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captvern
Posts: 833
Apr 12, 2013 10:28am
Looking to get a new TV I was wondering what you experts considered to be better
TedSheckler
Posts: 3,974
Apr 12, 2013 10:36am
LSD
Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan......
Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan......
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Gblock
Apr 12, 2013 10:45am
almost zero diff imo...its just fancy labeling by manufacturers to charge more. very subtle differences in dark/blues and blacks.
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Apr 12, 2013 10:46am
Isn't LED supposed to use less power?Gblock;1423966 wrote:almost zero diff imo...its just fancy labeling by manufacturers to charge more. very subtle differences in dark/blues and blacks.
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Gblock
Apr 12, 2013 10:48am
possibly...i was basically speaking from a picture/performance perspective.FatHobbit;1423968 wrote:Isn't LED supposed to use less power?
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Apr 12, 2013 10:57am
Mine is supposed to cost like $30 a year to run.FatHobbit;1423968 wrote:Isn't LED supposed to use less power?
ernest_t_bass
Posts: 24,984
Apr 12, 2013 11:10am
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captvern
Posts: 833
Apr 12, 2013 11:15am
Thanks guys
FatHobbit
Posts: 8,651
Apr 12, 2013 11:22am
There was a thread here a while ago on the differences between different types of tvs. I tried to search for it but apparently LED and LCD aren't long enough to be used as search terms.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
Apr 12, 2013 11:29am
Its too bad LCD Soundsystem called it quits. Always enjoyed his music.
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Jawbreaker
Posts: 520
Apr 12, 2013 11:32am
Search for fluorescent backlit LCD vs LED backlit LCD. You should get more information from that search than you want/need.
LED backlit displays are LCDs but not all LCDs are LED or something like that.
LED backlit displays are LCDs but not all LCDs are LED or something like that.
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MontyBrunswick
Apr 12, 2013 12:18pm
Plasma > LED > LCD
Crimson and Gray Hair
Posts: 384
Apr 12, 2013 12:56pm
I have this:
http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/model/TC-P55ST50
Great all around picture and superb for sports.
I hate that splotchy look a lot of LCD sets give to a football field when the camera follows the action.
None of that with this set - probably has more to do with plasma over LCD rather than the brand but Panasonic has a very good rep for the quality of their plasma sets. The comment you'll see from many about plasma screens washing out in too much light is no issue with this set and my TV room is very well lit in daylight as well as at night.
http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/model/TC-P55ST50
Great all around picture and superb for sports.
I hate that splotchy look a lot of LCD sets give to a football field when the camera follows the action.
None of that with this set - probably has more to do with plasma over LCD rather than the brand but Panasonic has a very good rep for the quality of their plasma sets. The comment you'll see from many about plasma screens washing out in too much light is no issue with this set and my TV room is very well lit in daylight as well as at night.
cruiser_96
Posts: 7,536
Apr 12, 2013 1:03pm
Recently purchased a 60" VIZIO LED and I LOVE it! Unfortunately, I don't have an LCD next to it to compare the two pictures.
Also, my guess is that there is enough control via the settings that you could make either look good.
Also, my guess is that there is enough control via the settings that you could make either look good.
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Jawbreaker
Posts: 520
Apr 12, 2013 1:11pm
I tend to agree, depending on the ambient light, that Plasma is the way to go for the best color reproduction. However, more panel manufacturers are moving away from this technology. Pioneer used to make one of the best TVs (plasma) but their market and profits started to shrink once people got on the LCD bandwagon, so Pioneer got out of the panel business. I have a LG plasma that has been great for years.dlazz;1424062 wrote:Plasma > LED > LCD
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Gblock
Apr 12, 2013 1:11pm
also depends on what your tv uses are...do you primarily just watch tv/movies? will there be gaming?
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wkfan
Posts: 1,641
Apr 12, 2013 1:12pm
I have one of each....40" LCD and 46" LED.
FAR prefer the LED.
FAR prefer the LED.
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Apr 12, 2013 1:13pm
Value-wise, plasmas are still the best picture for the price. People claim LED/LCD are better for brighter rooms, but I don't think it's that noticeable (they all suck in direct sunlight, obviously).
Crimson and Gray Hair
Posts: 384
Apr 12, 2013 1:14pm
Yes. Whatever you buy, check out cnet, or similar sites, for suggestions on how to tweak your settings for the best picture. Well worth the little effort it takes not to be watching a sub-par picture!cruiser_96;1424101 wrote:Also, my guess is that there is enough control via the settings that you could make either look good.
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captvern
Posts: 833
Apr 12, 2013 1:27pm
Mostly watching sports and some gamingGblock;1424108 wrote:also depends on what your tv uses are...do you primarily just watch tv/movies? will there be gaming?
Have a plasma now for a few years and love it , looking at vizio's
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Gblock
Apr 12, 2013 1:36pm
vizios get great reviews and are great value for the price
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MontyBrunswick
Apr 12, 2013 3:38pm
I have a 720p Plasma and it's been good to me. The contrast ratio is almost too good. Makes playing dark video games challenging.