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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,334
    edited February 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    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.

    No you didn't...:eek::eek::eek:

    Seems funny that I got rid of 2 Samsung's for my Pioneer...:D

    Just kidding...Sammy's are great TV's

    Go with Panasonic!
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited February 2009
    Conradicles wrote: »
    No you didn't...:eek::eek::eek:

    Seems funny that I got rid of 2 Samsung's for my Pioneer...:D

    Just kidding...Sammy's are great TV's

    Go with Panasonic!



    I never said Samsung had a better picture than Pioneer just stated that a great picture and fairly priced makes them #1 in the market.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited February 2009
    Conradicles wrote: »
    No you didn't...:eek::eek::eek:

    Seems funny that I got rid of 2 Samsung's for my Pioneer...:D

    Just kidding...Sammy's are great TV's

    Go with Panasonic!



    My 52 inch emotiva will kick your Pioneers butt.:p
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited February 2009
    MikeC78 wrote: »
    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.

    Awesome CS from VE, Rob is a very good guy and takes care of the customer. Bought my SC07 from him.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited February 2009
    Sherardp wrote: »
    Awesome CS from VE, Rob is a very good guy and takes care of the customer. Bought my SC07 from him.

    Damn straight. I just took delivery of a Pioneer Elite Pro-111FD a few days ago from him.

    I called up the delivery company to confirm my delivery date, which in turn found out that they were going to deliver the unit "curb-side". I said hell no, you guys were suppose to deliver the unit with two guys in home. I immediately called Robert about the issue and stated what was going on, not even ten minutes later the delivery company calls me back apologizing about the mistake and will delivery the unit via white glove immediately. Kudos to Robert, best customer service ever with a direct line to the man himself and not on hold all day with some machine.
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  • devani
    devani Posts: 1,497
    edited February 2009
    don't buy higher priced TV, you know the price will come down....having said that, unless you are in bright area of the house, there won't be too much difference in depth on black color.

    calibraton DVD's are cheap and you can rent one from blockbuster and return it afterwards. early models have cloud problems. that's almost a thing of the past but it's not gone.

    I have samsung LCD TV and it's also my computer monitor which also is my HTPC...I notice cloud when there's no source when powered on. but it's not a problem when you are watching TV or using it as computer monitor.
    Video: LG 55LN5100/Samsung LNT4065F
    Receiver: HK AVR445
    Source: OPPO BDP-93
    HT: POLK SPEAKERS RTi6, FXi3, CSi5, VTF-3 MK2
    2Ch system: MC2105, AR-XA, AR-2A, AR9, BX-300, OPPO BDP-83
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  • pablo_rodz
    pablo_rodz Posts: 331
    edited February 2009
    MikeC78 wrote: »
    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.


    That's what I thought. I will look at Valueelectronics. thanks
    HT:
    Projector - JVC HD100, 100" Fixed Screen, A/V Receiver - Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH, Power Conditioner - Panamax M5300-EX, BluRay - Sony PS3, (2) ADCOM GFA 555 Bridged, Speakers - LSi 15, LSi C, LSi FX, Sub - 12" M&K VX-1250.

    Living Room:
    Schiit Saga, Parasound HCA-600, OPPO BDP-103D, LSi7
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  • pablo_rodz
    pablo_rodz Posts: 331
    edited February 2009
    Guys what about extended warranties? I usualy don't buy them, but a $3000 purchase its different...
    HT:
    Projector - JVC HD100, 100" Fixed Screen, A/V Receiver - Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH, Power Conditioner - Panamax M5300-EX, BluRay - Sony PS3, (2) ADCOM GFA 555 Bridged, Speakers - LSi 15, LSi C, LSi FX, Sub - 12" M&K VX-1250.

    Living Room:
    Schiit Saga, Parasound HCA-600, OPPO BDP-103D, LSi7
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited February 2009
    pablo_rodz wrote: »
    Guys what about extended warranties? I usualy don't buy them, but a $3000 purchase its different...

    I'm going to do that myself, a couple hundred extra dollars isn't a bad deal. Robert gives an extended 3 year warranty from MACK for like an additional $275. A total of 5 years and it's in-home warranty. Thanks for reminding me, I believe you have 30 days from the purchase to grab the extended warranty.
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  • MSALLA
    MSALLA Posts: 1,602
    edited February 2009
    pablo_rodz wrote: »
    Guys what about extended warranties? I usualy don't buy them, but a $3000 purchase its different...

    I never buy the warranty but I did on my TV and I've used it. It's worth the few hundred to have that safty net. On TV's the warranty seems to cover just about anything that could go wrong.
    Michael


    Samsung 50" HD DLP
    Yamaha RX-V2500
    (2) Outlaw 200
    Adcom GFA 555
    Sony BDP300
    Denon 2900 DVD
    Lsi9's mains
    Lsi7's rear
    Lsic center
    12.1 SVS driver in 4.53 cuft. tube
    Harmony 880
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  • digitalvideo
    digitalvideo Posts: 983
    edited February 2009
    MikeC78 wrote: »
    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.

    Yup, I've bought from there too, good place to buy. I've also bought from www.dealcost.com www.vanns.com www.powersellernyc.com www.beyondplasma.com
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited February 2009
    I'm not saying you'd have any issues receiving the product, it's the warranty if you encounter issues down the road and your warranty is simply void. It's important purchasing an expensive Pioneer Elite from an authorized retailer for that reason, especially when you can get it cheaper or for about the same price from VE.
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  • slenap
    slenap Posts: 10
    edited February 2009
    pablo_rodz wrote: »
    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

    Perhaps, you might want to take a look at LCD TV ratings. Knowing the pros and cons is also a good way of determining whether it is best or not. The expert reviews are a good source for that.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited February 2009
    Check out the new issue of Consumer Report. (Best Tv's)
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  • pablo_rodz
    pablo_rodz Posts: 331
    edited February 2009
    Well I bit the bullet...

    I just ordered the Pio Kuro Elite PDP-111FD, Can't wait!!!

    I got it from Valueelectronics.com Great people to deal with...
    HT:
    Projector - JVC HD100, 100" Fixed Screen, A/V Receiver - Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH, Power Conditioner - Panamax M5300-EX, BluRay - Sony PS3, (2) ADCOM GFA 555 Bridged, Speakers - LSi 15, LSi C, LSi FX, Sub - 12" M&K VX-1250.

    Living Room:
    Schiit Saga, Parasound HCA-600, OPPO BDP-103D, LSi7
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited February 2009
    Congrats....Great choice! You'll be happy.

    cnh
    Currently orbiting Bowie's Blackstar.!

    Polk Lsi-7s, Def Tech 8" sub, HK 3490, HK HD 990 (CDP/DAC), AKG Q701s
    [sig. changed on a monthly basis as I rotate in and out of my stash]
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited February 2009
    pablo_rodz wrote: »
    Well I bit the bullet...

    I just ordered the Pio Kuro Elite PDP-111FD, Can't wait!!!

    I got it from Valueelectronics.com Great people to deal with...

    Congrats!:) Let us know how you like it...
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  • pablo_rodz
    pablo_rodz Posts: 331
    edited February 2009
    I will...

    I should receive it in about a week. The price-matched the wall mount to what Amazon had:D
    HT:
    Projector - JVC HD100, 100" Fixed Screen, A/V Receiver - Pioneer Elite VSX-92TXH, Power Conditioner - Panamax M5300-EX, BluRay - Sony PS3, (2) ADCOM GFA 555 Bridged, Speakers - LSi 15, LSi C, LSi FX, Sub - 12" M&K VX-1250.

    Living Room:
    Schiit Saga, Parasound HCA-600, OPPO BDP-103D, LSi7
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  • digitalvideo
    digitalvideo Posts: 983
    edited February 2009
    pablo_rodz when you get the chance hook it up to a Pioneer reciever and Pioneer blu ray player, they work even better when connected together.
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  • mcs2000si
    mcs2000si Posts: 57
    edited March 2009
    I have the 58" Sammy 650 plasma and LOVE IT! I looked at the Kuro as well but it was just too much for me. Its the best TV out there but if you dont have the extra money then dont get it. Nothing worse than buyers remorse. YOu will always be happy with the TV in your budget b/c you will be able to pay your other bills. Just not worth it in these economic times. Check out this link and it will help you dial your TV in with picture settings to get it close to 6500k without paying $300 for a calibration tech to do it. Once again i love it and all of my friends hate me because my tv is so much better than theirs. One more thing. Its different when you get it home because you dont have a Kuro sitting next to it to compare it to. Seriously you will love the TV. I got mine for $2699 at best buy on a price match. they are hurting so dont settle for their **** sales price. good luck!

    http://reviews.plasmatvbuyingguide.com/plasmatvreviews/samsung-pn58a650-review.html

    -Matt
    Samsung 58" 650 Plasma
    Panamax M5300-PM
    Pioneer Elite VSX94 Receiver
    PS3 Blu-ray
    Comcast DVR
    Polk 2 RTi 10 fronts (Bi-wired)
    Polk CSi 5 Center
    Polk FXi3 rears
    Polk DSW Pro 600
    Harmony one remote
    Monster cable speaker wire and HDMI's
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