Purchasing HDTV - what brand do you prefer?

Question

We are seriously shopping for a HDTV. We know the technical stuff and approximatly what size we want, but what we would like from you is personal experiance with certain brands.

We definatly are getting a 1080p, probaby between 40-47" (depending on price.) Would like to have optical output. Not sure about plasma vs LCD yet (again, depends on price.)

What would you recommend with above info around $1500?

Answer 1

Go to the library and get the January issues of "Home Theater", "The Perfect Vision" and "Widescreen Review".  These all have "Editors Choice" or "Gear of the Year" articles that let you know the make & model that won respect last year.

Most people are fans ... of their 1 set.  But even though I love this technology, I cannot look at the display units and tell the more subtle things that separate a good TV from a great TV.

Hint:

Plasma:  Pioneer Kuro Pro-1150HD, Panasonic TH-58PZ750U

LCD:Sony KDL-40XBR4, Sharp LC-52D64U

Rear Projector: Sony KDS-60A3000

Answer 2

I have a Sony lcd, have had it for a while & I love it. The picture & sound are awesome. They have many different models & prices.