HOme cinema System - What to get ???

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Hello there,

I am lookuing at getting everything to set up a home cinema system in a small to medium sized living room.

I need some help as not really up on all the technically things.

1. LCD 32" tv, have been looking at the Sony 32kdld3000 is this any good what about the newer 2008 models

What about these new panasonic 2008 models the LZD80 or 85 as seem to have the requirements I need. What is the quality like though. I want something with decent colour levels and quality, 24fps, 100hz and possibly 1080p (is this really necessary on this size tv).

I will be intially watching Sky SD which i currently have but looking at getting Sky HD, a good blueray player (suggesitons please) and a WII console.

2. I need a decent surround sound kit. either all in one (without the dvd player - got a decent multi regional and will get shortly a blueray player. or do i get an amp with speakers. I would like it to be as future proof as possible able to play the newer sound qualities that are coming out with Blue ray.

Got a budget of around £600 for the TV and looking at around possibly £300 for the surround sound kit. WOuld like everything as future proof as possible as will be for the longterm and not look at changing in a few years time.

Thanks in advance sorry for the large requests.

 

[Anonymous]

I would recommend the Panasonic 32LXD700. It should be available for about £600 now. It is a fantastic set in all respects and IMO has not been bettered yet. The sound is excellent, viewing angles superb and SD (freeview) is very good on the main channels which broadcast at a decent bit rate.

I have had mine for about 10 months and am very impressed.

 

[Anonymous]

the TX32LXD700 is about 700 cheapest that ive seen, but also you mentioned about Full HD, it really isnt necessary in this size of TV, as the level of detail with a 720p input is high enough and its hard to notice any significant difference with a 1080p signal.

if the TX32LXD700 is too much then try the TX32LXD70 which is about 600-620 ish, its 100Hz and great set to have 🙂

 

[Anonymous]

also how much are you looking to spend on a home cinema kit?

 

[Cofnchtr]

Hi,

hpsims already said £300 for kit and £600 for TV.

Cheers,

Cofnchtr.

 

[Anonymous]

[quote user="hpsims"]

What about these new panasonic 2008 models the LZD80 or 85 as seem to have the requirements I need. What is the quality like though. I want something with decent colour levels and quality, 24fps, 100hz and possibly 1080p (is this really necessary on this size tv).

IGot a budget of around £600 for the TV [/quote]

The new Panasonic TH37PX80 plasma, £599 Dixons (code AW20 at checkout), £613 Sound&Vision, Bolton.

It ticks all the boxes above (but not 1080p, not really essential at this size)