AxlisOld Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 You're buying your parents house? Dude...you're one of those people? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicrawker Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 (edited) EliteSonyThe Elite is an old model but it's a damn fine TV. And the Sony looks great, and at 7 70" it's quite tempting.Still have some time before I really upgrade, I think, and I still have to sell my TV, but those are tempting.Don't get me wrong, I saw the TV you got and it looked great, but compared to a the others I was looking at it wasn't the best. Again, that was at first look and I'll have more demos to do in the future Go to a store with less bright lighting and be sure to take the tv's out of torch mode...your wasting your time trying to compare them under the bright lights in Best Buy with factory settings......Also bring movies with fast motion and dark scenes for contrast....In a real life setting I doubt any LED tv looks better than a Samsung or Panasonic Plasma.... the only one I found that can compete is the Sharp Elites..... Edited July 23, 2013 by classicrawker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 You can't cupcake me, Matt. And well both of these Tvs are in the Magnolia section of Best Buy, so they aren't really affected by the lighting as it's very dim in there.I'm going to bring some movies in and demo all three, but have you got any input on the Elite? I know it looks great and used to drool over it when I worked there but not sure how I feel about it being open box, especially when I could get the Sony (if I chose that one) for cheaper and new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicrawker Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 You can't cupcake me, Matt.And well both of these Tvs are in the Magnolia section of Best Buy, so they aren't really affected by the lighting as it's very dim in there.I'm going to bring some movies in and demo all three, but have you got any input on the Elite? I know it looks great and used to drool over it when I worked there but not sure how I feel about it being open box, especially when I could get the Sony (if I chose that one) for cheaper and new.I am not Matt and I am not trolling just stating the facts.Based on all the "expert" reviews and my own personal comparisons, when I bought my Panasonic 65" VT50 Plasma, the only LED TV which could equal the quality of high end plasma TV's was the Sharp Elite but it was over $6K a year ago.http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/sharp-elite-pro-60x5fd/4505-6482_7-35004013.htmlAnd if you read this TV shootout review the Samsung and Panasonic plasma's crushed all the LCD/LED TV's for picture quality, including a highend Sony, with the "experts" and consumers who participated.I have no doubt the Sony set you are looking at is an excellent TV but it is edge lit and will not be able to compete with the local array dimming Sony sets or plasma's for black level. It will also still suffer from off angle picture washout and motion lag you don't get with plasma's.Other than an increase in size I don't see much of an upgrade over the set you have now......... But your the one who hs to live with the TV so if you really like the Sony and are going to buy a TV then go for it. Otherwise what you ahve now is a nice set and why not wait a couple of years and grab a 4K TV or maybe even an OLED TV if they come down in price?I also understand your concern about buying an open box Sharp Elite but if it comes with full warranty and you can get a nice discount I would be tempted as that would be a major upgrade...That is an awesome LED TV IMHO and the only one I would have considered over my Panasonic plasma if I could have afforded it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcano62 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Seeing as how I have the biggest bedroom in the house and plan on buying the house in a few years: Yes, it will.Where will your parents live? lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 Sorry, should have just used the forum name. When I mentioned trolling I was talking about AxlisOld But yeah, the Sony isn't much of an upgrade honestly, but the passive 3d is enticing. But as you said, I think the Elite is more of an upgrade, even if it is an open box. Not sure how the warranty would work, would have to check on that some more (wish I still had the discount on the Best Buy plan, it would probably be like $50 for 2 years or some shit ) but I'm real tempted for that Elite. Might go in and demo it tonight.And volcano, my parents want to move in about 5 years anyway, so it all works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volcano62 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Sorry, should have just used the forum name. When I mentioned trolling I was talking about AxlisOld But yeah, the Sony isn't much of an upgrade honestly, but the passive 3d is enticing.But as you said, I think the Elite is more of an upgrade, even if it is an open box. Not sure how the warranty would work, would have to check on that some more (wish I still had the discount on the Best Buy plan, it would probably be like $50 for 2 years or some shit ) but I'm real tempted for that Elite. Might go in and demo it tonight.And volcano, my parents want to move in about 5 years anyway, so it all works out.Cool.it's always great raising your own family in the house you grew up in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicrawker Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Sorry, should have just used the forum name. When I mentioned trolling I was talking about AxlisOld But yeah, the Sony isn't much of an upgrade honestly, but the passive 3d is enticing.But as you said, I think the Elite is more of an upgrade, even if it is an open box. Not sure how the warranty would work, would have to check on that some more (wish I still had the discount on the Best Buy plan, it would probably be like $50 for 2 years or some shit ) but I'm real tempted for that Elite. Might go in and demo it tonight.And volcano, my parents want to move in about 5 years anyway, so it all works out.No problem I figured you had me confused with Axlis old...if you really are itching for an upgrade, and just don't like the idea of a plasma, the Sharp Elite is the way to go now IMHO otherwise I would save up for a 4K TV or an OLED in a few years....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 I'm definitely not against Plasmas. I think they're great, just not sure if it's what I want right now. Especially if I can get the bigger Elite for around the same price. Again, I'm gonna do some more demos and see soon probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicrawker Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 I'm definitely not against Plasmas. I think they're great, just not sure if it's what I want right now. Especially if I can get the bigger Elite for around the same price. Again, I'm gonna do some more demos and see soon probably.If you can get the Elite for the mid $3K range or less then it is a steal......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 That's what I'm thinking as well, open box or not. I know they had it running a lot in there though, but I guess I'll go demo it some and decide then.Still need to sell mine first... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lithium Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Seeing as how I have the biggest bedroom in the house and plan on buying the house in a few years: Yes, it will.Mygnrforum party at your house in five years then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 Seeing as how I have the biggest bedroom in the house and plan on buying the house in a few years: Yes, it will.Mygnrforum party at your house in five years then?Yeah mang Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 This TV is beautiful. Goddamn, what an incredible high-definition ultra-clear smooth image quality. Best TV I have ever had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlisOld Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Just bought a Polk PSW10 subwoofer. I'm psyched to finally have one. My towers did an admirable job handling bass detail but they deserve a break to handle mids and highs from now on. Should get here Monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicrawker Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 (edited) This TV is beautiful. Goddamn, what an incredible high-definition ultra-clear smooth image quality. Best TV I have ever had. One you go plasma you never go back..........And as much as I love my Panasonic Plasma it looks like the 2013 models are even betterhttp://www.hometheater.com/content/year-plasma Edited July 24, 2013 by classicrawker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 Well the Sharp was sold unfortunately. I was actually thinking about going to get it tonight. But, I'll keep looking around. $2500 is my limit and I'm looking for a 70 inch. Open to anything, really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 This TV is beautiful. Goddamn, what an incredible high-definition ultra-clear smooth image quality. Best TV I have ever had. One you go plasma you never go back..........And as much as I love my Panasonic Plasma it looks like the 2013 models are even betterhttp://www.hometheater.com/content/year-plasmaYeah, I'm glad I bought this TV and that I actually took the time to read about them 'cause I knew next to nothing.Well the Sharp was sold unfortunately. I was actually thinking about going to get it tonight.But, I'll keep looking around. $2500 is my limit and I'm looking for a 70 inch. Open to anything, really.Get the Sony R550A then. It's not a bad TV - that was my first choice actually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted July 24, 2013 Author Share Posted July 24, 2013 I'm thinking about it. Gonna keep looking around and try to do some demoing next week.Been reading a bit about this one as well: http://www.hometheater.com/content/panasonic-viera-tc-p60st60-3d-plasma-hdtv Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batman007 Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 Well the Sharp was sold unfortunately. I was actually thinking about going to get it tonight. But, I'll keep looking around. $2500 is my limit and I'm looking for a 70 inch. Open to anything, really.You have a lot to work with. That is what I want this year, a 70 inch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicrawker Posted July 24, 2013 Share Posted July 24, 2013 I'm thinking about it. Gonna keep looking around and try to do some demoing next week.Been reading a bit about this one as well: http://www.hometheater.com/content/panasonic-viera-tc-p60st60-3d-plasma-hdtvthat TV is an amazing value for the price...and it is not so expensive that you will feel guilty upgrading again in a few years to a 4K TV............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 My buddy at Best Buy is offering me an open-box Panasonic 65VT60 for $2300. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicrawker Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 My buddy at Best Buy is offering me an open-box Panasonic 65VT60 for $2300.That is an excellent tv and deal...you would love that TV.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sabbath Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 I'm probably going to go in and demo it tomorrow night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highvoltage Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I made my parents buy a Pioneer Kuro for their first decent TV - I used to work at a department store and they got one half price when they went end of life.To this day, I still haven't seen too many panels that top it. It's a fucking incredible picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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