Hi

just need some help with purchasing my new TV.

I have between £750 - £1200 to spend.

I would like something around the 37" size, I don't want anything much bigger as I would be sitting on top of the thing, we only have about 8' between the sofa and current 28" CRT.
Do I go for LCD or plasma.
Also it must have a min. of 2 HDMI inputs.

At work we have a Sony Bravia 32" lcd which is ok, great colours not particular impressed with the HD quality.

As there are so many different makes and models any help would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

Phil

Phil,

How about the 37inch Panasonic Viera Plasma. Fits your price range and is a great picture.

Roy.

Go down the plasma road ,with your choice what ever that may be. LCD is no way as good ,munch

Sharp LC37XD1E
Full HD 1080P panel, £1200, and outperformed (and seriously outclassed) the Pioneer plasma when I had a side-by-side dem using an n-Vi

I'd firmly accept that LCD 6 months ago didn't stand a chance against plasma - that was then - this is now. See one (and a well set up one at that) before you part with your cash - and trust YOUR eyes... not our opinions

Mind you - this should help you a lot - only Panasonic make a 37" plasma (all the others are 42" or more), and if you look at this thread and my suggestion then only Sharp make an LCD worth considering - that leaves you a two horse race... should save you some shopping time.

All the best

Mike

Thanks all

Phil
I bought a Panasonic Plasma in September. It has fantastic picture quality. Never use the audio side as I cahhnel it through my 2 channel naim with excellent results. The matching HDD/DVD recorder works a treat with it too.

Phil,

You can get the Sharp LC37XD1E for a good price here. I will be buying the 42" from there soon.

Denis

phil, i know mike thinks sharp lcd are the best around, but take a look at the av-forums there seems to be quite a few problems with them, banding, buzzing, dead or stuck pixels, etc, although to be fair the people with the ones with no problems seem very impressed with them

Mike doesn't think anyone else should specifically buy a Sharp.

But Mike does think that it's essential to see all the best options before one parts with one's folding

That's what Mike did

Mike does, however, get occasionally fed up with folk savaging his recommendations without the benefit of actualling seeing the offending article working and judging it for themselves!

Mike was under the impression that this thread was asking for recommendations - which Mike provided based on Mike's experience.


Mike's now off to cook a lovely roast and fall asleep whilst listening to Pulse this afternoon.

quote:

Originally posted by Mike1380:
Mike doesn't think anyone else should specifically buy a Sharp.

But Mike does think that it's essential to see all the best options before one parts with one's folding

That's what Mike did

Mike does, however, get occasionally fed up with folk savaging his recommendations without the benefit of actualling seeing the offending article working and judging it for themselves!

Mike was under the impression that this thread was asking for recommendations - which Mike provided based on Mike's experience.


Mike's now off to cook a lovely roast and fall asleep whilst listening to Pulse this afternoon.

Mike, thanks for your recommendations, I hope you enjoyed your Sunday lunch and The Pulse is a great DVD.

John, thanks for your advice

Obviously I will let my eyes decide on which one to buy, but it's interesting to see what forum members own or would buy, there's normally someone else that's done all the hard work in researching the best hence my thread for advice, I don't normally post here, I'm a 2 channel freak

Cheers

Phil

Hi Phil
I am going through this painful process too - too much choice, size, make lcd or plasma etc. I reckon I can get away with a 37" and the plasmas I have seen were a more natural picture and better definition than LCD, however the Sharp that Mike recommends is higher resolution than the ones I compared it to, however you can pick up a panansonic plasma for £300 less than the Sharp. The only way is to compare side by side but I reckon I am going for the plasma. Happy viewing!
Dave

Hi,

I went to a well known nationwide Naim dealer and they demo'd a plasma against an LCD. No contest for me - plasma every time. So I bought the Panasonic 37" Viera. Reckon you might be able to get one from JL for £800. What's not to like!

Jon.

Phil
Have you made a purchase yet?