http://www.audioholics.comWhere audio and video equipment undergoes rigorous objective and subjective tests by our staff, ensuring that marketing slogans aren't the only guidelines for your home theater choices.Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:00:00 -0000http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/toshiba-regza-46sv670u-ledQuite some time ago we predicted to death of plasma technology, albeit a tad early than was comfortable for most of our readers. The large reason behind this prediction was the advances being made in LCD technology. With the introduction of LED backlighting, LCD monitors have overcome one of the final hurdles that sets them apart from their plasma counterparts – black levels. Toshiba's REGZA 46SV670U capitalizes on this equalization of technologies and maximizes the viewing experience, bringing LCD into the realm of plasma and rendering blacks like you've never seen them before.Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:00:00 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/toshiba-regza-46sv670u-ledFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/westinghouse-tx-42f970z-lcd-first-lookThe Westinghouse TX-42F970Z LCD has a lot going for it, 120Hz processing, slimish size, and (most of all) a $750 asking price. Regardless of what you think of Westinghouse's previous offerings, the fact is that $750 for a 42" display is pretty outrageous. Add in dealer discounts and sales and you're looking at the display your parents and friends will be asking you about. At this price, you might even pick up a TX-42F970Z for the bedroom or office.Wed, 07 Oct 2009 17:30:16 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/westinghouse-tx-42f970z-lcd-first-lookFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/vizio-sv471xvt-lcdI love progress and Vizio seems to be making it in strides as it seeks to bring value-minded products to consumers with ever-increasing features and capabilities that help it stand out amongst a sea of products. Their latest 47-inch LCD, the SV471XVT, is packed with a 240Hz SPS system with Smooth Motion, a revised LCD panel and a power supply that exceeds Energy Star 3.0 guidelines. Priced at only $1499 ($200 less than where the prior model debuted) this is a television force to be reckoned with.Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:05:10 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/vizio-sv471xvt-lcdFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/sony-xbr10-led-lcd-televisionSony showed off its new ultra-thin BRAVIA LCD HDTV. This new edge-lit LED display comes with two flavors and sizes. Sony claims an exceptional contrast ratio of over 1,000,000:1. But here's where it gets interesting. The XBR10 is really thin - largely because it receives full 1080p via wireless transmission from a separate media box. The receiver is embedded in the TV. This means that you can mount the TV out of the way, over a fireplace for example, and not have to run anything but power to it. That's a pretty compelling product, even if the price is a bit astronomical for flat panel technology. Thu, 10 Sep 2009 22:49:54 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/sony-xbr10-led-lcd-televisionFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/panasonic-viera-tc-37lz800-lcdPanasonic's use of IPS (In-Plane Switching) in their LCD panels has been a favorite choice of ours for the simple reason that light output remains almost constant from all viewing angles. When you're not the only one watching TV in a room, this can be a big deal. The TC-37LZ800 uses a newer generation of this technology called IPS-Alpha which improves upon earlier designs. Panasonic is the #3 plasma display manufacturer in the world (beat out of the #1 spot just this year), but the company seems to have a very good understanding of what makes a great LCD television. Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:35:35 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/panasonic-viera-tc-37lz800-lcdFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/viewsonic-fuhzion-vx2265wmThe ViewSonic FuHzion VX2265wm is a 22”, 16:10 widescreen monitor capable of operating at 120Hz with a compatible dual-link DVI graphics card, delivering blur-free video for gaming, entertainment and graphic applications. It is also 3D-ready and can deliver stereoscopic 3D images when combined with NVIDIA’s GeForce 3D Vision graphics processors. The 3D capability is compatible with more than 350 existing games for an immersive ultra-realistic gaming experience. 3D glasses are required.Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:15:00 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/viewsonic-fuhzion-vx2265wmFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/toshiba-regza-SV670UToshiba is revamping their REGZA line. Across the entire 2009 new REGZA lineup Toshiba is offering consumers upgraded cosmetics, premium picture quality and next generation connectivity. What don't they offer? Thin displays. Some of the new features added to the new REGZA line-up include Resolution+ super resolution technology, 240 Hz, LED backlighting, InstaPort for faster HDMI switching, Dolby Volume, and much more.Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:15:00 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/toshiba-regza-SV670UFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/toshiba-dvd-lcd-comboAt today's press conference, Toshiba announced its 2009 series of LCD televisions with integrated DVD players. The new models are scheduled to ship during the 2nd or 3rd quarter of 2009. The slightly translucent bezel design (they dub this "Deep Lagoon") adds an appearance of depth and the speakers are hidden to allow the TV to have a clean edge for better aesthetics (which WE dub "Formover Function"). The 15, 19 and 22-inch sizes are available in both high-gloss black or high-gloss white, offering consumers the ability to better match their decor.Fri, 09 Jan 2009 02:00:00 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/toshiba-dvd-lcd-comboFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/samsung-led-lcdSamsung has decided to take a huge leap forward with their LCDs with their launch of their new line of LED backlit panels. Generally ranging from 40" to 55", they all feature extreme contrast ratios, ultra slim designs (even with tuners included) and tons of extras. The top of the line 8000 series features 240Hz processing, chrome stylings, built in Ethernet connection and wireless-ready capabilities, and response times matching CRT displays (or so they claim).Thu, 08 Jan 2009 23:55:00 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/samsung-led-lcdFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/sharp-aquos-bd-series-lcd-bluSharp showed an entire line of AQUOS LCD TVs with built-in Blu-ray disc players, for a convenient all-in-one home theater solution. The Full-HD 1080p AQUOS BD series, which includes the 52-inch LC-52BD80U, 46-inch LC-46BD80U, 42-inch LC-42BD80U, 37-inch LC-37BD60U and 32-inch LC-32BD60U combines a high definition television with a side-loading multi-slot for Blu-ray, DVD and CD content. The LC-52BD80U and LC-46BD80U will be available in February while the LC-42BD80U, LC-37BD60U, and LC-32BD60U will be available this month.Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:57:57 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/sharp-aquos-bd-series-lcd-bluFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/allio-lcd-integrated-pc-blu-raySilicon Mountain Holdings showed off designs for a 32 and 42-inch High Definition LCD-TV with an integrated, full-function PC and Blu-ray/DVD player. The flagship Allio model marries a full-HD 42” LCD display with a combo Blu-ray/DVD player, integrated digital recorder for PVR and a powerful PC, based on the Intel Core2Duo E8400 processor, 4GB of RAM from Silicon Mountain, a 1TB hard drive and the 64-bit version of Windows Vista Home Premium.Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:40:00 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/allio-lcd-integrated-pc-blu-rayFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/lg-lhxLG had an ultra-thin display on hand at CES the LHX. At only 24mm thick, the set sports white LED backlighting that increases the LED block resolution from 120 to 240. While we've seen thin sets and LED backlighting before, what we haven't seen is the set-top box that comes with it. Labeled the LG Wireless Intelligent AV, it comes standard with the new display. It connects wirelessly to the display through a proprietary LG wireless protocol. It also should make setup a bit easier as you'll only have to run power to the display and not additional video cables. Wed, 07 Jan 2009 17:33:35 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/lg-lhxFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/samsung-pn50a760The Samsung PN50A760 has basically the same feature set as its LCD counterpart (with a few plasma/LCD specific exceptions) and changes only a few styling cues from the 750 generation. As you'd expect, the differences between the two panels (even though they are different technology) are pretty minor. While the Samsung plasma didn't quite do as well as the LCD, it was close enough for me to call it a wash. I feel about the PN50A760 the same as I did about the LN52A750 - I want one. If that isn't a crowning endorsement, I don't know what is.Thu, 04 Dec 2008 09:58:48 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/samsung-pn50a760Flat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/mitsubishi-lt-46149-sound-projectorWe took a look at the Mitsubishi LT-46148 46-inch LCD back in August and felt that it was a good TV with some potential for improvement. Mitsubishi jumped back at us with the new LT-46149 and asked us to review it. While the features, video section and menus are nearly identical, the 149 series offers a brand new sound projector to deliver Dolby Digital 5.1 surround from just a bottom-mounted sound bar. We dialed in this television and it actually did a pretty bang-up job of sending surround sound to our ears - all from a single speaker.Tue, 02 Dec 2008 05:29:02 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/mitsubishi-lt-46149-sound-projectorFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/vizio-sv470xvt-47-inch-lcdVizio has always intrigued me. And their top of the line SV470XVT 47-inch LCD TV is no exception. It's the brand I get asked about the most - probably because it's available in a majority of big box stores like SAMs, Costco and Sears. Heck, even Dell sells them online. So it's almost a monthly (sometimes weekly) event where I'll get a call from somebody asking me about the latest Vizio deal they found while they were shopping for lawn gnomes and 5 pound bags of white rice. Vizio has quickly made its mark on consumers. My job, as I see it, was to see if that mark should extend to those readers who grace the pages of our magazine.Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:34:38 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/vizio-sv470xvt-47-inch-lcdFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/westinghouse-tx-42f430sWestinghouse is known (by those that know them) for making LCDs at a very reasonable price. But price isn't everything in the world of displays and picture quality has to take precedence. The TX-42F430S is a 42" LCD whose street price leaves people wondering if it is too good to be true. In this case, that certainly seems to be the case.Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:17:12 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/westinghouse-tx-42f430sFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/mitsubishi-lt-46148I hadn't made the switch to 1080p in my theater just yet; so, when Audioholics offered me the opportunity to review a 1080p 46" LCD display from Mitsubishi I all but offered to go pick it up myself. Fortunately they assured me they could ship it, so then I just had to wait. I'm not going to lie - when the package arrived I dropped everything and got it set up immediately. Upon opening the box, I found a very sleek looking display before I ever even hit the power. While I had this television in my system during this review, the display's clear vivid picture drew many comments from me - and anybody else in the room - including my dog (but more on that later). Its lack of ability to produce blacker than black caused it to lose detail in dark scenes; however, the picture in mid to bright scenes was incredibly sharp and really popped off the screen.Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:58:42 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/mitsubishi-lt-46148Flat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/jvc-lt-42sl89-lcdThe JVC LT-42SL89 promises to be slim - in fact they promised to be the slimmest LCD display with internal tuners. On that they delivered. But being slim isn't enough (unless you live in LA), the real questions are: How is the picture quality and How well does it work? Well, for the former, it delivers, for the latter, not so much…Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:20:00 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/jvc-lt-42sl89-lcdFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/samsung-ln52a750Rarely do I come across a display that performs as well as the Samsung LN52A750. At the $3500 asking price, it should perform well. But even a cursory search of the Internet will show you that this unit can be had for a significant discount (as low as $2700 as of the time of publication). The styling cues are dead on - that "Touch of Color" is just enough to make it stand out without being gaudy. The panel is thin enough to be ahead of the curve. But the picture… out of the box I was very impressed. Feature-rich, performance trendsetting, the LN52A750 is an LCD you could spend the rest of your life with. Thu, 26 Jun 2008 18:55:00 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/samsung-ln52a750Flat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/olevia-t232If you are like me, deciding how to use your limited AV budget is a constant battle. On the one hand you've got your home theater and you want the absolute best gear you can afford in that room. However, if, like me, you also have a wife and kids, having a second television/movie viewing area can be a huge plus. Well, we're in luck. With a street price of around $600, the Olevia 232V entry-level 32" LCD display makes it is possible to get a display that offers pretty impressive performance for very little money. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:44:43 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/olevia-t232Flat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/westinghouse-quadhd-lcdWestinghouse was showing off a couple of different pieces of tech at this years CES but what was most exciting to us was the 56" QuadHD display. At 3840 x 2160 and 8.3 million pixels, that's essentially four 1080p panels shoved into one display. Clear? Oh yeah.Tue, 15 Jan 2008 21:28:41 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/westinghouse-quadhd-lcdFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/toshiba-2008-lcdsToshiba showed off its 2008 LCD TV introductions at CES, including 20 new LCD TV models in five distinct series. The AV500 and CV510 series will obviously appeal to people that are more worried about saving money than 1080p. The RV530, XV540, and XF550 series are for more discerning consumers with larger budgets. We weren't super impressed with these displays as they were easily 5 inches thick though the rep did inform us that they were not final models and might be housed in different cases. We'll see.Tue, 15 Jan 2008 17:02:16 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/toshiba-2008-lcdsFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/sony-27-inch-oledSony was showing off not only their ~$2500 11" OLED displays but a 27" prototype at CES this year. The 27" supposedly sports a greater than 100% NTSC color reproduction, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, and 1080p resolution. Of course, at this point, the 11" is out of reach of most people so we can only guess at what a 27" will run.Tue, 15 Jan 2008 16:19:32 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/sony-27-inch-oledFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/samsung-oled-3d-qfhdSamsung had a large display in the center of their CES 2008 booth showing off some of the technology that we may (or may not) see in the future. The lineup at the Samsung booth included two (14.1" and 31") organic light-emitting diode (OLED) TVs in addition to an ultra-slim 52" LCD TV, quadruple full-HD LCD TV, and a 3D ready plasma display. While we don't expect to see all of this technology hit the consumer market, it was nice to have it all in one place where we could check it out in detail.Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:21:01 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/samsung-oled-3d-qfhdFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/philips-7000-series-lcdsPhilips debuted its 7000 FlatTV series at CES. This new line ranges from 19 to 52 inches (diagonal), and features a rounded edge surrounded by an acrylic edge, which not only gives the set a less rigid look but also enhances the sets technology. The addition of 120Hz ClearLCD technology improves the shadow detail and black levels in dark scenes while greatly diminishing motion artifacts. Calibrating picture settings is a breeze with Philips’ simple, unique settings assistant feature. By using a program similar to an eye test, viewers can select what they perceive as the best picture and sound. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:53:13 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/philips-7000-series-lcdsFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/panasonic-150-plasmaWhile it seems that we should be excited about an 150" screen, we're really not. It isn't like prices for these are going to come down to the prices of a front projection system any time soon. It's big, it's bad, it's beautiful and we wouldn't kick it out of bed for eating cookies but don't expect a review any time soon.Mon, 14 Jan 2008 20:16:02 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/panasonic-150-plasmaFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/lg-pg60-lg60%20LG presented its next-generation LCD and plasma product lineup at CES this year. LG’s new LCD TV, the LG60 is, at just 45 mm, features a Full HD 120Hz panel, and Intelligent Sensor which automatically adjusts brightness according to the ambient environment. The PG60 Plasma boasts a contrast ratio of 30,000:1, Dual XD engine, Fluid Motion technology, and THX certification. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:34:28 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/lg-pg60-lg60 Flat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/lg-wireless-lcdIt's all about wireless these days and displays are no different. LG was one of many manufacturers that was showing off a wireless TV. The LG71 is a 1080p LCD display that comes in 47" and 52" screen sizes. According to the marketing material, source components can be placed up to 65 feet away from the display though we'd be willing to bet that you'd find that you'd have to place them a lot closer without line of sight. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:14:23 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/lg-wireless-lcdFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/pioneer-project-kuro-9mm-50-inch-plasmaPioneer unveiled concepts for future display technologies under the code name “Project KURO.” The two concept display technologies dealt with extreme black levels as well as drastically reduced size (depth) displays. In terms of contrast, Pioneer is challenging the contrast ratio debate by eventually producing a plasma that is absolute black with no measurable light emitting from the television. At the same time, Pioneer previewed an advanced design concept in the form of the world’s thinnest 50-inch display at only nine millimeters (mm) thin. Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:27:16 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/pioneer-project-kuro-9mm-50-inch-plasmaFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/hitachi-0-75-inch-ultra-thin-lcdsNot much is known about the new Hitachi Super-thin LCD displays except that they are incredibly thin and likely to hit the market as soon as, or sooner than most other manufacturers. Alongside its 1.5-inch Ultra Thin PDP, Hitachi is also showing off its "super" Ultra Thin LCD which measures an incredible 0.75 (19mm) in depth. First seen at CEATEC in Japan last Fall, this 32-inch wonder offers glimpse at Hitachi's engineering prowess.Sun, 13 Jan 2008 03:57:07 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/hitachi-0-75-inch-ultra-thin-lcdsFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/hitachi-1-5-series-thin-plasmasHitachi has released an Ultra Thin 'Director Series' LCD display panels that are merely 1.5-inches in depth. Having shaved more than one third of the thickness off of today's comparable plasma displays, this new product represents an engineering achievement of significant importance from Hitachi. What's so impressive about this? It's shipping this year. That's right, while other manufacturers were showing off prototypes (and Hitachi is no exception to that) Hitachi is readying it's new 1.5-inch thin plasmas for retail sale this year. If you don't understand the significance, take a look at your own LCD panel, or visit a big box store to compare. 42-inch and larger LCD panels are typically around 5- to 6-inches thick. Hitachi's new line goes from 32-42 inches and all are only 1.5-inches in depth.Sun, 13 Jan 2008 03:46:57 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/hitachi-1-5-series-thin-plasmasFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/westinghouse-wireless-hdtvWestinghouse Digital Electronics and Pulse~LINK, Inc. today introduced the world’s first fully integrated wireless HDTV. The High Definition LCD TV, featuring Pulse~LINK’s integrated CWave UWB Wireless HDMI technology, is on display for the first time here at CES 2008.Mon, 07 Jan 2008 05:05:00 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/westinghouse-wireless-hdtvFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/toshiba-regza-46lx177-lcdNow that everyone is doing 1080p these days it seems the next big advance has to do with display “speed”. The new Toshiba REGZA LCD TVs sport 120Hz ClearFrame technology. This means that images are displayed twice as fast on the screen and flicker and display-induced motion blur is reduced. Toshiba is not the only game in town that has this technology but it is definitely promoting it well and introducing consumers to the ideas and concepts behind these faster displays.Mon, 10 Dec 2007 18:39:02 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/toshiba-regza-46lx177-lcdFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/gateway-xhd3000-30-inch-lcdGateway's new XHD3000 30-inch LCD display combines the power of an ultra high-resolution PC monitor (2650 x 1600) with an HQV Realta-equipped display that can handle anything from that new HD-DVD player or your HD satellite system. Gateway has taken out all the stops with a display that is flexible, high-performance, beautiful and priced to sell.Sun, 07 Oct 2007 04:00:00 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/gateway-xhd3000-30-inch-lcdFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/pioneer-pdp-5070hd-plasmaMy first display review was a plasma and I’ve long held that I prefer plasmas to LCDs (in general). It’s easy to make such generalizations when you’ve reviewed 3-1 plasma v. LCD. Pioneer has had a reputation for putting out quality displays and I’ve never had the pleasure of reviewing one. It wasn’t hard for me to get excited about a Pioneer review much less a Pioneer plasma review - even if it was "only" a 720p display. Mon, 04 Jun 2007 14:45:48 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/pioneer-pdp-5070hd-plasmaFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/aquaview-17-inch-waterproof-lcd-display-reviewWhen we heard of the Aquaview television, we were in the process of remodeling and renovating a bathroom. Truth be told, it was a complete tear-out of the previous bathroom, including the removal and rebuilding of several walls in order to increase the size of the room. When we discovered that Aquaview had a system that allowed for a 17-inch widescreen LCD TV to be installed into a room like this without fear of water or moisture damage, we started a dialogue to find out more about the product. After some discussion, we decided that this would be a grand opportunity to install the product and work it into our remodeling plan.Tue, 20 Feb 2007 00:00:00 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/aquaview-17-inch-waterproof-lcd-display-reviewFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/panasonic-th-50pf9uk-50-1080p-plasma-display-reviewI’ve had a chance to review a number of 720p displays in recent months. They have, for the most part, all been very good. But there has always been this itch… the 1080 itch I call it. Will it look that much better? Will it be that much better? With a 50” screen, I’ve often heard people say that you can’t tell the difference. Maybe that’s true, but personally, I want to see for myself.Wed, 07 Feb 2007 15:31:45 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/panasonic-th-50pf9uk-50-1080p-plasma-display-reviewFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/pioneer-elite-pro-940hdWe first checked out the PRO-940HD at the 2006 CEDIA Expo. When we got it into our reference system for testing it looked even better than we anticipated. With this TV it’s "All about the blacks!”Wed, 06 Dec 2006 00:00:00 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/pioneer-elite-pro-940hdFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/westinghouse-lvm-47w1-1080p-lcd-display-review1080p seems to be the most recent "Holy Grail" of the AV community… but how do you get it without hocking your car and taking out a second mortgage? (we don’t recommend either and, in fact, if you’re thinking of either of these options, please seek help immediately) Westinghouse broke all the rules when it introduced it sub-$2,000 42” LCD display in the beginning of 2006. At the time, MSRP was $2,799 and the street price quickly fell to around $1,800. The company also offers a 47-inch version of this TV, the LVM-47w1 for a (current) street price of just $2500 - you see the attraction here, no? As prices dropped gradually amongst the competing LCD and plasma panel TV markets, Westinghouse decided to simply give the competition a kick in the pants and really "get the party started". Since the 47-inch LVM-47w1 is simply the bigger brother to the 42-inch LVM-42w2 this review will be targeted at seeing the larger display performs exactly the same and/or overcomes any of the shortcomings of the 42-inch model.Sat, 28 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/westinghouse-lvm-47w1-1080p-lcd-display-reviewFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displayshttp://www.audioholics.com/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/olevia-542iLike most of us, I started my purchasing of displays long before ED was an option, much less HD. Back then, you rarely had to look behind a TV to know what was back there – an RF/coaxial input for the on-roof antenna and maybe a couple of RCAs that you never knew why you’d ever need. Now, inputs, resolutions, deinterlacing, scaling and a host of other issues make display shopping far more complicated than ever. For the common consumer, what is really important is 1) How does it look and 2) How much is it. For videophiles, many more things come into play including mounting options for the unit picture quality, number of inputs, configuration and calibration options, and more. **Note - this display is no longer recommended. Please read more for specifics**Sat, 21 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0000/reviews/televisions/flat-panels/olevia-542iFlat PanelsTelevisions & Displays