Any reason NOT to buy a Mitsubishi DLP RPTV?

[TJHUB]

It's been on the back of my mind to build a new entertainment center that would accomodate ANY of today's newer TV's. My issue is that if I do build this new entertainment center, I won't be able to use my current TV as it is a floor standing Pioneer Elite PRO-730HD (64" CRT RPTV). It's new home would be the basement or possibly sold.

As is the case, TV technology is still advancing very quickly. I'd like to just get a cheaper TV for the next few years that would work with my new entertainment center. I could care less if it's a flat panel that hangs on the wall. I'm just fine with a table top RPTV. I just want it to be a decent TV with little or no durability issues. I'd also like a great picture with at least a 65" screen (I sit about 15' from the TV).

That said, the Mits DLP's have my attention. I thought about getting the 73", but when I can get a 65" for about $1,000.00 less @ $1,500.00 for the 65734, I decided a 65" is just fine.

So back to my original question: any reason NOT to buy a Mits DLP?

Thanks.

 

[GlocksRock]

Nope, no good reason not to get one, I have the WD-73733 and I absolutely love it. You can't get more screen size for the money with any other technology. If you buy your tv from amazon.com and the price goes down within 30 days of purchase, email them and they will refund you the difference. That's what I did with my new tv, and I got $85 back with no hassle at all, and it was 34 days after I purchased it.

 

[andylow]

I saw the 73733 at BB a week or so ago. It looks great. I've sworn off rear projection, but I was liking the 73733. It's huge and, if your eyes are at the center of the screen vertically, it's pretty uniform lighting across the whole thing. The only things that turn me off to it are 1) having to replace the bulb every few years (which will ultimately even the price with better technologies) and 2) while it has a nice picture, it doesn't even compare to plasma.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

I have one and love it. If I miss the "sexiness" of the flat panel I just go into my bedroom and watch the plasma or in the office and watch the LCD. The DLP holds it own to either of these and is 73'' to boot, it is awesome!

 

[Stoner51]

I have a Sony RP and love it. If you don't need it to be thin I am not sure what the advantage is. PQ I guess you could make an arguement. I consider myself very picky. My friend just bought a 42 in plasma. I like the pic on my sony better. Spend the saved money on something else.

 

[GlocksRock]

A new bulb is only about $200 or less, and if you only have to replace it every several years, it's really not all that bad. Besides, you could just get it to hold you over until the flat panel tv's get some bigger screens and/or drop in price. And with the right source material, it looks fantastic, maybe still not up to plasma level, but still darn good for the price.

 

[Martiad3]

1) having to replace the bulb every few years (which will ultimately even the price with better technologies)

Ultimately even the price? Hmmmm...time to do some math. My 65 inch Mits: $2000 (when I bought it); 65" LCD: I haven't seen less than $7000 (the Sharp 65" is $10k, but we'll go with $7000 to error on the safe side); 65" plasma: let's say $5000.

Now, worst case let's replace my bulb every year at $250. For that LCD price, I'll even up at ~20 years. The plasma: ~12 years. Plus, every time my bulb is replaced picture quality goes back to like brand new. Plus, I'll be thrilled if I even make it 10 years before I want to get some new TV anyways.

As to the original question: No reason at all not to get a big beautiful Mits DLP. I own and love the exact model you're looking at, and have had no problems with it (~6 months ownership).

 

[pzaur]

So back to my original question: any reason NOT to buy a Mits DLP?

Thanks.

My brother in-law, how does custom installs for a small company, is telling me that many TV manufacturers are going to fade out their DLPs in favor of other technologies, except for Mits because their LCDs are pretty poor (his view, I've never seen 'em).

You may want to see how difficult it is to replace the color wheel. They don't go often, but they do go.

If this is your set, it looks like a winner. The only thing it's missing is Bluetooth (for headphones).

Besides that, nope. Great price! Mits DLPs are great looking in their build and PQ! Pull the trigger!

-pat

 

[bandphan]

one word, diamond. Mitsus are nice sets. Great bang for the buck

 

[TJHUB]

Thank you all for your comments.

For the money, I suppose it's a great set. However, I'd like to throw out some general comments and questions for those of you that own a Mits DLP.

I understand that DLP's CAN'T burn in. As such, can you watch standard def. 4:3 material with black bars on the sides? One thing that bugs me about my Pioneer is that I get grey bars in standard def. mode. I use their stretch modes, and while quite good for its day, I'm tired of watching fat people. It never used to bother me, but now that 70% of what I watch is high-def, going back and forth to standard def stretch modes sucks.

I've read that standard def can look like crap. Obviously even my CRT RPTV looks fantastic in high-def, but is rather respectable in standard def. Any comments from those of you that know CRT RPTV's?

Should I spring for an extended warranty? Normally I don't, but I have to tell that lately I've had so many problems with some things, I would have made out like a bandit if I had extended warranties. I'm talking appliances and such. But I really feel the days of TV's lasting 15-20 years has long past. I honestly don't see most new TV's making it past 5-10 maximum.

Get the Diamond? I can't! It's too pimp! Piano black should be reserved for pianos. My Pioneer is piano black with gold striping (MAJOR PIMP), and I'm done with that...

I think DLP technology is pretty cool. Obviously the Mits LAZRTV is going to take the technology up quite a few notches. The problem is when and how much. Anyone watching this unfold?

 

[Martiad3]

I understand that DLP's CAN'T burn in. As such, can you watch standard def. 4:3 material with black bars on the sides? One thing that bugs me about my Pioneer is that I get grey bars in standard def. mode. I use their stretch modes, and while quite good for its day, I'm tired of watching fat people. It never used to bother me, but now that 70% of what I watch is high-def, going back and forth to standard def stretch modes sucks.

I don't watch anything in stretch mode, it annoys the hell out of me too. I've had no ill effects on my TV when watching stuff with black bars on the side and/or on the bottom. So, yes...you can watch 4:3 material with black bars on the side.

I've read that standard def can look like crap. Obviously even my CRT RPTV looks fantastic in high-def, but is rather respectable in standard def. Any comments from those of you that know CRT RPTV's?

It will definitely not look like it does on your CRT. Sorry, that's just the case. However, as long as you don't stretch it to fill the screen it's perfectly watchable. You're not going to do any critical viewing of SD TV on a 65" HDTV.

Should I spring for an extended warranty? Normally I don't, but I have to tell that lately I've had so many problems with some things, I would have made out like a bandit if I had extended warranties. I'm talking appliances and such. But I really feel the days of TV's lasting 15-20 years has long past. I honestly don't see most new TV's making it past 5-10 maximum.

I didn't, but only time will tell if that's the right move or not. If you've had a lot of experiences recently where an extended warranty would have been worth it, go ahead and get one.

I think DLP technology is pretty cool. Obviously the Mits LAZRTV is going to take the technology up quite a few notches. The problem is when and how much. Anyone watching this unfold?

I think Mits was saying later this year to have it come out. I'm not a big fan of buying into first gen tech, but maybe it's release will drive down DLP prices some more (even though the Mits DLP prices are crazy low now). If you don't need a TV immediately, it may be worth paying attention too and delaying for a while.

That said, I say get a 65734! Great TV, great price. What's not to love?

 

[freeride]

I've had the 65733 for 3 weeks now and I absolutely love it. I upgraded from a 34" sony HD (1080i) CRT. Movies @ standard def, Xbox 360 (WOW), and TV all look great on this set. Remeber that within a year or two, most stations will be moving over to digital broadcast, and high def will be the norm (already is for all the major networks). High def TV looks awesome on this TV. I watch standard TV with black bars on the side, and it looks fine. I sit 12' away from my set.

Many of the networks that broadcast in HD, but are running 4:3 aspect shows, will include some graphics on the side where the black bars are so it looks nicer.

Unfortunately, I just bought a nice entertainment center that is 1" too low for my Mits, so I might be returning it for a 65" Toshiba, which is 1" shorter. I haven't decided yet.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Did you measure the thing before you bought it? Can you set the entertainment system on some casters or short legs to make it clear? (hocky pucks)

 

[freeride]

Did you measure the thing before you bought it?

Duh. But I measured wrong.

The entertainment center was catalog order only, so I wasn't 100% positive if I had the right measurement.

My wife and I are discussing whether or not we can just screw the bridge to the hutches 1" higher. That will make it step up in the middle, but it might not look bad. The top is supposed to be flush (flat).

I really like this 65733, so I hope we can figure something out.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Do you have a picture of it?

Duh. But I measured wrong.

The entertainment center was catalog order only, so I wasn't 100% positive if I had the right measurement.

My wife and I are discussing whether or not we can just screw the bridge to the hutches 1" higher. That will make it step up in the middle, but it might not look bad. The top is supposed to be flush (flat).

I really like this 65733, so I hope we can figure something out.

 

[freeride]

Do you have a picture of it?

I'll post one tonight.

 

[ParkerAudio]

I have the Mitsu DLP 62xxx, works out great, except the standard def does take a hit. Once I upscaled the standard def from my cable box, big improvement. Bluray, HD DVD, look fantastic, and I think another strenght of the DLP technology, barring no burn in, is their fantastic blacks.

 

[freeride]

Do you have a picture of it?

Great looking HT. Could you tell me about those room treatments?

What made you decide you needed them?
Where did you get them?
How did you know where to put them?
How much were they?

I get a lot of echo in my place and have been thinking about room treatments for some time, but I'm not sure where to start.

 

[ParadigmDawg]

Read this simple review I did and then see if you have any more questions.
http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39835

Great looking HT. Could you tell me about those room treatments?

What made you decide you needed them?
Where did you get them?
How did you know where to put them?
How much were they?

I get a lot of echo in my place and have been thinking about room treatments for some time, but I'm not sure where to start.

 

[freeride]

Thanks. Great write-up. I could even follow those directions if I can learn how to use a measuring tape.

After installing my new entertainment center, my fronts are now essentially enclosed in a 3-sided box. I noticed the sound got muddled and the bass was real boomy. I'll need to treat the wall behind my fronts, or pull them out into the middle of my room. My wife will have to choose the less of 2 evils.

Here's my entertainment center:


That top bridge would have to raised up 1". It was damaged during delivery, so we don't have it right now to see if it will look bad or not.