Recommending a TV for my dad! - Blu-ray Forum

Maximus · 10-21-2008, 09:13 PM

He's got a budget of about £3000 and is looking in the 42-52" range. Only condition is no plasma, my mum watches a lot of daytime TV, and I don't think she wants to draw the curtains during the day!

So what's the best TV to get?

jtconnolly · 10-21-2008, 09:16 PM

I like the Samsung Series 7

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN52A7...4623716&sr=8-2

obiwopkenobi62 · 10-21-2008, 09:30 PM

Check my sig. I love mine(DLP)

crazyBLUE · 10-21-2008, 09:38 PM

The series 7 is an excellent choice IMO !

PanasonicPlasmaMan · 10-21-2008, 09:42 PM

one work. KURO

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pioneer-PDP-...625281&sr=1-22

Maximus · 10-21-2008, 09:44 PM

£3000 is similar to spending $5000 in the US!

And no plasma!

PanasonicPlasmaMan · 10-21-2008, 09:46 PM

the 7 series Samsung will have more glare then the Panasonic or Pioneer plasma. because they removed a filter to jack up the contrast ratio. they make two models 730 and a 750. the 730 will have 20,000 less contrast but will have a filter for glare. At least the Plasma has a anti reflective filter.

SquidPuppet · 10-21-2008, 10:03 PM

If plasma is out, and with your budget, SONY XBR line would be the way to go.

gtmorgan23 · 10-21-2008, 10:41 PM

sony xbr, samsung 7 or 8 series

callas01 · 10-21-2008, 11:43 PM

Sony XBR or Samsung 7 or 8 series.

dobyblue · 10-22-2008, 03:59 PM

Definitely the Samsung LED line.
Blackest blacks you can get on a non-plasma and motion resolution that far exceeds regular LCD's.

Sounds like it would fit right in that budget too.

Here's Gary Merson's review of the 40" LED model
http://hdguru.com/hd-guru-exclusive-...cd-102907/201/

Maximus · 10-23-2008, 03:24 PM

Hmm. I am definitely going to go for a LED, but not sure if white or RGB is the way forwards.

I heard the difference is pretty minimal, and the price difference isn't, but I haven't had the chance to see an RGB LED TV other than at trade shows or in Sony's UK HQ...

Chevypower · 10-24-2008, 03:56 AM

Just looking at the Sony UK site, because the model numbers are different, but specs are fairly similar to US models. Look at these three Sonys.

KDL-46X4500
KDL-52Z4500
KDL-46Z4500

10-21-2008, 09:13 PM	#1
Maximus Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2006	Recommending a TV for my dad! He's got a budget of about £3000 and is looking in the 42-52" range. Only condition is no plasma, my mum watches a lot of daytime TV, and I don't think she wants to draw the curtains during the day! So what's the best TV to get?

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10-21-2008, 09:16 PM	#2
jtconnolly Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:102 Blu-ray reviews:1	I like the Samsung Series 7 http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN52A7...4623716&sr=8-2

10-21-2008, 09:30 PM	#3
obiwopkenobi62 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Deatsville, Al Home Theater Gallery:531 Blu-ray collection:1143 DVD collection:62 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:6	Check my sig. I love mine(DLP)

10-21-2008, 09:38 PM	#4
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	The series 7 is an excellent choice IMO !

10-21-2008, 09:42 PM	#5
PanasonicPlasmaMan Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:California Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:18	one work. KURO http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pioneer-PDP-...625281&sr=1-22

10-21-2008, 09:44 PM	#6
Maximus Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2006	£3000 is similar to spending $5000 in the US! And no plasma!

10-21-2008, 09:46 PM	#7
PanasonicPlasmaMan Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:California Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:18	the 7 series Samsung will have more glare then the Panasonic or Pioneer plasma. because they removed a filter to jack up the contrast ratio. they make two models 730 and a 750. the 730 will have 20,000 less contrast but will have a filter for glare. At least the Plasma has a anti reflective filter.

10-21-2008, 10:03 PM	#8
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	If plasma is out, and with your budget, SONY XBR line would be the way to go.

10-21-2008, 10:41 PM	#9
gtmorgan23 Senior Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Austin Texas Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:98	sony xbr, samsung 7 or 8 series

10-21-2008, 11:43 PM	#10
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	Sony XBR or Samsung 7 or 8 series.

10-22-2008, 03:59 PM	#11
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Definitely the Samsung LED line. Blackest blacks you can get on a non-plasma and motion resolution that far exceeds regular LCD's. Sounds like it would fit right in that budget too. Here's Gary Merson's review of the 40" LED model http://hdguru.com/hd-guru-exclusive-...cd-102907/201/

10-23-2008, 03:24 PM	#12
Maximus Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2006	Hmm. I am definitely going to go for a LED, but not sure if white or RGB is the way forwards. I heard the difference is pretty minimal, and the price difference isn't, but I haven't had the chance to see an RGB LED TV other than at trade shows or in Sony's UK HQ...

10-24-2008, 03:56 AM	#13
Chevypower Special Member Member since:Feb 2008	Just looking at the Sony UK site, because the model numbers are different, but specs are fairly similar to US models. Look at these three Sonys. KDL-46X4500 KDL-52Z4500 KDL-46Z4500

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