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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,334
    edited February 2009
    I loved my Samsung 1080P 50" plasma I had last year.
    About the only thing my current Pioneer does better is the back levels and Standard definition content.

    Colors on the Samsung TV's are terrific!
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited February 2009
    Conradicles wrote: »
    I think what he meant was no current Pioneer models have been released yet with the Panny screens. That will be in the near future.

    Yep, I could have worded it better but my point is Panasonic plasma screens will be good enough for Pioneer
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,995
    edited February 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Don't know if it was the setting but the Samsung 650 looked better than the Panasonic they had there.

    650 is what i have and i love it.
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,995
    edited February 2009
    Conradicles wrote: »
    I loved my Samsung 1080P 50" plasma I had last year.
    About the only thing my current Pioneer does better is the back levels and Standard definition content.

    Colors on the Samsung TV's are terrific!


    Agreed.
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited February 2009
    Well went to AmericanTV with the intent to buy one tv and came out with two.:D
    I ended up getting another Samsung 52" 650. They also had a sale going on spend $3000 in furniture and get a free Samsung 52 inch 450 series for free. The 4 year old will get that. Got some new theater seating and TV stand. So the love for Samsung continues I guess with

    Samsung 46" 850 series (living room)
    Samsung 46" 650 series ( bedroom)
    Samsung 52" 650 series (Bought today)
    Samsung 52" 450 series ( got for free today)

    I ended up going with the Samsung 52" 650 because of the price and the picture is just stunning. I bypassed the KURU real fast at ($5500) and starting looking at the Panasonic Plasma's. I wasn't impressed with their Plasma's. The colors was great and vivid but just didn't tickle my EMO.:)

    I headed to the Samsungs and stayed for a while. The Plasmas IMO had a better picture than the Panasonic. The colors were right on with the panasonics but the detail and whites were better with the Sammy's.
    Now it was between the Samsungs LCD VS Plasma's. The colors were better on the Plasma's but I liked the brighter picture (whites)and the more natural picture. No glare to worry about in my basement.

    They wanted $2899 for the 58" samsung 550 plasma and for the 50" same model it was only $1299. Thats a big difference for only 8 inches. So I chose the 52" 650 LCD for $1899. I am planning on using the 52" for a computer monitor as well that was another deciding factor.

    Thanks alot everyone for there help and input on LCD VS Plasma's. Hopefully someday I can grab that KURU.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited February 2009
    Congrats and enjoy!
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  • asd1234
    asd1234 Posts: 30
    edited February 2009
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited February 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    Well went to AmericanTV with the intent to buy one tv and came out with two.:D
    I ended up getting another Samsung 52" 650. They also had a sale going on spend $3000 in furniture and get a free Samsung 52 inch 450 series for free. The 4 year old will get that. Got some new theater seating and TV stand. So the love for Samsung continues I guess with

    Samsung 46" 850 series (living room)
    Samsung 46" 650 series ( bedroom)
    Samsung 52" 650 series (Bought today)
    Samsung 52" 450 series ( got for free today)

    I ended up going with the Samsung 52" 650 because of the price and the picture is just stunning. I bypassed the KURU real fast at ($5500) and starting looking at the Panasonic Plasma's. I wasn't impressed with their Plasma's. The colors was great and vivid but just didn't tickle my EMO.:)

    I headed to the Samsungs and stayed for a while. The Plasmas IMO had a better picture than the Panasonic. The colors were right on with the panasonics but the detail and whites were better with the Sammy's.
    Now it was between the Samsungs LCD VS Plasma's. The colors were better on the Plasma's but I liked the brighter picture (whites)and the more natural picture. No glare to worry about in my basement.

    They wanted $2899 for the 58" samsung 550 plasma and for the 50" same model it was only $1299. Thats a big difference for only 8 inches. So I chose the 52" 650 LCD for $1899. I am planning on using the 52" for a computer monitor as well that was another deciding factor.

    Thanks alot everyone for there help and input on LCD VS Plasma's. Hopefully someday I can grab that KURU.

    Awesome choice leroy, i have the same exact set and i absolutely love it!
    I've had my 52" 650 since it's release and it still blows me away everytime i watch it, especially a good Blu-ray movie. Also the Super Bowl looked Fantastic tonight!

    And getting a free TV along with it, awesome! :eek:

    Enjoy! :D
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited February 2009
    I think I might have to sleep on the couch tonight
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  • MikeC78
    MikeC78 Posts: 2,315
    edited February 2009
    thsmith wrote: »
    Yep, I could have worded it better but my point is Panasonic plasma screens will be good enough for Pioneer

    In the future, the Pioneer screen will be manufactured to their spec by Panasonic. It will not be the same screen as whats in other panny models.
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited February 2009
    leroyjr1 wrote: »
    I think I might have to sleep on the couch tonight

    Haha...:eek:....:p
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited February 2009
    I miss my projector already.
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  • pablo_rodz
    pablo_rodz Posts: 331
    edited February 2009
    What it's been about a week... Why you say that? The size of the screen?
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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited February 2009
    pablo_rodz wrote: »
    What it's been about a week... Why you say that? The size of the screen?



    Yep the size only. The picture quality is a lot better on the LCD.
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  • mcs2000si
    mcs2000si Posts: 57
    edited February 2009
    I have had my samsung 58" 650 plasma for a month now and love it. I was in the same boat as you with the pioneer plasma being out of my price range. Samsung makes a great TV and you will love it! i paid $2699 (Best Buy employee cost is $2682) for mine at best buy due to a local company (ABT Electronics) having an insane sale on it so best buy matched their price. Throw in the three years 0% and i couldnt pass it up. I have a friend who works at best buy who helped me with the cost of the tv so i could have a better idea of what i could haggle to. They are hurting so dont go in and pay full retail. I was going to get the 550 samsung but for $2582 at best buy (the low price due to a price match at the same store listed above) but liked the overall look of the 650 better. There really isnt a huge difference in the TV except for a few bells and whistles. Consumer report just put out a buying guide on TV's and both Samsungs did great. You might want to check out this website for a review and calibration settings. Looks great and it comes close to 6500K (thats what ISF claibration adjusts it to if you want to pay the $250 to do it). anyway if you have any Q's feel free to ask. Here's the link to look at.

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

    -Matt
    Samsung 58" 650 Plasma
    Panamax M5300-PM
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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited February 2009
    mcs2000si wrote: »
    I have had my samsung 58" 650 plasma for a month now and love it. I was in the same boat as you with the pioneer plasma being out of my price range. Samsung makes a great TV and you will love it! i paid $2699 (Best Buy employee cost is $2682) for mine at best buy due to a local company (ABT Electronics) having an insane sale on it so best buy matched their price. Throw in the three years 0% and i couldnt pass it up. I have a friend who works at best buy who helped me with the cost of the tv so i could have a better idea of what i could haggle to. They are hurting so dont go in and pay full retail. I was going to get the 550 samsung but for $2582 at best buy (the low price due to a price match at the same store listed above) but liked the overall look of the 650 better. There really isnt a huge difference in the TV except for a few bells and whistles. Consumer report just put out a buying guide on TV's and both Samsungs did great. You might want to check out this website for a review and calibration settings. Looks great and it comes close to 6500K (thats what ISF claibration adjusts it to if you want to pay the $250 to do it). anyway if you have any Q's feel free to ask. Here's the link to look at.

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

    -Matt

    I believe he has the LCD 650, not the plasma. In which case the reviews and calibration settings you posted would be useless to him..:p
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  • mcs2000si
    mcs2000si Posts: 57
    edited February 2009
    yes they would be useless to him. Just read his first post and put a reply up without scanning the whole thread.
    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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  • metal83
    metal83 Posts: 1,219
    edited February 2009
    mcs2000si wrote: »
    yes they would be useless to him. Just read his first post and put a reply up without scanning the whole thread.

    I've seen that set you have though, definitely a great looking tv..:)
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  • mcs2000si
    mcs2000si Posts: 57
    edited February 2009
    metal83 wrote: »
    I've seen that set you have though, definitely a great looking tv..:)

    well thank you. wish it was pioneer but even on sale it was still at least an extra $1000. more money left for my tv stand and remote. :D
    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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  • leroyjr1
    leroyjr1 Posts: 8,785
    edited February 2009
    I'm very happy with Samsung. Best bang for buck company IMO
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  • VXR8
    VXR8 Posts: 291
    edited May 2009
    Shame Fujitsu don't make plasma anymore :( - like a previous post, I would put my 50 inch 1080i up against any 1080p display currently available. I have plugged my PS3 via HDMI into a Sharp 1080p LCD and Samsung 50 inch 1080p plasma, watched a Blu-Ray movie and the images on both displays were nowhere near as defined or precise.

    People state the Pioneers are a little higher in price, but you get what you pay for - and a product that will outlast others. My 50 inch Fujitsu was $9000 AUD when I purchased it 3 years ago. My 42 inch Fujitsu was $10900 AUD 6 years ago and still looks good as the day I purchased it - my point, think long term and pay a little extra now to gain the benefits in the future.
    Regards - Gaz from the land of Oz

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  • DollarDave
    DollarDave Posts: 2,575
    edited May 2009
    Just picked up a Panasonic 50" with the new G10 display. Stunning clarity and depth of color.

    The Lakers have never looked so good.
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  • arnaudh
    arnaudh Posts: 17
    edited May 2009
    xcapri79 wrote: »
    Did you know that Pioneer has released new 50" and 65" KURO monitors? I just picked up the 50" KRP-500M and absolutely love it. I found that the plasmas were so easy on my eyes with their natural colors and display. I couldn't pass on picking one up from Vanns for under $2k including the stand. It doesn't have or built-speakers but who needs them in this age of component audio video systems. My LSi's, Emotiva amps and SC-07 receiver handle the sound end nicely. I would say that the monitor nicely compliments my SC-07 receiver that Metal83 alerted me to in his post. My Tivax tuner works fine for OTA TV even with its analog video output. A digital tuner with HDMI is on the list.

    Actually, Pioneer is burying the Kuro line. They're done with plasma.

    The 2009 models from Panasonic have stunning ratios and prices are decent (plus, I'm getting a discount). I'm probably going to pull the trigger on a model in the S1 series.
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  • RutgersFTW
    RutgersFTW Posts: 458
    edited May 2009
    Just bought a 42" X1 Panasonic. Post-calibration, it looks as good as my z800u. Sub $700. Unbelievable.
    Currently listening to:

    Marantz SR5004
    Sony BDP-S370
    Apple TV V2
    Audio Technica AT-LP120
    Mirage CMD-5 x 5
    Bic H-100
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  • pablo_rodz
    pablo_rodz Posts: 331
    edited May 2009
    ViperZ wrote: »
    Rule of thumb for plasmas in terms of performance and quality:
    Pioneer is #1
    Panasonic is close #2
    Everybody else is #3.

    Samsung 650 series is great for the price, but IMHO, you'd get a better bang for your buck buying Panasonic.

    X2 I agree, I have the Kuro, but my 2nd choice was the Pannasonic.
    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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  • abharucha
    abharucha Posts: 5
    edited May 2009
    Just an fyi...

    Many people have reported wide bars that exhibit pink hue on these sets. I bought a 63" A650 and I have 3 wide bars (about 3 inches wide) that can only be seen if you are watching a hockey game or if you invoke the full white screen in the anti-burn option. A tech is coming out to diagnose the problem. Many people had their panel's replaced by Samsung. In my opinion, there should be a recall.

    anil
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