Unfortunately, there is not one best rear projection manufacturer. Mitsu is O.K., and so is Pioneer. Pioneer's products are usually priced at higher price points, so its not fair to compare them to cheaper alternatives. Currently, Toshiba's products will give you some of the best picture for the money (after you have it tweaked by an ISF technician). This is ABSOLUTLY CRITICAL in order to get the best picture. There is no, I mean no rear projection tv that is set up correctly out of the box. Most manufacturers realize that consumers don't know what proper black levels or gray scales look like, or flesh tones for that matter. They do realize that people will try to make a purchace decision based on what the set looks like in a flourscently lit showroom. So they tweak (read innacuratly adjust) the set to look appealing in this environment, exagerate the blue gun to make the picture punchy, and throw in a little red to make the fleshtones more appealing. No matter how you try to adjust the picture from the user remote, you will not see the actual potential of the set. If you want a great picture, plan on spending that extra $300 or so and get it "fixed" by your local area ISF technician.
Rear Projection TV
Hi, I'm new to big screen TV:s. My budget only allows Rear Projection TV. I was told that Mitsubishi is the top of the line regarding Rear Projection TV:s. I have always been a little bit skeptical to Mitsubishi TV:s!! I would be very happy if you could give me some advices regarding pros and cons with buying a Sony, Mitsubishi or a Pioneer TV (between 45" and 60"). Thanks Ulf