HD Recievers
What is a good HD receiver under $400.00 to go with my tv.
|
What tv do you have and what features are you looking for? Is it for OTA hdtv only? Do you want a dvi connection? DirecTV?
|
Does not have to have the dvi. I do have dish network and the tv is a philips 55 inch HD ready
|
I don't know about DishNet HD receivers, but I have the OTA Samsung HDTV SIRT351. Got it from CircuitCity on sale for $300 and it works great. It's the cheapest receiver out there right now.
http://www.circuitcity.com/IMAGE/pro...SIRT351.CN.JPG |
I know this may seem like a stupid question but I was wondering if you really need an HD Reciever for your HD TV to make it HD capable? I ask because I'm thinking about getting an HD TV but I only want to use it to watch DVDs and play XBox/PS2. I want to be able to take advantage of the games that support HD but I don't want to fork over another few hundred bucks. The TV's gonna be expensive enough as it is.
Thanks |
My understanding is that an HD receiver is to recieve HD OTA [over the air] content, ie, local digital/HD broadcasts from your local networks. Once you get the receiver, and hook it to an antenna, you're set. Much like a satellite receiver is required to receive sat signals.
If all you want is DVD and video games, an HD-'ready' tv will get you going to some extent. You would want a progressive scan dvd player, and you want to hook it up using component cables. You would notice the biggest improvement on anamorphic/'enhanced for 16:9' dvd's. I'm not sure about XBox/PS2's 'high def' content, but I hooked up my Dreamcast to my 60" the other day and it looked pretty cool. Not high def, but most HDTV's have an upconversion capability that makes it look better [usually.] We just got an HDreadyTV, and are currently using it for DVD, regular sat, and video games. We will go HD in a while, but wanted to hold off on that extra 300 [plus, I would want one with DVI if possible.] |
Originally posted by rmoore Does not have to have the dvi. I do have dish network and the tv is a philips 55 inch HD ready Yes, the 6000 doesn't have the best interface in the world but it is a very solid HD receiver that will give you HD from Dish and your local OTA HD channels as well. |
Originally posted by LeRoy I know this may seem like a stupid question but I was wondering if you really need an HD Reciever for your HD TV to make it HD capable? I ask because I'm thinking about getting an HD TV but I only want to use it to watch DVDs and play XBox/PS2. I want to be able to take advantage of the games that support HD but I don't want to fork over another few hundred bucks. The TV's gonna be expensive enough as it is. Thanks |
Here is a link to both samsung receivers 160 and 165
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-mdu5i1N...+hdtv+receiver I am going to buy the 165 when I start my Part time job at Best Buy. |
Thanks guys! I was getting mixed info from some people I work with at BB. I really don't want to do anything except play games and watch DVDs so I think I'll hold off on the reciever for now.
|
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:45 AM. |
Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.