Panasonic PT-53WX52 53 in. TV
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- Aspect Ratio: 16:9 14:9
- Weight: 183 lb.
- Screen Size: 53 inch
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This HDTV Capable Should Be On Your List
Pros
Value, "Small Footprint" Picture and Sound Quality
Cons
No DVI or VGA Input
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
I highly recommend the PT53WX-52. It is based on reliable technology. A good value and quality picture. I have not had a bit of regret since receiving this television.
I purchased this television 8 months ago and have been very pleased since. We spent four months looking at all of the main brands, comparing features, picture quality and costs. I cannot say anything against the Pioneer, Toshiba, Mitsu or Hitachi. Only that they were beyond what we were looking to spend for a 51" or larger set. It wasn't until late that we considered the Panasonic. I was attracted to the fact that I could bring it home for almost $600 less than the Pioneer or Hitachi of a similar size. The picture quality was similar to the competitors. While the design of the "Footprint" of the television smaller than the screen, takes less floorspace and detracts less from the picture.
We ordered and unit and had it delivered to the front door for $1656.00. It took about a month to become familiar with the controls and to finally get the colors set correctly. (It would take a similar amount of time on any brand's set.)
The television is connected to an off-air antenna, satellite, DVD and off-air Panasonic Digital TV Tuner. (NO CABLE!)
The picture quality is better than what was demonstrated at the showrooms. Standard Off-Air TV is really quite good, satellite and DVD even better, and Digital High Definition is theatrical quality. (Not all digital broadcasts are High Def though.) At this time, only our local NBC affiliate has HDTV, but Law and Order and Jay Leno do look good. For standard definition, Panasonic has a good scheme of justifying the 4:3 image to fit the wide screen and making it look natural.
Audio is good, with a 15 watt, four speaker system. I have no desire to spend to improve it.
In summary: This Panasonic has exceeded my expectations. Yes, you can get a better picture on a $4000 DLP or $10,000 Plasma. I'm personally not sold on all of the new technology being touted to put a better image on a screen. CRT technology has been around since the 1930's with improvements ever since. Until the newer principles have sorted themselves out and the costs come down, CRT's won't soon go the way of the dinosaur. I am interested in the PT53WX-52's next version, the PT53WX-53, which has DVI, 30 watt audio and a new CRT scheme.
Remember too, the sales staff may not "push" the Panasonic as hard as the Hitachi or Mitsubishi, but these brands reward sales of their models to the store for promotions and incentives. I have a problem with how well the televisions are calibrated at the showrooms, making comparison viewing very difficult. So if your collar is blue, this Panasonic may be for you.
We ordered and unit and had it delivered to the front door for $1656.00. It took about a month to become familiar with the controls and to finally get the colors set correctly. (It would take a similar amount of time on any brand's set.)
The television is connected to an off-air antenna, satellite, DVD and off-air Panasonic Digital TV Tuner. (NO CABLE!)
The picture quality is better than what was demonstrated at the showrooms. Standard Off-Air TV is really quite good, satellite and DVD even better, and Digital High Definition is theatrical quality. (Not all digital broadcasts are High Def though.) At this time, only our local NBC affiliate has HDTV, but Law and Order and Jay Leno do look good. For standard definition, Panasonic has a good scheme of justifying the 4:3 image to fit the wide screen and making it look natural.
Audio is good, with a 15 watt, four speaker system. I have no desire to spend to improve it.
In summary: This Panasonic has exceeded my expectations. Yes, you can get a better picture on a $4000 DLP or $10,000 Plasma. I'm personally not sold on all of the new technology being touted to put a better image on a screen. CRT technology has been around since the 1930's with improvements ever since. Until the newer principles have sorted themselves out and the costs come down, CRT's won't soon go the way of the dinosaur. I am interested in the PT53WX-52's next version, the PT53WX-53, which has DVI, 30 watt audio and a new CRT scheme.
Remember too, the sales staff may not "push" the Panasonic as hard as the Hitachi or Mitsubishi, but these brands reward sales of their models to the store for promotions and incentives. I have a problem with how well the televisions are calibrated at the showrooms, making comparison viewing very difficult. So if your collar is blue, this Panasonic may be for you.
