I agree, Big
Most of my viewing area is black including TV, TV stand, VCR, Reciever, Dish Receiver, CD Player, speakers, speaker stands, sub-woofer, CD storage rack, couch, coffee table, lamps and rack mounts.
Friends thought i was nuts (I am) when I told them I was going to do this but all like now.
Trinitrons rule. Fought Sony because of their poor support and warantee like I did windows but they are the best.