Panny 58PZ800U or 58PZ850U? - Blu-ray Forum

willyworld · 01-03-2009, 09:05 PM

I see the 850 doesn't have THX cert (even though Amazon chart says it does) but has many more possible calibrations. I am confused as to which would be the better (mostly will watch sports and movies). The $300 difference is not a big deal for me, just want the better viewing experience.

SoCalTiger · 01-03-2009, 10:08 PM

Looking at the panasonic website it looks like the biggest difference for the 850 is that you have better calibration settings made available to you. Presumably the 850 allows you to adjust RGB more directly whereas the 800 does not. Otherwise the technical specs (color bit depth, black level) look identical to me.

lghaze42 · 01-03-2009, 10:16 PM

With THX you should'nt need calibration.With that being said, I know that 99% of the diehards have to calibrate to Avia's or VE's standards.Since they are far more qualified than Lucasfilm I say you need the regular 58".

Hammie · 01-04-2009, 01:46 AM

Everyone who has had the 800u and had it calibrated said the colors, primarily red, was off. A calibration got it near spot on. I've also read the 850u gives a far better picture when calibrated correctly.

I'm waiting for my 850 to be delivered so I cannot comment any more than what I have read.

lghaze42 · 01-04-2009, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by louhamilton

Everyone who has had the 800u and had it calibrated said the colors, primarily red, was off. A calibration got it near spot on. I've also read the 850u gives a far better picture when calibrated correctly.

I'm waiting for my 850 to be delivered so I cannot comment any more than what I have read.

Is'nt the 800 considered to be a step up from the 850.I know that in the past the higher the model number the more features and sometimes performance was claimed.I can't believe that THX would justify more money for the 800.

DrinkMore · 01-04-2009, 11:34 AM

Get the 800U. You will never likely use the 850U settings.

willyworld · 01-04-2009, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lghaze42

Is'nt the 800 considered to be a step up from the 850.I know that in the past the higher the model number the more features and sometimes performance was claimed.I can't believe that THX would justify more money for the 800.

The 850 is $300 more on Amazon, has more features (except THX) than 800.
I am still confused as to which would be the better model to get, all things considered.

01-03-2009, 09:05 PM	#1
willyworld Junior Member Member since:Jan 2009	Panny 58PZ800U or 58PZ850U? I see the 850 doesn't have THX cert (even though Amazon chart says it does) but has many more possible calibrations. I am confused as to which would be the better (mostly will watch sports and movies). The $300 difference is not a big deal for me, just want the better viewing experience.

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01-03-2009, 10:08 PM	#2
SoCalTiger Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	Looking at the panasonic website it looks like the biggest difference for the 850 is that you have better calibration settings made available to you. Presumably the 850 allows you to adjust RGB more directly whereas the 800 does not. Otherwise the technical specs (color bit depth, black level) look identical to me.

01-03-2009, 10:16 PM	#3
lghaze42 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Princeton West Virginia Home Theater Gallery:23	With THX you should'nt need calibration.With that being said, I know that 99% of the diehards have to calibrate to Avia's or VE's standards.Since they are far more qualified than Lucasfilm I say you need the regular 58".

01-04-2009, 01:46 AM	#4
Hammie Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Washington, DC Metro Home Theater Gallery:53 Blu-ray collection:545 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:12	Everyone who has had the 800u and had it calibrated said the colors, primarily red, was off. A calibration got it near spot on. I've also read the 850u gives a far better picture when calibrated correctly. I'm waiting for my 850 to be delivered so I cannot comment any more than what I have read.

01-04-2009, 11:34 AM	#6
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	Get the 800U. You will never likely use the 850U settings.

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