What 42' TV do you recommend - Blu-ray Forum

Beefbowl · 12-23-2007, 03:13 AM

Looking to buy a hi-def tv 42'. Anybody have any recommendations?

Footloose301 · 12-23-2007, 03:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beefbowl

Looking to buy a hi-def tv 42'. Anybody have any recommendations?

42 foot is rather large. May I recommend a 42" (inch)?

I'd go with a 40" XB4 or 46" XBR4.

Petra_Kalbrain · 12-23-2007, 03:26 AM

Even the 42" or 46" Sony Bravia W3000 would be a nice TV if the XBR4 series is out of your price range.

Beefbowl · 12-23-2007, 04:02 AM

My orginal tv that I wanted was a 58" tv but I'm going to be stuck in the dorm for 2 years and I don't think I can fit a tv that big in the dorms.

DeeChizzle · 12-23-2007, 04:05 AM

Do you have a price range?

Beefbowl · 12-23-2007, 04:11 AM

Nope, no price range. the sky is the limit..well almost..lol. Just looking for the best tv to get. I don't think I'll be able to fit anything bigger than a 42" tv in the dorms though.

uriel · 12-23-2007, 04:28 AM

I bought a 40 inch Samsung model LNT4081F and had it calibrated and it is the most beautiful (of course without comparing it to the Pioneer Elite Kuro Plasma) picture that I have ever seen on a TV. They are about $2900, or maybe a little less now. At the moment they are the top of the line LCD. If you ever plan on moving your TV, i.e. uh, you will be moving, I don`t suggest an expensive plasma tv. Even professional movers are afraid of moving them for fear of damage, which will more than likely happen. The LCD tv`s are more robust, supposedly.

bigAl924 · 12-23-2007, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beefbowl

Looking to buy a hi-def tv 42'. Anybody have any recommendations?

I would go with the panasonic TH42PZ700u series its only about $1500 and has a great picture.

Slicker1 · 12-23-2007, 04:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigAl924

I would go with the panasonic TH42PZ700u series its only about $1500 and has a great picture.

Ditto!

uriel · 12-23-2007, 04:50 AM

If money is no object, why would he go with a cheap tv that is lacking in, I don`t know, picture quality? I didn`t see any panasonics in that price range with `great` pictures...

benzboi3 · 12-23-2007, 04:55 AM

i love the picture on my sharp

AranhaHunter · 12-23-2007, 05:27 AM

If money wasn't an issue to me, I'd get Sony XBR

JJ · 12-23-2007, 06:24 AM

I recommend my Philips 42. Excellent TV for the price - if money is an object - 42PFL7432D - give it a look see. $1300 at the right place, maybe less.

Slicker1 · 12-23-2007, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uriel

I didn`t see any panasonics

Nuff said

gvortex7 · 12-23-2007, 01:10 PM

Get this: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1169512521206

Pictor · 12-23-2007, 01:16 PM

I see a lot of people recommending Sony's but every time I walk into the local Sony Style store I can't help but be appalled by the image. I don't know if it's the source material but it's just horrible for a "high-end" TV. Sony used to make TV and when they did they were CRTs. These were nice but I have yet to see a nice Sony LCD. I would love to buy one but these days I would look elsewhere, regardless of budget.

Arecsa · 12-23-2007, 01:37 PM

If money isn't an issue then I'd recommend the PDP-4280 Pioneer plasma.

kx11 · 12-23-2007, 01:44 PM

LG , good picture compared to the tv's prices

JJ · 12-23-2007, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gvortex7

Get this: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1169512521206

PS - G, I picked that up this XMas!

nenmu · 12-23-2007, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pictor

I see a lot of people recommending Sony's but every time I walk into the local Sony Style store I can't help but be appalled by the image. I don't know if it's the source material but it's just horrible for a "high-end" TV. Sony used to make TV and when they did they were CRTs. These were nice but I have yet to see a nice Sony LCD. I would love to buy one but these days I would look elsewhere, regardless of budget.

More than likely it was the source. Store displays do not always do justice.
Even the people who do not own a sony set can respect the quality and admit the fact they can produce a high end tv.

12-23-2007, 03:13 AM	#1
Beefbowl Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Guam Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:749 Trading Score:20	What 42' TV do you recommend Looking to buy a hi-def tv 42'. Anybody have any recommendations?

12-23-2007, 04:28 AM	#7
uriel Member Member since:Dec 2007	Samsung I bought a 40 inch Samsung model LNT4081F and had it calibrated and it is the most beautiful (of course without comparing it to the Pioneer Elite Kuro Plasma) picture that I have ever seen on a TV. They are about $2900, or maybe a little less now. At the moment they are the top of the line LCD. If you ever plan on moving your TV, i.e. uh, you will be moving, I don`t suggest an expensive plasma tv. Even professional movers are afraid of moving them for fear of damage, which will more than likely happen. The LCD tv`s are more robust, supposedly.

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
Best TV 42' and up ?	Display Theory and Discussion	sd_semro	18	11-17-2009 05:52 PM
Looking for a 40'' or 42'' LCD TV	LCD TVs	M	2	10-03-2009 08:00 PM
Phillips 42' HDTV Any Good	LCD TVs	PaulDHolloway	10	01-26-2009 07:54 PM
Buying a 40-42'' LCD Help!	Home Theater General Discussion	krnkawoo	1	08-24-2008 06:16 AM

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

12-23-2007, 03:26 AM	#3
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	Even the 42" or 46" Sony Bravia W3000 would be a nice TV if the XBR4 series is out of your price range.

12-23-2007, 04:02 AM	#4
Beefbowl Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Guam Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:749 Trading Score:20	My orginal tv that I wanted was a 58" tv but I'm going to be stuck in the dorm for 2 years and I don't think I can fit a tv that big in the dorms.

12-23-2007, 04:05 AM	#5
DeeChizzle Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:The Last Frontier Blu-ray collection:188 Blu-ray reviews:74 Trading Score:47	Do you have a price range?

12-23-2007, 04:11 AM	#6
Beefbowl Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Guam Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:749 Trading Score:20	Nope, no price range. the sky is the limit..well almost..lol. Just looking for the best tv to get. I don't think I'll be able to fit anything bigger than a 42" tv in the dorms though.

12-23-2007, 04:50 AM	#10
uriel Member Member since:Dec 2007	If money is no object, why would he go with a cheap tv that is lacking in, I don`t know, picture quality? I didn`t see any panasonics in that price range with `great` pictures...

12-23-2007, 04:55 AM	#11
benzboi3 Member Member since:Dec 2007 Trading Score:2	i love the picture on my sharp

12-23-2007, 05:27 AM	#12
AranhaHunter Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Trading Score:1	If money wasn't an issue to me, I'd get Sony XBR

12-23-2007, 06:24 AM	#13
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	I recommend my Philips 42. Excellent TV for the price - if money is an object - 42PFL7432D - give it a look see. $1300 at the right place, maybe less.

12-23-2007, 01:10 PM	#15
gvortex7 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Fort Lauderdale, FL Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:105	Get this: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1169512521206

12-23-2007, 01:16 PM	#16
Pictor Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Northern VA	I see a lot of people recommending Sony's but every time I walk into the local Sony Style store I can't help but be appalled by the image. I don't know if it's the source material but it's just horrible for a "high-end" TV. Sony used to make TV and when they did they were CRTs. These were nice but I have yet to see a nice Sony LCD. I would love to buy one but these days I would look elsewhere, regardless of budget.

12-23-2007, 01:37 PM	#17
Arecsa Active Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:74	If money isn't an issue then I'd recommend the PDP-4280 Pioneer plasma.

12-23-2007, 01:44 PM	#18
kx11 Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:28	LG , good picture compared to the tv's prices

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals