A little background:

I currently have a wall-mounted Panasonic TH-42PWD8UK with an HDMI blade. I love it! Even after 3 years, I'm impressed with the picture quality.

Seating distance is about 9'. At that distance, the 42 is a little small.

I've decided to upgrade to 50"+ and at those sizes, the DLP and RP sets tend to become the better deal.

I'm looking to upgrade to a 50-65" set.

My requirements:
+ 1080P
+ 18" or less physical depth

I will be doing:
+ 25% HD (720p/1080i) Cable viewing
+ 25% DVD & maybe Blu-Ray viewing
+ 50% XBOX360

My budget is $1500, though I wouldn't mind going over a tiny bit.

I'm really after the best picture quality, but viewing angle is a concern I have as well. Please chime in with your thoughts, models you may have owned that you think would fit the bill here.

Thanks!

A little background:

I currently have a wall-mounted Panasonic TH-42PWD8UK with an HDMI blade. I love it! Even after 3 years, I'm impressed with the picture quality.

Seating distance is about 9'. At that distance, the 42 is a little small.

I've decided to upgrade to 50"+ and at those sizes, the DLP and RP sets tend to become the better deal.

I'm looking to upgrade to a 50-65" set.

My requirements:
+ 1080P
+ 18" or less physical depth

I will be doing:
+ 25% HD (720p/1080i) Cable viewing
+ 25% DVD & maybe Blu-Ray viewing
+ 50% XBOX360

My budget is $1500, though I wouldn't mind going over a tiny bit.

I'm really after the best picture quality, but viewing angle is a concern I have as well. Please chime in with your thoughts, models you may have owned that you think would fit the bill here.

Thanks!

FOR $1500 OR A BIT MORE

your best bet and the best tv out there for what u want to spend is the SONY KDS60A3000
Available at circuit city for $1899 but i am sure u can get it for less
top of the line features

120Hz frame rate
1080p resolution
3 HDMI inputs
HD tuner
Bravia Engine™ EX
and its a 60" screen
Depth 16.8"

but u better hurry up
they are getting scarce and once they are gone they are gone forever

If you can't get one, then alternatives would be in no particular order:
Samsung HL-T5687S(LED)
Samsung HL-T5676S(lamp)
Samsung HL-T6187S(LED)
Samsung HL-T6176S(lamp)
Mitsubishi Diamond WD-57833(lamp)
Mitsubishi WD-65734(lamp)
Toshiba 65HM167(lamp)