Joined
·
12 Posts
who makes the best DLP available? I realize that many are going to have different opinions, but interested to see who most people pick, I just cant decide on one yet.
who makes the best DLP?
-
AVSForum Tech Talk Podcast with Scott Wilkinson Click here for details.
-
Enter to be our Home Theater of the Month Click here for details.
- Status
1 - 20 of 31 Posts
REWJR, sorry, but LCOS is not DLP (look at the poster's original question).
I vote for Samsung. They have the most experience, are the leading sellers of DLP, and make great sets. RCA adds some nice features, such as the built-in tuner, but they also cut some corners (for example, their DLPs, at least last year's models, do not accept 720p signals, even though that is their native resolution, which means you cannot use an upscaling DVD player to output 720p to the set over DVI/HDMI).
I vote for Samsung. They have the most experience, are the leading sellers of DLP, and make great sets. RCA adds some nice features, such as the built-in tuner, but they also cut some corners (for example, their DLPs, at least last year's models, do not accept 720p signals, even though that is their native resolution, which means you cannot use an upscaling DVD player to output 720p to the set over DVI/HDMI).
Joined
·
12 Posts
Quote:
well the Samsungs will soon have built-in tuners, at least according to their website, early 05
| Originally posted by BillP REWJR, sorry, but LCOS is not DLP (look at the poster's original question). I vote for Samsung. They have the most experience, are the leading sellers of DLP, and make great sets. RCA adds some nice features, such as the built-in tuner, but they also cut some corners (for example, their DLPs, at least last year's models, do not accept 720p signals, even though that is their native resolution, which means you cannot use an upscaling DVD player to output 720p to the set over DVI/HDMI). |
well the Samsungs will soon have built-in tuners, at least according to their website, early 05
I disagree on the Mitsubishis... they have all the bells and whistles you could ask for including HD2+ on _all_ DLP models, and while the screen glare is an admitted (mistake IMHO) issue, it depends on the viewing environment as well as the model. The 725/825 Diamond Series screen is a _BIG_ improvement (although not perfect) on the 525 screen.
I actually think Mits should drop the 525 series or drop the glossy screen and use one screen (more economical) throughout their product mix. It doesn't even make sense.
I'm going to buy a DLP set this fall and Samsung has done nothing to make me want their product although I know they have been the leader in the biz till now. If they'd have brought forward the Tautus models with HD2+ and maybe even a tuner/cable-card model, then I'd give them consideration, but right now I'm leaning towards Mits 725.
Mike
I actually think Mits should drop the 525 series or drop the glossy screen and use one screen (more economical) throughout their product mix. It doesn't even make sense.
I'm going to buy a DLP set this fall and Samsung has done nothing to make me want their product although I know they have been the leader in the biz till now. If they'd have brought forward the Tautus models with HD2+ and maybe even a tuner/cable-card model, then I'd give them consideration, but right now I'm leaning towards Mits 725.
Mike
Joined
·
61 Posts
IMHO, if you're going mostly by picture quality and you can see a number of the more common DLPs side-by-side, the Mits will have a slightly (but still noticeably) better PQ overall. I have the 525 and yes, the glare can be bothersome in the daytime, but I do most of my tv watching at night. The shutters for the family room my wife and I had ordered prior to buying the set are coming Monday, so even the daytime viewing wil be very good. I love the built-in HD tuner so I can get those primetime HD shows free with just a Radio Shack indoor antenna.
Joined
·
47 Posts
I have a HLP6163W and have been very, very happy with it. I have been through 3 DVD players & 4 HD-STBs in the last two months, but the one constant in my system has been this TV. I do have to admit, when shopping the Mits came in a close second. I did like all the "bells and whistles that it had, but like others have mentioned, the reflections on the screen were just not acceptable... in any environment.
The "glare screen" is not a part of the electronics of the Mits DLP!!
If you don't see rainbows and don't have any problems with removing the glare screen(if glare is an issue), the Mits is the best DLP, period. The Mits picture looks less digital (fake) than the other DLP's, more like CRT.
Samsung's are has been's, they are no longer the only girl in town.
I though put a happy face here so folks wouldn't get too serious.
If you don't see rainbows and don't have any problems with removing the glare screen(if glare is an issue), the Mits is the best DLP, period. The Mits picture looks less digital (fake) than the other DLP's, more like CRT.
Samsung's are has been's, they are no longer the only girl in town.
I though put a happy face here so folks wouldn't get too serious.
Joined
·
47 Posts
Thanks for that obviously unbiased and respectful opinion. I guess we should all return our displays (non mits) to get ready for the mitsubishi take over. It seems certain that no other manufacturer will be able to compete with such a clearly superior product. Mitsubishi - today digital displays... tomorrow the world!
Quote:
If that was true logic would tell us by adding a screen it would increase contrast. Removing the glare screen is to remove glare, period. Mits added the protective shield for asthetic purposes, some feel its makes the tv look more stylish.
| Originally posted by barth2k does removing the glare screen soften the picture (reduce contrast)? |
Quote:
Very few HD inputs, doesn't work well with XBOX, "airplane wing" speakers that adds unneeded width to the TV, not the sharpest picture, too digital looking(artificial), no cablecard, no Firewire, no PC input, no separate setting memorized for each video input, pretty barebones. Its does have good picture but not great.
| Originally posted by Drod Toshiba 52HMX84. HD2+, Quiet, Great Picture, No Glare, Great Audio separation due to side speakers....need to say more!!!! |
Quote:
You must have ESP!! I owned a Mits DLP, but regrettably I can't watch DLP's of any brand do to rainbows, however I always advise those who don't see rainbows that are looking to purchase a DLP to go Mits. I now have a good ole reliable, bulky, heavy,dim, convergence issued, burn-in worrying about Mits Diamond 55813 CRT RPTV. No rainbows, no god awful LCD screen door effect.
| Originally posted by Drod Auditor 55 Guessing that you either own a Samsung or Mitsubishi. |
You must have ESP!! I owned a Mits DLP, but regrettably I can't watch DLP's of any brand do to rainbows, however I always advise those who don't see rainbows that are looking to purchase a DLP to go Mits. I now have a good ole reliable, bulky, heavy,dim, convergence issued, burn-in worrying about Mits Diamond 55813 CRT RPTV. No rainbows, no god awful LCD screen door effect.
Drod, are u from canada? if yes where did u get ur HMX? been waiting for the hmx for quite some time now....getting impatient, might just go for the HM model
Quote:
Quote:
| Originally posted by Drod Toshiba 52HMX84. HD2+, Quiet, Great Picture, No Glare, Great Audio separation due to side speakers....need to say more!!!! |
1 - 20 of 31 Posts
- Status
Join the discussion
