# What has a better picture: LCD, LCOS, DLP? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [March 13, 2006, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-has-a-better-picture-lcd-lcos-dlp/9256 "2006-03-13T17:17:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Juan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a698b9/32.png) [@Juan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Juan)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2006, 5:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-has-a-better-picture-lcd-lcos-dlp/9256/1 "2006-03-13T17:17:30Z")
What do you think? I’m looking to buy a 42" - 50" widescreen HDTV. ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2006, 5:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-has-a-better-picture-lcd-lcos-dlp/9256/2 "2006-03-13T17:36:19Z")
Whatever has the highest contrast ratio. ---
**Author:** ![Maksim2000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/dec6dc/32.png) [@Maksim2000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Maksim2000)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2006, 6:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-has-a-better-picture-lcd-lcos-dlp/9256/3 "2006-03-13T18:11:15Z")
Expensive Plasma(ex. Fujitsu) -for TV/Movies LCOS- gaming/computers/etc DLP - rainbows ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2006, 6:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-has-a-better-picture-lcd-lcos-dlp/9256/4 "2006-03-13T18:26:07Z")
My bro is into this stuff and he says LCD FTW. As far as pros and cons goes: Plasma is not worth the money. ---
**Author:** ![Maksim2000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/dec6dc/32.png) [@Maksim2000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Maksim2000)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2006, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-has-a-better-picture-lcd-lcos-dlp/9256/5 "2006-03-13T18:40:04Z")
> [@AWDrifter](#): > > My bro is into this stuff and he says LCD FTW. > > As far as pros and cons goes: Plasma is not worth the money. LCD is more expensive, no ? And the contrat ratio is shit along with off-axis viewability. Although higher res in nice along wih lack of burn-in = great for gaming. ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2006, 7:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-has-a-better-picture-lcd-lcos-dlp/9256/6 "2006-03-13T19:10:41Z")
hti me up on aim… i have this conversation on a daily basis the short end of it is DLP\>\* Dlp has the fastest refresh rate, combined with the best contrast ratio, and no Screen door effect… LCOS has a fast refresh rate, poor contrast, and some Screen door effect LCD projection has a slow refresh rate, poorish contrast, and alot of SDE ---
**Author:** ![Rx3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rx3/32/7194_2.png) [@Rx3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Rx3)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2006, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-has-a-better-picture-lcd-lcos-dlp/9256/7 "2006-03-13T19:11:45Z")
+1 for DLP ---
**Author:** ![Maksim2000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/dec6dc/32.png) [@Maksim2000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Maksim2000)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2006, 7:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-has-a-better-picture-lcd-lcos-dlp/9256/8 "2006-03-13T19:13:38Z")
+1 for rainbows ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2006, 7:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-has-a-better-picture-lcd-lcos-dlp/9256/9 "2006-03-13T19:16:31Z")
> [@Maksim2000](#): > > +1 for rainbows +1 for misinformation if you can see rainbows in current gen DLP tv’s ill give u 100 bux the color wheel spins so fast now that it is physically impossible for anybody to see it if u keep reading reviews about rainbow effect your reading in places that didnt actually review the product, but the reviews of others ---
**Author:** ![Maksim2000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/dec6dc/32.png) [@Maksim2000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Maksim2000)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2006, 8:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-has-a-better-picture-lcd-lcos-dlp/9256/10 "2006-03-13T20:16:07Z")
> [@Viper966](#): > > +1 for misinformation > > if you can see rainbows in current gen DLP tv’s ill give u 100 bux And how are we going to judge that ? I don’t keep reading reviews - I keep shopping for DLP projectors. I can see the ~80hz oscilation and it annoys me. Haven’t seen the 6x -7x colorwheel projectors yet. Maybe they are better… ---
**Author:** ![87FOXGT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/8/ecd19e/32.png) [@87FOXGT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/87FOXGT)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2006, 8:18pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-has-a-better-picture-lcd-lcos-dlp/9256/11 "2006-03-13T20:18:05Z")
I love my sony sxrd just fine :gotme: I havent noticed a single thing wrong picture quality wise yet. ---
**Author:** ![Maksim2000](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/dec6dc/32.png) [@Maksim2000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Maksim2000)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2006, 8:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-has-a-better-picture-lcd-lcos-dlp/9256/12 "2006-03-13T20:26:16Z")
> [@87FOXGT](#): > > I love my sony sxrd just fine :gotme: I havent noticed a single thing wrong picture quality wise yet. Those are good, especially as TVs, clarity is really good. Projectors are not too bright, but in a prepeared room they are very good - $$$ though. ---
**Author:** ![87FOXGT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/8/ecd19e/32.png) [@87FOXGT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/87FOXGT)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2006, 8:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-has-a-better-picture-lcd-lcos-dlp/9256/13 "2006-03-13T20:35:00Z")
> [@Maksim2000](#): > > Those are good, especially as TVs, clarity is really good. Projectors are not too bright, but in a prepeared room they are very good - $$$ though. Yeah it is by far the best TV i have ever owned. Alot of coin yeah, but you get what you pay for. HDNet is just unreal on this screen, and xbox 360 rocks too. I have no complaints! But for those looking for a nice set for cheaper, DLP is a good way to go… ---
**Author:** ![87FOXGT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/8/ecd19e/32.png) [@87FOXGT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/87FOXGT)\ **Post date:** [March 13, 2006, 8:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-has-a-better-picture-lcd-lcos-dlp/9256/14 "2006-03-13T20:40:59Z")
Juan you should drop over sometime bro, once you see my HD i think youll be sold. They makr the SXRD in 50 inch as well. I have someone over every night cause they are hooked on my tv :lol: ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2006, 5:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-has-a-better-picture-lcd-lcos-dlp/9256/15 "2006-03-14T05:20:39Z")
Meh, whats going on brian??? I hope the 50in hitachi lcd that you sold me isnt garbage like you say. If I have to spend some more money for the better tv I will. ---
**Author:** ![Twizted](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/twizted/32/7206_2.png) [@Twizted](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Twizted)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2006, 5:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-has-a-better-picture-lcd-lcos-dlp/9256/16 "2006-03-14T05:29:59Z")
> [@87FOXGT](#): > > I love my sony sxrd just fine :gotme: I havent noticed a single thing wrong picture quality wise yet. :word: best bigger TV IMO ---
**Author:** ![amspimpwagon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/amspimpwagon/32/7339_2.png) [@amspimpwagon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/amspimpwagon)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2006, 5:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-has-a-better-picture-lcd-lcos-dlp/9256/17 "2006-03-14T05:41:24Z")
No to plasma… I would go with an LCD for my first choice. And most of the newest DLP’s have dual mirror, so there is no rainbow ish. ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2006, 5:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-has-a-better-picture-lcd-lcos-dlp/9256/18 "2006-03-14T05:51:20Z")
ok guys. This is the tv I purchased. What do you think??? Its still in the box so I can bring it back to get a better one. I just really love the way the tv itself looks being that its all black. Also brian, can you get me the 50in tv stand thats pictured with it??? [http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Hitachi-50-HDTV-50VF820-/sem/rpsm/oid/131140/catOid/-12870/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do](http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Hitachi-50-HDTV-50VF820-/sem/rpsm/oid/131140/catOid/-12870/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do) ---
**Author:** ![Juan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a698b9/32.png) [@Juan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Juan)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2006, 5:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-has-a-better-picture-lcd-lcos-dlp/9256/19 "2006-03-14T05:51:27Z")
> [@87FOXGT](#): > > Juan you should drop over sometime bro, once you see my HD i think youll be sold. They makr the SXRD in 50 inch as well. I have someone over every night cause they are hooked on my tv :lol: :word: I have to check it out ---
**Author:** ![chickenball\_z](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9f8e36/32.png) [@chickenball\_z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/chickenball_z)\ **Post date:** [March 14, 2006, 5:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-has-a-better-picture-lcd-lcos-dlp/9256/20 "2006-03-14T05:53:12Z")
yup DLP… best quality and cheapest out of the 3… hence best bang for the buck I thought I read somewhere most companies are getting out of plasma and into LCD…but that’s a huge maybe [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/what-has-a-better-picture-lcd-lcos-dlp/9256.md?page=2)