Calling video-philes

darkstar_abx · 01-01-2008, 01:10 AM

Hiya folks

I am in search of a site that reviews both plasma and lcd tv's, pro's and con's of such tv's.

I have been to the obvious places, e-opinions, c-net but I am thinking there is a site just for the video type stuff but just can quite find it.

If someone could point me in the right direction I would be much obliged.

As always personal opinions are welcome and for those of you who "gotta know" I am looking for a tv no less than 37in and no more than 42in, 1080i a must and at least 2 HDMI connection.

BTW, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

ctal · 01-01-2008, 09:12 AM

Try "The Perfect Vision": The Perfect Vision - AVguide.com. I've never looked at it closely, but it's published by the same folks who do "The Absolute Sound" for audiophiles, with which I'm very familiar. That is one of the leading high-end audio journals, which can be quite off the wall at times and technically uninformed, but most of their writers are very perceptive listeners. If they like something, it is most probably really good, although not necessarily good value.

Happy New Year to you too!
-- Al

BlendNo27 · 01-01-2008, 11:25 AM

http://avsforum.com/ is where I go. Hell, they have a forum for equipment thats $20,000 and up.

Ford Freak · 01-01-2008, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlendNo27

http://avsforum.com/ is where I go. Hell, they have a forum for equipment thats $20,000 and up.

I'll second that. I was told about that website when I was looking for a LCD TV.

darkstar_abx · 01-01-2008, 07:07 PM

I thank you all kindly!

darkstar_abx · 01-11-2008, 10:15 AM

Getting close to purchase time.... just one more question.

This tv will be used primarily as a "movie theater" or for "sporting events". I am strongly leaning toward the Panasonic shown Panasonic - 42" 1080p Flat-Panel Plasma HDTV - TH-42PZ700U . (used for showing model, not to say I will buy here)

I do have a voice in my ear (not head mind you) asking about heat, burn in on the plasma and overall viewability of LCD's from all angles. I know in well lit sporting events this is not such a big issue but with movies I think it would matter.

As always opinions are welcome.

Ford Freak · 01-11-2008, 11:21 AM

There will be plenty of heat coming out from that. My 46" LCD puts out a lot of heat. I'm not sure how it is viewing plasmas from the side but my LCD seems fine unless you go to extreme angles.

darkstar_abx · 02-01-2008, 01:46 PM

Went with a Samsung 4254 and am very happy. Went to a Best Buy type place and wanted to see the Panasonic up close and personal. Right next to it was the Samsung which is 720p with 1080i capabilities and its picture was far better than the Panasonic. Did the 100 hour burn in on Discovery HD and I am very happy.

Thanks for the advice/ websites!

TQ · 02-01-2008, 02:07 PM

Mrs. TQ and I just set up a 32" Sharp Aquos LCD last weekend. We'd considered a 37" model but then we would have had to replace the unit that houses all our components so we nixed that idea. Too much hassle and expense. I must say that the 32" really turned out to be the perfect size for our rather small theater room. In any case all I can say is WOW...how is it we lived this long without seeing our favorite DVD's on an HDTV?
I'm still shaking my head at the awesomeness of it all...best of all using the HDMI cable to handle audio as well as video means that not only do my DVD's look better, they sound better as well.
If standard DVD looks and sounds this impressive my eyes would probably fall out of my head if I saw a Blu-Ray or HD-DVD disc.
(Likely Blu-Ray, since it seems it's this format that poised to win the war...)

01-01-2008, 01:10 AM	#1
darkstar_abx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Rockford IL Posts: 2,397	Calling video-philes Hiya folks I am in search of a site that reviews both plasma and lcd tv's, pro's and con's of such tv's. I have been to the obvious places, e-opinions, c-net but I am thinking there is a site just for the video type stuff but just can quite find it. If someone could point me in the right direction I would be much obliged. As always personal opinions are welcome and for those of you who "gotta know" I am looking for a tv no less than 37in and no more than 42in, 1080i a must and at least 2 HDMI connection. BTW, HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! __________________ "It is NOT harassment,and I will NOT recant!"
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01-01-2008, 09:12 AM	#2
ctal Eschews Obfuscation Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Connecticut, USA Posts: 1,314	Re: Calling video-philes Try "The Perfect Vision": The Perfect Vision - AVguide.com. I've never looked at it closely, but it's published by the same folks who do "The Absolute Sound" for audiophiles, with which I'm very familiar. That is one of the leading high-end audio journals, which can be quite off the wall at times and technically uninformed, but most of their writers are very perceptive listeners. If they like something, it is most probably really good, although not necessarily good value. Happy New Year to you too! -- Al
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01-01-2008, 11:25 AM	#3
BlendNo27 Last of the Northwood's! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Sea-town Posts: 637	Re: Calling video-philes http://avsforum.com/ is where I go. Hell, they have a forum for equipment thats $20,000 and up. __________________ New Hotness P5K-E/Wifi-AP \| C2D E6750 @ 3.2 \| 4GB CORSAIR TWIN2X2048-8500C5D \| ASUS EAH2900XT \| 2x36.7G WD Raptors Raid0 \| Audigy2ZS \| Vista 64 Ultimate Old and Busted P4C800-ED rev 1.02 \| P4 3.4C @ 3.8 1:1 Ratio D1 \| GEIL Golden Dragon PC3500 2x512 \| Visiontek X1950Pro \| 160G/80G WD Caviar \| Swiftech H20-8501 \| XP Pro SP2 Last edited by BlendNo27 : 01-01-2008 at 12:03 PM.
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01-01-2008, 07:07 PM	#5
darkstar_abx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Rockford IL Posts: 2,397	Re: Calling video-philes I thank you all kindly! __________________ "It is NOT harassment,and I will NOT recant!"
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01-11-2008, 10:15 AM	#6
darkstar_abx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Rockford IL Posts: 2,397	Re: Calling video-philes Getting close to purchase time.... just one more question. This tv will be used primarily as a "movie theater" or for "sporting events". I am strongly leaning toward the Panasonic shown Panasonic - 42" 1080p Flat-Panel Plasma HDTV - TH-42PZ700U . (used for showing model, not to say I will buy here) I do have a voice in my ear (not head mind you) asking about heat, burn in on the plasma and overall viewability of LCD's from all angles. I know in well lit sporting events this is not such a big issue but with movies I think it would matter. As always opinions are welcome. __________________ "It is NOT harassment,and I will NOT recant!"
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01-11-2008, 11:21 AM	#7
Ford Freak warranty voider Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,823	Re: Calling video-philes There will be plenty of heat coming out from that. My 46" LCD puts out a lot of heat. I'm not sure how it is viewing plasmas from the side but my LCD seems fine unless you go to extreme angles. __________________
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02-01-2008, 01:46 PM	#8
darkstar_abx Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Rockford IL Posts: 2,397	Re: Calling video-philes Went with a Samsung 4254 and am very happy. Went to a Best Buy type place and wanted to see the Panasonic up close and personal. Right next to it was the Samsung which is 720p with 1080i capabilities and its picture was far better than the Panasonic. Did the 100 hour burn in on Discovery HD and I am very happy. Thanks for the advice/ websites! __________________ "It is NOT harassment,and I will NOT recant!"
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02-01-2008, 02:07 PM	#9
TQ You gonna throw that? Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 8,442	Re: Calling video-philes Mrs. TQ and I just set up a 32" Sharp Aquos LCD last weekend. We'd considered a 37" model but then we would have had to replace the unit that houses all our components so we nixed that idea. Too much hassle and expense. I must say that the 32" really turned out to be the perfect size for our rather small theater room. In any case all I can say is WOW...how is it we lived this long without seeing our favorite DVD's on an HDTV? I'm still shaking my head at the awesomeness of it all...best of all using the HDMI cable to handle audio as well as video means that not only do my DVD's look better, they sound better as well. If standard DVD looks and sounds this impressive my eyes would probably fall out of my head if I saw a Blu-Ray or HD-DVD disc. (Likely Blu-Ray, since it seems it's this format that poised to win the war...) __________________ Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me - Psalm 51:10 My goal in life is to be as good of a person as my dogs already think I am... Daywalker Studio: Software: Adobe Audition 3.0/Pro Tools LE 7.4/Acid Pro 6.0/Multiple VST, DirectX and RTAS plugins/Kontakt 3 Sampler/Windows XP Professional PC Hardware: D975XBX2-504/E6600/4x2GB Mushkin XP2-6400/eVGA 800GTX/HP f1905 19" flat panel/Echo Audio Gina24 Sound Card/2 Maxtor 6B300SO's/1 Maxtor STM500AS/1 Western Digital WD2500JD/PleXwriter Premium/Plextor 716A/Samsung LightScribe DVD burner/Logitech Revolution MX/Antec P-180b/PPC&C Silencer 610/Zalman CNPS9500 HSF Recording Hardware: Mbox 2 Factory Pro/Mackie SR24.4VLZ Pro Console/M-Audio Axiom 25 MIDI Controller/Audio-Technica 4033a microphone/Symetrix 528E/PreSonus Eureka/Mackie MR8 active monitors Game Machine: Gigabyte GA-X48-DQ6/E8400/4x2GB Mushkin XP2-8500/BFG GTX280/HP f2105 21" flat panel/Creative Labs X-Fi Elite Pro/Maxtor 6H500F0/Maxtor STM3320/Western Digital WD4000KD/Plextor 760A/Toshiba DVD-ROM/Zalman CNPS9700/Antec P-180/PPC&C Silencer 610/Ideazon Merc Stealth keyboard/Vista Business64 SP1
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