I think tireguy meant the 65HD1 which has MSRP of $12K. This is an older model and has only 1 HD input. I recall reading that there were issues with this set.
Anyway if you can afford it, the latest Sony XBR2 comes very close to the Elites.
Lefty,
a. What is your viewing distance
b. What is your budget
c. What will be your viewing preferences(& how much%) on the widescreen (Cable/NTSC, DVD, HD)
Based on above, you can narrow down your choices.
Toshiba HX series seem to offer best value. Any choice you make requires proper calibration to make them look like 3D windows :)
Cheers,
Kishore