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Panasonic TC-P -- G 25 series plasma

Yes, I know this is an audio forum, and I've been a member for a long time, posting about my main system and related interests. But, I am now in the mood for a new large screen HDTV, and am particularly interested in the 2010 Panasonic G25 series (TC-P54G25). The video internet sites and forums are all in a tizzy about disappearing "black level quality" after a while. Do any of my audiophile buddies have any feelings about this ? I am just about ready to buy a new Panasonic plasma G25, and I'd like your opinion. Thanks a lot. Meanwhile, I'll go down to my music room and put some Sonny Rollins on the turntable. Happy Listening.
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albertporter
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This from a review:
We were impressed with last year's NeoPDP panel in the G10 plasmas and the new series G25 offers improved picture with even deeper black levels.

I bought the 2009 G10 65" Panasonic Plasma and after professional calibration I have the best picture I've ever had.

According to a couple of reviews I've read, yours is better still.

I won't go into the whole ordeal I spent shopping for big screen but the short answer is the Pioneer Kuro seems to be #1 and the Panasonic is close behind.

Those that prefer LCD will disagree, you have to decide for yourself.
rwwear
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Kuro is gone. Panasonic starting building the Kuro panels for Pioneer until the end of the line.
unsound
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The Panny plasmas just might offer the best picture quality value out of the box, BUT, the fading black level issue is daunting. After reading the reports of fading blacks, I started to visit the local retailers to see if their display models exhibited a noticeable difference. The display models are probably driven a lot harder than a home unit, but the the change from black to grey was quite obvious. I returned my 65" Panny plasma. If you can wait, rumour has it, that while the '10's should be a bit better than the '09's, the '11's might be much better in this regard.
rwwear
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What's a Panny?
hifisoundguy
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The Pioneer is still the KING!
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