This is another great recommendation. The new LED DLPs are by far the best value as far as dollars per inch. You get a good picture for a great price. I'd probably put DLPs ahead of LCDs as well.
Have to agree with the DLP reference here...if you have the space and want to go large it's a good choice...and cheaper by the way. Peace! The Mezz
I got a 46" Samsung HDTV last year before the FB season with 4 years no interest from Samsung. So far I am most pleased with the pix especially when I get the games off DTV but the sound is only so so
I second this. I've had a 50 inch Panasonic Plasma for 2 years...perfect picture (but no windows nearby). Be sure to use HDMI cables to connect to your cable/sat box and DVD/Blu-ray player. If you can swing it, invest in good quality sound system. I just upgraded to a Denon AVR-789, from a 5 year old Yamaha surround sound receiver. The difference is amazing. You'll also need at least a 5.1 speaker setup. And only use high quality cables (I use Monster). I've also been using a power conditioning surge protector. The TV is important, but everything else in the system is what makes it special. If you budget $4K-$5K, you should be able to put together a fantastic system.
Until it's time to replace the damn bulb. However, those new Samsung LED DLPs might be worth a consideration above 60".
The new ones don't use the traditional bulb, they use LEDs which don't need to be replaced for 60,000 hrs, longer than most people will own the TV. That's 7 straight years of television, and most people tend to turn their TV off for at least a few hours a day.
Have an LED DLP and love it. My suggestion would be to get an HD Projector, a nice big white wall, and some black curtains. This way you have 100 inches of 1080p NFL action.
If I had more room for it, I'd get a rear HD projector and a 100 inch Blue Ocean screen. Those things are absolutely gorgeous as far as true big screens are concerned.
FOX is currently the only major broadcast group broadcasting in 720p. Most broadcasters like ESPN, ABC, NBC, etc. broadcast in 1080i. Blu Ray is full HD 1080p. Spend the few extra dollars for the 1080. 720's on its way to being obsolete.
I'm pretty sure ABC and ESPN broadcast in 720P. For a tv recommendation I prefer plasma (also own LCD) due to the superior black level and more natural colors (but you do need good light control)...Pioneer if still available would be my first choice with Panasonic second. For the most impact a projector if you have the space would be the first choice for Jets viewing - prices have come down quite a bit. A friend purchased a 720P projector for under $1K that looks pretty darn good (makes me question why I spent $5K for JVC DLA sometimes).
I have a 26" Insignia LCD HD that I bought 2 years ago for $400. It does the trick for a broke college student. The picture is really nice in HD and I haven't had any problems with it at all. I will be upgrading to a 1080i and a bigger screen once I graduate and get a good job.
wouldnt it be cheaper to just buy a Movie theater? In all seriousness, that Blue Ocean picture looks amazing.
i generally use cnet's reviews for pricey tech purchases, as they seem to be fair. reviews.cnet.com/best-high-definition-tvs/?tag=leftColumnArea1.0 i bought a 50" kuro not too long ago and i love the damn thing. the only thing i don't like about it is that the price is about $1000 more than a comparable set that just came out (my kuro is last year's model, not hte most recent). before pioneer got out of the plasma game they had the best glass, and hence the best clarity. what makes the kuro the shizznit is the clarity and the black levels. there's a bunch of samsungs that are a fraction of the price of the kuro, yet deliver very comparable specs in regards to picture quality. if i didn't have a kuro, i'd probably go for one of those. what's nice is that you can actually see the models where you work. a tv that has some good reviews can look like shit when set up, i would have a few to choose from and see which looks best in your shop. my $0.02.
I'm fairly certain that's with a 720p projector, and in far from ideal conditions. It's a gorgeous screen.
You're correct, my bad. Both ABC and ESPN are owned by Disney which broadcast in 720p. There's already 2160i and 4320i TVs (that cost a fortune). I've also seen 3DTV which is insane. I don't think you can ever win. It's outdated by the time you bring it home. TVs were the same for like 40 years, now there's a new resolution every damn year. It's a big money pit!
ignatius has it right. there is nothing better than the pioneer elite plasma. i got a 60 inch pioneer and a 42 inch phillips 1080i and the pioneer makes a mockery of it. if you can spring it go pioneer. if not, i would say the panisonic 850 series plasmas are the best for the budget, followed by the samsung lcd. havent seen the led dlp yet but i hear nothing but great things
If money was no object, given my available space, I'd go with a 60" Pioneer Elite KURO monitor. That said, last year, I got a 52" Samsung LCD with the ultra clear glossy panel, which does improve perceived contrast over the identically spec'd Samsung model with the matte panel. I edited the display settings to those that were suggested on AVS Forum for this TV and the colors look very well balanced and the overall picture quality is phenomenal. I can't really say if I made the best decision in hindsight with this TV though because I should have done more research on plasma displays. My biggest gripe with the LCD is the viewing angle. The VA LCD panels that are common to all the large LCDs are subject to off-axis color shift, so despite the 178? advertised viewing angle, only the middle 90? or so produces the best color. Beyond that, it will look slightly washed out. Overall, I'm very happy with my Samsung LCD, but I don't know if I would have made the same purchase if I could do it over again. For my purposes, the two negatives for plasma were weight (I wanted a TV stand with a mount) and energy usage, and although I was concerned about burn-in, that proved to be a relative non-issue with the current generation of plasmas. I watched TV extensively on both a plasma and an LCD at the place I use to live prior to getting my LCD, and I'd say my opinion towards plasma displays was negatively affected for a while because the plasma there a 2005 Philips model that had numerous problems including overheating, no built-in burn-in protection, and stuck blue pixels (yes, on a plasma). Meanwhile, the LCD was a 2007 Samsung that was far superior to the Philips plasma. To the OP, here's your short list: Plasma 1. Pioneer 2. Panasonic LCD 1. Samsung or Sony 3. Sharp 4. LG If you get DVR along with the rest of your setup, you can even be your own instant replay review man. Oh, and DeathByJets? Sorry you wasted your money on that Monster Cable marketing machine. I'm not trying to being snarky or rude, but I truly hate that company. They've successfully pulled off one of the biggest scams in the A/V industry alongside B(l)ose speakers.
