Can someone recommend the best 50" - 53" Projection TV?

[NolanRyan]

I know there are plenty of AV geeks around here. Which TV should I buy in this size range? I want a 16:9 HD Monitor. I'm strongly considering the 51" Sony or the 50" Toshiba, but the Pioneer seems to be a great set as well. Any suggestions?

 

[yakko]

Can someone recommend the best 50" - 53" Projection TV?

Yes.

 

[NotoriousJTC]

They know thier stuff

 

[mpitts]

Pioneer makes great sets, but they are usually much more expensive. When I was looking, I wound up going with the Toshiba 57H81. It is awesome. I had planned on buying the 50" version (50H81) but I got such a great deal from onecall that I had to go with the 57". I would highly recommend the Toshiba over the Sony. If you are willing to throw down the cash, the Pioneer's (and Elite series) are hard to beat, but the Toshiba's are generally regarded as the best buy for the money.