What is the best... V10, B8000, 9664 or Sony

[shippster]

Hi, first time that I've posted a question on the forum pages, I'm looking to purchase a new TV and after measuring the space at home I can fit a 42" set in nicely but a 46" might be a bit of a squeeze. I know it all comes down to personnal choice at the end but just wanted to get some more informed opinions on what set you think is best. I'm currently looking at the Panasonic 42V10, Samsung 40B8000 or maybe something from Sony but I'm open to other suggestions (LG anyone ???). I have about £1,500 to spend. Finally I live in Essex so can anyone recommend where to buy from ? Many thanks.

 

[Anonymous]

Hi Shippster

I think you'll find you will get conflicting reports on which tv is the best because choosing one is such a personal choice.

From my side i recently got the Philips 42 9664 and although i have a problem with banding during football matches (small minority report this issue) it's IMO the best picture quality for movies and general tv, SD pictures look fantastic, but i know many who love the Pany V10 for it's deep blacks and smoth motion.

I know sonys can have clouding issues so what hifi recomend you see the tv before you buy and as for the samsung it was my first choice back in october but then i visited a friend with one and the sound was appalling (i don't have any home cinema set up) and the picture i found was very, very bright but again that may have been down to how it was set up.

As i said at the start it's a very personal choice so all i can say is gather as much info on the sets you like then try and see them in store then try and make an informed choice.

Good Luck.

 

[Anonymous]

shippster:Hi, first time that I've posted a question on the forum pages, I'm looking to purchase a new TV and after measuring the space at home I can fit a 42" set in nicely but a 46" might be a bit of a squeeze. I know it all comes down to personnal choice at the end but just wanted to get some more informed opinions on what set you think is best. I'm currently looking at the Panasonic 42V10, Samsung 40B8000 or maybe something from Sony but I'm open to other suggestions (LG anyone ???). I have about £1,500 to spend. Finally I live in Essex so can anyone recommend where to buy from ? Many thanks.its like asking whos better looking , scarlett johannsen or cameron diaz , theres no definate answer , its what you like , and what suits your needs best ..

one thing i would reccomend is trying to demo the tvs in a dimm envoirement ,like a dedicated demo room , you wont find one of them in currys or dixons , plasmas wont look their best next to lcd , led tvs in a bright shop envoirement ,where all the tvs on display are normally set up far too bright , often showing specially made ,high quality hd demo discs , designed to grab your attention under bright lighting , if you buy a tv after viewing in such a store , you may end up looking for the best settings on a site like this , and after applying them , be left wondering why it doesnt look the same as in the shop...

 

[Anonymous]

v10 for me, comparied next to the award winning phillips in john lewis, picture was slightly better and motion was definelty better showing a motocross bike the wheels were much clearer on the panny.

 

[shippster]

Thanks very much for all your help and advice guys I really appreciate it.