42" sub £500 - what should I get?

[EllD90]

This is the best one I've found:

http://www.dixons.co.uk/martprd/sto...m=null&tm=null&sku=470428&category_oid=-28723

John Lewis will have it in stock very soon for the same price with a 5 year warranty, my parents also have the TV and I think it's pretty decent.

Can anyone find me something better?

 

[sneeks]

http://www.dixons.co.uk/martprd/sto...m=null&tm=null&sku=854909&category_oid=-28723

 

[C.J]

IMO out of the two shown, I'd go for the Samsung.

Samsung has better picture, but worse sound (you can always get an Amp / surround sound kit), where as the LG has better sound, and worse picture (plus doens't have 100hz)

I've just ordered a 32" 1080P Samsung LCD from Dixons (coming tomorrow) for the bedroom which is replacing a Samsung 20" LCD. Also have a 50" Samsung Plasma in the lounge (which replaced a 42" LG Plasma).

Samsung gets the thumbs up from me (Except for sound, but an Amp will sort this).

 

[C.J]

Although, that Samsung doens't have 1080p, are you planning on using a BR player / Console on it?

1080p is something I'd consider, defo for a screen that size.

 

[Gumby]

Remember John Lewis will price match anything, which means that it is always cheaper (as the 5 year guarantee is included for free)

I'd go with the Samsung too imo, but 1080p would be good if it' not that much more

 

[Justin]

LG IMO.

 

[Coby.]

LG IMO.

I'm with Justin....Never been very impressed by Samsungs and if he's only wanting to spend £500 on a 42" Screen I doubt he will then want to spend more money on buying an Amp and Speakers

 

[sneeks]

Most opinions I read say that the LG's have better panels than the current Samsung models.

 

[EllD90]

It's for my bedroom, I've currently got a 26" which is big enough for my room and I'm moving into my bro's room which is bigger. I really don't need a 42", I'm just buying one for the sake of it really. Like I said, I've got the same TV in our computer room (no complaints about the quality, but yeah the sounds isn't great) but was just wondering if anyone could find something better?

 

[EllD90]

Just found this:

http://www.richersounds.com/product/plasma-tv/panasonic/viera-txp42x10/pana-txp42x10

Do you reckon that would be a better buy?

 

[C.J]

Looks like a good set, Panasonics normally are.

Only available instore so might be worth checking if your local one stocks it first. Also normally means it's a discontinued set.

 

[EllD90]

Looking on the TV forums, John Lewis have price matched the TV @ £499 whilst still offering the 5 year guarantee. They have it on for £100 more.

 

[oska]

I'd definitely go for the Pana over the others.

 

[john182rs]

£500 for a 42" sub, jesus H man. You'll never get that in your car.

 

[EllD90]

1 12 and 3 10's, I'm sure I could do it