A review of the top 5 3D LCD televisions to buy   

There was a time when 3D movies could only be enjoyed in a cinema but today they can be viewed right in your own home. With more of these 3D movies being created, pretty soon there will be enough content to warrant a 3D TV purchase. Even now there are a lot of TV models with 3D capabilities on the market and each of them boasts of their own unique features. Now reviewing them yourself is just not possible. So we've done it for you. Have a look below for our top5 choices for a 3D LCD TV.

Panasonic TX-P65VT20B

The Panasonic fills your vision of immersive stereoscopic experience with its 65-inch TX-65VT20 3D TV. When you don the pair of glasses supplied with it, the realistic 3D experience begins. It has immense blacks and less crosstalk issues than any of its LCD 3D TV rivals. Although there is still that double ghosting of images from a far distance, the general image quality is sharp and realistic. The TV has two USB ports and an SD card slot for connecting other devices. Other highlights include the Panasonic’s latest Resolution Enhancer system for improving the sharpness of standard images and a variety of colour management utilities. The Panasonic TX-65VT20 is currently our number one choice for producing 3D pictures.

Sony Bravia KDL-60LX903

The KDL-60LX903 is a remarkable HD LCD TV from Sony. This slim 60-inch TV is packed with just about every feature you can find in an HD 3D TV and it uses the latest in LED backlighting technology. Aside from its 3D capability, the key highlights include a Freeview HD tuner, Motionflow 200Hz which decreases blurs, GigaContrast, Bravia widgets and an Intelligent Presence Sensor. Four 1080p HDMI ports are also included to connect other capable devices to the TV. It can connect to a network by means of Wi-Fi or Ethernet for streaming HD video. This TV set can also deliver notable 2D images and its power consumption is unbelievably low. If you have a passion for watching TV and money is not an issue, then this TV is worth considering. Our number 3 choice.

Samsung UE55C9000

The Samsung UE55C9000 offers the newest in LED backlighting techniques and image processing methods with 3D capability. This magnificent device has a gleaming aluminum finish and is just 33.9mm thick, but it is packed with every feature you would expect in an LCD TV. It has four HDMI ports for connecting other devices and USB ports are there to the side to hold the Wi-Fi dongle that comes with it. This is for the purpose of getting the TV online or connecting to its touch screen remote. This TV set is fully network compliant. The package comes with a low profile wall mount so you can hang the TV set like a painting. In general, the UE55C9000 is an impressive LCD 3D TV. Our number 3 choice for a 3D LCD TV.

LG 55LX9900

The 55LX9900 LED 3D TV giant masterpiece from LG is jam-packed with innovative technology including an active 3D playback which sets it apart from its competitors. At the heart of this TV is LED backlighting which produces sharp and detailed 3D images plus superb clarity demonstrated in action sequences. Connectivity options are abundant including a single HDMI port, 2 USB ports, an RF input and a component video input. The set comes with LG’s Magic Remote which resembles a presentation wand of a PC. Overall, the LG 55LX9900 is absolutely sensational when it comes to appearance and performance. A great 3D TV.

Philips Cinema 21:9 Platinum

The 59-inch Philips Cinema 21:9 Platinum TV is remarkably thin and looks stunningly beautiful. It employs direct LED backlight techniques and can deliver widescreen 3D pictures without the black bars effect. Options for connecting other devices are ample including 4 HDMI (1 HDMI for 3D Blu-ray player), PC D-Sub, Component input, Scart input, 2 USB, 1 Ethernet port, Wi-Fi and composite video inputs. The Ethernet port allows for DLNA home networking and connection to Net TV content portal of Philips. One notable feature of this TV is the MultiView split screen function (audio, video) and photo playback via USB connections. A surround sound system can be connected by means of the HDMI audio return channel. The Cinema 21:9 Platinum is certainly one of the most desirable 3D TV because of its stunning looks and versatile performance. Another great 3D television.

We install audio visual systems in London.

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