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DR BLU NEO · 10-16-2008, 03:08 AM

Post your choice for the best high def tv out there...AND EXPLAIN WHY? ALSO POST WHICH HIGH DEF TVS TO AVOID...and explain why? Your opinions could save a lot of people a lot of money.

SkillzthatKillz · 10-16-2008, 03:45 AM

pioneer kuro plasmas...best black levels, realistic color palette, no motion blur, incredibly sharp picture
panasonic also makes a mean plasma but its not quite as striking (close though)

crazyBLUE · 10-16-2008, 03:57 AM

L---C---D!!!!

SkillzthatKillz · 10-16-2008, 04:05 AM

oh **** here we go...lol

let the battle begin

plasma ftw!!!!!!!!!!!

PS34EVER · 10-16-2008, 04:15 AM

boo-ya

allstar780 · 10-16-2008, 04:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PS34EVER

boo-ya

boo-no!

haha... Pioneer Kuros for sure the best if you have the money... if not, Panasonic 85,800, and 850 series! Worst would have to be LG Plasmas, ICK

krazeyeyez · 10-16-2008, 04:27 AM

(LCD owner

) KURO no doubt about it, beautiful image

my buddy has an lg plasma, and i wouldn't tell him, but it is painful to watch.
also samsung lcd's BEFORE calibration, how they can look so unnatural right out of the box is unbelievable to me.

DepTii · 10-16-2008, 04:27 AM

I voted with my money, as I recently ordered a Pioneer 5020, and hope to receive it soon! Once I do and get it all setup, I'll start a thread with some pictures and my opinions of it.

DBlackGT · 10-16-2008, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allstar780

boo-no!

haha... Pioneer Kuros for sure the best if you have the money... if not, Panasonic 85,800, and 850 series! Worst would have to be LG Plasmas, ICK

I wouldn't want an LG or Philips plasma either. Panasonic or Pioneer is really the only way to go

My_Two_Cents · 10-16-2008, 01:40 PM

Read the professional reviews. It takes all opinion out of the equation. Plasma FTW. Pioneer Kuro or Pany Viera 800U/850U series.

http://hometheatermag.com/lcds/208hdface/

http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/fea...-round-ii.html

http://hdguru.com/will-you-see-all-t...exclusive/287/

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...&postcount=176

stockstar1138 · 10-16-2008, 01:42 PM

i had a weird dream last night, wal-mart let me trade in my Samsung 6 for a Pioneer Kuro that had an aspect ratio of 2.4:1.

I felt like such a loser when i woke up for having that dream, but i guess i gotta say Kuro.

FilmMaster · 10-16-2008, 01:55 PM

1.) Best of the best regardless of price...9g Kuro

2.) Panasonic plasma

3.) Samsung LED DLP

.....

10.) any LCD

JasonR · 10-16-2008, 02:15 PM

I know CNET is not the be all and end all of HiDef reviews, but here is what they say. I think it is pretty accurate.

Pioneer Elite Kuro PRO-111FD
Panasonic TH-50PZ800U
Pioneer PDP-5020FD
Samsung LN46A950
Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850U
Samsung LN52A650
Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR6
Samsung HL61A750
Samsung PN50A650
Samsung PN50A550
Samsung LN46A550
Panasonic TH-46PZ85U
Samsung LN46A750
Sony KDL-46Z4100
LG 50PG60
Vizio SV470XVT

http://reviews.cnet.com/best-high-definition-tvs/

FilmMaster · 10-16-2008, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

I know CNET is not the be all and end all of HiDef reviews, but here is what they say. I think it is pretty accurate.

Pioneer Elite Kuro PRO-111FD
Panasonic TH-50PZ800U
Pioneer PDP-5020FD
Samsung LN46A950
Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850U
Samsung LN52A650
Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR6
Samsung HL61A750
Samsung PN50A650
Samsung PN50A550
Samsung LN46A550
Panasonic TH-46PZ85U
Samsung LN46A750
Sony KDL-46Z4100
LG 50PG60
Vizio SV470XVT

http://reviews.cnet.com/best-high-definition-tvs/

I just wish they were more organized. Reviews are posted early and late...some are revised. The testing standards don't seem to be uniform. Often times they are vague and compare models which shouldn't be compared.

One issue is that they have a list of the best HDTV's and then they have separate "Best" lists for each display technology. The problem is that those lists are often outdated. Let's say you look at the "Best" plasma list. There may be two or three that have been reviewed in the last few/several months that were rated higher than those on the "Best" list...but they won't even list them. Instead, they will list a few which are ranked lower but are much older.

dobyblue · 10-16-2008, 02:51 PM

The PRO-141FD Signature Series Elite KURO

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...PRO-141FD.Kuro

supersix4 · 10-16-2008, 02:56 PM

our Elite Pioneer

best looking blacks and pq of any of our tv's lcds rp and plasma

My_Two_Cents · 10-16-2008, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dobyblue

The PRO-141FD Signature Series Elite KURO

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...PRO-141FD.Kuro

'Nuf said. Time to close the thread before the fanboys come out.

allstar780 · 10-16-2008, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

Read the professional reviews. It takes all opinion out of the equation. Plasma FTW. Pioneer Kuro or Pany Viera 800U/850U series.

http://hometheatermag.com/lcds/208hdface/

http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/fea...-round-ii.html

http://hdguru.com/will-you-see-all-t...exclusive/287/

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...&postcount=176

Another great review:

http://www.hemagazine.com/node/Panas...0PZ800U_Review

brett_day · 10-16-2008, 05:55 PM

i have the panny 80u and i love it! best tv i have ever owned! Amazing blacks and colors! Cannot go wrong with panny IMHO

bda4life · 10-16-2008, 06:20 PM

I for one cannot wait to see the new Sony 55" XBR8. Here's is a link:

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665532062

Cheers!

10-16-2008, 03:08 AM	#1
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10-16-2008, 03:45 AM	#2
SkillzthatKillz Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Cincinnati, OH Blu-ray collection:214 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:1	pioneer kuro plasmas...best black levels, realistic color palette, no motion blur, incredibly sharp picture panasonic also makes a mean plasma but its not quite as striking (close though)

10-16-2008, 03:57 AM	#3
crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:479 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:30	L---C---D!!!!

10-16-2008, 04:05 AM	#4
SkillzthatKillz Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Cincinnati, OH Blu-ray collection:214 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:1	oh **** here we go...lol let the battle begin plasma ftw!!!!!!!!!!!

10-16-2008, 04:15 AM	#5
PS34EVER Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Minnesota PSNetwork ID: Sic_Wild_Child Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:24	boo-ya

10-16-2008, 04:27 AM	#7
krazeyeyez Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:the guy on the couch Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:287 Blu-ray reviews:4	(LCD owner ) KURO no doubt about it, beautiful image my buddy has an lg plasma, and i wouldn't tell him, but it is painful to watch. also samsung lcd's BEFORE calibration, how they can look so unnatural right out of the box is unbelievable to me.

10-16-2008, 04:27 AM	#8
DepTii Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray collection:154 Blu-ray reviews:26 Trading Score:3	I voted with my money, as I recently ordered a Pioneer 5020, and hope to receive it soon! Once I do and get it all setup, I'll start a thread with some pictures and my opinions of it.

10-16-2008, 01:40 PM	#10
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	Read the professional reviews. It takes all opinion out of the equation. Plasma FTW. Pioneer Kuro or Pany Viera 800U/850U series. http://hometheatermag.com/lcds/208hdface/ http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/fea...-round-ii.html http://hdguru.com/will-you-see-all-t...exclusive/287/ https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...&postcount=176

10-16-2008, 01:42 PM	#11
stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	i had a weird dream last night, wal-mart let me trade in my Samsung 6 for a Pioneer Kuro that had an aspect ratio of 2.4:1. I felt like such a loser when i woke up for having that dream, but i guess i gotta say Kuro.

10-16-2008, 01:55 PM	#12
FilmMaster Banned Member since:Sep 2008	1.) Best of the best regardless of price...9g Kuro 2.) Panasonic plasma 3.) Samsung LED DLP ..... 10.) any LCD

10-16-2008, 02:15 PM	#13
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	I know CNET is not the be all and end all of HiDef reviews, but here is what they say. I think it is pretty accurate. Pioneer Elite Kuro PRO-111FD Panasonic TH-50PZ800U Pioneer PDP-5020FD Samsung LN46A950 Panasonic Viera TH-50PZ850U Samsung LN52A650 Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR6 Samsung HL61A750 Samsung PN50A650 Samsung PN50A550 Samsung LN46A550 Panasonic TH-46PZ85U Samsung LN46A750 Sony KDL-46Z4100 LG 50PG60 Vizio SV470XVT http://reviews.cnet.com/best-high-definition-tvs/

10-16-2008, 02:51 PM	#15
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	The PRO-141FD Signature Series Elite KURO http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PU...PRO-141FD.Kuro

10-16-2008, 02:56 PM	#16
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	our Elite Pioneer best looking blacks and pq of any of our tv's lcds rp and plasma

10-16-2008, 05:55 PM	#19
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	i have the panny 80u and i love it! best tv i have ever owned! Amazing blacks and colors! Cannot go wrong with panny IMHO

10-16-2008, 06:20 PM	#20
bda4life Active Member Member since:May 2007	I for one cannot wait to see the new Sony 55" XBR8. Here's is a link: http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665532062 Cheers!

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