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New TV...Plasma v LCD
UncleUB:
We are at present looking for a new TV,and tbh I am doing plenty of head scratching as to what we should get.Is it fact or fiction that plasma screens use a lot more electricity than LCD
We have got a shortlist which comprises of a the KDL 46EX723 LED 3D TV.The Sharp 46 LE831E and the Panasonic Plasma TX-P42GT30.
My OH wants the 3D element,me I'm more bothered about sound quality,which looks like leading to surround sound speakers as well
I quite like the Sharp one,we have seen all 3 working in stores and tbh they all look good... ???
Any comments/advice would be gratefully received.
oldfogy:
Two things I found with surround sound which I was not happy with was.
1) Having to have the volume turned right up to be able to hear/appreciate the sounds from the 2 arterial speakers.
2) Noise coming from places that are not within shot of the TV and talking in the background which made it very confusing, even now quite often I sometimes think kids are playing outside my window and all it is is the background noise of the TV.
The worst program I ever watched was a horse race, it was just so full of background noise for me it spoilt the race.
Although some things can be good such as aircraft fly-pasts and trains.
I just have it set on stereo now and find that more pleasing.
Black Sheep:
This query is as old as time itself. ;D
I ventured into purchasing a new TV approx 3-4 yrs ago, and was befuddled as to which way to go ....... Plasma v LCD ??
I spent hours researching the different makes, models, etc etc ......... I also read lots of forums as well. The outcome ?? 50% preferred LCD, the other 50% preferred Plasma. It appears from them in the know, there's pro's and con's with both types.
I settled for a Panasonic Vierra 37" LCD. If memory serves,they'd only been on the market approx 6 months when I purchased one ?? Whatever, it's been great with no problems at all. Just another point though U UB, if you weren't already aware, don't just plump for the biggest screen that there is, there are reccommended viewing distances in relation to the size of screen that would be best suited. I say this because mey neighbour and good friend, Mr Gadget-head, had himeslf a 70-odd " TV and is the worst picture ever due to his seating being so near. Pixellated to hell !!!
Again, if memory serves (and mines awful), I think snadge (member on this forum) gave me some good pointers all them years back on the 'DSL Zone' forum. I think it was him ?? Good luck.
UncleUB:
--- Quote --- UB, if you weren't already aware, don't just plump for the biggest screen that there is, there are reccommended viewing distances in relation to the size of screen that would be best suited. I say this because mey neighbour and good friend, Mr Gadget-head, had himeslf a 70-odd " TV and is the worst picture ever due to his seating being so near. Pixellated to hell !!!
--- End quote ---
Thanks,a 46" is the maximum we would go to,and tbh I think a 40"/42" could be a better choice.
Both the Sony and Sharp of the models I have posted above do come in 40" ,while the Panasonic is 42".
The Panasonic does get some excellent reviews and comes with both Freesat and Freeview HD
At present the Sharp is just coming out on top for us,will still do a bit more research though and I hear that Sony will soon be releasing their 2012 models which could see older models drop in price.
oldfogy:
I have a Panasonic and just HATE the EPG, (Program Guide) fortunately I did not buy the set or TBH as soon as I discovered the state of EPG setup I would have returned the set for another make or model.
The problem is nearly half of the screen is covered by a static advert and there is no way I have found of removing it.
At least with my LG set the EPG page gives a virtually a whole page full of program information.
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