Best tv to match Onkyo 875????

[tommyb]

Due to my room size, the largest tv I need is a 42"

Currently have: Onkyo 875; Quad Lite 5.1 speaker set up; JVC Interi-Art Flat screen CRT.

Due to the capabilities of the 875 - what's the best tv to get the most out of it?

I know the pioneer 428XD is pretty much the best tv out there at the mo, but are they being bumped up in price due to end of line availability and remaining high demand? I know it's not full hd - but at that size it's not noticable is it?

Someone else in another thread suggested the Panasonic 42pz80, as the 42PZ85 wouldn't be needed due to my sound capabilites of the speakers and amp I already have.

After that, I'm also wondering what would be the best blu ray player to add to my system, again taking into account the tv and upscaling capabilities of the 875.

Please help guys, all opinions welcome.

 

[Andy Clough]

The Pioneer 428 would be a great choice if you can get one, partnered with the Panasonic DMP-BD50.

 

[tommyb]

Thought as much.

What's the difference between the Pioneer 428XD and the 4280XD? is it noticable and worth the extra cash at that screen size?

Would the scaler in the Pioneer make the scaler in the Onkyo reduntant, or is the Onkyo better?

Same with the recomended blue ray player - is it 'better' at upscaling DVD and decoding the sound tracks than the Onkyo?

I'm happy to pay for quality - just don't see the point if the 875 can do a better job, and on the flip side - don't want to buy other equipment that will mean that I essentially wasted the money on th 875's qualities.

 

[tommyb]

in terms of blue ray - wouldn't the Sony BDP-S350 be a better option?