Flatpanel Tvs Guide

Pioneer has two different categories of 50″ plasma televisions, the PDP models and the Elite PRO models, with the Elite PRO models being more up market. The models that fall into the Pioneer 50″ model class are the following:

- PDP-4340HD
- PDP-5040HD
- PDP-433CMX
- PDP-503CMX
- Elite PRO-910HD
- Elite PRO-1110HD

The models with the HD (High Definition) abbreviation on the end are your consumer models that come with all the bells and whistles. The models with the CMX abbreviation are your professional broadcasting models which are made for use as just computer and display devices, they don’t come with speakers, the outboard media receiver and many other special features.

Aesthetics

The picture quality and sharpness of the plasma screen is the same in both the PDP and Elite PRO models from pioneer. The main differences in the aesthetic features, is the make up of the plasma TV around the screen. The features on the PDP models is a black 2-inch border with silver non-flush 2 way speakers, which do not align with the height of the plasma (i.e. the speaker are not the same height as the plasma). The features on the Elite PRO model are of better quality with a brushed silver border with black flush 3 way speaker which align with the height of the plasma.

Speakers

Both the PDP and Elite PRO models come with side mounting speakers, however they are not created the same. The PDP model speakers come as 2 way speakers with a tweeter and a mid/woofer driver. The Elite pro model speakers come as 3 way speakers with a tweeter, mid driver and woofer driver separate. The speakers are also of better quality and will produce a much better sound.

Other features and Comparisons

In terms of the PDP models verse the Elite Pro models, the Elite PRO models come with the following extra features:

- Pure Vision Color Management: This allows users to customize the colors of their plasma with more advanced features than the PDP models, giving better control of the quality of picture the Elite PRO models can produce.

- Pure Color Filter: The Elite PRO models come with a conditioning filter on the exterior of the plasma screen which eliminates glare and produces better sharpness than the PDP models do.

- Gold Terminals: The Elite PRO models come with gold terminals on the back of the plasma as opposed to the standard terminals on the PDP models. This means that the quality of signal going in and out of the Elite PRO models will be better than the PDP models.

- Warranty: Basically The PDP models come with the standard 1 year parts and labor warranty (however sometime come with a special 2 year warranty), where the Elite PRO models come with an extended 2 years parts and labor warranty.

These are the basic features and comparisons of the Pioneer 50″ plasma models. Both the PDP and Elite PRO models are among the highest and prestige quality of plasma TVs on the market. What ever type of 50″ Pioneer plasma you choose, you know you will be getting a high quality plasma that stands above many competitor plasmas out there.

To find out more about Pioneer plasma televisions and 50” plasma television visit our website http://www.plasmatvarena.com/ OR our articles page

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The Panasonic TH-42PX50U is a 42″ plasma TV and one of Panasonics newest additions to its plasma range. The realism of a TV pictures has never been better with the technology of plasma TVs getting better and this plasma TV is one that is leading the way. It has a contrast ratio of 3000:1′ which means whites are whiter and blacks are blacker and a display of 8.58 billion colors, giving you better quality of viewing.

Aesthetics

Let’s start with the border of the screen. Around the outside of the plasma screen Panasonic have made the border color a sleek black, along with the excellent contrast ratio the black border enhances the picture quality making the picture more defined and legit. The plasma sits on a simple silver stand with the speakers of the plasma mounted at the bottom under the screen. This plasma is of a smooth elegant design that would go well in any room.

Picture Quality

Before we talk about how good the Panasonic TH-42PX50U’s picture quality is, there are a few settings that need to be changed before watching something on it. First off the contrast needs to be set a -10, the sharpness at -5, the brightness at +5 and the tint and colors at 0. These setting will give you a natural cinema like picture which really is the optimal setting for viewing. Now let’s talk about how good the picture quality is.

Mostly all plasma TVs of today have great bright and dark colors; however the ultimate test to see if a plasma TV has great picture quality is to how bright colors show up when there is a dark background in the background. To see how good the Panasonic TH-42PX50U performed we tested out The Matrix and Aerosmith live in concert DVDs. Both these DVDs contain lots of scenes where there is a dark or black background and blight sharp colors in the foreground. An average plasma would have trouble displaying these picture where by a glow on the screen would be visible around the edges of the bright objects. In the Panasonic’s TH-42PX50U case it has no trouble dealing with dark backgrounds and blight foregrounds, I was amazed at how well it performed - the picture was nice and crisp with a great natural look.

Sound Quality

The sound quality of this plasma was also very impressive. The 16 watt speakers mounted at the bottom drive out a clean full sound with no anomalies or static. You will find that even when you turn the volume right up the quality and cleanliness of the sound still remains the same. Adding more bass will give you a fuller sound and in contrast adding more treble will give you a crisper sound, again without taking away sound quality.

Overall this is a great plasma TV that not only has great picture and sound quality but great features too, like a tuner that gracefully degrades - meaning when a signal is weak or interfered with the tuner can still display the picture and not just drop out like some other plasmas do. This plasma also features a simple user friendly menu which is easy to navigate through and the ability to have 6 inputs connected to it.

Set backs

- Inputs only on the back, no inputs on front or side for easy access

- Does not support picture in picture display

- No computer input or camera card reader

Specs

- 31 inches tall
- About 42 inches wide
- 4 inches deep
- 76 lbs
- Stand 13 inches deep
- Power consumption listed at 399 watts

To find out more about Pioneer plasma televisions and 50” plasma television visit our website http://www.plasmatvarena.com/ OR our articles page

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