DLP vs. SXRD...Which Is Better? - Blu-ray Forum

Blackraven · 05-04-2007, 02:38 PM

Both of them are damn heavy and have really fat asses.

I wouldn't even consider any of those sets.

The only way that my mind may change is if Sony equips their SXRD tech with the Laser TV technology (uses laser beams).

Until they do that, I won't even consider buying these oversized mammoths.

At the moment, my money is on OLED TV and it looks like it will be

Blu-Ray Buckeye · 05-04-2007, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackraven

Both of them are damn heavy and have really fat asses.

I wouldn't even consider any of those sets.

The only way that my mind may change is if Sony equips their SXRD tech with the Laser TV technology (uses laser beams).

Until they do that, I won't even consider buying these oversized mammoths.

At the moment, my money is on OLED TV and it looks like it will be

What are you talking about? I have a flat Sony SXRD and it isn't heavy at all and the "ass" certainly isn't fat. Also looks better than anything else currently on the market.

Blu-Ray Buckeye · 05-04-2007, 02:44 PM

I have both DLP and SXRD sets at home. The Sony SXRD is far better although the Samsung DLP looks very good too.

john_1958 · 05-09-2007, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Ray Buckeye

I have both DLP and SXRD sets at home. The Sony SXRD is far better although the Samsung DLP looks very good too.

Samsung especially LED dlp is said to only last 20,000 hrs

so i would go with sxrd

Zvi · 05-09-2007, 07:56 PM

20000 is LED lamp lifetime and that's a lot better than 8000 hour lamps used in older DLPs from Sammy.

ZX-VETTE · 05-09-2007, 08:06 PM

I'm not going to get into much technical detail but rather give my subjective opinion. I had a 67" Samsung HL-R6768W DLP and currently have a 70" Sony KDS-R70SXRB2 LCos.

Without going into great detail because I just don't have it in me to write about this anymore after countless dealings, but my Samsung had two issues or more accurately defects that were across the board with that specific model and potentially others. One was eventually fixed with a redesigned lens cover and the second issue was never fixed and a Samsung regional rep stated it was a manufacturing defect.

Samsung's customer service was horrendous. Not that they were rude or anything like that, but they had no follow up whatsoever and there were serious flaws in their customer service process including with their outsourced service technicians.

After replacing numerous parts multiple times I received a new TV that had the same two issues. As mentioned, one issue was finally fixed. My problem is that this took Samsung one and a half years to accomplish. This is no joke. I documented everything... every call, every date, every service visit, everytime I left a message or e-mail that was not returned.

Finally, the store I bought the TV from allowed me to swap it out for anything I wanted and I got the Sony. Three months after I got the Sony, Samsung called to follow up on the DLP. lol

I was eventually contacted by a Samsung executive who said they were using my case to use for training and to improve their processes. I hope he really meant that.

Anway, I really like the Samsung outside of the two issues I had. The picture and color were excellent. I also liked the fact that it had a dedicated subwoofer jack in the back which I've never seen on another TV. This was great if I didn't want to utilize the A/V receiver. I know there are true 1080p now, but my TV was advertised as 1080p, but I came to find out that it only supported 1080i through the HDMI ports. The VGA was the only 1080p.

Overall I like the picture quality and color on the Sony slightly more than the Samsung although the Samsung was a bit more detailed with certain scenes when I compared the two with a Blu-Ray title. The Sony had better sound... a deeper fuller bass than the Samsung, although the Sony didn't have that dedicated subwoofer jack. The Sony (being a year later model) had the advantage of true 1080p and through all 3 HDMI ports. I haven't seen any other TV's with 3 although I'm not really looking anymore.

Lastly, the Sony has quite a few more ways to adjust the picture... almost too much for anything I would use. I recently schedule a calibration for the TV so I'll leave it to a professional. One final tidbit is that the Sony came with an extra lamp, not too shabby considering they're around $350.

In conclusion, aside from my horrendous experience with Samsung's customer service, I prefer the Sony. Aside from appearing to be a better made piece of electronics, I prefer the picture on the Sony slightly better than the Samsung and on its own, has better sound.

becomingwater · 05-10-2007, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-Ray Buckeye

What are you talking about? I have a flat Sony SXRD and it isn't heavy at all and the "ass" certainly isn't fat. Also looks better than anything else currently on the market.

Mine looks great too! It weighs 94 pounds.

nhaase · 05-04-2007, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Blackraven

Both of them are damn heavy and have really fat asses.

I wouldn't even consider any of those sets.

The only way that my mind may change is if Sony equips their SXRD tech with the Laser TV technology (uses laser beams).

Until they do that, I won't even consider buying these oversized mammoths.

At the moment, my money is on OLED TV and it looks like it will be

My TV is something like 75 lbs. My mom's DLP is about the same, and I carried the box myself. The only reason I couldn't carry mine myself was that the box for the 56" screen was too big for me to get my arms around.

Are you thinking of CRT projection TVs, because SXRDs and DLPs are not heavy at all.

You money might be on OLED TV, but that's gonna take a while. I like OLED, but Sony's 11" screen shows how far off the bigger ones are. It will be great, but it's gonna take some time.

Ascended_Saiyan · 05-05-2007, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by nhaase

My TV is something like 75 lbs. My mom's DLP is about the same, and I carried the box myself. The only reason I couldn't carry mine myself was that the box for the 56" screen was too big for me to get my arms around.

Are you thinking of CRT projection TVs, because SXRDs and DLPs are not heavy at all.

You money might be on OLED TV, but that's gonna take a while. I like OLED, but Sony's 11" screen shows how far off the bigger ones are. It will be great, but it's gonna take some time.

I totally agree. Plasmas and LCDs of equal screen size generally weigh more than their DLP (and sometimes LCoS) counterparts.

05-09-2007, 08:06 PM	#6
ZX-VETTE Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:New Jersey	Sammy & Sony I'm not going to get into much technical detail but rather give my subjective opinion. I had a 67" Samsung HL-R6768W DLP and currently have a 70" Sony KDS-R70SXRB2 LCos. Without going into great detail because I just don't have it in me to write about this anymore after countless dealings, but my Samsung had two issues or more accurately defects that were across the board with that specific model and potentially others. One was eventually fixed with a redesigned lens cover and the second issue was never fixed and a Samsung regional rep stated it was a manufacturing defect. Samsung's customer service was horrendous. Not that they were rude or anything like that, but they had no follow up whatsoever and there were serious flaws in their customer service process including with their outsourced service technicians. After replacing numerous parts multiple times I received a new TV that had the same two issues. As mentioned, one issue was finally fixed. My problem is that this took Samsung one and a half years to accomplish. This is no joke. I documented everything... every call, every date, every service visit, everytime I left a message or e-mail that was not returned. Finally, the store I bought the TV from allowed me to swap it out for anything I wanted and I got the Sony. Three months after I got the Sony, Samsung called to follow up on the DLP. lol I was eventually contacted by a Samsung executive who said they were using my case to use for training and to improve their processes. I hope he really meant that. Anway, I really like the Samsung outside of the two issues I had. The picture and color were excellent. I also liked the fact that it had a dedicated subwoofer jack in the back which I've never seen on another TV. This was great if I didn't want to utilize the A/V receiver. I know there are true 1080p now, but my TV was advertised as 1080p, but I came to find out that it only supported 1080i through the HDMI ports. The VGA was the only 1080p. Overall I like the picture quality and color on the Sony slightly more than the Samsung although the Samsung was a bit more detailed with certain scenes when I compared the two with a Blu-Ray title. The Sony had better sound... a deeper fuller bass than the Samsung, although the Sony didn't have that dedicated subwoofer jack. The Sony (being a year later model) had the advantage of true 1080p and through all 3 HDMI ports. I haven't seen any other TV's with 3 although I'm not really looking anymore. Lastly, the Sony has quite a few more ways to adjust the picture... almost too much for anything I would use. I recently schedule a calibration for the TV so I'll leave it to a professional. One final tidbit is that the Sony came with an extra lamp, not too shabby considering they're around $350. In conclusion, aside from my horrendous experience with Samsung's customer service, I prefer the Sony. Aside from appearing to be a better made piece of electronics, I prefer the picture on the Sony slightly better than the Samsung and on its own, has better sound.

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05-04-2007, 02:38 PM	#1
Blackraven Expert Member Member since:Jan 2005 Location:Makati, Philippines	Both of them are damn heavy and have really fat asses. I wouldn't even consider any of those sets. The only way that my mind may change is if Sony equips their SXRD tech with the Laser TV technology (uses laser beams). Until they do that, I won't even consider buying these oversized mammoths. At the moment, my money is on OLED TV and it looks like it will be

05-04-2007, 02:44 PM	#3
Blu-Ray Buckeye Power Member Member since:Dec 2006 Location:Virginia	I have both DLP and SXRD sets at home. The Sony SXRD is far better although the Samsung DLP looks very good too.

05-09-2007, 07:56 PM	#5
Zvi Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2006 Blu-ray collection:121	20000 is LED lamp lifetime and that's a lot better than 8000 hour lamps used in older DLPs from Sammy.

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