Recent content by luke9349

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    Wanted: PS3

    I want the PS3 mostly for the blu-ray player. You can't find a Blu-ray player for cheaper than the PS3. Also the PS3 gives you HDMI v.1.3 so its capable of doing all the new lossless audio formats. However, I do agree that its not worth thousands of dollars.
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    Would this work?

    By the way, I don't think the current models of the Toshiba HD-DVD players aren't capable of outputting the new lossless formats with full 5.1. HDMI 1.3 is now starting to appear and the only DVD players utilizing 1.3 are Panasonics Blu-Ray player (awesome player), the new Sony Playstation 3...
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    Would this work?

    Which models do you have? Is your toshiba DVD a HD-DVD or an up-converting standard model? I'm guessing your elite reciever is either a VSX-72,74,82,or 84. All models are able output 1080p as long as your TV will except 1080p. If not you could go to your tv via the HDMI out of the HD-DVD...
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    3 input hdmi ?

    Look at the Pioneer Elite VSX-84 its a great receiver with ton of features and could be found for around $1,300.
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    XBox 360 HD DVD $199.99

    Yes, lossless audio (HD audio) basically means that your surround speakers are getting the information they are supposed to. In the theater, sound is uncompressed, but when it was transferred to DVD the surround channels had to be compressed so the audio track could fit on a SD DVD disc. So...
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    XBox 360 HD DVD $199.99

    That is not true. You can currently recieve the new formats with any decent receiver. As long as the dvd player you buy decodes the lossless format (current hd-dvd/blu-ray discs support dolby digital plus) you are capable of receiving the new formats. The first and easiest way is hook up the...
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    XBox 360 HD DVD $199.99

    hey everybody I'm from Missoula, MT and I work for custom installation company for home theater and whole house audio video. My hobbies include gaming, home theater, skiing, and golfing. It's a pleasure to be on this forum and enjoy the future conversations