Best looking LCD TV? - Blu-ray Forum

Meeklo · 12-11-2008, 06:36 PM

Makes sense for the new LCD TV board...

DarkhovaHT · 12-11-2008, 06:40 PM

Gotta Support my purchase and say Sharp.......I love the PQ

allstar780 · 12-11-2008, 07:11 PM

26-37 the panasonics are hard to beat (unless you go to the XBR sonys) but 40 and up i'd say sony

SellmeyourDVD · 12-11-2008, 07:14 PM

The best bang for your buck is samsung ALL THE WAY

The best PQ? Sony by a very slight margin.

I want a ln55a950 REALLY bad, and when i'm done with my cpa exam, i'm going out and purchasing one immedialty afterwords...

tbizzle · 12-11-2008, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SellmeyourDVD

The best bang for your buck is samsung ALL THE WAY

The best PQ? Sony by a very slight margin.

I want a ln55a950 REALLY bad, and when i'm done with my cpa exam, i'm going out and purchasing one immedialty afterwords...

Holy crap, that sounds insane. Well now I have something to look forward to

And yes, Samsung has the best quality looking tv's, as well as amazing Picture Quality

Spyder-Dan · 12-11-2008, 07:27 PM

Best LCD HDTV? I would say the Samsung Ln55A950. I really enjoy mine, one of the best purchases I've made.

Pirate King · 12-11-2008, 07:37 PM

Obviously, the one we own is the best. (smile). I have a Sony XBR and it is flawless. But I think the Samsung is in the same class as a Sony. The new Samsungs look sweet! However, I would definately purchase another Sony when the time comes.

mugupo · 12-11-2008, 08:10 PM

LG new model look the best, i compare samsung, sony side to side with the LG new one (red in the back and big power button in the center look like iron man design) the picture quality look better than the other 2.

PanasonicPlasmaMan · 12-11-2008, 08:23 PM

Samsung 650 and up

Spyder-Dan · 12-11-2008, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by LordTristan

Also I've seen the Series 9 has having a 100,000:1 dcr. Is that right?

according to my owners manual it is 1,000,000:1 but the static contrast ratio is not stated. ??? anyhow, not because i own one but the a950 is just AMAZING would not trade it for any other HDTV

Meeklo · 12-11-2008, 09:13 PM

What's wrong with the Samsung 550s?

My_Two_Cents · 12-12-2008, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by LordTristan

Quick question to all the Sammy owners what's the contrast ration on the Series 8 and the Series 9. I'm seeing conflicting numbers.

For example on Amazon the Series 8 is listed as having a 50:000 to 1 dynamic contrast ratio. But that's the same ratio as with the Series 6. I coulda sworn I saw that the Series 8 had a 75,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. However if Amazon is right then what does it mean? What makes them any different picture quality wise?

Also I've seen the Series 9 has having a 100,000:1 dcr. Is that right?

Do people still not understand the Dynamic Contrast Ratio marketing CRAP being spread by the LCD manufacturers? Those numbers mean absolutely nothing, nada, nill, squat (unless you plan to use your set as an overhead light

). Static (ANSI) contrast ratios are the ONLY numbers that mean anything. Read up.

http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/contrast-ratio.html

http://www.cnet.com/8301-17914_1-9985085-89.html

jsteinhauer · 12-12-2008, 03:20 AM

The top end Samsung's and Sony's are all but equivalent. It then comes down to a matter of brand. Price may be a factor for many.

ixlegitballinxl · 12-12-2008, 03:25 AM

owning both sony and samsung, i can't decide!

It would be out of these 2 companies though.. would depend on which model

samsung 950 or sony xbr8 ?

SDBlu · 12-12-2008, 03:42 AM

Sony XBR Series FTW!

PanasonicPlasmaMan · 12-12-2008, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Meeklo

What's wrong with the Samsung 550s?

Nothing is wrong with them, however the post is what is the best looking LCD and the 550 cant compare with the 650 750 850 and 950.

Meeklo · 12-12-2008, 04:39 AM

I think my 550 is gorgeous. What makes a picture on a 950 1080p better than a 550 1080p?

SDBlu · 12-12-2008, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Meeklo

I think my 550 is gorgeous. What makes a picture on a 950 1080p better than a 550 1080p?

I'm sure there are added/upgraded features found on the 950 which are not available on the 550...hence the difference in price.

It is similar to buying a base-model car as opposed to one that is fully loaded...ya know what i mean?

BigFoot · 12-12-2008, 06:38 AM

Sony makes some awesome looking TVs.

And I gotta say, my dad's 32" LG (32LG5500) looks great too.

ixlegitballinxl · 12-12-2008, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meeklo

I think my 550 is gorgeous. What makes a picture on a 950 1080p better than a 550 1080p?

It's called.... LED backlighting!

View Poll Results: What's the best looking LCD TV
Samsung	37	44.05%
Sony	32	38.10%
Vizio	2	2.38%
Panasonic	2	2.38%
RCA	0	0%
Sylvania	0	0%
Mitsubishi	0	0%
Sharp	7	8.33%
Sanyo	0	0%
Phillips	1	1.19%
Other	3	3.57%
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12-11-2008, 06:36 PM	#1
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12-11-2008, 06:40 PM	#2
DarkhovaHT Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Home Theater Gallery:13 Blu-ray collection:19	Gotta Support my purchase and say Sharp.......I love the PQ

12-11-2008, 07:11 PM	#3
allstar780 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Grande Prairie, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:115 Blu-ray reviews:2	26-37 the panasonics are hard to beat (unless you go to the XBR sonys) but 40 and up i'd say sony

12-11-2008, 07:14 PM	#4
SellmeyourDVD Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:125 Trading Score:11	The best bang for your buck is samsung ALL THE WAY The best PQ? Sony by a very slight margin. I want a ln55a950 REALLY bad, and when i'm done with my cpa exam, i'm going out and purchasing one immedialty afterwords...

12-11-2008, 07:27 PM	#6
Spyder-Dan Special Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Austin, Tx 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:294 Trading Score:5	Best LCD HDTV? I would say the Samsung Ln55A950. I really enjoy mine, one of the best purchases I've made.

12-11-2008, 07:37 PM	#7
Pirate King Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Texas Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:1851 Blu-ray reviews: 4	Obviously, the one we own is the best. (smile). I have a Sony XBR and it is flawless. But I think the Samsung is in the same class as a Sony. The new Samsungs look sweet! However, I would definately purchase another Sony when the time comes.

12-11-2008, 08:10 PM	#8
mugupo Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:76 Blu-ray collection:50 Blu-ray reviews: 226 Trading Score:4	LG new model look the best, i compare samsung, sony side to side with the LG new one (red in the back and big power button in the center look like iron man design) the picture quality look better than the other 2.

12-11-2008, 08:23 PM	#9
PanasonicPlasmaMan Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:California Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:18	Samsung 650 and up

12-11-2008, 09:13 PM	#11
Meeklo Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:687 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:28 Trading Score:25	What's wrong with the Samsung 550s?

12-12-2008, 03:20 AM	#13
jsteinhauer Gaming Moderator Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:120 Trading Score:66	The top end Samsung's and Sony's are all but equivalent. It then comes down to a matter of brand. Price may be a factor for many.

12-12-2008, 03:25 AM	#14
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	owning both sony and samsung, i can't decide! It would be out of these 2 companies though.. would depend on which model samsung 950 or sony xbr8 ?

12-12-2008, 03:42 AM	#15
SDBlu Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:So Cal Blu-ray collection:171	Sony XBR Series FTW!

12-12-2008, 04:39 AM	#17
Meeklo Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:687 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:28 Trading Score:25	I think my 550 is gorgeous. What makes a picture on a 950 1080p better than a 550 1080p?

12-12-2008, 06:38 AM	#19
BigFoot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Slovenia (EU) Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:77 Blu-ray collection:484 DVD collection:299	Sony makes some awesome looking TVs. And I gotta say, my dad's 32" LG (32LG5500) looks great too.

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