$3000 and need a TV...help? - Blu-ray Forum

slick one · 01-26-2008, 05:21 PM

Hello, Ken here...posted 1x before and life happened so now I am back and have some time to address TV here in living room...

options:
panny 50" 1080p
sony xbr4 46"
samsung 4671
kuro 50"

I watch sports, movies and NO gaming or computer use. Have sony bd300 bluray in hands already. Light in room will not be an issue after trip to Lowes for some mini blinds for upper windows.
LCD's seem to draw my eye due to brightness while plasmas have great clarity to MY eye.

INPUT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!
Thanks again!
Sincerely,
-me

atdm71 · 01-26-2008, 05:34 PM

I'd consider the Panasonic or the Pioneer. Which models specifically are you looking at?

Moefiz · 01-26-2008, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slick one

Hello, Ken here...posted 1x before and life happened so now I am back and have some time to address TV here in living room...

options:
panny 50" 1080p
sony xbr4 46"
samsung 4671
kuro 50"

I watch sports, movies and NO gaming or computer use. Have sony bd300 bluray in hands already. Light in room will not be an issue after trip to Lowes for some mini blinds for upper windows.
LCD's seem to draw my eye due to brightness while plasmas have great clarity to MY eye.

INPUT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!
Thanks again!
Sincerely,
-me

I would go with the XBR4 Sony....Circuit City has it for 2899.99 less 10% if you order online and pick up.

Good luck with your decision.

overdrive00 · 01-26-2008, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slick one

Hello, Ken here...posted 1x before and life happened so now I am back and have some time to address TV here in living room...

options:
panny 50" 1080p
sony xbr4 46"
samsung 4671
kuro 50"

I watch sports, movies and NO gaming or computer use. Have sony bd300 bluray in hands already. Light in room will not be an issue after trip to Lowes for some mini blinds for upper windows.
LCD's seem to draw my eye due to brightness while plasmas have great clarity to MY eye.

INPUT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!
Thanks again!
Sincerely,
-me

I would go with the Pioneer Kuro!!

If you want to save a little $$, I think the next best one is the Sony.

You really can not go wrong with any of them. What matters is how it looks to you.

BLU STEAL · 01-26-2008, 05:45 PM

they offer the panny with a antiglare coating which works pretty good at block light reflections. The pioneer and the sony can display 24f video. My personal prefference leans toward the pioneer it has a very nice picture and would put the panny as my second choice.

ground chuck · 01-26-2008, 05:51 PM

this issue is subjective.....you'll have guy's here kissing sony ass like it was made of chocolate. don't get me wrong sony makes good tv's, i just like samsung's better, especially the samsung 4671

get more for less, that's what you get with samsung. you're paying for brand recognition when you buy sony.

good luck in your quest.

Blu As Hell · 01-26-2008, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slick one

Hello, Ken here...posted 1x before and life happened so now I am back and have some time to address TV here in living room...

options:
panny 50" 1080p
sony xbr4 46"
samsung 4671
kuro 50"

I watch sports, movies and NO gaming or computer use. Have sony bd300 bluray in hands already. Light in room will not be an issue after trip to Lowes for some mini blinds for upper windows.
LCD's seem to draw my eye due to brightness while plasmas have great clarity to MY eye.

INPUT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!!
Thanks again!
Sincerely,
-me

Personally I would go with either the KURO or the XBR4, and welcome back!!!

JJ · 01-26-2008, 05:54 PM

Ohhh man, the Pioneer Kuro is breathtaking - but I'd personally prefer the 46XBR4 if I had the money.

slick one · 01-26-2008, 06:33 PM

Talked with a sony rep and he said " the vibrant setting is for store sales use, dont use at home" This was on the xbr.
The samsung just glows like crazy with that picture in store.
The Panny 1080 is the 77u? with the a/r screen
The Kuro is 720p
That said...
all 4 need calibration and wondering the following:

Can an LCD be calibrated to get dark scenes to be more defined?
The Kuro (720p) on Bluray?? NO idea how clean it would be, input?
Will either plasma have that OMG when watching Bluray?

OMG= oh my gonads
thanks
sincerely
-me

jorg · 01-26-2008, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moefiz

I would go with the XBR4 Sony....Circuit City has it for 2899.99 less 10% if you order online and pick up.

Good luck with your decision.

1+

bkbluray · 01-26-2008, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moefiz

I would go with the XBR4 Sony....Circuit City has it for 2899.99 less 10% if you order online and pick up.

Good luck with your decision.

+1 And I've seen the 52" XBR4 on a good sale for about $3200.

Blu-Raider · 01-26-2008, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moefiz

I would go with the XBR4 Sony....Circuit City has it for 2899.99 less 10% if you order online and pick up.

Good luck with your decision.

+2

blu ray charles · 01-26-2008, 07:11 PM

i am about to go and buy the sony 46" bravia xbr4. it is the best looking tv out there in my opinion. if you want the best pq then sony!!!!!! i had an akai 42" and it's a piece of crap!! sony for sure!

slick one · 01-26-2008, 07:29 PM

frys (san diego anyway) has em for 2499.99 in store 46" xbr4 and 3199.99 for 52"
hope this helps

Blu As Hell · 01-26-2008, 07:33 PM

Yeah if the KURO is just 720p, Get the XBR4 either the 46" or the 52".

DetroitSportsFan · 01-26-2008, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slick one

Hello, Ken here...posted 1x before and life happened so now I am back and have some time to address TV here in living room...

options:
panny 50" 1080p

I would definitely recommend that, but you should be able to get the 58" for a little more. I got the 58" (see my sig) for $3199.

slick one · 01-26-2008, 08:31 PM

..........is at Frys for 1899.99. This is the 77u not the 700u. More a/r on screen. I sit 8-10 feet so this size works fine. I do not see a $600 better PQ with the sony xbr personally.

This plasma does NOT do 24p but That is ok.
1080p plasma tv... 1899.99
Panny blu ray 329.99 less 20% = $264.00
tax etc..
bottomline______________
$ 2341.47

what ya think??

crackinhedz · 01-26-2008, 08:44 PM

Pioneer KURO

gandley · 01-26-2008, 08:51 PM

i have the Sony w3000. will be swapping soon for the Pioneer Kuro BUT, Panasonic are due to come out with there 08 plasmas that will give Kuro a run for its money with there 30k:1 contrast.

So if you want the very best i would say Kuro, or 08 Panasonic plasmas, followed by the sony high end LCDs

Kuro comes in 1080p as well but its expensive, price will go down when the new panasonic line up hits the market imho

tru2blu707 · 01-27-2008, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moefiz

I would go with the XBR4 Sony....Circuit City has it for 2899.99 less 10% if you order online and pick up.

Good luck with your decision.

+3

01-26-2008, 05:21 PM	#1
slick one Member Member since:Dec 2007	$3000 and need a TV...help? Hello, Ken here...posted 1x before and life happened so now I am back and have some time to address TV here in living room... options: panny 50" 1080p sony xbr4 46" samsung 4671 kuro 50" I watch sports, movies and NO gaming or computer use. Have sony bd300 bluray in hands already. Light in room will not be an issue after trip to Lowes for some mini blinds for upper windows. LCD's seem to draw my eye due to brightness while plasmas have great clarity to MY eye. INPUT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!! Thanks again! Sincerely, -me

01-26-2008, 06:33 PM	#9
slick one Member Member since:Dec 2007	yeah its killing me which one... Talked with a sony rep and he said " the vibrant setting is for store sales use, dont use at home" This was on the xbr. The samsung just glows like crazy with that picture in store. The Panny 1080 is the 77u? with the a/r screen The Kuro is 720p That said... all 4 need calibration and wondering the following: Can an LCD be calibrated to get dark scenes to be more defined? The Kuro (720p) on Bluray?? NO idea how clean it would be, input? Will either plasma have that OMG when watching Bluray? OMG= oh my gonads thanks sincerely -me

01-26-2008, 07:11 PM	#13
blu ray charles Junior Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Northern California Blu-ray reviews:2	your tv is important! i am about to go and buy the sony 46" bravia xbr4. it is the best looking tv out there in my opinion. if you want the best pq then sony!!!!!! i had an akai 42" and it's a piece of crap!! sony for sure!

01-26-2008, 07:29 PM	#14
slick one Member Member since:Dec 2007	blu ray charles frys (san diego anyway) has em for 2499.99 in store 46" xbr4 and 3199.99 for 52" hope this helps

01-26-2008, 08:31 PM	#17
slick one Member Member since:Dec 2007	The 50" Panny 1080p ..........is at Frys for 1899.99. This is the 77u not the 700u. More a/r on screen. I sit 8-10 feet so this size works fine. I do not see a $600 better PQ with the sony xbr personally. This plasma does NOT do 24p but That is ok. 1080p plasma tv... 1899.99 Panny blu ray 329.99 less 20% = $264.00 tax etc.. bottomline______________ $ 2341.47 what ya think??

01-26-2008, 05:34 PM	#2
atdm71 Active Member Member since:May 2007 Blu-ray reviews:6	I'd consider the Panasonic or the Pioneer. Which models specifically are you looking at?

01-26-2008, 05:45 PM	#5
BLU STEAL Active Member Member since:Oct 2007	they offer the panny with a antiglare coating which works pretty good at block light reflections. The pioneer and the sony can display 24f video. My personal prefference leans toward the pioneer it has a very nice picture and would put the panny as my second choice.

01-26-2008, 05:51 PM	#6
ground chuck Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Charm City Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:48 Trading Score:18	this issue is subjective.....you'll have guy's here kissing sony ass like it was made of chocolate. don't get me wrong sony makes good tv's, i just like samsung's better, especially the samsung 4671 get more for less, that's what you get with samsung. you're paying for brand recognition when you buy sony. good luck in your quest.

01-26-2008, 05:54 PM	#8
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Ohhh man, the Pioneer Kuro is breathtaking - but I'd personally prefer the 46XBR4 if I had the money.

01-26-2008, 07:33 PM	#15
Blu As Hell Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Location:Macon Georgia 4K collection:120 Blu-ray collection:461 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Yeah if the KURO is just 720p, Get the XBR4 either the 46" or the 52".

01-26-2008, 08:44 PM	#18
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	Pioneer KURO

01-26-2008, 08:51 PM	#19
gandley Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:The Drowning Pool	i have the Sony w3000. will be swapping soon for the Pioneer Kuro BUT, Panasonic are due to come out with there 08 plasmas that will give Kuro a run for its money with there 30k:1 contrast. So if you want the very best i would say Kuro, or 08 Panasonic plasmas, followed by the sony high end LCDs Kuro comes in 1080p as well but its expensive, price will go down when the new panasonic line up hits the market imho

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