LCD TV's

audiophile · **22nd March 2008, 12:00 PM**

is it the general concensus that the Bravia is the current yard stick in regards to large LCD screens ?

logifuse · **22nd March 2008, 12:04 PM**

I think the Sharp Aquos is better, but it's all down to your personal opinion.

Justin

audiophile · **22nd March 2008, 12:10 PM**

hmmm sharp ? not heard that being thrown around usually it is samsung vs Sony

vlad · **22nd March 2008, 12:24 PM**

Have a look here
http://www.xpmediacentre.com.au/comm...br-review.html

I personally prefer Pioneer Kuro,

but it is over my budget

audiophile · **22nd March 2008, 12:53 PM**

yeah i just read that.

I looked at sharp LC46D83X and the Sony KDL46XBR and the sony has a better native contrast ratio, and the sharp is a little more expensive.

just tried looking at the pioneer website and only could find plasma's ?

vlad · **22nd March 2008, 12:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by audiophile

just tried looking at the pioneer website and only could find plasma's ?

Yes it is a plasma, and better than any LCD

logifuse · **22nd March 2008, 01:03 PM**

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Originally Posted by audiophile

hmmm sharp ? not heard that being thrown around usually it is samsung vs Sony

No, they don't have the market share of the Sonsungs, so they don't get talked about much. I've run my VMC on a 46 and 52 inch one at my mate's custom install shop and wow! Well worth a look, but because of the lower market share, there's less places selling them, so the Sonsungs usually come out cheaper.

Justin

audiophile · **22nd March 2008, 01:17 PM**

sharp seem to get bigger discounts on tv's from looking around too and 3yr warranty compared with sony 1yr.

sharp lc46d83x 3679.05

cheapest at the moment i can find XBR is 3999 for the 46"

might head down the shops now to compare and then start hunting for best prices

logifuse · **22nd March 2008, 01:24 PM**

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Originally Posted by audiophile

I looked at sharp LC46D83X and the Sony KDL46XBR and the sony has a better native contrast ratio

I wouldn't be basing any decisions on figures quoted for TVs - they're far too rubbery.

vlad · **22nd March 2008, 01:39 PM**

XBR is the same as X but with some metal plating. Inside they are the same. Retravision sells them for $3600 for 46"
I am skeptical about Sharp. Especially 100Hz technology implementation .
But again, it is all personal, you better go and have a look for yourself.

krypto · **22nd March 2008, 04:12 PM**

Good Guys 15% off sale today. 46x3100 = $3217

merovingian · **22nd March 2008, 04:17 PM**

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Originally Posted by vlad

Yes it is a plasma, and better than any LCD

You are definitely not your typical LCD owner.

Not many people could bring themselves to make a statement like this, no matter how true, after having just bought a big LCD.

audiophile · **22nd March 2008, 05:11 PM**

well

after going down to a few places and seeing for my own eyes.

Sony Bravias are the pick of the bunch in regards to LCD's, however i saw
the pioneer plasma right next to it..

the kuro is a damn nice tv, even if it is plasma!!!

so now i have the following:

pioneer kuro 50" plasma 5yr warranty
sony 46" KDL46XBR 1yr w