Best Atmosphere/Ambient for plasma? - Blu-ray Forum

Mrbrownst0ne · 02-10-2012, 08:50 AM

Hi guys!... now that i have a 55 inch panasonic gt30 i was just wondering what is the best ambient/lighting to watch the plasma ?.. Im sure some of u people have had plasmas for a long long time so your input would be highly appreciated... !

Hammie · 02-10-2012, 08:57 AM

I watch mine in near complete darkness. My room has no windows and I sometimes get light from the first floor since our stairs are open. Check out my gallery to see what I mean.

Mrbrownst0ne · 02-10-2012, 09:11 PM

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I watch mine in near complete darkness. My room has no windows and I sometimes get light from the first floor since our stairs are open. Check out my gallery to see what I mean.

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damn man, nice speakers set up very nice. what exact model tv is that?

kris achar · 02-11-2012, 03:07 AM

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Check out my gallery to see what I mean.

Beautiful Collection and Nice house !

Hammie · 02-11-2012, 05:50 AM

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damn man, nice speakers set up very nice. what exact model tv is that?

Thanks! The TV in my gallery is the Panasonic TH-50PZ850u. I just replaced it today with the Panasonic TC-P65VT30.

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Beautiful Collection and Nice house !

Thank you very much.

Sonny · 02-11-2012, 07:56 AM

I dont use any lights , but when I do, I use the ikea LED's. They make for a nice relaxing AL so you can still see and get around in the HT room. Since I can control the light, no windows or anything to mess with. My wife likes the LED light cause she can still move about comfortably & the picture from the Kuro is still eye candy.

Mrbrownst0ne · 02-11-2012, 08:41 AM

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I dont use any lights , but when I do, I use the ikea LED's. They make for a nice relaxing AL so you can still see and get around in the HT room. Since I can control the light, no windows or anything to mess with. My wife likes the LED light cause she can still move about comfortably & the picture from the Kuro is still eye candy.

that LED light sounds like a really good idea. i have 300 watts bulbs in the living room... so either i watch it in complete darkness or turn on these really powerful 3 bulbs and ruin my gt30's picture quality...

Johnny Vinyl · 02-11-2012, 10:05 AM

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that LED light sounds like a really good idea. i have 300 watts bulbs in the living room... so either i watch it in complete darkness or turn on these really powerful 3 bulbs and ruin my gt30's picture quality...

Surely this is a typo?

Mrbrownst0ne · 02-12-2012, 09:37 AM

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Surely this is a typo?

its the truth johnny boy ! :~)

kris achar · 02-13-2012, 04:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Hammie

I just replaced it today with the Panasonic TC-P65VT30.

Wow ! Now you really got a theater at home !

Hammie · 02-13-2012, 05:19 AM

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Wow ! Now you really got a theater at home !

...and loving every minute of it so far.

kris achar · 02-14-2012, 04:23 AM

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...and loving every minute of it so far.

Glad to hear it and we are all eager to see your updated gallery pictures.i.e with you new monster tv in action.

Hammie · 02-14-2012, 01:22 PM

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Glad to hear it and we are all eager to see your updated gallery pictures.i.e with you new monster tv in action.

Once I get off my lazy butt, I'll take some pictures with my DSLR which will be heads and shoulders better than the iPhone photos I have already posted.

lghaze42 · 02-16-2012, 02:06 PM

I watch my Panasonic plasma in my home theater room.I never use the windows so they have been covered.With the doors shut and the tv off you can't see your hand in front of your face even in day light.I also use THX mode and am very pleased with my pic.

dobyblue · 02-16-2012, 04:31 PM

As black as possible for me too. My room isn't black in daylight, but I do have two sets of black curtains on each window so it is definitely enjoyable to watch TV at any time of day.

Mrbrownst0ne · 02-19-2012, 01:34 AM

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As black as possible for me too. My room isn't black in daylight, but I do have two sets of black curtains on each window so it is definitely enjoyable to watch TV at any time of day.

i guess its time to invest in some heavy curtains for my living room

DVD Connoisseur · 03-20-2012, 12:15 AM

As my room is quite "busy" with various collectables / distractions, I always watch movies / television in complete darkness. I invested in full length backed curtains so they eliminate any light through the window / blinds.

I think a dark room creates more of a cinematic experience and immediately adds atmosphere.

My_Two_Cents · 03-20-2012, 12:57 AM

Darkness for me. I tried the LED lights behind the set, but quickly returned them as I hated it. Sometimes I'll flip a small (5W) light on that I have on the floor behind my sectional. I gives just enough "mood" lighting.

02-10-2012, 08:50 AM	#1
Mrbrownst0ne Active Member Member since:Oct 2011 Location:Montreal,Canada	Best Atmosphere/Ambient for plasma? Hi guys!... now that i have a 55 inch panasonic gt30 i was just wondering what is the best ambient/lighting to watch the plasma ?.. Im sure some of u people have had plasmas for a long long time so your input would be highly appreciated... !

02-10-2012, 08:57 AM	#2
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	I watch mine in near complete darkness. My room has no windows and I sometimes get light from the first floor since our stairs are open. Check out my gallery to see what I mean.

02-11-2012, 07:56 AM	#6
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	I dont use any lights , but when I do, I use the ikea LED's. They make for a nice relaxing AL so you can still see and get around in the HT room. Since I can control the light, no windows or anything to mess with. My wife likes the LED light cause she can still move about comfortably & the picture from the Kuro is still eye candy.

02-16-2012, 02:06 PM	#14
lghaze42 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Princeton West Virginia Home Theater Gallery:23	I watch my Panasonic plasma in my home theater room.I never use the windows so they have been covered.With the doors shut and the tv off you can't see your hand in front of your face even in day light.I also use THX mode and am very pleased with my pic.

02-16-2012, 04:31 PM	#15
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	As black as possible for me too. My room isn't black in daylight, but I do have two sets of black curtains on each window so it is definitely enjoyable to watch TV at any time of day.

03-20-2012, 12:15 AM	#17
DVD Connoisseur Member Member since:Oct 2010 Location:UK - Home of Censorship Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:153	As my room is quite "busy" with various collectables / distractions, I always watch movies / television in complete darkness. I invested in full length backed curtains so they eliminate any light through the window / blinds. I think a dark room creates more of a cinematic experience and immediately adds atmosphere.

03-20-2012, 12:57 AM	#18
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	Darkness for me. I tried the LED lights behind the set, but quickly returned them as I hated it. Sometimes I'll flip a small (5W) light on that I have on the floor behind my sectional. I gives just enough "mood" lighting.

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