i had been D* for about 7 yrs until early this year when i went off the air/sat, and i joined VOOM in july with no commit. deal (since i just purchased HDTV). i watched V* for 2 months and i decided to switch because i was always looking for something to watch on SD channels. but V* didn't have my usual channels.. TechTV, HGTV, DIY... of course i went VOOM for HD channels but i just didn't spend a lot of time watching their exclusive HD. so i found out that i didn't need 30+ V*HD channels... just need DiscoveryHD and a couple HD.
i just picked up samsung 360 and installed it with no problem. i was worried about lining the 3 lnb dish but it took me less than 10 sec. to get all three sat at 90 level.
after purchasing NFL ticket (another reason for switching in september..) i got the premium pack for 4 months with free HD for 6 months.. AWESOME !!
however i instantly noticed, when i turned on the HD channels, that the sound level/quality on HD channels are not as good as V*. it's same set up, only difference is the provider and the box. on V*, when i tune to HD channels, the sound was soooooo very clearer than other channels.. along with a good PQ, it really was WOW. D* picture quality on HD doesn't really bother me yet, but i notice the significant diff. on Audio Q. (although i think V* HD looked better. something about D* DiscoverHD makes it look less bright/ vibrant)
another issue is regarding the samsung receiver, i think. when i watch OTA channels with my indoor antenna, (im in LA, Cali) there is a significant audio level diff. between digital and analog broadcast of the same channel (ex. channel 4 and 4-1) is this normal?? i just don't know..
well, i just wanted express my experience in switching over to D* from V* after having it for 2 months.
after all, if anyone asks me if i regret switching over, my answer would be a big NO. D* doesn't sound or look as good, but i still want D* than V*. only if V* had little more SD channel offers, i would've stayed. but then again, NFL is here, now. so, until any of the HD channels become necessity for me, i won't need to worry about switching decisions..
i just picked up samsung 360 and installed it with no problem. i was worried about lining the 3 lnb dish but it took me less than 10 sec. to get all three sat at 90 level.
after purchasing NFL ticket (another reason for switching in september..) i got the premium pack for 4 months with free HD for 6 months.. AWESOME !!
however i instantly noticed, when i turned on the HD channels, that the sound level/quality on HD channels are not as good as V*. it's same set up, only difference is the provider and the box. on V*, when i tune to HD channels, the sound was soooooo very clearer than other channels.. along with a good PQ, it really was WOW. D* picture quality on HD doesn't really bother me yet, but i notice the significant diff. on Audio Q. (although i think V* HD looked better. something about D* DiscoverHD makes it look less bright/ vibrant)
another issue is regarding the samsung receiver, i think. when i watch OTA channels with my indoor antenna, (im in LA, Cali) there is a significant audio level diff. between digital and analog broadcast of the same channel (ex. channel 4 and 4-1) is this normal?? i just don't know..
well, i just wanted express my experience in switching over to D* from V* after having it for 2 months.
after all, if anyone asks me if i regret switching over, my answer would be a big NO. D* doesn't sound or look as good, but i still want D* than V*. only if V* had little more SD channel offers, i would've stayed. but then again, NFL is here, now. so, until any of the HD channels become necessity for me, i won't need to worry about switching decisions..
