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  1. 12-04-2011, 07:23 PM #1
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    TV Recommendations

    Any one have any recommendations on decent/reasonably priced tv's? I am looking in the 40-42 inch range, maybe 46....

    Also, I know tv sound can be pretty bad sometimes so what is a cheap way to set up decent sound. I do not really care about surround sound or anything like that.
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    Re: TV Recommendations

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    Re: TV Recommendations

    Just got a 40 inch Samsung for 500 at target. Great TV, only complaint is sound is below average, but it sounds like you are setting up your own sound system so it would be a perfect TV.
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    Re: TV Recommendations

    Quote Originally Posted by Bigman38 View Post
    Just got a 40 inch Samsung for 500 at target. Great TV, only complaint is sound is below average, but it sounds like you are setting up your own sound system so it would be a perfect TV.
    Thanks, I dont really want to set up my own sound but if I have to...
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    Re: TV Recommendations

    Quote Originally Posted by dabears32 View Post
    Thanks, I dont really want to set up my own sound but if I have to...
    If you just need it louder buy a sound bar. They can simulate surround sound but are not as expensive as a whole system.

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    Re: TV Recommendations

    Just get a soundbar/sub combo.
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    Re: TV Recommendations

    What about this?

    Westinghouse 40" Class 1080p 120hz LED LCD HDTV ... : Target
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    Re: TV Recommendations

    Quote Originally Posted by dabears32 View Post
    What about this?

    Westinghouse 40" Class 1080p 120hz LED LCD HDTV ... : Target
    Westinghouse? No
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    Re: TV Recommendations

    Quote Originally Posted by dabears32 View Post
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    Westinghouse 40" Class 1080p 120hz LED LCD HDTV ... : Target
    My dad inherited a Westinghouse TV from my aunt after she died. It's probably the worst LCD TV known to man. The TV once or twice a week will lock up and you have to unplug it to reset it, then it takes about a minute or two to restart itself. Not to mention it has serious issues with burn-in (and my parents told me she just bought this TV before she died, making it no more than 2 years old). I would avoid Westinghouse like the plague.

    I'd recommend Samsung, but I've also heard good things about Sony, Sharp, Philips, LG, and Visio.
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    Re: TV Recommendations

    Ugh, idk. I hate shopping...

    How much would a low end soundbar cost?

    Amazon.com: RCA 46LA45RQ 46" 1080p Full HD LCD TV: Electronics
    $500 at best buy..
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    Re: TV Recommendations

    Just my opinion but I'd up your budget by $100 if you want a 46" and get toshiba or samsung LCD or even better get a 46" Panasonic plasma. If you're limit is $500 than I'd look for the same names in 42".

    I assume you have a HD feed?


    http://www.amazon.com/Toshiba-46G310...3050505&sr=1-1
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    Re: TV Recommendations

    Quote Originally Posted by dmclone View Post
    Just my opinion but I'd up your budget by $100 if you want a 46" and get toshiba or samsung LCD or even better get a 46" Panasonic plasma. If you're limit is $500 than I'd look for the same names in 42".

    I assume you have a HD feed?


    Amazon.com: Toshiba 46G310U 46-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV, Black: Electronics

    ok, I will probably stick with 42"......
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    Re: TV Recommendations

    I just want a decent tv..
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    Re: TV Recommendations

    stick with Sony, Samsung, LG, and Visio. Sony is the way to go if you have the budget for it. Just make sure it is 1080p, 120hz.
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    Panasonic is the best plasma you can buy.
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