Which of these two TVs should I purchase? - Blu-ray Forum

Blu-Runner · 12-21-2009, 03:22 PM

Well, I'm on the market for a new display upgrade, and I'm torn between two different sets -- one is plasma, the other is LCD. I can't decide, so I'm willing to listen to anyone who can chime in with their own personal opinions and advice. I'm looking at:

The Panasonic TC-P50G10 50" plasma

and

The Samsung 52" LN52B630 LCD

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+...&skuId=9401658

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panasoni...&skuId=9236338

Thanks to anyone who reads and responds!

krazeyeyez · 12-21-2009, 03:37 PM

Well samsung makes a solid set, and that looks like it has some nice features. Have not seen either so can't really comment, i will leave that to the experts but if your going to go LCD you cannot go wrong with samsung.

However as an LCD (not top of the line but no slouch either) owner, some of the plasma tv's i have seen recently have me wishing i went that route. Don't know about that one in particular, but overall i would go plasma route, the image just seems more natural, especially in the blacks department. Now comparing those two specific sets, i will leave to others.

But i will say if you can, demo both YOURSELF, know what the source is, and do a quick calibration on the floor model before you commit to get a better idea of what you are getting.

skatalite · 12-21-2009, 03:43 PM

Plasma is my vote. Best color accuracy, best blacks, best overall picture quality. If it's your primary "I-watch-all-my-movies-on-this-TV" TV, then get the plasma.

Blu-Dog · 12-21-2009, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-Runner

The Panasonic TC-P50G10 50" plasma

Stop right there...great TV, my son got one and it's terrific.

HiDefRev · 12-21-2009, 05:36 PM

I'll second that ! You absolutely cannot go wrong with the Panasonic TC-P50G10 !! It will run rings around either of the TVs in your original post. And, in fact, http://www.vanns.com has them IN STOCK right now for $1299 with FREE shipping and NO tax !!

Steve · 12-22-2009, 12:53 AM

I would definitely go with the plasma.

Pondosinatra · 12-22-2009, 12:57 AM

Panasonic...but see if you can find a Kuro

My_Two_Cents · 12-22-2009, 01:02 AM

Which TV? The overwhelming recommendation EVERY time one of these threads is started:

1) Kuro

2) Panasonic plasma (V10 / G10 / S1)

3) Samsung / Sony LCD

4) Everything else

12-21-2009, 03:22 PM	#1
Blu-Runner Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:85 Blu-ray collection:203 DVD collection:3 Trading Score:16	Which of these two TVs should I purchase? Well, I'm on the market for a new display upgrade, and I'm torn between two different sets -- one is plasma, the other is LCD. I can't decide, so I'm willing to listen to anyone who can chime in with their own personal opinions and advice. I'm looking at: The Panasonic TC-P50G10 50" plasma and The Samsung 52" LN52B630 LCD http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+...&skuId=9401658 http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panasoni...&skuId=9236338 Thanks to anyone who reads and responds!

12-21-2009, 05:36 PM	#5
HiDefRev Active Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:State of Relativity Blu-ray collection:35	Panny plasma I'll second that ! You absolutely cannot go wrong with the Panasonic TC-P50G10 !! It will run rings around either of the TVs in your original post. And, in fact, http://www.vanns.com has them IN STOCK right now for $1299 with FREE shipping and NO tax !! Last edited by HiDefRev; 12-21-2009 at 05:41 PM.

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12-21-2009, 03:37 PM	#2
krazeyeyez Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:the guy on the couch Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:287 Blu-ray reviews:4	Well samsung makes a solid set, and that looks like it has some nice features. Have not seen either so can't really comment, i will leave that to the experts but if your going to go LCD you cannot go wrong with samsung. However as an LCD (not top of the line but no slouch either) owner, some of the plasma tv's i have seen recently have me wishing i went that route. Don't know about that one in particular, but overall i would go plasma route, the image just seems more natural, especially in the blacks department. Now comparing those two specific sets, i will leave to others. But i will say if you can, demo both YOURSELF, know what the source is, and do a quick calibration on the floor model before you commit to get a better idea of what you are getting.

12-21-2009, 03:43 PM	#3
skatalite Banned Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Norman, Okla. Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:12	Plasma is my vote. Best color accuracy, best blacks, best overall picture quality. If it's your primary "I-watch-all-my-movies-on-this-TV" TV, then get the plasma.

12-22-2009, 12:53 AM	#6
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	I would definitely go with the plasma.

12-22-2009, 12:57 AM	#7
Pondosinatra Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:45 Trading Score:2	Panasonic...but see if you can find a Kuro

12-22-2009, 01:02 AM	#8
My_Two_Cents Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Wherever I may roam.... Home Theater Gallery:40 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:19 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:4	Which TV? The overwhelming recommendation EVERY time one of these threads is started: 1) Kuro 2) Panasonic plasma (V10 / G10 / S1) 3) Samsung / Sony LCD 4) Everything else

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