New Plasma needed
Discussion
Ok,
So I'm moving in to a new house, and need a new TV, I used to rely on my projector, but after stopping with Hughsie for a while, I'm leaning towards a Plasma now..
I like the look of
www.trustedreviews.com/tvs/review/2006/10/06/Hitachi-55PD9700-55in-Plasma-TV/p1
with our own DeR being the preferred vendor of choice... but being a n00b to this area, I didn't want to dive in head first... but rather take on some advice from those of you who know this area like the back of your hand...
I want decent size (50"+)
I want sexy looking
Ideally I want speakers built in.. but I suppose I could be convinced to get a Home Hifi Setup..
As I'll only really use it for Sky HD / Xbox360 HD / occasional DVD, I'm only looking to spend £2-3k...
Any comments / thoughts / suggestions? I've mailed DeR, but I'm sure he has better things to do on the weekend than read his emails (lucky him!)
J
So I'm moving in to a new house, and need a new TV, I used to rely on my projector, but after stopping with Hughsie for a while, I'm leaning towards a Plasma now..
I like the look of
www.trustedreviews.com/tvs/review/2006/10/06/Hitachi-55PD9700-55in-Plasma-TV/p1
with our own DeR being the preferred vendor of choice... but being a n00b to this area, I didn't want to dive in head first... but rather take on some advice from those of you who know this area like the back of your hand...
I want decent size (50"+)
I want sexy looking
Ideally I want speakers built in.. but I suppose I could be convinced to get a Home Hifi Setup..
As I'll only really use it for Sky HD / Xbox360 HD / occasional DVD, I'm only looking to spend £2-3k...
Any comments / thoughts / suggestions? I've mailed DeR, but I'm sure he has better things to do on the weekend than read his emails (lucky him!)
J
Pioneer 50" - PDP507.
Use www.pricerunner.co.uk to search for cheapest. £2K or just under, IIRC.
Use www.pricerunner.co.uk to search for cheapest. £2K or just under, IIRC.
PJ S said:
Pioneer 50" - PDP507.
Use www.pricerunner.co.uk to search for cheapest. £2K or just under, IIRC.
Use www.pricerunner.co.uk to search for cheapest. £2K or just under, IIRC.
Hmm, looks very nice, just over £1800 from DeR....
the question now is, am I going to notice the tiny difference in quality, over the 55" Hitachi....
Where's DeR where you need him ...
J
Sorry...
As has been mentioned the 507XDE is probably the pick of the 50s at the minute however it doesnt come with speakers out of the box, they are an add on.
If you're going to go down the route of a home entertainment system then I wouldnt bother with the TV speakers, just add that onto the home entertainment budget and get some more visually appealing speakers. Something like the Gallo Nucleus Micro in Piano Black would compliment nicely.
If you're not going down the home entertainment route then the 507 will accept either a soundbar below the screen or two speakers mounted left and right of the screen. I think both speaker options at £150 to £200 so expect the lot to come in around £2000 delivered.
As has been mentioned the 507XDE is probably the pick of the 50s at the minute however it doesnt come with speakers out of the box, they are an add on.
If you're going to go down the route of a home entertainment system then I wouldnt bother with the TV speakers, just add that onto the home entertainment budget and get some more visually appealing speakers. Something like the Gallo Nucleus Micro in Piano Black would compliment nicely.
If you're not going down the home entertainment route then the 507 will accept either a soundbar below the screen or two speakers mounted left and right of the screen. I think both speaker options at £150 to £200 so expect the lot to come in around £2000 delivered.
My advice mate would be to go to somewhere that has them both on show and view them. I very nearly bought mine over the net and at the last minute though I'd just take a trip to my local electrical retailers only to discover that the one I was about to buy (which had a better write up) had a worse picture than another I stumbled across in the shop - which incidentally turned out to be cheaper, then a quick search on line afterwards brought up the same TV even cheaper still !
M3John said:
My advice mate would be to go to somewhere that has them both on show and view them. I very nearly bought mine over the net and at the last minute though I'd just take a trip to my local electrical retailers only to discover that the one I was about to buy (which had a better write up) had a worse picture than another I stumbled across in the shop - which incidentally turned out to be cheaper, then a quick search on line afterwards brought up the same TV even cheaper still !
Get yourself out for more 
very sound advice, but I've already spoken to the Master of all things LCD and taken his wise words to heart!
J
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