Mitsubishi WD-52631

[Kai]

Hi all,
I am in the market for a 50" rptv. Wifey agrees to approx. $2500.00 retail because we will also buy a credenza for it and ups the total cost to around $3000.00 or perhaps a bit more.
I currently own a Mitsubishi WD-42413 ( approx. 3 years old ). It has never had a problem but does not compare to today's models and will be relegated to a spare room.

based on several months of study ( reviews, store comparisons, forums, print outs on the 2000, 631, 731 and 831 modles, etc, ) I have whittled my choices down to the Sony KDS-50A2000 and the Mitsubishi WD-52631.

Please add your comments, pro/con, regarding these units. Also, despite my searching, I am unable to find any threads on the 631 Mitsu models but plenty on the 731 and 831 models. Any commentary about the 631, 731 and 831 is welcome as well.

Thanks for the input,
Kai

 

[TinleyJake]

I had the same dilemma about one month ago. I was trying to decide between the KDS-55A2000 and the WD-57731. I thought the clarity was the best on the Sony yet I thought the Mitsubishi had better color with the 6-color wheel they are using. I messed around with both for about 2 hours and decided on the Sony. Decision made until the wife strongly commented how much she hated the silver on the Sony.

I ended up buying something completely different only becaused with the money I saved on a Hitachi, I was able to buy my Pioneer Elite DV-79Avi i've wanted for quite some time.

Both are great units. Good luck.