Looking for a new TV

pablo_rodz

Hello, I need your thoughts. I'm looking for a new TV. I've done a lot of research, but I'm still undecided. My budget i's about $3000 - $3200 including the wall mount. I watch mostly HD TV and Movies (blue ray), no gaming. The room has 3 windows but they are covered 95% of the time, so it's not too bright in the room. I want to replace my current 55" mitsubishi rear projection tv.

I want plasma for the picture quality, but I'm not sure about the life span of plasma vs LCD. I want a tv that last more than 5 years. We watch an average of 4-6 hrs. of tv daily.

These are the Plasma sets I've been looking at;
Pioneer 6020 - but it's out of budget
Panasonic - TH-58PZ800u very good set, can be had for $2500
Samsung - PN58-550 or 650 - Blacks not as deep as the two above.

For LCD I would go with either Smasung LN52-650 or Sony XBR6 (52")

What do you guys think? what wall mounts should I look at?

Thanks to all

MikeC78

Since the Pioneer is out of your price range, I'd get the Panny PZ800U. I've had my Panny 8UK plasma for about 4 years now and it's still working as good as new.

wingnut4772

I'd save a bit for the 6020. I have one and it's the best display I have ever owned and I have been through probably 6 in the past 3 years.

MikeC78

wingnut4772 wrote: »

I'd save a bit for the 6020. I have one and it's the best display I have ever owned and I have been through probably 6 in the past 3 years.

Save a bit?

leroyjr1

Samsung LCD 950, 850, 750, 650 series are all good and priced to sell.

metal83

leroyjr1 wrote: »

Samsung LCD 950, 850, 750, 650 series are all good and priced to sell.

Can't go wrong with any of these.

wingnut4772

MikeC78 wrote: »

Save a bit?

Didn't you say it was out of your budget?

wingnut4772

leroyjr1 wrote: »

Samsung LCD 950, 850, 750, 650 series are all good and priced to sell.

I have a 52" 750 in the bedroom. It's ok.

bruss

monprice.com has wallmounts..

leroyjr1

wingnut4772 wrote: »

I have a 52" 750 in the bedroom. It's ok.

Samsung is the #1 selling TV for a reason. Great picture at low prices. You could buy 2 or 3 750's for what a Pioneer Elite Kuro costs.

metal83

wingnut4772 wrote: »

I have a 52" 750 in the bedroom. It's ok.

Did you calibrate it at all, or are u just using the torch settings right out of the box?

pablo_rodz

Should I stick with the plasma or should I go with LCD.
Priorities are:
(1) Picture Quality
(2) life-span

pablo_rodz

wingnut4772 wrote: »

I'd save a bit for the 6020. I have one and it's the best display I have ever owned and I have been through probably 6 in the past 3 years.

I know it's the best, but I really don't want to go over $3000. I could afford it, but I just don't want to... I would by the 5020, but I dont want anything under 52".

MikeC78

wingnut4772 wrote: »

Didn't you say it was out of your budget?

pablo_rodz wrote: »

My budget i's about $3000 - $3200 including the wall mount.

His budget, not mine.:)

MikeC78

pablo_rodz wrote: »

Should I stick with the plasma or should I go with LCD.
Priorities are:
(1) Picture Quality
(2) life-span

Life-span is really no different between the two. With your number one priority, I'd go PLASMA for sure.

Remember, the Pioneer Kuro's have the darkest blacks of them all. I'd say the Panny is a close second.

CaligulaPolk

I strongly recommend 58" Panasonic Viera TH-PZ800U unit. (click the link to take you for more info) this tv is mounted on my wall, and LOVING IT!!!! Not a bad price (2500 with no tax and shipped, u save over 1 thousand dollars) and I recommend you go for it!!!! Seriously go for this tv and you wont regret at all!!

for Mount click here


ALL LESS 3000 dollars for sure!!!! some left money goes to hdmi or take your wife out to dinner...

jdwmap

For the mounts, I have been pretty happy with the quality from Peerless. There are a few online companies that ship for free and they end up being cheaper than Big Box stores.

They have a ton of different options and should be able to find exactly what you need there.

CaligulaPolk

MikeC78 wrote: »

I'd go PLASMA for sure.

Remember, the Pioneer Kuro's have the darkest blacks of them all. I'd say the Panny is a close second.

DAMN FOR SURE 99% close second. I m very impressed with my 58 " PZ800 colors and blacks very deep and crispy! VERY IMPRESSIVE TV!!!

MikeC78

CaligulaPolk wrote: »

DAMN FOR SURE 99% close second. I m very impressed with my 58 " PZ800 colors and blacks very deep and crispy! VERY IMPRESSIVE TV!!!

That is a very nice plasma, congrats.:)

I just wish my tv stand could hold the real estate of a display that large. I still think I did good, it will be holding the Pioneer Pro-111FD.:)

pablo_rodz

CaligulaPolk wrote: »

I strongly recommend 58" Panasonic Viera TH-PZ800U unit. (click the link to take you for more info) this tv is mounted on my wall, and LOVING IT!!!! Not a bad price (2500 with no tax and shipped, u save over 1 thousand dollars) and I recommend you go for it!!!! Seriously go for this tv and you wont regret at all!!

I've been looking at that Panasonic, I found it for $2330 shipped and no tax

What about the TH-PZ850U? Are the Picture calibration upgrades worth the extra $500?

for Mount click here


ALL LESS 3000 dollars for sure!!!! some left money goes to hdmi or take your wife out to dinner...

Hoe do you like that mount?

CaligulaPolk

pablo_rodz wrote: »

I've been looking at that Panasonic, I found it for $2330 shipped and no tax

What about the TH-PZ850U? Are the Picture calibration upgrades worth the extra $500?



Hoe do you like that mount?

not a big difference,

my brother in law ordered that mount. he loved it, im using my old mount that i already installed 2 years ago. But, i m strongly considering this one because it can extend if you need to pull or put wires behind tv, itd be easier to pull tv and put it back without needing assistance.

MikeC78

pablo_rodz wrote: »

I've been looking at that Panasonic, I found it for $2330 shipped and no tax

What about the TH-PZ850U? Are the Picture calibration upgrades worth the extra $500?



Hoe do you like that mount?

pablo-

Check out this link. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=167

There are two active threads toward the top on both of those Panny models. There is a lot of good info that site.

wingnut4772

metal83 wrote: »

Did you calibrate it at all, or are u just using the torch settings right out of the box?

Oh you are supposed to calibrate it? I had no clue! I just left it on big box showroom settings. :rolleyes::p

Not new to his rodeo. The 750 WAS my HT display. I was never satisfied with it completely even after following the AVS forum thread. I also had some pretty severe clouding issues and Best Buy replaced my original set. There is a reason the Kuro is more money. The Samsung 750 is a decent set though for the $$$$

CaligulaPolk

I didnt calibrate my tv, find it no necessary to do so, it came out of the box and im using vivid settings, im verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry satsified and no need to use DVE. I might as well try DVE and see if there better result. I DOUBT IT!!! Panny fan for life now!!

PABLO, ill jump 1 week ahead from you, YOU ARE WELCOME!!! Because you will be thanking me for the tv recommendation!!!!

pablo_rodz

CaligulaPolk wrote: »

I didnt calibrate my tv, find it no necessary to do so, it came out of the box and im using vivid settings, im verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry satsified and no need to use DVE. I might as well try DVE and see if there better result. I DOUBT IT!!! Panny fan for life now!!

PABLO, ill jump 1 week ahead from you, YOU ARE WELCOME!!! Because you will be thanking me for the tv recommendation!!!!

LOL!!! Thanks for your help!

Sherardp

You say the room isnt too bright, and windows are covered. How about the Panasonic 3000U front PJ and a 92-100inch screen. With the PQ of the 3000U it will surely surpass anything else mentioned and look like a huge plasma. Its a pretty bright PJ also, so some ambient light is a non issue.

digitalvideo

I have the Pioneer Elite Kuro Pro-111fd, a 50", best picture quality on the market. You can get it off ebay for under $2800 now, I should have waited to get it off ebay. Even the Pioneer's lowest end plasma has deeper blacks compared to any LCD or Panasonic plasma. If you want the best, go with the Pioneer Elite Pro-111fd.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Pioneer-Elite-PRO-111FD-50-Plasma-TV-NEW-UNOPENED-KURO_W0QQitemZ350169963629QQihZ022QQcategoryZ3320QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

metal83

wingnut4772 wrote: »

Oh you are supposed to calibrate it? I had no clue! I just left it on big box showroom settings. :rolleyes::p

I don't know you, and i don't know what you know or don't know. It was an honest question, didn't mean anything by it, i apologize. :rolleyes::p

MikeC78

digitalvideo wrote: »

I have the Pioneer Elite Kuro Pro-111fd, a 50", best picture quality on the market. You can get it off ebay for under $2800 now, I should have waited to get it off ebay. Even the Pioneer's lowest end plasma has deeper blacks compared to any LCD or Panasonic plasma. If you want the best, go with the Pioneer Elite Pro-111fd.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Pioneer-Elite-PRO-111FD-50-Plasma-TV-NEW-UNOPENED-KURO_W0QQitemZ350169963629QQihZ022QQcategoryZ3320QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Don't get it off Ebay! THey are not an authorized dealer for Pioneer Elite products and your 2 year warranty is void.

www.valueelectronics.com is an Authorized Elite Dealer and sells it for $2799 with free white glove delivery. He is an AVSforum sponsor. Great to deal with.

wingnut4772

metal83 wrote: »

I don't know you, and i don't know what you know or don't know. It was an honest question, didn't mean anything by it, i apologize. :rolleyes::p

Just don't let it happen again.

metal83

wingnut4772 wrote: »

Just don't let it happen again.

Yes ma'am!!! :eek: :rolleyes: