Refinancing Click here for the list of all Consumer Reports stories Consumer Reports says there's never been a better time to buy a television. TV's offer you more and cost you less than ever before. You have to think about what you're going to hook up to your TV, a VCR or a cable box.
Some people also like to hook up a DVD player or a satellite receiver.
If you want to go beyond that, look for a set with jacks to accommodate whatever equipment you have. Like an S video connection for connecting a DVD player or a satellite receiver. To check audio quality, the engineers went inside a special listening room. They found the sound from the built-in speakers was not always top notch. For the best sound, you should look for a set with audio output jacks so you can connect it to an external receiver with speakers.