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victimsofadown · 04-05-2009, 02:16 PM

but which would YOU get?

50" Panasonic G 10 (around $1650)

58" Panasonic 800U (around $2400)

To be honest I'm leaning toward the G10. I sit about 8 feet away from my television, and my current 32" seems fine, so I don't think I necessarily NEED the extra 8". Also, the 800U is just so gosh-darned expensive! BUT, it doesn't mean I don't WANT the extra 8".

Just wondering what you all thought.

Also, isn't the picture for the G10 supposed to be astronomically better than the 800U?

Beta Man · 04-05-2009, 02:23 PM

I would love to have either of them! $750 for 8" seems like a lot.... heck, you could buy a pretty nice 50" 720p plasma with the leftover $750 to put in another room

BACsader · 04-05-2009, 02:41 PM

With your viewing distance, 50" would definitely be plenty. In this case, I would go with what you think is the better looking picture.

Clark Kent · 04-05-2009, 02:51 PM

After a few months you will regret not getting the 58" display. It might depend on the size of the room it will be placed in. But it is a big price difference...

SleeperAgent · 04-05-2009, 02:54 PM

I'd go with the G10 (actually I did, ordered mine). I have a 50" DLP and I really don't think I could fit a bigger tv without it looking odd.

If it were a living room being father away bigger is better. But when you're that close the 8" is negligible.

Swingman24 · 04-05-2009, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by victimsofadown

but which would YOU get?

50" Panasonic G 10 (around $1650)

58" Panasonic 800U (around $2400)

To be honest I'm leaning toward the G10. I sit about 8 feet away from my television, and my current 32" seems fine, so I don't think I necessarily NEED the extra 8". Also, the 800U is just so gosh-darned expensive! BUT, it doesn't mean I don't WANT the extra 8".

Just wondering what you all thought.

Also, isn't the picture for the G10 supposed to be astronomically better than the 800U?

I agree if you are just 8 feet away or so a 58" might be overkill. Your eyes will be darted back and forth across the screen because it's so big. As where a 50' should be about right for the distance you sit. Less strain on your eyes.

Just a thought, if you are willing to pay $2,400 for a Panny 800U but would rather have a smaller screen size because of viewing distance, why not go with the Pioneer Kuro 5020?

It's 50" and Best Buy has it on sale now for $2,300.

seigneur_rayden · 04-05-2009, 03:09 PM

I'll go with the 58

. I guarantee U that U will not regret. Go in a store and look at a 50 and 58 side by side if possible. It will not be a overkill as mentioned above.

meloveHD · 04-05-2009, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by seigneur_rayden

I'll go with the 58

. I guarantee U that U will not regret. Go in a store and look at a 50 and 58 side by side if possible. It will not be a overkill as mentioned above.

i sit 8' away from my 50" and if i had a 58", it would be waaaayy to big. You will also lose clarity when sitting that close to that big of a tv.

Hammie · 04-05-2009, 06:32 PM

I am currently between 7.5 and 8 feet viewing distance with a 50". Within the next year, I will be wall mounting my TV in order to fit a new center speaker. This will push the distance to around 9ish feet. I wish I would have waited or just pulled the plug on the 58". Don't always think of the now. Look into the future, too.

cdot2four · 04-05-2009, 06:55 PM

my uncle has a 70 in tv every thing else is too small. Go bigger

battousai147 · 04-05-2009, 09:38 PM

As far as size goes, if your not planning any expasion of your living area 50" is more than enough. Now as far as the set's go the g10 scored better on black level performance than the 800u did acording to cnet. they just posted a review of the TC-PG10 series plasma check it out for yourself. I recently purchased a 50G10 and i realy love it, it's an amazing set with incredible blacks and stunning color. hope this could be of some help.

rlf3911 · 04-05-2009, 09:49 PM

I've regretted not getting the 60" almost everyday LOL...

lojack1976 · 04-05-2009, 10:20 PM

I sit about 9-10ft. away from my 50" and its great....BUT 58" would be even better! Still, I'm happy with my 50" so depending on your budget and whether or not you want the best deal you can get the G10 and the Kuro 5020 are both good choices. Another option is the Kuro 5010 which falls in between those two in price. Its just over $1800 shipped on Amazon right now.

quest88 · 04-05-2009, 11:02 PM

I find it funny that the newer members are saying that a 58" is over killl at that distance. I would trade my 50 for a 58" any day. Maybe you should wait for the 54" that is being released later this year.

jstutman · 04-05-2009, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quest88

I find it funny that the newer members are saying that a 58" is over killl at that distance. I would trade my 50 for a 58" any day. Maybe you should wait for the 54" that is being released later this year.

There saying it is overkill cause he is 8 feet from the damn tv

quest88 · 04-05-2009, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jstutman

There saying it is overkill cause he is 8 feet from the damn tv

http://myhometheater.homestead.com/v...alculator.html

I know we have a viewing calculator and or graph floating around this forum some where but this is the best I could find for now. At 8 ft 58" would be closer to fully view 1080i/P.

Sonny · 04-05-2009, 11:42 PM

Even if you get the 58", you will wish you had a 65" & so on... The 50" would be a nice display no matter if it's a Panny 800u ( that would save you some $$$) G10 or Pio 5020/Elite , which has the best picture for sure. I have owned lots of 8 series pannys & Pio 9G's, but have only had multiple hours spent with a G10 (calibrated) in a dark room at Magnolia. Either way you will enjoy what you get.

Happy Hunting!

JasonR · 04-06-2009, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jstutman

There saying it is overkill cause he is 8 feet from the damn tv

Which would be a great distance for a 58 inch TV.

Swingman24 · 04-06-2009, 12:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quest88

I find it funny that the newer members are saying that a 58" is over killl at that distance. I would trade my 50 for a 58" any day. Maybe you should wait for the 54" that is being released later this year.

So because I'm a newer member I don't have the common sense to realize that a 58" tv from 8 ft away might be a bit too much.

Now I understand that 58" tv would be better if you have the $$ but not if you are in a limited space. But it would be different if he thought he would be moving into a bigger space soon.

quest88 · 04-06-2009, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Swingman24

So because I'm a newer member I don't have the common sense to realize that a 58" tv from 8 ft away might be a bit too much.

Now I understand that 58" tv would be better if you have the $$ but not if you are in a limited space. But it would be different if he thought he would be moving into a bigger space soon.

If the O.P. has the means why not an 58" ?

How tight is the space, either way the O.P. is still 8ft away.

04-05-2009, 02:16 PM	#1
victimsofadown Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Space Blu-ray collection:194	I know everyone hates when these are posted... but which would YOU get? 50" Panasonic G 10 (around $1650) 58" Panasonic 800U (around $2400) To be honest I'm leaning toward the G10. I sit about 8 feet away from my television, and my current 32" seems fine, so I don't think I necessarily NEED the extra 8". Also, the 800U is just so gosh-darned expensive! BUT, it doesn't mean I don't WANT the extra 8". Just wondering what you all thought. Also, isn't the picture for the G10 supposed to be astronomically better than the 800U?

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04-05-2009, 02:23 PM	#2
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	I would love to have either of them! $750 for 8" seems like a lot.... heck, you could buy a pretty nice 50" 720p plasma with the leftover $750 to put in another room

04-05-2009, 02:41 PM	#3
BACsader Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Cooper City FL Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:1	With your viewing distance, 50" would definitely be plenty. In this case, I would go with what you think is the better looking picture.

04-05-2009, 02:51 PM	#4
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:183	After a few months you will regret not getting the 58" display. It might depend on the size of the room it will be placed in. But it is a big price difference...

04-05-2009, 02:54 PM	#5
SleeperAgent Banned Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Plateau of Leng 4K collection:19 Blu-ray collection:22 Trading Score:289	I'd go with the G10 (actually I did, ordered mine). I have a 50" DLP and I really don't think I could fit a bigger tv without it looking odd. If it were a living room being father away bigger is better. But when you're that close the 8" is negligible.

04-05-2009, 03:09 PM	#7
seigneur_rayden Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:1097 Blu-ray reviews: 12	I'll go with the 58 . I guarantee U that U will not regret. Go in a store and look at a 50 and 58 side by side if possible. It will not be a overkill as mentioned above.

04-05-2009, 06:32 PM	#9
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	I am currently between 7.5 and 8 feet viewing distance with a 50". Within the next year, I will be wall mounting my TV in order to fit a new center speaker. This will push the distance to around 9ish feet. I wish I would have waited or just pulled the plug on the 58". Don't always think of the now. Look into the future, too.

04-05-2009, 06:55 PM	#10
cdot2four Special Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Metro Detroit PSN:cdot2four Blu-ray collection:158 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	my uncle has a 70 in tv every thing else is too small. Go bigger

04-05-2009, 09:38 PM	#11
battousai147 Member Member since:Mar 2009 Home Theater Gallery:9	As far as size goes, if your not planning any expasion of your living area 50" is more than enough. Now as far as the set's go the g10 scored better on black level performance than the 800u did acording to cnet. they just posted a review of the TC-PG10 series plasma check it out for yourself. I recently purchased a 50G10 and i realy love it, it's an amazing set with incredible blacks and stunning color. hope this could be of some help.

04-05-2009, 09:49 PM	#12
rlf3911 Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Mansfield, TX Blu-ray collection:251 Trading Score:6	I've regretted not getting the 60" almost everyday LOL...

04-05-2009, 10:20 PM	#13
lojack1976 Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:7 Cities, VA Home Theater Gallery:62 Blu-ray collection:203	I sit about 9-10ft. away from my 50" and its great....BUT 58" would be even better! Still, I'm happy with my 50" so depending on your budget and whether or not you want the best deal you can get the G10 and the Kuro 5020 are both good choices. Another option is the Kuro 5010 which falls in between those two in price. Its just over $1800 shipped on Amazon right now.

04-05-2009, 11:02 PM	#14
quest88 Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:San Diego CA Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:537	I find it funny that the newer members are saying that a 58" is over killl at that distance. I would trade my 50 for a 58" any day. Maybe you should wait for the 54" that is being released later this year.

04-05-2009, 11:42 PM	#17
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	Even if you get the 58", you will wish you had a 65" & so on... The 50" would be a nice display no matter if it's a Panny 800u ( that would save you some $$$) G10 or Pio 5020/Elite , which has the best picture for sure. I have owned lots of 8 series pannys & Pio 9G's, but have only had multiple hours spent with a G10 (calibrated) in a dark room at Magnolia. Either way you will enjoy what you get. Happy Hunting!

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