No really best out there but are more favorites than the others.Im a big fan to the Elite Pioneers and Pure Vision Pioneers.I havent really liked the Panasonics before but the new ones are nice.
The PRO 1130 is definitely one of the best 50's on the market. Your room's lighting, your seating position, and your preferred source material should help you narrow down your choices. Then let your eyes make the call and don't let anyone sway you away from what you like best. Good luck.
I own the 50" 1130HD Elite and 4 months later I got burn on the sides. I don't know if it's fixable but I am FURIOUS about it. We don't just watch reg tv we mix it up and mostly try to watch HD channels so it shouldn't have been a problem. It's a BEAUTIFUL tv but ASK a tech how to use it!