Pic of the new plasma

steveinaz
steveinaz Posts: 19,538
edited January 2011 in Electronics
Not the best pic in the world, but you get the idea. Panasonic TC-P58S2, 58" plasma:
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2011
    Thanks to all who helped with suggestions, I'm very, very pleased.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • bopicasso
    bopicasso Posts: 878
    edited January 2011
    Nice setup! I own two Pannys and would not buy anything else for the money.
    Living Room setup: Pioneer Elite VSX-21TXH, Krell KAV 300i, PS Audio DL III DAC, Tyler Acoustics Taylo 7u, Dynaudio Audience 120C+, SVS 25/31PCI, B-P-T Clean Power Center, Ps3, Panny 50" S1 Plasma, Tekline speaker cables, Audio Art interconnects, and Pangea power cables.
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  • grimmace19
    grimmace19 Posts: 1,429
    edited January 2011
    Nice, I have the 65" s1 and love it so far!
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2011
    65" holy crap thats a monster!

    We watched Toy Story last night on BR, the picture/color and depth are outstanding.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited January 2011
    Holy Kokopelli ! That looks good, enjoy !:biggrin:
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited January 2011
    Congrats Steve on a fine TV. CNET.com has some good info on this model. I was trying to see if they calibrated settings for it but maybe I just missed it.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
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  • Polkie2009
    Polkie2009 Posts: 3,834
    edited January 2011
    WOW! That looks great Steve,just in time for the big games too. Seems like so many folks are getting new TV sets,it's 2011, I need to replace my 3 yr. old 22" Vizio with something bigger and better.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2011
    thsmith wrote: »
    Congrats Steve on a fine TV. CNET.com has some good info on this model. I was trying to see if they calibrated settings for it but maybe I just missed it.

    My settings via DVE are posted in the "help me pick a plasma" thread...

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1495700&postcount=56
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,728
    edited January 2011
    I went the other way, grabbing a 58" Samsung instead, but I'm also very pleased with it and am very happy I went with plasma over LCD.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,176
    edited January 2011
    Very nice TV!!!
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2011
    Thank you!
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • Erik Tracy
    Erik Tracy Posts: 4,673
    edited January 2011
    Yours is bigger than mine :biggrin:

    Gotta love a good sized plasma.

    I've got a 50" plasma in the family room and the kids have their 38" LCD in the play room.

    I've watched movies on both - prefer the plasma!

    H9: If you don't trust what you are hearing, then maybe you need to be less invested in a hobby which all the pleasure comes from listening to music.
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  • cheddar
    cheddar Posts: 2,390
    edited January 2011
    Looks great. Are you still thinking of wall mounting it? I live in earthquake country, so the piece of mind in bolting it to the wall was important. But it looks nice how it is.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2011
    Yes. Gotta order some longer HDMI cables, grab a wireworld cable raceway, and pick a mount.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited January 2011
    FYI....don't ever lay that puppy flat on it's back or face ! A real no no from what I've heard/read.:wink:
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2011
    We found that out when we arrived at Sears to pick it up. Luckily, we were able to tilt it enough to clear the trucks shell, then set it up straight once it was all the way in.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited January 2011
    I meant once it's out of the box, like when attaching a mount to the back of the TV. Too much torsional flex/stress, sumthin like that.:wink:
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited January 2011
    Very nice!!!
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited January 2011
    http://hdguru.com/setting-up-your-new-hdtv-2/1183/ :wink:

    If Santa delivered a new HDTV to your home today, use this list to help get your HDTV up, running and looking good. Please read the owner’s manual before proceeding.

    1) Get It Ready

    If it is flat, (LCD or Plasma) the HDTV may need attachment to its table stand (if you’re not wall mounting it.). This requires two or more people. Remember; NEVER LAY A FLAT TV ON ITS FACE OR BACK. HOLD IT UP (vertical) BY HAVING IT SUPPORTED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BEZEL THAT SURROUNDS THE SCREEN. TO KEEP THE SET VERTICAL HAVE SOMEONE HOLD IT UP TO KEEP IT FROM FALLING OVER UNTIL IT IS PROPERLY ATTACHED TO THE TABLE STAND. NEVER PLACE ANY PRESSURE ON THE SCREEN (SUCH AS YOU PALM) DON’T TOUCH THE SCREEN. IT DOESN’T TAKE MUCH PRESSURE TO CRACK IT! If the screen cracks, the HDTV is destroyed. Always lift by it by the bottom of the outside of the bezel; you may also steady it by grabbing the edges and sides of the bezel.

    An added note. While we still don’t recommend laying the TV on its face, the danger is reduced the smaller the screen size and the lighter the display. If you choose to ignore our warning, please make sure the surface you want to lay it on is perfectly flat with no packing materials , dirt or debris on the floor surface. If it is not perfectly flat, the pressure created by an object protruding above the floor can be sufficient to crack the screen, ruining your new HDTV and your holiday.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited January 2011
    nice plasma tv
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
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  • gfong
    gfong Posts: 1,079
    edited January 2011
    Awesome looking set, nice decor as well. :)
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  • outlander
    outlander Posts: 218
    edited January 2011
    Hi Steve,
    I had the same TC-P58S2 delivered to the house yesterday. I love the picture. I checked lots of reviews and looked and plenty of TVs before settling on this set. I started out thinking I was going to pick up an LCD but after comparing the LCD picture quality Vs plasma I had to go with plasma.
    Enjoy,
    O
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited January 2011
    steveinaz wrote: »
    My settings via DVE are posted in the "help me pick a plasma" thread...

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1495700&postcount=56

    Kewl, funny how you have to turn all those features off to get the best picture.

    Pretty standard doing this on all new TVs.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
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  • outlander
    outlander Posts: 218
    edited January 2011
    Steve,
    I see you posted that you selected HD size 2 over size 1 under aspect ratios. What is the advantage of 2 over 1?
    Thanks,
    O
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2011
    "HD Size 2" is actually correct (1080p) pixel-to-pixel scaling. Size 1 zooms the image 5% (thought to reduce nasties on the edge of broadcast screens). If the setting is grayed out, connect your bluray player to the input, and change the setting to HD Size 2; then reconnect your HDTV receiver back to the input. I think the TV is looking for a 1080p input before it will allow you to change the HD Size parameter, and the DirecTV only goes to 1080i (unless you have a 1080p PPV movie playing).
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2011
    thsmith wrote: »
    Kewl, funny how you have to turn all those features off to get the best picture.

    Pretty standard doing this on all new TVs.

    Color decoding looks very good (DVE blue screen pattern), though tint had to be bumped up (towards green) to perfect it. I hear this is normal for the S2 series in cinema mode. Also, don't assume sharpness to be set to "0". I found "0" to be a little soft, a setting of "12" had very slight ringing (DVE pattern), so I backed it down to "10" which was perfect.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2011
    outlander wrote: »
    Hi Steve,
    I had the same TC-P58S2 delivered to the house yesterday. I love the picture. I checked lots of reviews and looked and plenty of TVs before settling on this set. I started out thinking I was going to pick up an LCD but after comparing the LCD picture quality Vs plasma I had to go with plasma.
    Enjoy,
    O

    If you don't already have it, get you a DVE cal disc. My settings will get you in the ballpark, but every set is different (as well as in-room lighting).
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • grif32
    grif32 Posts: 267
    edited January 2011
    steveinaz wrote: »
    Color decoding looks very good (DVE blue screen pattern), though tint (towards green) had to be bumped up to perfect it. I hear this is normal for the S2 series in cinema mode. Also, don't assume sharpness to be set to "0". I found "0" to be a little soft, a setting of "12" had very slight ringing (DVE pattern), so I backed it down to "10" which was perfect.

    Remember everyone's Tv is different some will say there set at 0 is perfect some will say 10 or 12. It's different on each TV.

    Congrats and enjoy it.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited January 2011
    Correct, my point exactly--bottom line, calibrate it.
    Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited January 2011
    I have a friend that does ISF calibration and he has stopped providng that service since most TVs now days are 92% the way there.
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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