Ditching Sony - Are the Mitsubishi RP DLP's any good, reliable?

jamison162 · 07-10-2009, 03:19 PM

Due to getting screwed by the Sony Optical block issue on my 60" RP LCD, I'll never buy another Sony product. I'll get rid of the set for whatever I can even if I have to give it away.

I am now looking into the Mitsubishi RP DLP's. Any thoughts on these?

Loves2Watch · 07-10-2009, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jamison162

Due to getting screwed by the Sony Optical block issue on my 60" RP LCD, I'll never buy another Sony product. I'll get rid of the set for whatever I can even if I have to give it away.

I am now looking into the Mitsubishi RP DLP's. Any thoughts on these?

The word problematic comes to mind...

MelinLA · 07-12-2009, 11:01 PM

I have had my Mitsubishi for three years now and except for a changing of the bulb after two years I have had no problems....my set is used a lot...People in my house are all sports, movie, news and political junkies...The set is on at least 12 hours a day 7 days a week...I have a 52 inch WD 52631 and use TW Cable..

daleb · 07-13-2009, 08:57 AM

I sold my Sony RPTV last year in perfect working condition, with a year left on a transferable service contract. The warranty made a big diff in price as well as time in selling it (2 days). Never a 'bulb' set again!

R2D2repair · 07-13-2009, 02:26 PM

Hello ,For what've read about mitsubishi tv and of fixing them they are not reliable.One of the most common failure (besides the green light of death,research about that on google)its that the lamps need to be replaced every year,the ballast also fails which is the board that powers the lamp,the colo0r wheel the one in charge of producing the colors.I also heard of the overheating that causes the lamp to blow sooner.You will need to clean the fans every once in a while.My recommendation is to get either a Hitachi or Panasonic,those rarely come in for repair.

Loves2Watch · 07-13-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by R2D2repair

Hello ,For what've read about mitsubishi tv and of fixing them they are not reliable.One of the most common failure (besides the green light of death,research about that on google)its that the lamps need to be replaced every year,the ballast also fails which is the board that powers the lamp,the colo0r wheel the one in charge of producing the colors.I also heard of the overheating that causes the lamp to blow sooner.You will need to clean the fans every once in a while.My recommendation is to get either a Hitachi or Panasonic,those rarely come in for repair.

Neither Panasonic or Hitachi are making DLP TV's.

circuit_boy · 07-13-2009, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Loves2Watch

Neither Panasonic or Hitachi are making DLP TV's.

But they make good LCD Projection TVs. I personally prefer Sony

Loves2Watch · 07-13-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by circuit_boy

But they make good LCD Projection TVs. I personally prefer Sony

I prefer Pioneer and Panasonic plasma for a truly accurate HD picture.

daleb · 07-13-2009, 05:33 PM

It is doubtful any rear projection, DLP or otherwise would even rank with the lowest on either of these lists:

http://www.valueelectronics.com/imag...0attendees.pdf

http://www.displaymate.com/LCD_Plasma_ShootOut.htm

Tuvok777 · 07-14-2009, 04:54 PM

Howdy,I personally will go with Toshiba Ireally love my toshiba with dvd included.Mitsubishi does have a series of malfunctions specially that Green light indicator thing.Even their ballast go bad .No on mitsubishi yes on Toshibas.

JMS · 07-14-2009, 05:37 PM

There's a reason why the big box retailers (such as HHGregg in my area) are practically giving away the Mits DLPs. Thankfully, the days of white hot lamps, noisy cooling fans, color wheels, and optical block/light engine meltdowns are just about a thing of the past.

Except for front projectors, that is.

STEEL284 · 07-15-2009, 01:51 PM

I've had my DLP for a year and a half and it's still tickin'. I know it's just a matter of time before I have to change the "infamous" lamp. However I wish I'd purchase an extended warranty.

07-10-2009, 03:19 PM	#1
jamison162 A couch and an HDTV to go please. Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 10	Ditching Sony - Are the Mitsubishi RP DLP's any good, reliable? Due to getting screwed by the Sony Optical block issue on my 60" RP LCD, I'll never buy another Sony product. I'll get rid of the set for whatever I can even if I have to give it away. I am now looking into the Mitsubishi RP DLP's. Any thoughts on these?

07-13-2009, 08:57 AM	#4
daleb High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clovis, CA Posts: 7,296	I sold my Sony RPTV last year in perfect working condition, with a year left on a transferable service contract. The warranty made a big diff in price as well as time in selling it (2 days). Never a 'bulb' set again! __________________ Samsung PN50A650 plasma, Arcam AVR350, Dali Ikon6 (Vokal2&OnWalls), Outlaw Audio LFM-1EX sub, Anti-Mode 8033B, Oppo Digital BDP-83, Polk XM Tuner, Furman Elite power conditioner

07-13-2009, 05:33 PM	#9
daleb High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Clovis, CA Posts: 7,296	It is doubtful any rear projection, DLP or otherwise would even rank with the lowest on either of these lists: http://www.valueelectronics.com/imag...0attendees.pdf http://www.displaymate.com/LCD_Plasma_ShootOut.htm __________________ Samsung PN50A650 plasma, Arcam AVR350, Dali Ikon6 (Vokal2&OnWalls), Outlaw Audio LFM-1EX sub, Anti-Mode 8033B, Oppo Digital BDP-83, Polk XM Tuner, Furman Elite power conditioner Last edited by daleb; 07-13-2009 at 05:38 PM.

07-15-2009, 01:51 PM	#12
STEEL284 My plasma is High Def. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas Nv Posts: 7	I've had my DLP for a year and a half and it's still tickin'. I know it's just a matter of time before I have to change the "infamous" lamp. However I wish I'd purchase an extended warranty. __________________ Family Room: Mitsubishi WD-65733 HDTV 1080p DLP Yamaha 5.1 Receiver HTR-5920 Kenwood Speakers KS-706HT RCA Sub Pro SW-120p SA Explorer 8240HDC (DVR) PS3 60GB XBOX 360 Arcade Living Room: Samsung LNT4671FX-XAA 1080p LCD Kenwood 5.1 Receiver VR-606 Yamaha Speakers NS-AP540 Accurian Subwoofer ASW-5060 SA Explorer 4240 HDC Phillips Progressive Scan DVD DVP3345V Nintendo Wii PS2

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JMS I'm gettin' all pixelated Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Columbus,OH Posts: 562	There's a reason why the big box retailers (such as HHGregg in my area) are practically giving away the Mits DLPs. Thankfully, the days of white hot lamps, noisy cooling fans, color wheels, and optical block/light engine meltdowns are just about a thing of the past. Except for front projectors, that is.