Can't Decide... KDL-40Z4100/TH-42PZ85U - Blu-ray Forum

Ason12 · 02-17-2009, 12:50 AM

So, I've found both TVs are similarly priced and I've finally saved up to get my first HDTV. However I can't decide between the:

Panasonic TH-42PZ85U
and the
Sony KDL-40Z4100

Both have nice features and are just the right size.
I'd be doing some gaming and a lot of Blu watching.

Anyone have an experience with them?

Thanks!!

mmunro2003 · 02-17-2009, 03:18 AM

At my job we have the 40z and the 46z on display, i have always been a fan of the Z series, technically on paper its pretty much the same as the xbr6. I have seen blu ray, high def and SD on it and it always impresses me. Keep an eye out for the new Z series in spring. (240 hz- overated in my opinon, and bravia engine 3 vs bravia engine 2)

redlikefire02 · 02-17-2009, 07:23 AM

plasmaaaa. hands down.

cheezz · 02-17-2009, 08:31 AM

Panny....bigger is better.

tntkain · 02-17-2009, 10:04 AM

we have the 46"kdlz and the colors are amazing. I would recomend it to anyone

BACsader · 02-17-2009, 12:17 PM

The Panny in the right room settings blows away that Sony.

Ason12 · 02-17-2009, 12:36 PM

Let me give you a bit more info, the room is rather small (10'x15'). The two sizes aren't really that different and don't concern me.

And I see that some of you are adament about one or the other, but why?

Thanks

SellmeyourDVD · 02-17-2009, 05:53 PM

that sony is a pretty good tv.

I just like lcds over plasmas. You will be very happy with the lcd.

mmunro2003 · 02-17-2009, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheezz

Panny....bigger is better.

My girfriend claims bigger is not always better

dereksworl · 02-17-2009, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmunro2003

My girfriend claims bigger is not always better

Then she clearly hasn't met me yet!...........ZING!

I kid, I kid. just couldn't help myself

tntkain · 02-17-2009, 09:06 PM

the 10 bit screen on the sony makes all the colors stand out, not like the fake look that people talk about, but real life color. There are details in the movies that we never noticed with our other tv, and it was a really nice tv, had a nice picture it was a 1080p, but the Sony has more WOW factor.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ason12

Let me give you a bit more info, the room is rather small (10'x15'). The two sizes aren't really that different and don't concern me.

And I see that some of you are adament about one or the other, but why?

Thanks

lanceroz · 02-17-2009, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mmunro2003

My girfriend claims bigger is not always better

Quote:

Originally Posted by dereksworl

Then she clearly hasn't met me yet!...........ZING!

I kid, I kid. just couldn't help myself

Ha-Ha! Nice!!

Or I was going to say "she is just saying that casue she just doesn't want to hurt your feelings" but thought that might have been going to far...

Only kidding of course!

Nathan P · 02-17-2009, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ason12

Let me give you a bit more info, the room is rather small (10'x15'). The two sizes aren't really that different and don't concern me.

And I see that some of you are adament about one or the other, but why?

Thanks

The room will play a part in determining which is more suited to you. If your room has lots of windows and is bright even with the curtains closed you will be better off with the LCD, if on the other hand you can darken the room enough the plasma will be better. Ultimately there are fans of both - i have to have LCD because of the light coming into the room but i do like the colours on a plasma - try and view them both side by side if possible. Either of them is a fine TV and you won't be disappointed whatever you choose.

Hope that helps

BACsader · 02-18-2009, 01:11 AM

If you have a nice, dark room, I must say you have to go Plasma. It has a much better native contrast ration and you don't have to worry about backlight Uniformity issues. Definitely take the time to decide what you want. If you don't like one when you take it home, return it and try the other one.

callas01 · 02-18-2009, 05:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dereksworl

Then she clearly hasn't met me yet!...........ZING!

I kid, I kid. just couldn't help myself

Quote:

Originally Posted by lanceroz

Ha-Ha! Nice!!

Or I was going to say "she is just saying that casue she just doesn't want to hurt your feelings" but thought that might have been going to far...

Only kidding of course!

I would have said, I'm sorry, I really didn't me to hurt the girl.

HAHA, just joking

i-Dak · 02-18-2009, 06:54 AM

Sony's are over-rated!

Nathan P · 02-18-2009, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by i-Dak

Sony's are over-rated!

I would say over priced not over rated, their XBR's/X series are just about the best lcd you can get

steve1971 · 02-18-2009, 10:07 PM

Sony's Z series is simply awsome.

Maximus · 02-18-2009, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by i-Dak

Sony's are over-rated!

Not at all. People who say this are usually unable to afford one...

I say this and I don't own a Sony TV (for the first time in ages!), Pioneer and Samsung right now, though I heard the XBR8/X4500 is getting price cuts to make way for the G2 RGB LED TVs around June/July...

Nathan P · 02-19-2009, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

Not at all. People who say this are usually unable to afford one...

I say this and I don't own a Sony TV (for the first time in ages!), Pioneer and Samsung right now, though I heard the XBR8/X4500 is getting price cuts to make way for the G2 RGB LED TVs around June/July...

I had just about made up my mind on a new TV the other day, now you have me wondering again

02-17-2009, 12:50 AM	#1
Ason12 Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:273 Trading Score:4	Can't Decide... KDL-40Z4100/TH-42PZ85U So, I've found both TVs are similarly priced and I've finally saved up to get my first HDTV. However I can't decide between the: Panasonic TH-42PZ85U and the Sony KDL-40Z4100 Both have nice features and are just the right size. I'd be doing some gaming and a lot of Blu watching. Anyone have an experience with them? Thanks!! Total BDs: 84 PS3 Games: 5 XB360 Games: 4 PSN & XBL: Ason12

02-17-2009, 03:18 AM	#2
mmunro2003 Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:139 Blu-ray reviews:2	At my job we have the 40z and the 46z on display, i have always been a fan of the Z series, technically on paper its pretty much the same as the xbr6. I have seen blu ray, high def and SD on it and it always impresses me. Keep an eye out for the new Z series in spring. (240 hz- overated in my opinon, and bravia engine 3 vs bravia engine 2) KDL46V3000 HTCT 100 Soundbar BDPS350 APC 15 Bravia Internet Video Link Ikea Dioder LED Lights

02-17-2009, 07:23 AM	#3
redlikefire02 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:69 Blu-ray reviews:6 Hardware reviews:3	plasmaaaa. hands down. samsung lnt4065 samsung 1400 samsung ht-as720 (soon to be replaced) APC H15 xbox 360 elite  Macbook 2.4 \| 4GB \| 250G ...  iPhone 3Gs 32GB 4x Polk Monitor50's, (waiting on the front soundstage)

02-17-2009, 08:31 AM	#4
cheezz Member Member since:Oct 2008	Panny....bigger is better. Word for today is LEGS. Now go and spread the word. Sony KDL46XBR2, Moto DCH 3416 Sony KDL32XBR6, Moto DCT 3416 I Tosh HD-XA2, Pannie BD55 New Years Resolution: 1920x1080

02-17-2009, 10:04 AM	#5
tntkain Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:103 PS3 collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:2 Hardware reviews:1	we have the 46"kdlz and the colors are amazing. I would recomend it to anyone PS3 60 gig Onkyo tx605 Sony 46"KDLZ4100 Sharp Aquos 37GP1U PSP Klipsch Speakers

View Poll Results: Which would you go with?
Sony KDL-40Z4100	12	50.00%
Panasonic TH-42PZ85U	12	50.00%
Voters: 24. You may not vote on this poll

02-17-2009, 12:17 PM	#6
BACsader Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Cooper City FL Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:9 Hardware reviews:1 Trading Score:1	The Panny in the right room settings blows away that Sony. Panasonic Plasma 1080p (TH-42FD18)Costco Sony PS3/Panasonic DMP-BD60 Pioneer Elite VSX-03TXH Acurus A100x3 Amplifier Focal 706S Fronts/ Focal 700S Centre Klipsch RSX-4 Rears Martin Logan Dynamo Subwoofer APC H15 Power Conditioner

02-17-2009, 12:36 PM	#7
Ason12 Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:273 Trading Score:4	Let me give you a bit more info, the room is rather small (10'x15'). The two sizes aren't really that different and don't concern me. And I see that some of you are adament about one or the other, but why? Thanks Total BDs: 84 PS3 Games: 5 XB360 Games: 4 PSN & XBL: Ason12

02-17-2009, 05:53 PM	#8
SellmeyourDVD Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:125 Trading Score:11	that sony is a pretty good tv. I just like lcds over plasmas. You will be very happy with the lcd. Samsung 46" 650 IKEA LED Dioder Strips <------ FREAKIN AWESOME! Xbox 360/PS3 Onkyo sr606- Monitor 50 x 2, monitor 30 x 4, cs10 Elemental design a2-300-Mental note: DO NOT test drive this sub right after you put your daughter down for a nap! Logitech 880- Taking laziness to a whole new level!!!!!

02-18-2009, 01:11 AM	#14
BACsader Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Cooper City FL Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:9 Hardware reviews:1 Trading Score:1	If you have a nice, dark room, I must say you have to go Plasma. It has a much better native contrast ration and you don't have to worry about backlight Uniformity issues. Definitely take the time to decide what you want. If you don't like one when you take it home, return it and try the other one. Panasonic Plasma 1080p (TH-42FD18)Costco Sony PS3/Panasonic DMP-BD60 Pioneer Elite VSX-03TXH Acurus A100x3 Amplifier Focal 706S Fronts/ Focal 700S Centre Klipsch RSX-4 Rears Martin Logan Dynamo Subwoofer APC H15 Power Conditioner

02-18-2009, 06:54 AM	#16
i-Dak Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Ankeny, IA Home Theater Gallery:9	Sony's are over-rated!

02-18-2009, 10:07 PM	#18
steve1971 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Saint Paul Minnesota. Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:35 Blu-ray reviews:98 Hardware reviews:3 Trading Score:1	Sony's Z series is simply awsome. Sony Bravia KDL46HX750 LED/3D Tv. Sony BDP S590 Blu Ray Player. Pioneer HTP-071 Surround Sound System.

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