What type of TV? Plasma vs LED

[unknownxxvii]

I am going to buy either a 55in LED or a 60in plasma TV from either Samsung or LG to replace my 30in Samsung HDTV. I wanted to know which type of TV is better for gaming based on response time and picture quality: sharpness, clarity, rich colors, and deep blacks. All four TVs cost about the same within a $20 margin, so if plasmas are equal or a little better I rather have 5 more inches for the same price. Finally which TV would last longer, and be more reliable? Would I need anymore than 4x AA for TVs this large? Thanks for the help, as I am thinking that I will purchase one no later then the end of Easter.

Possible Contenders:
60" Plasma
http://www.samsclub.com/sams/60-lg-1080p-600hz-plasma-hdtv/prod6480269.ip?navAction=

55" LED
http://www.samsclub.com/sams/55-120hz-led-tv-1080p-2-hdmi/prod7870081.ip?navAction=

 

[maxpoweraff]

Now this is a bad ass TV

http://www.tvrevs.com/sharp-he-lc-80le632u-80-inch-led-lit-1080p-120hz-internet-tv/

lol would be awesome to get that one

 

[eyeage]

Now this is a bad ass TV

http://www.tvrevs.com/sharp-he-lc-80le632u-80-inch-led-lit-1080p-120hz-internet-tv/

lol would be awesome to get that one

Meh, I prefer my JVC DLA. When you start talking about 80" and $4000, it's better just to step up and go 100"+. Nothing like going to the theater in your basement. 😀

 

[photonboy]

Why is it so hard to get great audio in an HDTV?

I bought my 32" Sony when it cost $3500 but the speakers blow away most HDTV's on the market today.

Even the 80" screen only had two 10W speakers. Sigh. Wattage isn't everything but it's a rough indication.

 

[eyeage]

Why is it so hard to get great audio in an HDTV?

I bought my 32" Sony when it cost $3500 but the speakers blow away most HDTV's on the market today.

Even the 80" screen only had two 10W speakers. Sigh. Wattage isn't everything but it's a rough indication.

Most people buying that kind of TV have dedicated surround sound systems. Sound bars are pretty cheap nowadays, too. A decent ($100) sound bar is excellent. That said, my Panasonic has pretty great sound, better than I expected (I think mounting on a wall makes it better).

 

[photonboy]

Most people buying that kind of TV have dedicated surround sound systems. Sound bars are pretty cheap nowadays, too. A decent ($100) sound bar is excellent. That said, my Panasonic has pretty great sound, better than I expected (I think mounting on a wall makes it better).

One thing to check for is if you can add a Soundbar and have it turn on/off and control the volume all through your normal TV remote. I don't know how many HDTV's support this and what soundbar's are compatible.

I tried to upgrade my dad's audio but he has no interest in an extra remote (I don't blame him).

 

[eyeage]

One thing to check for is if you can add a Soundbar and have it turn on/off and control the volume all through your normal TV remote. I don't know how many HDTV's support this and what soundbar's are compatible.

I tried to upgrade my dad's audio but he has no interest in an extra remote (I don't blame him).

Either he's happy with the sound he has, or all you have to do is hook up a sound bar and he'll be ok with the new remote (ie, once he here's the difference he'll learn to handle the new remote), or he could simply get a universal remote 😀

 

[andyjv2000]

I have a GTX 670 OC @ 1267 and I usually play all games maxed (1080p) with 4xAA, so I just wanted to know if I doubled the screen size would I need to run 8xAA, or does it look similar with 4xAA? Also I do play in a dim and sometimes very dark room. But the main issue is gaming on one - i don't play fps or multiplayer, so I just want the best quality with minimal lag.

...The resolution affects lag...not the screen size. That's like using a projector and saying the amount of lag depends on how big the wall is.