if you had $2k, what would u get?

[SellmeyourDVD]

I've been searching around and looking at some suggestions others have given me, but would like more input.

I have around 1500-2000 to spend, i can go higher if it's worth it, and i really don't want anything under 50" or over 55".

I don't care if it's plasma or lcd, both are incredible imo. But do prefer it to be 1080p (want the most out of my blu-ray)

I'd like to stay away from toshiba, since the tv i have right now likes to blow bulbs like it's nobodys buisness (and others have had the same problem). So i'd like to stay away from their products.

[crackinhedz]

Pioneer Plasma.

[tron3]

Sony Bravia BR5 LCD. Simply the latest and greatest picture money can buy, short of OLED. Which you couldn't afford on your budget.

A member or two has it on this forum and simply gush over it.

[un4gvn94538]

if i had 2k? i would let crackinhedz tell me what to get.

[SellmeyourDVD]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Pioneer Plasma.

Those seem to be a little out of my price range (on amazon they are at least)

[Mathus]

Samsung PN50A550 best thing below pioneer plasma in my opinion.

http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-t...-32887581.html

Better rated than all panasonics.

[ottscay]

Personally for that money I'd pick up a Panasonic plasma (which can be had in that price range) or one of the remaining SXRD rear pros from Sony.

[FilmFiend]

I have a Panasonic TH-50PZ700U and I think you can get them for almost $2000 US nowadays. Pioneers are the best but in that price range you can get a 1080P Panny or a 720P Pioneer. I'd go with the 1080P personally. My in-laws have the Pioneer and it has a great picture, but my Panny has just as good of a picture and when you watch blu-rays up close on mine it looks better.

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by SellmeyourDVD

Those seem to be a little out of my price range (on amazon they are at least)

Pioneer PDP-5080 ($2,200)

[SellmeyourDVD]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Pioneer PDP-5080 ($2,200)

I totally forgot to mention i'd prefer it to be 1080p. I want the most out of my blu-ray player (my rear projection tv is NOT doing it justice at all).

Edit: and i also refuse to shop at best buy, they screwed my friend REALLY bad on his tv and they have screwed me pretty bad on other things better left unsaid)

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by SellmeyourDVD

I totally forgot to mention i'd prefer it to be 1080p. I want the most out of my blu-ray player (my rear projection tv is NOT doing it justice at all).

well, I can understand your position...

then for your budget Id consider:

Sony KDS-60A3000


...or even Pansonic plasma like the one mentioned is good quality.

[SellmeyourDVD]

i've been looking pretty closely at this

Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ85U 50" 1080p Plasma HDTV

under 2k at amazon, what does everyone else think of it?

[MacDaddyOJack]

With your price range you can't get a Pioneer plasma. That's not that bad though, especially if you do any gaming. LCD is good for gaming and movies too. With your budget, I would look at the 46" and 52" Sony Bravia XBR4.

[meckel]

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sony-...oductDetail.do

$2099.99

Sony is updated there TVs so there are some really good deals with the current line, sorry just saw the sony is a 40'' but still is a good deal

also:

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Samsu...oductDetail.do
$2069.99

It will be hard to find a good 1080p flat panel in the under 2k price range, if you can go to $2500 here are some deals

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Samsu...oductDetail.do
$2429.99

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sharp...oductDetail.do
$2499.99 save a $1000

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sony-...oductDetail.do
$2599.99

[Lucy Diamond]

A Mesa/Boogie Mark IV

[Shiggidy75]

Originally Posted by SellmeyourDVD

i've been looking pretty closely at this

Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ85U 50" 1080p Plasma HDTV

under 2k at amazon, what does everyone else think of it?

I just ordered mine last night. I saw it in the store and it was my fav budget plasma by far. Can't wait to get it. I've had no probs with Amazon before so I felt comfortable ordering it online.

[SellmeyourDVD]

Originally Posted by Shiggidy75

I just ordered mine last night. I saw it in the store and it was my fav budget plasma by far. Can't wait to get it. I've had no probs with Amazon before so I felt comfortable ordering it online.

I'm thinking about doing the same thing

Just hoping that blu-ray will look amazing on it, i'll find out more this weekend when i go check it out at circuit city.

now i just have to sell my car.... ebay here i come!

[meckel]

Are you against getting a rear projection? I still think they are a great dollar vaule when it come to screen size and quality. You can get a 57'' Mitsu for under $1500. Unless you plan on mounting the TV to a wall.

You may also want to wait until later this year when Mitsu releases ther laser TV. It is a rear projection that uses a laser for the light souce and they are to be stunning (I know a few who saw them a CES). The best part is they are going to be as thin or thinner then a LCD or Plamsa. The bad part is pricing as not been released yet

[DetroitSportsFan]

Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ80U

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Vier...9058654&sr=1-5

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Pioneer Plasma.

Agree.