My main TV in the den has finally bitten the dust. We have got to buy another one and don't know where to start. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

So..what is best overall TV for the $$$

Where is cheapest place to buy them?

We want it to have smart sound, good picture, etc....but not be stupid expensive

Thanks guys

Samsung, I bout mine at Sam's. I believe it is a 60 inch. I got it for around $600 6 months ago.

I have a Visio and wish it was a Samsung.

Samsung

I would expect the best price to come from either Costco or Sams's club, plus you get to view them in the store.

We have a Panasonic(Plasma - fantastic dark colors - example: Batman movies) and a Sharp Aquos(LCD - great bright colors - example: Avatar) - both have been excellent.

Our son has a Visio(LCD) - it also has an excellent picture.

One of the things to consider when choosing a TV is the placement. Will it be in an area that direct sunlight or bright lights can hit the screen. In my opinion a darker room, or at least the TV in a corner where no direct light can hit the screen will improve the viewing.

I have a vizio that had to have repairs at about 18 months. Dude that fixed it said that samsung had the fewest problems. Sams had good deals last time I checked

I know several people that had vizios go out I've had a Samsung for several years that has worked perfectly

Different brands and certain options will give you more clarity/color/sharpness and all that I'm sure. But I'll say this as far as durability, the FD has a Philips that I know has been there 8 years and it stays on for 15 hours a day 7 days a week. We've never once had it flicker. And before the lazy fireman jokes come, it's on Fox News about %90 of the time. YMMV

New Samsung 4k 6 series 2160 pixel.

I have 4 Vizio tv's. All LED and work great. They could crap out tomorrow but I like them.

Samsung here

Costco had Samsung 55" for less than 500.00 2 months ago, bet they have a 60" for not much more, have to be a member though.
Best Buy has price match and 12-18 months same as cash if you need that option.

Thanks for all the replies. keep em coming

According to the Costco man the 4K is useless unless you have direct TV or your cable co has fiber optic lines. And direct only has four channels with 4K.

Samsung. Sams club or Best Buy

I have a LG, its good. Samsung was the first one I had loved it but wanted bigger, HHGreg played a role in that and they tend to haggle I found out.

You are correct. If budget is an issue, get the 1080p and save a couple hundred bucks.

Samsung LED about 5 years ago......still has an awesome picture.

We've had a Vizio for at least 10 years and it's done a good job but occasionally now it will fade to black with dim images of whatever show's on at the moment. After 30-40 seconds it'll come back.

It has me thinking that it might have run its course. I suspect we'll be looking for a new one soon. Amazing how a 60-inch is just $600 now.

I like my Vizio and if it goes out I will not hesitate to get another one. It is on from about 6 AM to about 11 PM every day.