The black luminance of the KRP-600M was lowered to about 1/5 by reducing the predischarge emission...The full On/Off contrast ratio of the KRP-600M is enhanced to 100,000:1, while that of the Kuro PDP-6010HD is 20,000:1. The company regards the KRP-600M as "a product targeted at 'Audio-Visual fans,' who are very particular about picture quality."
The 60" monitor does not have any tuners or speakers.
http://techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/english...080611/153165/