Panasonic has been one of the major plasma manufacturers for years now, and many people swear by them. It’s not hard to see why, as they are consistently rated very high, bested only by Pioneer’s plasmas. For many people, Panasonic plasmas offer the best value, providing many of the features and performance of Pioneers, with more down-to-earth pricing.
This year’s Panasonic TH-50PZ800U is a 50-inch, 1080p plasma with a THX mode that offers set-and-forget performance and processing, essentially eliminating the need for calibration. The THX mode sets all the TV’s parameters such that they meet or exceed the requirements for certification from THX, including contrast and color accuracy. Getting your TV calibrated by an ISF professional can cost quite a bit, and while the THX mode isn’t perfect, it’s close enough that it does add quite a bit of value. This mode is essentially what separates the 800U from its lesser stablemate, the TH-50PZ85U, which can be found for a few hundred less.
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