Tv 55 or bigger
 

We''l it's time to retire the old projection tv. Have been shopping around and they all seem around the same price with the same features. Anyone have a set they really recommend or i should really avoid? Any 3D users out there?

Thanks

Actually just bought a 70 inch sharp aquos last night. I was really tempted to go with the 55 inch samsung 3d led tho as it looked like a awesome tv. All the sales guys were trying to push Sony hard not sure why but when I researched Sony has had 2 million TVs recalled in the last 2 years so I stayed away. With 3d the Samsung you need the active glasses and other brands lg for example u can use passive. So much crap on a tv now a days I kept ours pretty basic limited options for smart tv and what not.

I couldn't be bothered with 3d. I'm on my second sharp and when the tv down stairs goes ill be getting my third sharp

I've been looking at a projector but it only comes in 3D/2D format not just 2D. I can't stand wearing those glasses to watch TV so I would prefer not paying extra for 3D capability. But from where I want to place the projector it would give me a 144" screen size and an amazing picture! Of course the wife thinks the 60" is plenty and doesn't think we need anything bigger, the picture is really great but after watching a projector at a friend's house I just can't get over how small 60" looks now.

I bought a Sharp AQUOS Quattron 60" a couple of years ago, highly recommended, I purchased the higher end model with the glass front panel, instead of the plastic front panel
I would recommend Visions, for the extended warranty.
I also have a HD projection system.

I wouldn't recommend 3D, it's not good enough yet.

i know what you are saying, I have 120" and still think it is small lol.

For buying TV, I would recommend buying one from costco because of easy return and warranty. Although their model is a little bit older than FS but man their replacement policy is just awesome.

I got a 55 inch LG 3D TV with the player, 3 movies, 9 pairs of glasses for 1100 last year.... love the TV so far, and passive 3D is the way to go for glasses.... cant stand the charged ones.... a friend has them and the glasses are always out of juice.....

Steve

that 70" sharp TV work as a heater in the house :)
feel the screen its really warm

For those of you that run a projector what do you use?

I got a 52" Sharp Aquos LED just before Christmas. Shopped around and Visions is the only place to buy one. I think I saw someone reply in here to go to Costco. They easily were the most expensive place out there. The deal I got on this tv from Visions blew ever their own Boxing Day price out of the water. A $1500 set for $960. I think they're going for about $1200 now.

We have the LG 55" 3D smart TV - don't use the 3D much at all but love the smart TV capabilities. The only thing that we regret is not going bigger.
With new tech. coming out soon you should be able to get a sweet deal on last years model?

I have the Samsung smart 55 7500 series (basically same as 8000 but black frame) and it uses passive glasses not active. I haven't used the 3D, got it cause it seems to be the TV with the lowest profile and has vertically no frame. Hung it on the wall with a French cleet, much less obtrusive than other options. Love it so far.

Panny
 

I love my Panasonic Plasma GT55! It's very fluid. IMO very sharp pictures. It is active 3d and I've used it a handful of times watching 3d movies and I must say its very hard on the eyes. And with 3d gaming, I can last no more than one hour tops.. I get crazy eye fatigue.

For 2D its a great TV.. 3D not such much.

I have an LG with passive 3d as an option and love it...I just keep my glasses from the theatre when I go so they are free :biggrin:.
Just wondering if anyone uses a projector as an everyday tv and if so how are you finding bulb life. Which projectors do you use?...Man cave is in development.

We've got a 60 inch Sony Bravia in replacement for our old rear proection Bravia. Those recalls you are referring to was due to a class.action suit with the arbitrator ruling against Sony, hence all of the recalls.

Our new Bravia is less than an inch thick, has led lights NOT plasma, is direct to the internet and works off of our wi-fi connection so no need for cable or satellite, just use a torrent site to live stream or play movies from Youtube, it has a direct link button to Netflix, very little judder with Motionflow XR.240, 1080p HD resolution. I can literally surf Canreef off of my 60 inch screen.

All of our home theatre components are Sony as well, so no toggling back and forth with the remotes. One operates them all. It has a motion sensor and switches of automatically, the 3D glasses are great but expensive (100 a pop) and only works on movies shot in 3D.

i have a optoma hd65 its awesome have had it for 4 years, i have it projecting onto a 170in screen. you need a dedicated room that is pitch black or your picture quality is not the best. As for bulb life im not sure i used to use it daily but now not so much im at 380 hours. the bulbs are good for 4000 and they are a couple hundred to replace. bluray movies look amazing on it.
And i have 2 samsung smart tvs they are awesome as well!

And if you really want to impress your friends...
 

rather have the 356 or a new reef tank :)

If money is not an issue go with the new Sharp Aquos otherwise I would recommend LG which is what I am currently using. Great value and price.

Sony XBR all the way!!!