BIIIIG TV information needed

[Raduque]

My mother's wanting to upgrade my dad's TV. They currently have a 65" Mitsubishi RPCRT HDTV. She wants to get a 60+ plasma or LCD (non-projection) that can be wall-mounted.

Got any suggestions on what to look for? Brands, models?

Thanks

 

[Exterous]

Whats the price range?
Panasonic plasmas are really nice with (IIRC) Pioneer being better but more expensive
I have a soft spot for Samsung LCDs. IMO if you are looking for an LCD they give you the best bang for your buck

 

[QueBert]

I second the Panny's, about to get the 50" Plasma myself, the price on them is pretty awsome, I couldn't afford a 60"+ model, and don't even have room for it. You can't go wrong with Panny, the Pioneer is super sick, but so is the price tag


I just googled the Panny WOW 60"'s are A LOT more than the 50"'s holy shit I'm glad I don't have room for one now.

 

[CalvinHobbes]

http://www.avsforum.com

 

[DaveSimmons]

My brother loves his 61" Samsung DLP, I'm quite happy with my 50".

A 1080p 61" Samsung sells for ~$1,600, less with a hot deal.

 

[Raduque]

Originally posted by: Exterous
Whats the price range?

I'm thinking not more then $2500.

Originally posted by: CalvinHobbes
http://www.avsforum.com

Unhelpful. If I wanted to ask there, I would have asked there. Go away.

 

[erwos]

Originally posted by: Raduque

Originally posted by: CalvinHobbes
http://www.avsforum.com

Unhelpful. If I wanted to ask there, I would have asked there. Go away.

No need to be an ass about it. The guy was trying to help you by pointing you to an extremely valuable resource. You should be _thanking_ him, not castigating him.

I like the DLP idea myself, but mounting those on a wall can be tricky. Does it _really_ need to be wall mounted?

 

[JackBurton]

60+ is the money zone for plasma and LCD. DLP are pretty dang cheap even up to 73", but like I said, plasmas and especially LCDs get pretty expensive, fast, at that range.

Here are the top options:

1. 60" Pioneer Elite 150FD = $7500 MSRP

2. 60" Pioneer 6010FD = ~$4500-$4800 online

3. 65" Panasonic TH-65PZ750U = ~$6500 online

4. 65" Sharp LC-65SE94U = ~$9000-$10,000 (I'm not big on Sharp though)

5. 70" Sony KDL-70XBR3 = $33,000 MSRP :Q

 

[lupi]

Originally posted by: Raduque

Originally posted by: Exterous
Whats the price range?

I'm thinking not more then $2500.

You're gonna need to drop about a foot or so off the TV size then.

 

[lupi]

Originally posted by: erwos

Originally posted by: Raduque

Originally posted by: CalvinHobbes
http://www.avsforum.com

Unhelpful. If I wanted to ask there, I would have asked there. Go away.

No need to be an ass about it. The guy was trying to help you by pointing you to an extremely valuable resource. You should be _thanking_ him, not castigating him.

I like the DLP idea myself, but mounting those on a wall can be tricky. Does it _really_ need to be wall mounted?

That site sucks unless you're a hardcore regular or someone directly links what you're asking about. I'm all for his response.

 

[TastesLikeChicken]

At a $2500 price point there are few options at that size. They'll also be limited to a 720p display.

There's the 60" LG Plasma - 60PC1D that runs right @ $2500 online, if you can find one. I installed one for my wife's aunt and uncle not long ago. You can see the thread about it here.

There's also the 58" Panasonic TH-58PE75U that you can pick up from Costco for $1999. Great deal for a nice TV.

Both TVs above have great pictures in HD. In SD they're not so great, but few TVs of that size can make a low res signal look good anyway.

If your parents want 1080p at that size the budget will need to increase a bit. Quite a bit.

 

[Exterous]

Originally posted by: TastesLikeChicken
At a $2500 price point there are few options at that size. They'll also be limited to a 720p display.

There's the 60" LG Plasma - 60PC1D that runs right @ $2500 online, if you can find one. I installed one for my wife's aunt and uncle not long ago. You can see the thread about it here.

There's also the 58" Panasonic TH-58PE75U that you can pick up from Costco for $1999. Great deal for a nice TV.

Both TVs above have great pictures in HD. In SD they're not so great, but few TVs of that size can make a low res signal look good anyway.

If your parents want 1080p at that size the budget will need to increase a bit. Quite a bit.

:thumbsup: Or wait till the prices come down. On a positive note I believe that Panasonic is changing over to their new line so you might be able to find some clearance sets in your price range (IIRC they are going from TH-xxxx75x to TH-xxxx85u)

I am also not a fan of sharp

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Did you not want rear projection due to depth? Would a flat wall mounted blank screen for front projection in that room?

(You'll be able to get 1080p and much more than 60" on your budget )

 

[s44]

Samsung's 61" HL-T6176S DLP is less than a foot deep, the LED HT-T6187S a bit more. Both are well under your budget.

Front projection could be sweet, though.