The next TOP brand of plasma? - Blu-ray Forum

Cisco in HD · 03-13-2009, 07:26 PM

I've learned a lot from these forums about HT, Audio, Blus, and not to mention displays. I'm not looking for a new display yet, but like all of us that day always comes. So that brings me to this thread.

Since Pioneer has bowed out of the plasma tv making business, which brand do you guys think will step up and be the next "Kuro" for plasma? Also, roughly how short/long of a timeframe could that be realized?

P. S. I realize there are still Pioneers available, but for the sake of argument let's say there aren't.

Leopold BUTTERS · 03-13-2009, 08:33 PM

my guess is people will say panasonic, then samsung, then LG,

joegs300 · 03-13-2009, 08:55 PM

Panasonic, but then again, I'm a fanboy.

mrstlouis7 · 03-13-2009, 10:17 PM

I personally woud like to know how the Samsung Series 8 will compare to the Panasonic Z1 series. Anybody have an opinion on this?

Plasmachick · 03-13-2009, 10:29 PM

Vizio.

Cisco in HD · 03-13-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by mrstlouis7

I personally woud like to know how the Samsung Series 8 will compare to the Panasonic Z1 series. Anybody have an opinion on this?

See, that's what I'm getting at...would a brand leap frog over another for the top spot for plasma.

BACsader · 03-13-2009, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plasmachick

Vizio.

Ummmm, definitely not. They no longer make plasma.

maygit · 03-13-2009, 11:08 PM

So far I've only seen the samsung series 4, LG xxPG30 and 60, and the panny X1 and S1.
From the 720p sets(factory defaults) I actually like the Samsung the best, followed by the LG and then the Panny last. The Panny does have the best anti-glare filter on the screen of the 3 but the colors were way off and I could easily notice a flicker problem when the screen was all green with the white text right before movie trailers. Overall I still believe the Panasonic will rate the highest once the sets are fully calibrated but for the 98% of people that don't have this done, I have a feeling they may look at the LG's or Sammy's because of the better default settings, swivel stands, and $100-200 price difference.

For the 1080p's, since I have yet to see the series 5 sammy(is it out?), I like the LG 60 the best. Straight out of the box the colors are much more realistic, like the 720's. I haven't checked to see if I could notice the green screen flicker on the S1 yet but I have a feeling it's present.

Plasmachick · 03-13-2009, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BACsader

Ummmm, definitely not. They no longer make plasma.

I know I was just kidding.

But I do think Panasonic is right there on the verge of making the top one.

brett_day · 03-14-2009, 12:16 AM

have to say panasonic.

The viera line is awesome. not saying that just because i have one but all of their plasma's are stunning that were only bested by the kuro.

The fact that before pioneer decided to stop making their plasmas, panasonic was going to supply their panels, well that says a lot

Sonny · 03-14-2009, 12:22 AM

^^^ yeah it says they were broke! No but really pio wasn't going to take more than one step "to the side" I'll say for the sake of arrgument. Panasonic for sure, "bet"! I hope sammy steps it up also & LG too. I don't want to be stuck without being able to have a great display...

jcs913 · 03-14-2009, 12:30 AM

The King of Plasma is still Runco.

masc360 · 03-14-2009, 12:48 AM

I would have to say panasonic, I do also remember reading somewhere that some of pioneers plasma workers were going to panasonic since pioneer is shutting down their plasma division.

4TA23 · 03-14-2009, 04:32 PM

The Panny Z series is suppossed to be a Pio SPec screen made by Panny so I am betting it will be pretty good if the wireless HD does a good job but I bet the V series next level down is what I would put my money on.

My_Two_Cents · 03-14-2009, 04:49 PM

Definitely Panasonic. Their 2009 V/Z series look to be pretty impressive. Maybe not on par with a Kuro, but getting REAL close. I intend to upgrade to a 1080p 58" set later this year, assuming the price is right!

Sonny · 03-14-2009, 04:58 PM

I guess it's none of the big 3 that are left, not this year anyway...

mrstlouis7 · 03-14-2009, 08:32 PM

I wouldnt be suprised if the Samsungs Series 8 is right there next to the Z1 when its all said and done.

zedd_117 · 03-14-2009, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrstlouis7

I wouldnt be suprised if the Samsungs Series 8 is right there next to the Z1 when its all said and done.

This is what I was thinking too. Apparently most of Pioneer's plasma dept. moved on to Samsung, so it would only make sense.

jethroblu · 03-14-2009, 08:50 PM

pioneer all the way mate

4TA23 · 03-15-2009, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by zedd_117

This is what I was thinking too. Apparently most of Pioneer's plasma dept. moved on to Samsung, so it would only make sense.

I heard a large section actually went to Panny...

03-13-2009, 07:26 PM	#1
Cisco in HD Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:West Palm Beach, FL Trading Score:3	The next TOP brand of plasma? I've learned a lot from these forums about HT, Audio, Blus, and not to mention displays. I'm not looking for a new display yet, but like all of us that day always comes. So that brings me to this thread. Since Pioneer has bowed out of the plasma tv making business, which brand do you guys think will step up and be the next "Kuro" for plasma? Also, roughly how short/long of a timeframe could that be realized? P. S. I realize there are still Pioneers available, but for the sake of argument let's say there aren't.

03-13-2009, 11:08 PM	#8
maygit Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:76	So far I've only seen the samsung series 4, LG xxPG30 and 60, and the panny X1 and S1. From the 720p sets(factory defaults) I actually like the Samsung the best, followed by the LG and then the Panny last. The Panny does have the best anti-glare filter on the screen of the 3 but the colors were way off and I could easily notice a flicker problem when the screen was all green with the white text right before movie trailers. Overall I still believe the Panasonic will rate the highest once the sets are fully calibrated but for the 98% of people that don't have this done, I have a feeling they may look at the LG's or Sammy's because of the better default settings, swivel stands, and $100-200 price difference. For the 1080p's, since I have yet to see the series 5 sammy(is it out?), I like the LG 60 the best. Straight out of the box the colors are much more realistic, like the 720's. I haven't checked to see if I could notice the green screen flicker on the S1 yet but I have a feeling it's present. Last edited by maygit; 03-13-2009 at 11:12 PM.

03-14-2009, 12:22 AM	#11
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	^^^ yeah it says they were broke! No but really pio wasn't going to take more than one step "to the side" I'll say for the sake of arrgument. Panasonic for sure, "bet"! I hope sammy steps it up also & LG too. I don't want to be stuck without being able to have a great display... Last edited by Sonny; 03-14-2009 at 12:27 AM.

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03-13-2009, 08:33 PM	#2
Leopold BUTTERS Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jun 2007 Location:AB,Canada Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:1	my guess is people will say panasonic, then samsung, then LG,

03-13-2009, 08:55 PM	#3
joegs300 Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:West Los Angeles, CA Home Theater Gallery:19 Trading Score:45	Panasonic, but then again, I'm a fanboy.

03-13-2009, 10:17 PM	#4
mrstlouis7 Member Member since:Jan 2008	I personally woud like to know how the Samsung Series 8 will compare to the Panasonic Z1 series. Anybody have an opinion on this?

03-13-2009, 10:29 PM	#5
Plasmachick Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Sunny Southern California	Vizio.

03-14-2009, 12:16 AM	#10
brett_day Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Moore, Oklahoma Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	have to say panasonic. The viera line is awesome. not saying that just because i have one but all of their plasma's are stunning that were only bested by the kuro. The fact that before pioneer decided to stop making their plasmas, panasonic was going to supply their panels, well that says a lot

03-14-2009, 12:30 AM	#12
jcs913 Blu-ray Champion Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:576	The King of Plasma is still Runco.

03-14-2009, 12:48 AM	#13
masc360 Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 4K collection:101 Blu-ray collection:147 Blu-ray reviews:14	I would have to say panasonic, I do also remember reading somewhere that some of pioneers plasma workers were going to panasonic since pioneer is shutting down their plasma division.

03-14-2009, 04:32 PM	#14
4TA23 Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:55	The Panny Z series is suppossed to be a Pio SPec screen made by Panny so I am betting it will be pretty good if the wireless HD does a good job but I bet the V series next level down is what I would put my money on.

03-14-2009, 04:49 PM	#15
My_Two_Cents Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Wherever I may roam.... Home Theater Gallery:40 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:19 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:4	Definitely Panasonic. Their 2009 V/Z series look to be pretty impressive. Maybe not on par with a Kuro, but getting REAL close. I intend to upgrade to a 1080p 58" set later this year, assuming the price is right!

03-14-2009, 04:58 PM	#16
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	I guess it's none of the big 3 that are left, not this year anyway...

03-14-2009, 08:32 PM	#17
mrstlouis7 Member Member since:Jan 2008	I wouldnt be suprised if the Samsungs Series 8 is right there next to the Z1 when its all said and done.

03-14-2009, 08:50 PM	#19
jethroblu Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2008 Location:england Home Theater Gallery:44 Blu-ray collection:105	pioneer all the way mate

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