What do you think the Best TV is?

[cmdrdredd]

Have LCD's imporved on the "streaking effect" on fast movement like watching sports or playing video games? I have a Samsung LCD as well and can notice blurs watching football or basketball. That was one big reason why I went with DLP.

I know that Samsung and Sony have some 120Hz thing that refreshes the screen twice as fast so the blur is kept to a minimum. I'm not too familiar with it in practice though.

[JAWoOKIE]

I would like to go a bit bigger than the 61" if I do get a new display. I see the Kuro seems to go up to 60". I think that 70" Sony looks nice.

[Chickengas]

For me, that TV is the 40" 71 series Samsung.

Down to $1800 in store..must be about $1400 online? Outstanding for that TV. You can find the 52" online for about $2200.

[jihzaman]

You cannot claim to know what you're talking about and say that an LCD is a "better" TV than a Pioneer plasma. Now there are certain circumstances(glare obviously) that may result in an LCD being the better fit. However, if we define "best" as the most ACCURATE, true-to-source, video reproduction....you cannot put ANY LCD in the same category as high end plasmas.

Again so much about HT is personal preference and with that in mind you may certainly find a glowing LCD to be the best TV for you. A Ferrari is certainly a better car than a Geo, but if you were driving it in the middle of a blizzard you'd much rather be in the Geo.

[james]

Pioneer Kuro's received the best reviews among professionals for PQ in 2007.

They are currently considered "the best", but of course it can be subjective.

There are already threads about this.

[crazzeto]

I figured I would go ahead and ask this here since we're talking about the best TV's on the market. I own a DLP, and historically I've liked DLP's a lot, particularly given the (historically) better contrast ratio and honestly the picutre has always been impressive to me. Also I've never been one to wall mount a TV, and I prefer the lighter weight of the DLP RPTVs because there is no need for the heavy frame for mounting.

Anyway, how would you guys say DLP's compare to modern LCD's and plasma's? Also, what impact would the newer TI chipsets would have? 240Hz refresh and such.

[james]

I figured I would go ahead and ask this here since we're talking about the best TV's on the market. I own a DLP, and historically I've liked DLP's a lot, particularly given the (historically) better contrast ratio and honestly the picutre has always been impressive to me. Also I've never been one to wall mount a TV, and I prefer the lighter weight of the DLP RPTVs because there is no need for the heavy frame for mounting.

Anyway, how would you guys say DLP's compare to modern LCD's and plasma's? Also, what impact would the newer TI chipsets would have? 240Hz refresh and such.

DLP offered the most "bang for the buck" a few years ago, but the technology has been surpassed by current LCD's and Plasma's. Not sure about the new chipsets, but I would expect Texas Instruments to do everything it can to make to the technology better, as is everyone else.

[JAWoOKIE]

Sorry didnt really mean to repeat a thread. I was actually looking for opinions compared to the DLP like I have. Crazzeto pretty much asked what I failed to.

[james]

Sorry didnt really mean to repeat a thread. I was actually looking for opinions compared to the DLP like I have. Crazzeto pretty much asked what I failed to.

Rear-projection LED DLP are amazing televisions and offer great performance, as do the Sony rear-projection LCOS SXRD series. If someone wants the most screen size and the best performance, a front projector is king, IMO.

[JAWoOKIE]

The Sony ones just seemed more crisp. It would probably help if I ever use the DVE disc I got.

[james]

The Sony ones just seemed more crisp. It would probably help if I ever use the DVE disc I got.

It can be subjective, but I do think DLP has fallen a bit behind.

[jihzaman]

I know quite a few video professionals who stand by DLPs and LCoS sets and claim they are the best displays out there right now. By their technology and under the right viewing conditions you could make an argument that microdisplays are superior to plasmas but I think if given the choice most people would take a 60'' Elite over a 60'' SXRD.

Microdisplays are however "better" than LCD's, pretty much across the board. Again, as my previous post states, the word "better" means different things to different folks...

[johnADA]

So then from all we've seen posted, which is best.

The one YOU LIKE!!!!!

Each has pluses and minuses that counteract in different room layouts etc.

So if it appeals to you and works in YOUR room, thats all that matters.

[james]

I know quite a few video professionals who stand by DLPs and LCoS sets and claim they are the best displays out there right now. By their technology and under the right viewing conditions you could make an argument that microdisplays are superior to plasmas but I think if given the choice most people would take a 60'' Elite over a 60'' SXRD.

Microdisplays are however "better" than LCD's, pretty much across the board. Again, as my previous post states, the word "better" means different things to different folks...

No argument there, except that you are using anecdotal evidence. I could just as easily say the many video professionals I know say cheeseburgers have the best PQ. Ultimately, though, if you look at the television reviews of 2007, the majority of them say Pioneer Kuros offered the best PQ, followed closely by Sony's XBR LCD's. But, there is no dispute, micro-displays do offer amazing performance at a very competitive price.

[cmdrdredd]

You cannot claim to know what you're talking about and say that an LCD is a "better" TV than a Pioneer plasma. Now there are certain circumstances(glare obviously) that may result in an LCD being the better fit. However, if we define "best" as the most ACCURATE, true-to-source, video reproduction....you cannot put ANY LCD in the same category as high end plasmas.

Again so much about HT is personal preference and with that in mind you may certainly find a glowing LCD to be the best TV for you. A Ferrari is certainly a better car than a Geo, but if you were driving it in the middle of a blizzard you'd much rather be in the Geo.

Best cannot be quantified in any way. It's impossible to tell someone what the best is. I mean, when someone has only x amount of money to spend they have to look at the options that they can afford in the budget. What is best for you is not best for me. Or best for the viewing environment.