Which is the better buy? - Blu-ray Forum

Vash · 02-22-2009, 11:58 PM

Im looking to replace my trusty ol LN40A550. Im looking at two TVs right now, the Sammy LN46A650, or the Sony KDL-46Z4100/B. Which one would be the better buy? The sony is on sale at BB for 1500, while the sammy is 1800 (i live in alaska so no buying from amazon and such).

lojack1976 · 02-23-2009, 12:37 AM

That's a tough choice. Both are excellent tv's. I would think the Sammy has the edge, but I don't know if its worth the extra $300. You may want to consider waiting a few weeks for THIS Sony and compare it to the Samsung since they are roughly the same price. You may also want to consider THIS new model Panasonic if there's a Sears near you. I don't see this up on the Best Buy site yet, but this TV is better than either of those LCD's you are considering. Also look at THIS and THIS. These are Panasonic's last year models which are still better TV's than those LCD's and at better prices.

Vash · 02-23-2009, 01:05 AM

Yea, i was looking at those pannys at sears. But the big problem up here at sears is u gotta add 2-300$ or more onto the prices on the site, since those are the lower 48 prices and they wont pricematch it.

tntkain · 02-24-2009, 06:19 PM

We just got the KDLz41oo a couple of weeks ago and it is an awesome tv, couldn't be happier with it. The picture has amazing color

lojack1976 · 02-24-2009, 06:46 PM

Even if you add $300 you're still talking the same price range...$1500 for the 46" I suggested and $1800 for the other two. Keep in mind that all of those TV's will give you a superior picture too. That's especially the case with the newest model.

LifeOfAPirate13 · 02-24-2009, 08:02 PM

Samsung always trust worthy and you get a good bang for your buck!

Sammy · 02-24-2009, 08:07 PM

What about driving down to the lower 48 (or even Canada if you can get by customs?) and getting one. It seems that the drive would be less than the mark-up that you guys up there in Alaska have to pay. Maybe its a "tax" on the oil windfall checks you all receiver up there?

Sammy · 02-24-2009, 08:08 PM

Oh, and I really like my Samsung but haven't really compared it to a Sony since last fall and it cost less than the Sony that I compared it to. Keep in mind that Sony buys all there panel displays from Samsung.

dereksworl · 02-24-2009, 08:28 PM

The 650 is not comparable to the Z series IMO. the Z series outclasses the 6 series. i would compare the 650 to the Sony W series.

primaz · 02-25-2009, 03:49 AM

I think it is absolutely crazy to settle for a TV when you are spending the same or more than front projectors like this Sanyo z7000, 1080p front projector for $1599 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...s=Sanyo%20Z700

Size matters dude You can focus a front projector to the exact size the room can handle from a few feet to over 10 feet.

Vash · 02-25-2009, 08:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Sammy

What about driving down to the lower 48 (or even Canada if you can get by customs?) and getting one. It seems that the drive would be less than the mark-up that you guys up there in Alaska have to pay. Maybe its a "tax" on the oil windfall checks you all receiver up there?

Its just companies trying to make up the shipping costs. We also don't pay any sales tax up here either, which is a huge plus. Its also a HUGEEE pain to drive from out of Alaska. A few friends and myself took a little road trip down to seattle last year and it took us 2 days to get down there of nonstop driving between the 3 of us, not really worth saving 2-300$.

DaPenguinPimP · 02-25-2009, 08:37 AM

I have the 650 and I love it. Much better then the Sony in my opinion.

Danger Boy · 02-25-2009, 09:30 AM

What are the differences in the Sony line of TV's between the V, S and L series? Where do they rank compared to the XBR Sony LCD's? Or are they infact XBR's?

Lepidopterous · 02-25-2009, 09:49 AM

There's a discernible difference between your 550 and the 650. I would go with the 650 but wait for memorial day. They'll have a great sale guaranteed and it's a couple months away.

cawgijoe · 02-25-2009, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Danger Boy

What are the differences in the Sony line of TV's between the V, S and L series? Where do they rank compared to the XBR Sony LCD's? Or are they infact XBR's?

The XBR series is Sony's top of the line and offers extra inputs and their top processing as well extra adjustment capability. They used to have longer warranties, but I'm not sure if that's the case anymore.

As you move down the line, they give you less options and lower the processing. Having said all that, whether you personally will see any real difference in a "W", "Z", or "XBR" after calibration is up for debate.

If money is no object and you can get a good deal, go for the XBR. Between the Z and W, I personally would go for the W series....you get most bang for the buck here. I know someone who owns the 52" W and the picture rocks.

In the OP's case, I would save the $300 and buy the Sony and then put that amount towards a Blu-Ray player if he doesn't already own one.

02-22-2009, 11:58 PM	#1
Vash Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:57 Trading Score:7	Which is the better buy? Im looking to replace my trusty ol LN40A550. Im looking at two TVs right now, the Sammy LN46A650, or the Sony KDL-46Z4100/B. Which one would be the better buy? The sony is on sale at BB for 1500, while the sammy is 1800 (i live in alaska so no buying from amazon and such).

02-25-2009, 03:49 AM	#10
primaz Active Member Member since:Dec 2008	why get a TV when you can have a HD big screen for the same $$ I think it is absolutely crazy to settle for a TV when you are spending the same or more than front projectors like this Sanyo z7000, 1080p front projector for $1599 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...s=Sanyo%20Z700 Size matters dude You can focus a front projector to the exact size the room can handle from a few feet to over 10 feet.

02-23-2009, 12:37 AM	#2
lojack1976 Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:7 Cities, VA Home Theater Gallery:62 Blu-ray collection:203	That's a tough choice. Both are excellent tv's. I would think the Sammy has the edge, but I don't know if its worth the extra $300. You may want to consider waiting a few weeks for THIS Sony and compare it to the Samsung since they are roughly the same price. You may also want to consider THIS new model Panasonic if there's a Sears near you. I don't see this up on the Best Buy site yet, but this TV is better than either of those LCD's you are considering. Also look at THIS and THIS. These are Panasonic's last year models which are still better TV's than those LCD's and at better prices.

02-23-2009, 01:05 AM	#3
Vash Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:57 Trading Score:7	Yea, i was looking at those pannys at sears. But the big problem up here at sears is u gotta add 2-300$ or more onto the prices on the site, since those are the lower 48 prices and they wont pricematch it.

02-24-2009, 06:19 PM	#4
tntkain Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:103 Blu-ray reviews: 2	We just got the KDLz41oo a couple of weeks ago and it is an awesome tv, couldn't be happier with it. The picture has amazing color

02-24-2009, 06:46 PM	#5
lojack1976 Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:7 Cities, VA Home Theater Gallery:62 Blu-ray collection:203	Even if you add $300 you're still talking the same price range...$1500 for the 46" I suggested and $1800 for the other two. Keep in mind that all of those TV's will give you a superior picture too. That's especially the case with the newest model.

02-24-2009, 08:02 PM	#6
LifeOfAPirate13 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Chicago, IL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:18	Samsung always trust worthy and you get a good bang for your buck!

02-24-2009, 08:07 PM	#7
Sammy Power Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Right next to Wineville, CA Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:199 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	What about driving down to the lower 48 (or even Canada if you can get by customs?) and getting one. It seems that the drive would be less than the mark-up that you guys up there in Alaska have to pay. Maybe its a "tax" on the oil windfall checks you all receiver up there?

02-24-2009, 08:08 PM	#8
Sammy Power Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Right next to Wineville, CA Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:199 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	Oh, and I really like my Samsung but haven't really compared it to a Sony since last fall and it cost less than the Sony that I compared it to. Keep in mind that Sony buys all there panel displays from Samsung.

02-24-2009, 08:28 PM	#9
dereksworl Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Around Home Theater Gallery:18 Trading Score:1	The 650 is not comparable to the Z series IMO. the Z series outclasses the 6 series. i would compare the 650 to the Sony W series.

02-25-2009, 08:37 AM	#12
DaPenguinPimP Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:74 Blu-ray reviews: 2	I have the 650 and I love it. Much better then the Sony in my opinion.

02-25-2009, 09:30 AM	#13
Danger Boy Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Washington State Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:1	What are the differences in the Sony line of TV's between the V, S and L series? Where do they rank compared to the XBR Sony LCD's? Or are they infact XBR's?

02-25-2009, 09:49 AM	#14
Lepidopterous Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:DjMethod was here Blu-ray collection:696 Trading Score:2	There's a discernible difference between your 550 and the 650. I would go with the 650 but wait for memorial day. They'll have a great sale guaranteed and it's a couple months away.

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