Welcome to the Invelos forums. Please read the forum rules before posting.

Read access to our public forums is open to everyone. To post messages, a free registration is required.

If you have an Invelos account, sign in to post.

    Invelos Forums->General: General Home Theater Discussion Page: 1  Previous   Next
Those fancy new LED TVs
Author Message
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorAce_of_Sevens
Registered: December 10, 2007
Reputation: High Rating
Posts: 3,004
Posted:
PM this userView this user's DVD collectionDirect link to this postReply with quote
I recently upgraded my audio system, but I am still using a Westinghouse TX for my display. While it has good points, (47", reasonably sharp), it has terrible black levels, significant red push and awful green push. I'm not fond of plasma, largely because of the weight, but also lifetime and power consumption. Projection may be practical (the room is 12'x15'), btu is expensive to operate. Has anybody seen the new LED TVs in action? I'm wondering if the black level changing really works, or if you end up with a haze on high-contract edges? Also, how is color accuracy?
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar Contributordee1959jay
Registered: March 19, 2007
Reputation: Highest Rating
Netherlands Posts: 6,018
Posted:
PM this userView this user's DVD collectionDirect link to this postReply with quote
Before buying my current Panasonic plasma, I've taken a good look at the Philips 9803 LED model. Yes, the blacks on that one are really good, as well as colour accuracy. The only thing with it is that if you have white print on a totally black background, you'll have a slight halo effect surrounding the white print. You might notice it during the end credits of a movie, but certainly not during the movie itself. You can read some reviews
here
here
here
and here.

I was rather impressed with it myself, but in the end I decided to go plasma because to me the image looks more "natural" (and less artificial/PC-like) on a good plasma than on any LCD. Of course, that's a personal preference. Lifetime nowadays is hardly an issue any longer with plasmas, weight and power consumption are still higher than with LCDs, you're right there. If you're considering LCDs, you definitely should take a look at some LED models. Samsung seems to make good ones as well, but the Philips is the one I looked very closely at myself.
DVD Profiler Desktop and Mobile Registrantmediadogg
Aim high. Ride the wind.
Registered: March 18, 2007
Reputation: Highest Rating
United States Posts: 6,460
Posted:
PM this userVisit this user's homepageDirect link to this postReply with quote
Quoting dee1959jay:
Quote:
If you're considering LCDs, you definitely should take a look at some LED models. Samsung seems to make good ones as well, but the Philips is the one I looked very closely at myself.

Nice job. Balanced opinion and very informative. Thanks.
Thanks for your support.
Free Plugins available here.
Advanced plugins available here.
Hey, new product!!! BDPFrog.
DVD Profiler Desktop and Mobile RegistrantAgrare
Registered: May 22, 2007
Reputation: High Rating
United States Posts: 1,033
Posted:
PM this userView this user's DVD collectionDirect link to this postReply with quote
I have the Samsung HL61A750 and am very happy with it

-Agrare
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantCalidain
You're no Daisy at all!
Registered: March 16, 2007
Posts: 405
Posted:
PM this userView this user's DVD collectionDirect link to this postReply with quote
Quoting Agrare:
Quote:
I have the Samsung HL61A750 and am very happy with it

-Agrare


I have this same television but it is DLP rear-projection and I think the OP is looking for information on the new LED LCDs!!!

That said I can't comment on the Phillips someone mentioned above, but my recent trip into BestBuy where I ran a gammut of blu-rays through their new Samsung LED LCD 55" display, I was extremely impressed and it wasn't even the highest model they offer (120mhz vs the higher 240mhz)!!!
My Collection!!!
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar Contributorruineddaydreams
Registered: Dec. 2, 2002
Registered: March 14, 2007
United States Posts: 1,339
Posted:
PM this userEmail this userView this user's DVD collectionDirect link to this postReply with quote
Hang around the new Samsung LED sets all day long at work... they are stunning...
-JoN
DVD Profiler Unlimited RegistrantStar ContributorArdos
Registered: July 31, 2008
Reputation: High Rating
United Kingdom Posts: 2,506
Posted:
PM this userDirect link to this postReply with quote
I've not actually seen one yet but from what I've read I'm impressed & tempted. Kind of glad I don't have the space for one as I can't really justify the cost 
DVD Profiler Desktop and Mobile RegistrantStar Contributorlyonsden5
Hello old friends!
Registered: March 13, 2007
Reputation: High Rating
Posts: 2,372
Posted:
PM this userDirect link to this postReply with quote
I went to buy one a couple of weeks ago and ended up getting Samsung's new plasma TV.  You get a lot more picture for the price. In a side by sde comparison while watching a basketball game (go Magic BTW) there was still the pixelation (or whatever you call it) on the LED model when the players ran down the court. It is not noticeable at all on the plasma.

The "full backlight" LED models were better than the side lit ones but those were just too far out of the price range for me.

Here's the model I bought. If you haven't already bought you may want to look at them.  50" screen is the same price as the 40" side lit LED model.

FWIW the plasma is "energy star" compliant but it does put off some heat.
    Invelos Forums->General: General Home Theater Discussion Page: 1  Previous   Next