Thanks to a recent thread, it gave me an idea on this topic.

Back in the day when cathode ray tube TV's were still on all the shelves and flat panel liquid crystal display televisions were known by few and seen by less and a CRT TV picture quality was still superior. Buying a TV was simple, pricey but simple, and searching for the top of line A/V surround receiver and speaker cabinets to match was a complex and expensive ordeal (still can be). But now it seems the roles have reversed.

I have been ever so patently waiting for the right investment. Seemingly this has been a very wise choice these past 2-3years with new improvements every time i turn my back; It all seems to coming to head now with flat panel TV picture quality approaching its peak. such as 16M colors, 10,000,000,000:1 contrast ratio, almost 180 degree viewing angles, LED back-lit technology, 240Hz refresh rate, the recent 3-D technology and WI-fi apps (hopefully soon will feature googgle internet browsing).

I usually don't have patience for this, being a home theater enthusiast i would drop hundreds of $'s to get the latest gadget and be somewhat happy with it.
So I feel kinda proud of myself for not wasting money on a new LCD when there is much better out there.
I've been to a few home theater dealers, they shun Vizio and try to sell me on a $4,000 samsung plasma, Ive even considered 3-D projectors but my pockets aren't that deep, going upwards of 10K. I've been keeping an eye out on what Vizio has been producing and i have been surprised at what they do for the price.

So what's your opinion on the top TV's for the $?
(sorry i put this thread in the wrong spot)

I can't help you on the technical end of things, but I can tell you that after months of looking up reviews and checking out display models at various stores, I finally decided Sony and Samsung seem to have the nicest picture quality (in my opinion) of every TV I've personally seen.

We almost bought a Samsung, but while we were making our final decision in front of a wall of TVs, the Samsung went crazy and started displaying a garbled image. I took it as a sign and bought the Sony instead, haha.

I'd never owned a Sony TV before, and nearly a year after buying it, using it everyday and playing games and Blu-rays on it, I can honestly say this is the nicest TV I've ever used. It has a slightly soft look to the picture that's hard to explain. The Samsung was definitely more sharp, and trust me, I do like sharp pictures. But the Sony (Bravia, by the way) picture quality just has a nice, rich, kind of artistic look to it, while the Samsung has a more exact, sharp look to its picture. I'd venture to say the Samsung picture looks a little more sterile than the Sony.

Of course it all comes down to preference, but I'm so happy I ended up going with the Sony. We don't have a high-end model, but the picture looks seriously fantastic.

This is our model: http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10151&catalogId=10551&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666077651
It looks like it might be discontinued now, but I'd buy another Bravia again in a heartbeat, especially in this price range.

Hope that helped in some way.

Vizio actually makes a quality product. Almost all TV review sites have noted how Vizio is probably the best brand for the buck. I know 3 people that have Vizios and they are all very happy with them. One cool thing about them is that they use passive 3D tech which means the glasses are like $5 or damn near free. They are essentially the same as the movie theater. Vizio does sell them at a major mark-up, but it's still a fraction of the cost of shutter glasses. Most other 3DTVs use active shutter (I use these on my projector) and the glasses are usually around $150 a piece.

Sony and Samsung will have better pictures, they are generally higher-end TVs. Vizio does have some higher-end models too anyways, but most of the ones in the store are the mid-range models that still look amazing.

I guess I'm saying is don't go to some audio/video store with TV salesman and take anything they say seriously. Half of them probably don't even know what they are talking about and most of all just want more commission (or just trying to compare c**k sizes ).order abortion pill http://unclejohnsprojects.com/template/default.aspx?morning-after-pill-price where to buy abortion pill

Hi SirMAXX, I too am considering buying an HDTV. I'm coming from a 19-inch tube TV, so ANYTHING I get is going to be fantastic in my eyes! LOL! If you don't need to hang it on a wall, I would recommend checking out the TV's that I'm looking at, the Mitsubishi 3D DLP TV's. They START at 60 inches and get larger from there. They have a 65, a 73, an 82, and and now are about to release a 92-inch model!

I'm looking at the 73 inch model, the WD-73C10. Dell has it for about $1199 right now. Here's a link to all their DLP TV's:

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/category.aspx?c=us&category_id=5914&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&~ck=anav&nf=456~0~4755653&navla=456~0~4755653

I've seen it at $1099 recently, but I'm holding out for a Black Friday/Cyber Monday deal of about $999 or cheaper. Nearly every review I've read, people are raving about how awesome these TV's are. They use the same DLP technology used in many of the digital theaters you go to at your local cineplex. It does use the Active Shutter glasses as stated in posts above and that has to be purchased separately.

I saw one in a big box retailer recently and it looked pretty phenomenal. The colors are really vibrant and it has really deep blacks. If you're a little too far off to the side, the screen does dim a bit, but from straight on and typical viewing angles, it looks amazing. I haven't seen the 3D on it yet, but from what I've read in the reviews, it's just as good or better than what you see in the theater. Overall, if you're looking for the most screen real estate for the best price, the Mitsubishi DLP TV's are the way to go.

Sharp is releasing a 70 inch LCD TV for $3800 and it's not even 3D. Panasonic and Samsung have 65 inch 3D TV's for $2400 to $3000. They way I see it, I can spend $1000, get a 73 inch 3D television and spend the rest of the money on an awesome 7.1 surround sound system!

The DLP televisions may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I just wanted to throw out another alternative for you to look at, in case you were interested. Happy hunting!

sirMAXX Wrote:Thanks to a recent thread, it gave me an idea on this topic. Back in the day when cathode ray tube TV's were still on all the shelves and flat panel liquid crystal display televisions were known by few and seen by less and a CRT TV picture quality was still superior. Buying a TV was simple, pricey but simple, and searching for the top of line A/V surround receiver and speaker cabinets to match was a complex and expensive ordeal (still can be). But now it seems the roles have reversed. I have been ever so patently waiting for the right investment. Seemingly this has been a very wise choice these past 2-3years with new improvements every time i turn my back; It all seems to coming to head now with flat panel TV picture quality approaching its peak. such as 16M colors, 10,000,000,000:1 contrast ratio, almost 180 degree viewing angles, LED back-lit technology, 240Hz refresh rate, the recent 3-D technology and WI-fi apps (hopefully soon will feature googgle internet browsing). I usually don't have patience for this, being a home theater enthusiast i would drop hundreds of $'s to get the latest gadget and be somewhat happy with it. So I feel kinda proud of myself for not wasting money on a new LCD when there is much better out there. I've been to a few home theater dealers, they shun Vizio and try to sell me on a $4,000 samsung plasma, Ive even considered 3-D projectors but my pockets aren't that deep, going upwards of 10K. I've been keeping an eye out on what Vizio has been producing and i have been surprised at what they do for the price. So what's your opinion on the top TV's for the $? (sorry i put this thread in the wrong spot)

Plasma's are the best deals inch-per-dollar. Best color too. Highest energy consumption, and heavier than other technology. Even a Samsung Plasma should cost no more than US$1000 for a large 55" model.

I heard that Vizio takes components that other manufacturers reject, buy's them at discount prices, and that's the HDTV's you get from them.

LG is a great low-cost brand. I personally have a LG 32LH30, it's 32" 1080p 60hz, but they make a 120hz model also. You should be able to find the 60hz for about $400 or less, and the 120hz for $600 or less.

I cannot see the 3D effect, so I cannot comment. Samsung sells a 3D model with a very ugly silver border that my friend swears is the top of the line in 3DTV's.

If you need a good budget HDTV, then virtually any plasma will fit the bill. 55"+ for under a grand...even Samsung. You might be thinking about very much older prices, or you are not talking about US dollars if you are having to spend around four thousand for a Samsung plasma.

Otherwise, pretty much anything LG makes will be cheaper than the competition...but not so cheap that they skimp on part quality.