buying new hdtv lcd/plasma.... - Blu-ray Forum

andyn1080 · 02-23-2009, 12:28 AM

Ok so im looking for a new hdtv, just sold my 40" sony for 800 to my parents. now im looking to get a bigger hdtv, id like a 50 or 52 inch hdtv or even a 60 lcd or plasma.........which one is the best for gaming and bluray movies?

ive heard that samsungs are great for movies and games (i also heard that they can suck for games though b/c of the dnie or gamemode that makes your games look really dark....is this true)

my price range is around 1800.00 or 2000.00

i saw a plasma samsung at circuit city for 1300.00 it was a 50" or 52" set and look really nice......thinking about going back tomorrow and getting that one but i wanted to see what you guys though, i love the way samsung's hdtvs look at bestbuy when they are showing bluray movies on it.

Again ive always had sony lcds and i like them but it seems like everyone is raving about the samsung.

help a very confussed movie/game lover!

richard lichtenfelt · 02-23-2009, 12:39 AM

http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=PIOPDP5020FD

Ordered mine received it in a week. The free white glove delivery guys plugged it in, hooked up the cables and started the tvs channel programming.
Had mine for a couple of weeks now and it is worthy of all the positive reviews it gets.
Watched a show about space and there was a scene with a satellite looking like it was suspended in the middle of a void inside of the tvs frame. Shiny, shimmery, inky blacks truly.

Sonny · 02-23-2009, 12:48 AM

Inky blacks are plasmas turff. What model plasma did you see for $1,300? Everyone is Kuro crazy!! Can you blame umm

$2,000 will get you a Pioneer 5020, best PQ on the block.

brett_day · 02-23-2009, 01:22 AM

you need to consider the panny line up! 85u, 800u etc. I have the 80u and love it! Amazing tv. After pioneer kuro's the panasonic viera line is the way to go!

My_Two_Cents · 02-23-2009, 01:28 AM

^^^ Yep, can't go wrong with Kuro. It's the best TV on the market (next to the Elite), and you can't beat the price these days! Get your Kuro while you still can, cause they aren't making any more.

Geezer00003 · 02-23-2009, 10:44 AM

I'm in movie and gaming heaven with my Samsung 52/750.

primaz · 02-23-2009, 07:24 PM

I think for that kind of budget you should get a front projector. You can get a Sanyo 1080 front projector for $1599 and then $200-$250 for a screen and then you will have a huge screen! Front projectors can be tuned anywhere from your tiny TV's of 36" all they to over 10 feet! Once you have had a front projector you will never buy a TV again!

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=REG&A=details

andyn1080 · 03-02-2009, 03:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geezer00003

I'm in movie and gaming heaven with my Samsung 52/750.

cool man, i just bought the 46 ln46a650 120hz samsung toc tonight off of amazon.com . do you play your ps3/360/wii games with the 120hz turned on low/med or high? or just off?

02-23-2009, 12:28 AM	#1
andyn1080 Active Member Member since:Feb 2007 Blu-ray collection:910 Blu-ray reviews:2	buying new hdtv lcd/plasma.... Ok so im looking for a new hdtv, just sold my 40" sony for 800 to my parents. now im looking to get a bigger hdtv, id like a 50 or 52 inch hdtv or even a 60 lcd or plasma.........which one is the best for gaming and bluray movies? ive heard that samsungs are great for movies and games (i also heard that they can suck for games though b/c of the dnie or gamemode that makes your games look really dark....is this true) my price range is around 1800.00 or 2000.00 i saw a plasma samsung at circuit city for 1300.00 it was a 50" or 52" set and look really nice......thinking about going back tomorrow and getting that one but i wanted to see what you guys though, i love the way samsung's hdtvs look at bestbuy when they are showing bluray movies on it. Again ive always had sony lcds and i like them but it seems like everyone is raving about the samsung. help a very confussed movie/game lover!

02-23-2009, 12:48 AM	#3
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	Inky blacks are plasmas turff. What model plasma did you see for $1,300? Everyone is Kuro crazy!! Can you blame umm $2,000 will get you a Pioneer 5020, best PQ on the block. Last edited by Sonny; 02-23-2009 at 12:53 AM.

02-23-2009, 07:24 PM	#7
primaz Active Member Member since:Dec 2008	Get a real movie experience and get a front projector! I think for that kind of budget you should get a front projector. You can get a Sanyo 1080 front projector for $1599 and then $200-$250 for a screen and then you will have a huge screen! Front projectors can be tuned anywhere from your tiny TV's of 36" all they to over 10 feet! Once you have had a front projector you will never buy a TV again! http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/cont...=REG&A=details

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richard lichtenfelt Power Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:I'm not drunk, I'm just tired cause I been up all night drinking. Blu-ray reviews:3	http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=PIOPDP5020FD Ordered mine received it in a week. The free white glove delivery guys plugged it in, hooked up the cables and started the tvs channel programming. Had mine for a couple of weeks now and it is worthy of all the positive reviews it gets. Watched a show about space and there was a scene with a satellite looking like it was suspended in the middle of a void inside of the tvs frame. Shiny, shimmery, inky blacks truly.

02-23-2009, 01:22 AM	#4
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	you need to consider the panny line up! 85u, 800u etc. I have the 80u and love it! Amazing tv. After pioneer kuro's the panasonic viera line is the way to go!

02-23-2009, 01:28 AM	#5
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	^^^ Yep, can't go wrong with Kuro. It's the best TV on the market (next to the Elite), and you can't beat the price these days! Get your Kuro while you still can, cause they aren't making any more.

02-23-2009, 10:44 AM	#6
Geezer00003 Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2008 Location:GTA Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:12 4K collection:210 Blu-ray collection:672	I'm in movie and gaming heaven with my Samsung 52/750.

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