Best HDTV around...

[dj02bothell]

hi, im going to update my HDTV sometimes this year and i was wondering what is the best quality tv around thats bigger than 50". I need to know some helpful pros and cons. How do avoid getting a tv with banding? whats a good tv with great blacks and white. what brands of tv should i aim for? thanks

[crackinhedz]

Pioneer Elite Plasma.

followed by a close second Panasonic Plasma.

in my opinion.

[HD 335]

If you have no preference on which type of TV technology, get a Pioneer Kuro.

[JJ]

Get a Pioneer Kuro 5010 (or 5020 if you want this year's model, 6010, 6020 if you want the bigger size and respective cost increase, :P).

Arguably the best televisions available to purchase.

Panasonic second, of course.

Even though I own an LCD, I'm a Plasma man.

[sokrman14]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Pioneer Elite Plasma.

followed by a close second Panasonic Plasma.

in my opinion.

agreed...but not quite a close second in my opinion. pioneer is leaps and bounds better than the competition

[My_Two_Cents]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Pioneer Elite Plasma.

followed by a close second Panasonic Plasma.

in my opinion.

A quick search would have turned-up dozens of threads expressing this exact reply.

I love my Panys, but if I had the $$ I would have gone with a Kuro.

[Johnny Vinyl]

It comes down to budget really. Eiher way however, you can't go wrong with either a Pioneer or Panasonic plasma.

Everything else is a distant 2nd!

[kozumasbullitt]

pioneer elite
sony xbr, samsung a650-950, panasonic pz850u, kuro (to say panasonic plasma is better then a high line lcd (sony xbr samsung 650-950) is like saying a lexus is faster then a bmw 335, the lexus could be a gs300 all the way to a isf.)

the pioneer elite is up top and all the others are so close it is all about what you like. when i am in magnolia i cant tell the price difference worth between an elite and a kuro or for a matter of fact any of the sets on the second line. if you are all about bragging rights or just have the cash then the elite is the way to go but if you are pocket book conscious then any of the tvs on the 2nd line will suffice.

[arush5268d]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Pioneer Elite Plasma.

followed by a close second Panasonic Plasma.

in my opinion.

+1

Crackinhedz said is perfectly, without a huge long elaborate story

Pioneer, and then Panasonic.
If price is a big concern...you can NOT go wrong with the Panasonic. I am beyond happy with mine - and my next set will also be a Panny plasma.

[TooBlu]

the 800U is the BOMB

[Caifan_08]

So should i go for the Sony Bravia 40" W series with 120z
Or the Samsumg 40" LCD 7 Series with Auto Motion flow 120z
im planning on getting one this mid September
if anyone owns one of these LCDs
which one should i purchase?

[My_Two_Cents]

Originally Posted by Caifan_08

So should i go for the Sony Bravia 40" W series with 120z
Or the Samsumg 40" LCD 7 Series with Auto Motion flow 120z
im planning on getting one this mid September
if anyone owns one of these LCDs
which one should i purchase?

C) Post #2 above.....

[arush5268d]

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

C) Post #2 above.....

Definately.

Plasmas don't need that crummy motion 'enhancer' stuff

[zweet77]

Originally Posted by dj02bothell

hi, im going to update my HDTV sometimes this year and i was wondering what is the best quality tv around thats bigger than 50". I need to know some helpful pros and cons. How do avoid getting a tv with banding? whats a good tv with great blacks and white. what brands of tv should i aim for? thanks

Whats your budget?Plasmas that size typically will run a couple thousand if you need to go cheaper and can still find them the Sony Sxrd Rear projection sets like the one in my signature are really good and can be had for around 1300 but they are hard to find nowadays.If your budget allows totally go for the plasmas that were mentioned earlier.

[Caifan_08]

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

C) Post #2 above.....

well those are probably the best , but between these two LCDs which one is superior?

[Blu-ray Fanatic]

Do Pioneer and Panasonic plasmas need to be calibrated as well?

[natedog543]

Originally Posted by Caifan_08

well those are probably the best , but between these two LCDs which one is superior?

+1 ???

[Anti-SD]

I think Sony has the edge. Dont get me wrong though, Samsung have some fine looking LCD's too. Either one would do good, but I would go for Sony.

[arush5268d]

Originally Posted by Anti-SD

I think Sony has the edge. Dont get me wrong though, Samsung have some fine looking LCD's too. Either one would do good, but I would go for Sony.

Samsung makes some of the panels for Sony

[arush5268d]

Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

Do Pioneer and Panasonic plasmas need to be calibrated as well?

All plamsmas need to be calibrated to your viewing situation after the break-in period.

My Panasonic was almost perfect - straight from the factor. Just made a few very minor changes. From what I hear - the Panasonics need very few changes...