Thinking of buying a new surround sound system/maybe new TV

Consoles, Computers, iPads, and More
HD Discussion Elsewhere
Post Reply
User avatar
grim_tales
Bruce Lee's Fist
Posts: 22071
Joined: 25 Oct 2004, 18:34
Location: St. Albans, UK

Thinking of buying a new surround sound system/maybe new TV

Post by grim_tales »

Hey,
I'm seriously thinking about upgrading my speakers so I can take advantage of the better sound on BDs - problem is all the speaker systems I've looked at seem to come with a free BD player that I dont need :?
Also looking at a bigger TV - maybe 42-47" but not sure exactly. I cant find a 2013 Panasonic model (thought I'd go with Panasonic as thats what my current set is) thats 47". 50" may be too big for my room :oops:
lally
Jackie Chan's Little Toe
Posts: 6
Joined: 20 Apr 2013, 19:58

Re: Thinking of buying a new surround sound system/maybe new

Post by lally »

BUY FROM ARGOS---NO REALLLY----TRY AND GET A BACK ISSUE OF THAT WHAT...MAGAZINE--THAT SPECIALISES IN TELLING YOU WHAT STUFF TO BUY FOR YOUR BUDGET---EG IT TELLS YOU WHAT SPEAKERS TO GO WITH WHAT TV AND WHY---YOU WILL GET A BETTER PRICE DEAL IF YOU THE BEST STUFF FROM A FEW YEARS AGO.
User avatar
grim_tales
Bruce Lee's Fist
Posts: 22071
Joined: 25 Oct 2004, 18:34
Location: St. Albans, UK

Re: Thinking of buying a new surround sound system/maybe new

Post by grim_tales »

I'd rather have this years stuff (my TV is already from a few years ago and otherwise fine), but thanks :)
User avatar
luckystars
Royal Tramp
Posts: 1893
Joined: 12 Sep 2005, 09:01

Re: Thinking of buying a new surround sound system/maybe new

Post by luckystars »

I would buy from John Lewis or Richer Sounds.


Can't help you on current stuff. I'm sure you can buy a great system for half the cost of a few years back. What hifi is a good mag just to see what's out in UK retailers. From memory Yamaha do some interesting complete system packages
2010 - The return of the HK movie industry :)
Image
gasteropod
Bruce Lee's Fist
Posts: 6868
Joined: 03 Nov 2004, 18:16

Re: Thinking of buying a new surround sound system/maybe new

Post by gasteropod »

Grim, how much are you wanting to spend on a TV? Because I bought a Panasonic TX-42ST50 last month and that's the best one to go for value for money-wise if you can stretch that far, offering almost comparable quality to their flagship model when calibrated. The 2013 model is basically the same, but more expensive.
User avatar
grim_tales
Bruce Lee's Fist
Posts: 22071
Joined: 25 Oct 2004, 18:34
Location: St. Albans, UK

Re: Thinking of buying a new surround sound system/maybe new

Post by grim_tales »

Maybe about £500-600 though was thinking of going for this one (if it will fit in my room):

http://www.johnlewis.com/panasonic-vier ... es/p443869
:o Expensive I know
Was looking at a 42" myself at first but then I thought why not go one bigger :)
Its a lot of money but I have to spend some of my savings otherwise my benefits etc will be reduced/stopped apparently. The total money I have cant go above a certain level.
gasteropod
Bruce Lee's Fist
Posts: 6868
Joined: 03 Nov 2004, 18:16

Re: Thinking of buying a new surround sound system/maybe new

Post by gasteropod »

grim_tales wrote:Maybe about £500-600 though was thinking of going for this one (if it will fit in my room):

http://www.johnlewis.com/panasonic-vier ... es/p443869
Panasonic plasmas are better than their LEDs unless you'll mainly be watching it in a bright room.
User avatar
grim_tales
Bruce Lee's Fist
Posts: 22071
Joined: 25 Oct 2004, 18:34
Location: St. Albans, UK

Re: Thinking of buying a new surround sound system/maybe new

Post by grim_tales »

I mainly like to watch movies in the dark.
gasteropod
Bruce Lee's Fist
Posts: 6868
Joined: 03 Nov 2004, 18:16

Re: Thinking of buying a new surround sound system/maybe new

Post by gasteropod »

grim_tales wrote:I mainly like to watch movies in the dark.
Then plasma is the way to go, superb blacks (the LED blacks are dark purple) - refer to HDTVtest.co.uk for the experts' opinions.
User avatar
grim_tales
Bruce Lee's Fist
Posts: 22071
Joined: 25 Oct 2004, 18:34
Location: St. Albans, UK

Re: Thinking of buying a new surround sound system/maybe new

Post by grim_tales »

It's confusing. Some sites saying Plasmas are better, some say LED's are better. :? Both have advantages and disadvantages I guess.
User avatar
luckystars
Royal Tramp
Posts: 1893
Joined: 12 Sep 2005, 09:01

Re: Thinking of buying a new surround sound system/maybe new

Post by luckystars »

gasteropod wrote:
grim_tales wrote:I mainly like to watch movies in the dark.
Then plasma is the way to go, superb blacks (the LED blacks are dark purple) - refer to HDTVtest.co.uk for the experts' opinions.

Interesting !
2010 - The return of the HK movie industry :)
Image
Post Reply