Which 32"

Help!!

My old Sony KV28FX60, has been taken away to be repaired, but looks like im not getting it back because it will cost too much to repair. so my insurance company has said have this money, and get a new tv. So I want to go Bigger, 32". But i dont know which one to get, do i go and get another sony because all my other equipemnt is sony (But i had some many problems with the old tele, colour distortion).

Or do i go with another manufacturer ?

I was going to get the Sony KV32FQ75 but i have heard of the banding problem.
Im not going to pay the premium of the new KV32FQ80

What should i do?
I just want a tele that sits there and has no problems, sick of problematic tv!

I know responses will differ but any help will be greatfull

Jim

we've all been there. shop around until you find one your happy with.

[Garrett]

I have just seen Loewe Vitros are £1350 and Aconda’s are £1450 at Empire, are these too much of a premium.

[rct]

I'm sure that you're considering the Philips Pixel+ set as an option.

I can tell you that my 9617 has been one of the best purchases I've ever made, with superb pic, sound, good geometry, excellent focus etc. etc.

People's preferences do differ and as chegz60 said, it's best to demo as many sets as you can.... having said that I know which one I would choose

I'm also in the same boat. Looking for a 32" TV that seems to get the general thumbs up. I've gone from Sony, Panasonic to Philips and now have concerns over this choice too! As someone else has mentioned before, perhaps I might as well accept that I'll be unhappy, in which case perhaps a Tesco/Safeway special might be the answer?

One question regarding the Philips 9617 though, and perhaps any Pro Logic TV that comes with sound built in, what's the audio quality like? I reckon I'd be better off with a separate sound system BUT is this really necessary? I'm not a serious user like a lot of the "guys" on this site so would be less critical all round. BUT I sort of like the idea of a separate like the Sony DAV800/880. Is it really much better and does it give me any extra features?

...my 1st post so treat me gently

[rct]

At the risk of changing the topic slightly... the 9617s built-in Dolby Digital sound is rather good. Although it cannot reach to quality of a good separates system, I think it comfortably beats many cheaper set-ups and outclasses every other built-in sound system that I've heard.

[Wayne Moule]

Wally.

Have you got a current Hi-Fi,as even if you hook a TV/DVD up to this you'll notice a big difference.

The really big difference comes in when you get a 5.1 amp and sub,which is a million miles better than any built in TV sound system.

Go get a listen to a 5.1 system.

As for TV,sorry can't recommend one as it's a minefield to pick a good one.

Wayne/RCT,

Thanks for the info. I do not have any hifi that could be used to plug into so I really am starting from scratch. Think I will go with Plan A: Not worry too much about the audio quality on the TV and go for an external home entertainment system. It makes particular sense as I don't even have a DVD player at the moment. I use my PS2 to play these which is OK but no doubt could be better.

Now just to work out which tv to buy. Almost bought a Panasonic PL1 or PL10 this afternoon but bottled out. Still not sure what to go for. The more I look into it, the more uncertain I become. One of the downsides with newsgroups!

[Wayne Moule]

Wally.

The PL10 got a bad review from What Video as it's 100Hz,which I would avoid if I were you.

I've got a Philips 32in 32PW6515 coming Tuesday @ £604 delivered.I'll let you know if it's any good.

Wayne,

Please do keep me posted. I've now gone full circle back to Sony. This time a DX40. I think I'm slowly loosing the will to live...

[Wayne Moule]

Originally posted by Wally
Wayne,

Please do keep me posted. I've now gone full circle back to Sony. This time a DX40. I think I'm slowly loosing the will to live...

OK.

Have you bought a DX40 you mean?

I know what you mean.

Wayne,

All my postings so far relate to my desire to buy! I've bought nothing yet. Since the last post I wonder whether to go for a more expensive Sony DX100. A mate has just kitted himself out with the super NX100 so I reckon a demo is in order.

Please let me know about your Philips though

[Wayne Moule]

Originally posted by Wally
Wayne,

All my postings so far relate to my desire to buy! I've bought nothing yet. Since the last post I wonder whether to go for a more expensive Sony DX100. A mate has just kitted himself out with the super NX100 so I reckon a demo is in order.

Please let me know about your Philips though

Now you're being silly .

Them Sony's are soo expensive,you'd be better off,if I were you with that much money,to go that bit further for a 42in Plasma,which is my dream TV.

Def go for external sound system.

Which City/Town/Village do you live in?

[Wayne Moule]

Wally.

Great news,my new Philips 32PW6515 is brill.

Get one now from QED £604 delivered.

I haven't found any faults that I had with my 6006,or any others for that.

Sony DVD RGB works!!!!!!!!

NTL Digital Pace fine,JVC SVHS fine,Panny cam composite/S-Video fine.

Geometry is bang on,even 4:3 ratio/Teletext.

NTSC ok.

No lines,bars or colour staining.

Nice nimble bass.

Great memory driven Teletext.

Silent running (great film,made me cry at the time).

Well done QED and Philips.

YIPPEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



Touch wood.

Wayne,

Sounds good. Sorry to be a pain but where can I find QED on the web? Also I assume this model has been discontinued as I cannot find it on the Philips web site?

I presume this is a 50Hz machine?

Regards