Just getting started on setting up a home theater/media extension, and became hooked on the http://www.hometheaternetwork.com/ site right away with the crunchy goodness presented by the block diagram.

Probably should have done my research first, but couldn’t wait to finally get an HD TV, for which I picked up a Samsung HL67A750. Only currently have a Motorolo DVR (from Comcast) and XBox360 hooked up, using component connectors for each.

Not sure if I’ll look into a receiver or a HTPC next, so will start a bit of research on each and see where it goes.

trying to connect home theater system, i have cable box, dvd/vcr,tv, home theater. does it go wall cable to cable box, to dvd/vcr, to surround, to tv???? thank you, tim buschfan@comcast.net

Sharp Aquos D65U 42″ LCD TV
Price Comparison	1080p Video Connections: HDMI 1.3 (x5), Component (x2), VGA, Composite (x2) 15,000:1 contrast ratio 6ms response time 450 cd/m2 brightness Wide Viewing Angles (176°H x 176°W) Built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC Tuner

Samsung LN32A650 32″ LCD TV
Price Comparison	1080p Video Connections: HDMI 1.3 (x4), Component (x2), VGA, Composite (x2) 4ms response time 15,000:1 contrast ratio 500 cd/m2 brightness Wide Viewing Angles (178°H x 178°W) Built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC Tuner RJ-45input to connect to internet

Sony BRAVIA XBR KDL52XBR6 52″ LCD TV
Price Comparison	1080p Video Connections: HDMI 1.3 (x3), Component (x2), VGA, Composite (x2) 50,000:1 contrast ratio Wide Viewing Angles (178°H x 178°W) Built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC Tuner RJ-45input to connect to internet Motionflow 120Hz technology

Samsung LN52A650 52″ LCD TV
Price Comparison	1080p Video Connections: HDMI 1.3 (x4), Component (x2), Composite (x2) 6ms response time 50,000:1 contrast ratio 500 cd/m2 brightness RJ-45 input to connect to internet Infolink RSS feeds and stock quotes Wide Viewing Angles (176°H x 176°W) Built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC Tuner 120Hz Auto Motion Plus

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I have a Sony 550 blue ray player with an Ethernet port that is to hook up with the internet to download BD material and obtain firmware updates.  I have a wireless home network but am not clear what to purchase to have the two communicate via an Ethernet connection (on the back of the Sony)….can anyone tell me what I need to purchase so that I can connect wirelessly to my home network?