$3000 to spend on a TV.... (1 Viewer)

[Mike-Post]

Here are the requirements:
#1) Size is the most important
#2) Picture Quality
#3) Quality of technology. i.e. plasma's shortened life.

Viewing habits:
1) Digital Cable
2) HDTV (Just got the box)
3) DVD
4) VCR

Size of Box & viewing angle are of no concern.

Mind you, this is not for me.

Suggestions?

I already have my TV... Sony KV34HS510.

Thanks.

 

[Jack Briggs]

Mike, please ask this sort of question in the Display Devices area. The Basics area is for general discussion at the beginner level, not specific model recommendations. Thanks.

 

[Mike-Post]

Sorry.

Thanks for moving it though.

Mike

 

[Leo_P]

How far away will the TV be from the viewer?

 

[SethH]

Sony has a 65" that can be found for $2500. Also, if front projection is an option your friend could certainly find an lcd or dlp projecter for under $3000 that could give him a 110" screen (assuming he has the room for it).

 

[Mike-Post]

It's actually ~ 14' viewing distance.

Another caveat. She has a Gamecube & wants to hook that up to the TV as well.

I thought of Front projection, but figured lighting would be an issue.

 

[David Michael]

Well the sony 65ws550 or the mits 65513 seem to be your best bets.I got a 60 gwIII for 3200 which is the cheapest ive ever seen it for,but crts will give ya most bang for the buck.

 

[Mike-Post]

Hmmm... The funny thing is, she HAS the Mits 65513 & doesn't like it. she claims there is a blurry spot in the lower left corner, the place she bought it from gave her another one, and they said all the 65513's have that.

I don't think I would go 65" at 14' viewing distance myself. Especially if she's going to watch mostly digital cable. I told her the Sony KF-42WE610 + stand would be a good choice, but she wants a larger screen.

 

[SethH]

14' away should be plenty for a 65" screen. Tell her to try the Sony or the 65" Hitachi. If she doesn't like those then she's just about out of good quality 65" screens and should consider moving to a technolgy other than CRT (which will likely require a smaller screen).