Looking for advice (~70" LCD)

[tomlinson21rb]

I'm moving into a new house in a few weeks. I have a large family room (about 20'x18') that I've already wired for surround sound. I upgraded to the Denon AVR-2313 receiver, and now want to upgrade from my 52" Samsung from 5 years ago.

I'd like 3d and smart capabilities and would like the set to be in the 70" range, and under $3000.

I'd also like to purchase from Best Buy because of the 0% financing options, and I'm old fashioned and don't trust that size purchase being mailed safely if I purchased online.

With that criteria I'm seeing the Samsung 75" UN75H7150AFXZA $2999

or a few different models of the Sharp Aquos Series.
LC-70UQ17U $2599
LC-70TQ15U $2499
LC-70SQ15U $2299

There is also a 70" LG 70LB7100 $2399

I was wondering if anyone has any experience or opinions with these sets. I'm open to other options too if anyone has any suggestions beyond the listed options.

I'm happy with my current Samsung, and the 75" above seems like a nice from what I'm reading for reviews. I don't mind spending the extra, especially since it's larger than the other models, but don't want to spend the extra and get a lesser quality than the others.

Thanks for any help you guys can offer!

[bigpapy]

The Sharp LC70TQ15U will be at $1799.99 at best buy on black Friday,I planing on getting this set I reading good reviews on this set.

[kpkelley]

There are not too many options at that size. If the room has decent ambient light control, you could consider a projector. I'd recommend the Sony VPL-HW40ES or the entry-level JVC.

The Vizio P-Series has gotten pretty good reviews from what i've read, but no 3d.

[Blu-rob77]

Originally Posted by bigpapy

The Sharp LC70TQ15U will be at $1799.99 at best buy on black Friday,I planing on getting this set I reading good reviews on this set.

I just got the lc70tq10u trade due warranty on my old tv. Great picture!!

[tomlinson21rb]

Thanks for the input.

Unfortunately, it's the first floor family room that connects to the kitchen so there is a lot of windows and light. A projector just doesn't make sense for this application. Maybe in the future if I finish the basement and build a real home theater.

I think I've narrowed it down to the Sharp 70" LC-70UQ17U and the Samsung 75" UN75H7150.

I've read reviews on the Sharp series, and even up to the 80" screen it has amazing picture quality reviews. I'd love the 80", but don't think I can justify the extra $1900 to get it. The only real downfall it seems is the speed of the processor for the smart functions, which isn't a huge problem.

I like the Samsung because it's 5" bigger and not a huge cost increase, but but the reviews seem to point to it having a smaller than average viewing angle. The processor inside is faster than the Sharp, and seems to have more functions. I also read some reviews that made it seem like there were issues with coloring, and had more issues creating black.

Does anyone have experience with these two specific TV's?

[bigpapy]

I just purchased the Samsung 65H7150 from best buy for$1499 after reading some reviews on the sharp TV I change my mind.