Help picking a HDTV... - Blu-ray Forum

Go Blue · 03-17-2008, 07:33 PM

I am looking for 50-52" and 1080p/24. I am not picky on DLP, LCD, or Plasma. Although, the Pioneer Kuro's have caught my eye. It will be hooked up to a PS3 and a Onkyo TXSR605. I have $2-3K to spend. Any suggestions are appreciated, especially if you can tell me the ones to stay away from.

btf1980 · 03-17-2008, 07:40 PM

With your budget, I would spring for the Pioneer 5010FD. It may cost a little more than $3K altogether, but there is no other display that matches or beats it other than the Pioneer Elites, but that is beyond your budget.

GORT · 03-17-2008, 07:43 PM

Sony Bravia XBR shop around and you will find a good deal

Sonny · 03-17-2008, 07:46 PM

The Panasonic 800/850 1080p/24p Native, with a 1,000,000.1 Dynamic contrast ratio & 30,000.1 Native CR(thats the one that counts)of course

Early MAY they will be at Big Box retailers!!& under 3,000$ for a 50''

daisuke149 · 03-17-2008, 08:06 PM

id say 52"xbr4 ive seen it under 3k

Go Blue · 03-17-2008, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonny

The Panasonic 800/850 1080p/24p Native, with a 1,000,000.1 Dynamic contrast ratio & 30,000.1 Native CR(thats the one that counts)of course

Early MAY they will be at Big Box retailers!!& under 3,000$ for a 50''

What about the TH-50PZ85U?

Go Blue · 03-17-2008, 08:48 PM

Also, the TV will be in a cutout in the wall, so the heat it gives off is important since it will stay in the hole and reflect out in to the room. Which generally gives off less heat between LCD and Plasma?

doctorsteve · 03-17-2008, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by daisuke149

id say 52"xbr4 ive seen it under 3k

That's my pick, should have one within a month or so...

PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD · 03-18-2008, 12:46 AM

new 08 Panny plasma or u can go wrong with Pioneer KUROs

ManUtd · 03-18-2008, 01:20 AM

How about the Pioneer KURO PDP-5010FD?

bluewatergrigsby · 03-18-2008, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by schultz

I am looking for 50-52" and 1080p/24. I am not picky on DLP, LCD, or Plasma. Although, the Pioneer Kuro's have caught my eye. It will be hooked up to a PS3 and a Onkyo TXSR605. I have $2-3K to spend. Any suggestions are appreciated, especially if you can tell me the ones to stay away from.

The Pioneer is probably the best,but check out the Sony XBR 4. Watch the blacks on the Sony and the Pioneer. No other can produce such a black background as these two. This is important. The Sony is hard to beat with a good player hooked up and about 2000.00 cheaper. Just an idea.

aerojoea · 03-18-2008, 01:26 AM

I had both side by side for two weeks, and returned the Sony. It can't handle fat moving objects as well as the Samsung, even without the motion enhancements. The Sony made me dizzy. You can see the differences at a dealer if they have specific content. In PA, Tweeter has very specific content that shows the differences. Bottom line if you can deal with the shiny glass on the Samsung, it is a better TV. Blacks are better than the Sony too.

PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD · 03-18-2008, 01:37 AM

I would just go with plasma to save the motion blurr issues on LCD

Erman_94 · 03-18-2008, 01:49 AM

definitely get a plasma...as for which ones...id say pioneer/panny/samsung are all good choices (and id rank them in that order)

but if you really want a lcd, the sony xbr is tough to beat

good luck

Go Blue · 03-18-2008, 02:22 PM

If I have a strict budget of $2500, which Panny of Pioneer should I go for?

Erman_94 · 03-18-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by schultz

If I have a strict budget of $2500, which Panny of Pioneer should I go for?

im not too sure about american prices, but i dont think you can get the pioneer for that price...id say go with the panny

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1200703056434

btf1980 · 03-18-2008, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by schultz

If I have a strict budget of $2500, which Panny of Pioneer should I go for?

With that budget, I think the new Panasonic models would be perfect for you. This model specifically TH-50PZ85U

http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4223212

Sonny · 03-18-2008, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonny

The Panasonic 800/850 1080p/24p Native, with a 1,000,000.1 Dynamic contrast ratio & 30,000.1 Native CR(thats the one that counts)of course

Early MAY they will be at Big Box retailers!!& under 3,000$ for a 50''

I called Panny & they said it would be 2,800$

F*** YAY

Go Blue · 03-18-2008, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonny

I called Panny & they said it would be 2,800$

F*** YAY

Why are the 800/850's that are coming out better than the 85 already out?

catterwall · 03-18-2008, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sonny

The Panasonic 800/850 1080p/24p Native, with a 1,000,000.1 Dynamic contrast ratio & 30,000.1 Native CR(thats the one that counts)of course

Early MAY they will be at Big Box retailers!!& under 3,000$ for a 50''

Yay! another piece of crap from Panny...

Go with the Pioneer Kuro because your not going to find a better TV then this for awhile

03-17-2008, 07:33 PM	#1
Go Blue Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:160 Trading Score:7	Help picking a HDTV... I am looking for 50-52" and 1080p/24. I am not picky on DLP, LCD, or Plasma. Although, the Pioneer Kuro's have caught my eye. It will be hooked up to a PS3 and a Onkyo TXSR605. I have $2-3K to spend. Any suggestions are appreciated, especially if you can tell me the ones to stay away from.

03-18-2008, 01:26 AM	#12
aerojoea New Member Member since:Feb 2008	Samsung 5271 vs. Sony XBR ? I had both side by side for two weeks, and returned the Sony. It can't handle fat moving objects as well as the Samsung, even without the motion enhancements. The Sony made me dizzy. You can see the differences at a dealer if they have specific content. In PA, Tweeter has very specific content that shows the differences. Bottom line if you can deal with the shiny glass on the Samsung, it is a better TV. Blacks are better than the Sony too.

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03-17-2008, 07:40 PM	#2
btf1980 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2007 Location:NYC Home Theater Gallery:97 Trading Score:14	With your budget, I would spring for the Pioneer 5010FD. It may cost a little more than $3K altogether, but there is no other display that matches or beats it other than the Pioneer Elites, but that is beyond your budget.

03-17-2008, 07:43 PM	#3
GORT Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Reducing Your Planet To A Burned Out Cinder Blu-ray collection:295	Sony Bravia XBR shop around and you will find a good deal

03-17-2008, 07:46 PM	#4
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	The Panasonic 800/850 1080p/24p Native, with a 1,000,000.1 Dynamic contrast ratio & 30,000.1 Native CR(thats the one that counts)of course Early MAY they will be at Big Box retailers!!& under 3,000$ for a 50''

03-17-2008, 08:06 PM	#5
daisuke149 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	id say 52"xbr4 ive seen it under 3k

03-17-2008, 08:48 PM	#7
Go Blue Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:160 Trading Score:7	Also, the TV will be in a cutout in the wall, so the heat it gives off is important since it will stay in the hole and reflect out in to the room. Which generally gives off less heat between LCD and Plasma?

03-18-2008, 12:46 AM	#9
PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA, USA	new 08 Panny plasma or u can go wrong with Pioneer KUROs

03-18-2008, 01:20 AM	#10
ManUtd Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:In my HT Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:829 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:5	How about the Pioneer KURO PDP-5010FD?

03-18-2008, 01:37 AM	#13
PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA, USA	I would just go with plasma to save the motion blurr issues on LCD

03-18-2008, 01:49 AM	#14
Erman_94 Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Canada 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:201	definitely get a plasma...as for which ones...id say pioneer/panny/samsung are all good choices (and id rank them in that order) but if you really want a lcd, the sony xbr is tough to beat good luck

03-18-2008, 02:22 PM	#15
Go Blue Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:160 Trading Score:7	If I have a strict budget of $2500, which Panny of Pioneer should I go for?

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