Panny Plasma Buzz, Why? TV Dilemma!

[admin_exported]

So been viewing a few panny plasmas over the last few days and i dont know if its my eyes but the quality doesn't seem that brilliant...

I was watching SKY HD on a Panasonic Plasma and the blacks seemed too over powering for me... the colours weren't very good.. hard to describe.. It was a massive screen not sure of the model though..

Similarly, just played Pro Evo via PS3 on one and the picture was similar to this and a little bit grainy.. something was just off and frankly it looked awful...Maybe I have viewed LCDs for so long I have got used to it, but haven't been impressed with what I've seen of the Panny plasmas last few days.

Was set on buying a P42V10 before I experienced this - will definitely have a look at a demo now if Richer Sounds ever get one in stock.

Again, it has altered my opinion on what to get!! Requirements as follow:

BluRay/Divx TV Shows/Movies through SD Memory Card or other means
Playstation 3 - Not TOO MUCH use but would play it. Mainly shoot em ups and football games.
Lots of SD viewing till I get SKY HD

Size: 40-42" ... Budget: No more than £1,000

Might have to go back to looking at LCDs or even the new LED TVs!

 

[ElectroMan]

I've no experience of plasma, but I suspect they were all set on their factory defaults, which would make most televisions look rubbish!

 

[bigboss]

Usually, in showroom conditions (Currys et al), LCDs look better (in bright lights). Plasmas don't look as good also because it's not properly calibrated. In real home environment, viewing experience is a lot different.

Why don't you have a demo of a plasma & LCD TV at a specialist dealer, who will have a demo room with ambient light conditions (reflecting your true home viewing environment) & properly calibrated TVs? It'll definitely help you decide if you prefer LCDs or plasmas.

 

[Anonymous]

bigboss:
Usually, in showroom conditions (Currys et al), LCDs look better (in bright lights). Plasmas don't look as good also because it's not properly calibrated. In real home environment, viewing experience is a lot different.

Why don't you have a demo of a plasma & LCD TV at a specialist dealer, who will have a demo room with ambient light conditions (reflecting your true home viewing environment) & properly calibrated TVs? It'll definitely help you decide if you prefer LCDs or plasmas.

I agree I need a demo, will look out for independent dealers!