LCD, LED, Plasma Or Projector?? - Blu-ray Forum

lDlisturb3d · 02-23-2010, 03:12 AM

Which on is your favorite and why do you prefer it??
Me im a plasma guy i think you get more color detail, your brights are brighter and darks are darker

Blu-ray Fanatic · 02-23-2010, 03:16 AM

I've seen just about everything except a 1080p projector. Anyone watched a blu-ray on a 1080p projector?

lDlisturb3d · 02-23-2010, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

I've seen just about everything except a 1080p projector. Anyone watched a blu-ray on a 1080p projector?

not yet but im curious on the pic quailty

phansson · 02-23-2010, 04:38 AM

While I have seen great pictures on Plasma, LCD and LED (plasma usually being the best). For impact and size, it is pretty hard to beat a properly setup projector. I guess it depends on size of the room, how far you would like to sit from the screen, 1.85 or 2.35. Those are all good places to start.

VeryNew · 02-23-2010, 05:35 AM

I voted plasma. I have both plasma and lcd tv. there's really little difference between the latest LCD and Plasmas. It all boils down to who can reproduce deep black and shadow detail, and we all know here that plasma is holding the upper hand. Also, i voted plasma because it suits my needs. i'm a fussy movie watcher, i turn all the lights out when watching, i like inviting freinds a family over and some of them will be sitting off axis to the screen.

thePope666 · 02-23-2010, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by VeryNew

I voted plasma. I have both plasma and lcd tv. there's really little difference between the latest LCD and Plasmas. It all boils down to who can reproduce deep black and shadow detail, and we all know here that plasma is holding the upper hand. Also, i voted plasma because it suits my needs. i'm a fussy movie watcher, i turn all the lights out when watching, i like inviting freinds a family over and some of them will be sitting off axis to the screen.

wish I could find a Kuro

I too voted for Plasma, I've owned DLP, LCD, and Plasma.

Plasma rocks!

tlcbj41v · 02-23-2010, 07:35 AM

I love my plasma, but the newer LEDs are pretty impressive,
one thing that we didn't like about the LED is that it is too real,
you seem to lose that theatrical feel, its like watching a soap on a window,
that's how I feel about it though...

But with the LEDs price, I'd get a bigger plasma with much to save still...

cheers everyone...

Monkey · 02-23-2010, 08:09 AM

Projector!!

After that I'd have to go LCD (given rear projection isn't a choice) in my current setup. Too much ambient light for Plasma, that and image retention annoyed me too much on my last plasma.

Kryptonic · 02-23-2010, 08:31 AM

Plasma.

KingSimba · 02-23-2010, 08:49 AM

Plasma.

Fors* · 02-23-2010, 09:52 AM

Hard to beat the return for your investment with a 1080p projector. They are less than a Kuro and what you get back is amazing. The sheer size, PQ and wow factor are more impressive than any kind of TV. Of course, there are other factors with a projector (room size, ambient light, wall colors), but you can work with those issues. I say projector all the way!

Irrob · 02-23-2010, 11:09 AM

1. Kuro Plasma (if you can find one)
2. Samsung 8500 LED LCD

that's all I can safely recommend at this point.

crazyBLUE · 02-23-2010, 11:18 AM

Projector is my choice . When you go Big you look at it totally different . It seems as though you are at the movie Theater without all the other people there .

Suntory_Times · 02-23-2010, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

Projector is my choice . When you go Big you look at it totally different . It seems as though you are at the movie Theater without all the other people there .

Agreed. I wonder how many people have voted or will vote without having seen a 1080p front projector properly setup.

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Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

I've seen just about everything except a 1080p projector. Anyone watched a blu-ray on a 1080p projector?

Yep and I prefer my entry level 1080p projector to a kuro. Size matters.

KingDeezie · 02-23-2010, 12:33 PM

I voted projector.

I bought my parents a 50 inch Panny plasma for Christmas, and it has an incredible picture.

However, even though the picture might be better, it doesn't come close to the awesomeness of my 1080p projector shooting onto a 140 inch screen.

However, if I could afford that 103 inch Panny; I'd be all over that action.

drago3451 · 02-23-2010, 12:39 PM

I voted projector. I have had all of the above display technologies. I can not imagine going back to a regular sized TV for movies any more. Nothing beats front projection IMHO. Not even the mighty Elite KURO.

Edit: I have not had a LED LCD but I would put it on the same line as my Father-in-Laws Elite. Or just below it.

radagast · 02-23-2010, 12:49 PM

Here we go again. LED LED LED. It seems we can't go very long on this forum before LED comes up again. Your poll should read "LCD standard" or "LCD with LED backlight" LED is not a display technology.

ajvdbg · 02-23-2010, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

I've seen just about everything except a 1080p projector. Anyone watched a blu-ray on a 1080p projector?

I have seen a Panasonic AE4000...image is really good...but to me I much preferred my Pioneer 101FD even though the screen is much smaller. I just sit a bit closer to the screen and pretend it is a 100 inches...

scweb13 · 02-23-2010, 01:23 PM

Plasma.
But I do plan to make the jump to a projector some time in the near future.

DAK4 · 02-23-2010, 05:00 PM

Projector.
For me the size really adds another dimension to the movies (it really feals like you're flying or sailing when the whole wall moves) and with 1080p the picture quality is still very detailed. I see things that I never saw on a smaller screen before such as people or objects in the background that were too small to make out before.

View Poll Results: Which do you prefer
CCFL-backlit LCD	3	4.29%
PLASMA	33	47.14%
LED-backlit LCD	13	18.57%
Front Projector's	20	28.57%
DLP	1	1.43%
Voters: 70. You may not vote on this poll

02-23-2010, 03:12 AM	#1
lDlisturb3d Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Oct 2009 Location:Norfolk, VA Criterion Collection: 33 Steelbooks: 28 Home Theater Gallery:53 4K collection:11 Blu-ray collection:464 DVD collection:12 Blu-ray reviews: 127 Trading Score:4	LCD, LED, Plasma Or Projector?? Which on is your favorite and why do you prefer it?? Me im a plasma guy i think you get more color detail, your brights are brighter and darks are darker

02-23-2010, 12:39 PM	#16
drago3451 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Home Theater Gallery:12 4K collection:3 Blu-ray collection:426 Blu-ray reviews:1	I voted projector. I have had all of the above display technologies. I can not imagine going back to a regular sized TV for movies any more. Nothing beats front projection IMHO. Not even the mighty Elite KURO. Edit: I have not had a LED LCD but I would put it on the same line as my Father-in-Laws Elite. Or just below it. Last edited by drago3451; 02-23-2010 at 12:44 PM.

02-23-2010, 05:00 PM	#20
DAK4 Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Peoria, Arizona Home Theater Gallery:59	Projector. For me the size really adds another dimension to the movies (it really feals like you're flying or sailing when the whole wall moves) and with 1080p the picture quality is still very detailed. I see things that I never saw on a smaller screen before such as people or objects in the background that were too small to make out before. Last edited by DAK4; 02-23-2010 at 05:02 PM.

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02-23-2010, 03:16 AM	#2
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	I've seen just about everything except a 1080p projector. Anyone watched a blu-ray on a 1080p projector?

02-23-2010, 04:38 AM	#4
phansson Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Arkansas Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:643 Blu-ray reviews:1	While I have seen great pictures on Plasma, LCD and LED (plasma usually being the best). For impact and size, it is pretty hard to beat a properly setup projector. I guess it depends on size of the room, how far you would like to sit from the screen, 1.85 or 2.35. Those are all good places to start.

02-23-2010, 05:35 AM	#5
VeryNew Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Vancouver Home Theater Gallery:27	I voted plasma. I have both plasma and lcd tv. there's really little difference between the latest LCD and Plasmas. It all boils down to who can reproduce deep black and shadow detail, and we all know here that plasma is holding the upper hand. Also, i voted plasma because it suits my needs. i'm a fussy movie watcher, i turn all the lights out when watching, i like inviting freinds a family over and some of them will be sitting off axis to the screen.

02-23-2010, 07:35 AM	#7
tlcbj41v New Member Member since:Feb 2010	I love my plasma, but the newer LEDs are pretty impressive, one thing that we didn't like about the LED is that it is too real, you seem to lose that theatrical feel, its like watching a soap on a window, that's how I feel about it though... But with the LEDs price, I'd get a bigger plasma with much to save still... cheers everyone...

02-23-2010, 08:09 AM	#8
Monkey Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2006 Trading Score:31	Projector!! After that I'd have to go LCD (given rear projection isn't a choice) in my current setup. Too much ambient light for Plasma, that and image retention annoyed me too much on my last plasma.

02-23-2010, 08:31 AM	#9
Kryptonic Suspended Member since:Jul 2009 Trading Score:45	Plasma.

02-23-2010, 08:49 AM	#10
KingSimba Contributor Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:United Kingdom 4K collection:29 Blu-ray collection:478 iTunes collection:1	Plasma.

02-23-2010, 09:52 AM	#11
Fors* Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pottstown, PA Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:11	Hard to beat the return for your investment with a 1080p projector. They are less than a Kuro and what you get back is amazing. The sheer size, PQ and wow factor are more impressive than any kind of TV. Of course, there are other factors with a projector (room size, ambient light, wall colors), but you can work with those issues. I say projector all the way!

02-23-2010, 11:09 AM	#12
Irrob Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:49 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:880 DVD collection:16 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:91	1. Kuro Plasma (if you can find one) 2. Samsung 8500 LED LCD that's all I can safely recommend at this point.

02-23-2010, 11:18 AM	#13
crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:479 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:30	Projector is my choice . When you go Big you look at it totally different . It seems as though you are at the movie Theater without all the other people there .

02-23-2010, 12:33 PM	#15
KingDeezie Active Member Member since:Mar 2007	I voted projector. I bought my parents a 50 inch Panny plasma for Christmas, and it has an incredible picture. However, even though the picture might be better, it doesn't come close to the awesomeness of my 1080p projector shooting onto a 140 inch screen. However, if I could afford that 103 inch Panny; I'd be all over that action.

02-23-2010, 12:49 PM	#17
radagast Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2007 Location:Indianapolis	Here we go again. LED LED LED. It seems we can't go very long on this forum before LED comes up again. Your poll should read "LCD standard" or "LCD with LED backlight" LED is not a display technology.

02-23-2010, 01:23 PM	#19
scweb13 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Everett, WA 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:512 DVD collection:29 Trading Score:4	Plasma. But I do plan to make the jump to a projector some time in the near future.

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