Looking for a plasma or a lcd.

[HDJK]

I don't know about the price, but this looks really interesting:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=8142

Otherwise the Sony LCDs always get great reviews. They go up to 70inch soon!

[lasse]

I have a 50" plasma screen and it looks great when playing DVD's, BD's and HD-DVD's. I however still have a collection of over 1000 Laserdiscs and they look horrible on the Plasma screen. Does anyone have similar experiences ? The LD's still look great on the normal CRT tv in the bedroom. I have seen some spectacular LCD tv's so I think I would go for LCD now....

[SomethingForKate]

Plasma screens are supposed to have a better contrast and deeper blacks. I have a decent Toshiba LCD but the blacks look really washed out.

My Tosh is a mid-range 37". The Sharp Aquos range which is currently in the marketplace is a pretty nice mid-range too with sizes up to 46".

But Sony wins hands down with their Bravia range. They do have a few different models in their range but Sony tend to be a fair bit more expensive than their competitors but tend to be worth it.

$4000 AUS should translate into a pretty nice set ~ £1700 GBP. For that you should be able to pick up a good 42" Sony but someone else will have to help you as to which range will better suit your needs.

SFK

[drummerboy]

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Plasma screens are supposed to have a better contrast and deeper blacks. I have a decent Toshiba LCD but the blacks look really washed out.

My Tosh is a mid-range 37". The Sharp Aquos range which is currently in the marketplace is a pretty nice mid-range too with sizes up to 46".

But Sony wins hands down with their Bravia range. They do have a few different models in their range but Sony tend to be a fair bit more expensive than their competitors but tend to be worth it.

$4000 AUS should translate into a pretty nice set ~ £1700 GBP. For that you should be able to pick up a good 42" Sony but someone else will have to help you as to which range will better suit your needs.

Yea, i sort of lean towards sony or Pioneer, but can be a little more expensive. Having said that though, i am still willing to go the little extra if i can nab an all round suited deal. A 42 inch would be big enough. I will also check out the sony range. Sony Bravia sounds interesting Tomorrow will be a big day for me, time to turn in, and thanks for the info. Regards Grassy

[drummerboy]

After a little research, i am leaning towards the Sony Bravia KDL40X2000. I have had a price of $3999.00, so not bad considering the retail price in Australia is $4599.00. I also noticed that this model won the Sound and Image Award for the best tv this year in its class. For $300 more i can upgrade the warranty to 5 years and still be under the retail price.Looks promising.

[DrinkMore]

May not matter to you, but Samsung Plasmas have rave reviews here in the US.

I agree. We picked one up (42") and the picture is just amazing. Especially compared to all the plasmas it was next too at the store. Clarity is unreal and the blacks are BLACK!

[drummerboy]

Originally Posted by DrinkMore

May not matter to you, but Samsung Plasmas have rave reviews here in the US.

I agree. We picked one up (42") and the picture is just amazing. Especially compared to all the plasmas it was next too at the store. Clarity is unreal and the blacks are BLACK!

I'll still check the samsungs out, and see what they have to offer. The models might be a little different over here, so who knows what could be available. It pays to look around, rarther than miss something and regret it later.Regards Grassy

[drummerboy]

Originally Posted by lasse

I have a 50" plasma screen and it looks great when playing DVD's, BD's and HD-DVD's. I however still have a collection of over 1000 Laserdiscs and they look horrible on the Plasma screen. Does anyone have similar experiences ? The LD's still look great on the normal CRT tv in the bedroom. I have seen some spectacular LCD tv's so I think I would go for LCD now....

I can apreciate the honest opinion, and the one thing i have learnt in Home Theatre is not only what we should be doing, but what we should stay clear off. Yea , i can relate to your opinion and will be choosing wisely

[drummerboy]

Originally Posted by HDJK

I don't know about the price, but this looks really interesting:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=8142

Otherwise the Sony LCDs always get great reviews. They go up to 70inch soon!

Wow, that link proved very interesting and i will be keeping that sharp 52inch model in mind.Next step is to hit there web site.Definately a candidate. Thanks for that. Regards Grassy.