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Which cable box would be best for TH-42PWD8UK and AVR-2106

Sep 19, 2005 4:55AM PDT

I would like some advice on deciding which cable box I should get from Comcast here in Denver, CO.

I just got a Panasonic TH-42PWD8UK EDTV monitor only. I should recieve my Denon AVR-2106 tomorrow.

The standard digital box has composite out and I could let the Denon AVR-2106 handle the conversion to component to the monitor.

They have an HD box that I believe has component out that I could pass through the AVR-2016.

Thoughts?

Thanks in advance,

Mark

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DONT BUY THE PANASONIC NO NO
Sep 19, 2005 6:57AM PDT

Why get a e.d.t.v in the first place, True hi-def sets are very resonable, Its like buying a pinto where you can have A caddilac for a few bucks more, Also make sure you buy a d.v.d. player with d.v.i. output, and your cable or satellit box with d.v.i. output then use your d.v.i. or h.d.m.i input on the t.v. only You can buy a Gifin d.v.i. switcher so you can toggle between d.v.d. and your hi-def tuner, The picture on my SONY 65" 3 tube rear projector looks awsome set up this way by the way I only paid $2500 for my monster thats half the price of l.c.d. d.l.p and plasma sets and the picture looks just as good, And if my 3 tubes ware out in 12 to 15 years I can replace them at a cost of $200 each. good luck stewart norrie

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I BOUGHT THE PANASONC YES YES
Sep 19, 2005 11:01AM PDT

I am happy with my decision. Glad you are happy with yours. I'll answer your question even though you did not answer mine. I got the EDTV because I will almost always be viewing this monitor from bed, a distance of about 18 feet. At that distance the difference between HD and ED is not noticable to me. I also wanted flat screen wall mount. I do not want my bedroom to look like a media room with a MONSTER TV. Different strokes for different folks.

Found my own answer. HD digital box. Picture looks great .