Looking to upgrade my HDTV around Christmas - Blu-ray Forum

Grisle · 10-20-2007, 11:13 PM

The title says it all...finally I will upgrade my 42" Vizio to something a little more respectable. I need help from you guys. I don't know my price range just yet, but let's say its around $2,000. I'm interested in your opinions on 42", 46", and 50" sets. I want a big one, but I don't want to sacrifice the quality for the size. I'll be using a PS3, Dish Network HD DVR, Xbox 360, Tivo series 2, and a Wii. I spend most of my time watching the HD DVR and Blu-rays. It's obvious that I'm looking for 1080p, but if there is anything like a 1080p/24 in that price range I'd like to know. Give me your experiences with your televisions and some opinions on what you think the best TV in that price range is. Thanks in advance for your help.

Petra_Kalbrain · 10-20-2007, 11:40 PM

Sorry, can't help you out in this department. I've set aside twice the budget you have. So, as you can imagine, I don't bother paying attention to the models priced near the $2000 mark.

Now... if you are willing to double that estimated budget, the Sony KDL46XBR4 is a gorgeous 46" LCD with 120fps support. Also, the KDL52XBR4 52" model is also quite nice. But, beware the price. It could be a driving factor in your decision making process. I know that I'll be happy with it... the 52" that is.

bdrex28 · 10-20-2007, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Grisle

The title says it all...finally I will upgrade my 42" Vizio to something a little more respectable. I need help from you guys. I don't know my price range just yet, but let's say its around $2,000. I'm interested in your opinions on 42", 46", and 50" sets. I want a big one, but I don't want to sacrifice the quality for the size. I'll be using a PS3, Dish Network HD DVR, Xbox 360, Tivo series 2, and a Wii. I spend most of my time watching the HD DVR and Blu-rays. It's obvious that I'm looking for 1080p, but if there is anything like a 1080p/24 in that price range I'd like to know. Give me your experiences with your televisions and some opinions on what you think the best TV in that price range is. Thanks in advance for your help.

If you want something other than an LCD or Plasma you can get the 60" Sony 60A3000.

It's $2000 and it's a great tv. Just came out the beginning of September and is getting awesome reviews.

I love it and it's 1080p/24

Same on screen menu as the PS3 as well.

Sonny · 10-20-2007, 11:50 PM

SONY 46" XBR2 LCD 1080p 2000$ AT CC!!!!! THATS AS GOOD AS YOUR GUNNA GET FOR THE $$$$$

saprano · 10-20-2007, 11:55 PM

you can go with this one http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/d...=LNT4061FX/XAA this is what i have and i love it discovery hd looks unreal on this thing,i paid $1620 at best buy in september so its probly chaper now this is a very good tv for its price. this one is the same size but it has a higher contrast of 15000to1 http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/d...=LNT4065FX/XAA the first one has 10000to1 both good tvs.this one is the same as the other ones but bigger http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/d...=LNT4661FX/XAA now what im about to show you now is samsungs new 81 series tvs these just came out and have the new led backlighting for better blacks and whites and 120 hertz refresh rate oh and did i mention the 500,000to1 contrast ratio

http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/d...=LNT4681FX/XAA this one is in the same series but its 52" http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/d...=LNT5281FX/XAA. bottom line you cant go wrong with samsung

saprano · 10-21-2007, 12:13 AM

oh buy the way the new samsungs series tv starts out at 2500$ from the 71 and even more for the 81 series. i know i just got my samsung a month ago but ill be buying the one of the 81s next year

when and if i get my own place.

The Guardian · 10-21-2007, 12:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Sonny

SONY 46" XBR2 LCD 1080p 2000$ AT CC!!!!! THATS AS GOOD AS YOUR GUNNA GET FOR THE $$$$$

I second this suggestion... 46" is about right for your budget. Of course you could get a higher quality 40" but (from experience) that's just getting small...

supersix4 · 10-21-2007, 12:19 AM

300-400$ off tv's at circuit city if you sign up for direct tv(which now has the most hd channels) I think thats the best deal going now six months id have said no but all the hd channels we have now DTV + 300-400$ off a brand new tv ... cant beat that!

crackinhedz · 10-21-2007, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bdrex28

If you want something other than an LCD or Plasma you can get the 60" Sony 60A3000.

I think this is the best bet...the Sony XBR2's are probably nice but sony is up to the new xbr4 & 5's , XBR2 is outdated now.

the A3000 is 1080p/24 Hz, that would be my pick.

10-20-2007, 11:13 PM	#1
Grisle Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Northern California 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:18 Trading Score:12	Looking to upgrade my HDTV around Christmas The title says it all...finally I will upgrade my 42" Vizio to something a little more respectable. I need help from you guys. I don't know my price range just yet, but let's say its around $2,000. I'm interested in your opinions on 42", 46", and 50" sets. I want a big one, but I don't want to sacrifice the quality for the size. I'll be using a PS3, Dish Network HD DVR, Xbox 360, Tivo series 2, and a Wii. I spend most of my time watching the HD DVR and Blu-rays. It's obvious that I'm looking for 1080p, but if there is anything like a 1080p/24 in that price range I'd like to know. Give me your experiences with your televisions and some opinions on what you think the best TV in that price range is. Thanks in advance for your help.

10-20-2007, 11:55 PM	#5
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	you can go with this one http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/d...=LNT4061FX/XAA this is what i have and i love it discovery hd looks unreal on this thing,i paid $1620 at best buy in september so its probly chaper now this is a very good tv for its price. this one is the same size but it has a higher contrast of 15000to1 http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/d...=LNT4065FX/XAA the first one has 10000to1 both good tvs.this one is the same as the other ones but bigger http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/d...=LNT4661FX/XAA now what im about to show you now is samsungs new 81 series tvs these just came out and have the new led backlighting for better blacks and whites and 120 hertz refresh rate oh and did i mention the 500,000to1 contrast ratio http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/d...=LNT4681FX/XAA this one is in the same series but its 52" http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/d...=LNT5281FX/XAA. bottom line you cant go wrong with samsung Last edited by saprano; 10-21-2007 at 12:09 AM.

10-21-2007, 12:13 AM	#6
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	oh buy the way the new samsungs series tv starts out at 2500$ from the 71 and even more for the 81 series. i know i just got my samsung a month ago but ill be buying the one of the 81s next year when and if i get my own place. Last edited by saprano; 10-21-2007 at 03:47 PM.

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10-20-2007, 11:40 PM	#2
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	Sorry, can't help you out in this department. I've set aside twice the budget you have. So, as you can imagine, I don't bother paying attention to the models priced near the $2000 mark. Now... if you are willing to double that estimated budget, the Sony KDL46XBR4 is a gorgeous 46" LCD with 120fps support. Also, the KDL52XBR4 52" model is also quite nice. But, beware the price. It could be a driving factor in your decision making process. I know that I'll be happy with it... the 52" that is.

10-20-2007, 11:50 PM	#4
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	SONY 46" XBR2 LCD 1080p 2000$ AT CC!!!!! THATS AS GOOD AS YOUR GUNNA GET FOR THE $$$$$

10-21-2007, 12:19 AM	#8
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	300-400$ off tv's at circuit city if you sign up for direct tv(which now has the most hd channels) I think thats the best deal going now six months id have said no but all the hd channels we have now DTV + 300-400$ off a brand new tv ... cant beat that!

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