Someone Just got a Elite Kuro 60 inch

mantis
mantis Posts: 17,316
edited September 2011 in Electronics
Finally after all these years of wanting one , I finally got one.

Anyone want to see? Of course you do or it didn't happen right?

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Dan
My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited September 2011
    Thats a very nice looking tv , I like the thick frame around it

    I was under the impression that these could not be purchased anymore ? Where did you score it from ?

    Whats the native contrast ratio ?
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  • toucanet
    toucanet Posts: 581
    edited September 2011
    Ooooooooooooh I want one now!

    What are the specs on the speakers (Def Tech)?
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  • B Run
    B Run Posts: 1,888
    edited September 2011
    Jealous
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,316
    edited September 2011
    Thanks man.
    You can't just get one anymore , you have to know someone who knows someone who had one demoing or what have you to score one. There are a few still floating around in boxes but your going to pay for it. It's worth it it's the very best TV ever made even compared to anything available now. I much rather have this over a Panasonic VT series or Samsung 8000. Both Plasma Tv's are very nice and have 3D and all , IP control which is very hot but they don't have the depth , color , black levels that this does. ISF calibration is a breeze on this model and comes out of the box near perfect.
    Nothing else does.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,316
    edited September 2011
    toucanet wrote: »
    Ooooooooooooh I want one now!

    What are the specs on the speakers (Def Tech)?

    Definitive Technology Mythos ST mains , Mythos 10 Center , Mythos 10 Rears.
    Dual subs are built into the towers , I have no need for another sub. These 2 wreck my room and sound good in any seat. I get very even coverage.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,065
    edited September 2011
    Mines a 50 incher, just love how these sets present color, more rich, but in a real to life form.
    So tell us your thoughts bro,how ya likey ?
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,316
    edited September 2011
    B Run wrote: »
    Jealous

    I see a Panasonic 50 in your sig , nothing snappy about that set.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,316
    edited September 2011
    tonyb wrote: »
    Mines a 50 incher, just love how these sets present color, more rich, but in a real to life form.
    So tell us your thoughts bro,how ya likey ?

    She is without a shadow of a doubt the very best TV I have ever seen and is why I held out for one. Color and detail is off the charts. It looks real with good video. Blacks are black. Motion is a non issue. The Size is perfect for my room. I sit about 14 feet away. If I had the cash and if the new 70 inch is as good as I have heard , that would be the only replacement I could see for this model.

    Pioneer hit it out of the park when they went with Kuro Scalers. I have not seen anything better or as good at any price.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited September 2011
    An awesome set there Dan. Looks like you waited quite some time on that. But it looks great! Nice room too! I am appropriately envious as I'm still running an old style monster HDTV CRT RPTV with your Red, Green, Blue tubes and 1080i limitations as the main set (we have a 32" LCD in the bedroom). Have to wait till that dies before my better half agrees to an upgrade.

    Enjoy!

    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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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,065
    edited September 2011
    When I watch a Harry Potter flick, I switch it in torch mode and it blows my mind.
    Congrats on the new baby.
    HT SYSTEM-
    Sony 850c 4k
    Pioneer elite vhx 21
    Sony 4k BRP
    SVS SB-2000
    Polk Sig. 20's
    Polk FX500 surrounds

    Cables-
    Acoustic zen Satori speaker cables
    Acoustic zen Matrix 2 IC's
    Wireworld eclipse 7 ic's
    Audio metallurgy ga-o digital cable

    Kitchen

    Sonos zp90
    Grant Fidelity tube dac
    B&k 1420
    lsi 9's
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  • teamjhertz
    teamjhertz Posts: 361
    edited September 2011
    Congrats on the new TV. I wish I could find one for the right price.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,316
    edited September 2011
    cnh wrote: »
    An awesome set there Dan. Looks like you waited quite some time on that. But it looks great! Nice room too! I am appropriately envious as I'm still running an old style monster HDTV CRT RPTV with your Red, Green, Blue tubes and 1080i limitations as the main set (we have a 32" LCD in the bedroom). Have to wait till that dies before my better half agrees to an upgrade.

    Enjoy!

    cnh

    If you can find one , don't hesitate , it's worth it's weight in gold. It's a complete honor to own something of this caliber.
    I feel Privileged.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,316
    edited September 2011
    tonyb wrote: »
    When I watch a Harry Potter flick, I switch it in torch mode and it blows my mind.
    Congrats on the new baby.

    I'm sure it will blow your mind properly calibrated. Thanks bro .
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,316
    edited September 2011
    teamjhertz wrote: »
    Congrats on the new TV. I wish I could find one for the right price.

    Most who have them will not part . Maybe the new Elite will better it in some ways and some will upgrade. Then you will have the chance to own greatness.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • teamjhertz
    teamjhertz Posts: 361
    edited September 2011
    I will have to do some research on the new line of Elites. Are they do out in 2012?
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,316
    edited September 2011
    Yes they are shipping now.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,674
    edited September 2011
    I liked your room decor better when it was done up in Kung-Fu Chewy fashion.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

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  • LeftCoast
    LeftCoast Posts: 407
    edited September 2011
    Gratz on the tv. I hear the ones that are coming out are going to be crazy expensive. I got mine at a great price. I'm just collecting stuff for my eventual home. lol. Hopefully by the spring I'll have my own place. So far I've got the 60 inch Elite, Sunfire 5x425, Polk SRT's.
    I feel kinda priviledged myself.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited September 2011
    Nice setup Dan. I see great minds think alike.:biggrin: Our setups are the same. (mythos,elite tv/receiver & oppo). Just sold my 50" Kuro plasma but will keep my 60"elite till it dies. I think the new VT series are pretty close.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,316
    edited September 2011
    F1nut wrote: »
    I liked your room decor better when it was done up in Kung-Fu Chewy fashion.

    LOL that was our old house your referring to.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,316
    edited September 2011
    LeftCoast wrote: »
    Gratz on the tv. I hear the ones that are coming out are going to be crazy expensive. I got mine at a great price. I'm just collecting stuff for my eventual home. lol. Hopefully by the spring I'll have my own place. So far I've got the 60 inch Elite, Sunfire 5x425, Polk SRT's.
    I feel kinda priviledged myself.

    Looks to me like you have the makings of a hell of a system. SRT's are also a privilege to own. I would love to score a full SRT system with the latest surround offerings they had. Sunfire is Sunfire , can't go wrong there and to top it off with a 60 Kuro is just amazing.
    Good job my friend.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,316
    edited September 2011
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Nice setup Dan. I see great minds think alike.:biggrin: Our setups are the same. (mythos,elite tv/receiver & oppo). Just sold my 50" Kuro plasma but will keep my 60"elite till it dies. I think the new VT series are pretty close.

    I posted on your thread about that. The VT30 is close and has all the latest 3D and Streaming going on so it gets a star there man. Plus you can get 5 more inches from the 60 so thats another Star.

    Let me / us know which way you go.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited September 2011
    New one on Amazon for $7k
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited September 2011
    mantis wrote: »
    I posted on your thread about that. The VT30 is close and has all the latest 3D and Streaming going on so it gets a star there man. Plus you can get 5 more inches from the 60 so thats another Star.

    Let me / us know which way you go.

    Going the the VT30, this will be replacing my 50 pioneer. My 60 isn't going anywhere.

    Which 60" elite did you buy?
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,316
    edited September 2011
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Going the the VT30, this will be replacing my 50 pioneer. My 60 isn't going anywhere.

    Which 60" elite did you buy?

    Pro150FD
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • danz1906
    danz1906 Posts: 5,144
    edited September 2011
    Congrats!
    Linn AV5140 fronts
    Linn AV5120 Center
    Linn AV5140 Rears
    M&K MX-70 Sub for Music
    Odyssey Mono-Blocs
    SVS Ultra-13 Gloss Black:D
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  • dave shepard
    dave shepard Posts: 1,334
    edited September 2011
    mantis wrote: »
    Finally after all these years of wanting one , I finally got one.

    Anyone want to see? Of course you do or it didn't happen right?

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    I hate you,,,,,,, :smile:. I wish my room was smaller, I would have bagged that Elite from your Tweeter store when I had called about one, but 65" is as small as I can go, damit.

    Congrats and enjoy. Now get down stairs and finnish that room.

    Dave
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited September 2011
    Dan, have you seen the new 70" elites by Sharp? Just check them out at Best Buy.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,316
    edited September 2011
    Dave,
    when the money is flowing enough don't worry that basement will get finished. It's been a life long dream of mine and I have to fulfill it the way I want or I don't do it. I could have built it on the cheap but I want it exactly how I designed it and I believe it's going to be worth all this waiting and dreaming.

    Leroyjr1 ,
    No I have not I didn't know they hit the stores. We didn't get ours we are getting one of each on the floor. If Best Buy already has them , I'm going there today to check them out. Now that I have an Elite myself I have a very good reference to compare it to. If I was going to buy a new Tv right now , I would absolutely wait until I got my eyes on these babies , not to mention have the money as they are costly. Worth it we shall see. If anyone can perfect LED , Pioneer and Sharp are the 2 companies to do it.
    Dan
    My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited September 2011
    The lighting was far from perfect but the blacks seemed perfect. The best I've ever seen. Did it show a $8000 picture? IMO no.
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