What does it mean to be the best, much less to be included in a list of The Best Plasma TVs? To me, it means the people willing to spend the money to buy and use the best plasma tvs put their word behind what they consider to be the best.

Let's take a look at the Top 5 Best Plasma TVs, based on compiled customer reviews from a well known online retailer.

1) Samsung PN50A650 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV with RED Touch of Color

Samsung's reputation in the world of high definition television is simply unsurpassed. Any research into customer reviews and feedback on the best plasma tvs - or any - HDTV will result in Samsung's products being selected somewhere along the way; they are simply among the highest quality HDTVs on the market today.

The Samsung PN50A650 with its 1080p resolution, stunning 50-inch screen size, and Samsung's reputation lands this model into the Best Plasma TVs list.

Best Plasma TVs Rating: 5 Stars from over 100 customer reviews

2) Panasonic Viera TH-58PZ800U 58-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

Sometimes systems specs just speak for themselves:

• Super Contrast--native contrast ratios on the PZ85, PZ800 and PX 850 series are 30,000:1, double last year's 15,000:1.
• Dynamic contrast ratios are up to 1,000,000:1.
• Anti-reflective filter; lead-free "Tough Under Force" panel is resistant to impacts and scratches
• Built-in SD card slot with Photo Viewer/Gallery Player software
  
• x.v. Color and Deep Color (HDMI 1.3 features)
  
• 24p native reproduction
  
• Game Mode auto-adjusts image quality suitable to games and includes anti-image retention
  
• Viera Link is now compatible with Onkyo and Yamaha home theater systems
  
• At least 3 HDMI inputs on all models (4 on PZ800 and PZ850 series)
  
• THX Certification on PZ800 and PZ850 series
  

Best Plasma TVs Rating: 5 Stars from over 85 customer reviews

3) Panasonic TH-50PZ700U 50-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

Customer feedback calls the TH-50PZ700U "frankly amazing".

Best Plasma TVs Rating: 5 Stars from over 65 customer reviews

4) Panasonic Viera TH-50PX80U 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV

Look familiar? This Best Plasma TV is essentially the same as 2) above in a 50-Inch size.

Best Plasma TVs Rating: 5 Stars from over 60 customer reviews

5) Panasonic Viera TH-46PZ800U 46-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV

Look familiar? This Best Plasma TV is essentially the same as 2) above in a 46-Inch size.

Best Plasma TVs Rating: 5 Stars from over 50 customer reviews

So, there you have it, the Best Plasma TVs based on customer feedback from individuals that own the Best Plasma TVs. While Samsung has the number one position, Panasonic dominates the Best Plasma TVs listing. Definitely worth review and consideration.

Remember, Plasma TVs - even the Best Plasma TVs - tend to have a glare when around bright light. Make sure the room where you'll be installing your new plasma tv either has no windows, or the windows have room darkening shades. You'll be glad you did.

Until next time.