So I just moved into my brand new loft last night. Of course the night before I went to best buy to get a new HDTV as my 32 LCD Viewsonic was not going to cut it. I went in researched with the intention of buying the 60a2020. The reason being is that my living room is a shared space with the kitchen. The total room is 20ft x 18 ft with 9 ft windows along the 18 ft wall. Anyhow the way the room is laid out I would prefer not dividing up the room by floating a small couch 7ft to 10ft from the TV. At full length, with the BDI TV stand and leather sectional I have picked out, viewing distance will be roughly 14ft.

Now here's the question, last night I went in to Best Buy planning to buy the Sony 60a2020, mainly because it was the most reasonably priced a 60inch screen, good quality image. I was/am very concerned about the 14ft viewing distance. Anyway, I walked out with a Pioneer 5080HD because the picture quality is just wicked, but am having second thoughts. If I am 14ft away should I switch to the Sony 60a2020? or should I stick with the better image quality and try a 50inch plasma at 14 ft? I am a gamer, but also watch a lot of sports (Go Bears!).

5080HD is a great set. If you can do it take advantage of the 6070HD or go up to the 6010FD :)

5080HD is a great set. If you can do it take advantage of the 6070HD or go up to the 6010FD :)

Roman, have you watched the 6010FD? How does its PQ compare with that of the 5080?

Roman, have you watched the 6010FD? How does its PQ compare with that of the 5080?

I wish I have but to be honest with you not yet (too many pre-orders). From what I can tell people are stating that they look great. More and more people are getting them delivered so we will get more updates this week.