![]() | Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ85U 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV
Buy new: $999.99 So now, which one to choose..... This one (the "TH-42PZ85U" (Shown On Top), which is a full 1080p set), which is a "SLIGHTLY" better set for roughly the same price as a 720p model which I'll probably pay for at retail (See Below)??
Price: $1,600.00.
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![]() | Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80U 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $654.30 Or this one (the "TH-42PX80U" (Shown At Left)..... which will be widely available.....) but this is only a 720p set???
Price: $1,200.00.
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![]() | Panasonic TH37PH9UK 37-Inch Plasma HDTV
Or if you prefer doing the "piece meal" approach, do you think I can do just as well with a Panasonic TH-37PH10UK (the TH-37PH9UK is shown at the left though)??? And at 37", it's the ideal size for my bedroom too.
All I have to do is exchange the "S-Video" module for an HDMI one, and then add an external Samsung HDTV Tuner.
Price: Less Than $1,000.00 (Monitor Only).
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![]() | Panasonic HDmi Input Module for 8 Series Disp Compatible 9 Series Plasma
Buy new: $150.28 This is the HDMI Module for the Panasonic TH-37PH10UK (again...... although, the one that fits the Panasonic TH-37PH9UK is shown above).
Price: $150.00 (Approximately).
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![]() | Samsung DTBH260F HDTV Terrestrial Receiver
Buy new: $159.99 / Used from: $134.67 This is going to be the Tuner Component for the Panasonic Plasma Monitor.
The other two Panasonic Plasma TV's shown on my list already have Tuners built into them. So, that will eliviate the need for this one.
Price: $200.00.
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![]() | 1 Room DIRECTV System with a DIRECTV Plus DVR (Lease)
I am going to be getting Direct-TV for the bulk of my HDTV Programming (movies and sports). And since one TV is getting the "dish", my monthly bill shouldn't be astronomical.
Oh yes..... I'm getting the DVR too.
Price: About $90.00 Monthly (depending on programming package).
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![]() | Denon DVD-2910 Progressive Scan DVD Audio Video Super Audio CD Player
Buy used from: $250.00 I've been using this player since 2005. Nice picture and nice sound for the money. I have been using it with a 2000 Panasonic "CT-27SF37" Direct-View Set (TOL 27" Set Of That Year) with excellent results. I see no reason to expect anything less when the new plasma arrives.
Price: $700.00 (In 2005).
P.S.: The Denon may eventually be replaced by a Blu-Ray Player in the next year or two.
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![]() | PlayStation 3 80GB
Buy new: $399.99 / Used from: $360.00 Now that Toshiba has thrown in the towel on "HD-DVD", it looks like "Blu-Ray" is the only game in town. If I am going to take my first stab at Blu-Ray, then this is going to be my player.
Price: $400.00.
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![]() | Sony PlayStation 3 Blu-ray Disc Remote
Buy new: $19.99 / Used from: $19.25 This is the "optional" remote control that goes with the Sony Playstation 3. I am not a gamer, so this is not what the Sony Playstation 3 will be used for. It will only be used as a Blu-Ray Disc Player in my system.
Price: $20.00
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![]() | Apple iPod classic 160 GB Silver (6th Generation)
Buy new: $329.46 / Used from: $240.99 I actually own this thing right now, and let me tell you, it's "the bomb". I mean.... this thing has enormous storage capacity (I have the 160 GB version) and the sound quality is incredible. Has video capability too. But make sure you ditch the earbuds that come with this thing and use some better phones with it. You'll see why I love this thing so much then.
Price: $350.00.
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![]() | Harman Kardon The Bridge Docking Station for iPod
I own an Apple iPod, and I want to make my iPod a part of my home theater system as well. It's going to serve as the music source of my home theater system. Called the "Bridge II", it comes with the upcoming Harman/Kardon AVR-354 Audio/Video Receiver at no extra cost (see below).
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![]() | Marantz IS201 iPod® dock
Buy new: $149.99 This is the extra cost accessory I will have to buy if I end up opting for the Marantz SR4003 instead of the Harman/Kardon AVR-354.
By contrast, Harman/Kardon includes an i-Pod Dock with its AVR-354 Receiver at NO EXTRA COST.....
What a coincidence!!!!
Price: $150.00
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![]() | Harman Kardon AVR-354 7x75W 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver
Buy new: Too low to display This is THE ONE to own. What's not to like.... There's HDMI Connectivity.... a Faroudja DCDi Processor that upconverts to 1080p.... 75 "High-Current" Watts Per Channel.... the latest codecs.... and a Bridge II Dock for my iPod.... Oh, did I mention that even the OSD is in high definition???
All-In-All, a "VERY" tasty package if I don't say so myself.
Price: $900.00 (worth EVERY penny).
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![]() | Marantz SR4003 Home theater receiver with HDMI switching
Buy new: $549.99 This receiver has been picked to be my second choice just in case I sour on the Harman/Kardon AVR-354 after I have finally purchased it.
It has most of what I want on it in comparison to the Harman/Kardon AVR-354. The ONLY thing I hate about the Marantz is that the i-Pod dock is not included.
The i-Pod dock is $150.00 extra.
Price: $550.00.
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![]() | Polk Audio SurroundBar Speaker System (Single Speaker) - Black
Buy new: $430.56 I have a small bedroom, and I don't want to be confined to listening to headphones all the time (I live in an upstairs apartment above someone else), and I don't want to have speakers scattered all over my bedroom either. This seems to be the most logical solution.
5.1 Channel Capability in One Box (just add a Subwoofer).
Price: $900.00 to about $1,100.00 (depending on size).
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![]() | Polk Audio DSW PRO 400 8-Inch Powered Subwoofer (Single, Black)
Buy new: Too low to display Here it is..... The "FINAL" piece of my "Home Theater System" puzzle. This piece will take over where the "SurroundBar" leaves off, and provides the low frequency foundation which makes Home Theater so enjoyable in the first place.
Price: $500.00.
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![]() | Sennheiser HD580 Stereo HiFi Professional Headphones
I am using these now.... These "cans" are quite good. They provide a natural sounding top-end, a clear and neutral midrange with a deep, tight and well defined bass response. And comfortable to wear for long movie and listening sessions too.
And the cord can be easily replaced also. What more can you ask for..... for $300.00???
Price: $300.00 (In 2000).
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![]() | Monster HDMI 1000HD Ultra-High Speed HDMI Cable (1 meter)
Buy new: Too low to display / Used from: $81.97 I'll be using several of these to connect my gear together (sans the Speaker Cable(s) of course).
Price: $100.00 (est).
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![]() | Monster Z1 MT-15/15 Affordable Audiophile Speaker Cable with M Bananas, 1 Pair (15 ft.)
This pair of Speaker Cables will connect the "left" and "right" channels of the Polk Audio "SurroundBar" to the Harman/Kardon AVR-354 Audio/Video Receiver. Another pair will connect the rear channels of the "SurroundBar".
This is "supposedly" their "entry-level" audiophile cable.
Price: $150.00 (Pair)(15 Ft.).
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![]() | Monster Z1 MT-C10 Center Channel Affordable Audiophile Speaker Cable with M Bananas (10 ft.)
Buy new: $39.95 This cable is going to connect the "center-channel" section of the Polk Audio "SurroundBar" to the Harman/Kardon AVR-354 Audio/Video Receiver.
Price: About $70.00.
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![]() | Monster Power PowerCenter HTS 1600
Buy new: Too low to display I cannot believe that "Amazon.com" doesn't stock this item (or at least, not yet). I just saw this item at my local Circuit City earlier this evening. This one seems to be ideal for my application. And at $300.00, the price is right too. I will be adding two of these to my system.
Price: $600.00 ($300.00(each))(x2).
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![]() | Logitech Harmony One Advanced Universal Remote
Buy new: $197.97 / Used from: $268.84 I want to add a Universal Remote to my system as well, and unlike my previous Home Theater (which has different remotes for different components), I would like to add more of a "one-stop" solution to my next system, and this one may be it.
Price: Around $250.00 (Max).
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![]() | Sauder Panel TV Stand
Buy new: $198.85 I discovered this stand when I was shopping for TV Stands yesterday. I am attracted to this stand because it allows me a smooth transition from my 8 y/o Panasonic 27" Direct-View TV to one of the Panasonic Plasmas later on. All I have to do is buy the matching "TV Wall" to mount it on.
Price(s): Stand--$250.00; Wall--$155.00
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![]() | Sauder TV Wall Stand
See my comments about the matching stand above.
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![]() | VideoSecu Adjustable Tilt Wall Mount Plasma TV LCD Flat Panel Display Screen black Bracket MP50B 1GR
Buy new: $34.99 / Used from: $34.99 I hope this matches the Plasma that I will eventually get. When it's time to order the TV, I will speak to an "Amazon" representative who knows something about TV's to find out which mount would be right for my particular TV.
What I cannot believe is how cheap they are. I was expecting to pay at least $150.00 for one of these things.
Price: $50.00 (??)
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