Looking for a plasma or a lcd.

[drummerboy]

Well i'm pretty excited at the moment as i am going to buy a 42" or 50" of something to view my movies and play playstation games on in the lounge room. What i am confused on, is what to buy, as i know little about Plasmas and lcd tv's.I am after a 1080p picture quality if possible and i live in australia. I would prefer to mount it on the wall, but i am still open to sugestions. I would probably spend around $4ooo australian dollars.I know i could get something bigger, but my lounge room is not really big, so i am after quality. If anyone can help, this would be great. Regards Grassy

[HDJK]

I don't know about the price, but this looks really interesting:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=8142

Otherwise the Sony LCDs always get great reviews. They go up to 70inch soon!

[lasse]

I have a 50" plasma screen and it looks great when playing DVD's, BD's and HD-DVD's. I however still have a collection of over 1000 Laserdiscs and they look horrible on the Plasma screen. Does anyone have similar experiences ? The LD's still look great on the normal CRT tv in the bedroom. I have seen some spectacular LCD tv's so I think I would go for LCD now....

[SomethingForKate]

Plasma screens are supposed to have a better contrast and deeper blacks. I have a decent Toshiba LCD but the blacks look really washed out.

My Tosh is a mid-range 37". The Sharp Aquos range which is currently in the marketplace is a pretty nice mid-range too with sizes up to 46".

But Sony wins hands down with their Bravia range. They do have a few different models in their range but Sony tend to be a fair bit more expensive than their competitors but tend to be worth it.

$4000 AUS should translate into a pretty nice set ~ £1700 GBP. For that you should be able to pick up a good 42" Sony but someone else will have to help you as to which range will better suit your needs.

SFK

[drummerboy]

Originally Posted by HDJK

I don't know about the price, but this looks really interesting:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=8142

Otherwise the Sony LCDs always get great reviews. They go up to 70inch soon!

Wow, that link proved very interesting and i will be keeping that sharp 52inch model in mind.Next step is to hit there web site.Definately a candidate. Thanks for that. Regards Grassy.

[drummerboy]

Originally Posted by lasse

I have a 50" plasma screen and it looks great when playing DVD's, BD's and HD-DVD's. I however still have a collection of over 1000 Laserdiscs and they look horrible on the Plasma screen. Does anyone have similar experiences ? The LD's still look great on the normal CRT tv in the bedroom. I have seen some spectacular LCD tv's so I think I would go for LCD now....

I can apreciate the honest opinion, and the one thing i have learnt in Home Theatre is not only what we should be doing, but what we should stay clear off. Yea , i can relate to your opinion and will be choosing wisely

[drummerboy]

[QUOTE=SomethingForKate;81659][COLOR="Navy"]
Plasma screens are supposed to have a better contrast and deeper blacks. I have a decent Toshiba LCD but the blacks look really washed out.

My Tosh is a mid-range 37". The Sharp Aquos range which is currently in the marketplace is a pretty nice mid-range too with sizes up to 46".

But Sony wins hands down with their Bravia range. They do have a few different models in their range but Sony tend to be a fair bit more expensive than their competitors but tend to be worth it.

$4000 AUS should translate into a pretty nice set ~ £1700 GBP. For that you should be able to pick up a good 42" Sony but someone else will have to help you as to which range will better suit your needs.

Yea, i sort of lean towards sony or Pioneer, but can be a little more expensive. Having said that though, i am still willing to go the little extra if i can nab an all round suited deal. A 42 inch would be big enough. I will also check out the sony range. Sony Bravia sounds interesting Tomorrow will be a big day for me, time to turn in, and thanks for the info. Regards Grassy

[drummerboy]

After a little research, i am leaning towards the Sony Bravia KDL40X2000. I have had a price of $3999.00, so not bad considering the retail price in Australia is $4599.00. I also noticed that this model won the Sound and Image Award for the best tv this year in its class. For $300 more i can upgrade the warranty to 5 years and still be under the retail price.Looks promising.

[DrinkMore]

May not matter to you, but Samsung Plasmas have rave reviews here in the US.

I agree. We picked one up (42") and the picture is just amazing. Especially compared to all the plasmas it was next too at the store. Clarity is unreal and the blacks are BLACK!

[drummerboy]

Originally Posted by DrinkMore

May not matter to you, but Samsung Plasmas have rave reviews here in the US.

I agree. We picked one up (42") and the picture is just amazing. Especially compared to all the plasmas it was next too at the store. Clarity is unreal and the blacks are BLACK!

I'll still check the samsungs out, and see what they have to offer. The models might be a little different over here, so who knows what could be available. It pays to look around, rarther than miss something and regret it later.Regards Grassy

[drummerboy]

I went in to a retail store today and have come accross the Sony Bravia's in the 40,46,52 inch and have decided on the 40 inch for my lounge room.Also, i will purchase a small sub and surround speakers So having said that i would like to thank everyone who has contributed to this thread in helping me choose the right lcd. I will be buying in a couple of weeks and will post some pics in the sticky" Home Theatre Pics" so you guys can see what you have helped me achieve. So again THANKYOU ALL. Regards grassy.

[Heavens Downfall]

Ive heard that lcds are better for high altitude as well. Dont know if that matters to you but up here in the mountains i had to rock the lcd.

[shadowmoon]

I have a Pioneer Elite PRO-FHD1 50" plasma for my living room and the Sony XBR3 40" lcd for my bedroom. Im very happy with both=)

[blu-fett]

The guy who posted above me with the Pro-FHD1 probably has the coolest TV (monitor) on the planet right now. I've been selling TVs for ten years, and have never seen a picture like it. Wish I could afford one. Wait till you see the 1080p 60" they have coming this fall. Sweet as hell.

[BTBuck1]

Originally Posted by blu-fett

The guy who posted above me with the Pro-FHD1 probably has the coolest TV (monitor) on the planet right now. I've been selling TVs for ten years, and have never seen a picture like it. Wish I could afford one. Wait till you see the 1080p 60" they have coming this fall. Sweet as hell.

Yeah until a year from now when it's like half as bright as it was when you bought it.
I'll never be duped into plasma again.

[drummerboy]

Dont forget guys also, if you like, post some pics of yor set up in the sticky as i would love to see someone elses set up. Its good to get ideas from other people. I must say the info i have learnt of others is priceless. Peoples opinions really do matter.

[blu-fett]

Originally Posted by BTBuck1

Yeah until a year from now when it's like half as bright as it was when you bought it.
I'll never be duped into plasma again.

That isn't true anymore. A few years ago sure, but now plasmas are up to
65,000 hours to half brightness. Even if you watched for 8 hours a day, you would't notice any difference for at least fifteen years. Not that anyone keeps TVs for fifteen years anymore.

[Valore]

I have a 40 inch sony bravia XBR LCD http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1152227795761. Works great in a small veiwing room and the picture just pops. If you have the space I'd go with a plasma but as you may know plasma tvs only range at about 48-50 inches and up. I don't have a big enough room to support 50+ inches so I went with the 40. If you go this route just check the specs on what your buying...not all of the smaller tv's (40 and under) support 1080. So if your trying to get the best possible quality look out for that.

[jorg]

Originally Posted by blu-fett

That isn't true anymore. A few years ago sure, but now plasmas are up to
65,000 hours to half brightness. Even if you watched for 8 hours a day, you would't notice any difference for at least fifteen years. Not that anyone keeps TVs for fifteen years anymore.

that might be true but shouldent they test it more like how long dose it take the tv to get noticeable less brighter then first bought? but half brightness is a big change lol

[BTBuck1]

Originally Posted by blu-fett

That isn't true anymore. A few years ago sure, but now plasmas are up to
65,000 hours to half brightness. Even if you watched for 8 hours a day, you would't notice any difference for at least fifteen years. Not that anyone keeps TVs for fifteen years anymore.

yeah and who states that? the manufacturers website right?
Work in the business, watch them in the stores for 6-8 months for the 12-14 hours a day they are on, and see how they look when we go to sell them open box. Then we put the new model out and compare...it's like night and day. Then 6-8 months again, you are wowed again at how bright it is, how deep the blacks are, but in a few short months they fade. We don't leave our plasma's on VIVID or Dynamic, We set them to standard generally. I lived the experience, I see it at work daily...All the promises of "Pixel orbiting" that reduces burn in (NOT) the 65k til half life...I aint buying it. Plasma was a good compromise til LCD could get up to speed, but Like sony...I aint investing any more into it.