Recommendations for 65" - 70" for under $2000? Budget too small?

[sofakng]

Is it possible to get a decent 65" (or 70") for under $2,000 ?

I know I can get garbage... (Best Buy sells a 65" Dynex for VERY cheap but of course it's going to be junk)

My only requirement is passive 3D. Right now I have a 50" Panasonic plasma and I love it, but the active 3D hurts my eyes. Also, this 65" - 70" is going in the basement so it's a different room and not replacing the Panasonic.

So... is there any 65" for $1,500 or anything in that price range that would be considered "good" ?

 

[purbeast0]

my buddy got a 70" LG a while back that is passive 3D and i'm almost positive he paid under $2k for it. it's a nice set but definitely does not look nearly as good as my 60" ST50 plasma. but i also think it's because he has no clue how to calibrate his tv, it is set WWWAAAYYYY too bright.

 

[LagunaX]

I picked up the Sony 70" KDL70R550A from Costco for $2300 a couple of months ago.

A quick search shows prices $1999 to $2300.

Even though it is 120hz vs. 240hz it still looks great.

 

[Anubis]

Pretty sure the Sharp 70" is under 2k now, at least one of them is, not sure about 3D

edit: nope the 6 series does not have 3D but you can get the 70 for 1700

7 series has 3D but the 70 is 2300

 

[spacejamz]

70" Aquos and Vizios at Sam's/Costco are around $1700...

 

[sciencewhiz]

This year's Vizio M series gets very good reviews. The 65" is $1750 and the 70" is $2200.