50" Kuro or 58" Samsung Plasma for same price?

scott4251 · 10-23-2009, 02:04 PM

Hey whats up, im new to this forum but from what iv read it looks like u guys know what ur talking about. anyway, i hus recently bought a 50" Pioneer Kuro from best buy as an open item for $1700, which i think is a pretty good deal, but they also have a 58" Samsung plasma for the same price and im jus wondering if u guys think id be jus as happy with the quality of the samsung compared to the legendary kuro and also have the bigger tv or if the kuros quality is that good that i should sacrifice the 8" screen difference? i have 30 days to return the kuro if i want so im leaving to the experts to tell me if i should or not. oh and all that stuff about room size and lighting and distance from tv can be changed so im only asking this as far as picture quality and blacks and stuff that has to do with the tv itself. any help would be greatly appreciated.

thanks,

scott

deadhead68 · 10-23-2009, 02:08 PM

Personally, I would sacrafice the extra 8". The Kuro has superior PQ. The bigger size of the Samsung would make the difference even more glaring.

Again, just my

Loves2Watch · 10-24-2009, 10:53 AM

Comparing the Samsung to the KURO is like comparing T-Ball to Major League Baseball, they (Samsung) are not even in the same league...

HiDefRev · 10-24-2009, 05:15 PM

I agree. The Sammy doesn't even come close to the Kuro. It's like Loves2Watch said....they're in a different league. You got the best deal. Stay with it.

Techlord · 10-25-2009, 06:22 AM

Are you kidding? Keep the Kuro!

scott4251 · 10-27-2009, 02:44 PM

arright, thanks for ur input everyone, im gonna keep this kuro. one question tho, can u guys recommend the best products and also the best way of cleaning the kuros screen and the tv itself with those products?

Techlord · 10-27-2009, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by scott4251

arright, thanks for ur input everyone, im gonna keep this kuro. one question tho, can u guys recommend the best products and also the best way of cleaning the kuros screen and the tv itself with those products?

There are many brands of plasma/LCD screen cleaning kits sold by just about every place that sell TVs.

Loves2Watch · 10-28-2009, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by scott4251

arright, thanks for ur input everyone, im gonna keep this kuro. one question tho, can u guys recommend the best products and also the best way of cleaning the kuros screen and the tv itself with those products?

The best way to clean the TV and screen is with a soft microfiber cloth and if needed, dampened slightly. This assures no damage to the panel or screen.

Debo · 10-28-2009, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by scott4251

can u guys recommend the best products and also the best way of cleaning the kuros screen and the tv itself with those products?

DO NOT use any cleaning products on the KURO screen.
DRY microfiber cloth only.
If neccessary only use distilled water on the microfiber cloth.

**PFC5** · 10-30-2009, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Debo

DO NOT use any cleaning products on the KURO screen.
DRY microfiber cloth only.
If neccessary only use distilled water on the microfiber cloth.

I agree since it has an anti-glare coating that could be harmed using chemical cleaning products.

10-23-2009, 02:04 PM	#1
scott4251 My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5	50" Kuro or 58" Samsung Plasma for same price? Hey whats up, im new to this forum but from what iv read it looks like u guys know what ur talking about. anyway, i hus recently bought a 50" Pioneer Kuro from best buy as an open item for $1700, which i think is a pretty good deal, but they also have a 58" Samsung plasma for the same price and im jus wondering if u guys think id be jus as happy with the quality of the samsung compared to the legendary kuro and also have the bigger tv or if the kuros quality is that good that i should sacrifice the 8" screen difference? i have 30 days to return the kuro if i want so im leaving to the experts to tell me if i should or not. oh and all that stuff about room size and lighting and distance from tv can be changed so im only asking this as far as picture quality and blacks and stuff that has to do with the tv itself. any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks, scott

10-23-2009, 02:08 PM	#2
deadhead68 Football in HD, mmm good! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 2,492	Personally, I would sacrafice the extra 8". The Kuro has superior PQ. The bigger size of the Samsung would make the difference even more glaring. Again, just my __________________ Toshiba 52HM95 Moto 3416 HD DVR Sony STR-DG810 Receiver Sony DVP-NS77H DVD Denon SYS-76HT Speaker System Harmony 670

10-24-2009, 10:53 AM	#3
Loves2Watch SPAM Police Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: AZ, NM, TX, MX Posts: 13,972	Comparing the Samsung to the KURO is like comparing T-Ball to Major League Baseball, they (Samsung) are not even in the same league... __________________ Theater 1 - Panasonic TH-85PF12U Plasma TV, 6 Conrad Johnson LP275M Amps, Anthem Statement D-2 Pre/Pro, 6 Thiel SCS4 Speakers, 2 REL T-1 Subs, Infinity Interlude 120S Sub, Simaudio MOON Orbiter Universal Disc Player, ELP Laser Turntable, 2 Dish Network ViP 622 DVR's, Oppo BDP-83 Blu-ray Player, Onkyo DV-HD805 HD DVD Player.

10-24-2009, 05:15 PM	#4
HiDefRev Is there HDTV in Heaven ? Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Georgia Age: 55 Posts: 512	Kuro I agree. The Sammy doesn't even come close to the Kuro. It's like Loves2Watch said....they're in a different league. You got the best deal. Stay with it. __________________ Living Room Panasonic PT-50LCZ70 50" 1080p HDTV, Sony Playstation3 80 Gig, Onkyo HT-R667 7.1 AV Receiver, ESS HD-308 Main, Side and Surround Speakers on Bell'O Stands, Cadence C-17 Center Speaker, Acoustic Audio HD-SUB15 Subwoofer, DISH ViP 722 HD DVR, Panasonic DVD Recorder/VCR, Den Viewsonic NX2232W LCD HDTV, RCA RT-2500 5.1 AV Receiver, Yamaha Main, Center and Surround Speakers, Onkyo SKW-750X 10" Subwoofer, DISH ViP 211 HD Receiver, Magnavox Blu-Ray Player, Nintendo 64 & Wii

10-25-2009, 06:22 AM	#5
Techlord High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Orange County, California Posts: 1,132	Are you kidding? Keep the Kuro! __________________ I'll admit when I am wrong, why live in denial? I should have bought a Panasonic Plasma! Samsung LN52B750 240Hz LCD HDTV Oppo Digital BDP-83 Denon AVR-5700 THX Ultra Certified Receiver M&K Sound LCR-750 THX Certified 5.1 Speaker System w/V-1250 THX Powered Subwoofer LCD's viewing angle issues seen here! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOYnAmDLXbY

10-27-2009, 02:44 PM	#6
scott4251 My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5	arright, thanks for ur input everyone, im gonna keep this kuro. one question tho, can u guys recommend the best products and also the best way of cleaning the kuros screen and the tv itself with those products?