Choosing a bedroom tv: Advice - Blu-ray Forum

ixlegitballinxl · 10-31-2008, 06:02 AM

Decided to put an hdtv in my bedroom

I have it narrowed down to the selections below, just wanted my blu ray homies to give some input on which would be the better choice. I've never owned a plasma, but i've been hearing good things about certain models lately, plus my bedroom has very little light ( one window covered with black curtains ). I'm a fan of the bright lcd display, but am also looking for better black levels. Tv will be used for Blu's and Football. Any other tv recommendations would be great. I'd say my spending cap is $1,500ish

Thanks for any input

Samsung LN40A650 40-Inch 1080p 120hz lcd

Price: $1,297

Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ85U 42 Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

Price: $ 1,087

Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ80U 42" 1080p Plasma HDTV

Price: $ 947

blushiz · 10-31-2008, 07:01 AM

That's it? Get a 60" plasma.

lojack1976 · 10-31-2008, 07:06 AM

Either of the Panny's would be great. I sure love my Panny! The Sammy LCD is a good choice too, but why spend more on a smaller tv with slightly weaker blacks and off angle viewing problems? The only advantage I would see with the Sammy is if you had an extremely bright room, and even that might be minor. The glare on my tv is pretty minor when I watch tv with the lights on...certainly no more than when I had a CRT. Not to mention sports are great on plasmas...no motion blur like LCD's.

blushiz · 10-31-2008, 07:08 AM

I agree. /\

Don't get the Samsung unless you plan on putting out the money to buy one of their higher end models. I've heard the viewing angles were lacking with the lower end models. I've also heard some reports of haze. If it's not an 850+, avoid. That's just my personal opinion though. I'm also extremely cautious.

matthewrounds · 10-31-2008, 07:48 AM

Id go with the cheaper Panny. Unless you really want a lot of flexibility to configure the Panny, the 85 is not worth the extra dough.

arush5268d · 10-31-2008, 08:05 AM

Panny, without a doubt. Pick the one that has the features that suit you and your needs, and enjoy!

X400 · 10-31-2008, 08:15 AM

id get the plasma, ur bedroom environment suits it more

P@t_Mtl · 10-31-2008, 08:38 AM

None! TV in the bedroom is bad for your sex life

SellmeyourDVD · 10-31-2008, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lojack1976

Either of the Panny's would be great. I sure love my Panny! The Sammy LCD is a good choice too, but why spend more on a smaller tv with slightly weaker blacks and off angle viewing problems? The only advantage I would see with the Sammy is if you had an extremely bright room, and even that might be minor. The glare on my tv is pretty minor when I watch tv with the lights on...certainly no more than when I had a CRT. Not to mention sports are great on plasmas...no motion blur like LCD's.

Why would op be worried about viewing angles when the only time they'll be watching the tv is when they're in bed

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PanasonicPlasmaMan · 10-31-2008, 04:21 PM

Pan Th42pz80u. Reason being I do not see a $250 difference between that and Pan th42pz85u... but thats just me.

kpkelley · 10-31-2008, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewrounds

Id go with the cheaper Panny. Unless you really want a lot of flexibility to configure the Panny, the 85 is not worth the extra dough.

50% better contrast isn't worth the money?

kpkelley · 10-31-2008, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SellmeyourDVD

Why would op be worried about viewing angles when the only time they'll be watching the tv is when they're in bed

.

I have my tv on in my bedroom whenever I'm in there, and I'm not always in the bed.

ixlegitballinxl · 11-03-2008, 03:50 AM

so i decided on the 85u series...but the prices are throwing me off.... 1k for a 40 inch.. or 1500 for a 50 inch...hmmmmmmmm.... i'd rather get a 50 inch so i dont feel like i need to upgrade, but again, 50 inch would be huge in my room.... what should i do!

spcamaj · 11-03-2008, 03:53 AM

yeah i have a 52 inch in my bedroom i love it lol

ixlegitballinxl · 11-03-2008, 03:56 AM

now talking 50 inch, i'd rather get a kuro lol !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

to many choices!

i'd wall mount it, but the only wall i could hang it on, is the same wall my 52" living room lcd is hanging.. i'm assuming its a bad idea to have 2 tv's hanging on the same studs lol

Chris60119 · 11-03-2008, 04:34 AM

This is what I would. Buy a bigger tv for your living room. Then take your old tv and put in your bedroom.

PanasonicPlasmaMan · 11-03-2008, 04:37 AM

Panasonic TH50pz80u is $1500 on Amazon with free shipping!!!
that is a good deal.

ixlegitballinxl · 11-03-2008, 04:39 AM

50 inch 85U is also 1497 lol

only tv i'd upgrade over my current living room tv, is the kuro 6020, but i dont feel like spending 6k on a new tv lol

i think 50-52 would be overkill, i'm still debating

PanasonicPlasmaMan · 11-03-2008, 04:45 AM

ah. I should have checked the price on the 85u but i thought it would be well over $1500

if you think the 50 inch is to big the 42 inch pz80u is only $850

and you would be saving over $600

I think 42 inch is good size for bedroom..but I am sure many would disagree

plowmanjoe · 11-03-2008, 04:51 AM

50 inches is giant. it'll look ridiculous once you get it in your bedroom. 50 inches doesn't look that big on a wall at best buy, but don't be fooled. but if that's what you're after, than do what you want with your money.

10-31-2008, 06:02 AM	#1
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	Choosing a bedroom tv: Advice Decided to put an hdtv in my bedroom I have it narrowed down to the selections below, just wanted my blu ray homies to give some input on which would be the better choice. I've never owned a plasma, but i've been hearing good things about certain models lately, plus my bedroom has very little light ( one window covered with black curtains ). I'm a fan of the bright lcd display, but am also looking for better black levels. Tv will be used for Blu's and Football. Any other tv recommendations would be great. I'd say my spending cap is $1,500ish Thanks for any input Samsung LN40A650 40-Inch 1080p 120hz lcd Price: $1,297 Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ85U 42 Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV Price: $ 1,087 Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ80U 42" 1080p Plasma HDTV Price: $ 947

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10-31-2008, 07:01 AM	#2
blushiz Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	That's it? Get a 60" plasma.

10-31-2008, 07:06 AM	#3
lojack1976 Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:7 Cities, VA Home Theater Gallery:62 Blu-ray collection:203	Either of the Panny's would be great. I sure love my Panny! The Sammy LCD is a good choice too, but why spend more on a smaller tv with slightly weaker blacks and off angle viewing problems? The only advantage I would see with the Sammy is if you had an extremely bright room, and even that might be minor. The glare on my tv is pretty minor when I watch tv with the lights on...certainly no more than when I had a CRT. Not to mention sports are great on plasmas...no motion blur like LCD's.

10-31-2008, 07:08 AM	#4
blushiz Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	I agree. /\ Don't get the Samsung unless you plan on putting out the money to buy one of their higher end models. I've heard the viewing angles were lacking with the lower end models. I've also heard some reports of haze. If it's not an 850+, avoid. That's just my personal opinion though. I'm also extremely cautious.

10-31-2008, 07:48 AM	#5
matthewrounds Expert Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Tucson, AZ Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:52 Trading Score:21	Id go with the cheaper Panny. Unless you really want a lot of flexibility to configure the Panny, the 85 is not worth the extra dough.

10-31-2008, 08:05 AM	#6
arush5268d Banned Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:85	Panny, without a doubt. Pick the one that has the features that suit you and your needs, and enjoy!

10-31-2008, 08:15 AM	#7
X400 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Kent Blu-ray collection:328 Blu-ray reviews:41 Trading Score:23	id get the plasma, ur bedroom environment suits it more

10-31-2008, 08:38 AM	#8
P@t_Mtl Blu-ray Duke Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Montreal Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:452 DVD collection:513 Trading Score:3	None! TV in the bedroom is bad for your sex life

10-31-2008, 04:21 PM	#10
PanasonicPlasmaMan Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:California Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:18	Pan Th42pz80u. Reason being I do not see a $250 difference between that and Pan th42pz85u... but thats just me.

11-03-2008, 03:50 AM	#13
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	so i decided on the 85u series...but the prices are throwing me off.... 1k for a 40 inch.. or 1500 for a 50 inch...hmmmmmmmm.... i'd rather get a 50 inch so i dont feel like i need to upgrade, but again, 50 inch would be huge in my room.... what should i do!

11-03-2008, 03:53 AM	#14
spcamaj Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:new york city Home Theater Gallery:31 Blu-ray collection:327 Blu-ray reviews:20	yeah i have a 52 inch in my bedroom i love it lol

11-03-2008, 03:56 AM	#15
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	now talking 50 inch, i'd rather get a kuro lol !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! to many choices! i'd wall mount it, but the only wall i could hang it on, is the same wall my 52" living room lcd is hanging.. i'm assuming its a bad idea to have 2 tv's hanging on the same studs lol

11-03-2008, 04:34 AM	#16
Chris60119 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2008 Location:Savannah GA Blu-ray collection:850 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 35	This is what I would. Buy a bigger tv for your living room. Then take your old tv and put in your bedroom.

11-03-2008, 04:37 AM	#17
PanasonicPlasmaMan Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:California Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:18	Panasonic TH50pz80u is $1500 on Amazon with free shipping!!! that is a good deal.

11-03-2008, 04:39 AM	#18
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	50 inch 85U is also 1497 lol only tv i'd upgrade over my current living room tv, is the kuro 6020, but i dont feel like spending 6k on a new tv lol i think 50-52 would be overkill, i'm still debating

11-03-2008, 04:45 AM	#19
PanasonicPlasmaMan Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:California Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:18	ah. I should have checked the price on the 85u but i thought it would be well over $1500 if you think the 50 inch is to big the 42 inch pz80u is only $850 and you would be saving over $600 I think 42 inch is good size for bedroom..but I am sure many would disagree

11-03-2008, 04:51 AM	#20
plowmanjoe Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:6 Trading Score:2	50 inches is giant. it'll look ridiculous once you get it in your bedroom. 50 inches doesn't look that big on a wall at best buy, but don't be fooled. but if that's what you're after, than do what you want with your money.

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