Does Toshiba make a good television?

EdDaMan · 06-09-01, 01:13 AM

I'm thinking about purchasing this one as a starter for my H-T system...hoping for an opinion or two.

Thanks in advance.

http://www.800.com/prod.asp?P=4104

Toshiba 32" Stereo Color Television 32A50

Main Features
FST Black SuperTube provides an award-winning picture with a flatter aspect and improved detail, contrast, and brightness.

ColorStream Component Video inputs provide the highest possible picture quality from DVD players. By separating the video signal into component elements, hanging dots and artifacts are eliminated, color purity is unparalleled, and remarkable contrast levels are attained.

3-Line Digital Comb Filter New digital separation technology, for color and edge detail, dramatically enhances picture resolution by eliminating blurred edges between colors and

RandyC · 06-09-01, 02:04 AM

I have always been impressed with the quality and performance of their value TVs.

John-In-VA · 06-09-01, 02:26 AM

I have the 27A50 and I'm very happy with it.

Nefarious · 06-09-01, 11:30 AM

I've got a 32" Toshiba and love it. Would love to have one of their widescreen HDTVs

EdDaMan · 06-10-01, 12:55 AM

Hmmm. Just realized I could get a 27" Wega for nearly the same price.

Oh boy...confusion sets in.

Thanks for the help.

Ripper · 06-10-01, 02:20 AM

http://www.proactiveelectronics.com/...cgi?id=TO32A50

Try here first if you really want to purchase the Tosh. Best prices on the net & certified Tosh reseller. For the saving over 800.com you can bump it up to a 36" set.

strangelove · 06-10-01, 02:33 AM

I've had a 27" Tosh for about 3yr and have been very happy with it. The only downside is the screen is a bit more curved than some other brands (don't know if they're still that way), but still looks great to me.

JaxComet · 06-10-01, 11:11 AM

I'm very happy with my Toshiba 55H70....

powaking · 06-12-01, 01:43 PM

I just purchased the 36A60. 2 tuner set. Haven't hooked it up yet since I'm still waiting for the amoire to be delivered. I also have a toshiba SD3109 DVD player and picked up a pair of Component cables from http://www.bettercables.com

I have seen this set at BJ's for $708. Might want to take a look at it.

travlr · 06-12-01, 05:33 PM

I just got a 36a60 as well. Best Buy had a good sale going on them. I got mine for $699. Strangely over the web the set was listed higher then in the store so you may want to take a look if you have a Best Buy near you. I also have a Toshiba dvd player hooked via component cables or as Toshiba calls it Colorstream. It took abit to tweak the picture for watching directv but imho DVD's look fantastic. I upgraded for and older 27inch Toshiba.

powaking · 06-13-01, 08:35 AM

travlr, which cables did you end up getting for your color stream? I have purchased the Silver Serpents from http://www.bettercables.com

I haven't hooked mine up yet (still working on the house) but from what I have read everyone claims by them (http://www.audioreview.com/reviews/cable/index_B.shtml)

I also picked up the Avia Home Theatre DVD to help tweak the TV settings. That'll be the first thing I do once I get everything connected.

nizzo · 06-13-01, 02:50 PM

Ive had a Toshiba 36A50 for 2 years now and love it. For the money, I dont think you can buy a better TV.

travlr · 06-13-01, 06:43 PM

powaking I just went with monsters mv2cv. I also spent some time in service mood playing. I only played with the height and width to do a bit of squeezing. Maybe I'll get brave and do the geometry.

06-09-01, 02:04 AM	#2
RandyC Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: shine on you crazy diamond Posts: 25,999	I have always been impressed with the quality and performance of their value TVs. __________________ Other is a Harsh Mistress.. "In my opinion, there's nothing in this world... Beats a 52 Vincent and a red headed girl." -R. Thompson

06-12-01, 05:33 PM	#10
travlr Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 406	I just got a 36a60 as well. Best Buy had a good sale going on them. I got mine for $699. Strangely over the web the set was listed higher then in the store so you may want to take a look if you have a Best Buy near you. I also have a Toshiba dvd player hooked via component cables or as Toshiba calls it Colorstream. It took abit to tweak the picture for watching directv but imho DVD's look fantastic. I upgraded for and older 27inch Toshiba. __________________ Whiskey and the devil and the witching hour

06-13-01, 06:43 PM	#13
travlr Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 406	powaking I just went with monsters mv2cv. I also spent some time in service mood playing. I only played with the height and width to do a bit of squeezing. Maybe I'll get brave and do the geometry. __________________ Whiskey and the devil and the witching hour

06-09-01, 01:13 AM	#1
EdDaMan Cool New Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 38	I'm thinking about purchasing this one as a starter for my H-T system...hoping for an opinion or two. Thanks in advance. http://www.800.com/prod.asp?P=4104 Toshiba 32" Stereo Color Television 32A50 Main Features FST Black SuperTube provides an award-winning picture with a flatter aspect and improved detail, contrast, and brightness. ColorStream Component Video inputs provide the highest possible picture quality from DVD players. By separating the video signal into component elements, hanging dots and artifacts are eliminated, color purity is unparalleled, and remarkable contrast levels are attained. 3-Line Digital Comb Filter New digital separation technology, for color and edge detail, dramatically enhances picture resolution by eliminating blurred edges between colors and

06-09-01, 02:26 AM	#3
John-In-VA Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Springfield, VA Posts: 765	I have the 27A50 and I'm very happy with it.

06-09-01, 11:30 AM	#4
Nefarious DVD Talk Gold Edition Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 2,103	I've got a 32" Toshiba and love it. Would love to have one of their widescreen HDTVs

06-10-01, 12:55 AM	#5
EdDaMan Cool New Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Posts: 38	Hmmm. Just realized I could get a 27" Wega for nearly the same price. Oh boy...confusion sets in. Thanks for the help.

06-10-01, 02:20 AM	#6
Ripper Senior Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 334	http://www.proactiveelectronics.com/...cgi?id=TO32A50 Try here first if you really want to purchase the Tosh. Best prices on the net & certified Tosh reseller. For the saving over 800.com you can bump it up to a 36" set.

06-10-01, 02:33 AM	#7
strangelove Senior Member Join Date: Nov 1999 Posts: 639	I've had a 27" Tosh for about 3yr and have been very happy with it. The only downside is the screen is a bit more curved than some other brands (don't know if they're still that way), but still looks great to me.

06-10-01, 11:11 AM	#8
JaxComet DVD Talk Limited Edition Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Cromwell, CT Posts: 5,347	I'm very happy with my Toshiba 55H70....

06-12-01, 01:43 PM	#9
powaking Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 135	I just purchased the 36A60. 2 tuner set. Haven't hooked it up yet since I'm still waiting for the amoire to be delivered. I also have a toshiba SD3109 DVD player and picked up a pair of Component cables from http://www.bettercables.com I have seen this set at BJ's for $708. Might want to take a look at it.

06-13-01, 08:35 AM	#11
powaking Member Join Date: Feb 2000 Posts: 135	travlr, which cables did you end up getting for your color stream? I have purchased the Silver Serpents from http://www.bettercables.com I haven't hooked mine up yet (still working on the house) but from what I have read everyone claims by them (http://www.audioreview.com/reviews/cable/index_B.shtml) I also picked up the Avia Home Theatre DVD to help tweak the TV settings. That'll be the first thing I do once I get everything connected.

06-13-01, 02:50 PM	#12
nizzo DVD Talk Special Edition Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: 33'N, 97'W Posts: 1,232	Ive had a Toshiba 36A50 for 2 years now and love it. For the money, I dont think you can buy a better TV.