rear projection tv DLP or LCD

fozzi112

Hey guys,
Just want to see what your opinions are. Which would you go for? A DLP rear projection tv like: samsung, mitsubishi, etc...

OR

LCD rear projection like: sony, panasonic, etc...

Pls take into cost, quality of image and all of that, of course.
thanks.

opus

DLP or LCD,

a question that will start many wars. But if you decide on LCD then be sure to include Hitachi. Great sets and good after sale support if you need it.

kevin

fireshoes

I used to be DLP all the way, but this year's new LCD models have really made improvements in picture quality. I like the new Sony's as well as Hitachi's 810 series for LCD's. For DLP, look at Mitsubishi and Toshiba. I prefer the Mits on the DLP front because the Toshiba's really strugle with analog. My favorite of those four would be the Hitachi, which is also the brand of the traditional projection tv I own coincidentally.

gregure

I really like the look of LCD televisions myself, and if I had the moula I'd probably go for that.
However, the new DLP's look very good as well. The Mitsubishi models have been getting excellent reviews, and Mit is probably the most solid and long standing projection tv brand in the world. While at a high end dealer in town, I really studied the floor models on display for DLP's. While the Mits were nice, I found the picture to be just a bit washed out and dim (could have been the calibration of course). There was also a 50" Panasonic DLP that seemed to have a bit brighter picture, and deeper, more vibrant colors. The 50" Panasonic and 52" Mit were both $3500. Not a bad starting point for a large tv w/ better viewing angles than the old CRT projections.

Toxis

I do not believe that one technology is better than the other. I believe that a company can take a technology and make it better than someone else's TV though. For instance, I love the Mitsu DLP's, Hitachi's Cineform and JVC's HDILA. Three TV's, three technologies...

unc2701

I have a 50" panasonic LCD proj- No major complaints from me. The dark scenes do look a little washed out and the DLP's I've seen in the store do look a little better, but it's not bad enough for me to base a buying decision solely on that. I'd make a list of features you want, find some DLP's and LCD's that meet them and go from there. Oh, and always try to get the store let you tweak around with the brightness/ contrast/ etc. usuall they crank all of them all the way up the get a decent picture in a bright store.

okiepolkie

IMHO, I'd wait at least another year.
Wait until those technologies can display a full 1920 X 1080 so you have the best picture available in the future. There are a couple available right now, but you would have to spend at least $7000 on a 45" television.
I think DLP will be able to do that within a year's time and it should even provide a better qualitiy picture with colors too.

Have fun with whatever you get.

Zach

fireshoes

You'll start seeing the 1080p models roll out by May-June. I know that's the dates for the new Samsung's. the people at CES that saw the 1080p next to the 720p said there was no comparison. BTW, brightness on displays in a store environment is way overrated. Most tv's ship with 'torch' mode on. They are cranked way too hot. Whatever tv you buy, you should buy a dvd such as AVIA to help you set up your tv properly (available at the Polk store). Or if you really want it done right, get the tv ISF calibrated.

brettw22

I thought that the newer technologies didn't require the ISF calibration that plaged the CRT RP's of the past.

Avia or Sound Essentials, as I understand it, should be more than enough to do what needs to be done.....no?

fireshoes

The DLP's and LCD's shouldn't have geometry problems like the CRT's do, but can definitely benefit from having their colors, gray scale and contrast levels adjusted.

NCrewson

As an owner of an LCD rear projection I can say this. The quality of the picture is unfortunately not related to the technology you pick. Whether it is LCD or DLP there are some good ones out there (Sony, Hitachi, JVC, Mitsubishi) and some god awfull ones (RCA jumping to mind first). I can say that the new models do put mine to shame in certain areas but overall I'm very happy with my TV. A salesperson at a store recently told me that sports junkies tend to favour DLP for the higher refresh rate, while most others tend to favour the LCD. I can't honestly answer that as I am currently battling with my sattelite provider to get me the sports I want in HD.

Willow

NCrewson, glad to see you're around more often !!:cool:

ohskigod

Originally posted by NCrewson
A salesperson at a store recently told me that sports junkies tend to favour DLP for the higher refresh rate, while most others tend to favour the LCD. I can't honestly answer that as I am currently battling with my sattelite provider to get me the sports I want in HD.

that makes sence. i saw the superbowl in HD on a Mitsu DLP TV and it was awe inspiring. had it all over my PAnny LCD rear projetor (1-2 yrs older though)

jtgranby

I have a Panny 50" LCD RP. It is like speakers LCD VS DLP. You have to watch both, DLP has rainbow affect with some people and LCD has screendoor effect. I love my Panny price was right. Sony was way over priced. Buy what looks best to you and don't drive yourself crazy with salesman BS.
JT

fozzi112

thanks for all your input guys. i think i'll take your advice and wait another 6 more months (at least) to see the newer sets that come out.

gregure

I'm not sure how many of you are familiar with the Sony Qualia digital home theater projector (probably not many-it's $30,000). In regards to the DLP/LCD debate, Sony is going to be coming out with the Qualia 006, a 70" widescreen projection television that utilizes the same technology as the projector.
By the way, the Qualia projector is generally considered to be the world's best home theater projector, alongside such units as the Screenplay 777 from Infocus (also $30k).
This is an exciting prospect, considering the reviews the Qualia has gotten. I don't know how much the television will be, I'm sure very expensive, but I will look forward to seeing it when it becomes available. Apparently the set goes on sale in Japan this week.
Check out a photo here.