I should of mentioned cdn dollars in my costco reply. Also the 9200 ExpressVU I have is the same as the DishNetwork 942.
If the SXRD has enough HDMI inputs, I won't need to use the receiver amp as a video switcher.
The Dish receiver and upconvert dvd both have hdmi outputs.
I will go with the EP500.....I'll have to bs to the wife since she told me she doesn't want a subwoofer that shakes the house. I may also get the sub from the outlet store since it will be hiding in a corner and any blemishes won't be seen.
So for now, I will order the speakers in the next few days and wait till later Janurary to get the SXRD and amp.
I read on this board or another one, that Christmas and Super Bowl are the biggest events for people buying big screens. Also some of the new 2006 CES products should start hitting the street making last years models that much cheaper.