that great but I am sure I can make them better. I got Avia and set up the set yesterday and have noticed a little improvement. Right now the DirectTV signal is coming in as 480i. Will a HD DirectTV receiver improve my regular DirectTV channel picture? If not, what else can I do? If so, this brings me to my next question ...
2) There seems to be a lot of different reviews and opinions on the currently available directTV HD receivers. Can anyone recommend the RCA, Sony, or Mits based on my above question, and why?
3) Currently I get local channels through DirectTV but have since learned (here) that this will not give me my local channel's HD signal so I need to get an antenna. I would probably get one that would go up near the dish (minimizing components in the living room for the wife, hehe). Can anyone recommend one they have had lots of success with? especially anyone who lives in the Raleigh, NC area, but any input would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance to anyone who comes to my aid. I take full responsiblility for any ignorance, but I am much more informed thanks to this site !!!