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I still don't get how a flat panel tv from the likes of Sony or Samsung is an eyesore. It takes the same design cues as a laptop computer or an ipad. How come no one complains about those appliances being an eyesore or for that matter a kitchen appliances like your dishwasher or fridge? Please enlighten me. I do like the blend of natural materials and modern designs, like maple paneled speakers.

"If you play computer audio (and let's face it, who doesn't) then get yourself a decent DAC..."

Would the DAC make a difference if audio is just going into a digital receiver/amp? Or do you only really need a DAC if your putting computer audio through an analog receiver like you're doing?

I second the metal or black-brown stained furniture. Also think about a fabric headboard: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/S99849942

People need to get over their fear of talking to stangers. I see it all the time on public transit. If you ask someone nicely to not recline their chair too much and they want to be an a-hole then respond in kind. But simply starting off by thinking, "I paid for this seat I can do whatever I want in it" only shows you haven't learned how to act like an adult.

I would consider necessity first. If you need internet or cell phone for work than that's the last to go. Then the non-essentials like sat tv, netflix and video game subscription. I think a netflix subscription (I don't work for them) is worth so much more than what you pay. While Cable/Sat are nto a good value considering you can get OTA. I have both but when I didn't two movies a week and OTA tv was adequate entertainment.

I like to unplug my power strips when I won't be home for a few days or longer. TV, DVD player, Xbox, harddrive, computer, display, router, modem, stereo, cable box. I don't know if it makes a difference but it seems like it would.

Twist ties. Extra bonus for being free.

"...industrial shelving...it's virtually dust free."

I really like this shelving for the kitchen but not so much for your electronics and media. The dust just ends up on or in your receiver and DVDs.

If you want true HD, 1080, which is a good idea for such a large screen then that will cost ~$2000. I would recommend a very large plasma. I think a high end plasma or even lcd has a comparatively better picture the projector's picture at the local AMC. And unless you live in a cathedral a 50-60 inch tv screen in plenty big.

Totally agree Sunnyblue.

Enclosing a TV like that can cause it to overheat. Sony has a diagram in the manual about doing something like this.