I need a TV ranking

[Words Of Wisdom]

Xoj said:
for that range
sony it's best
then samsung then lg then panasonic.
for LCDs.

IMO...

Sony is above average in every area.  The only hitch is cost much like Pioneer.  I'd put them at the top.

Samsung and Panasonic run a bit of a tie with LCDs and with plasmas.  In general, Samsung usually has better menus but Panasonic usually has better customer service.  In plasmas specifically, Panasonic usually has better blacks while Samsung has more vivid colors (older Samsungs have some problems though). 

LG isn't the bargain bin vendor Vizio or Sanyo is, but it's not on par with Samsung or Panasonic.