We have a Sony 40W3000 which has been great (and still is). We're in the throws of decorating our bedroom and plan to move from a CRT to a flat screen TV.
We're considering either moving the Sony to our bedroom or moving that to our sons room and having his LG instead. The issue is that 40 inch may be too big for the space but our son's 32 inch LG may be fine.
That's not really the issue. The main issue is what to put in place of the Sony.
I'm working on the principle that things have probably moved on since we bought the Sony and that it may be better to spend a little bit more and buy a main TV than to spend a little less and have an up to the minute TV in the bedroom and yesterdays technology in the lounge. Is that flawed before we start?
Anyway, let's assume that it isn't flawed: 40" in the lounge is about as big as makes sense. Much of what we watch is HD using TiVo. Much of it is BBC - just to give you an idea. We also have a BluRay which is used occasionally. The AV feeds through a Yamaha RX765 and Q Acoustics set up. None of this will be changed. While most of what we watch is HD, some SD content is watched and the artefacts that prevail in what is a fairly slim room would be a problem on anything bigger. We always play the sound through the Yamaha and control the system using a Harmony One.
TBH, 3D doesn't really matter that much. If it came with a minor price premium but didn't sacrifice audio and visual quality using standard HD transmissions then it may be worth considering.
Budget? I am open. When we bought the Sony it cost us over £1400. I wouldn't want to spend anything like that again. I am willing to spend a reasonable amount as a TV is an important thing for us (well, me, if I am honest). I'll push the boat out a bit for something that is pretty special.
The TV sits in a corner (a limit of the room shape) with one side in front of a wide window. Glare from the window isn't a major issue but it would be good if the TV could stand it's own when the ambient light behind is reasonably strong.
We also don't want something that will be a massive power drain. We're making more of an effort these days to be greener. It's not the most important consideration but it is a consideration never the less.
I hope it's enough against which suggestions can be offered.
Many thanks
We're considering either moving the Sony to our bedroom or moving that to our sons room and having his LG instead. The issue is that 40 inch may be too big for the space but our son's 32 inch LG may be fine.
That's not really the issue. The main issue is what to put in place of the Sony.
I'm working on the principle that things have probably moved on since we bought the Sony and that it may be better to spend a little bit more and buy a main TV than to spend a little less and have an up to the minute TV in the bedroom and yesterdays technology in the lounge. Is that flawed before we start?
Anyway, let's assume that it isn't flawed: 40" in the lounge is about as big as makes sense. Much of what we watch is HD using TiVo. Much of it is BBC - just to give you an idea. We also have a BluRay which is used occasionally. The AV feeds through a Yamaha RX765 and Q Acoustics set up. None of this will be changed. While most of what we watch is HD, some SD content is watched and the artefacts that prevail in what is a fairly slim room would be a problem on anything bigger. We always play the sound through the Yamaha and control the system using a Harmony One.
TBH, 3D doesn't really matter that much. If it came with a minor price premium but didn't sacrifice audio and visual quality using standard HD transmissions then it may be worth considering.
Budget? I am open. When we bought the Sony it cost us over £1400. I wouldn't want to spend anything like that again. I am willing to spend a reasonable amount as a TV is an important thing for us (well, me, if I am honest). I'll push the boat out a bit for something that is pretty special.
The TV sits in a corner (a limit of the room shape) with one side in front of a wide window. Glare from the window isn't a major issue but it would be good if the TV could stand it's own when the ambient light behind is reasonably strong.
We also don't want something that will be a massive power drain. We're making more of an effort these days to be greener. It's not the most important consideration but it is a consideration never the less.
I hope it's enough against which suggestions can be offered.
Many thanks
