Sony KDL 40S5500 vs Panasonic TX-L37S10 - which would you choose?

[EMcG]

After my beloved Panasonic TX-28DK2 CRT died last weekend I have been researching what my options now are.

It's come down to one of these 2-

http://www.richersounds.com/product/lcd-tv/panasonic/txl37s10/pana-txl37s10

vs

http://www.richersounds.com/product/lcd-tv/sony/kdl40s5500/sony-kdl40s5500

Which would you go for? Thanks for any advice/tips/experiences.

 

[duncansbby]

I was torn between the sony and the panasonic as well, but in the end decided to spend an extra £100 and get this

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-TX-P42G10B-42-inch-Widescreen-Freesat/dp/B0020ZHGI2/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1249375481&sr=1-4

 

[EMcG]

That was actually my first choice but I just can't stretch my budget to it, unfortunately.

So if you were in my position and had to choose between the 2 which would it be?

 

[Anonymous]

I was going to buy the KDL 37W5500 but after much debate and discussion went instead for the TX-L37S10. I haven't regretted that decision and am very happy with the TV. The digital tuner gives a better picture than that in my Humax 9200 (which I now only use for recording)

 

[EMcG]

I think I'm moving towards the Panasonic. We'll be sitting about 5 feet away so the 40 inch Sony might be a bit too big.

How is the sound on the Panansonic in your experience?

Thanks

 

[Anonymous]

It's pretty average - ie weedy, as are most flat panel TVs in my experience. It does have an optical out, which, when attached to my Onkyo TXSR 507 improves matters no end.

 

[Anonymous]

Another newbie with questions thinking along same lines but SONY KDL-37W5500 or Panasonic TX-L37s10;
Also thinking of updating DMR as a requirement for a twin tuner.
Currently use Humax to switch between freesat and non-freesat
(to obtain Radio Caroline) , will the Panasonic do this.
Think that like the Humax twin tuner you can't have one tuner
freesat and the other one non-freesat. ( I Record radio onto disk
and playback in another room - All my hi-fi is in a separate room! )
Any updates since last postings?
Regards Mike.

Currently have in viewing room
Panasonic TV TX-32 LXD52 (inc Free View)
Panasonic DMR-EH80VEB (DVD/Video recorder 80gb)
HUMAX FREE SAT HD Box