Shopping for a new big screen, eh? Sweet. This part can be so much fun, so take in the advice and just enjoy the whole process!
How quickly do you want this purchase out of the way, btw?
A few more questions to get a better idea of your situation.
- What kind of room is this television going into? Upstairs or downstairs? Approximate dimensions? Lots of outside light filtering into the viewing area, or is it more or less pitch black (ie. in a den) with some mood lighting? Is the room totally finished, or is it in the midst of construction/left somewhat unfinished?
- Are you opposed to the idea of a projector (assuming it would work logistically in your circumstance)?
- What are you plans for sound in this room? Are you buying something to complement the display, keeping something you already own, or planning on going with the built-in speakers on the TV?
- When are your primary watching times (daytime/afternoon/evening/late evening), and what types of stuff will you be watching often (Blu-rays, DVDs, HD television, SD television, HD gaming consoles (PS3 or 360), SD gaming consoles (Wii), other)?
- How picky do you consider yourself about image quality and the overall "home theater experience"?
It might seem like overkill, but you'll be surprised how helpful these answers can be in narrowing down the perfect display for you.
