I'm building a man cave in the basement currently and I'm about half way done. I'm looking for a good TV for the basement preferably 46-55 inch led but I don't want to spend an arm and leg. Thanks
Samsung makes the LED screens for all the major players now for the past 2-3 years. We have a 60" SONY and it's been 100% trouble free for 4 years now. We also have a 36" Panasonic in the bedroom for about 8 years and the only thing that ever went wrong is a streak of dark diodes across the top. Resembles a shadow across the picture. It's not so bad, just a bummer because I bought it for the clear, sharp picture it has. I don't know what to tell you about price. Maybe walk through costco and see what they have. We've had a flat tube SONY for 12 years. I ended up giving it to the kids to play games on. It's just too good to throw away. Seems not that long ago tv's only lasted about 3 to 5 years, and the picture tube would go out. The picture tube was the cost of a new set.
The LG 47" LED or LCD TV's are great. I got one about a year ago for $500.00 bucks, added Samsung's "Smart" Blu-Ray player for another $220.00, a few new cables, and for well under a grand, it's as good or better than sets that cost thousands.
I can vouch for the LG brand. I have had my 42 inch LG 1080 120hz (model # <span>LG 42LK520 </span>) for 2+ years and no problems. The speakers are fine for a single bedroom. Includes enough options and input/outputs to keep this mild tech geek-gamer and film lover happy. .
What special characteristics do you need? SmartTV? 3D? WiFi? My suggestion is to browse mainly for samsung TVs, maybe LG too if you can get a good deal. Find the models that are at the inches you need and then look for the characteristics and their prices. Obviously get a Full HD one at those inches btw.