PICK the Better Big Screen Picture

kevhed72
kevhed72 Posts: 5,155
edited October 2010 in Electronics
1. Mitsubishi 65" DLP model 835
or
2. Panasonic 65" plasma model S2
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited October 2010
    Panny...............
    Polk Audio Surround Bar 360
    Mirage PS-12
    LG BDP-550
    Motorola HD FIOS DVR
    Panasonic 42" Plasma
    XBOX 360[/SIZE]

    Office stuff

    Allied 395 receiver
    Pioneer CDP PD-M430
    RT8t's & Wharfedale Diamond II's[/SIZE]

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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,155
    edited October 2010
    Knucklehead wrote: »
    Panny...............

    even though the S2 is the "entry level" panel??
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited October 2010
    kevhed72 wrote: »
    even though the S2 is the "entry level" panel??

    Kev...Im just not a huge fan of DLP technology the whole bulb color wheel thing dosent appeal to me. A friend of mine had a Sony DLP he was out $300 once the bulb went after about 2 years. Also he had problems with his TV shutting down in the middle of programming which Sony told him was due to excessive heat build up. My Panny hasnt skipped a beat in the 3 years Ive owned it.
    Polk Audio Surround Bar 360
    Mirage PS-12
    LG BDP-550
    Motorola HD FIOS DVR
    Panasonic 42" Plasma
    XBOX 360[/SIZE]

    Office stuff

    Allied 395 receiver
    Pioneer CDP PD-M430
    RT8t's & Wharfedale Diamond II's[/SIZE]

    Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music. ~Ronald Reagan
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  • Pycroft
    Pycroft Posts: 1,961
    edited October 2010
    I'd take LCD or Plasma over DLP anyday of the week, and twice on Sunday!

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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited October 2010
    Depending on your budget there's other options out there.

    Pioneer Plasma (best on the market but very pricey)
    Samsung LCD or Plasma (great PQ without a lot of $$$)
    Sony LCD (great PQ)

    skip the DLP Technology.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,545
    edited October 2010
    I have a DLP, and it is serving me well--but my next HDTV will be plasma.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Source: Rotel CD14MkII CD Player - Speakers: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • ryanjoachim
    ryanjoachim Posts: 2,046
    edited October 2010
    Don't rag so hard on DLP's guys. Yes, it is an aging technology and yes, Plasma and LCD have passed it in quality.

    However, from a budget standpoint you can't go wrong with a DLP if you want a large screen at an affordable price.

    You can get a top model DLP 72" for around $2k, and have a beautiful picture. The price for anything over 55" for a good LCD or Plasma is still prohibitive to most people, although you certainly get better quality for the price. For me, it wasn't worth the extra cost when I got my Mitsu 65" 3 years ago. Now my mother-in-law has it, and just now had to replace the bulb...after almost 3 years of constant-on watching.
    MrNightly wrote: »
    "Dr Dunn admitted that his research could also be interpreted as evidence that women are shallower than men. He said: "Let's face it - there's evidence to support it."
    mystik610 wrote: »
    Best Buy is for people who don't know any better. Magnolia is for people who don't know any better and have more money to spend.
    My System:


    TV: SAMSUNG UN55B7000 55" 1080p LED HDTV
    HTPC: Chromecast w/ Plex Media Server. Media streamed from Media Server.
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited October 2010
    Panny all day.. I am just not a fan of DLP tech. My Brother in Law has a 56" DLP and Likes my 42" Panny Plasma more. How is that for a comparison
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  • bsoko2
    bsoko2 Posts: 1,449
    edited October 2010
    My Sammy is a 61" DLP with LED light source. Told the light would last longer then the set. Fantastic picture!
    My 2012 HT Room - http://www.avsforum.com/t/1416077/bsoko2-new-ht-june-2012
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  • grif32
    grif32 Posts: 267
    edited October 2010
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Depending on your budget there's other options out there.

    Pioneer Plasma (best on the market but very pricey)
    Samsung LCD or Plasma (great PQ without a lot of $$$)
    Sony LCD (great PQ)

    skip the DLP Technology.

    I would skip Sony LCD's. Overpriced TV's. Paying for the name. Depending on his budget I would look at the following:

    Panny Plasma
    Samsung Plasma
    LG LED/LCD

    Sony doesn't even come in mind anymore for TV's since they are so overpriced.

    LG makes some really really nice sets right now.

    Panny is still king IMHO, they make sweet TV's which are priced perfect.
    (3) PS3's, Xbox 360, (2) Wii's and Nintendo NES
    (2) Panny DMPBDT110 3D Standalone Players
    Panny 60" 3D Plasma TC-60ST30
    Panny 50" Plasma TC-P50G10
    Panny 50" 3D TV TC-P50GT25
    Denon AVR-891
    Harmoney One Remote
    Polk Monitor 70's,Polk CS2, Polk Monitor 40's
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  • grif32
    grif32 Posts: 267
    edited October 2010
    kevhed72 wrote: »
    1. Mitsubishi 65" DLP model 835
    or
    2. Panasonic 65" plasma model S2


    Without a doubt the Panny S2 not even close.
    (3) PS3's, Xbox 360, (2) Wii's and Nintendo NES
    (2) Panny DMPBDT110 3D Standalone Players
    Panny 60" 3D Plasma TC-60ST30
    Panny 50" Plasma TC-P50G10
    Panny 50" 3D TV TC-P50GT25
    Denon AVR-891
    Harmoney One Remote
    Polk Monitor 70's,Polk CS2, Polk Monitor 40's
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  • ryanjoachim
    ryanjoachim Posts: 2,046
    edited October 2010
    Joe08867 wrote: »
    Panny all day.. I am just not a fan of DLP tech. My Brother in Law has a 56" DLP and Likes my 42" Panny Plasma more. How is that for a comparison

    "How is that for a comparison?" - It's just what it is...his opinion.
    MrNightly wrote: »
    "Dr Dunn admitted that his research could also be interpreted as evidence that women are shallower than men. He said: "Let's face it - there's evidence to support it."
    mystik610 wrote: »
    Best Buy is for people who don't know any better. Magnolia is for people who don't know any better and have more money to spend.
    My System:


    TV: SAMSUNG UN55B7000 55" 1080p LED HDTV
    HTPC: Chromecast w/ Plex Media Server. Media streamed from Media Server.
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  • RCFGuitars
    RCFGuitars Posts: 159
    edited October 2010
    grif32 wrote: »
    Without a doubt the Panny S2 not even close.

    I agree
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    Panasonic TC-P65V10 65" Plasma
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited October 2010
    Can you go projector/screen in that room? For the price your about to spend on a 65" you can have 100-110 inch screen/projector in HD glory.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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  • ryanjoachim
    ryanjoachim Posts: 2,046
    edited October 2010
    What's the price difference between the 2 TV's?
    MrNightly wrote: »
    "Dr Dunn admitted that his research could also be interpreted as evidence that women are shallower than men. He said: "Let's face it - there's evidence to support it."
    mystik610 wrote: »
    Best Buy is for people who don't know any better. Magnolia is for people who don't know any better and have more money to spend.
    My System:


    TV: SAMSUNG UN55B7000 55" 1080p LED HDTV
    HTPC: Chromecast w/ Plex Media Server. Media streamed from Media Server.
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited October 2010
    Honestly I have both tv's, only my Mitsubishi is a 73" and my Panny is a 50". Between the two i'd take the Plasma, however my dlp has a great picture and isn't half as bad as everyone makes them out to be.
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  • spock 2054
    spock 2054 Posts: 163
    edited October 2010
    kevhed72 wrote: »
    1. Mitsubishi 65" DLP model 835
    or
    2. Panasonic 65" plasma model S2

    I have a 65 inch Mits - owned it since Dec 2006. One bulb replacment under the Circuit Ciity (rip) extended warranty at close to 6000 hours. No problems. Some fan noise, but no glare thanks to the matte finish on the screen. Asking what tv has a better picture is subjective. I preferred the frameless look of the Mitsubishi - it's all picture. The DLP RPTV offers a bigger screen at a great price point. You can get a 73 inch DLP for the price of the Panasonic 65 inch plasma. I would love that 82 inch Mits, but my wife would put me and the tv out on the street...:mad:

    The Panasonic offers better off axis viewing angles, and a slightly more accurate picture, (better black levels) but consumes more energy than a DLP tv.

    With the Mits, factor in replacing bulbs. Calibrate for a longer bulb lifespan.

    My next set will probably be a Panasonic plasma.
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  • spock 2054
    spock 2054 Posts: 163
    edited October 2010
    Knucklehead wrote: »
    Kev...Im just not a huge fan of DLP technology the whole bulb color wheel thing dosent appeal to me. A friend of mine had a Sony DLP he was out $300 once the bulb went after about 2 years. Also he had problems with his TV shutting down in the middle of programming which Sony told him was due to excessive heat build up. My Panny hasnt skipped a beat in the 3 years Ive owned it.

    Sony never manufactured a tv with DLP - they used their variant of LCOS called SXRD.

    Silicon X-tal Reflective Display
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicon_X-tal_Reflective_Display

    Those Sony rear projection sets were notorious for optical block failures. Sony extended the warranty period on that component..
    polk monitor 70's
    center - polk monitor cs2
    surround - polk monitor 60's
    surround back - jbl e10
    sub - velodyne dps 12
    sub - polk psw110
    avr/pre-amp - onkyo tx-nr809
    amp - adcom gfa-5500
    amp - carver av405
    display - sharp lc70le847u
    tv - silicon dust hd homern
    blu-ray - oppo bdp-103
    hd dvd- toshiba hd xa2
    control - logitech harmony one
    turntable - technics sl1500 mkII
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  • Knucklehead
    Knucklehead Posts: 3,602
    edited October 2010
    spock 2054 wrote: »
    Sony never manufactured a tv with DLP - they used their variant of LCOS called SXRD.

    Silicon X-tal Reflective Display
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicon_X-tal_Reflective_Display

    Those Sony rear projection sets were notorious for optical block failures. Sony extended the warranty period on that component..

    My bad...He told me it was a Samsung.
    Polk Audio Surround Bar 360
    Mirage PS-12
    LG BDP-550
    Motorola HD FIOS DVR
    Panasonic 42" Plasma
    XBOX 360[/SIZE]

    Office stuff

    Allied 395 receiver
    Pioneer CDP PD-M430
    RT8t's & Wharfedale Diamond II's[/SIZE]

    Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music. ~Ronald Reagan
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,155
    edited October 2010
    ryanjoachim wrote: »
    What's the price difference between the 2 TV's?
    The Panasonic is about 300 more.
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  • Monster Jam
    Monster Jam Posts: 919
    edited October 2010
    This is an easy choice, as can be illustrated by the votes. DLP has a good picture and is going to be cheeper than the Plasma, but the advantages of the plasma are just to great.

    Improved reliability and mounting versatility are at the top of the advantage list.

    I'd be surprised if DLP wasn't killed off outright in 2011.
    Do you hear that buzzing noise? :confused:
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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited October 2010
    Panny for sure if it's my money. Oh yeah it was my money lol. See sig for more info :D
    "They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety, deserve neither liberty nor safety."
    Benjamin Franklin, February 17th, 1775.

    "The day that I have to give up my constitutional rights AND let some dude rub my junk...well, let's just say that it's gonna be a real bad day for the dude trying to rub my junk!!"
    messiah, November 23rd, 2010
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited October 2010
    Panasonic S2
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited October 2010
    ryanjoachim wrote: »
    "How is that for a comparison?" - It's just what it is...his opinion.

    Sorry if I hit a sore spot.
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  • nhhiep
    nhhiep Posts: 877
    edited October 2010
    I've this same 65S2 for 3 months now and love it. I'd pick LCD before DLP. But plasma has the best of both; thinness, refresh speed, black level, viewing angle. plus there is no flat panel at this size and price with any brand.

    my Rti8s and CSi5 look tiny next to this S2
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