Panasonic lineup - confused

[EK993]

I want to buy a new Panasonic screen, preferably around 60+".

I'm confused as to the current lineup. I can see two 65" screens, the VT25 I believe now incorporates Kuro technology?



Then there is the P65S2 which is listed as "new" but is significantly less than the VT25. Should I avoid this screen, or is it still worth considering if I don't want to blow so much on the VT25?

Edited by EK993 on Monday 14th June 17:47

[bonsai]

First - 65" NICE!

Second - both screens are going to be ace, you're paying a hefty premium for 3D which is to be expected.

I have to say I'm very excited by the Kuro talk, although haven't seen it in action yet - anyone who has...is it as good as we hope?

Only you can answer whether it's "worth it" to you.

Myself, I'd be tempted.

[Plotloss]

VT is 3D and uses the Kuro engine from the Pioneer.

The other one we don't have in the UK so I can't help you there.

[PJ S]

Pull up the specs for the S2, and compare with the UK's S20 and G20.
Just done it for you - straight off without looking any further, it has the same 2M:1 contrast ratio as the S20, not the 5M:1 of the G20.

If you can work with a 54" screen, then opt for the G20 or 25 - I'll let you compare the two to see what the difference is between them.

[EK993]

Thanks for the replies. I sit quite far from the screen so really want something 60"+.

So if I don't want 3D or to spend $4,300 (£3k) on a screen, but want 60+" what would people go for?Somewhere around $2,500 to $3,000 would be the budget.

[PJ S]

The S2 is your only real option for direct view display - otherwise, it's projector and screen time, with the associated ongoing cost of bulb replacement.
But for something 65"+ in size, I'd be surprised if you could do it for under $3K in total, and if you end up looking at $3.5K, you may as well go the whole hog and get the VT20/25 at 65".
If you opt for the projector route, then you should speak with a couple of local installation companies, and see what they have to offer.