Toshiba or LG HDTV??

#1 Jan 11, 2013 at 10:26 pm

I am trying to buy my first 3d tv.

I have narrowed it down to 3 choices.



Does anyone know which of these are best?



The three 3d tv's I am currently looking at are:

The Toshiba 55L6200, LG 55LM4600 55, and the LG 60PZ850.



Thanks so much for any help.

#2 Jan 12, 2013 at 3:43 pm

If you look at most of the reviews, the Panasonic Plasma's are considered top end as far as picture quality and overall viewing. Even their more reasonabley priced models get very great reviews. Take a look at Home Theater Mag. I have a 55" Panny in a very "bright" room and have no difficulty in viewing during the day if this is what is keeping you away from plasma.

#3 Jan 12, 2013 at 5:23 pm

Didn't realize the LG was a Plasma. Panasonic seems to have the most experience and widest range of Plasmas not to mention tops in all the reviews I've seen as I mentioned above.



My Panny was only $1,300 a couple of years ago and friends (with much more expensive TVs) are wowed everytime they see the uncalibrated image (I just used recommended settings from Home Theater Mag)

#4 Jan 12, 2013 at 5:23 pm

Didn't realize the LG was a Plasma. Panasonic seems to have the most experience and widest range of Plasmas not to mention tops in all the reviews I've seen as I mentioned above.



My Panny was only $1,300 a couple of years ago and friends (with much more expensive TVs) are wowed everytime they see the uncalibrated image (I just used recommended settings from Home Theater Mag)

#5 Jan 12, 2013 at 6:39 pm

Thanks. What is the model number of your Panasonic.



The reason I had the others listed is if all possible I would like to go with Passive 3d.

The glasses are more comfortable and less people get headaches with passive.



Can you recomend and passive 3d sets size 55-60" 800-1300.



Thanks so much for the help.

#6 Jan 12, 2013 at 8:25 pm

My Panny is a 55" G25 from a couple of years ago--2D only so can't comment on the 3D. BTW--bought this from Amazon on a "Gold Box Deal"--their service is excellent and I wouldn't hesitate to buy electronics from them again. When my TV arrived the shipper had it lying on it's side--I called Amazon and they said to refuse delivery and they sent me another immediately.



The Feb/Mar issue of Home Theater Mag tests the LG 8600 series(LCD) and the Sony 55" 929 series ($3,500). The Sony is the only LED I think they've rated very slightly higher than the Pannasonics, but the 65" Panasonic VT50 is only $3,700 (list price) so it's a much better deal.



They rate the Pannasonic 55" ST 50 series (from July) almost as good as the VT50 series and the 55" is only $1,700 (list price). The VT series is the current model similar to mine, but it is 3D. Consumer reports also gives the Panny's high marks.



I don't pay attention to what they say about 3D (as it is of no interest to me) so can't help you there.



You might be able to see their reviews online. If not, if you buy the current issue it has a summary of all their tests near the back.

#7 Jan 12, 2013 at 8:42 pm

Thanks. I currently have a lg 47 inch. I'm wanting to increase my screen size to 55 to 65.



My lg 47 isn't great but it's not bad either. I am very interested in 3d and already have a Sony 3d blu ray player..

My budget is 800 to 1500.