Best 5 HDTVs

Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-P46S1 Excellent Value

I really rate this 4.5 stars, but for under $ 1K, it is worth 5 stars. I have a Sony rear projection TV KDS55A2000. I think the colors are a bit better in the Sony, but blacks, shadow detail, contrast is better on the Panasonic. The Panasonic is also less than half what it cost Sony three years ago. And much easier to move, because it is a flat screen and not too heavy (or energy) than previous plasmas. Very occasionally, I note the tendency of a little green, but not enough not to disturb me. I think this can be corrected with calibration. The audio is adequate for a TV (comparable to Sony).If you want a high quality sound, then you must use a receiver and external speakers. Advertising is powerful and I wish there was an adjustment to compensate for that. S1 Series does not in general the picture quality is excellent. Even decent.Upconverted SD DVD is very good. Television is a great value. I saw the X1 720p, but you can see a difference in brightness and PQ in the store. I Tinker with the settings so that I and my wife and I agreed that the S1 was much better and worth of dollars. Of course, it may not be at home.Plasmas are not as good in the stores "to the bright fluorescent light, next to the LCD screen too bright, but believe me they are better at home than any LCD. The G-10 seems to offer real benefits and THX and THX certification, and some online features. THX is too dark, without calibration. For a smooth 24 frames per second playback (without blinking), you must go to the V10, which is considerably more expensive. All have the same group, and most people will be very pleased with the S1. Of course, the V10 is better, but if money is a concern, go with the S1. You will not find a better price for the TV.