Plasma TV purchase help needed

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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
    edited April 2007
    Looked at a SONY 50-IN LCD GRAND WEGA tonite as well as a Samsung DLP and the Panny TH-42PX60U Plasma. They all looked nice but I think I liked the plasma a little better, but the Sony was really interesting. I can go up in screen size for about the same price. I think the 50" would be a tad too big. I've heard too many bad things about the Samsung DLP's lately. I think I've narrowed it down to the Panny TH-42PX60U or TH-42PX600U Plasma or the 46" Grand Wega. I can get the 46" Sony for $1145 shipped! Damn, so many choices :confused:
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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  • 66chevyIISS
    66chevyIISS Posts: 857
    edited April 2007
    Buy the biggest you can afford. You don't want to regret not going bigger later. I started my screen off at 126" then went to 134". Now when I go back to 126" it looks too small heh.
    My Home Theater (WIP):
    Panasonic AE900 Projector - 126" screen, XBOX 360, Pioneer BDP-320 Bluray
    Receiver: Denon AVR-1905
    Fronts: RTi6's, Center: CSi5, Surrounds: RTi4, Rears: Denon
    Dual Subs: PSW202, and behind the couch Denon 8"
    My showcase link:
    Media Room pics
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
    edited April 2007
    Yeah, in that room with all the 50" screens that little 42" looked pretty puny :)
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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  • JimBRICK
    JimBRICK Posts: 1,543
    edited April 2007
    Panasonic TH-42PX60U Plasma - $918.96 shipped (open box)
    that price is WILD get 2
    2 CHANNEL
    Speaker - Klipsch Heresy II
    Under construction
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  • jvarnadoe
    jvarnadoe Posts: 52
    edited April 2007
    If your room is bright or if you have windows behind your viewing area you might want to try the new Panasonic TH-42PX77U. It has an anti-glare coating that will cut down on room reflections.
    Polk collection:
    SDA SRS 2.3 w/RDO-194's
    SDA 2 w/Vampire BPHEX
    M5jr+
    CS245i
    RT15i
    RT25i
    RT35i
    LC65i x2
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
    edited April 2007
    I will have lots of windows, that's for sure. However, this is the Oregon coast so bright light may be a different story :D
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,907
    edited April 2007
    Man...what a tough decision!
    OK, I finally made up my mind and went with the Panasonic TH-42PH9UK. I got it for $1034.84 shipped, brand new. Panasonic has been offering a free 5 yr extended warranty on this model which helped make up my mind. This is just a display of course which is fine since I always plan on using a cable box or satellite receiver. I couldn't get channels via antenna anyway considering our remote location. I'll have to buy some accessories, like a stand and an HDMI board but supposedly these are (arguably) a little better displays than the consumer models. So, so far my little budget system is looking like this for the new house:
    Panasonic 42" plasma
    RC85i's x 5
    Oppo 971H DVD
    DirectTV dish
    Velodyne sub

    I still have to decide what to do about an AVR. I've got a Pioneer Elite that needs a little repair and I've got my Kenwood 6050 from my old living room setup. I may just say 'screw it' and go with the Kenwood. It's been a surpisingly good little receiver for me.
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited April 2007
    Congrats. I am sure you will be happy. My 50" Panasonic Plasma arrived today. Bring on the playoffs.
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
    NORTH of 60°
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  • Systems
    Systems Posts: 14,873
    edited April 2007
    Congrats to both you gentlemen on your new Pannys,you won't be dissapointed. I understand that the pro model also has more user adjustability compared to the consumer model.I much prefer the look of pro units thin black besel.
    Janmike ,the hockey in HD will be awesome on that 50".
    I have the baby 37PX60 and the Hockey and Nascar are a treat.
    Testing
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