Panasonic 58" or Pioneer Elite 60"

[Blu Kreme]

Originally Posted by jpthomas27

It's easy to recommend the most expensive set on the market when it's not your money.

Brand versus Brand I would always recommend Ferrari, yet I drive a Chevy...go figure.

The question wasn't simply, "what is the best Plasma I can buy?". If he is considering not buying a Pioneer, he is clearly not independantly wealthy and has to make a good econimic choice.

Your comments are the ones that stand out. Honest opinion - what I like.

Not that I don't appreciate everyones comments, I do. However it seems like everyone is saying Pioneer period, the end.

I have read, compared and read some more until I am blue in the face. I know the Pioneer is the best. We all already know that.

The thing is - is the best really worth it considering the following -

Cost vs Size ratio
Cost vs Features
Cost vs Actual Image quality
Cost vs When you are going to replace it

I have Panasonic LCD and Plasmas. They look superb. I think the Pioneer thing is a trend - "fad" at this point. Yes, they might be the best, but do they really garner an extra grand or two or three? Not sure it does.


Panasonic - Model: TH-58PZ850U - $3,999.98

Pioneer - Model: PRO-141FD - $6,999.99

Panasonic - Model: TH-65PZ850U $6,999.98

It seems that when you hit the 60" and above mark - the price jumps a whopping $3,000.00 dollars. That's a big increase for only 2" extra from a 58". Or 7" to a 65". If the 65" drops substantially before Christmas, I MAY consider it. However, I don't think it will.

At this point - the Panasonic 58" is looking like the winner. Best price/feature ratio. I don't think I can justify spending another 3 grand on a TV that shows negligible improvement compared to it's competitors.

This is coming from someone that does A LOT of movie watching too. You also have to remember, how often does a person actually keep a TV these days? 2, 3, 5 years? before it's changed out/upgraded to something newer and better?

If prices fall in the next few months - my choice may change.