$2500 one TV Plasma or LCD?

[Underdog07]

In addition to the Sony Bravia, I have a Panasonic Plasma (2 yrs old) and a Sharp Aquous LCD (2 yrs old). All 3 were rated as having the best picture when I purchased them.

That being said, I really like the Sony Bravia. My only complaint is I would prefer multiple HD ports, but if I were using a receiver that would be rectified.

Honestly - do some independent research. Plasmacity.com used to have great reviews. They still might. Also read consumer's reports. Also, be firm with a price. You don't need to spend 3 grand to get a quality TV. Finally, consider what you are going to have running into/out of the TV. If you have a killer surround system, don't worry about the sound quality. If it will be a stand alone TV, get one that has quality built in speakers.

[Bowen-Maniac]

Originally Posted by ickwinzs

I read yesterday about the pros and cons of both, and the lcd tv sounds like the better deal, but I think 45" is the top size, if you want a bigger set you have to go plasma. If the info I got was correct

That is not true I recently bought a 50 inch Sony LCD for $2200.

[sellin71]

Originally Posted by hulkfan

LCD gets my recommendation, hands down.


I have a 60" LCD now, it's not a flat-panel but it's an excellent TV. Is there a reason you must go with a wall-mounted TV? Going with a more traditional display gives you SO many more options. I bought my 60" Sony Wega HD LCD about a year and half ago for $3,000, it's a phenomenal picture and LCD technology is getting better every day.


I've been considering a flat-panel as well for our bedroom, and have weighed these characteristics between plasma and LCD:

Plasma: Burn-in risk, shorter life span, heavier & hotter machines, and a LOT of glare

LCD: Brighter picture, long life span, virtually glare-free (a big plus for me).


Now, Plasmas admittedly have excellent pictures (as long as you happen to be in a dark room with no windows ), and they have deeper blacks than most others.... But the cons listed above were just too much for me, and I think I'm going with another LCD for the bedroom.

That's my 2 cents anyway.

My wife wants to hang it over our fake fireplace (it is a ventless heater that looks like a fireplace. We only have so much room in our den. I also watch alot of sports. I heard that fast moving pictures are better on plasma. Does anyone here watch football on a lcd? How is it?

[ickwinzs]

Originally Posted by Bowen-Maniac

That is not true I recently bought a 50 inch Sony LCD for $2200.

sweet!! This is what I was hoping to hear!!

[Andy Bergholtz]

Originally Posted by Bowen-Maniac

That is not true I recently bought a 50 inch Sony LCD for $2200.

I think ickwinzs is talking about flat-panel LCD's (wall-mount), not just LCD screens in general.

[elwood49]

I'd go with a plasma, but if you have the proper room and space, NOTHING beats a real projector. The plasma is best for your situation simply because it looks fantastic in a living room setting. It blends in with the furniture, and is less invasive than a huge

I'm planning to hang a plasma in my bedroom with my Sony 30" WS in an armoire in the living room. MY HS-420 Sony CRT still has the best picture I've ever seen (not as good as the later XBR's with the 2nd generation tubes, but damn nice). I paid $1k for it back in the summer of '04, and I'm quite pleased with the picture quality.

Once I buy a bigger home, I'll have a dedicated room with a full front projection setup.

[boondocksaint]

i was at best buy and saw "DLP" tvs whats the word on these?

im not tv savy like some of you but i liked one of their tvs thats why i ask..

[ickwinzs]

Originally Posted by hulkfan

I think ickwinzs is talking about flat-panel LCD's (wall-mount), not just LCD screens in general.

yup thats what I want a wall mount

[cblakey1]

Originally Posted by boondocksaint

i was at best buy and saw "DLP" tvs whats the word on these?

im not tv savy like some of you but i liked one of their tvs thats why i ask..

It's got a beautiful picture but has a light bulb in it that you have to change after so many hours. I think with average TV watching it starts to dim after 1.5 years. And the bulb costs $300.00.

[Natrix]

I have had my 62" Mits. DLP set for a little over two years.

It was one of the first DLP's available and after working a few bugs out, it has been a great set. I have logged lots of hours on it, haven't had to replace a lamp yet (knock on wood) and the picture still looks great.

The only thing that I don't like is that I could now get a 1080P DLP set for about $2,000 less than what I payed for mine. It will still be a nice set for the basement when I decide to upgrade.