Lifes GOOD(LG)

[pixelthis]

Just pulled the cord on a new LG 42" 1080p.
Nothing special about this set, but the pic is outstanding, especially with film material
(does 24p). So far so good. More info later.

[kexodusc]

Congrats on your new display. How big was its predecessor?

[Geoffcin]

Congrats on the new set! Remember to tweak the color. I've yet to see a set that had correct color right out of the box.

[audio amateur]

Can I ask why you bought another display, seeing as it's the same size as the one you already own?

[pixelthis]

Can I ask why you bought another display, seeing as it's the same size as the one you already own?

One word..picture.
I FELL IN LOVE with LG sets when I saw a 52", but it was too expensive.
When my guy reopened his store in a new location I went by, and he had this one,
and a 55" for 1800 BUCKS. 42" is about right for my room, and this would be a good interim
set until things sort themselves out, and it was pretty cheap.
Not as cheap as the 42" WALMART has for black fri, 400 bucks(good luck on that one),
but LG is a bit higher line piece of gear.
BASICALLY I like the way they do their picture, and the set is set up pretty nicely,
with a picture calibration app that is pretty good for pic adjustment on the fly.
Also 24p, USB, a lot of zoom options that will allow any pic to fit.
Sometimes a move isnt revolutionary, more evolutionary. This set is an advance over what I had, and will allow me to see if I want to make an investment of a more substantial
nature in the brand.
Its not LED, 120 hz, etc, but who cares? THE PICTURE IS AWESOME.
Not too much of an advance over Vizio, but just enough to justify the price.
L.A Confidential really looked great on BLU at 24p, but the biggest surprize was a cheap TV series on
TNT called the Closer. I thought this one was shot in HD VIDEO, maybe it is,
but on this set it looked like film, very nice. And color is accurate and not over-saturated,
a nice change of pace. IT WAS watchable outta the box, but after running the little picture
app it was really amazing.
A nice set to watch for a year or so, see if it holds out as a good buy. The guy I bought
it from services what he sells, so I AM NOT WORRIED.
And the folks love their new Vizio, which is really a nice set.
Not much in this one, and have a higher line set, can't go wrong, really.
Will post a review after a few weeks.

[Smokey]

I am guessing the model you bought is 42LD450. That LG model use IPS panel which is known for accurate color and good viewing angle. Too bad LG LCD don't have analog audio output or I would consider them too.

[TheHills44060]

Too bad LG LCD don't have analog audio output or I would consider them too.

That gravely concerned me too when researching flat panel televisions because I don't use a AV receiver/processor and don't use HDMI sources at all. Well I ended up getting digital cable that hooks up to the tv via HDMI. Good thing is that the dig cable box has an optical audio out that I connect to my DAC. So I have the choice of listening to the tv speakers or I can turn on my stereo and listen to the tv that way. Works out really well.

...and pixel I went plasma lol!

[Smokey]

That gravely concerned me too when researching flat panel televisions because I don't use a AV receiver/processor and don't use HDMI sources at all. Well I ended up getting digital cable that hooks up to the tv via HDMI. Good thing is that the dig cable box has an optical audio out that I connect to my DAC. So I have the choice of listening to the tv speakers or I can turn on my stereo and listen to the tv that way. Works out really well.

Thanks Hills for the info.

I had one question. What about when feeding TV analog audio from DVD player or VCR. Does TV's digital output carry audio [in digital] from those sources also?

[pixelthis]

I am guessing the model you bought is 42LD450. That LG model use IPS panel which is known for accurate color and good viewing angle. Too bad LG LCD don't have analog audio output or I would consider them too.

You hit it on the head. IT also has a picture app, you jump through hoops and you get a great picture. It has the ISF label. Now , its not an true ISF most likely, but it looks
really nice, and a window opens with all of your pic and aspect info. Nice.
AND there is an analog out, on the left side. Its the headphone jack. You can get an adapter
at the shack, sounds just as good as any other audio out.
Is a "name" worth a little more? If its a good product. AND all of the things that go with
a higher line set are here. Refinement of the entire package. So far so good, anyway.
I still recommend Vizio to those on a budget, but with these side by side its no contest, really.
Another thing, not all but several remote codes match, and it has auto on and off sense,
so I dont need a on and off switch,. MORE zoom modes than you can shake a stick at, also. And it handshakes a lot better with my Integra. All the set I need right now, really.
Another thing, might be my imagination, but the sound from my system seems a bit
better, don't know if its got something to do with this new sets handshake or not, most likely my imagination.

[Luvin Da Blues]

........AND there is an analog out, on the left side. Its the headphone jack. .................................................. .................................................. ................................Another thing, might be my imagination, but the sound from my system seems a bit better, don't know if its got something to do with this new sets handshake or not, most likely my imagination.

Could be the gain from the headphone jack. I'm assuming that you need to set the level with the TV's volume control?

[TheHills44060]

That's a great question Smokey. Right now I have the analog audio out from the VCR and DVD going to my preamp, not the tv. Since I would normally wouldn't want to hear those sources through the tv speakers it is fine for me.

At this time I don't have a cable long enough to reach from the tv optical out to the DAC. Tomorrow after work I'll move the DAC over so its closer to the tv and verify that it reads the opt.out signal fine when the tv is fed an analog L/R stereo source. I don't see why it wouldn't work but I will check to be sure.

[BadAssJazz]

Congratz on the new flatscreen. LG came up favorably, as did Samsung, back when I was researching my last TV purchase. It's always bodes well when a company is able to improve on performance and acclaim with each new product it releases into the market. It's the sort of thing that drives competition without necessarily impacting the consumer in the wallet. And with prices finally falling out of the stratosphere for most quality TV's, irrespective of brand, we all reap the benefits. Enjoy!

[pixelthis]

Congratz on the new flatscreen. LG came up favorably, as did Samsung, back when I was researching my last TV purchase. It's always bodes well when a company is able to improve on performance and acclaim with each new product it releases into the market. It's the sort of thing that drives competition without necessarily impacting the consumer in the wallet. And with prices finally falling out of the stratosphere for most quality TV's, irrespective of brand, we all reap the benefits. Enjoy!

Thanks.
So far so good...

[jpl]

Wasn't LG formally know as "Goldstar"? Just asking......

[pixelthis]

Wasn't LG formally know as "Goldstar"? Just asking......

What I HEARD. And a reason for some hesitation. But then I realized that my aunts Goldstar
VCR lasted forever, almost. WHATEVER their past history, they now make a darn fine
monitor, see below for a two week walk around, basic impressions, basically.

[pixelthis]

So I have had my LG 42" 1080p 60hz for a few weeks, so what is the deal?
I luv luv luv LUV it, is all.
The picture is the best I have seen on a set, really quite amazing.
ODDLY, the most I was impressed was during bad weather, some weather
prima dona had a webcam shot for a background, some city. It looked like
a photograph, one of those jaw dropping moments.
The set has an ISF based picture "wizard", now it won't be "ISF" adjusted if you follow the wizard, but the results will be silly good, anyway. YOU can save one scheme in "expert1"
and another in "expert 2". There is also a one touch button that cycles through "cinema",
"sports", and "game". Worthless, basically. Theres a "simple" manual" with a two button push, and the menu system has a Windows 7 "areo" look, and is very fast. Zoom is
not an afterthought, you can fit material easily with several adjustments. Nice.
And the picture? GREAT. Red has always been a problem for video, either over boosted
or dull. THE RED ON THIS SET is exelent, which leads to great browns and flesh tones.
And subtle lighting differences are easily discernable. SD is the best I have seen,
and even more amazing differences in light and shadow in SD are also easily detected.
Really looks good. At the other end of the spectrum, BLU is simply incredible ,
weather 24p movie material or 60hz video.
Not everybody will like the type picture that this set produces, but bad red hues has spoiled many a set for me, this is the best I HAVE SEEN, everything looks like a
moving photograph. And response time is fast, no fast action breakup, so far.
This is a sophisticated set intended for serious viewing . It was going to be an interim
watcher until things straightened out, but it might just be a keeper.
NOW if it is just as reliable as it is a good performer.