rear projection tv vs. tube tv

[tdx999]

Which is better? rear projection or tube?

Similarities: Both are HDTV, 1080i/480p compatible, 3D Y/C comb filter, as well as other goodies. Both cost the same.

Differences: tube is 32". projection is 43".

Any pros and cons that I should be aware of?

If anyone has a site with info, please post it as well.

Thank you.

 

[bunker]

With rear projection one thing you have to look for is whether or not you can see the picture well from all angles. I don't know if it's still true, but it used to be that if you were looking at a rear projection from a sharp angle (standing to the side of the tv) you could hardly make out the picture.

That's about all I can think of, I'm sure someone else will chime in.

 

[Texmaster]

<< Which is better? rear projection or tube?

Similarities: Both are HDTV, 1080i/480p compatible, 3D Y/C comb filter, as well as other goodies. Both cost the same.

Differences: tube is 32". projection is 43".

Any pros and cons that I should be aware of?

If anyone has a site with info, please post it as well.

Thank you. >>



Tube is heavier and is limited to 36'

If you get a Tube, Sony makes the best

Projection is lighter and can give you a bigger picture. Pioneer is lord and master of the big projection screens

 

[sohcrates]

tube tv's can run for year's w/out a tune-up

rear projections need annual maintenance to stay looking their best

but then again, tube tv's only go up to about 36 inches...

 

[Ameesh]

if you always sit on the couch and watch tv or from your bed etc get a rear projection cause its bigger and youll be happy with the bigger picture and thats a huge jump from 36" to 43".

pioneer's elite series is awsome. check it out.

 

[CocaCola5]

Tubes can't produce true red or black colors. RP has superior color reproduction but usually sacrifice on detail for size. Pioneer Elite or Sony XBR projections are some of the better RP out there.

 

[Looney]

rear projections need annual maintenance to stay looking their best

And what does this involve? Actually getting a technician to come over to 'tune' your tv?

 

[tigerbait]

<< rear projections need annual maintenance to stay looking their best >>



my dad has had a Sony 61" V-series TV since 1993 and it still looks better than most tvs out there. only required an adjustment once in that time... just recalibrated it with Video Essentials at it looks brand new again

 

[mithrandir2001]

Tubes have superior visual quality because they are direct-view whereas RPs are projected which hurts resolution a little. Tubes are also brighter and more vibrant and offer a good view at a wider angle where RPs have a narrower "sweet spot". RPs have the advantage of sheer size potential (if you want 61", you have to go RP) and are sometimes thinner in depth than tube TVs.

 

[Doggiedog]

Sony has a 40" Tube now.

But like Texmaster said they are heavy.

I have a 36" Sony XBR400 and it weighs something like 250lbs while a 53" RP XBR was like 150lbs.

 

[Mindsink]

"rear projections need annual maintenance to stay looking their best"

"And what does this involve? Actually getting a technician to come over to 'tune' your tv? "

All it takes is adjusting your display settings using an AVIA or VE DVD. If you're a real videophile, you may want to learn how to adjust settings in service mode.

32" HDTV? That's a waste if you ask me.

 

[Texmaster]

<< Sony has a 40" Tube now.

But like Texmaster said they are heavy.

I have a 36" Sony XBR400 and it weighs something like 250lbs while a 53" RP XBR was like 150lbs. >>



LOL Ditto man. Sony 36' XBR WEGA. Nearly gave me a heart attack lifting it up to its new home. Beautiful TV though

 

[Doggiedog]

You lifted that monster up by yourself? Wow. I wouldn't want to get on your bad side.

 

[sohcrates]

Our SONY RP tv was tuned a few month ago. you're correct that you can align the TV yourself, but the biggest reason to get it serviced is that the mirrors inside the tv get "hazy"

after only a year, you wouldn't believe the dirt that came off our tv's mirrors.

but it's personal preference. i have friends who've gone years w/out a service, but i like to keep mine tip-top

in fact, it was only like 50 bucks extra for a service plan where the dude comes out every year