RE: Best 50" Screen TV Under $4000

smeakim · 09-25-2001, 10:30 AM

I am in the process or remodeling my basement and will be putting in a big screen TV. I am looking for any input into which big screen TV is the best that is under $4000.00. Any input would be great.

Leon · 09-25-2001, 03:39 PM

Do you prefer direct view or rear projection? Also, I'm assuming you want 16:9 format?

smeakim · 09-25-2001, 05:00 PM

I want 16:9 format since everything is going that way anyway and not extremly concerned on front or rear projection. I know on most of the 50 and above inch TVs are usually rear projection. I have looked at Sony, Tosiba, Hitachi, and RCA and I always seen to find a flaw. I liked the RCA P61310 but it has no video output. The Hitachi's don't seem to be as clear. Also I was hoping to find something that had VGA/SVGA capability but can't find those either. So any input would be great.

Leon · 09-25-2001, 06:39 PM

LOL... I just read your title. 50 inch TV, so that rules out a direct view. Heh, I'm an idiot.

Leon · 09-25-2001, 06:58 PM

Here are some that got good reviews:

Hitachi 61SWX01W
Mitsubishi WS-55805
Mitsubishi WS-55907
Panasonic PT-56WXF95
Pioneer SD-532-HD5
Pioneer SD-582-HD5
Pioneer Elite PRO-510HD
Sony KL-W9000
Sony KP-57XBR10W
Sony KP-65XBR10W
Sony VPL-VW10HT
Toshiba 56H80

That's just a list I compiled. I haven't had a chance to read up on any of them, but I thought I'd post it up in case you wanted to get a head start.

smeakim · 09-26-2001, 09:26 AM

Where are you getting the reviews besides epinions.com

gothamknight · 09-26-2001, 02:39 PM

You should check out the home theater websites for recommendations on HDTVs. Hometheaterforum.com is very good, Hometheaterspot.com is also very good. AVSforum.com is good but can get quite technical. You'll find tons of recommendations/information at those sites. Good luck!

Leon · 09-27-2001, 08:09 AM

Try http://www.audioreview.com

gothamknight · 09-27-2001, 10:53 AM

Be careful to read through all the posts on Audioreview.com; some are very helpful but some are pretty worthless.

Also, check out http://www.keohi.com/keohihdtv/ for lots of good information about different HDTVs.

09-25-2001, 10:30 AM	#1
smeakim Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: CO Posts: 667	RE: Best 50" Screen TV Under $4000 I am in the process or remodeling my basement and will be putting in a big screen TV. I am looking for any input into which big screen TV is the best that is under $4000.00. Any input would be great.

09-25-2001, 05:00 PM	#3
smeakim Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: CO Posts: 667	RE: What I want I want 16:9 format since everything is going that way anyway and not extremly concerned on front or rear projection. I know on most of the 50 and above inch TVs are usually rear projection. I have looked at Sony, Tosiba, Hitachi, and RCA and I always seen to find a flaw. I liked the RCA P61310 but it has no video output. The Hitachi's don't seem to be as clear. Also I was hoping to find something that had VGA/SVGA capability but can't find those either. So any input would be great.

09-26-2001, 09:26 AM	#6
smeakim Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: CO Posts: 667	Where to Get Reviews Where are you getting the reviews besides epinions.com

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09-25-2001, 03:39 PM	#2
Leon Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,152	Do you prefer direct view or rear projection? Also, I'm assuming you want 16:9 format?

09-25-2001, 06:39 PM	#4
Leon Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,152	LOL... I just read your title. 50 inch TV, so that rules out a direct view. Heh, I'm an idiot.

09-25-2001, 06:58 PM	#5
Leon Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,152	Here are some that got good reviews: Hitachi 61SWX01W Mitsubishi WS-55805 Mitsubishi WS-55907 Panasonic PT-56WXF95 Pioneer SD-532-HD5 Pioneer SD-582-HD5 Pioneer Elite PRO-510HD Sony KL-W9000 Sony KP-57XBR10W Sony KP-65XBR10W Sony VPL-VW10HT Toshiba 56H80 That's just a list I compiled. I haven't had a chance to read up on any of them, but I thought I'd post it up in case you wanted to get a head start.

09-26-2001, 02:39 PM	#7
gothamknight Ensign Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 18	You should check out the home theater websites for recommendations on HDTVs. Hometheaterforum.com is very good, Hometheaterspot.com is also very good. AVSforum.com is good but can get quite technical. You'll find tons of recommendations/information at those sites. Good luck!

09-27-2001, 08:09 AM	#8
Leon Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,152	Try http://www.audioreview.com

09-27-2001, 10:53 AM	#9
gothamknight Ensign Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Brooklyn NY Posts: 18	Be careful to read through all the posts on Audioreview.com; some are very helpful but some are pretty worthless. Also, check out http://www.keohi.com/keohihdtv/ for lots of good information about different HDTVs.

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