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I am a reasonably sophisticated audiophile but an ignoramus on video.I am planning to buy an HDTV - capable direct view widescreen TV. I have narrowed the choices to 3, although I solicit any other suggestions:
1. Toshiba 34HDX82
2. Panasonic CT34WX50 or 52
3. Sony KV34XBR800They are all close in price but I have no idea which is the preferred choice. I use Direct TV and hope to add an HDTV receiver. I am told its best to have a DVI connection, which I believe the Sony and Toshiba have. Not sure about the Panny. I use a Toshiba SD9200 DVD player. Will be hooking up audio output to stereo preamp. I watch TV more than I play DVD's.
Would greatly appreciate your expert advice, upon which I will depend because the sales people in the large chains seem to be not much more knowledgeable than I am.
Thanks and Happy New Year.
Neal
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Depending on what you will be viewing...
I've had the panny 53wx52, then tried the Tosh 57hdx82.
For DVD viewing nothing comes close to Panny, they still do 480.
For viewing NTSC the Tosh is excellent, Digital channels it's the best I've seen.
Panny does a decent job at digital channels.
Forget about Mits for any NTSC viewing , tried one of those last year.
For 1080i could not tell a difference.
as for features, Most will admit that Tosh does the best stretch modes out there.
Panny does not offer settings for each video input, only global. The others are individual.Doing a convergence and geometry on a Panny is like sticking pins in your eyes!!!! no pun either.
I've often been steered away from Sony as very overpriced and having problems.
check hometheaterspot.com, avsforum.com/// The spot has forums broken down by MFG.
Assuming you are in US, Sony may not be the best choice. They are fine, but you tend to pay a premium for the name & other sets can be just as good. Also I think in North America we get the junk that Sony can't sell elsewhere ;-)MOST important however, is to buy a TV from someone who is ISF certified. In short someone who will calibrate the TV. The difference is well worth any added expense.
All three brands are pretty reliable so look for -1. Skin colour - they can differ so look for the most appealing. I'm assuming here that the definition (clarity) of picture is much the same on all sets.
2. Video inputs of component (for DVD), possibly S-video and composite. Some sets have SCART connectors at the back which make connection to another component (such as a video recorder or DVD player) with SCART easy but this is not common on video recorders and DVD players so is unimportant.
3. A video switching system so you can connect a video recorder as well as a DVD player.
4. A remote control that is ergonomic. Picture yourself using it in a darkened room to see if you could use it easily.
5. If you do not yet have a DVD or video recorder to use with the set, look at the possibility of having one in the future of the same brand so the one remote will operate both units. That would make life a lot easier.
We have 3 Sony sets in this house and they have been very reliable.
John
Peace at AA
Thanks, John.Right now I am leaning to the Sony, having had good luck with them in the past. #2 is Toshiba.
Happy New Year
Neal
I bought the Toshiba and have been quite happy. Here in Canada price on the Toshiba was almost $1000 less than the Sony. Was easier on the wallet and I thought delivered almost as good a picture. If price is no object then get the Sony. For me, the price diff was too much for maybe 10% better video.
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