TV Recommendations?

[TorchMach]

It's time to search for a new TV. I would like for it to be 55+ and under $1,200. Right now I have a Samsung Plasma and can't complain. Also, I thought about a projector but it's always seemed like a hassle, any insight on this?

Thanks for the help guys, I was just thinking of going with another Sami Plasma but I know some of you are really good at getting the best bang for your buck when it comes to TV's.

:beer:

 

[TorchMach]

This projector looks pretty good, but then again I know nothing about projectors...

http://www.amazon.com/Epson-EX5210-...qid=1401235773&sr=1-16&keywords=HD+Projectors

Edit: just saw that projectors have a life span measured in hours...let's stick to TV's...

 

[svt 500]

Check out this site. May have some info to help you out. www.crutchfield.com

 

[HIonPSI]

We just picked up a Vizio E550 (i think) for outside and its been great so far...cant beat the price either. I was skeptical about Vizio's but ours is doing awesome.

 

[PowerWheels]

http://www.avsforum.com/f/

I always do some research here before committing on TV's.

 

[Azrael]

I am not a TV expert, but we bought a 60" LG 60PN5700 Plasma 1080p (SmartTV/non-3D) recently for about $850 and it has been outstanding. Our previous main television was a Sony Bravia 40" LCD 1080p (which is now our secondary TV, still working wonderfully).

Thought it was a good deal and so far love the television.

 

[oldmodman]

If it's not too late, and you can still find one get the 60" Panasonic Plasma.

I used to see them selling for $899.00 to $1399.00 but that was BEFORE they were discontinued.
Now, people seem to think they are solid gold.

 

[TorchMach]

Check out this site. May have some info to help you out. www.crutchfield.com

Checked it out, seems more like a car/audio place. Appreciate the link though.

We just picked up a Vizio E550 (i think) for outside and its been great so far...cant beat the price either. I was skeptical about Vizio's but ours is doing awesome.

I have been skeptical myself as well about Vizio's. I'm sure they are made better then they used to.

http://www.avsforum.com/f/

I always do some research here before committing on TV's.

I'm going to be on that forum for awhile. Very good info. Thanks.

I am not a TV expert, but we bought a 60" LG 60PN5700 Plasma 1080p (SmartTV/non-3D) recently for about $850 and it has been outstanding. Our previous main television was a Sony Bravia 40" LCD 1080p (which is now our secondary TV, still working wonderfully).

Thought it was a good deal and so far love the television.

Perfect feed back. That's kinda what I had in mind. Good price too, leaves me money for a sound system possibly as well.

 

[TorchMach]

If it's not too late, and you can still find one get the 60" Panasonic Plasma.

I used to see them selling for $899.00 to $1399.00 but that was BEFORE they were discontinued.
Now, people seem to think they are solid gold.

What's so special about that TV that people want them? Undervalued?

 

[Svtkidd23]

Love my Samsung plasma

 

[TorchMach]

Love my Samsung plasma

It's a good TV for sure Cody. My Sami hasn't given me one problem. I'm moving and need something bigger for the living room.

 

[TorchMach]

Maybe a LED TV, anyone have any experience with those? It would be in a well lit room so fear a Plasma might not work the best..

 

[Boosted T-4]

I would go with another Samsung in whatever you choose to get. I love mine.

 

[BlueSnake01]

From the market now, I would get a Samsung Plasma. The Panny's are the best or one of the best but they're now discontinued. You can get a Sammy Plasma for decent quality and size for your price range.

 

[CobraBob]

Maybe a LED TV, anyone have any experience with those? It would be in a well lit room so fear a Plasma might not work the best..

I have a Samsung 51" F8500 plasma TV. I bought it specifically because it was the brightest plasma available. Perfect for a brighter room. A bit higher than the OP's budget but what an awesome picture. This is our third Samsung plasma TV.

 

[sunburned]

What's so special about that TV that people want them? Undervalued?

I believe panasonic stopped making plasmas and they are great TV's, so people want to scoop them up before they are gone. My parents have three of them, two 42s and a 50". The oldest one must be 6-8 years old by now and still looks new. Two of them are in very well lit rooms and you can still see them just fine.


I have this Samsung LED and love it. I'm sure there are things a pro could nitpick about it, but it works great in my living room.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-55-class-54-5-8-diag--led-1080p-120hz-smart-3d-hdtv/4327005.p?id=1219097782831&skuId=4327005&st=pcmcat193400050018_categoryid$abcat0101001&cp=1&lp=5


Also, I'd check out Vizio if you want a huge TV for cheaper. I have a 7 year old 32" LCD Vizio that still looks the same as the day I bought it.

 

[CobraBob]

I'll add that for a brighter room, an LED will work better than a plasma because they're brighter. My Samsung F8500 would be the only plasma exception that I know of.

 

[coyotehp]

Check out this site. May have some info to help you out. www.crutchfield.com

Great site. I have bought several tv's from them. They are not just car audio, check out their TV & Video link.

 

[Sirraf]

I read alot of reviews before I bought my TV and I went with a Panasonic Plasma Viera. It's not a bad TV but My friend's Vizio LED is much better. I have the TV calibration setting modeled off of some forum so its the best it can be and it still isn't as good as an LED imo. Next TV I get will be an LED. Not to mention, my plasma puts off quite a bit of heat and in a bedroom, you can tell when it has been on for a while.

 

[04SVT_COBRA]

I read alot of reviews before I bought my TV and I went with a Panasonic Plasma Viera. It's not a bad TV but My friend's Vizio LED is much better. I have the TV calibration setting modeled off of some forum so its the best it can be and it still isn't as good as an LED imo. Next TV I get will be an LED. Not to mention, my plasma puts off quite a bit of heat and in a bedroom, you can tell when it has been on for a while.

Calibrating your TV using other people's settings is the equivalent of tuning your car with someone else's pre-made tune. I bought a calibrator and did it myself on my Viera and it looks outstanding. Especially compared to when I did the same you did and used someone else's settings from the AVS forums.