Toshiba will be a good buy, but make sure to check if there is any backlight leakage commonly occur with Toshiba large lcd tv. As for sharp, heard that this model not using Sharp panel but Taiwan panel instead, i own a 32" version and the PQ is quite ok. Samsung no comment but LG QC just so so. Make sure to check warranty period also, the longet, the better. I decide to go for Sharp instead of Toshiba mainly due to the 3 years warranty.

Sony is too expensive le... V32" cost at least RM1000 more than both Toshiba 32wl68 and Sharp 32BX. And even the V40" is more expensive than the Toshiba 42". But i think the most rediculos is the Philips 9XXX series. The 32" 9531 cost RM6500 last 2 months when i checked it in Best Denki

Ya i come across that thread in AVS as well. As i remember the banding problem is due to the newly set up factory has a problem with the roller or something that created this banding issue. After they found out the cause they took some actions including replacing the roller and recall some of the batches that has this problem. I am not sure those selling in Malaysia got this problem or not since its a different model.

My Sharp 32BX thought have some minor Backlight leakage on the left side of the panel in dark scene and can only be seen if i push up the brightness of the tv. I think Sony X- series that has the Mura effects is worst because Sony is ignoring all the complaints and claim that its normal and would not exchange any of the set, unless the dealer willing to. But again those problematic X-series are make in Maxico, and i dont think those selling here are make in Maxico, so the X-series here may be safe. But too bad my pocket is not deep enough to afford one. May be wait for this month Big Sweep and see if i got lucky.

Lots of ppl have bad impression with Sharp 32BX due to its taiwanese panel. But after 3 months of intensive testing and calibrating, i am happy to say that its actually not bad depends on its source. The factory setting will have certain amount of red push so u may want to fine tune it in the advance setting. I tried with 1080P WMV, D9,D5, all kinds of media files and normal tv broadcast, here is what i think:

1) 1080P WMV- Superb! At least to my eye. But 1080P is too new for me so i really dont know how good it can be. The Magic Of Flight_1080.wmv downloded from Microsoft is simply awesome and there is no grain what so ever when u stare at the bright blue sky. And the smoke trail of the plane do not exibite any color patch as well.

2) D9- D9 looks fanstastic even without any upscale, with ffdshow, it is even better.

3) D5- Depends on the quality of the encoding, some "ahem" can look very grainy. But if its a re-code from D9, then i really cant tell the difference between the 2.

4) Media files- RMVB looks ok after upscale with ffdshow, but some times its may looks a bit too patchy and the grey scale is less than adequate, but this is the nature of RMVB and its more obvious when play on LCD. High bitrate AVI and other format looks good too.

5) Tv broadcast- This is the only thing that i am not sure. I got very bad picture quality on all channel except Channel 8 and TV3. I dont know if its because of my signal coming out from the wall antenna socket is bad, or its just the tv problem. Too bad i dont have a CRT with me, but i do know that LCD suffer from PQ when playing back analoge tv broadcast, but i just dont know how bad it could be.

Overall, i think Sharp 32BX6 is a good buy. Off course it cant compite with other hi-end model like Sharp GA/G7 series, Sony V/X series, and Samsung M/F series. But for those model within the same price range, its 1 of the best.

And i dont understand why Sharp keep using back the same "Violin" demo disc, that demo is just yellow yellow and full of yellow color. I bet 10 ppl who stand in front of Sharp will not give it a second look when they saw the demo nest to a Sony/Samsung. Just my 2 cents.

As i said u cant compare it to the higher end model, but i think its better than LG which for me is too bright and grainy. As for ffdshow, i put YV12 instead of all support, and i use media player classic for playing back. If u are using MPC also, try un-check the rmvb from MPC internal filetr so that ffdshow can load. Try that and let me know if it works.

So yours is 32" or 37" and how much u get it for?

Ya agree with the LG, but Philips seems ok even if they use the same panel. And hi-end Philips use Sharp panel though, but their image processor is superior to both LG and Sharp, just the price is scary

LG has problem with its overly brightness, and the backlight is none adjustable. I would suggest u to change to something else if possible, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, Toshiba and Philips. And if u can afford ( I think u do ), get their higher end model.

If possible try change to other brand, LG QC really got problem.

15 feets? Wau your house must be damn big! For that distance u need at least 42", or 47" if u are greedy.

Mind PM me which shop too?

the reason i didnt choose srt for my last purchase is that:

1) Crt connection with PC, which is kind of hassle and most CRT didnt come with HDMI, DVI or even VGA.

2) Reflection compare to LCD, same problem with plasma.

3) Huge! Can not be wall mount.

4) Flickering issue which cause eye strain.

Although there are some advantage on CRt compare to plasma and LCD, unless i can find a good CRT with either HDMI, DVI or VGA. Otherwise i will stay away from CRT. Slimfit from Samsung do came with the above connection, but the PQ is so so.

The cheapest for "Branded" LCD will be LG and Toshiba in overall, excepy some china brand. But Toshiba get my vote for beig more realible and better PQ. But its your decision

With the price of the 32BX6 u can get the Toshiba 37WL66E i think. That would be a good choice. But if 32 is your max, then go for the Sharp.

Try harder u may find one.

Why do u heard that from, or u actually owned one. Samsung is still far from the best my friend.

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Added on April 27, 2007, 5:16 pmIf u want to get LG, get the 40', as the 37' do not have the backlite control, as your eye will be strained watching it. U can ask edifier about it.


This post has been edited by tong1774: Apr 27 2007, 05:16 PM