Nik- I would recommend that you go for an HD model, if you don't, in a few years you will need a set top box cause all of the TV will be digital. HD RPTVs other than LCD and DLP should come in right about at your budget. Last time I looked, I saw a Mitsi RPTV, about 40 or 50" for about $1800. Course its not 20" deep, for that you will need DLP or LCD at about $2500-$3500.
TV Recommendations
Posted this at AVS forum, but seems to be below them. Then posted it here without changed the default subject. OOPS.
Looking to set up a movie system....progressive scan dvd and Rear projection wide screen TV. Been into audio for quite awhile, but I don't know jack about video.
Total Budget is $2500 (or less)
For DVD I'm fairly set on the Denon - DVM-2815, seems to have what I want. (coax digital out at least so I can send it to my DAC)
That leaves around $2000 for the TV.
Not interested in HD cable or over air HDTV, so I think that means I don't need certain resolutions and features.
Size: At least 40"
Only other issue is thinner is better, don't need a wall hanger but under 20" deep would be nice.
What should I be looking at?
What would you buy???
Even a link to a site that reviews TVs would be useful. Compared to Audio the video world is nuts (and that says something). Seems to me there are whole new model lines every two months.
Thanks.
Looking to set up a movie system....progressive scan dvd and Rear projection wide screen TV. Been into audio for quite awhile, but I don't know jack about video.
Total Budget is $2500 (or less)
For DVD I'm fairly set on the Denon - DVM-2815, seems to have what I want. (coax digital out at least so I can send it to my DAC)
That leaves around $2000 for the TV.
Not interested in HD cable or over air HDTV, so I think that means I don't need certain resolutions and features.
Size: At least 40"
Only other issue is thinner is better, don't need a wall hanger but under 20" deep would be nice.
What should I be looking at?
What would you buy???
Even a link to a site that reviews TVs would be useful. Compared to Audio the video world is nuts (and that says something). Seems to me there are whole new model lines every two months.
Thanks.