Advice on 32" Full HD or HD Ready Television & best 2 channel powered speakers for television use

[Gollum]

Re: Advice on 32" Full HD or HD Ready Television & DTH provider[HD connection]

Putting television buying decision pending for sometime.
Till then can some of you please throw some light on DTH Providers with better PQ Quality, economical & maximum HD channels

Channels viewed will be as follows
All regional Marathi Channels[Reliance DTH misses many],

Popular New channels Hindi & English,

All Informative channels like Discovery, NGC, Fox life, etc. in HD or FHD

All Sports channels especially for Cricket & kabbadi viewing only in HD or FHD.

Kids package [mainly CN, Discovery kids, Nick,] any other informative channels for kids

All English Movies. HD would not hurt as well.

Hindi Movie channels which broadcast old classics

& Music channels


Ready to spend 4k to 4.5k annually

Requirements:
1.Outage should be bare minimum during rains.
2. Non obstructive & transparent logo. My Reliance DTH sucks at this, has left its mark on my CRT tv when on blue background.
3. Best possible Picture Quality & audio quality in SD as well as HD channels.
4. User friendly UI & universal remote if possible. My old man should not bother me for it.

Just checked Tata Sky & their metro pack may suit me @4180 [not sure if tax is inclusive] but its missing all Ten Sports & Neo channels.

Airtel(hindi+HD Great Quality+Translucent logo) and Tatasky(english + almost invisible logo) for VFM with quality
D2H(VFM wrt quantity of channels + ) - Bad Quality HD and SD Slightly opaque logo
DishTV(quality+Best HD Quality Expensive + Slightly opaque logo)

 

[sandynator]

Re: Advice on 32" Full HD or HD Ready Television & best 2 channel powered speakers for television us

Thanks a ton bro.
Just rechecked the tata sky Metro pack again & it has just CN for kids in that pack

Crap! I need to pay extra for HD access fees missed that fine prints...

 

[Gollum]

Re: Advice on 32" Full HD or HD Ready Television & best 2 channel powered speakers for television us

Thanks a ton bro.
Just rechecked the tata sky Metro pack again & it has just CN for kids in that pack

How old are you?
I liked CN was I was a kid now, its just sh.t
chota bheem and other bs cartoons make is the least watched channel.
I do like watching DisneyXD as it shows spiderman

 

[sandynator]

Re: Advice on 32" Full HD or HD Ready Television & best 2 channel powered speakers for television us

Actually I left watching television 5-6 years back. These cartoon channels are for my 4 yrs old nephew.

 

[$hadow]

Re: Advice on 32" Full HD or HD Ready Television & best 2 channel powered speakers for television us

Actually I left watching television 5-6 years back. These cartoon channels are for my 4 yrs old nephew.

Oh I still watch cartoons but sadly I am not 4 anymore

 

[whitestar_999]

Re: Advice on 32" Full HD or HD Ready Television & best 2 channel powered speakers for television us

*videoconworld.com/liquid-luminous/
If there is any NEXT store in your city check these out,looks promising considering philips led tv panels were manufactured by videocon.

 

[sandynator]

Re: Advice on 32" Full HD or HD Ready Television & best 2 channel powered speakers for television us

Yes, yesterday's times had first full page ad. Of it.

Not sure how its actually but would definitely check out.
Thanks.

 

[Stormbringer]

Re: Advice on 32" Full HD or HD Ready Television & best 2 channel powered speakers for television us

Few observations from me-
Tata Sky UI is user friendly and your parents wont have problem getting used it.Remote layout is pretty straightforward. Modifying channel packages is very easy via their website.

Videocon UI sucks big time IMO.Remote feels like a chinese toy Disruptions while raining is less compared to Tata Sky.Also no need get a costlier setup box for recording.One just needs to get the recording feature activated by calling CC and then connect a pendrive or external hard disk to the setup box.

 

[sandynator]

Re: Advice on 32" Full HD or HD Ready Television & best 2 channel powered speakers for television us

As per what I have gone through internet found out that Dish TV has better channels packages & Picture Quality too. Second best is Airtel & third is Tata sky[lacks neo sports pack]. Dish & Airtel are better in channel additions. Airtel & Tata Sky use similar software so very much identical in UI part.

Now just want to know which DTH is better at showcasing Latest English[uncensored] & Hindi movies? Can we record it & watch later on?

Thanks in advance.

 

[whitestar_999]

Re: Advice on 32" Full HD or HD Ready Television & best 2 channel powered speakers for television us

Forget "uncensored" as far as tv viewing is concerned in India.even common curse words will be muted in english movies & tv shows.

 

[sandynator]

Re: Advice on 32" Full HD or HD Ready Television & best 2 channel powered speakers for television us

Guys,
How is infibeam.com for buying televisions??

Getting good price for Panasonic 32 inch Full HD model.

Panasonic TH-32C460DX Full HD TV Price: Buy Panasonic TH-32C460DX Full HD TV Online in India - Infibeam.com

After discount getting it for 22000 INR.

Your opinion guys, please...

Not getting this model online anywhere else

 

[Minion]

Re: Advice on 32" Full HD or HD Ready Television & best 2 channel powered speakers for television us

Panasonic PQ always seems dull to me.Don't get Panasonic either get from Sony or Philips.
Philips 32PFL5039/V7 81 cm (32) HD Ready LED Television - Buy Online @ Snapdeal.com
Sony KLV-32R412B LED TV Price: Buy Sony KLV-32R412B LED TV Online in India - Infibeam.com

 

[Stormbringer]

Re: Advice on 32" Full HD or HD Ready Television & best 2 channel powered speakers for television us

We have a Panasonic 32 inch E6 series TV.Its around 1.5 years old.I am happy with the PQ. Make sure the Panasonic model has a headphone jack port. Also keep in mind the Panasonic ASS is average.

 

[sandynator]

Re: Advice on 32" Full HD or HD Ready Television & best 2 channel powered speakers for television us

Panasonic PQ always seems dull to me.Don't get Panasonic either get from Sony or Philips.
Philips 32PFL5039/V7 81 cm (32) HD Ready LED Television - Buy Online @ Snapdeal.com
Sony KLV-32R412B LED TV Price: Buy Sony KLV-32R412B LED TV Online in India - Infibeam.com

To some extent even I did like philips HD ready model 3700 series which is very old when compared to panasonic HD ready 32C401D/32C410D for viewing my HD content through USB.

The above Philips 32PFL5039 was not available offline in Mumbai when I searched for it 1 month back & its old model. Philips have introduced 5-6 models [but no 32 incher Full HD one] in last month so better to invest in that if I've to choose Philips & I think the pricing of new Philips models would be on higher side initially.
Its better to get Philips with 3 yrs warranty offline spending 2k more.

Sony is out of question for its not so VFM for my needs, I would be better off getting Sharp or philips 39/40 inch around 30k but its overkill for my purpose & room or the mentioned Panasonic 32 inch Full HD under 25k with 2 yrs warranty after getting an Demo in store.

Pricing of Panasonic TH-32C460DX 32 inch Full HD is pretty luring at the moment considering the features but will check it in local shops & then take my call. Moreover I think its in top tier brands.

TH-32C460DX LED LCD TV - Panasonic India

I know 32 inch Full HD may not make sense but I feel it would be better investment considering for next 5-7 years for small room.

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We have a Panasonic 32 inch E6 series TV.Its around 1.5 years old.I am happy with the PQ. Make sure the Panasonic model has a headphone jack port. Also keep in mind the Panasonic ASS is average.

Yes the model which I'm eying for has Headphone out as per spec sheet from Panasonic India

 

[Stormbringer]

Re: Advice on 32" Full HD or HD Ready Television & best 2 channel powered speakers for television us

Lower end Models of Sony are not manufactured by Sony themselves but licensed to some Chinese manufacturers.Also [MENTION=82407]sandynator[/MENTION] if you are going to wall mount the TV keep an eye on the position of ports.The more on the side, the better.Little things like this gets missed.

 

[HE-MAN]

Re: Advice on 32" Full HD or HD Ready Television & best 2 channel powered speakers for television us

guys need 3d led tv 32inch 120hz minimum and not too expensive

 

[Minion]

Re: Advice on 32" Full HD or HD Ready Television & best 2 channel powered speakers for television us

^Your budget?

 

[sandynator]

Re: Advice on 32" Full HD or HD Ready Television & best 2 channel powered speakers for television us

Shortlisted 3-4 models in televisions & will get it before Diwali, hopefully in Navratri festival.

TV will be bought from Paytm. Is it reliable?

Need to know about the DTH connection.
Inclined towards Airtel but before getting it want to know which offers best Picture Quality & Audio Quality among Airtel, Tata Sky & Dish TV

Any cheaper DVD/blue ray player/ Media player with better up-scaling which supports all Video as well as Audio formats through USB? Radio FM/AM will be better as my mom loves listening to it.

 

[Gollum]

Re: Advice on 32" Full HD or HD Ready Television & best 2 channel powered speakers for television us

Shortlisted 3-4 models in televisions & will get it before Diwali, hopefully in Navratri festival.

TV will be bought from Paytm. Is it reliable?

Need to know about the DTH connection.
Inclined towards Airtel but before getting it want to know which offers best Picture Quality & Audio Quality among Airtel, Tata Sky & Dish TV

Any cheaper DVD/blue ray player/ Media player with better up-scaling which supports all Video as well as Audio formats through USB? Radio FM/AM will be better as my mom loves listening to it.

get airtel only if you don't watch english channels and like hindi only
get TataSky for english.

 

[sandynator]

Re: Advice on 32" Full HD or HD Ready Television & best 2 channel powered speakers for television us

Thanks.
Whenever I do get a chance to watch TV I prefer English movie channels only, music, new channels & infotainment/lifestyle while my parents will watch news & regional channels. So I guess Airtel will suffice our needs & it seems better for channel package compared to my current Reliance Digital Tv.

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Thanks.
Whenever I do get a chance to watch TV I prefer English movie channels only, music, new channels & infotainment/lifestyle while my parents will watch news & regional channels. So I guess Airtel will suffice our needs & it seems better for channel package compared to my current Reliance Digital Tv.