Plasma vs LCD?

[L.A. Chieffan]

Dane I have that same exact sound bar. How do you hook up a sub to it? I've been happy with it overall except two things. One it only has optical input and two there's no output.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by L.A. Chieffan

Dane I have that same exact sound bar. How do you hook up a sub to it? I've been happy with it overall except two things. One it only has optical input and two there's no output.

Really? Mine has the optical input, two analog inputs and a sub output. I literally just received it last week via Amazon. Is yours new or old?

[L.A. Chieffan]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Really? Mine has the optical input, two analog inputs and a sub output. I literally just received it last week via Amazon. Is yours new or old?

I got it about a year ago. Actually I was wrong it does also have RCA inputs but there's no outputs whatsoever. Kinda sucks for like a sub or some wireless headphones.

It's actually the vsb 202 model maybe that's why

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by L.A. Chieffan

I got it about a year ago. Actually I was wrong it does also have RCA inputs but there's no outputs whatsoever. Kinda sucks for like a sub or some wireless headphones.

It's actually the vsb 202 model maybe that's why

Ah, that's why. Bummer, Dude.

[L.A. Chieffan]

I'll be bummed when they phase out plasmas (there's a terminator joke in there)

LESs are good but nothing beats a super high end plasma in a sweet home theater room

[Mr. Plow]

Great info in here. I'm going to be buying a new TV this Xmas.

[threebag]

The SHARP AQUOS is the TV to have. That's what I have.

[Mr. Laz]

Originally Posted by threebag02

The SHARP AQUOS is the TV to have. That's what I have.

Isn't there like a hundred Sharp Aquos?

any particular model or line that is better?

I've read that some LCD's now have smart dimming for better blacks.

[Mr. Plow]

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

Isn't there like a hundred Sharp Aquos?

any particular model or line that is better?

I've read that some LCD's now have smart dimming for better blacks.

My parents TV has that. It adjusts based on the amount of light in the room.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Mr. Laz

Isn't there like a hundred Sharp Aquos?

any particular model or line that is better?

I've read that some LCD's now have smart dimming for better blacks.

Yeah, my Sharp Aquos has that feature. I turned it off, actually, because it's annoying in my room due to so many windows and changing light. I'm sure it's great in a room with less windows.

And yes, Sharp has many different models. As an owner of three Aquos LCD's, I think they're great TV's but I wouldn't hesitate for a second to replace them with Vizio LED's.

[TheUte]

Look for sales @ newegg.com. I have saved a bunch of dough there.

[DaneMcCloud]

One more thing: With any of these new LCD's and LED TV's, you have to manually go into the Menu and settings to turn off "True Motion" or "Fine Motion" or whatever each manufacturer is calling it. Otherwise, the TV makes every program look like a soap opera and you lose the cinematic experience.

It's rather "jerky" as well. I can't understand why it's the default setting. It blows.

[Mr. Plow]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

One more thing: With any of these new LCD's and LED TV's, you have to manually go into the Menu and settings to turn off "True Motion" or "Fine Motion" or whatever each manufacturer is calling it. Otherwise, the TV makes every program look like a soap opera and you lose the cinematic experience.

It's rather "jerky" as well. I can't understand why it's the default setting. It blows.

Damnit, THAT'S what it is. Every time I'm at my parents house, I'm sitting there watching TV going "WTF is different with your picture?"

Also, your recommendation for say a 50-60 inch would be a Vizio LED?

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

Damnit, THAT'S what it is. Every time I'm at my parents house, I'm sitting there watching TV going "WTF is different with your picture?"

Also, your recommendation for say a 50-60 inch would be a Vizio LED?

Well, if you're on a budget, for sure. And once again, nothing beats Costco's Concierge service.

Personally, I think that all of these TV's look great when they're set up at home. I've never gone from room to room in my house and thought "Wow, this TV looks like shit!" It's usually "Goddamn, that's awesome!".

[Great Expectations]

I like the true moron for some sporting events, but it blows for movies or regular programming.