Plasma VS. DLP In Room Without Control Of Lighting! - GoFuckYourself.com

Jake · 05-08-2005, 04:07 PM

IN GENERAL: Which technology (plasma or DLP) performs better in an application where there is no control over lighting conditions? We have a 50" HD DLP in our master bedroom which works out great because about the only time we watch it is when it's dark outside.

I'm looking to get a good HDTV 60"+ for our great room where there are a lot of windows so I have no control over the lighting. Any ideas on if a Plasma, DLP, or other would be best for this situation?

Shoehorn! · 05-08-2005, 04:10 PM

I think that light coming through the windows will glare on all kinds of TVs. Couldn't you just get some blinds?

emthree · 05-08-2005, 04:11 PM

I would like to know as well.
TV Glare is the worst

Jake · 05-08-2005, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Shoehorn

I think that light coming through the windows will glare on all kinds of TVs. Couldn't you just get some blinds?

"Glare" isn't the issue, I think it has more to do with the contrast ratio of the TV. I know some TV's perform better than others in conditions where the lighting can't be controlled and I'd like to get the best TV for these conditions. We live in the mountains and have some incredible views from our home, the last thing I want to do is clutter up the views with blinds or curtains:

KRL · 05-08-2005, 04:22 PM

You're better off with a high end LCD TV.

Jake · 05-08-2005, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by KRL

You're better off with a high end LCD TV.

Any particular manufacturer or model? I have a Samsung HL-P5063W in the bedroom. It's great at night however during the day you can barely see what's on the screen.

Cains · 05-08-2005, 05:56 PM

Try sony's plasma TVs, have a look in the store or if you've used a sony laptop recently, you'll have seen Sony's xbrite technology. Really good coating that works against glare, i'm able to use my laptop outside during the summer and still be able to work.

I'm not too up on American stores, but over here we have alot of home theater specialist stores where you can try equipment out in a normal room environment before you buy.

bigdog · 05-08-2005, 06:13 PM

50" tv seems big for a bedroom

Sosa · 05-08-2005, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog

50" tv seems big for a bedroom

only for some people

Jake · 05-08-2005, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdog

50" tv seems big for a bedroom

It's a very large master suite.

Cains · 05-08-2005, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jake

It's a very large master suite.

i hope you dont pln on trying to fit it in the rack

As I said, try Sony.

I think a friend of mine had his automation done by these people in Denver and he seemed happy. Will ask him when I see him online again. Not sure if that's quite what you're after

Illicit · 05-08-2005, 06:36 PM

get remote control operated blinds

RudeBrett · 05-08-2005, 07:14 PM

Jake we went with this model 65" model for our great room:
http://www.mitsubishi-tv.com/televis...ails.asp?id=93
and don't have any problems with daytime glare.

We have 3 - "4 foot panes" of sliding glass going out to our pool and 3 windows behind the couch and always have a clear picture.

Doctor Dre · 05-08-2005, 07:16 PM

I'd go with DLP right now anytime

wedouglas · 05-08-2005, 08:09 PM

id say wait for the new 1080p sammy DLP's should kick ass with great contrast ratio

Sosa · 05-08-2005, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Sammy4u-Brett

Jake we went with this model 65" model for our great room:
http://www.mitsubishi-tv.com/televis...ails.asp?id=93
and don't have any problems with daytime glare.

We have 3 - "4 foot panes" of sliding glass going out to our pool and 3 windows behind the couch and always have a clear picture.

Mine is simliar to yours. model # is a bit off though.

Jake · 05-09-2005, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Sammy4u-Brett

Jake we went with this model 65" model for our great room:
http://www.mitsubishi-tv.com/televis...ails.asp?id=93
and don't have any problems with daytime glare.

We have 3 - "4 foot panes" of sliding glass going out to our pool and 3 windows behind the couch and always have a clear picture.

Nice TV, I forgot to mention that I'm mounting it on the wall above the fireplace mantel so I need something flat like a Plasma or at least one of the very narrow DLP's.

bigdog · 05-09-2005, 08:09 AM

never mind

FoundrySteve · 05-09-2005, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Jake

Nice TV, I forgot to mention that I'm mounting it on the wall above the fireplace mantel so I need something flat like a Plasma or at least one of the very narrow DLP's.

I'm sure you've probably heard this from home theater geeks, but plasma should be your last choice for a flat panel set. Go with LCD or DLP (if you can find one that's not too deep). The plasma sets die out too quickly.

lazycash · 05-09-2005, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by FoundrySteve

I'm sure you've probably heard this from home theater geeks, but plasma should be your last choice for a flat panel set. Go with LCD or DLP (if you can find one that's not too deep). The plasma sets die out too quickly.

Actually Plasma is the first choice for many in the know. The life of the newer plasmas is much longer than ever before, the main issue is burn in. I haven't seen any dlp's that you can mount on the wall, the thinner ones just weigh too much. I'd go with 50' plasma or find a 40' lcd. Ask this question over at avsforum.com and you'll get a much better response. Big screens are coming way down in price right now, try pricegrabber.com once you find the model you like and you'll be amazed at the deals out there right now.

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Jake Confirmed User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: CO, US Posts: 3,056	Plasma VS. DLP In Room Without Control Of Lighting! IN GENERAL: Which technology (plasma or DLP) performs better in an application where there is no control over lighting conditions? We have a 50" HD DLP in our master bedroom which works out great because about the only time we watch it is when it's dark outside. I'm looking to get a good HDTV 60"+ for our great room where there are a lot of windows so I have no control over the lighting. Any ideas on if a Plasma, DLP, or other would be best for this situation? __________________

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Cains Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 407	Try sony's plasma TVs, have a look in the store or if you've used a sony laptop recently, you'll have seen Sony's xbrite technology. Really good coating that works against glare, i'm able to use my laptop outside during the summer and still be able to work. I'm not too up on American stores, but over here we have alot of home theater specialist stores where you can try equipment out in a normal room environment before you buy.

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bigdog Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 6,964	50" tv seems big for a bedroom

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RudeBrett Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 313	Jake we went with this model 65" model for our great room: http://www.mitsubishi-tv.com/televis...ails.asp?id=93 and don't have any problems with daytime glare. We have 3 - "4 foot panes" of sliding glass going out to our pool and 3 windows behind the couch and always have a clear picture. __________________ Former owner of Sammy4u, SammyTyler and RUDE

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wedouglas So Fucking Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Dearborn, MI Posts: 5,921	id say wait for the new 1080p sammy DLP's should kick ass with great contrast ratio

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bigdog Confirmed User Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 6,964	never mind