Best 32" LCD TV - Head-Fi: Covering Headphones, Earphones and Portable Audio

Rob N · 11-05-2007, 08:18 AM

I've mostly had Panasonic CRT TV's in the past.My current 28" CRT will probably need replacing soon.The thing that's always put me off LCD is the smearing with movement that always noticable IMO (which you don't get on CRT's).

This Panasonic claims to have minimised this by using 100hz scanning.Does this work?

http://www.panasonic.co.uk/lcd-tv/tx-32lxd70/index.htm

Davesrose · 11-05-2007, 01:54 PM

Why not go to a store and see for yourself? The main spec on a LCD that you need to look for is response time: that's how much the full image is rendered in one frame. LCD manufacturers are always working on improving it, but AFAIK, plasma still does a better job (especially at higher screen sizes). Both LCDs and plasmas have gotten to be very good with HDTV though......standard TV doesn't seem as nice as the older, smaller CRTs: mainly because of size and scaling issues. I have a Panasonic plasma btw: a couple years old now and still going quite strong.

http://www.plasma-lcd-facts.co.uk/facts/size/

Anarchy965 · 11-10-2007, 08:21 AM

What's your price range? $600 could get you the best rated 32" on Newegg. Link

In the head-fi spirit, $200 more could get you 5 more inches and THE best rated LCD TV on Newegg. Link

Rob N · 11-10-2007, 08:49 AM

Price would be up to £800

soozieq · 11-10-2007, 09:50 AM

I just bought a Sony Bravia KDL-32V2500 to replace my dead Trinitron and it uses the "Advanced 100 Hz Digital Motion" technology. I can't say I've noticed any motion flicker/smearing. I'm really pleased with it especially as I picked it up for £579 at Amazon UK.

I researched TV's for ages before deciding on the Sony and have to say that picture quality is amazing, and that's just through the Freeview box.

My only complaint is that the built-in speakers are fairly average and need boosting. Other than that, I'm really happy with it.

http://www.hdtvorg.co.uk/reviews/lcd/sonykdl32v2500.htm

http://www.kdl32v2500.co.uk/hd_tv_information.php

krmathis · 11-10-2007, 10:08 AM

I highly recommend the Loewe Individual 32.
Its just awesome, both feature wise and in looks. Imo the "best" 32 LCD TV out there...

Aevum · 11-10-2007, 06:41 PM

loewe also manufactures some sets for sharp in europe, no ?

fatcat28037 · 11-26-2007, 07:46 AM

Sharp makes a 32" 1080p, I just bought the 37" version.

krmathis · 11-27-2007, 03:05 PM

Originally Posted by Aevum

loewe also manufactures some sets for sharp in europe, no ?

Might be. Not really sure...

Audio-Fi · 11-27-2007, 08:45 PM

Originally Posted by soozieq

I just bought a Sony Bravia KDL-32V2500 to replace my dead Trinitron and it uses the "Advanced 100 Hz Digital Motion" technology. I can't say I've noticed any motion flicker/smearing. I'm really pleased with it especially as I picked it up for £579 at Amazon UK.

I researched TV's for ages before deciding on the Sony and have to say that picture quality is amazing, and that's just through the Freeview box.

My only complaint is that the built-in speakers are fairly average and need boosting. Other than that, I'm really happy with it.

Sony KDL-32V2500 Review

KDL32V2500 - HD TV information

As much as I love BRAVIA line, I do not recommend this set at all. I would go with Samsung for the 32" category. For 42" and above, nothing touch the BRAVIA 1080p. BTW, it's 120Hz not 100Hz.