Samsung DLP vs Sony LCD

[newaudiophile]

Would you go with a large samsung DLP set or a Sony LCD (>60")? I have heard great things about the DLP but the sony looks so nice!


Thanks

 

[BMXTRIX]

I would take some test material with you to the store and run it to both sets if you can and do an A/B comparison. The new Sony LCDs are beautiful and definitely give DLP a run for their money.

 

[tw2143]

Bought a Mitsu 52725 because it was right next to a Sony LCD in Tweeter and blew it away. The picture on the Mitsu DLP was clearly superior when set up next to each other. Don't know about the Samsung but check out the Mitsubishi.

 

[ebough]

It is frequently difficult to compare TVs in stores because they are not always set up optimally or similarly, one being much better adjusted than another. My personal opinion is that both lcd and dlp rear-projection sets are tremendous values when compared with plasma of similar size. I personally thought that dlp images are slightly "sharper," which I do not prefer. I went with the the 70 inch Sony rear-projection lcd and have been very satisfied

 

[bbakken82]

I agree with tw2143. the mits definitely has a better picture. Out of the box with no tweeking the mits will blow the sony away.

 

[MBauer]

Current sets?

If you are talking about current sets, it is a wash. I would pick an LCD set if I had a lot of ambient light and/or a set to view both during the daylight hours and in the evening. I would take a DLP if I had a light controlled room for it. I own a Sony 60xs (GW GenIV) and since I use it in our family room I think it is a great choice. I like sports and events are often on during the day so the bright output of the LCD is a real bonus. It (like most LCD sets) doesn't do black levels as well as a DLP set (very close) and neither of them as well as a CRT based set

Pick up a copy of "The Perfect Vision" Issue 59. It has a test of an LCD set vs. a DLP set and it is very interesting.

Trying to compare them in a store is almost impossible. Unless you can convince them to let you set it up and configure it and then use your material. You have no idea how it will be in your home. Even then, it should be in one of their little theater rooms because most likely, the store uses fluorescent lighting and that has a very different color temperature than incandescent lighting

 

[Jason Coleman]

Making your decision based on how the sets look in the store is a double-edged sword. Even at relatively high-end shops, they rarely spend too much time tweaking and calibrating a set...first because it takes a lot of time, second because they don't want their customers taking a $4000 TV home and turn it on and find out that it looks like crap compared to the one they saw in the store. Often, they want them to look the way they'll look when you take them home and hook them up. Your best bet is to ask your dealer if they've taken the time to optimize the sets. If they have, then you are able to make your decision right then and there...pick the one that looks better. If they haven't tweaked the sets, you're seeing pretty much what you'd see if you didn't tweak yours. Know that you'll be able to improve the PQ pretty significantly with some informed tweaking and tuning.

FWIW, I've also been waffling back and forth between the XS and the 725 series Mits, but our room is very bright and the glare from the Mits screen was a dealbreaker. We'll be going for the Sony. We've got an HS10 PJ, so I'm used to the minor limitations of LCD.

Jason

 

[bbakken82]

All you have to do is take the mits screen off and it is fine.

 

[WADDISME]

mbauer -

If you have the LCD and watch alot of sports, how does it do with the pixel delay(blur). I am really struggling with what type of tv to put in media room of new house being completed in 2 mos. TV will be used for 50% watching sports, 30% movies, 10% X-Box and 10% sportscenter. Do you have HDTV sat signal? Does watching in 720p mode prevent the blur? I would really appreciate some input. I think I would like the LCD if the blur was not a problem.

 

[MBauer]

mbauer -

If you have the LCD and watch alot of sports, how does it do with the pixel delay(blur). I am really struggling with what type of tv to put in media room of new house being completed in 2 mos. TV will be used for 50% watching sports, 30% movies, 10% X-Box and 10% sportscenter. Do you have HDTV sat signal? Does watching in 720p mode prevent the blur? I would really appreciate some input. I think I would like the LCD if the blur was not a problem.

I don't detect any and I watch a lot of basketball. During football season it was great, for example the Rose Bowl looked fantastic, lousy outcome from my point of view, but the telecast was great. NFL afternoon games showed very well and the Super Bowl was a real treat.

As I mentioned earlier, basketball or hockey are the best tests and I haven't seen any HD Hockey (who has?) but SD basketball and HD Basketball look good and I don't see any delay.

I chose this technology because I have a well lit room, watch sports a lot and wanted a set that would cover those bases. The downside is contrast, it just will not show dark scenes as well as some other technology. but for my use that is fine. Most of the movies or shows I watch do not present a problem.

When I bought this set I took my own material to stores, watched it, even had them move a DVD player around so it was as much apples to apples as possible. Looked at Samsung, Mits, and JVC.

I use Comcast HD with a Motoroal STB with DVR, I have a sat dish but the HD content was too limited, except for Voom and its long term survival is still up in the air. Plus I like the HD local broadcasts I get. I also have a rooftop antenna and get HD over the air, looks great.

So far, so good, I have not regretted my choice once. Hope I answered your questions?

 

[WoodieB]

I have the Sony 55" LCD RPTV (KDF55-WF655) My HD signal comes off air from an antenna in the attic of my house. Football in HD looks fantastic. I had heard of the "pixel lag" stuff too, but have not been able to detect even the slightest bit. A good friend of mine has the Captain Kirk model Samsung DLP, and when he came to my house he said he would have to give a "slight" edge in pic quality to my Sony. The Mits do look good, but if there was as much difference in pic quality between the two as one poster has suggested, I think the sets were calibrated much differently. All things being adjusted properly, the Mits may have a marginally better picture, maybe not. I looked at both and decided on the Sony. If your are going to compare them in stores, make sure the relative settings are adjusted to be the same on both TV's

 

[WADDISME]

That sounds encouraging. The 70" Sony LCD seems very tempting. My only option w/hd will be DTV or Dish as new development will not have cable for some time. But time is running out and I need to decide. Thanks.

 

[MBauer]

That sounds encouraging. The 70" Sony LCD seems very tempting. My only option w/hd will be DTV or Dish as new development will not have cable for some time. But time is running out and I need to decide. Thanks.

Be aware that the current 70" XBR is is what as known as Grand Wega Generation III. The latest generation is IV and has some benefits like greater light output, improved contrast, etc. Unless you are talking about the new 70" Qualia, if that is the case I can only express my deep admiration and envy.

The AVS Forum has threads devoted to the two generations plus some tweaking threads. A friend just got a 70" XBR and loves it. Retailers are really dealing on it so you should be able to get a good buy