KDL-60EX720 vs. KDL-55HX800

[metalheadCP]

Sony has offered toreplace my defective KDF-60XBR950 with one of these 2 options:

KDL60EX720 - $950

KDL55HX800 - $575

I saw both side by sideat Best Buy and IMO the HX800 has a more vivid/deep color/picture that is muchbetter than the EX700 (the latter of which has a matte finish; not a fan ofit). But stepping down in size would hurt my living room home theaterexperience.

I'm looking for pros,cons, opinions and recommendations.

Thanks!

-Chris

[LA2019]

Chris, you may want to go back and re-negotiate the prices with Sony. They seem kinda high. I had a Sony KDF-E42A10 that had the blue blob. I contacted Sony and I ended up buying a 52EX700 for $600.00. Your set was substantially more than mine so I would think you could negotiate a much better deal. My set was built in '05 and I think yours was from '04-'05.

I would think the 800 series would be better. That's the monolithic design that they are using on their flagships.

Check out the link on facebook..."I have a defective sony" People will post their deals to give you an idea. Good Luck!

[rvanderw]

Please provide any information you have related to current offers made for defective optic block on Sony Grand Wega KDF60XS955. The offer I was made was for a higher purchae price than noted above for the KDL60EX720.

I have seen other offers that were also better on line, but it is hard to find current information. I have checked AVS, but just as with this site and the "I have a defective Sony television" site which is run by Sony employees, it is hard to find current information.

Information can be sent to rvanderw@aol.com.

Thanks for your help.