Best Plasma TV?? - Blu-ray Forum

aphex · 11-01-2007, 07:42 PM

I'm looking to get a 50in plasma tv for my dad this christmas. I was gonna buy it for myself but I don't ever want to have a better tv than my dad. He's a bd fanatic too! Considering he paid for my college(which I just graduated from in may). Now that I'm makin monies I wanna buy him a 1080p 50inch(ish) plasma tv.

I've read decent reviews on the samsung 5084 which is around 2600 bucks.

What do you guys think is the best? And what is it's price?

domerdel · 11-01-2007, 07:46 PM

Pioneer makes great plasmas (expensive), even their 720p KUROS models are stellar.

Panasonic actually makes a verry affordable plasma with a quality picture.

tiger roach · 11-01-2007, 07:47 PM

You are one heck of a good son.

I really like my Panny (see sig) and it has gotten good reviews. I think they are under $3k now.

The Pioneer 50" is also very well regarded but I haven't checked it out myself.

quetzalcoatl · 11-01-2007, 07:56 PM

Pioneers are very nice but as was pointed out very expensive.
But whatever you decide to go with a very nice gesture indeed.

daisuke149 · 11-01-2007, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aphex

I'm looking to get a 50in plasma tv for my dad this christmas. I was gonna buy it for myself but I don't ever want to have a better tv than my dad. He's a bd fanatic too! Considering he paid for my college(which I just graduated from in may). Now that I'm makin monies I wanna buy him a 1080p 50inch(ish) plasma tv.

I've read decent reviews on the samsung 5084 which is around 2600 bucks.

What do you guys think is the best? And what is it's price?

the pioneer kuro's are the best but a 50 will be about twice that samsung.

othwerise ur best choice is a 50" 1080p panasonic plasma. the pz700u. You can find it retail for around 2150.

dreamcrasher · 11-01-2007, 08:21 PM

Like I said somewhere else...nothing even comes close to Pioneer Elite Kuro.
Check out the home theater Magazine if you don't believe me

http://www.hometheatermag.com/plasmadisplays/907kuro/

zombieking · 11-01-2007, 09:27 PM

Pioneer 100%. Hands down the best brand for plasma. More expensive? yes, but you'll see the difference when you get what you pay for.

MATTYBLU2 · 11-01-2007, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiger roach

You are one heck of a good son.

I really like my Panny (see sig) and it has gotten good reviews. I think they are under $3k now.

The Pioneer 50" is also very well regarded but I haven't checked it out myself.

you can get the panny 50" no for $2399 at sears around here. price match at BB or CC. good luck

aphex · 11-01-2007, 11:07 PM

so that panny is better than the sammy?(lol).

pq is most important, but price i'd like between 2 -3 k

daisuke149 · 11-01-2007, 11:09 PM

yeah the panny def better than the sammy.

for 3k u can get the 58". for 2150 you can get the 50" from sears

aphex · 11-02-2007, 12:09 AM

Alright I think I'm gonna get the panny 700U.

It's 5000:1 contrast ratio but the samsung 5084 is 15000:1

What does this mean? How is the panny better? Just better PQ??

Proteus · 11-02-2007, 12:25 AM

I have an older Panny 50" that has been an insane workhorse from PC gaming to movies to regular satellite tv. I have never had a problem with anything.. not even image retention.

If I had the cash I would buy another Panny in a heartbeat (at least 65" with 1080p this time around

).

I purchased mine through the internet back in the day because it was literally $3-4000 cheaper. This place: www.bestbuyplasma.com (not related to Best Buy) was the cheapest by far and had excellent service with it being delivered _early_ and in great shape.

gearyt · 11-02-2007, 12:28 AM

I have 30+ at work, ( I spec'd ) and one at home
I recommend to all my friends

aphex · 11-02-2007, 12:30 AM

alright, well someone answer my contrast ratio question so I can order the damn thing

Petra_Kalbrain · 11-02-2007, 12:30 AM

After the nuclear fallout from today's defections, maybe you should complete your dads BD collection with the money you would be spending to get him the TV! Blu-ray is counting on you... don't let what little is left of us 'Blu-ray only' supporters down.

daisuke149 · 11-02-2007, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aphex

alright, well someone answer my contrast ratio question so I can order the damn thing

in truth take dynamic contrast ratio's with a grain of salt. especially samsungs who tend to overbloat theirs quite often

aphex · 11-02-2007, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

After the nuclear fallout from today's defections, maybe you should complete your dads BD collection with the money you would be spending to get him the TV! Blu-ray is counting on you... don't let what little is left of us 'Blu-ray only' supporters down.

Trust me, if I buy this panny(that will support bda) my Dad will be sure to buy 100's of bds over the season(not to mention everyone will be giving him bds as gifts)

Also, ok so I'm about to order it. Panny 700U > Samsung 5084 correct?????

Footloose301 · 11-02-2007, 01:09 AM

Plasma's best= PIONEER ELITE
LCD's best= SONY BRAVIA XBR's

Sonny · 11-02-2007, 01:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aphex

so that panny is better than the sammy?(lol).

pq is most important, but price i'd like between 2 -3 k

Any day of the week

this guy dont no $hit DUDER lol Consumer's Report Panasonic's have been #1 for a long time check it out

seto · 11-02-2007, 01:16 AM

I'll +1 Footloose301's recommendations. I owned both and they were both definitely quality televisions.

I strictly stay with LCD now because of the heat factor.

11-01-2007, 08:21 PM	#6
dreamcrasher Junior Member Member since:Oct 2007	Best plasma TV Like I said somewhere else...nothing even comes close to Pioneer Elite Kuro. Check out the home theater Magazine if you don't believe me http://www.hometheatermag.com/plasmadisplays/907kuro/

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11-01-2007, 07:42 PM	#1
aphex Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Scottsdale Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	Best Plasma TV?? I'm looking to get a 50in plasma tv for my dad this christmas. I was gonna buy it for myself but I don't ever want to have a better tv than my dad. He's a bd fanatic too! Considering he paid for my college(which I just graduated from in may). Now that I'm makin monies I wanna buy him a 1080p 50inch(ish) plasma tv. I've read decent reviews on the samsung 5084 which is around 2600 bucks. What do you guys think is the best? And what is it's price?

11-01-2007, 07:46 PM	#2
domerdel Active Member Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	Pioneer makes great plasmas (expensive), even their 720p KUROS models are stellar. Panasonic actually makes a verry affordable plasma with a quality picture.

11-01-2007, 07:47 PM	#3
tiger roach Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:141 Blu-ray reviews:1	You are one heck of a good son. I really like my Panny (see sig) and it has gotten good reviews. I think they are under $3k now. The Pioneer 50" is also very well regarded but I haven't checked it out myself.

11-01-2007, 07:56 PM	#4
quetzalcoatl Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Grants Pass, OR	Pioneers are very nice but as was pointed out very expensive. But whatever you decide to go with a very nice gesture indeed.

11-01-2007, 09:27 PM	#7
zombieking Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:CANADA Blu-ray collection:304 Blu-ray reviews: 18	Pioneer 100%. Hands down the best brand for plasma. More expensive? yes, but you'll see the difference when you get what you pay for.

11-01-2007, 11:07 PM	#9
aphex Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Scottsdale Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	so that panny is better than the sammy?(lol). pq is most important, but price i'd like between 2 -3 k

11-01-2007, 11:09 PM	#10
daisuke149 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	yeah the panny def better than the sammy. for 3k u can get the 58". for 2150 you can get the 50" from sears

11-02-2007, 12:09 AM	#11
aphex Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Scottsdale Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	Alright I think I'm gonna get the panny 700U. It's 5000:1 contrast ratio but the samsung 5084 is 15000:1 What does this mean? How is the panny better? Just better PQ??

11-02-2007, 12:25 AM	#12
Proteus Power Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:SoCal PSN:CaptBurn	I have an older Panny 50" that has been an insane workhorse from PC gaming to movies to regular satellite tv. I have never had a problem with anything.. not even image retention. If I had the cash I would buy another Panny in a heartbeat (at least 65" with 1080p this time around ). I purchased mine through the internet back in the day because it was literally $3-4000 cheaper. This place: www.bestbuyplasma.com (not related to Best Buy) was the cheapest by far and had excellent service with it being delivered _early_ and in great shape.

11-02-2007, 12:28 AM	#13
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	I have 30+ at work, ( I spec'd ) and one at home I recommend to all my friends

11-02-2007, 12:30 AM	#14
aphex Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Scottsdale Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:4	alright, well someone answer my contrast ratio question so I can order the damn thing

11-02-2007, 12:30 AM	#15
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	After the nuclear fallout from today's defections, maybe you should complete your dads BD collection with the money you would be spending to get him the TV! Blu-ray is counting on you... don't let what little is left of us 'Blu-ray only' supporters down.

11-02-2007, 01:09 AM	#18
Footloose301 Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Fort Myers, FL Home Theater Gallery:38 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:2 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Plasma's best= PIONEER ELITE LCD's best= SONY BRAVIA XBR's

11-02-2007, 01:16 AM	#20
seto Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	I'll +1 Footloose301's recommendations. I owned both and they were both definitely quality televisions. I strictly stay with LCD now because of the heat factor.

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