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recommend looking into a Sony xbr8+ THEY ARE THE BEST. 100k to 1 contrast the xbr10 have 1mil to 1. they all do 240hz refresh and full hd but might hit you at 3 grand but you get what you pay for.
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i prefer Plasma over LCD as well.... LED's look nice, but too new to know how they'll do in the long run. I have a Panasonic Plasma for about 5 years now... Zero issues and crystal clear image even tho it's not even HD.
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The LED TVs are really nice, but they are very new and still quite expensive at the moment. I know you're pretty close by in NJ. You may want to check out 6ave.com. I was able to get Best Buy to lower their price by $150 to match the 6ave.com price.
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09-16-2009, 08:11 PM | #28 |
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No true TV people here if you haven't mentioned the Pioneer 500M. It's a STEAL right now at $1700 for the BEST TV out there PERIOD. This set incorporates a lot of the features that were going to be in the 10th gen Kuro's, before Pioneer left the business. It's just a monitor, so no stand or speakers. It was made for the professional installer's where most people would have a surround system. THere are Pioneer stands and speakers out there that will fit.
http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.a...&sku=PRKRP500M This is a GREAT place to buy from if you want it broken in and calibrated: http://www.valueelectronics.com/ This is the "Shoot Out" with all the top models from the major players in the flat panel business. No one else is even close. http://www.valueelectronics.com/imag...0attendees.pdf
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09-16-2009, 09:55 PM | #29 |
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I export TV's for a living and would like to say I favor LCD's alot more than plasmas. Though plasmas look spectcular due to it's brightness and sharpness, LCD technologies has caught up and perform just as well. Lower electric bill alone is enough for alot people to choose LCD over plasma.
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Simply saying that its based on VOTES TAKEN is far to vague.
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09-17-2009, 02:15 AM | #32 |
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Since you really have no idea what you're talking about, go on AVS and search for "Shoot out" on the flat panel sections. This is a VERY well respected comparison. If you're really bored, you can search Youtube for the details of the Shoot Out.
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Totally agree. My dad has the xbr model that just below the xbr8 and it is awesome. 52" of sweetness. |
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Can't hear the fan noise in my plasma nor is it heavy. It's the one on the far right:
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As for contrast ratio, you are really fooled by marketing if you really think there is a true "100,000:1" contrast ratio. Sony hasn't been the leader in screens for quite awhile if you look at sales, reviews, etc..
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That was taken only halfway between my bed and the wall right after it was wall mounted. Imagine having to look at a 40" screen from 30 feet away. |
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That's why I said that it depended on bedroom size. You do need a bigger tv.
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It's unfortunate that Pioneer stopped making Plasmas. They have the best black levels but it isn't about black level. Some people care about aesthetics as well as PQ. Wall-mount a thick, heavy Elite? Some may not want to. Some may want a really flush mount 1" thick display. Inputs, gaming, motion blur, energy use, thickness, etc.. There are tons of other factors people take into consideration when buying a TV. Another factor is, there are a lot of Elites out there that are VERY hard to find now and some that are impossible to find brand new. Your "best" argument is very subjective and there is no single "best" period.
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I think Samsung is the only one actually out with a 1" think panel, but it didn't get very good reviews in Sound and Vision.
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Getting back on topic, the best recommendation to buying a TV is use your best judgment. To many people get caught up on buying TV's that are "THE BEST" based on someones opinion. From my personal experience; - 3/4 of all customer who had there TV's calibrated are not happy with the results. Most common response is " Picture is way to dark and dull" - An overwhelming majority want a TV to just "looks" better then there neighbors/friends/families - 90% all customer who just bought a new TV will never change the default picture settings Also everyone who knows a little about these TVs or has read a few major publications thinks they are a professional. Every one has an opinion and you know what they say about opinions........ Don't take anything I said seriously and buy what you think is best for you
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