Getting New TV! - Blu-ray Forum

jcook71506 · 05-23-2008, 10:11 PM

Just bought a new house and would like your opinions on which tv to get for the guest bedroom.

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Toshi...oductDetail.do

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sony-...oductDetail.do

I PERSONALLY WOULD LOVE TO GET REGZA, BUT THE BRAVIA WOULDN'T BE SO BAD EITHER AND I COULD GET A MATCHING BLU-RAY PLAYER. EITHER ONE OF THOSE OR A SAMSUNG DLP, WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS?

Flux88MPH · 05-23-2008, 10:17 PM

Why not a Samsung LCD?

vektar · 05-23-2008, 10:19 PM

Sony is awesome and all but you get more with the toshiba but if it was gonna be for your main viewing needs then i would say the sony for sure.

PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD · 05-24-2008, 12:44 AM

non of above

JasonR · 05-24-2008, 12:48 AM

I like Sony, but go have an in store look.

DetroitSportsFan · 05-24-2008, 01:54 AM

None of the above. Pioneer or Panasonic Plasma.

If you must go LCD, go with Sony or Samsung.

Jordan · 05-24-2008, 07:08 AM

I have the Toshiba and love it. Haven't calibrated it properly yet but the picture is still great. I would however like a bigger screen, but budget didn't allow for that.

WriteSimply · 05-24-2008, 09:43 AM

I'm boycotting Toshiba products for at least 2 years. That leaves Samsung and Sony. Since Samsung is a DLP, then well... But that's just me.

fuad

twoboyz · 05-24-2008, 12:24 PM

Go look at Samsung for LCD there new models are really nice. I am even thinking about the new 52" 650 or 750 series to replace my 50" 1080p plasma which is a Samsung and move it to the bedroom.

Equip:
Denon avr4308ci
Elite BDP-95FD
Samsung 5084 1080p
Def Tech BP 7002's, CLR 2500, UIW BPZ/A (2), UIW 84/A (2)
Denon DVD3930ci

tron3 · 05-24-2008, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flux88MPH

Why not a Samsung LCD?

Work friend got a Samsung over a Sony. He said for the price there was almost no difference in the picture and the better deal. Got a Samsung for my parents a couple of weeks ago.

I had no idea they made such nice HDTV's.

X400 · 05-24-2008, 02:47 PM

samsung for the price and quality.. its great

Chevypower · 05-24-2008, 02:49 PM

Go the Sony KDL-37XBR6

BigFoot · 05-24-2008, 03:04 PM

Bravia all the way.

crxvtec · 05-24-2008, 03:16 PM

i use to be against any LCD or DLP TV. This past christmas I was on a budget and looked at LCD TV's. They have come a long way over the years. Before that I had a Poloroid Plasma TV that I got at CC for 1499 about 3 years ago. It had no HDMI but it did have a DVI input. ALOT of people said in reveiews that the TV was crap. It still works and is very nice. ANYWAY, We bought a 1080p 46" LCD tv the day before christmas. Took it home( in the back of a honda civic) and plugged in the PS3. It looked great but not perfect. We loaded it back up in the civic and went back to frys to return. TThis was the day after christmas. They had a 46 samsund LCD with 120hz for only 1799. It was like 3k 2 days earlier. Took it home and have been VERY happy ever since.

It is the 4669f or somethinf like that. Point is, Samsung is great at their LCD technology and the only reason we did not get a Sony is because of the price. At that time the 1080p plasmas were a little too high but that will probably be our next purchase.

PNF · 05-25-2008, 02:15 AM

why a tv in GUEST bedroom??? :P

Anyhow

Bravia. Never a korean brand for me..

mdabb · 05-25-2008, 02:45 AM

I have a 32' REGZA in my bedroom. I really like this TV. 1st time buying a Toshiba product and was reluctunt but was glad with the results in the end. The cost + PQ was the main factor. Never had a SONY TV so I can't comment on that. Check them both out before you buy. Never hurts either.........."well kept guests"

Devildog151 · 05-26-2008, 06:17 AM

Panasonic plasma. If money is not an issue and you want the best then get a Pioneer Elite.

secret · 05-26-2008, 06:55 AM

Buy the THX certified televisions.

Blu As Hell · 05-26-2008, 07:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jcook71506

Just bought a new house and would like your opinions on which tv to get for the guest bedroom.

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Toshi...oductDetail.do

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sony-...oductDetail.do

I PERSONALLY WOULD LOVE TO GET REGZA, BUT THE BRAVIA WOULDN'T BE SO BAD EITHER AND I COULD GET A MATCHING BLU-RAY PLAYER. EITHER ONE OF THOSE OR A SAMSUNG DLP, WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS?

I own the Sony your looking at, it's a excellent tv. Now if you are buying this for your main viewing room, I would suggest one of the new 52" bravia's. I've seen them only on the Sony site, but they are available now.

DragonSarc · 05-26-2008, 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

None of the above. Pioneer or Panasonic Plasma.

If you must go LCD, go with Sony or Samsung.

+5

View Poll Results: WHICH TV?
TOSHIBA REGZA	3	7.32%
SONY BRAVIA	31	75.61%
SAMSUNG DLP	10	24.39%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 41. You may not vote on this poll

05-23-2008, 10:11 PM	#1
jcook71506 Member Member since:Jan 2008	Getting New TV! Just bought a new house and would like your opinions on which tv to get for the guest bedroom. http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Toshi...oductDetail.do http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sony-...oductDetail.do I PERSONALLY WOULD LOVE TO GET REGZA, BUT THE BRAVIA WOULDN'T BE SO BAD EITHER AND I COULD GET A MATCHING BLU-RAY PLAYER. EITHER ONE OF THOSE OR A SAMSUNG DLP, WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS?

05-24-2008, 03:16 PM	#14
crxvtec Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:PHX, AZ Blu-ray reviews:2	i use to be against any LCD or DLP TV. This past christmas I was on a budget and looked at LCD TV's. They have come a long way over the years. Before that I had a Poloroid Plasma TV that I got at CC for 1499 about 3 years ago. It had no HDMI but it did have a DVI input. ALOT of people said in reveiews that the TV was crap. It still works and is very nice. ANYWAY, We bought a 1080p 46" LCD tv the day before christmas. Took it home( in the back of a honda civic) and plugged in the PS3. It looked great but not perfect. We loaded it back up in the civic and went back to frys to return. TThis was the day after christmas. They had a 46 samsund LCD with 120hz for only 1799. It was like 3k 2 days earlier. Took it home and have been VERY happy ever since. It is the 4669f or somethinf like that. Point is, Samsung is great at their LCD technology and the only reason we did not get a Sony is because of the price. At that time the 1080p plasmas were a little too high but that will probably be our next purchase. Last edited by crxvtec; 05-24-2008 at 03:26 PM.

05-23-2008, 10:17 PM	#2
Flux88MPH Senior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Austin, TX Blu-ray collection:382	Why not a Samsung LCD?

05-23-2008, 10:19 PM	#3
vektar Senior Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:san jose ca 4K collection:162 Blu-ray collection:546 DVD collection:24 Blu-ray reviews:28	Sony is awesome and all but you get more with the toshiba but if it was gonna be for your main viewing needs then i would say the sony for sure.

05-24-2008, 12:44 AM	#4
PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA, USA	non of above

05-24-2008, 12:48 AM	#5
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	I like Sony, but go have an in store look.

05-24-2008, 01:54 AM	#6
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	None of the above. Pioneer or Panasonic Plasma. If you must go LCD, go with Sony or Samsung.

05-24-2008, 07:08 AM	#7
Jordan Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Minnesota	I have the Toshiba and love it. Haven't calibrated it properly yet but the picture is still great. I would however like a bigger screen, but budget didn't allow for that.

05-24-2008, 09:43 AM	#8
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	I'm boycotting Toshiba products for at least 2 years. That leaves Samsung and Sony. Since Samsung is a DLP, then well... But that's just me. fuad

05-24-2008, 12:24 PM	#9
twoboyz Member Member since:May 2008	Go look at Samsung for LCD there new models are really nice. I am even thinking about the new 52" 650 or 750 series to replace my 50" 1080p plasma which is a Samsung and move it to the bedroom. Equip: Denon avr4308ci Elite BDP-95FD Samsung 5084 1080p Def Tech BP 7002's, CLR 2500, UIW BPZ/A (2), UIW 84/A (2) Denon DVD3930ci

05-24-2008, 02:47 PM	#11
X400 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Kent Blu-ray collection:328 Blu-ray reviews:41 Trading Score:23	samsung for the price and quality.. its great

05-24-2008, 02:49 PM	#12
Chevypower Special Member Member since:Feb 2008	Go the Sony KDL-37XBR6

05-24-2008, 03:04 PM	#13
BigFoot Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Slovenia (EU) Home Theater Gallery:20 4K collection:77 Blu-ray collection:484 DVD collection:299	Bravia all the way.

05-25-2008, 02:15 AM	#15
PNF Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Philly Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:87 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:41	why a tv in GUEST bedroom??? :P Anyhow Bravia. Never a korean brand for me..

05-25-2008, 02:45 AM	#16
mdabb Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Trading Score:1	I have a 32' REGZA in my bedroom. I really like this TV. 1st time buying a Toshiba product and was reluctunt but was glad with the results in the end. The cost + PQ was the main factor. Never had a SONY TV so I can't comment on that. Check them both out before you buy. Never hurts either.........."well kept guests"

05-26-2008, 06:17 AM	#17
Devildog151 Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2008 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:181 Blu-ray collection:1391 Trading Score:25	Panasonic plasma. If money is not an issue and you want the best then get a Pioneer Elite.

05-26-2008, 06:55 AM	#18
secret Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Buy the THX certified televisions.

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