TV Help

[MarineHawk]

Originally Posted by KenP

Forgot to mention:

If you're going to wall mount the TV, which I doubt you are since you didn't mention it, then get the Plasma. Otherwise, get a rear projection.

I just had one of these installed: http://www.hometheatermag.com/plasma...ioneerpdp5070/
(It's actually the 5071, which is the same thing, but I think Best Buy created a new nomenclature so that it would not have to price match).

I didn't have much time to research the TV (only about 90 minutes - new baby, work killing me, bought on Christmas Eve, etc...). We got some $600 flexo-wall mount too. Put it up about 4 ft high in a corner. If they make better 50-inch wall-mounted TVs, I'd believe it, but I'd be amazed. It's awesome. Picture on DVDs or HD is unbelievable. My wife and I will never go to the theater again.

That being said, these guys say that DLP does better than Plasma above 6,500 ft: http://www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com/dlpvsplasmatv.html

[ZigsRig]

Adam,

I have never had a problem with any of the Plasmas that i have for work (22 of them). I know a lot fo people say that there are high altituse issues with them, however, i have not had any. I fi had a chance to do it all over again, i would use DLP. that is what we are using as our "main" tv's going in the new store in Cheyenne. Everything else will be 32-42inch LCD's

Zig

[H2 Doberman]

FWIW I have a 42 inch panasonic plasma in my bedroom and a 50 inch philips plasma in my livingroom and have never had an issue with either one. I wanted to get another panasonic but the wife liked the philips because of the ambilight! I don't know from first hand but have read that if you are really into sports than an LCD is not the way to go. The article said that the image would leave a trail behind it if it was moving fast. Sounds like BS to me. Can anyone confirm?

[robb]

I have a 50 inch Pioneer Elite in my great room. A 42 inch Samsung in my bedroom and in my office. I am partial to plasma's myself but I have seen many flat panel LCD's and some DLP's with just as good picture. My main reason for going plasma is simply the ability to mount on the wall and hide all of the wiring behing the wall. I like the clean look.

[usetosellhummer]

It's a mess with so much out there. good luck! I gave up for now and will wait fro the tube to blow

[BlueHUMMERH2]

I'd say look at Costco because if you get one, and don't like it, you can simply take it back and try another one, which is great for TV's. Also, if it blows up, take it back, no questions asked.

Some HiFi Home Theater TV, Audio Systems, DVD players reviews and technical info

You definately want to get a 1080p set because that's the highest resolution and most are going that direction now.

Unfortunately, HDMI appears to be the only input with 1080p... Find V1.3 if you can.

Here's some sets (various prices):

Sceptre 42" LCD HDTV 1080p

Sony Bravia 46" 1080P LCD HDTV

Sharp 1080P 52" LCD HDTV



Mitsubishi Diamond Series 1080P DLP HDTV

Mitsubishi review In fact, it's Cnet's Best Overall HDTV...



This is a good audio system at a reasonable price:
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Onkyo...oductDetail.do

If you want a kick-ass audio system, and price isn't a factor:
http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=...ss=Systems&p=i

Denon makes some of the best systems too, and DVD players.

[Bully13]

Originally Posted by H2 Doberman

FWIW I have a 42 inch panasonic plasma in my bedroom and a 50 inch philips plasma in my livingroom and have never had an issue with either one. I wanted to get another panasonic but the wife liked the philips because of the ambilight! I don't know from first hand but have read that if you are really into sports than an LCD is not the way to go. The article said that the image would leave a trail behind it if it was moving fast. Sounds like BS to me. Can anyone confirm?

I don't know if LCD has gotten any better, but my LCD projection (52 inch panansonic) does pixilate if the images are variant enough (ie fast moving cameras at a football game). That is to say, the image comes out looking "blocky" during fast action sequences.

I have a 42 inch panasonic plasma in the bedroom and no pixilation occurs. Also, the colors are much more vibrant on the plasma (Granted, it's smaller and not projected).