TV Purchase advise needed please...:-)

[Thaiman]

Current TV is 37 Panasonic (2 years old) and looking to upgrade for something bigger to watch footies.

I might have a chance to get a Pioneer Kuro LX5090 for about £1800ish. The big question is How much better when compare to the Panasonic 50PZ81 which come in at £800 less?? (credit crunch and all that so value for money is more important than ever)

I don't watch Blu-Ray but have a Sky HD (therefore no need for freesat) and watching position is only 4 metre away from screen!

Is there any other TV I should consider? Any advise would be greatly appriciated as I am a strictly 2 channels guy and know very little about AV stuff.

 

[Cofnchtr]

Hi Thai,

Going with the reviews on here, I'd guess the Pioneer is streets ahead of the Panasonic. Whatever you decide make sure you get a decent demo of both sets and use your own DVD's for comparison. Watch both on standard def TV as well as hi-def and change viewing settings until you are comfortable with them.

I have not seen both side by side but when I bought my TV just over a year ago, the then Pioneer model was a better picture than the Panasonic I bought but the price difference was too much for me to justify.

I would say - if you can afford it, Pioneer. If you're struggling, the Panasonic is a great alternative.

Cheers,

Cofnchtr.

 

[Thaiman]

I just come back from demo and my goodness, the Pioneer is a class above! Panasonic is very good too but once you seen the picture on Kuros, there is no turning back.....it will be here on tuesday and yes, I rather struggle!

 

[Andy Clough]

Good choice Thaiman - yes, go for the Pioneer. Fabulous screen.

 

[Cofnchtr]

Hi,

I'm sure you'll love it tender, love it true it'll be all your dreams fulfilled.

Seeing as I gave you assistance, can I have an autographed picture of you in the white suit, karate kick pose - please. It's for the wife ya know. ;-)

Cheers,

Cofnchtr.