Pic of the new plasma

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  • Glowrdr
    Glowrdr Posts: 1,103
    edited January 2011
    Is the DVE anything like the Spears & Munsil disk? I'm assuming the same, but thought I'd ask. Also, anyone have any experience or know if a sound calibration disc is helpful or worth it?
    65" Sony X900 (XBR-65X900E)
    Pioneer Elite SC-37
    Polk Monitor 70's (2)
    Polk Monitor 40's (4)
    Polk Monitor CS2
    Polk DSW Pro 660wi
    Oppo BDP-93
    Squeezebox Duet
    Belkin PureAV PF60
    Dish Network "The Hoppa"
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,545
    edited January 2011
    Yes, some prefer S&M. As far as sound, I'm 2-channel, you'll have to ask one of the surround gurus.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Source: Rotel CD14MkII CD Player - Speakers: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • MADGSF
    MADGSF Posts: 603
    edited January 2011
    I have to agree with thsmith. I find after my TV settled in that I don't feel the need to have it calibrated. I use either THX or studio ref and am happy with one for any given source.
    AVR: Elite VSX-21TXH
    Amplifier: B&K 7250 Series ii
    Misc: Velodyne SMS-1
    Mains: RTi-10
    Center: CSi-5
    Rear: Boston DSi460
    Sub: SVS PC-Ultra
    TV: Panasonic TC-P58V10
    DVD: Panasonic DMP-BD60K
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  • doctorcilantro
    doctorcilantro Posts: 2,028
    edited January 2011
    Looks cozy Steve; would love to hear the 7's someday.
    For Sale 2019:
    Tortuga Audio LDR passive preamp
    Decware EL34 amp
    Allnic H-1201 phono
    Zu Union Cubes
    iFi iDSD DAC, .5m UBS, iFI Gemini cable, Oyaide Tunami XLR 1.3M, Oyaide Tunami Speaker wire 1.5M, Beyerdynamic DT1990 headphones, PS Audio P3 power center

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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited January 2011
    Sweet Plasma-Nice Speakers also-Congrats!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • B&W802d
    B&W802d Posts: 72
    edited January 2011
    Congrats on your new purchase. Looks like the perect size for your room. Now all you need are a few more Carbon 7s so you can go full HT,lol. I'm sure Sean can suggest a center channel to match.:biggrin:
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  • wlrandall
    wlrandall Posts: 440
    edited January 2011
    steveinaz wrote: »
    Yes. Gotta order some longer HDMI cables, grab a wireworld cable raceway, and pick a mount.

    I found a nice paintable raceway at Home Depot of all places. The speedbump on the wall is so much better than dangling cables.

    Very nice system!
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  • PoLk FaN
    PoLk FaN Posts: 81
    edited January 2011
    very nice!
    HT Rig
    Receiver- Denon avr 1910
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 60
    Center- Polk Audio CS2 series II's
    Surrounds- Polk Audio Monitor 40 series II's
    Surround Backs Polk Audio Monitor 30
    Subs- Mirage S8 & Psw505
    T.V.- 46" Samsung lcd 120hz
    Blu-Ray- 60 GB PS3
    HD Dvd-Toshiba HD-A3
    Xbox 360- O town killer81
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited January 2011
    Nice Plasma Steve. I own a Panasonic and would not hesitate on buying another one.
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
    NORTH of 60°
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,545
    edited January 2011
    Thanks all!
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Source: Rotel CD14MkII CD Player - Speakers: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,545
    edited January 2011
    steveinaz wrote: »
    "HD Size 2" is actually correct (1080p) pixel-to-pixel scaling. Size 1 zooms the image 5% (thought to reduce nasties on the edge of broadcast screens). If the setting is grayed out, connect your bluray player to the input, and change the setting to HD Size 2; then reconnect your HDTV receiver back to the input. I think the TV is looking for a 1080p input before it will allow you to change the HD Size parameter, and the DirecTV only goes to 1080i (unless you have a 1080p PPV movie playing).

    Correction

    The only way to get a DirecTV HD STB to output 1080i is by setting Native mode to "on."; otherwise everything is output as 720p. If you switch to native mode on, you'll then be able to set the S2 series to "HD Size 2" when you select a 1080i channel--and the setting will hold anytime you select a 1080i channel.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Source: Rotel CD14MkII CD Player - Speakers: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • SCompRacer
    SCompRacer Posts: 9,089
    edited January 2011
    Wow, high marks on that plasma TV Steve!
    Salk SoundScape 8's * Audio Research Reference 3 * Bottlehead Eros Phono * Park's Audio Budgie SUT * Krell KSA-250 * Harmonic Technology Pro 9+ * Signature Series Sonore Music Server w/Deux PS * Roon * Gustard R26 DAC / Singxer SU-6 DDC * Heavy Plinth Lenco L75 Idler Drive * AA MG-1 Linear Air Bearing Arm * AT33PTG/II & Denon 103R * Richard Gray 600S * NHT B-12d subs * GIK Acoustic Treatments * Sennheiser HD650 *
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  • jimmydep
    jimmydep Posts: 1,305
    edited January 2011
    Good Choice, 58" is a monster.
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited January 2011
    Why did you buy such a tiny set??
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • larry777
    larry777 Posts: 480
    edited January 2011
    Very nice HDTV and the larger size will give you more impact as you know. The Samsung 58" is also a very good tv.
    Home Theatre.............

    Pioneer SC-35
    Polk RTi10's Fronts
    Polk CSiA6 Center
    RTi4 Surrounds
    SVS PB-12 Sub


    2 Channel.............................

    Yaqin MC-100B
    Energy RC-70 Speakers
    Arcam CD-192 Disc Player
    Van Den Hul Interconnects
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,545
    edited January 2011
    Watching some football (Green Bay/Philly), man this tv rocks.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Source: Rotel CD14MkII CD Player - Speakers: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • stillen
    stillen Posts: 43
    edited January 2011
    Panasonic VT25 54 incher calibratated using Blue-Ray DVE essentials after 100 hours of break in, the new VT30 will be a great plasma TV.
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  • mcs2000si
    mcs2000si Posts: 57
    edited January 2011
    very nice. I used this website to help dial in my tv and it looks great. Idk if you can use these setting since its for the 50" but wanted to pass it along anyway.

    http://reviews.plasmatvbuyingguide.com/plasmatvreviews/panasonic-tcp50s2-review.html
    Samsung 58" 650 Plasma
    Panamax M5300-PM
    Pioneer Elite VSX94 Receiver
    PS3 Blu-ray
    Comcast DVR
    Polk 2 RTi 10 fronts (Bi-wired)
    Polk CSi 5 Center
    Polk FXi3 rears
    Polk DSW Pro 600
    Harmony one remote
    Monster cable speaker wire and HDMI's
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  • dvran
    dvran Posts: 280
    edited January 2011
    Nice. Can't beat the deal on Plasma's right now. They are a bargain.

    Where is your center channel speaker?
    ~Dan

    Projector: Epson 705HD on 106" DaLite
    TV: Samsung 50" Plasma PN50B550
    Receiver: Onkyo 607
    Fronts: Polk 1000i
    Center: Polk Csi40
    Rears: Polk Fxi30
    Sub: Velodyne Minivee 10
    PS3 and Xbox
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited January 2011
    steveinaz wrote: »
    Yes, some prefer S&M.

    And no one even ran with this one. Did I log onto some other audio site by mistake? :biggrin:
    Vinyl, the final frontier...

    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • DarqueKnight
    DarqueKnight Posts: 6,765
    edited January 2011
    Congrats. A big, new plasma is aways a nice family addition.
    Proud and loyal citizen of the Digital Domain and Solid State Country!
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,545
    edited January 2011
    dvran wrote: »
    Nice. Can't beat the deal on Plasma's right now. They are a bargain.

    Where is your center channel speaker?

    I'm 2-channel baby.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Source: Rotel CD14MkII CD Player - Speakers: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,545
    edited January 2011
    madmax wrote: »
    And no one even ran with this one. Did I log onto some other audio site by mistake? :biggrin:

    Most are a little slow around here....:biggrin:
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Source: Rotel CD14MkII CD Player - Speakers: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • BWilberg266
    BWilberg266 Posts: 191
    edited January 2011
    steveinaz wrote: »
    Watching some football (Green Bay/Philly), man this tv rocks.

    Great Game!

    And I just joined the Panny Plasma Crew as well. Picked up a P42GT25 for $699 and I couldn't be happier :biggrin:

    Now to get a hold of some of those stinkin 3D glasses...
    Main Setup
    Fronts - Energy RC-50's
    Center - Energy RC-LCR
    Rear - Energy RC-R's
    Subs - Gone...
    AVR - Pioneer SC-37
    Blu-Ray - Sony BDP-S360
    TV - Vizio E550I-B2
    Media Server - Mac Mini
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