A great HDTV doesnt have to crush your home theater budget.

This week, were looking for great sub-$500 HDTVs.

Besides, there are a lot of really good, large, high quality panels around that price point.

If you have a favorite, wed love to hear it!

Maybe you own one and you love it.

Maybe its budget-friendly and offers great smart TV features, or just superior image quality and clarity.

What makes it the set youd recommend to others, and why?

If youre not sure what we mean, just check out the nominations by our writers below.

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