aschulz90
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Dear Home theater forum,
Everybody here can probably relate to the stress of buying a new tv/projector/occulus rift. Endless research, uncertainty and fretting about the expensive purchase of something that ultimately we don't even need. Here is my current dilemma.
I'm looking around Craigslist for a new TV. The two best options I've found are the following:
1. 55" Vizio XVT553V Micro Dimming LED (2010)
Cnet link here: http://www.cnet.com/products/vizio-xvt553sv/
Price: $325
Condition: Very good
2. 50" Panasonic Plasma s60 (2013)
Cnet link here: http://www.cnet.com/products/panasonic-tc-p42s60/
Price: $450
Condition: very good
My question is, if price was irrelevant which would you choose?
I've traditionally appreciated the image quality of plasmas more, the deeper blacks at night just make me happier. I've seen mid-high end Samsungs that have "micro dimming" and still noticed significant issues with light uniformity / blooming and hated looking at it. At the same time LCDs just have that pop (aka bright room performance) that will impress others and the Vizio is an extra 5"...and as price is never irrelevant it's also cheaper. This is a tough decision and any help would really be appreciated. Thanks HTF.
Everybody here can probably relate to the stress of buying a new tv/projector/occulus rift. Endless research, uncertainty and fretting about the expensive purchase of something that ultimately we don't even need. Here is my current dilemma.
I'm looking around Craigslist for a new TV. The two best options I've found are the following:
1. 55" Vizio XVT553V Micro Dimming LED (2010)
Cnet link here: http://www.cnet.com/products/vizio-xvt553sv/
Price: $325
Condition: Very good
2. 50" Panasonic Plasma s60 (2013)
Cnet link here: http://www.cnet.com/products/panasonic-tc-p42s60/
Price: $450
Condition: very good
My question is, if price was irrelevant which would you choose?
I've traditionally appreciated the image quality of plasmas more, the deeper blacks at night just make me happier. I've seen mid-high end Samsungs that have "micro dimming" and still noticed significant issues with light uniformity / blooming and hated looking at it. At the same time LCDs just have that pop (aka bright room performance) that will impress others and the Vizio is an extra 5"...and as price is never irrelevant it's also cheaper. This is a tough decision and any help would really be appreciated. Thanks HTF.