Topic: SIGHTS & SOUNDS: SUPER SAVING SHOP ON ALL MAJOR BRAND TVs AND A/V EQUIPMENT

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Mr. Vic, what's the cheapest multi-region upscaling DVD player that you have w/c can also play DivX and photos from a USB drive? I have a cheapo Orange-brand DVD player, but it's only able to upscale a few DVDs to 720p/1080i.

I still prefer Pioneer DV400 at P5500. This player conforms to all your requirements. This player, not only very universal, but can also upscale video to 1080p.

[DonMiguel85]

How about the Philips DVP5982? From what I've heard the AVI and USB performance is better. Is this available too?

[E-reply]

How about the Philips DVP5982? From what I've heard the AVI and USB performance is better. Is this available too?

Wala po kaming Philips products.

[krypton125]

Boss Vic, pa pm naman po pricelist for HT w/ divx & usb. Around 10k lang po ha.
Mas mura b pag bundle w/ lcd?

Salamat.

[DonMiguel85]

I was curious lang po, do you have the 32A650 in stock and how much does it cost? Thanks.

[E-reply]

Boss Vic, pa pm naman po pricelist for HT w/ divx & usb. Around 10k lang po ha.
Mas mura b pag bundle w/ lcd?

Salamat.

The cheapest is Samsung HTX30 with all the features that you are needing. We sell this at P8K cash.

This htib becomes P5K when you buy Samsung TV together.

[E-reply]

I was curious lang po, do you have the 32A650 in stock and how much does it cost? Thanks.

Samsung 32A650 will be available next week.

[vroom]

Sir, pa pm po prices ng blu-ray player cash/cc thx

[essence]

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Sir, e-reply, available pa po ba ito.  Pa-update thru PM na lang Sir.

Cheers,

essence

[krypton125]

I went to Sights and Sounds today to purchase a 32"/37" LCD with a native resolution of 1366x768. My budget was budget 32K for a 32" and 40K for a 37" LCD. I'll be connecting the LCD to my desktop computer for the following purposes: 50% movies, 20% gaming, 30% browsing.  I brought my PC loaded with ripped BluRay and HD-DVD titles (720p/1080p).

I was planning on getting the Panasonic TX32LX77 since its the cheapest 32" LCD and with lots of good feedback and reviews from PinoyDVD members.

Here are the units that I auditioned (All in default settings):
1. Panasonic 32LX77 - 32"  - I was very disappointed with this unit because the texts were blurred, almost unreadable.  It looks to me that its native resolution is lower than 1366x768.  I also don't like the picture quality because its too dark.  I think this is not recommended for HTPC use. Tweaking the LCD settings did not help.
2. Panasonic 37LX75 - 37"  - I was very disappointed with this unit because the texts were blurred, almost unreadable.  It looks to me that its native resolution is lower than 1366x768.  I also don't like the picture quality because its too dark. I think this is not recommended for HTPC use.  Tweaking the LCD settings did not help.
3. Sharp 37AX5M - 37"  -  Text was fine. Dull colors.  Poor contrast. Pixels looks obvious. Black text doesn't appear as black as it should be. A straight line would appear dotted line.
4. Samsung LA32R81B - 32" - My computer detected this LCD but was not able to display anything on the LCD. 
5. Hitachi LA37S01 - S-IPS Panel which made it 10-12K more expensive than the other 37" LCDs.  Accurate/vivid colors. Texts were excellent.
6. Toshiba 37C3500 - Accurate/vivid colors. Excellent brightness/contrast. Texts were excellent.

So my choices were narrowed down to:
1. Hitachi LA37S01 - 37"  and its 32" version
2. Toshiba 37C3500 - 37"

Both displayed excellent picture quality, however, it looks like Hitachi uses a hard display panel, somehow glossy, which makes the pictures appear vivid.  I think the Toshiba 37C3500 can achieve this effect by adding a custom Acrylic Screen Protector courtesy of Cham_E_Lyon and Tantric of TipidPC.

I was about to purchase the 32" Hitachi but then I noticed that its picture quality changes when viewed from a different angle, 30-deg or more (vertical/horizontal) from the center of the screen. Same with the Hitachi LA37S01, the picture looked different, it appeared washed out.  The Toshiba, Panasonic and Sharp do not have this problem.

So, after 3 hours of auditioning the LCDs, I ended up buying the Toshiba 37C3500 which will be delivered on Monday. Oh! Another PinoyDVD member was there, I forgot his ID, also auditioned these LCDs which were connected to a BluRay player. He bought also the Toshiba 37C3500.

Thanks to Sights and Sounds, the very accommodating staff, and to Mr.Vic who never get tired of responding to my never ending SMS inquiries.  Glad to meet you personally at your shop today sir. I won't hesitate to recommend your shop to my friends and do business with you again. More power!



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PC Specs:
Mobo: ASROCK Conroe1333-D667 R2.0
Processor: Intel® Core2Duo E6750
Memory: Team Elite PC6400 DDR2 800MHz 1GB*2 (Dual)7
Graphics Card: Powercolor ATI HD 3850
Soundcard: Sound Blaster Audigy 2 ZS
HDD: 160gb Seagate SATA HDD (Primary), 320gb Seagate SATA HDD, 250gb Seagate SATA HDD
PSU: HEC Winpower 550 Watts


HD Titles tested:
1. The.Chronicles.Of.Riddick.2004.HDDVDRiP.DVD9.1080p.AC3.5.1.x264
2. The.Golden.Compass.720p.Bluray.x264
3. The.Lord.Of.The.Rings.Return.Of.The.King.2003.720p.HDTV.x264
4. Celine Dion - A New Day Live in Las Vegas 2007 Blu-ray 720p X264 DD51
5. hoodwinked.2005.720p.hddvd.x264
6. Click.2006.DVD5.720p.BluRay.x264

Agree w/ you Giospike, I also went to S&S just a while ago to compare 32" LCDs.
And came up with LCDs Toshiba 32C3500.Toshiba display more natural color than the other (sony V, samsung r81, panalx77).

im xcited to buy that tv kaso my house still under renovation. huhuhu. (i can't wait na!)

Sir vic was there and he accomodate me very well and nice to meet you sir.

I'll just text/call when we're ready to buy that staff and will introduce to you to my father.

Thanks. thanks.

[sacred cow]

Sir Vic, nasa magkano po ngayon ang Toshiba 32C3500?

[E-reply]

Sir, pa pm po prices ng blu-ray player cash/cc thx

Sir Vic, nasa magkano po ngayon ang Toshiba 32C3500?

Sir, e-reply, available pa po ba ito.  Pa-update thru PM na lang Sir.

Cheers,

essence

Sent pm.

[E-reply]

Agree w/ you Giospike, I also went to S&S just a while ago to compare 32" LCDs.
And came up with LCDs Toshiba 32C3500.Toshiba display more natural color than the other (sony V, samsung r81, panalx77).

im xcited to buy that tv kaso my house still under renovation. huhuhu. (i can't wait na!)

Sir vic was there and he accomodate me very well and nice to meet you sir.

I'll just text/call when we're ready to buy that staff and will introduce to you to my father.

Thanks. thanks.

Thanks din for visiting us...

[E-reply]

ONKYO RECEIVER AVAILABLE AGAIN
TXSR605 black and silver color
TXSR705 silver color
TXSR875 black and silver color

[E-reply]

AVAILABLE SAMSUNG NEW MODEL LCD TVs
LA32A330 + HTX30 home theater system = P39900.
LA40A550 + HTX30 home theater system = P89900.

Available at Sights and Sounds 4th level Shangri-La Plaza. Call 634-1789 to 90. Or mobile 09175413491.

[E-reply]

SONY SALE
KLV46W400 + KLV32V300 + 2 units home-theater system + 2 units wireless headphone = P156K

Available at Sights and Sounds 4th level Shangri-La Plaza. Call 634-1789 to 90. Or mobile 09175413491.

[lakambini]

ONKYO RECEIVER AVAILABLE AGAIN
TXSR605 black and silver color
TXSR705 silver color
TXSR875 black and silver color

SIR,
pa-pm po 705, tnx.

[E-reply]

SIR,
pa-pm po 705, tnx.

Sent you pm.

[E-reply]

B&W IPOD SPEAKER ZEPPELIN NOW AVAILABLE



B&W Zeppelin rocks, wherever you are, yet is simple to set up and use. Plug it in, place your iPod on the docking port and hit the play button. You can vary the volume on Zeppelin itself, on its remote control or on the iPod. Zeppelin will fill a room with crisp, deep, lifelike stereo sound, and deliver musical detail that you won’t believe your iPod could deliver.

Visit Sights and Sounds 4th level Shangri-La Plaza to audition the unit. Listen and you'll see...

[erkstuff]

sir E-Reply

I would just like to thank you and your staff (especially sir paul). Very accomodating po tsaka very friendly. Im eagerly awaiting the arrival of the units. pasensya na po sa pangungulit, very very excited lang po (atat ba, hehe, first ever HDTV ko po kasi toh eh). Anyways, salamat po ulit.

[DonMiguel85]

Sir Vic, do you sell the 40GB PlayStation 3 and for how much? I don't think I really need PS2 backwards compatibility or a larger HDD right now so I'm opting for this. Might buy it end of the month. Thanks

[Big Mac]

Vic/Paul
whats the latest on the NAD CD player I left a few weeks back?  Sana na ayos na yun. Pls let me know update.

[yeoplas]

SIr,

    Do you have pio dv-600? and 40gb ps3?

[E-reply]

Sir Vic, do you sell the 40GB PlayStation 3 and for how much? I don't think I really need PS2 backwards compatibility or a larger HDD right now so I'm opting for this. Might buy it end of the month. Thanks

SIr,

    Do you have pio dv-600? and 40gb ps3?

Sent you pm.

[E-reply]

sir E-Reply

I would just like to thank you and your staff (especially sir paul). Very accomodating po tsaka very friendly. Im eagerly awaiting the arrival of the units. pasensya na po sa pangungulit, very very excited lang po (atat ba, hehe, first ever HDTV ko po kasi toh eh). Anyways, salamat po ulit.

Thanks for buying TV from us. We are sending your TV this afternoon.

[E-reply]

Vic/Paul
whats the latest on the NAD CD player I left a few weeks back?  Sana na ayos na yun. Pls let me know update.

I don't know if this is the right one: Nad 521 under the name Ricardo Olivar is already fixed. The cost is P1500.

[jonascal]

Vic,

I'm the one who inquired about the pana 42in., what would you suggest if I go for 50in plasma TV? And how much is that?
Btw, when will the pana BD player available? Please send me also the list of bluray movies and prices. Thanks!

[DVDMe]

Sir,

How much for the Onkyo receiver TXSR605? thanks.

[E-reply]

Vic,

I'm the one who inquired about the pana 42in., what would you suggest if I go for 50in plasma TV? And how much is that?
Btw, when will the pana BD player available? Please send me also the list of bluray movies and prices. Thanks!

Sent you text messages.

[E-reply]

Sir,

How much for the Onkyo receiver TXSR605? thanks.

Onkyo receiver TXSR605 is P26400., but out of stock now.  Stocks coming again next week.