Pioneer is acknowledged as the best in the industry. If your budget will allow, go for it. My budget would not allow me to go the pioneer route, so I opted for Panasonic and I am very satisfied - great picture. I agree that plasma offers the best picture, but make sure you are very familiar with plasma shortfalls (i.e.: potential after image retention, life expectancy). Proper setup and operating procedures will prolong the life expectancy of you plasma (READ the manual -all of it. Then go online and do a little research).
Note: a great TV needs a great DVD player and a great HDMI cable. The savings you may incur buying Panasonic over Pioneer could leave you more cha-ching for supplemental toys!
Enjoy.
Ben
Note: a great TV needs a great DVD player and a great HDMI cable. The savings you may incur buying Panasonic over Pioneer could leave you more cha-ching for supplemental toys!
Enjoy.
Ben