Toshiba TP48E60

The heart of any good home theater setup is the TV. I wanted something big enough to view letterboxed movies without reducing the viewable area to a thin ribbon on the screen. I choose the Toshiba rear projection TV for the dependability provided by the name and the features it offered. It is an older model, no longer available but the line that succeeded this one retains the dedication to quality. What I like about the unit is it was expandable. Before I invested in the decoder and 6 channel receiver, the Toshiba provided wonderful sound from it's built in speakers. It even has a special expander mode to enhance the surround field. The unit provides three sets of RCA A/V jacks, two in the rear and one in the front perfect for a video camera. As my home theater grew in scope the Toshiba grew with it. The picture is far clearer than most rear projection televisions I have seen and the adjustments possible from the remote encompasses all facets of audio and video control. While the smaller components are more prone to swapping as the technology advances I wanted a TV that will last until HDTV is perfected and more widely accepted. This was the unit for me. I also invested in a screen protector for the unit. It cost only a hundred dollars but it serves to reduce glare in the room and keep the actual screen dust free.

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