Plasma and LCD Television Buying Guide

Plasma and LCD televisions. These are both the centerpieces of any serious home theatre, and the most crucial component when creating a true home cinema experience.

On the surface, these massive Plasma and LCD displays look very similar. In reality the differences in the way each technology displays the picture, and in the end the final result you view, are significantly different.

Making a choice between a high end plasma television, an LCD, a rear projection television, or even projector involves assessing the differences and deciding what is right for you. The prices for top quality and cutting edge televisions are dropping fast, but with a high end (and sometimes extremely pricey) item that you will have in your home for years, you need to know you're getting the best deal.

You need to consider:

• Which television will best match your home cinema?
• Will an LCD or Plasma display the best picture quality?
• What differences between a cheaper model and an expensive model are important?
• Viewing angle and television positioning.

To assist in making your decision on these powerful TVs, see the advantages of Plasma televisions over LCD TVs, and where LCD TVs have the advantage over Plasma TVs. Finally, see our conclusions after comparing the two, about which type of home cinema television will be best for you.