Possibility of getting just a display panel with no speakers?

L31mr0d · 02-02-2008 12:25PM #1

Ok I currently have a Hitachi 42" 1080i plasma, its good but i'm looking to sell it on and get a larger screen (46"-50") that supports full 1080p but space for a larger screen is an issue.

I use a 5.1 surround sound system so the speakers on the TV are wasted and that space could be used to display more screen real estate.

So i'm wondering is it possible to get plasma/LCD panels that don't have any speakers and have a thin bezel around the edges (much like an PC LCD monitor) or is it possible to get a panel that the speakers can be removed from the unit?

All advice and recommendations appreciated.

mathias · 02-02-2008 01:59PM

Pioneer do this , its a really class piece of work but very pricey,

http://www.pioneer.co.uk/uk/products/62/63/413/PDP-LX5080D/index.html

Note that speakers are optional , its one of the best of the best , and the price reflects that too.

ongarite · 02-02-2008 02:31PM

Beat me to it, was going to mention it also but its REALLY pricey but REALLY nice.

Edit: Its €3850 with speakers and stand.
http://www.allianceelectric.ie/products/tv/plasmalcd/pdp508xd.htm
So maybe closer to €3000 without both.

L31mr0d · 03-02-2008 01:29PM

been doing some reading around and the professional panasonic series seems to be highly reviewed. I do like Pio's but I don't think they are good value for money.

Here's the list of panasonic pro plasma panels (wow thats a tongue twister :rolleyes:)

http://catalog2.panasonic.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ModelList?storeId=11201&catalogId=13051&catGroupId=14624&surfModel=TH-50PF10UK

The 103" one looks just about within my budget :rolleyes:

dc69 · 04-02-2008 07:34PM

there american prices so expect to double any of these prices listed,oh the joys of living in ireland

trabpc · 04-02-2008 08:16PM

I am talking to a guy at "av toad" uk at the moment he can get me this amongst a few other items I am looking at buying from the uk
Its a Panasonic TH42PH10BK.

the price is 700 GBP about 931 euro at current rates . I believe its similar to the 42pv70 minus tuner and speakers but i have sky and a sound system.
Alot of guys at avForums think the quality far exceeds that of the pv70

jmal · 04-02-2008 08:38PM

Most commerical Plasma/LCD panels do not have speakers mounted around the screen.

One of these might be the NEC MULTEOS M46 A 46" LCD 1080p panel. Comes in about €3499. But maybe the Poineer, for a little extra might be worth the additional?

One thing to remember with most commericals panels is that they usually do not come as standard with a tuner. (Not needed if you are connecting the screen to a SKY Box etc.)

If 1080p is not a necessity then you could make a big saving with the a Panasonic 50" Commerical Plasma, Might be an option and comes in at a great price.

TH-50PH10BK/S 50" Plasma, 1366x768, About €2699... roughly? Plenty of other options available, but need to do a little digging to find other pricing.

trabpc · 04-02-2008 09:45PM

No digging required these guys will deliver to IRL (mind you I am looking at the 42" version, projector, Onkyo 605 and 108" screen)so maybe this is why they are willing to deliver.

http://www.avtoad.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=42&osCsid=f20124bfdb4324068469391fbed37fe0

1320 GBP *1.33 is about €1755

trabpc · 04-02-2008 09:57PM

I think pc world have same one

http://www.pcwb.ie/catalogue/item/PANPLS70

trabpc · 09-02-2008 01:59PM

Any help? I am buying this tv but i am trying to configue it for my set up.

I can add in HDMI boards but not with scart and HDMI together. So is it possible to connect in my Sony rdr hxd 750 to the Telly Via HDMI and connect my regulart Sky box via Scart to the Sony recorder. and also plug the ariel to the sony recorder.Therfore not requiring the Scart on the Plasma Display.

Model below I can get it for 700 pounds( I know there is no speakers orf tuner hence the Question)

http://www.panasonic.co.uk/plasma-displays/th-42ph10ek-es/index.htm

Possibility of getting just a display panel with no speakers?

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