Im ready to buy a HDTV in the next month or so and have been looking at these models:
Philips 55PP9352
Mitsubishi WS55511
Pioneer Elite 530HD
Toshiba 57HDX82
Sony KP57WV600
I have looked at Sears, Tweeter, Circuit City:b. They all look just average in the stores, not really any better than my current TV. Sure the HD signal looks good, but Im afraid that DirecTV/OTA will look bad. Im currently using a 10 year old Mitsubihsi 40" analog RPTV.
Things that are important to me are:
1. A good stretch mode, most viewing will be DirecTV.
2. Being able to independently calibrate each input (DirecTV and DVD)
How important is a DVI input? The Sony, Mits and Toshiba have this.
Which one will look best out of the box after a VE calibration? Which one looks the best after an ISF calibration?
Is one brand easier to tweak than the others. Easier access to the service menus, online support?
Please guys and gals help me out, I never really got into the video side of HT just the audio side. Now that Im done with that its time for a WIDESCREEN set. Im a real newbie with video stuff. I just want the best picture I can afford with the least amount of tweaking.
My budget is $2500-3000.
I was told that a 65" wont fit down bilco doors, so I think Im gonna have to go with a 55" TV. I have the room for a 65". I sit about 14' from the TV
TIA
Earle
Philips 55PP9352
Mitsubishi WS55511
Pioneer Elite 530HD
Toshiba 57HDX82
Sony KP57WV600
I have looked at Sears, Tweeter, Circuit City:b. They all look just average in the stores, not really any better than my current TV. Sure the HD signal looks good, but Im afraid that DirecTV/OTA will look bad. Im currently using a 10 year old Mitsubihsi 40" analog RPTV.
Things that are important to me are:
1. A good stretch mode, most viewing will be DirecTV.
2. Being able to independently calibrate each input (DirecTV and DVD)
How important is a DVI input? The Sony, Mits and Toshiba have this.
Which one will look best out of the box after a VE calibration? Which one looks the best after an ISF calibration?
Is one brand easier to tweak than the others. Easier access to the service menus, online support?
Please guys and gals help me out, I never really got into the video side of HT just the audio side. Now that Im done with that its time for a WIDESCREEN set. Im a real newbie with video stuff. I just want the best picture I can afford with the least amount of tweaking.
My budget is $2500-3000.
I was told that a 65" wont fit down bilco doors, so I think Im gonna have to go with a 55" TV. I have the room for a 65". I sit about 14' from the TV
TIA
Earle