Spend the extra $150? Help me decide! - Blu-ray Forum

mikejet · 09-15-2008, 02:02 PM

I can't decide between two plamsa I've been looking at. They are both Panasonics and here are the differences:

Panasonic TH-46PZ0U 46" Plasma $1499.99
1080p
20,000:1 contrast

Panasonic TH-42PZ85U 42" Plasma $1349.99
1080p
30,000:1 contrast

I can't decide...Will the higher contrast really make a difference? Which TV would you get? How much of a difference will I see from my 720p 32" LCD? Should I consider LCD? My price range is 1000-1500.

stockstar1138 · 09-15-2008, 02:07 PM

absolutely go with the 1080p panny plasmas, huge difference over a 720p 32 inch LCD.

I personally would go with the cheaper one, its a little smaller, but i believe its the better quality TV.

callas01 · 09-15-2008, 02:37 PM

Your going to see a difference either way. I personally like the 85U the most out of all the plasma's I have seen. If you are wondering wether or not to go LCD or Plasma, a popularity contest is not the way to go about it on this site. I suggest going to your local electronics store and view any tv you are considering until you know in your heart which one you want to purchase, that way you don't get buyers remorse.

When I bought my sammy, I went to CC about ten times, first it was between 3 tv's, sony, panny and sammy, about the last 3 times I went it was just to see the sammy and my wife was like, just f-ing buy the damn thing so you have it and can get back to making sales calls...Opps. Never had a regret and have no desire to buy another tv for a long time.

MacDaddyOJack · 09-15-2008, 02:41 PM

Go for the 46", 20,000:1 is still very good!

PanasonicPlasmaMan · 09-15-2008, 02:45 PM

Go with the Pan Th46pz80u you will be happy

mikejet · 09-15-2008, 03:56 PM

Well, right now we have a setup where we are about 6' away from the tv, maybe a little less, i've never measured it.

In what I've read the importance for image is:
1. Contrast Ratio
2. Color Saturatino
3. Color Accuracy
4. Resolution

So if I stay below 50", I'm thinking I can go for a really high quality 720p tv instead of the 1080p's and save a little money.

I'm set on plasma now for what I want just don't know what brand or model.

09-15-2008, 02:02 PM	#1
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	Spend the extra $150? Help me decide! I can't decide between two plamsa I've been looking at. They are both Panasonics and here are the differences: Panasonic TH-46PZ0U 46" Plasma $1499.99 1080p 20,000:1 contrast Panasonic TH-42PZ85U 42" Plasma $1349.99 1080p 30,000:1 contrast I can't decide...Will the higher contrast really make a difference? Which TV would you get? How much of a difference will I see from my 720p 32" LCD? Should I consider LCD? My price range is 1000-1500.

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09-15-2008, 02:07 PM	#2
stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	absolutely go with the 1080p panny plasmas, huge difference over a 720p 32 inch LCD. I personally would go with the cheaper one, its a little smaller, but i believe its the better quality TV.

09-15-2008, 02:37 PM	#3
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	Your going to see a difference either way. I personally like the 85U the most out of all the plasma's I have seen. If you are wondering wether or not to go LCD or Plasma, a popularity contest is not the way to go about it on this site. I suggest going to your local electronics store and view any tv you are considering until you know in your heart which one you want to purchase, that way you don't get buyers remorse. When I bought my sammy, I went to CC about ten times, first it was between 3 tv's, sony, panny and sammy, about the last 3 times I went it was just to see the sammy and my wife was like, just f-ing buy the damn thing so you have it and can get back to making sales calls...Opps. Never had a regret and have no desire to buy another tv for a long time.

09-15-2008, 02:41 PM	#4
MacDaddyOJack Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Richmond, VA PSNetwork: MacDaddyOJack Trophy Level: 12(4%) Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:71 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	Go for the 46", 20,000:1 is still very good!

09-15-2008, 02:45 PM	#5
PanasonicPlasmaMan Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:California Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:18	Go with the Pan Th46pz80u you will be happy

09-15-2008, 03:56 PM	#6
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	Well, right now we have a setup where we are about 6' away from the tv, maybe a little less, i've never measured it. In what I've read the importance for image is: 1. Contrast Ratio 2. Color Saturatino 3. Color Accuracy 4. Resolution So if I stay below 50", I'm thinking I can go for a really high quality 720p tv instead of the 1080p's and save a little money. I'm set on plasma now for what I want just don't know what brand or model.

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