3D TV Recommendation.

[just4kix]

kix, can you share the link to download Avatar 3D? The one I downloaded last week had some other language dubbing (I guess German) - any idea if there is a way to convert it to English? Thats 13 GB gone into drain :sad:

I do not download as a matter of practice.

When I purchased the TV, I did not have a 3D BDP or any content to test. The salesman during demo showed me various 3D clips from various movies and I asked him whether I can get his 3D movies. He copied them for me. I am rather ashamed to have bootlegged stuff but the intention was only to test 3D stuff.

 

[Indian11]

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LOL !!!!

This is the TV I'm recommending you from 2 days dude !

Oh,,,,But the only concerned thing in this is the active glasses. The passive tech seems to be favourite among all so why is sony still implementing active glasses in their sets?
Do they have any plan to go for passive tech as panasonic did?

 

[just4kix]

Oh,,,,But the only concerned thing in this is the active glasses. The passive tech seems to be favourite among all so why is sony still implementing active glasses in their sets?
Do they have any plan to go for passive tech as panasonic did?

First of all, it is wrong of you to assume that everyone is going to go the "Passive 3D" way. I do not know what gives you the feeling.

Secondly, Panasonic offers passive 3D in only one series - ET5.

Thirdly, passive 3D is not the favourite of all. People have different opinions. All agree that when it comes to glasses, passive 3D is hassle free. But is passive 3D better in all respects than active 3D. There is no firm opinion. CNET says that passive 3D is better when TV size is small and/or your distance from TV is significant. Read here: Active 3D vs. passive 3D: What's better? | TV and Home Theater - CNET Reviews

My only concern with Sony (as of today) is that they have not adopted the "Universal RF 3D" concept and their glasses tend to be costlier.

 

[Indian11]

First of all, it is wrong of you to assume that everyone is going to go the "Passive 3D" way. I do not know what gives you the feeling.

Secondly, Panasonic offers passive 3D in only one series - ET5.

Thirdly, passive 3D is not the favourite of all. People have different opinions. All agree that when it comes to glasses, passive 3D is hassle free. But is passive 3D better in all respects than active 3D. There is no firm opinion. CNET says that passive 3D is better when TV size is small and/or your distance from TV is significant. Read here: Active 3D vs. passive 3D: What's better? | TV and Home Theater - CNET Reviews

My only concern with Sony (as of today) is that they have not adopted the "Universal RF 3D" concept and their glasses tend to be costlier.

no winners only whinners...nicely elaborated but in the end Geoff too seems to be going for passive tech(in terms of PQ, their respective weights and price)as compared to active.
But his bottom line "Pick your poison carefully" seems to wrap up all his pros and cons into one.

 

[avmaxfan]

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Nobody prefers Passive due to PQ, Active has superior 3D PQ than Passive. Passive has less crosstalk/ghosting/flickering and the glasses themselves are cheap and light. That's the reason a lot of "common" people like Passive. No videophile will choose Passive 3D over Active 3D.

@just4kix

Though not "Universal RF 3D", but universal 3D Glasses like Xpand work on Sony Active sets as well. Also Sony has its own universal 3D glasses that work with most brands Active sets and projectors including Panasonic, Sharp,Epson etc - the Sony Playstation 3D glasses. The Playstation 3D glasses are much more comfy than the standard Sony TDG-BR250 3D glasses and also don't have the head tilt issue.

 

[Indian11]

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Nobody prefers Passive due to PQ, Active has superior 3D PQ than Passive. Passive has less crosstalk/ghosting/flickering and the glasses themselves are cheap and light. That's the reason a lot of "common" people like Passive. No videophile will choose Passive 3D over Active 3D.

@just4kix

Though not "Universal RF 3D", but universal 3D Glasses like Xpand work on Sony Active sets as well. Also Sony has its own universal 3D glasses that work with most brands Active sets and projectors including Panasonic, Sharp,Epson etc - the Sony Playstation 3D glasses. The Playstation 3D glasses are much more comfy than the standard Sony TDG-BR250 3D glasses and also don't have the head tilt issue.

but my question is that Will one be able to experience good picture quality with that heavy and bulky active glassses. They will create flicker and crosstalk aftersome time so what's the worth getting them?

 

[avmaxfan]

Heavy and bulky maybe, but flicker and crosstalk is eliminated this year on most Active sets to the same level as LG Passive TVs.

The HX750 has very little crosstalk. As I already advised you, go to a Sony showroom and demo HX750 3D performance and then decide. No point arguing until you do that.

 

[Indian11]

Heavy and bulky maybe, but flicker and crosstalk is eliminated this year on most Active sets to the same level as LG Passive TVs.

The HX750 has very little crosstalk. As I already advised you, go to a Sony showroom and demo HX750 3D performance and then decide. No point arguing until you do that.

Yeah, I will be getting a demo of all Sony, Samsung and LG this saturday and then will decide which way to go for.
Is there any other model or brand you would recommend for?

 

[just4kix]

Yeah, I will be getting a demo of all Sony, Samsung and LG this saturday and then will decide which way to go for.
Is there any other model or brand you would recommend for?

Sony HX750/HX850, Panasonic ET5, Sansung 6/7 Series, LG LM6690/6700 or above.

 

[Indian11]

Sony HX750/HX850, Panasonic ET5, Sansung 6/7 Series, LG LM6690/6700 or above.

I am a bit confused about the availability of Panasonic ET5 series in India. Some of the sites claim that this series isn't available in India yet.

 

[avmaxfan]

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I wouldn't recommend the ET5. Extremely low contrast and hence very average 2D PQ.

 

[Indian11]

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I wouldn't recommend the ET5. Extremely low contrast and hence very average 2D PQ.

Oh, thanks for updating me on ET5.
So should I confine myself in between LG, Sony and Samsung??

 

[just4kix]

If you are open to active 3D, then there is nothing better than Panasonic ST50 (plasma) in terms of VFM and PQ.

If you are averse to plasma, then go for Sony or Samsung.

But if active 3D will not be your choice, you option boils down to LG and Panasonic (no idea about Toshiba).

The above are not in terms of order or merit.

 

[Indian11]

If you are open to active 3D, then there is nothing better than Panasonic ST50 (plasma) in terms of VFM and PQ.

If you are averse to plasma, then go for Sony or Samsung.

But if active 3D will not be your choice, you option boils down to LG and Panasonic (no idea about Toshiba).

The above are not in terms of order or merit.

It's not that I am confining myself into active or passive techs but I am looking for something which can provide me best Picture quality and also no issues comes after either it be in terms of watching 3d contents or any health related issues from glasses.

 

[just4kix]

Best PQ = ST50, Close second (behind by 0.01s in photofinish) = HX850
Best TV as ranked by CNET = ST50

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Worst availability = ST50
Worst Power consumption = ST50
Worst customer service = Panasonic (probably)

My opinion: If ST50 is not available, go with HX850.

 

[Indian11]

Best PQ = ST50, Close second (behind by 0.01s in photofinish) = HX850
Best TV as ranked by CNET = ST50

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Worst availability = ST50
Worst Power consumption = ST50
Worst customer service = Panasonic (probably)

My opinion: If ST50 is not available, go with HX850.

Ok, Thanks for the update......
not any model from Samsung and LG worth recommending?

 

[just4kix]

Oh? Did I not mention on this thread earlier? Or maybe on another thread ...

Samsung: Series 6 or 7 (7 is better but costlier)
LG: LM6690 or above
Toshiba: TL20 or VL20

 

[avmaxfan]

Oh OOPS

I just realized you are looking at 55 inch size now. In that case definitely ST50 and HX850 would be my recommendations as well, as just4kix already mentioned.
As for Samsung and LG options, to be frank with you they are not in the same league as Panasonic ST50/Sony Bravia HX850 in 2D Picture Quality. Forget about 6 or 7 series, even the Samsung 8 series next to ST50/HX850 doesn't stand a chance. Same for the LG flagship

@just4kix

I know its a bit too late, but congratulations on the ST50. Truly an excellent choice

 

[just4kix]

Oh OOPS

I just realized you are looking at 55 inch size now. In that case definitely ST50 and HX850 would be my recommendations as well, as just4kix already mentioned.
As for Samsung and LG options, to be frank with you they are not in the same league as Panasonic ST50/Sony Bravia HX850 in 2D Picture Quality. Forget about 6 or 7 series, even the Samsung 8 series next to ST50/HX850 doesn't stand a chance. Same for the LG flagship

@just4kix

I know its a bit too late, but congratulations on the ST50. Truly an excellent choice

Thank you.

 

[Indian11]

Oh OOPS

I just realized you are looking at 55 inch size now. In that case definitely ST50 and HX850 would be my recommendations as well, as just4kix already mentioned.
As for Samsung and LG options, to be frank with you they are not in the same league as Panasonic ST50/Sony Bravia HX850 in 2D Picture Quality. Forget about 6 or 7 series, even the Samsung 8 series next to ST50/HX850 doesn't stand a chance. Same for the LG flagship

@just4kix

I know its a bit too late, but congratulations on the ST50. Truly an excellent choice

oh, You mean the TVs from LG and Samsung stands way behind as compared to Panasonic.
SO why there is so much buzz about both the brands in the market If they are not worth it.