NewToyForXmas
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Hi there, this forum was incredibly helpful a little while ago when I bought my original setup so I was hoping some kind people might offer me some advice as to what would be my options with regards to moving to HD.
I've currently got a Panasonic 42PWD8 Panel. The only feed into this is from an Onkyo SR503E, via a Van Damme 3RCA to VGA cable. Into the Onkyo, I have Sky+, via a JS Tech RGB to Component (YUV) converter. I also have a Panasonic E500 hard-drive DVD and a Wii, both connected via component.
What are my best options in going HD. Specifically, I quite fancy Sky HD and also maybe a PS3, giving my Blu-Ray, but I don't think my current install would allow me to see any real benefits. What would be my best options? I am quite happy to consider replacement of components, if need be. I quite fancy a 50" screen now, for example, so this project could give me the opportunity to do that. I'd also be interested to hear if there were any 'quick wins' I could achieve with little or no change to what I have got. So happy to consider all options from 'tweaks' offering some benefit to replacements offering all the bells and whistle.
Thanks for any help you are able to offer.
As a side note, I have a Mordaunt Avant Premier Plus 5.1 speaker package, and in combination with the Onkyo, the sound quality is awesome - things like War of the Worlds sound incredible. In fact, I've been really impressed by the picture quality on the panel too but am just getting itchy feet and fancy making some changes. You know how it is.
I've currently got a Panasonic 42PWD8 Panel. The only feed into this is from an Onkyo SR503E, via a Van Damme 3RCA to VGA cable. Into the Onkyo, I have Sky+, via a JS Tech RGB to Component (YUV) converter. I also have a Panasonic E500 hard-drive DVD and a Wii, both connected via component.
What are my best options in going HD. Specifically, I quite fancy Sky HD and also maybe a PS3, giving my Blu-Ray, but I don't think my current install would allow me to see any real benefits. What would be my best options? I am quite happy to consider replacement of components, if need be. I quite fancy a 50" screen now, for example, so this project could give me the opportunity to do that. I'd also be interested to hear if there were any 'quick wins' I could achieve with little or no change to what I have got. So happy to consider all options from 'tweaks' offering some benefit to replacements offering all the bells and whistle.
Thanks for any help you are able to offer.
As a side note, I have a Mordaunt Avant Premier Plus 5.1 speaker package, and in combination with the Onkyo, the sound quality is awesome - things like War of the Worlds sound incredible. In fact, I've been really impressed by the picture quality on the panel too but am just getting itchy feet and fancy making some changes. You know how it is.