I need a big ass tv, HELP.core

    I bought a tv last december, guess I can help you with that since I did quite a bit of research!

    I think the new versions are coming out soon though... dunno when it's the yearly refresh of models but I think it was March-April ish or something. So you might wanna look into those as well.

    First off: All tv's are shit and flawed. Great, awesome. At least that's what you're going to read if you go to those fanatic review websites... forumrage and all that.

    I bought a Samsung D7005 55" which seemed like a good price/quality for me. Flaws are that there's some "light bleeding" and "torchlighting", which are inherent problems to LED tv's. It doesn't bother me at all though, I don't see it by normal use and you can only see it slightly, if you really wanna... on a black background. I watched Tron on this TV (bluray) and countless of other movies I borrowed from the internet, was pretty pleased! I also play games and no issues whatsoever.

    If you wanna check those flaws, exaggerated since they like to crank brightness all the way up (which you obviously never do):

    Light bleeding: http://ic.tweakimg.net/ext/i/1248852668.jpeg

    Basically inconsistent brightness levels on the panel

    Torchlighting: http://desmond.imageshack.us/Himg215/sc ... res=medium

    Light bleeding from the corners, looks a bit torchlight ish (although not really on that picture).

    But like I said, barely noticeable unless you're want to start nitpicking (and don't do crazy stuff like crank panel brightness to 100 and backlight to 20/20)

    There's some other versions of this TV but I got this one since you get 2 pairs of 3D glasses with it so that makes it the best bang for your bucks since those are quite expensive. The 3D is pretty good as well, some "double-lines" here and there but it's almost as good as going to the movies

    So there's that, the other one which I was looking into/got recommended is the Panasonic VT30. It's a plasma so the quality is better, apparently... Better blacks and colors. But it's heavier, thicker frame and all that stuff as well. And most of them seem to have a problem with the panel :S "green blob". Which put me off enough to not look into this one more even though it's supposedly the better one. Not a real fan of plasma's anyways...

    Green blob: http://www.avforums.com/forums/attachme ... n-blob.jpg

    There might be more TV's out there that might be worth looking into if you want a different size but these were the "hot" ones, at least for 55".

    Any questions, let me know

    anything Samsung, since they now basically own everything to do with LCD tech - plasma's are awesome but at 60 inch I bet they would break the table they are sitting on, my 42" inch one is like a fucking elephant

    Sony 55HX929/925

    Samsung UA55D8000YR

    LG 55LW6500 - Best 3D (if you want it, personally, it doesn't interest me)

    Each of these models is available in 46 size as well, I think.

    I recently got a 55" sony bravia ex621 and I'm super happy with it. I paid veeeery cheap for this TV (1100 USD - the cheapest 55 by vizio or whatever was 1300) and besides being a "basic" TV (it has 120hz and some other shit though) it has everything I need. And most importantly: The picture quality is perfect. I also love how quick the menus are. I remember the menus being supper laggy on my old samsung. Even turning on the TV or changing channels would take a few seconds. This one starts up on the spot

    Fun fuct: This TV costs about 5000 USD in Brazil. I feel so important owning a 5000 USD at home!!

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    Fun fuct: This TV costs about 5000 USD in Brazil. I feel so important owning a 5000 USD at home!!

    Yeap, almost all electronic shit is way cheaper there, cars too. Gotta love the US of A.

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    get a projector and you can make it as big as you want . My tv is the size of a whole wall

    Doesn't work if you live in a favela

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    ":1ij2vr4m]Projectors suck tbh, there's nothing like a bright nice, contrasty and vivid image from a big ass tv.

    this.

    My brother has a really kick ass projector and awesome surround system, but my friends 60" 3d LED tv is sooooooo much better.

    Hey guys, sorry for not responding earlier but I posted this in the middle of an internet-less move Thanks for the feedback.

    I ended up with Samsung PS51D8000, should be here next week

    Meanwhile, any sound system recommendations that you could share?

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    Just wondering... Any specific reason you picked the plasma over the LED version?

    The room is relatively dark so I didnt need the extra brightness and I love the refresh rate on that thing (and HP was an annoying mexican bugging me to get a plasma)

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    That REALLY depends, what's your budget?

    My budget is pretty much "as much as it's needed for good quality shit"

    Then buy a separate amp, 5 good speakers (especially the center) and a good subwoofer.

    I can recomend http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/ As you know and heard already, I have that 'Mini' Theater pack, and it's fucking fantastic, but do some digging and make sure you visit a proper speaker-shop as well.

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    Update on my tv journey:It was cracked, i spotted too late and thus no RMA is possible.

    2012-03-21

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    -1300€

    Jesus, what brand? That's weird. I remember buying extra an 3 year warranty for my TV for very cheap. I did this when I got my TV in Brazil as well.

    Most of the stores give you at least one year warranty on their side anyway.

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