It's your vote! Newer flat screen HD sets or older crt sets.

[jmetal88]

I like them both for different reasons. Flat panel TVs have a sharper image and no geometric distortion. For watching modern HD channels and Blu-Rays, I immensely prefer a flat panel. However, I've found CRTs have better black levels and more vivid colors, so if I'm watching a low-def source (like a VCR or Laserdisc) I'll generally prefer a CRT (preferably late model standard definition set with S-Video and Component inputs, which is why I keep a Toshiba 32A33 in the spare bedroom -- also prefer it for my game consoles).

[Damnation]

Originally Posted by jmetal88

I like them both for different reasons. Flat panel TVs have a sharper image and no geometric distortion. For watching modern HD channels and Blu-Rays, I immensely prefer a flat panel. However, I've found CRTs have better black levels and more vivid colors, so if I'm watching a low-def source (like a VCR or Laserdisc) I'll generally prefer a CRT (preferably late model standard definition set with S-Video and Component inputs, which is why I keep a Toshiba 32A33 in the spare bedroom -- also prefer it for my game consoles).

Black level is really what still attracts me about CRT, that substantially helps with perceived image quality despite their smaller screen size. Panels have advantages, and with OLED they'll finally have comparable blacks, but I find it tough to watch older or subpar panels since the blacks are forever a light grey. Makes the image have no depth and be overall dull as dishwater.