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New House = New LCD...but I need help!

post #1 of 7
9/2/08 at 9:07am
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Hi everyone,

Well Ive been in the market for the past couple of weeks for a new LCD tv for my very first home purchase but I am completely in the dark in regards to what is a good tv/brand to buy these days. I've tried reading through some of the other posts but ya'll seem to be extremely knowledgable where-as Im still quite the noob when it comes to the LCD technology I currently have a 46" KDL-46S2000 Sony TV which has performed extremely admirably for the past 2.5 years but with the bigger room I'd like a bigger TV (and something with 1080p capability!)

In any case, I am in the market for a 52"+ LCD for my family room. I've been somewhat interested in the new 55" from Samsung (LN55A950) but I've heard so many mixed reviews from folks on here saying that its great and then some saying its not worth the money....and at $4000 its hard for me to make an informed decision without being able to physically see it (best buy, ciruit city, etc, dont have floor models). Plus do I REALLLY need the additional 3"?? Well the gadget nerd in me says yes but the practical side of me says no.

So what will I use the TV for:

1 - BluRay Movies via PS3 (all types...action / horror / comedy)
2 - HD programming via cable (e.g. ABC / NBC / TNT / etc). I only watch sports randomly and not very often (more of a "go to the bar and watch" thing IMO)
3 - normal tv
3 - ps3 games

I have about $4000 to spend which is why the new Sammy looked nice but if its performance isn't that great then I will not consider it. Im also looking to get it within the next couple weeks so hopefully its not something I truly have to wait a long time for.

Any suggestions you all have would be greatly appreciated!! I know everyone has a different opinion and have their brand loyalty or what not but all comments are welcome. Thanks very much!


UPDATE: So I just noticed the Sony 52" XBR6 is at Crutchfield.com but only for pre-order. Any idea when these become available? I have been impressed with my current Sony LCD so wondering about these new ones.
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post #2 of 7
9/3/08 at 7:43am
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Maybe this is the wrong sort of question to ask here?

No thoughts or comments from anyone?
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post #3 of 7
9/3/08 at 8:02am
Well as far as size, you could cut up some posterboard or cardboard, etc. to the dimensions of a 52" and 55" and even larger screen and see how they look size wise in your room.

And I'd get out there and look at every floor model I could and every review I could find and read as many threads here as I could, there are so many choices. Of course compare plasmas and since you're getting toward the large end of the flat panel field, look at DLPs. Form strong opinions of what's right for you. Take as much time as you must, you don't want to make the wrong decision. We all agonize over this but it's fun, too. Good luck!
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post #4 of 7
9/3/08 at 8:27am
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Originally Posted by evolved.r View Post

Hi everyone,

Well Ive been in the market for the past couple of weeks for a new LCD tv for my very first home purchase but I am completely in the dark in regards to what is a good tv/brand to buy these days. I've tried reading through some of the other posts but ya'll seem to be extremely knowledgable where-as Im still quite the noob when it comes to the LCD technology I currently have a 46" KDL-46S2000 Sony TV which has performed extremely admirably for the past 2.5 years but with the bigger room I'd like a bigger TV (and something with 1080p capability!)

In any case, I am in the market for a 52"+ LCD for my family room. I've been somewhat interested in the new 55" from Samsung (LN55A950) but I've heard so many mixed reviews from folks on here saying that its great and then some saying its not worth the money....and at $4000 its hard for me to make an informed decision without being able to physically see it (best buy, ciruit city, etc, dont have floor models). Plus do I REALLLY need the additional 3"?? Well the gadget nerd in me says yes but the practical side of me says no.

So what will I use the TV for:

1 - BluRay Movies via PS3 (all types...action / horror / comedy)
2 - HD programming via cable (e.g. ABC / NBC / TNT / etc). I only watch sports randomly and not very often (more of a "go to the bar and watch" thing IMO)
3 - normal tv
3 - ps3 games

I have about $4000 to spend which is why the new Sammy looked nice but if its performance isn't that great then I will not consider it. Im also looking to get it within the next couple weeks so hopefully its not something I truly have to wait a long time for.

Any suggestions you all have would be greatly appreciated!! I know everyone has a different opinion and have their brand loyalty or what not but all comments are welcome. Thanks very much!


UPDATE: So I just noticed the Sony 52" XBR6 is at Crutchfield.com but only for pre-order. Any idea when these become available? I have been impressed with my current Sony LCD so wondering about these new ones.

If you have the money and are willing to wait, I think the new sony 52" XBR6 sounds like an EXCELLENT choice. However, I'd wait to see one in a store just to be sure and then go on-line to get the best price. Buying on-line is so easy and you can save a ton of money.
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post #5 of 7
9/3/08 at 8:30am
for that $4k, you could get a pretty decent hd projector and 100"+ screen that would totally blow away any tv set.
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post #6 of 7
9/3/08 at 6:19pm
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for that $4k, you could get a pretty decent hd projector and 100"+ screen that would totally blow away any tv set.

Trust me this I know. But the wifey has shot down any use of a projector in our family room :-/ She thinks it would be ridiculous to have a projector hanging from the ceiling.

Ive been very happy with my current sony and they are usually top rated tvs so i would think the xbr6 is no slouch in performance. gotta spend a couple hours at best buy sometime i guess
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post #7 of 7
9/3/08 at 6:28pm
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Originally Posted by evolved.r View Post

Hi everyone,

Well Ive been in the market for the past couple of weeks for a new LCD tv for my very first home purchase but I am completely in the dark in regards to what is a good tv/brand to buy these days. I've tried reading through some of the other posts but ya'll seem to be extremely knowledgable where-as Im still quite the noob when it comes to the LCD technology I currently have a 46" KDL-46S2000 Sony TV which has performed extremely admirably for the past 2.5 years but with the bigger room I'd like a bigger TV (and something with 1080p capability!)

In any case, I am in the market for a 52"+ LCD for my family room. I've been somewhat interested in the new 55" from Samsung (LN55A950) but I've heard so many mixed reviews from folks on here saying that its great and then some saying its not worth the money....and at $4000 its hard for me to make an informed decision without being able to physically see it (best buy, ciruit city, etc, dont have floor models). Plus do I REALLLY need the additional 3"?? Well the gadget nerd in me says yes but the practical side of me says no.

So what will I use the TV for:

1 - BluRay Movies via PS3 (all types...action / horror / comedy)
2 - HD programming via cable (e.g. ABC / NBC / TNT / etc). I only watch sports randomly and not very often (more of a "go to the bar and watch" thing IMO)
3 - normal tv
3 - ps3 games

I have about $4000 to spend which is why the new Sammy looked nice but if its performance isn't that great then I will not consider it. Im also looking to get it within the next couple weeks so hopefully its not something I truly have to wait a long time for.

Any suggestions you all have would be greatly appreciated!! I know everyone has a different opinion and have their brand loyalty or what not but all comments are welcome. Thanks very much!


UPDATE: So I just noticed the Sony 52" XBR6 is at Crutchfield.com but only for pre-order. Any idea when these become available? I have been impressed with my current Sony LCD so wondering about these new ones.

If you have the chance to see an a950 in action, you won't regard any of the posts on this forum. The TV does itself justice, it's pretty much going to be reference, for now and most likely until next year's lineup arrives.

Trust me, just go see it...
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