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Yamaha HTR-6160BL 665 Watt 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver

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        Yamaha HTR-6160BL 665 Watt 7.1-Channel Home Theater ReceiverYamaha HTR-6160BL Home Theater Receiver Designed for the true audio/video connoisseur, the Yamaha HTR-6160 7.1-channel digital home theater receiver delivers the highest quality sound and image. This masterful receiver will work with your iPod and features 1080p compatible HDMI, high-definition video upconversion, de-interlacing, and is ready for XM Satellite radio. The Yamaha HTR-6160 also boasts upgraded CINEMA DSP and improved YPAO sound optimization. For the very best in audio and video performance, order the new Yamaha HTR-6160 home theater receiver.

• amazon.com Sales Rank: #8684 in CE
• Yamaha RECEIVER_OR_AMPLIFIER
• Color: Black
• 7-channel 665W powerful surround sound (95W x 7)
• Analog video to HDMI up-conversion and also de-interlacing from 480i to 480p
• HDMI 1.3 with Deep Color, xv Colorspace, 1080p compatible, and support for HD Audio formats.
• Bluetooth music streaming using Yamaha YBA-10 Bluetooth Audio Receiver
• Independent 2 Zone, 2 Source operation

Great receiver! by Anton B. Fedorov
Got it on amazon to build my home theater around it. Upscaling and upconversion rules. A little bit hard to control, but it definitely worth the money. Highly recommend to anybody. After all, do you REALLY need those 800$+ pieces of equipment?

HDMI problem by David Seelye
First I have to say this is a nice receiver/amp for a technical person. The amp allows you to re-map video to audio ports, it has plenty of ins and outs for connecting gear. Sound quality is grat and the auto setup feature does a good job of setting levels and EQ. The other settings are not accessed intuitively. The manual is not clear on how to access the units settings. Maybe it is just me but I had to read the same section 4 times and paw through manual to figure out how to access common settings.

The problem I am having is with the HDMI out. I have a 720×480 Samsung DVD-R connected to the component, and optical audio inputs on the amp. The amp is connected to my new 46″ Samsung 650 1080p 120hz HDTV. While watching, the image flashes between low and high brightness at varying rates between about 0.5 and 4 seconds. If I switch to component video on the amp, all the problems disappear. This is very annoying considering how great HDMI is supposed to be and how much I paid for the system

All evidence points to the Component to HDMI conversion in the amp. I will probably keep the amp in hopes that I can find a fix for this issue and keep using Component video until I get a blue-ray player.

Recommend you buy something else until Yamaha corrects this issue, or can tell folks how to avoid it in the settings.

Doesn’t pass BTB (blacker than black) HDMI video by Sanity Stream
Only AFTER I buy this do I discover the Yamaha “clips” the HDMI video signal — meaning it can’t do the full range of 0-255, instead clipping it to 16-235 and losing Blacker than Black and Whiter than White, which some TVs can handle. If you use a PS3, then you’ve seen the “Full” or “Limited” video option. This basically takes away the “Full” option. I think this is absurd and I can’t believe Yamaha has allowed it to happen. Other receivers from other manufacturers DO pass the full 0-255 video signal. But don’t just take my word for it, there are whole threads about this problem in places like AVSForum. Check them out before buying.

What a difference! by David N. Jorn
Originally purchased the Onkyo 705 and it sounded good for a while and then all of its issues came out. I plugged this Yamaha into the same setup and WOW! The sound that this Yamaha puts out is so clear. The Onkyo at its best is not even close. The onkyo needs 8 inches of space above the receiver in order to not burn up. I have less then 2 inches of space above this receiver and it still runs extremely cool. A Yamaha fan for life now!

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Sharp Aquos LC32GP3UB 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Black

From Sharp

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        Sharp Aquos LC32GP3UB 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, BlackThe AQUOS LC-32GP3U is a dream for any hardcore game player. This LCD TV series is designed from the ground up to be optimized for today’s state-of-the-art video games. The unique Vyper Drive game mode eliminates any perceptible lag between the video game and the TV. Side-mounted terminals provide easy connections to game players. A custom remote control quickly jumps into Vyper Drive and activates the side terminals. Subwoofer audio output allows active subwoofer connection for a strong bass sound and a more powerful gaming experience. Five 1080p-compatible terminals (3 HDMI inputs, 2 component) ensure the images from your game console’s 1080p outputs will be as clear as possible. The incredible 6ms response time and 10,000:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio, combined with Full HD 1080p resolution, provide the best picture quality. 4-Wavelength Backlight System reproduces vivid, deep crimson reds in addition to the conventional R/G/B. OPC Function automatically alters brightness to adjust to changing room conditions. High Brightness (450 cd/m2) AQUOS LCD TVs are very bright. You can put them virtually anywhere and the picture is still vivid, even near windows, doors or other light sources. Lamp Life - 60,000 hours Audio System - 10 W + 10 W Tuning System - ATSC / QAM / NTSC Dynamic Contrast Ratio with Enhanced Picture Contrast Technology - 10,000 - 1 Native Contrast Ratio - 2000 - 1 Aspect Ratio - 16 - 9 Response Time - 6ms Ports - 3x 1080p compatible HDMI Input (1 side, 2 rear), 2x 1080p compatible Component Input (1 side, 1 rear), 15-pin PC Input D-sub, 3x Composite Video Input (1 side, 2 rear), 1x 9-pin RS-232C Input, 4x Audio Inputs (1 side, 3 rear), and 1x Subwoofer Audio Output Dimensions - Width 30-61/64 x Height 21-1/32 x Depth 3-19/32 / 30-61/64 x 23-7/8 x 11-45/64 with Stand and Speakers Weight - 34.2 pounds / 39.7 pounds with Stand and Speakers

• amazon.com Sales Rank: #2796 in CE
• Sharp TELEVISION
• Color: Black
• Black Cabinet
• Custom Remote Control with “Game” Access Button
• Special “Vyper Drive” Game Mode Reduces Lag Time
• 32″ Full HD 1080p LCD-TV for Gamers
• Side Terminals for easy Game Connections

Best I’ve ever owned by J. Prusak
This is my first and only HDTV. I do have to say it is by far the best I have ever owned. I normally buy high end TV’s and this is certainly one. Picture quality is great, and the user friendliness is easy.

Exceeded All My Expectations by C. Brooks
Sharps AQUOS LC32GP3U exceeded all my expectations. After an intense education process about HD TV’s. I knew I wanted a good picture (even with an antenna only) along with enough hookups and choice in hookups for my VHS, DVD, Games, etc.. Sharp really accommodated my main concerns without buying added equipment or cables for what I already had. This LCD really accommodates every hook up possible except DVI, the newer upgrade to HDMIx3 was not needed for my use because I’m not using this as a computer monitor. The ability to hook this up to a computer and use it for on-line use was also an appealing option. The swiveling base as also a nice feature as well as the slim design and extra side hookups for easy access for games camcorders etc. From the moment I pulled this out of the box to full set up it took less than twenty minutes. Very easy to work and I didn’t need to rely on the manual or a professional to install my TV, as a single female I didn’t need a strong man to pick it up for me either. I highly recommend this TV and may even purchase another one for my sons games. The only draw back is watching VHS, which is not set up for HD quality. Even liked the analog stations, but not as well as the HD. I am not disappointed at all.

I like it. by Baron
This is my first HDTV. I bought this TV to replace my old SDTV and my fairly new dell monitor. The game options also peaked my interest. As a computer monitor it has met all expectations. I have large space to work with and everything looks great. I haven’t played many games yet but I haven’t seen any ghosting in TF2, Vampire: TM, or Audiosurf. Be sure to set the view mode to Dot to Dot when using this as a monitor, it looks best that way.

I have my WII, PS3, and PS2 hooked up also. WII and PS2 games look just as good as they did on the SDTV. I am only using the PS3 as bluray player/dvd upscaler at the moment. Bluray looks great and DVDs look a lot better than they did on SDTV.

Over the air HD looks great. SD over cable looks good to unwatchable depending on which channel I watching. Unfortunately the channels I want most are not offered in HD yet by comcast. The scifi channel is extremely bad and is the channel I care about the most. I might cancel my cable until they have HD for it. There is no SD channel that looks better than it did on my SDTV. You will want to keep this in mind if you are watching mostly SD.

The best thing about this TV is it has inputs up the wazzu. No need to buy a $50 to $100 hdmi switch box with this tv. Note also the component inputs are 1080p as well.

The bad thing about this monitor is that there is no DVI input. I am using a dvi to hdmi cable for the computer. This is the only way to get the resolution I want. Another poor point is the way you change inputs. They way it is setup makes using a universal remote hard. They didn’t include a separate button for each input. Instead you have the cycle through to the one you want. There is no way for a universal remote to know which input you are currently on so you can not setup a macro to switch to different devices because the remote will never know how long to cycle through inputs to get to the device you want. If each button input had a button assigned to it using a universal remote would be easy. Minor problem but enough to take off a star for me.

One more thing that is bad about this tv. There is no Picture in Picture or Picture Beside Picture. Given all they packed into this TV I find this odd to leave off.

Even with the problems I think this is a great TV. No ghosting or banding. No dead pixels. Just the right sized for my small apartment. Not perfect but darn close.

Excellent LCT TV by S. Yezril
The only drawback is high price, but SHARP LC-32GP3U has the best picture and sound quality of any 32″ LCD TV currently on the market. 1,920 x 1,080 pixels resolution works great as PC monitor using DVI-to-HDMI cable. Very slick design. No regrets.

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25 Foot Gold HDMI Male/Male Digital Audio/Video HDTV/Home Theater Cable

From B & A Computer

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        25 Foot Gold HDMI Male/Male Digital Audio/Video HDTV/Home Theater CablePremium 25 foot gold HDMI male/male cable.

• amazon.com Sales Rank: # in CE
• B & A Computer CONSUMER_ELECTRONICS
• Great for DVD and home theatre
• PC, Mac, and HDTV compatible
• Extremely high bandwidth
• Provides the highest quality video without ghosting or signal loss
• Great for HDTV, DVR, PVR, satellite, computer monitors, and video projectors, including plasma, rear projection, DFP, and LCD types

Nice HDMI Cable by D. Johnson
This cable does exactly as promised. The length was perfect for running a cable from my ceiling mounted Mitsubishi HC3000u projector to my dvd player. It fit perfectly!!

The shipper was great to work with, and the cable arrived cross-country very quickly!! I would buy from them again!

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Samsung LN40A550 1080p HDTV 40-Inch
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Samsung has done it again with with the Samsung LN40A550 1080p 40 Inch LCD/HDTV. It is one of the top High Definition Televisions on the market today. If you are looking for a great affordable Television that is top of the line this is what you are looking for. It has all kinds of top line features such as 30,000 to 1 dynamic contrast ratio which gives this TV amazing picture quality and great image detail with all of the amazing colors jumping off the screen.

This Television also has many extras including hookups for your digital camera, MP3 players to allow you to listen to your favorite music or even view your family photos on your new High Definition TV. The Samsung LN40A550 also offers great sound quality with SRS TruSurround XT give you great high definition sound in a crystal clear quality.

The clairity and picture of this television is unrivaled by few. It has great response time with the new 5-Millsecond pixel response time which really makes this television a treat to watch. The 5-Millsecond response time is really one of the fastest on the market and will amaze you when watching high speed action as this television keeps up with every move on the screen.

In conclusion the Samsung LN40A550 1080p LCD HDTV is one of the top televisions on the market for its size and capabilities. This high definition television comes highly recommended from me and other top product reviewers.

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