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J_UNTITLED · 01-09-2008, 07:35 AM

How good (or not) are these when compared to other new or recent LCD or Plasma sets?

If not these, what would you say is the all-around best DLP set on the market right now (sure, they aren't quite as anorexic-pretty as an LCD or Plasma, but they seem to offer the most consistent solid picture quality as far as I've been able to observe)?

dakota81 · 01-09-2008, 08:16 AM

I own the HL-T5687S. Colors are amazing, black levels are good, 24p support, 3D support hopefully the Mitsubishi 3D BD player will work with the set. Geometry is very good, maybe 1/8" bowing from corner to center. Good viewing angles. The bad side, it's not as focused / crisp as other sets, and has a heavier silk-screen effect, which are the trade-offs that give the set improved viewing angles over the previous year's model.

Not sure about the reliability. I initially owned the HL-S5679W and it crapped out (as I've heard a lot of them have) and got an HL-T5687S as a replacement. Owned the new set for 2+ months.

J_UNTITLED · 01-09-2008, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by dakota81

The bad side, it's not as focused / crisp as other sets, and has a heavier silk-screen effect (which are the trade-offs that give the set improved viewing angles over the HL-S5679W led dlp).

Well, if the picture is not up-to-par as far as focusing/crisp-abilities are concerned, how can you tell very well if colors and blacks are nice?

It would seem to me then that there hopefully are better sets out there.

dakota81 · 01-09-2008, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by J_UNTITLED

Well, if the picture is not up-to-par as far as focusing/crisp-abilities are concerned, how can you tell very well if colors and blacks are nice?

Because it's a subjective opinion and I say the colors look amazing.

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Originally Posted by J_UNTITLED

It would seem to me then that there hopefully are better sets out there.

The HL-T5687S is ~$1600 while LCD and Plasmas that size are easily $2500+. Of course there are better sets than this. You just have to pay more for them.

J_UNTITLED · 01-09-2008, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by dakota81

Of course there are better sets than this. You just have to pay more for them.

Such as?

welwynnick · 01-09-2008, 09:08 AM

I haven't seen any of the HLT sets, but hear they have the best colours of any display so far.

Other recent DLP and SXRD TVs appear to have better blacks though. I believe that for some strange reason, the LED TVs don't have a dynamic iris.

Nick

WickyWoo · 01-09-2008, 09:20 AM

I'm very pleased with mine

J_UNTITLED · 01-09-2008, 12:04 PM

So, no one else has had any real negative things to say about them or think they are some of the best one can currently get?

HeartOFHatred · 01-09-2008, 12:13 PM

I LOVE my Mitsu 57" 1080P DLP TV!!! the picture to me is GORGEOUS!!! and u cant even get near 57" in LCD or Plasma for under 2G's... my TV before tax was $1,799, If I had to say one bad thing about these TV's would only be the LAMP... while most warranties cover the parts and labor of replacing the bulb, it's still frustrating to have the downtime of them having to come out and do the repairs. other then that, I LOVE my DLP. PICTURE IS BEAUTIFUL!!!

J_UNTITLED · 01-09-2008, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by HeartOFHatred

I LOVE my Mitsu 57" 1080P DLP TV!!! the picture to me is GORGEOUS!!! and u cant even get near 57" in LCD or Plasma for under 2G's... my TV before tax was $17,999, If I had to say one bad thing about these TV's would only be the LAMP... while most warranties cover the parts and labor of replacing the bulb, it's still frustrating to have the downtime of them having to come out and do the repairs. other then that, I LOVE my DLP. PICTURE IS BEAUTIFUL!!!

Would you say the picture is better than that on an LCD or Plasma?

Tcan21 · 01-09-2008, 12:49 PM

I have a 65in Mitsubishi that I got from Costco for $1,799 and absolutely love it. So I dont think you can go wrong with a DLP if you choose to go that direction.

HeartOFHatred · 01-09-2008, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by J_UNTITLED

Would you say the picture is better than that on an LCD or Plasma?

I don't know if I could say BETTER... but l can say with confidence it is FOR SURE just as good as most LCD's I have seen. Like I said before... more screen for your buck. If you don't mind the slightly larger size.... then by all means get one!

HeartOFHatred · 01-09-2008, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Tcan21

I have a 65in Mitsubishi that I got from Costco for $1,799 and absolutely love it. So I dont think you can go wrong with a DLP if you choose to go that direction.

Is your Mitsu 1080P? If so you got 7 more inches of screen then me for the same price!!! AWESOME Deal!

J_UNTITLED · 01-09-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by HeartOFHatred

I don't know if I could say BETTER...

Well, I'm not sure I've ever heard many argue that LCD or Plasma can provide better images than a DLP.

The_Architect · 01-09-2008, 01:21 PM

I have the HL-T6187S from Samsung and it is amazing. The thing is so bright that we had to turn it down to the lowest brightness setting and it still hurt our eyes from how bright it was while watching movies in a dark room. The colors are awesome and I haven't noticed any fuzziness in the picture. I guess a lot of PQ for a TV is subjective, but the TV pic is so good, that my wife says it looks amazing and talks about it to visitors now and she isn't even into tech stuff. (Although she also touts Blu-Ray now thanks to much indoctrination from me and seeing the results on the screen)

I HIGHLY recommend the Samsung DLP sets. I had a Panny 42" Plasma in my bedroom (until the screen cracked recently) and besides the size/ability to wall mount, there was no comparison.

dperrone · 01-09-2008, 01:29 PM

I have a Samsung HL-T5089S in my family room and am very pleased with it. Colors and blacks look amazing IMO.

WickyWoo · 01-09-2008, 01:30 PM

I believe DLP is a more natural image than LCD or plasma provides, much less edgey. You also never have to change the lamp, and several companies offer cheap extended warranties that cover the lightengine because it's not "user replaceable"

SmilesLots · 01-09-2008, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Architect

I have the HL-T6187S from Samsung and it is amazing. The thing is so bright that we had to turn it down to the lowest brightness setting and it still hurt our eyes from how bright it was while watching movies in a dark room. The colors are awesome and I haven't noticed any fuzziness in the picture. I guess a lot of PQ for a TV is subjective, but the TV pic is so good, that my wife says it looks amazing and talks about it to visitors now and she isn't even into tech stuff. (Although she also touts Blu-Ray now thanks to much indoctrination from me and seeing the results on the screen)

I HIGHLY recommend the Samsung DLP sets. I had a Panny 42" Plasma in my bedroom (until the screen cracked recently) and besides the size/ability to wall mount, there was no comparison.

This is the one I got as well and I agree with everything - this set is amazing. I was considering the Sony XBR series, but opted for the dlp engine simply because it is supposed to last much longer than the lamps in lcd displays. I love mine. It is in a bright room so I have not needed to turn the brightness down or up so far.

Tcan21 · 01-09-2008, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by HeartOFHatred

Is your Mitsu 1080P? If so you got 7 more inches of screen then me for the same price!!! AWESOME Deal!

Yes it is the full 1080p...thing is, I live in a pretty small apartment, probably 700 sq ft or so, so Im not sure I really needed the 65in, probably could have gotten a 50 or 55inch one and been fine, but Im not complaining...

bigpapy · 01-09-2008, 01:52 PM

get the sony sxrd 120hz 1080p I got my 60 inch at frys for $1,599 very good deal awesome PQ u can't go wrong with this set

01-09-2008, 07:35 AM	#1
J_UNTITLED Power Member Member since:Jul 2006	DLP LED HDTVs How good (or not) are these when compared to other new or recent LCD or Plasma sets? If not these, what would you say is the all-around best DLP set on the market right now (sure, they aren't quite as anorexic-pretty as an LCD or Plasma, but they seem to offer the most consistent solid picture quality as far as I've been able to observe)? Last edited by J_UNTITLED; 01-09-2008 at 07:40 AM.

01-09-2008, 08:16 AM	#2
dakota81 Expert Member Member since:Apr 2007	I own the HL-T5687S. Colors are amazing, black levels are good, 24p support, 3D support hopefully the Mitsubishi 3D BD player will work with the set. Geometry is very good, maybe 1/8" bowing from corner to center. Good viewing angles. The bad side, it's not as focused / crisp as other sets, and has a heavier silk-screen effect, which are the trade-offs that give the set improved viewing angles over the previous year's model. Not sure about the reliability. I initially owned the HL-S5679W and it crapped out (as I've heard a lot of them have) and got an HL-T5687S as a replacement. Owned the new set for 2+ months. Last edited by dakota81; 01-09-2008 at 08:18 AM.

01-09-2008, 12:13 PM	#9
HeartOFHatred Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Ogden, UT Blu-ray collection:141	I LOVE my Mitsu 57" 1080P DLP TV!!! the picture to me is GORGEOUS!!! and u cant even get near 57" in LCD or Plasma for under 2G's... my TV before tax was $1,799, If I had to say one bad thing about these TV's would only be the LAMP... while most warranties cover the parts and labor of replacing the bulb, it's still frustrating to have the downtime of them having to come out and do the repairs. other then that, I LOVE my DLP. PICTURE IS BEAUTIFUL!!! Last edited by HeartOFHatred; 01-09-2008 at 12:49 PM.

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01-09-2008, 09:08 AM	#6
welwynnick Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007	I haven't seen any of the HLT sets, but hear they have the best colours of any display so far. Other recent DLP and SXRD TVs appear to have better blacks though. I believe that for some strange reason, the LED TVs don't have a dynamic iris. Nick

01-09-2008, 09:20 AM	#7
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	I'm very pleased with mine

01-09-2008, 12:04 PM	#8
J_UNTITLED Power Member Member since:Jul 2006	So, no one else has had any real negative things to say about them or think they are some of the best one can currently get?

01-09-2008, 12:49 PM	#11
Tcan21 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Carrollton, Texas Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:353	I have a 65in Mitsubishi that I got from Costco for $1,799 and absolutely love it. So I dont think you can go wrong with a DLP if you choose to go that direction.

01-09-2008, 01:21 PM	#15
The_Architect Junior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:San Diego, CA Blu-ray collection:2	I have the HL-T6187S from Samsung and it is amazing. The thing is so bright that we had to turn it down to the lowest brightness setting and it still hurt our eyes from how bright it was while watching movies in a dark room. The colors are awesome and I haven't noticed any fuzziness in the picture. I guess a lot of PQ for a TV is subjective, but the TV pic is so good, that my wife says it looks amazing and talks about it to visitors now and she isn't even into tech stuff. (Although she also touts Blu-Ray now thanks to much indoctrination from me and seeing the results on the screen) I HIGHLY recommend the Samsung DLP sets. I had a Panny 42" Plasma in my bedroom (until the screen cracked recently) and besides the size/ability to wall mount, there was no comparison.

01-09-2008, 01:29 PM	#16
dperrone Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Orlando, Florida Blu-ray collection:49	I have a Samsung HL-T5089S in my family room and am very pleased with it. Colors and blacks look amazing IMO.

01-09-2008, 01:30 PM	#17
WickyWoo Blu-ray Champion Member since:May 2007 Trading Score:2	I believe DLP is a more natural image than LCD or plasma provides, much less edgey. You also never have to change the lamp, and several companies offer cheap extended warranties that cover the lightengine because it's not "user replaceable"

01-09-2008, 01:52 PM	#20
bigpapy Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Houston,Tx Blu-ray collection:303 Trading Score:26	get the sony sxrd 120hz 1080p I got my 60 inch at frys for $1,599 very good deal awesome PQ u can't go wrong with this set

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