DLP vs Plasma/LCD


I was just about ready to plunk down $4k for a Panasonic 42" plasma. I was at my brother's tonight watching the Olympics on his 42" Pioneer plasma (HD transmission,) when he tells me that I should go with a DLP for my bedroom, rather than the plasma. He claims the picture is much better and they cost less. I wasn't even considering a DLP because I didn't think it would fit in my bedroom. (being to deep) He says they make some, now, that are only a few inches deeper/wider than a plasma. Any takers? Is the DLP the way to go? If so, can anyone recommend one with killer picture quality, and relatively thin? thanks in advance. warren
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I had a professional video installer do the whole nine. We're talking DLP, stand, DVD, ICs, speakers, and amp. The price for the Samsung was $3200. I'm sure you can get it for less at Best Buy, but I was willing to pay a tad more to shift the responsiblity for proper hookup, etc. on someone other than myself. I'm a bit of a doofus with the oodles of ICs, color adjustments, DVD calibrations and all that crap. 'twas worth it, however. After calibration and power conditioner, I should be at nirvana. It seems like that, now. peace, warren
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Thanks Warren,
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Audiotweak, Thanks for your quick response. Forgive my ignorance, but what is the Pro Buying Group ?
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Toss in one more vote for the Sony 50" DLP. For under 3k I got a great looking screen that weighs less than 100 pounds and provides plenty of visual impact for my small theater. The plasmas are sexy as all get out - but the 5k difference in price I used to buy an Esoteric DV-50 to feed my bargain DLP - and I couldn't be happier.
RCA to come out with a 7 inch deep DLP made to hang on the wall
Bought myself a panasonic dlp 50 inch.. awesome!
I'm with dja except I chose a 61" JVC D-ILA/LCOS. DV-50 & ISF calibration also contending.