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Re the sound system:

The larger and deeper rear projection DLP type HDTVs usually have far better sound systems built in due to their size allowing that. When you have a really thin LCD or plasma, you just can't get good speakers and amplifiers in that small space.

The answer is that the better LCD and plasma units have jacks and are designed to be hooked up to an external amplifier and external speakers, just like a sound system is hooked up. Good speakers are often bigger than the TV itself, plus the amplifier, so you end up with a need for space still, but the LCD or plasma is so thin that it fits on a wall like a painting.

In my case , I have two large, high quality Klipsch speakers and room for an amplifier, and about 90 inches between the two speakers to mount a plasma or LCD on the wall (I wish I can afford the $25,000 or so for the 90 inch model).

The other thing to consider is if a speaker of amplifier goes bad in a rear projector system, can you even open up the TV to get to it, or if so, how difficult is it to replace a part like that and how expensive? With external sound units, ease of new speakers or amplifier is a snap, and usually of far better quality capability. You are resigned to the original type of sound system parts with a rear projector.

Regardless, there are some excellent units like yours on the market, and your model is at the top of many reviews.