Exchanged my LCD for a Plasma!!!!! - Blu-ray Forum

BluRayNick · 01-05-2009, 07:33 PM

WOW I use to bad mouth Plasma but OMG the picture is 1000X better than my LCD. I exchanged a 47LG50 with 60HZ for a TH-50PZ80U which is a Panasonic 50in 1080p 480HZ its incredible, the picture is so real and vivid. I did alot of research and the Panasonic TH-50PZ80U is one of the most popular TVs in america!

gearyt · 01-05-2009, 07:41 PM

Welcome to the world of Panasonic Plasma

Sonny · 01-05-2009, 07:44 PM

Smart move.

robertc88 · 01-05-2009, 07:54 PM

Depends upon "WHICH" LCD ! The reverse is true for what I did going from plasma to LCD.

Bizdady · 01-05-2009, 07:57 PM

Aweseome TV! I have a LCD in the bedroom and my panny has spoiled me

Dont get me wrong I still like LCDs, my brother has a pretty nice one but for me Panny all the way!

Johnny Vinyl · 01-05-2009, 07:55 PM

Come on down! There is room on this bandwagon! Good choice!

My_Two_Cents · 01-05-2009, 07:57 PM

Another one discovers the truth about FP technology. Way to go!

brett_day · 01-05-2009, 08:07 PM

awesome choice! same tv as me! welcome to the panny plasma family!

Strannix136 · 01-05-2009, 08:52 PM

Congratulations. Now you'll have to watch everything you own, again, just to see how much better it looks.

donutman925 · 01-05-2009, 09:07 PM

Finally someone that gets it. Plasmas HAVE and WILL always be the better tv. Samsung's 8 series and Sony's XBR 8 cant touch the high end Panny's. If I were you I would go back and get the 85 series with the higher contrast ratio. Its worth it. Welcome to reality man!

Blue_Blood · 01-05-2009, 09:25 PM

Welcome to the Club! Panny Plasmas are the Bestest!

Blove23 · 01-05-2009, 10:04 PM

You wouldn't be able to tell the difference of the contrast ratio my friend. If the contrast ratio is so important, then why is Pioneer the best plasma. I does not matter if its the 80 or 85 he has a great television.

RandDawg · 01-05-2009, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blove23

You wouldn't be able to tell the difference of the contrast ratio my friend. If the contrast ratio is so important, then why is Pioneer the best plasma. I does not matter if its the 80 or 85 he has a great television.

Apparently somebody doesn't know about comparing contrast ratios across brands.

rkratt · 01-05-2009, 10:13 PM

I just bought a Panasonic TH-50PZ80U and I love it. I had a Panasonic 42" before but this Panasonic TH-50PZ80U 50" is awesome. I tried LCD and seems all that I seen had some pixel lag. I will always get plasma.

Panasonic TH-50PZ80U, Sony BDP-S300, and a Toshiba A3

JamesKurtovich · 01-05-2009, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BluRayNick

WOW I use to bad mouth Plasma but OMG the picture is 1000X better than my LCD. I exchanged a 47LG50 with 60HZ for a TH-50PZ80U which is a Panasonic 50in 1080p 480HZ its incredible, the picture is so real and vivid. I did alot of research and the Panasonic TH-50PZ80U is one of the most popular TVs in america!

Holy cow, I might just have to follow in your footsteps. This is a very affordable 1080p plasma. I have the Samsung 50" 720p and it was $800.. $1400 seems very reasonable for the jump in resolution without sacrificing screen size!

lettucenpico · 01-05-2009, 11:06 PM

I had the Panasonic 80u,

it's nice. But I like my samsung better. Congrats on your Panny choice though, its all personal taste really.

Bizdady · 01-05-2009, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JamesKurtovich

Holy cow, I might just have to follow in your footsteps. This is a very affordable 1080p plasma. I have the Samsung 50" 720p and it was $800.. $1400 seems very reasonable for the jump in resolution without sacrificing screen size!

Try 6ave.com I was able to get my 50 80U for under $1200 shipped.

nicholas01 · 01-05-2009, 11:21 PM

Nice Job!! I've had my 58PZ800U for about 3 months now, and I am still amazed at the picture quality. Panny plasmas rule!!

I've seen my friends' and family members 120Hz LCDs and the black levels on those just do not compare to the Pannys.

Also, you must make sure you set up ambient lighting. Its the cheapest and best do-it-yourself modification that you can do. It made a world of difference at night...it really makes the black levels stand out. I bought the $50 LED light strip from Ikea.

Pelican170 · 01-06-2009, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nicholas01

Nice Job!! I've had my 58PZ800U for about 3 months now, and I am still amazed at the picture quality. Panny plasmas rule!!

I've seen my friends' and family members 120Hz LCDs and the black levels on those just do not compare to the Pannys.

Also, you must make sure you set up ambient lighting. Its the cheapest and best do-it-yourself modification that you can do. It made a world of difference at night...it really makes the black levels stand out. I bought the $50 LED light strip from Ikea.

Actually, in the panasonic manual, it says little or no lighting is best viewing for the tv...

PanasonicPlasmaMan · 01-05-2009, 11:28 PM

Grats! 80u is a great tv

01-05-2009, 07:33 PM	#1
BluRayNick Banned Member since:Dec 2008	Exchanged my LCD for a Plasma!!!!! WOW I use to bad mouth Plasma but OMG the picture is 1000X better than my LCD. I exchanged a 47LG50 with 60HZ for a TH-50PZ80U which is a Panasonic 50in 1080p 480HZ its incredible, the picture is so real and vivid. I did alot of research and the Panasonic TH-50PZ80U is one of the most popular TVs in america! Last edited by BluRayNick; 01-05-2009 at 07:36 PM.

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01-05-2009, 07:41 PM	#2
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	Welcome to the world of Panasonic Plasma

01-05-2009, 07:44 PM	#3
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	Smart move.

01-05-2009, 07:54 PM	#4
robertc88 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007	Depends upon "WHICH" LCD ! The reverse is true for what I did going from plasma to LCD.

01-05-2009, 07:57 PM	#5
Bizdady Blu-ray Duke Member since:Nov 2007 Location:8 1 8 Biatch!! L.A. Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray collection:209 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:38	Aweseome TV! I have a LCD in the bedroom and my panny has spoiled me Dont get me wrong I still like LCDs, my brother has a pretty nice one but for me Panny all the way!

01-05-2009, 07:55 PM	#6
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Come on down! There is room on this bandwagon! Good choice!

01-05-2009, 07:57 PM	#7
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	Another one discovers the truth about FP technology. Way to go!

01-05-2009, 08:07 PM	#8
brett_day Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Moore, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	awesome choice! same tv as me! welcome to the panny plasma family!

01-05-2009, 08:52 PM	#9
Strannix136 Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Michigan Blu-ray collection:310 DVD collection:84 Blu-ray reviews:1	Congratulations. Now you'll have to watch everything you own, again, just to see how much better it looks.

01-05-2009, 09:07 PM	#10
donutman925 Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:MA, USA	Finally someone that gets it. Plasmas HAVE and WILL always be the better tv. Samsung's 8 series and Sony's XBR 8 cant touch the high end Panny's. If I were you I would go back and get the 85 series with the higher contrast ratio. Its worth it. Welcome to reality man!

01-05-2009, 09:25 PM	#11
Blue_Blood Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:154 Trading Score:27	Welcome to the Club! Panny Plasmas are the Bestest!

01-05-2009, 10:04 PM	#12
Blove23 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Pittsburgh Blu-ray collection:67 Blu-ray reviews:1	You wouldn't be able to tell the difference of the contrast ratio my friend. If the contrast ratio is so important, then why is Pioneer the best plasma. I does not matter if its the 80 or 85 he has a great television.

01-05-2009, 10:13 PM	#14
rkratt New Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Pittsburgh PA	I just bought a Panasonic TH-50PZ80U and I love it. I had a Panasonic 42" before but this Panasonic TH-50PZ80U 50" is awesome. I tried LCD and seems all that I seen had some pixel lag. I will always get plasma. Panasonic TH-50PZ80U, Sony BDP-S300, and a Toshiba A3

01-05-2009, 11:06 PM	#16
lettucenpico Power Member Member since:May 2008 Location:O-town FL Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:45 Trading Score:3	I had the Panasonic 80u, it's nice. But I like my samsung better. Congrats on your Panny choice though, its all personal taste really.

01-05-2009, 11:21 PM	#18
nicholas01 Member Member since:Apr 2008	Nice Job!! I've had my 58PZ800U for about 3 months now, and I am still amazed at the picture quality. Panny plasmas rule!! I've seen my friends' and family members 120Hz LCDs and the black levels on those just do not compare to the Pannys. Also, you must make sure you set up ambient lighting. Its the cheapest and best do-it-yourself modification that you can do. It made a world of difference at night...it really makes the black levels stand out. I bought the $50 LED light strip from Ikea.

01-05-2009, 11:28 PM	#20
PanasonicPlasmaMan Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:California Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:18	Grats! 80u is a great tv

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