Need help with new T.V. purchase

Question

Hello everyone, I just registered and I'm looking for some help.  I'm remodeling my living room / dinning room and I completely gutted it.  I'm now putting everything back in, I put up quiet rock for my in wall speakers, put an entertainment box (recessed)  in for my 120V, 1.4 hdmi cable installed along with an ethernet cable (just in case).  I purchased a tilt adjustable omni mount NC200T for t.v.'s up to 63".  The room has 3 windows and light can be adjusted by my shutters.  The room size is 13'6" X 27", but  because this room will be split for a living room / dinning room let's say it's 13'6" X13''6" .  So I'll have approx. 11'-12' viewing from couch to t.v.  Here is my problem I don't know much about t.v.'s, I'm coming from a 37" Vizio lcd, which I've been happy with.  With that said, I've spent $$$ on the remodel and now want an impressive t.v. to match oh and I only budgeted 1500.00 on the t.v.  So  I got on the internet and started researching for the past 3-4 weeks.  I was set on purchasing a plasma, Panasonic 50/54" G series.  I went down to a few stores including B.B. and didn't like the look of most plasma's.  I thought they were dark pictures and saw 3-4" lines running horizontal with a flicker.  The guys at the store didn't see it, but I did and didn't like it.  Oh and not all models did this, and I'm not sure if this is normal.  Most LED's I didn't like except the high end (over 2K), the color didn't look natural although they were very bright.  Now here is the wierd thing, I liked the way the LCD's looked..... Now I'm not done, sorry for the long post.  So I saw the 3D t.v.'s  and have to tell you I'm not sold on a 3D I think it's too new and I don't know about wearing glasses.  But on the way out of B.B. more confussed than ever I saw the Panasonic VT series and have to tell you WOW amazing and they have a package that includes the glasses and the DVD player along with 2 DVD's but it's not in my range.  Can anyone suggest the perfect t.v.??? Or give me models to look at???
Thanks again =-)

Answer 1

Hey there TVEquip,
I'd suggest using our TV Finder to help narrow down your options.  Ultimately, the TV that you think the picture looks best on is probably the best for you.
As far as the plasmas looking dark, keep in mind the conditions in the store can be quite different than it would be at home.  The lights in the store are very different than you'd have in your living room, and at home you wouldn't be looking back and forth from your set to another for comparison, meaning it may not look dark once you've got it setup.  Also, you may be able to calibrate the display to look perfect in your setting.
So, what I suggest is go to the tool, put in the variables you're sure of, and let it help you narrow down the selection. Then visit the store and look at the options you're left with and see which one is best for you.
BestBuy.com TV Finder
Hope this helps!
Jason|Community Analyst | Best Buy® Corporate
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