What is the absolute best display for movie watching? - Blu-ray Forum

stobbart · 06-15-2009, 06:35 PM

I am looking for the best there is for watching blu-ray and DVD movies. Im not going to be watching sports or tv or anything like that. So 120 or 240hrz dont matter to me unless that is what will make this the best set to have, and from what I have read they are not for me. And I want the best there is. Is it a kuro? A CRT HD? Or something else completly? I would get a CRT front projector but I dont have the room for something like that. So please let me know what is out there. Thank you.

Pondosinatra · 06-15-2009, 06:39 PM

I'd say the absolute best quality is Sony's XBR 34" widescreen Hi-Def tube TV's (which I am a proud owner of) - the drawback, you're limited to 34", only one HDMI port, and they weigh 300lbs.

The general consensus is plasma is better than LCD quality wise (and cue the dissenters), and of plasmas, the general consensus is that that the Kuro's offer the best quality (of which I'm also a proud owner of).

My 2 cents!

Fors* · 06-15-2009, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by stobbart

I am looking for the best there is for watching blu-ray and DVD movies. Im not going to be watching sports or tv or anything like that. So 120 or 240hrz dont matter to me unless that is what will make this the best set to have, and from what I have read they are not for me. And I want the best there is. Is it a kuro? A CRT HD? Or something else completly? I would get a CRT front projector but I dont have the room for something like that. So please let me know what is out there. Thank you.

If all you really care about is picture quality only.......it's a Kuro. And I'm an LCD owner......blacks are real black and the response times are incredible.

vega2K · 06-15-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by stobbart

I am looking for the best there is for watching blu-ray and DVD movies. Im not going to be watching sports or tv or anything like that. So 120 or 240hrz dont matter to me unless that is what will make this the best set to have, and from what I have read they are not for me. And I want the best there is. Is it a kuro? A CRT HD? Or something else completly? I would get a CRT front projector but I dont have the room for something like that. So please let me know what is out there. Thank you.

I remember asking this very same question about a year ago. My reseacrh led me to purchase a Kuro Elite Plasma (mine is 60"). I came to the conclusion after comparing all sorts of other flatscreens LCDs and Plasmas. They are expensive, relatively speaking, although recently the prices are much better. A year later, I am still convinced that it is the best.

In addition, if you want to get the best experience, like I did, I ended up also purchasing a DLP projector and setting-up a dual display set-up. I now enjoy the "theater-like" experience with the projector as well as the crystal clear, blackness of the Kuro. This is my feedback. Good luck

cembros · 06-15-2009, 06:47 PM

get yourself a kuro, an elite to be specific

mugupo · 06-15-2009, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by stobbart

I am looking for the best there is for watching blu-ray and DVD movies. Im not going to be watching sports or tv or anything like that. So 120 or 240hrz dont matter to me unless that is what will make this the best set to have, and from what I have read they are not for me. And I want the best there is. Is it a kuro? A CRT HD? Or something else completly? I would get a CRT front projector but I dont have the room for something like that. So please let me know what is out there. Thank you.

Get the Panasonic v10, it has 96hz and is a plasma, no lag and gave you best use of 24p cinema. Yes kudo is nice but can you afford it?

NuSoardGraphite · 06-16-2009, 03:34 AM

"The Best" would most certainly be an HD CRT. The hardest of the hardcore enthusiast rock those bad boys. Then there's the projector crowd, but I'm not sure of the quality compared to quality Plasma and CRT.
Next up would be Plasma, which would mean a Kuro.
After that, the top LCD's from Samsung, Sony and Toshiba. (maybe the most expensive Sharp and LG's)
A lot of people swear by DLP, but its pretty much a dead technology at this point (same with HD CRT. Just too damned heavy)

stobbart · 06-16-2009, 05:24 AM

Are you able to tell me what the biggest and best CRT would be so I can compare with the kuro ?

repete66211 · 06-16-2009, 02:18 PM

All the professional reviews indicate the Pioneer PRO-111FD is the best TV made. However, Pioneer is quitting the plasma business, so supplies may be limited. Panasonic just released their V10 which, if you believe the professionals, is a pretty great TV too. But if you're watching TV in a bright room you may want to consider the Sony and Samsung LCDs.

William H Pratt · 06-16-2009, 02:40 PM

IMHO the Pioneer Elite 111FD.

Pondosinatra · 06-16-2009, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by stobbart

Are you able to tell me what the biggest and best CRT would be so I can compare with the kuro ?

I can't speak for other manufacturers, but Sony's biggest widescreen HDTV (tube) was their 34" Wega/XBR - good luck finding one, I got the last one in Western Canada (according to the Sony Store).

Here's a link to the specs: http://edmullen.net/manuals/Sony_KD34XBR960_PDF.pdf

They also had a 40" HDTV (tube) but it wasn't widescreen.

scweb13 · 06-16-2009, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by repete66211

All the professional reviews indicate the Pioneer PRO-111FD is the best TV made. However, Pioneer is quitting the plasma business, so supplies may be limited.

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Originally Posted by William H Pratt

IMHO the Pioneer Elite 111FD.

Actually, the 101 (signature elite monitor) is ranked higher in terms of PQ.

Bluubyu · 06-17-2009, 12:17 AM

Samsung LN55A950 IMO the best there is, my buddy has a Pio Elite and we both agree that the A950 is the better set. Of course these are our OPINIONS.

wafi · 06-17-2009, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluubyu

Samsung LN55A950 IMO the best there is, my buddy has a Pio Elite and we both agree that the A950 is the better set. Of course these our OPINIONS.

Will your bud sell me his Pio?

Bluubyu · 06-17-2009, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by wafi

Will your bud sell me his Pio?

He probably would, he's feeling pretty spoiled now.

06-15-2009, 06:35 PM	#1
stobbart Power Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 4K collection:142 Blu-ray collection:1195 Trading Score:6	What is the absolute best display for movie watching? I am looking for the best there is for watching blu-ray and DVD movies. Im not going to be watching sports or tv or anything like that. So 120 or 240hrz dont matter to me unless that is what will make this the best set to have, and from what I have read they are not for me. And I want the best there is. Is it a kuro? A CRT HD? Or something else completly? I would get a CRT front projector but I dont have the room for something like that. So please let me know what is out there. Thank you.

06-17-2009, 12:17 AM	#13
Bluubyu Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Scottsdale, Arizona Home Theater Gallery:3 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:208	Samsung LN55A950 IMO the best there is, my buddy has a Pio Elite and we both agree that the A950 is the better set. Of course these are our OPINIONS. Last edited by Bluubyu; 06-17-2009 at 04:19 AM.

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06-15-2009, 06:39 PM	#2
Pondosinatra Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Calgary, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:45 Trading Score:2	I'd say the absolute best quality is Sony's XBR 34" widescreen Hi-Def tube TV's (which I am a proud owner of) - the drawback, you're limited to 34", only one HDMI port, and they weigh 300lbs. The general consensus is plasma is better than LCD quality wise (and cue the dissenters), and of plasmas, the general consensus is that that the Kuro's offer the best quality (of which I'm also a proud owner of). My 2 cents!

06-15-2009, 06:47 PM	#5
cembros Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:456 Trading Score:4	get yourself a kuro, an elite to be specific

06-16-2009, 03:34 AM	#7
NuSoardGraphite Active Member Member since:Nov 2006	"The Best" would most certainly be an HD CRT. The hardest of the hardcore enthusiast rock those bad boys. Then there's the projector crowd, but I'm not sure of the quality compared to quality Plasma and CRT. Next up would be Plasma, which would mean a Kuro. After that, the top LCD's from Samsung, Sony and Toshiba. (maybe the most expensive Sharp and LG's) A lot of people swear by DLP, but its pretty much a dead technology at this point (same with HD CRT. Just too damned heavy)

06-16-2009, 05:24 AM	#8
stobbart Power Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 4K collection:142 Blu-ray collection:1195 Trading Score:6	Are you able to tell me what the biggest and best CRT would be so I can compare with the kuro ?

06-16-2009, 02:18 PM	#9
repete66211 Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Kansas City area Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:196 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	All the professional reviews indicate the Pioneer PRO-111FD is the best TV made. However, Pioneer is quitting the plasma business, so supplies may be limited. Panasonic just released their V10 which, if you believe the professionals, is a pretty great TV too. But if you're watching TV in a bright room you may want to consider the Sony and Samsung LCDs.

06-16-2009, 02:40 PM	#10
William H Pratt Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Toledo, OH	IMHO the Pioneer Elite 111FD.

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