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Will using a HD Receiver make my satellite picture better?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Luckyazn, May 23, 2009.

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  1. Luckyazn

    Luckyazn Member

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    Question:

    Ok I just got a new HD LED TV (Samsung Series 6) and I have Direct TV (with

    no HD services yet) after I had everything setup and did the picture

    calibration on the TV. I notice a big different in the picture quality when I'm

    watching my Blu-ray or HD files from my computer that's plug up to my TV

    compare to my sold SONY LCD TV I just sold.

    BUT when I'm watching my Direct TV the picture quality is

    noticeably worst than my previous Sony TV.

    So my question is without getting the HD service from Direct TV could I just

    buy a Direct TV HD Receiver from like ebay or craiglist and use that instead

    since it uses a HDMI output. But would it make the picture even alil better?

    I called Direct TV but they want $99 for the box with $19 shipping and

    would need to get HD service (which they dont have for the Chinese package).


    anyway just wondering would getting a HD box on ebay for $30-60 help and

    could I get an older model H10 or H20 (new one is H21) to work too?


    thanks.
     
    #1 Luckyazn, May 23, 2009
  2. CrazyJoeDavola

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    Unless you are actually tuned to an HD channel, I would think the difference would be insignificant.
     
    #2 CrazyJoeDavola, May 23, 2009
  3. Luckyazn

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    yeah that's what I was kinda told

    Is it just the more advance these HD TV gets the worst the analog signal would
    be.
     
    #3 Luckyazn, May 23, 2009
  4. CrazyJoeDavola

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    Maybe I am mistaken, but even non-HD channels on both Dish and DirectTV non HD receivers are digital.

    One of the smartest thing I did when I bought my plasma last year was to go to all the stores and see which one looked best in SD, rather than HD, since most channels are still in SD.
     
    #4 CrazyJoeDavola, May 23, 2009
  5. Luckyazn

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    just looking for anything to help
     
    #5 Luckyazn, May 23, 2009
  6. Space Ghost

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    If you never had HD with direcTV, you will require a new dish. You will also start paying $10 extra for the HD service.

    DO NOT buy off ebay or any other unofficial place. These are leased receivers and DirecTV will not activate them.

    SD is just that. .. standard def. Putting a lower quality picture on a high def. TV exposes the poorer picture quality. Natually, SD tv's will look better.

    If you have been with DirecTV longer than a year, you might be able to keep calling until you get a rep who will help you out on costs. Speak to the retention department and tell them you are considering leaving. Tell them Dish is adv HD for 9.99 a month and you will go with with their HD service for 9.99 a month (a six month promotion - if you have less than 6 months remaining on your contract) and that you WILL perm switch to Dish once your contract is up.

    No, its all digital. Thats why you need a receiver.(well, part of the reason)
     
    #6 Space Ghost, May 23, 2009
  7. tinman

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    you need to get the hd service (new receiver).

    you can't go buying a badass tv like that and not get hd!
     
    #7 tinman, May 23, 2009
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