Despite lesser numbers (black levels, contrast, brightness), Pioneer plasmas are the considered the best because the screen looks the best. The latest models are supposed to be even better, and of course I have to get one. I have an industrial Panasonic plasma (for now). Gizmodo says:
The best of the model line includes a 60 and 50 inch 1080p display, with the 20,000:1 contrast ratio, “Digital Colour Filter III Plus” for the “most accurate colour reproduction in commercially available flat screen TVs” and a street date of September.
If the Plasma looks good in the shithole below, imagine how good the TV would look in your palace.
