Hitachi RPTV's

acdds
acdds Posts: 253
edited December 2003 in Electronics
I've noticed a few members have the S ultravision series (i.e. 57S500 or 700). Have any of you compared the S to the F series(i.e. 57F500)? I have done searches and can't find a whole lot of info. If anyone has websites that have a lot of RPTV info, I would really appreaciate it!
Receiver = Denon AVR-3803
DVD = Denon DV-2900
Fronts = SDA SRS 2.3TL's
(Carver m1.5t)
Center = CSi40
Side surrounds = Fxi30's
Sony 12" sub
TV = Hitachi 57F500

Bedroom rig:
Pioneer SX-1050 receiver
Rti38's
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  • PolkThug
    PolkThug Posts: 7,532
    edited December 2003
    I don't know the details, but I have seen the F and the S side-by-side, and the S picture looks much better(more crisp). I recommend the 57S500, I have the 700, but I never use the built-in tuner since Time Warner gives you an HD tuner that you have to use regardless of your tv.

    Regards,
    PolkThug
    Never Forget
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  • Dr. Spec
    Dr. Spec Posts: 3,780
    edited December 2003
    I compared both recently - go with the S; it's a better picture, but the F was also most excellent. Hitachi has really been doing its homework as of recent.

    A co-worker bought the 57" S and is running Signal Cable component video and a Denon 1200 and it's an outstanding picture.
    "What we do in life echoes in eternity"

    Ed Mullen (emullen@svsound.com)
    Director - Technology and Customer Service
    SVS
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  • Terrax
    Terrax Posts: 483
    edited December 2003
    You can go to Hitachi's web site and compare spec's, but yes, the S series is superior to the F series. I used to have the spec's memorized, but it's been awhile. If you are looking for the best info regarding your question, I would recommend checking out the AVS Forum @ www.avsforum.com under the link to RPTV's then do a search for Hitachi or a particular model number. Those guys are always up on the lastest in whats hot. When I purchased my 51S500, AVS Forum is where I got most of my info. Hope this may help.

    Regards,
    Terry
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  • Mazeroth
    Mazeroth Posts: 1,585
    edited December 2003
    The F series uses a 4 element gun while the S series uses a 5 element gun. The S series uses an anti-glare screen protector while the F series tends to get more glare using a cheaper protector. The S series also has a multimedia card slot on the front for viewing pictures off a digital camera. We bought my Dad the 51F500 as a birthday gift and it looks amazing. I work for a large retailer and got it at cost so that's the only reason he got such a nice gift LoL! If you have light control in the room I'd say save your money and get the F series; if light is a problem I'd go with the S series.
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