Finally got the money for the tv. Is it the right one? - Blu-ray Forum

snowball_iv · 03-30-2009, 09:14 PM

Ok so i finally have the money to get my tv. I am pretty set on the
panasonic 58pz800u.

The price for it is running around 2300 to 2600. I think i am going to get it from amazon. Should i get it from somewhere else? or is Amazon ok place to buy?

Does anyone have any other suggestions or disagreements on getting this tv?

Thanks for the help and input.

primaz · 03-30-2009, 10:42 PM

Yes, to me for the money I would get a Panasonic 3000 or the Epson 6500 front projector both online sell for about $2500. Why not get a huge 7' or larger screen for the same money? The new Epson has over 4000 hour bulb life; both have great black levels, 1080 clarity. To me FP's have advanced so much that once you spend at least $1500 I would rather get a front projector any day over any TV, plasma or LCD.

snowball_iv · 03-30-2009, 11:30 PM

Thanks for the opinion. I want a projector some day, no doubt. But right now i am living in a town house and i am in the basement, which would be perfect for the front projector, but i don't know how long i will be here, and i am afraid that the next place i go, won't be front projector friendly.

How much would one of those projectors that you mentioned cost? And is that with a screen included or not? Cause i think i would want a screen that would drop down in front of my tv, because i don't think the tv and standard dvd's.

Kryptron · 03-30-2009, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by primaz

Yes, to me for the money I would get a Panasonic 3000 or the Epson 6500 front projector both online sell for about $2500. Why not get a huge 7' or larger screen for the same money? The new Epson has over 4000 hour bulb life; both have great black levels, 1080 clarity. To me FP's have advanced so much that once you spend at least $1500 I would rather get a front projector any day over any TV, plasma or LCD.

Projectors aren't for everyone Primaz.

To the OP, I've herd nothing but great things about the pz800u line. Should look spectacular. As for getting it online from amazon, i personally haven't bought a set online. And in a way i'm glad i didn't since i went through 4 sets the last time i bought a tv. But if you are 100% sure that is the set you want then you can save some serious money getting it from amazon. Plus no tax *unless your in NJ i think*.

snowball_iv · 03-31-2009, 04:51 AM

thanks Kryptron. I think i do wanna stick with a plasma.

Does anyone know if i should stick with this one or Does panasonic have new models coming out in april, for around the same price?

lojack1976 · 03-31-2009, 06:06 AM

If you don't want to wait then go for it. Its an awesome TV, BUT...if you are willing to wait and put aside a little more cash then you may want to go for the TC-P58V10 that will be out soon. Aside from having a higher contrast, it also features 96hz 24p support. This should eliminate the flicker that you see with the 800u series that refresh at 48hz. Pioneer sets refresh at 72hz which is why there is no flicker so the new V10 series Panny's will also be without flicker. I don't know what prices it will retail for, but I'm sure it will still be under $3000 and with the deeper blacks and true 24p support I think that its well worth it. Panasonic's 2009 TV's also have the best motion resolution in the business even surpassing Pioneer in that regard. Just something to consider.

PSB_Paradigm_HSU · 03-31-2009, 02:11 PM

Im set on the 50" panasonic v10 that will be out soon. MSRP $2300. I'd say its worth waiting to see if its worthy of putting on your short list.

Also Ive been hearing some best buys (magnolia HT) in certain areas are having sales for the Pioneer Kuro pro 111fd for around $2500. If its true that would definitely be toward the top of my list.

fuwa · 03-31-2009, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lojack1976

If you don't want to wait then go for it. Its an awesome TV, BUT...if you are willing to wait and put aside a little more cash then you may want to go for the TC-P58V10 that will be out soon. Aside from having a higher contrast, it also features 96hz 24p support. This should eliminate the flicker that you see with the 800u series that refresh at 48hz. Pioneer sets refresh at 72hz which is why there is no flicker so the new V10 series Panny's will also be without flicker. I don't know what prices it will retail for, but I'm sure it will still be under $3000 and with the deeper blacks and true 24p support I think that its well worth it. Panasonic's 2009 TV's also have the best motion resolution in the business even surpassing Pioneer in that regard. Just something to consider.

I read a review on one of the new Panasonic's (for $10,000) and although the Panasonic surpassed the Pioneer on paper for the video processing the reviewers could not notice any visual difference. They concluded that the Pioneer was the best TV overall.

Ultimate Audio Video Magazine said any new Panasonics would not have any significant picture improvements over the Pioneer Kuro as the Kuro is already close to perfect in all categories such as black level, contrast, color, grey scale etc. The only thing that can be improved significantly is the video resolution and that would be going to 4000p and is years down the road.

I would recommend the Pioneer over the 800u or would wait for the new Panasonics and compare prices and sizes with the Kuro to decide which is best for your needs.

parkerwilson · 03-31-2009, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lojack1976

If you don't want to wait then go for it. Its an awesome TV, BUT...if you are willing to wait and put aside a little more cash then you may want to go for the TC-P58V10 that will be out soon. Aside from having a higher contrast, it also features 96hz 24p support. This should eliminate the flicker that you see with the 800u series that refresh at 48hz. Pioneer sets refresh at 72hz which is why there is no flicker so the new V10 series Panny's will also be without flicker. I don't know what prices it will retail for, but I'm sure it will still be under $3000 and with the deeper blacks and true 24p support I think that its well worth it. Panasonic's 2009 TV's also have the best motion resolution in the business even surpassing Pioneer in that regard. Just something to consider.

Does anyone know if it will be brighter than the 800u

03-30-2009, 09:14 PM	#1
snowball_iv Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Jacksonville Home Theater Gallery:85 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:864 Trading Score:1	Finally got the money for the tv. Is it the right one? Ok so i finally have the money to get my tv. I am pretty set on the panasonic 58pz800u. The price for it is running around 2300 to 2600. I think i am going to get it from amazon. Should i get it from somewhere else? or is Amazon ok place to buy? Does anyone have any other suggestions or disagreements on getting this tv? Thanks for the help and input.

03-31-2009, 04:51 AM	#5
snowball_iv Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Jacksonville Home Theater Gallery:85 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:864 Trading Score:1	New model or 800U? thanks Kryptron. I think i do wanna stick with a plasma. Does anyone know if i should stick with this one or Does panasonic have new models coming out in april, for around the same price?

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03-30-2009, 10:42 PM	#2
primaz Active Member Member since:Dec 2008	Yes, to me for the money I would get a Panasonic 3000 or the Epson 6500 front projector both online sell for about $2500. Why not get a huge 7' or larger screen for the same money? The new Epson has over 4000 hour bulb life; both have great black levels, 1080 clarity. To me FP's have advanced so much that once you spend at least $1500 I would rather get a front projector any day over any TV, plasma or LCD.

03-30-2009, 11:30 PM	#3
snowball_iv Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Jacksonville Home Theater Gallery:85 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:864 Trading Score:1	Thanks for the opinion. I want a projector some day, no doubt. But right now i am living in a town house and i am in the basement, which would be perfect for the front projector, but i don't know how long i will be here, and i am afraid that the next place i go, won't be front projector friendly. How much would one of those projectors that you mentioned cost? And is that with a screen included or not? Cause i think i would want a screen that would drop down in front of my tv, because i don't think the tv and standard dvd's.

03-31-2009, 06:06 AM	#6
lojack1976 Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:7 Cities, VA Home Theater Gallery:62 Blu-ray collection:203	If you don't want to wait then go for it. Its an awesome TV, BUT...if you are willing to wait and put aside a little more cash then you may want to go for the TC-P58V10 that will be out soon. Aside from having a higher contrast, it also features 96hz 24p support. This should eliminate the flicker that you see with the 800u series that refresh at 48hz. Pioneer sets refresh at 72hz which is why there is no flicker so the new V10 series Panny's will also be without flicker. I don't know what prices it will retail for, but I'm sure it will still be under $3000 and with the deeper blacks and true 24p support I think that its well worth it. Panasonic's 2009 TV's also have the best motion resolution in the business even surpassing Pioneer in that regard. Just something to consider.

03-31-2009, 02:11 PM	#7
PSB_Paradigm_HSU Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:VA Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:23	Im set on the 50" panasonic v10 that will be out soon. MSRP $2300. I'd say its worth waiting to see if its worthy of putting on your short list. Also Ive been hearing some best buys (magnolia HT) in certain areas are having sales for the Pioneer Kuro pro 111fd for around $2500. If its true that would definitely be toward the top of my list.

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