Best TV to get? - Blu-ray Forum

dbzlotrfan · 08-26-2010, 05:29 AM

Stupid question (and probably one asked a lot here

Beating a dead horse... bringing up/asking something that has been discussed a thousand times before

) but what would the best TV for this room be? Should be at lest 43+ inches (less than 50 though).

What to consider:

Most likely going to be used for gaming (Wii, PS3, possibly Xbox 360 (if Kinect gets a good tennis game)
Because it'd have a PS3 connected, it'd probably be used for DVD/blu ray () vids.
Possible Netflix (PS3, Wii, or the TV it self)
Most likely going under a fireplace mantel, IN FRONT of a fireplace. Though it doesn't get used that often.
My personal preference would be a LED & a Sony. As a LED is lighter and thinner than a LCD, and if we have to use the fireplace we can just move the TV onto the carpet (might be on a stand). And I say Sony because I guess I'm just tiered of seeing the same or similar user interface for Samsungs, LG, etc.
The PS3 might be hooked by HDMI cable along with RCA (possibly).
NOT a 3d (ready) TV
Not to put down Plasma, but I am fine with a little lag, and also not the BEST picture possible.

I think I had more but it lost in formatting, as I've had the thought to create this topic since I 'joined' . . . . .

Could anyone tell me (with a internet enabled TV) how netflix works? Similar to how the discs work for Wii & PS3?

dbzlotrfan · 08-27-2010, 04:44 AM

Bump? </despite it not being 24 hours>

Scooby Blu · 08-27-2010, 04:52 AM

if u can find one get the pioneer plasma elite. look a mine.

scweb13 · 08-27-2010, 05:02 AM

With what you're asking for, you're pretty much limiting yourself to a Sony 46" LED (EX700/710, NX700, or NX800).

dbzlotrfan · 08-27-2010, 05:12 AM

Wouldn't be surprised if we got another Samsung, an LG, or some other companies TV. My personal preference would be a Sony, because I'm tired of seeing about the same interface for all the other TV's manufacturers.

IT may end up being a LCD, and not a LED, which is fine.

nolfoc · 08-27-2010, 05:16 AM

cant go wrong with samsung

BluStation 3 · 08-27-2010, 11:56 AM

Probably the 2 best LED television sets you are going to get would be the Samsung UNB8500 series from last year and the LG LE8500 model from this year. Both are pricey but you did ask for the "Best". Also I've heard nothing but good things about the LG LH90 series also.

dbzlotrfan · 08-27-2010, 12:13 PM

I'd think about 1500 is our spending limit. 46 inches or less (down to probably ~ 42 I'd think) . . .

BluStation 3 · 08-27-2010, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbzlotrfan

I'd think about 1500 is our spending limit. 46 inches or less (down to probably ~ 42 I'd think) . . .

Well the LG LH90 is your best bet then. They have a 47" going for 1549.99 on amazon.com. Probably could be had for cheaper if you search around.

SellmeyourDVD · 08-27-2010, 01:54 PM

Check out Amazon especially since you could potentiality save on tax.

Btw, all LED HDTVs are LCD; they are just LCD TVs that are back light by LEDs.

DavePS3 · 08-27-2010, 02:02 PM

Take a couple of your favorite Blu-ray discs and play the same chapters on the different panels you're looking at. You'll decide pretty quickly from there.

poogie · 08-27-2010, 02:17 PM

Get your self a LED local dimming full array, not just edge lit LEDs. This is suppose to give you deep black. A while back, I've been checking SONY XBR8, Samsung LNA950. I end up getting Samsung 55" 8500 which is the model after the LNA950. Good luck on your hunting.

dbzlotrfan · 08-29-2010, 04:21 AM

So the suggested models are:

Sony:

EX700/710
NX700
NX800

Samsung:

UNB8500

LG:

LE8500
LH90

Also we don't have a Blu-ray player, either alone or as with other functions (PS3, for example). I know we'll get about 46 inches or smaller, doubtful we'll get LED right now.

OG Pooh · 08-30-2010, 04:42 AM

Sony... Period.

Samsungs (even though a lot of people like them) lose a lot of detail in dark areas & scenes, to the point shadows can look like black blobs. I have never, ever evaluated a Samsung that has the shadow detail of a Sony (and I've come across quite a few). Besides, in general, Sony's picture is much more natural looking than Samsung's.

LGs have good pictures, but make sure you get a good warranty that's not backed directly by LG, because I have heard horror stories regarding LG's customer service. I've also heard a good amount of negative remarks regarding LG's reliability in general. So much so that at one point, I had considred an LG for a bedroom set, but completely scrapped the idea.

christopher2200 · 08-30-2010, 04:54 AM

Go with the 46 inch XBR8 if you can find one in your price range. Onecall has them, but they are $2000.

dbzlotrfan · 08-30-2010, 05:45 AM

Well then for Sony's, which of these?

EX700/710
NX700
NX800

From what someone here has said, they'd probably still rather get a LCD than LED, which I am fine with, we just need to get a replacement TV for this room and it may be used for what was noted in my first post.

steve1971 · 08-31-2010, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbzlotrfan

Well then for Sony's, which of these?

EX700/710
NX700
NX800

From what someone here has said, they'd probably still rather get a LCD than LED, which I am fine with, we just need to get a replacement TV for this room and it may be used for what was noted in my first post.

You cant go wrong with any of those choices my freind. They are all very good.

DavePS3 · 08-31-2010, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OG Pooh

Sony... Period.

Samsungs (even though a lot of people like them) lose a lot of detail in dark areas & scenes, to the point shadows can look like black blobs. I have never, ever evaluated a Samsung that has the shadow detail of a Sony (and I've come across quite a few). Besides, in general, Sony's picture is much more natural looking than Samsung's.

LGs have good pictures, but make sure you get a good warranty that's not backed directly by LG, because I have heard horror stories regarding LG's customer service. I've also heard a good amount of negative remarks regarding LG's reliability in general. So much so that at one point, I had considred an LG for a bedroom set, but completely scrapped the idea.

Samsung makes pretty much all of Sony's LED's and Sharp makes their LCD's. Unlike Loewe who produce their own engine for the Sharp panels, Sony makes only minor adjustments to the panels before placing their name on them.

DavePS3 · 08-31-2010, 03:01 PM

Things that LED has going for it... thinner, lighter and uses 30% less energy. Both LCD and Plasma use the same amount of current. Plasmas used to be VERY power hungry.

dbzlotrfan · 09-01-2010, 01:26 AM

I am not sure if we'll get a LED, he's thinking 720 is fine, as the old Samsung we had --- though was 1080 it almost never got used (except mostly for Wii games, RARE 'movie'). We have a Sony CRT (34") in a different room and except for Tennis (we) can't really tell any difference in SD or HD, except the ball is hard to differentiate and or tell where it is.

08-26-2010, 05:29 AM	#1
dbzlotrfan Active Member Member since:Aug 2010 Blu-ray collection:28	Best TV to get? Stupid question (and probably one asked a lot here) but what would the best TV for this room be? Should be at lest 43+ inches (less than 50 though). What to consider: Most likely going to be used for gaming (Wii, PS3, possibly Xbox 360 (if Kinect gets a good tennis game) Because it'd have a PS3 connected, it'd probably be used for DVD/blu ray () vids. Possible Netflix (PS3, Wii, or the TV it self) Most likely going under a fireplace mantel, IN FRONT of a fireplace. Though it doesn't get used that often. My personal preference would be a LED & a Sony. As a LED is lighter and thinner than a LCD, and if we have to use the fireplace we can just move the TV onto the carpet (might be on a stand). And I say Sony because I guess I'm just tiered of seeing the same or similar user interface for Samsungs, LG, etc. The PS3 might be hooked by HDMI cable along with RCA (possibly). NOT a 3d (ready) TV Not to put down Plasma, but I am fine with a little lag, and also not the BEST picture possible. I think I had more but it lost in formatting, as I've had the thought to create this topic since I 'joined' . . . . . Could anyone tell me (with a internet enabled TV) how netflix works? Similar to how the discs work for Wii & PS3? Last edited by dbzlotrfan; 08-27-2010 at 04:58 AM.

08-30-2010, 04:42 AM	#14
OG Pooh Banned Member since:Jul 2010 Location:Hudson Valley, NY Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:132	Sony... Period. Samsungs (even though a lot of people like them) lose a lot of detail in dark areas & scenes, to the point shadows can look like black blobs. I have never, ever evaluated a Samsung that has the shadow detail of a Sony (and I've come across quite a few). Besides, in general, Sony's picture is much more natural looking than Samsung's. LGs have good pictures, but make sure you get a good warranty that's not backed directly by LG, because I have heard horror stories regarding LG's customer service. I've also heard a good amount of negative remarks regarding LG's reliability in general. So much so that at one point, I had considred an LG for a bedroom set, but completely scrapped the idea. Last edited by OG Pooh; 08-30-2010 at 04:46 AM.

08-27-2010, 04:44 AM	#2
dbzlotrfan Active Member Member since:Aug 2010 Blu-ray collection:28	Bump? </despite it not being 24 hours>

08-27-2010, 04:52 AM	#3
Scooby Blu Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7	if u can find one get the pioneer plasma elite. look a mine.

08-27-2010, 05:02 AM	#4
scweb13 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Everett, WA 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:512 DVD collection:29 Trading Score:4	With what you're asking for, you're pretty much limiting yourself to a Sony 46" LED (EX700/710, NX700, or NX800).

08-27-2010, 05:12 AM	#5
dbzlotrfan Active Member Member since:Aug 2010 Blu-ray collection:28	Wouldn't be surprised if we got another Samsung, an LG, or some other companies TV. My personal preference would be a Sony, because I'm tired of seeing about the same interface for all the other TV's manufacturers. IT may end up being a LCD, and not a LED, which is fine.

08-27-2010, 05:16 AM	#6
nolfoc Banned Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 108 Trading Score:49	cant go wrong with samsung

08-27-2010, 11:56 AM	#7
BluStation 3 Active Member Member since:Feb 2010 Location:Virginia	Probably the 2 best LED television sets you are going to get would be the Samsung UNB8500 series from last year and the LG LE8500 model from this year. Both are pricey but you did ask for the "Best". Also I've heard nothing but good things about the LG LH90 series also.

08-27-2010, 12:13 PM	#8
dbzlotrfan Active Member Member since:Aug 2010 Blu-ray collection:28	I'd think about 1500 is our spending limit. 46 inches or less (down to probably ~ 42 I'd think) . . .

08-27-2010, 01:54 PM	#10
SellmeyourDVD Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:125 Trading Score:11	Check out Amazon especially since you could potentiality save on tax. Btw, all LED HDTVs are LCD; they are just LCD TVs that are back light by LEDs.

08-27-2010, 02:02 PM	#11
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Take a couple of your favorite Blu-ray discs and play the same chapters on the different panels you're looking at. You'll decide pretty quickly from there.

08-27-2010, 02:17 PM	#12
poogie Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Home Theater Gallery:41 Blu-ray collection:244	Get your self a LED local dimming full array, not just edge lit LEDs. This is suppose to give you deep black. A while back, I've been checking SONY XBR8, Samsung LNA950. I end up getting Samsung 55" 8500 which is the model after the LNA950. Good luck on your hunting.

08-29-2010, 04:21 AM	#13
dbzlotrfan Active Member Member since:Aug 2010 Blu-ray collection:28	So the suggested models are: Sony: EX700/710 NX700 NX800 Samsung: UNB8500 LG: LE8500 LH90 Also we don't have a Blu-ray player, either alone or as with other functions (PS3, for example). I know we'll get about 46 inches or smaller, doubtful we'll get LED right now.

08-30-2010, 04:54 AM	#15
christopher2200 Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:282	Go with the 46 inch XBR8 if you can find one in your price range. Onecall has them, but they are $2000.

08-30-2010, 05:45 AM	#16
dbzlotrfan Active Member Member since:Aug 2010 Blu-ray collection:28	Well then for Sony's, which of these? EX700/710 NX700 NX800 From what someone here has said, they'd probably still rather get a LCD than LED, which I am fine with, we just need to get a replacement TV for this room and it may be used for what was noted in my first post.

08-31-2010, 03:01 PM	#19
DavePS3 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:56 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Things that LED has going for it... thinner, lighter and uses 30% less energy. Both LCD and Plasma use the same amount of current. Plasmas used to be VERY power hungry.

09-01-2010, 01:26 AM	#20
dbzlotrfan Active Member Member since:Aug 2010 Blu-ray collection:28	I am not sure if we'll get a LED, he's thinking 720 is fine, as the old Samsung we had --- though was 1080 it almost never got used (except mostly for Wii games, RARE 'movie'). We have a Sony CRT (34") in a different room and except for Tennis (we) can't really tell any difference in SD or HD, except the ball is hard to differentiate and or tell where it is.

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