June 14, 2008

LG's 50PG60 THX-Certified Plasma Set Gets Reviewed

The prolific CNET reviewers are at it again, this time taking a look at the LG 50PG60 plasma TV. The 50-inch plasma set is a 1080p, 33000:1 contrast ratio beauty that's THX-certified. However that certification lies at the root of all of the sets drawbacks. While the THX mode does result in highly accurate primary color reproduction, it actually reduces the accuracy of color decoding and grayscale when compared to using the set without the THX enabled. The one thing everything looks for in plasmas as a measure of quality is the black level, and the 50PG60 doesn't quite measure up, projecting lighter blacks than the best plasmas on the market. It does, however, feature some solid video processing, tons of opportunities to tweek the picture, 4 HDMI slots, and a sweet design. So, while the THX certification actually takes away from the review, the LG 50PG60 is actually a decent buy with a good picture and an overall 7.6 out of 10 score from CNET.

The LG 50PG60 is available from Amazon, with several special offers.

Via CNET