New Plasma: Panasonic or Samsung? - Blu-ray Forum

titulin · 04-13-2009, 10:30 PM

In a couple of months, I`m going to buy a new Plasma.
I know that Pioneer are the best, but I can`t find it in my country.
Please, recommend me the best models for Panasonic and Samsung for $2.000/$2.500.
Which one is better, Panasonic or Samsung?
Thanks!!

BACsader · 04-13-2009, 10:37 PM

Most people are going to tell you Panasonic, and from what I know I will say the same thing. In this case go with what you think is the best for you. Size, Contrast Ratio, additional settings. I like both companies and you won't go wrong with either one.

LoveHomeTheatre · 04-13-2009, 10:41 PM

The new Panasonic's look promising and a review is made for the G10 model I believe, its superb from what I hear. If you can't wait for the new models, just go with the 800u model which should be at a great price. Samsung's Plasma's, while give great for your money, Panasonic's are generally better in the plasma department.

titulin · 04-13-2009, 11:03 PM

Thanks, I also think that Panasonic is a little better.
I know that there are some many lines of Panasonic and Samsung.
Which one is the best for that price?
I`m looking to buy a 50 i.

sokrman14 · 04-13-2009, 11:26 PM

I would hands down say panasonic

titulin · 04-13-2009, 11:42 PM

Ok, let`s go with Panasonic, there are allllllll this models, which one do you recommend?

TC-P50S1
TC-P50G10
TC-P50C1
TC-P50U1
TH-50PZ800U
TH-50PZ850U
TH-50PZ85U
TH-50PZ80Q
TH-50PZ80U
TH-C50FD18

SkillzthatKillz · 04-13-2009, 11:51 PM

unless im mistaken, arent the 50 inch kuro elites now in your price range...if they are i'd definately get a Pioneer...just sayin

SkillzthatKillz · 04-13-2009, 11:53 PM

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1210290068342

check this TV out bro, best plasma in your price range hands down

ScarredLungs · 04-13-2009, 11:57 PM

From what I've been told and what I've seen as I was shopping a few months back, for my TV, go with the Panasonic as far as Plasma is concerned.

titulin · 04-14-2009, 12:00 AM

Thanks for the link but Pioneer is not available in my country.
Let me know which Panasonic model is the best.

SleeperAgent · 04-14-2009, 12:49 AM

Right now I'd suggest G10. All the reviews are very positive. If you wait till summer then V10 or Z1 will be out and the Z1 is only 1 inch thick.

Alpha Sixx · 04-14-2009, 01:04 AM

The 52" Samsung LN52A650 is on sale for 2100 in store and even cheaper at amazon. I am on my 2nd samsung wich is the LN52A650 and I also have a sony 46" 46V100 and a 32" Samsung LNT3253H. But my Samsung's blow away any of my friends sony,pioneer,panasonics,LG's especially in the video game department.

lojack1976 · 04-14-2009, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alpha Sixx

The 52" Samsung LN52A650 is on sale for 2100 in store and even cheaper at amazon. I am on my 2nd samsung wich is the LN52A650 and I also have a sony 46" 46V100 and a 32" Samsung LNT3253H. But my Samsung's blow away any of my friends sony,pioneer,panasonics,LG's especially in the video game department.

Sorry to tell you this, but it's not possible for the motion resolution of your Sammy to surpass a plasma, and the new line of Panny's all display 1080 lines of resolution during motion which your TV doesn't come close to doing. With that said, your gaming experience is not any better than it would be for the TV's the OP are interested in. Even though the A650 is a terrific TV it's still not quite up to par with plasmas in question. My suggestion to the OP is to go with the 50" G10 if you can because recent reviews have revealed that it is the best TV next to the Kuro you will find. Check out HD Guru's review HERE.

funnymanbing · 04-14-2009, 01:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alpha Sixx

The 52" Samsung LN52A650 is on sale for 2100 in store and even cheaper at amazon. I am on my 2nd samsung wich is the LN52A650 and I also have a sony 46" 46V100 and a 32" Samsung LNT3253H. But my Samsung's blow away any of my friends sony,pioneer,panasonics,LG's especially in the video game department.

How exactly do your Samsungs blow away Pioneers? Just curious.

My_Two_Cents · 04-14-2009, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by funnymanbing

How exactly do your Samsungs blow away Pioneers? Just curious.

Because they're.....brighter?

You know what they say about opinions....

battousai147 · 04-14-2009, 01:54 AM

I own the g10, have had it for about a month now. this thing is amazing, PQ is incredible, blacks are super inky, color is stunning, and it does an excellent job of cutting out light glare. IM0 The best set in it's price range period. but this is just my opinion. hope this is helpfull.

oh and i saw someone wrote about panny's and other plasma's not doing so well with motion in video games,

this set has a 600hrz subfeild refresh rate, i don't think there's an lcd that can touch this, besides all plasma's in general refresh at a much higher rate than lcd's. i play ps3 game's all the time, really look's amazing, if you are a gamer you should try KillZone 2 WOW.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 04-14-2009, 02:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by battousai147

I own the g10, have had it for about a month now. this thing is amazing, PQ is incredible, blacks are super inky, color is stunning, and it does an excellent job of cutting out light glare. IM0 The best set in it's price range period. but this is just my opinion. hope this is helpfull.

oh and i saw someone wrote about panny's and other plasma's not doing so well with motion in video games,

this set has a 600hrz subfeild refresh rate, i don't think there's an lcd that can touch this, besides all plasma's in general refresh at a much higher rate than lcd's. i play ps3 game's all the time, really look's amazing, if you are a gamer you should try KillZone 2 WOW.

Sounds very convincing. As soon as I get my credit rating up and going, I'm buying the new Panny thats supposed to come out this summer

All I have now is my 32" Sharp Aquos (LC-32D62U). I like it but it doesn't compare to the best brands.

werewuf · 04-14-2009, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by titulin

Thanks for the link but Pioneer is not available in my country.
Let me know which Panasonic model is the best.

What Country?

jibucha · 04-14-2009, 05:40 PM

Hello

The Panasonic TC-P50V10 along with the TC-P50G10, should be on this list; at least I think so. It's availability is listed as either May 2009 or June 2009, depending on press releases, making it possibly only a few weeks away.

Unless you include the TC-P54Z1, coming in late summer, these two displays seem easy front runners for consideration.

Thank You

Quote:

Originally Posted by titulin

Ok, let`s go with Panasonic, there are allllllll this models, which one do you recommend?

TC-P50S1
TC-P50G10
TC-P50C1
TC-P50U1
TH-50PZ800U
TH-50PZ850U
TH-50PZ85U
TH-50PZ80Q
TH-50PZ80U
TH-C50FD18

wafi · 04-14-2009, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by werewuf

What Country?

My thoughts exactly! Damn sucks not to have the option of picking up a Pio wherever you are located!

04-13-2009, 10:30 PM	#1
titulin Member Member since:Mar 2009 Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:132	New Plasma: Panasonic or Samsung? In a couple of months, I`m going to buy a new Plasma. I know that Pioneer are the best, but I can`t find it in my country. Please, recommend me the best models for Panasonic and Samsung for $2.000/$2.500. Which one is better, Panasonic or Samsung? Thanks!!

04-13-2009, 10:41 PM	#3
LoveHomeTheatre Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:45	Panasonic The new Panasonic's look promising and a review is made for the G10 model I believe, its superb from what I hear. If you can't wait for the new models, just go with the 800u model which should be at a great price. Samsung's Plasma's, while give great for your money, Panasonic's are generally better in the plasma department.

04-13-2009, 11:03 PM	#4
titulin Member Member since:Mar 2009 Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:132	Thanks, I also think that Panasonic is a little better. I know that there are some many lines of Panasonic and Samsung. Which one is the best for that price? I`m looking to buy a 50 i. Last edited by titulin; 04-13-2009 at 11:06 PM.

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04-13-2009, 10:37 PM	#2
BACsader Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Cooper City FL Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:1	Most people are going to tell you Panasonic, and from what I know I will say the same thing. In this case go with what you think is the best for you. Size, Contrast Ratio, additional settings. I like both companies and you won't go wrong with either one.

04-13-2009, 11:26 PM	#5
sokrman14 Special Member Member since:Mar 2006 Location:Omaha, NE Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:32 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I would hands down say panasonic

04-13-2009, 11:42 PM	#6
titulin Member Member since:Mar 2009 Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:132	Ok, let`s go with Panasonic, there are allllllll this models, which one do you recommend? TC-P50S1 TC-P50G10 TC-P50C1 TC-P50U1 TH-50PZ800U TH-50PZ850U TH-50PZ85U TH-50PZ80Q TH-50PZ80U TH-C50FD18

04-13-2009, 11:51 PM	#7
SkillzthatKillz Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Cincinnati, OH Blu-ray collection:214 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:1	unless im mistaken, arent the 50 inch kuro elites now in your price range...if they are i'd definately get a Pioneer...just sayin

04-13-2009, 11:53 PM	#8
SkillzthatKillz Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Cincinnati, OH Blu-ray collection:214 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:1	http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1210290068342 check this TV out bro, best plasma in your price range hands down

04-13-2009, 11:57 PM	#9
ScarredLungs Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Utah 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:1433 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:4	From what I've been told and what I've seen as I was shopping a few months back, for my TV, go with the Panasonic as far as Plasma is concerned.

04-14-2009, 12:00 AM	#10
titulin Member Member since:Mar 2009 Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:132	Thanks for the link but Pioneer is not available in my country. Let me know which Panasonic model is the best.

04-14-2009, 12:49 AM	#11
SleeperAgent Banned Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Plateau of Leng 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:22 Trading Score:289	Right now I'd suggest G10. All the reviews are very positive. If you wait till summer then V10 or Z1 will be out and the Z1 is only 1 inch thick.

04-14-2009, 01:04 AM	#12
Alpha Sixx Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Originally Houston Tx, Now living in Hawaii! Home Theater Gallery:97	The 52" Samsung LN52A650 is on sale for 2100 in store and even cheaper at amazon. I am on my 2nd samsung wich is the LN52A650 and I also have a sony 46" 46V100 and a 32" Samsung LNT3253H. But my Samsung's blow away any of my friends sony,pioneer,panasonics,LG's especially in the video game department.

04-14-2009, 01:54 AM	#16
battousai147 Member Member since:Mar 2009 Home Theater Gallery:9	I own the g10, have had it for about a month now. this thing is amazing, PQ is incredible, blacks are super inky, color is stunning, and it does an excellent job of cutting out light glare. IM0 The best set in it's price range period. but this is just my opinion. hope this is helpfull. oh and i saw someone wrote about panny's and other plasma's not doing so well with motion in video games, this set has a 600hrz subfeild refresh rate, i don't think there's an lcd that can touch this, besides all plasma's in general refresh at a much higher rate than lcd's. i play ps3 game's all the time, really look's amazing, if you are a gamer you should try KillZone 2 WOW.

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