minermark Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Three Plasma service centers have shut down in the last two years. The GSA has pulled ALL plasmas from their "Defense" catalog, as well as Homeland security. An OLED purchase would be staying ahead of the curve. However it's hard to beat a Plasma for the "Blacks" part of the picture. If one shopped for a plasma now, a deal could be had as long as you know by the time it needs service, there will likely be none or Dam pricy at best. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted February 4, 2015 Moderators Share Posted February 4, 2015 IMO, the best flagship plasmas trump the best flagship LED LCD's in picture quality. That wasn't the question Billy boy. LOL That's another thread entirely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angusruler Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 (edited) love mine and my wife's Panasonic 50" plasma.....just sayin. has a MUCH better picture than our Mitsubishi 65". Edited February 4, 2015 by angusruler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Seems we were all typing at the same time 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 All of the Pioneer Plasmas are Out of Stock on Newegg - http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=pioneer+plasma+tv&N=-1&isNodeId=1 Not sure if Pioneer is still making them or not. Pioneer Elite ceased mfr'ing plasmas about five years ago. Until very recently, the Kuro was the template by which all flat panel TV's were judged. Samsung and Panasonic flagship models are now considered the Kuros equal in PQ. Too bad after they both caught up they shut it down. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted February 4, 2015 Moderators Share Posted February 4, 2015 I agree with CECA....you can probably get a great deal on a Plasma. They still produce amazing PQ and are known for deep blacks. From my understanding, they tend to have better viewing angles but are not as bright as LED's. I think it's safe to say the Plasmas are on their way out though as far as manufacturers actively pursuing them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 IMO, the best flagship plasmas trump the best flagship LED LCD's in picture quality. That wasn't the question Billy boy. LOL That's another thread entirely Notice I always insert IMO when I am giving unsolicited "opinions". Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted February 4, 2015 Moderators Share Posted February 4, 2015 Seems we were all typing at the same time I think it's cause the Plasma owners are trying to keep Plasma alive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydro_pyro Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Plasmas have a sickening flicker like Cadillac taillights. They drive my eyes nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Plasmas have a sickening flicker like Cadillac taillights. They drive my eyes nuts. I've never seen it nor has anyone ever mentioned it that has seen mine. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willland Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Plasmas have a sickening flicker like Cadillac taillights. They drive my eyes nuts. I've never seen it nor has anyone ever mentioned it that has seen mine. No flicker here. But my Samsung does have the infamous plasma "buzz", though very faint. Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shodrewken Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I love both of my plasma panels. If you can find one on the cheap from Samsung or panasonic, I'd say go for it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallette Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 Never heard of nor seen any flickering or noises from a plasma, certainly not my Samsung. I got it Christmas of '13 at 1100.00 and am completely satisfied there is still nothing better for that same money at 60" If price is no object, OLED is the unquestioned best technology and that of the future. Can't get more black than complete absence of light! Further, I believe that as lines are built and production technology advances OLED will come on rolls from Home Depot. My 1000.00 budget will probably cover a wall in less than 10 years, in a few more the whole room. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tromprof Posted February 4, 2015 Share Posted February 4, 2015 I was at Microcenter a couple of weeks ago. They had 60 inch LG plasmas for $599. When they are gone... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean5340 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Jay, FWIW I have a 70" Sharp Aquos in 1080p. It doesn't have all the bells a whistles but has an outstanding picture. I have had several comments on the picture quality. The audio is so so but I'm running through an AVR anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmusic Posted February 5, 2015 Author Share Posted February 5, 2015 Ok Sean, Thanks that's what I am looking at just a good quality 1080p TV don't need the bells and whistles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerolW Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 I'm a fan of Vizio. I like their M-Series units. I have two, 50" and 55". jerol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHASLS2 Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 (edited) All of the Pioneer Plasmas are Out of Stock on Newegg - http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=pioneer+plasma+tv&N=-1&isNodeId=1 Not sure if Pioneer is still making them or not. They stopped years back. Nothing touched them since. I had a G9 Kuro and it would kill anything made today. I now have a bigger 60vt60 Panny that is very good, but still can't match a G9 or G9.5 Pioneer Kuro. No way i can live with LED. OLED is my next hope once they get all kinks worked out. Edited February 5, 2015 by CHASLS2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angusruler Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Plasmas have a sickening flicker like Cadillac taillights. They drive my eyes nuts. I must be blinking at just the right time.......never noticed that. i'll stick toothpick jacks under my lids and get backatcha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angusruler Posted February 5, 2015 Share Posted February 5, 2015 Plasmas have a sickening flicker like Cadillac taillights. They drive my eyes nuts. I've never seen it nor has anyone ever mentioned it that has seen mine. No flicker here. But my Samsung does have the infamous plasma "buzz", though very faint. Bill never noticed that either.......but I can blame that on front row seats for black Sabbath back in the day....thanks ozzy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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