plasmas

marvda1
marvda1 Posts: 4,911
edited December 2009 in Electronics
anyone compare the samsung pn42b400p3d ($548) to the panasonic tc42px14 ($568) plasmas?
which is better?

http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/tv-video/televisions/plasma-tv/PN42B400P3DXZA/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail


http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/shop/Televisions/All-VIERA-Flat-Panel-HDTVs/model.TC-42PX14_11002_7000000000000005702
Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
Puritan PSM156
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  • superjunior
    superjunior Posts: 1,632
    edited December 2009
    I read somewhere the samsungs plasmas run hot enough to fry an egg on
    panasonic th-50pz85u
    pioneer elite vsx-92txh
    pioneer elite bdp-05fd
    emotiva xpa-3
    monster power hdp 2550
    sa 8300 hd dvr
    sda 2b's
    fronts - rti a9's
    center - csi a6
    surrounds - fxi a6's
    sub - polk dsw pro 600
    harmony one
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  • dane_peterson
    dane_peterson Posts: 1,903
    edited December 2009
    I have the X1-series Panasonic, and am quite pleased. The only downside for me is no analog audio out... other than that a great TV at a great price!

    In general, Panasonic is known more for their plasma quality than Samsung.
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  • rayslifecycle
    rayslifecycle Posts: 511
    edited December 2009
    I too have a panny x-series and was also surprised that the only audio out was optical - not that I use it - but I thought it was a weird/expensive connection to spec and leave out the L/R analog connection....
    http://rayslifecycle.blogspot.com/
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,296
    edited December 2009
    My 2 yr old sammy does run hot but I think samsungs have gotten cooler running.

    I feel panasonic has steped up and either choice will be fine. Just look close at the extra features and get one. Either way ,you'll be happy I'm sure.Better than a comparably sized LCD too. Alot cheaper also.

    Now the LED back-lit LCDs from samsung look great but $$ Is required.
    Most people just listen to music and watch movies. I EXPERIENCE them.
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  • Rivrrat
    Rivrrat Posts: 2,101
    edited December 2009
    I have that Panny in our workout/Wii room, I haven't compared it with the Samsung, but I like it very much.

    I did compare it with a few 1080p lcd's and I liked the pic better. I also know a couple of other's that bought it because of the same reason. IMHO the blacks are very good on that set.
    My equipment sig felt inadequate and deleted itself.
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  • marvda1
    marvda1 Posts: 4,911
    edited December 2009
    think i have narrowed it down to two panasonic plasmas, the tc-42px14 ($548) and tc-42px1 ($599). question is the x1 worth the $51 difference?
    1. can get the x14 18 month no interest.
    2. x14 3 yr. extended $79.96 x1 5 yr. extended $200
    3. native contrast ratio x14 15,000:1 x1 30,000:1
    4. shades of graduation x14 4096 x1 5120
    5. sub pixel control x14 yes x1 no
    just about everything else equal, both are 2009 models.
    Amplifiers: Norma IPA 140, MasterSound Compact 845, Ayre v6xe, Consonance Cyber 800
    Preamp: deHavilland Ultraverve 3
    Dac: Sonnet Morpheus 2, Musical Paradise mp-d2 mkIII
    Transport: Jay's Audio CDT2 mk2, Lumin U1 mini
    Speakers: Rosso Fiorentino Volterra II
    Speaker Cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Organic Audio Organic Reference 2
    Interconnects: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2, Argento Organic Reference 2, Argento Organic 2
    Power Cables: Argento Organic Reference, Synergistic Research Foundation 10 and 12 ga.
    Digital cables: Crystal Clear Magnum Opus 2 bnc, Tellurium Q aes, Silnote Audio Poseidon Signature 2 bnc
    Puritan PSM156
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  • dvran
    dvran Posts: 280
    edited December 2009
    My new Samsung PNB550 does not run hot at all. If you put your hand over the top of it you feel some heat but nothing like the older models.

    Get the PNB550 series, they're Samsung's biggest bang for the buck plasma. Other than Samsung, go with Pioneer or Panasonic G or S1 series.
    ~Dan

    Projector: Epson 705HD on 106" DaLite
    TV: Samsung 50" Plasma PN50B550
    Receiver: Onkyo 607
    Fronts: Polk 1000i
    Center: Polk Csi40
    Rears: Polk Fxi30
    Sub: Velodyne Minivee 10
    PS3 and Xbox
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  • coolsax
    coolsax Posts: 1,826
    edited December 2009
    Yeah the new Sammys don't run hot and they have great picture quality. we've got a 50" upstairs and a 42" down and they run fairly cool with great PQ, that being said I don't think you could go wrong with either Samsung or Panasonic.
    Main 2ch -
    BlueSound Node->Ethereal optical cable->Peachtree Audio Nova 150->GoldenEar Triton 2+
    TT - Pro-ject Classic SB with Sumiko Bluepoint.

    TV 3.1 system -
    Denon 3500 -> Dynaudio Excite 32/22
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited December 2009
    I'm also shopping for a "Panny", found the site linked below among others, and have decided to go with a 50" G10 series. Best buy has a 50" 1080P U1 series for $899 online with an in-store pick up option. Ive read some bad reviews on the 720P X1 & X14 lines, not sure about Samsungs but they might be a better bet than either of the X1 orX14 models. I suggest doing a LOT of research before pulling that trigger!;)



    http://www.thebestplasmatv.com/panasonic-plasma-tv/#s14

    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panasonic+-+VIERA+/+50%22+Class+/+1080p+/+600Hz+/+Plasma+HDTV/9298404.p?id=1218079342566&skuId=9298404
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  • dvran
    dvran Posts: 280
    edited December 2009
    HHgregg has the Samsung PN50B550 model for $989. Plus, I'm sure you could work them down another $100.
    ~Dan

    Projector: Epson 705HD on 106" DaLite
    TV: Samsung 50" Plasma PN50B550
    Receiver: Onkyo 607
    Fronts: Polk 1000i
    Center: Polk Csi40
    Rears: Polk Fxi30
    Sub: Velodyne Minivee 10
    PS3 and Xbox
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  • slenap
    slenap Posts: 10
    edited December 2009
    For a screen size range between 40"-50", 1080p/720p is not much of an issue with the difference fairly negligible except for the blu ray capability I think. The Panasonic VIERA TC-P42X1 42" Plasma TV, for example, has a very high LCD TV ratings of 86 but is priced for about $577 only while its Panasonic VIERA TC-P50X1 50" Plasma TV big brother has a market price of only around $712! Well, that's a lot of savings right there if I might say!
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