If there is one concern that any film buff has as he constructs his home theater, it's enjoying cult classics and iconic films like 2001: Space Odyssey and Lawrence in Arabia in the glorious high-definition they were intended to be viewed in. Although the sound system that accompanies each screening matters greatly, it cannot make up for muddy black levels or underwhelming quality. Choosing the right HDTV is of the utmost importance for completing that glory trifecta of audio, visual, and home theater furniture to enjoy the best media experience possible.

Although many individuals will place themselves solely in the LCD or Plasma camp of HDTV preference, the experts of Premiere Home Theater are breaking down the pros and cons of both LCD and Plasma TV technology:

LCD Television

Short for liquid crystal display, LCD TVs create a vivid range of hues by shooting electric currents through sheets of liquid crystal solution, thus blocking or allowing light to pass. LCD is the most popular television technology on the market, currently.

Pros:

• Available in many sizes, especially below 40”
• Not susceptible to screen burn-in
• Generally brighter
• Light-weight television unit

Cons:

• More expensive than other televisions
• Black levels are limited
• Viewing angles are limited

Plasma Television 

Plasma technology works by running an electric current through phosphors (or ionized gas) to create the image on the screen via light photons.

Pros:

• Much cheaper than similar quality LCDs of the same size
• Excellent viewing angles
• Superior black levels

Cons:

• Heavier television units than LCDs
• Not as energy-efficient as LCDs
• Very rarely made below 40"
• Screen can experience burn-in

Decide whether an LCD or Plasma TV is the right fit for your needs and give Premiere Home Theater a call. The home theater installation experts patiently listen to each client’s specifications, budget, and requirements to put together the best audiovisual equipment on the market that will maximize an individual’s media experience. Enjoy the finest films exactly as they ought to be viewed with the professional help of Premiere Home Theater.