65" + TV recommendations please
Discussion
So my 15 year old Hitachi Plasma went kaput this morning - made a bang and now wont't turn on. This TV was in our bedroom and downstairs I have a 5 year old HD panny plasma. Things have obviously moved on leaps and bounds so now is a good chance to move the panny upstairs and get some serious new kit for the lounge!
Budget £5k
Wants - 4k, internet streaming on TV, good pic and sound, bigger the better! NO CURVED!
There seem to be some nice ones from Sony and Panny but also some very cheap LG and Samsung sets which seem to be similar spec but much cheaper.
What would you get in my shoes today?? Back on the day I remember the Pinoeer sets being the must have Plasma - whats todays must have TV?
Thanks
Budget £5k
Wants - 4k, internet streaming on TV, good pic and sound, bigger the better! NO CURVED!
There seem to be some nice ones from Sony and Panny but also some very cheap LG and Samsung sets which seem to be similar spec but much cheaper.
What would you get in my shoes today?? Back on the day I remember the Pinoeer sets being the must have Plasma - whats todays must have TV?
Thanks
Edited by AMDB9 on Sunday 25th October 10:27
JustinP1 said:
I was dead set against curved. Gimmick I thought.
I was still apprehensive in the shop.
Now it's at home, I can't image having flat. Usable viewing angle is increased, and the view from in front is awesome, especially at closer distances where the curve makes more difference. We've got the 8 series Samsung 65 inch.
Thanks - is it wall mounted? I don't have space to have it on a stand has to be wall mounted and not sure how a curve would look hence why I want a flat...I was still apprehensive in the shop.
Now it's at home, I can't image having flat. Usable viewing angle is increased, and the view from in front is awesome, especially at closer distances where the curve makes more difference. We've got the 8 series Samsung 65 inch.
richelli said:
Go to Costco if you know someone with a card. I just bought a 79" lg. 4k ultra had. Has the smart functions, Netflix, now TV etc. I'm more than happy with it. The screen is huge and put a decent signal in and it gets even better, plus it's 3d just for an extra gimmick. In store only and a five year warrant for £4000 give or take a few pence!
I saw that a few months ago for £3700! Is it really good? What did it replace how does it compare? Would love to hear more...79" seems MASSIVE! How is the sound from the Harmon Kardon speakers?
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richelli said:
Go to Costco if you know someone with a card. I just bought a 79" lg. 4k ultra had. Has the smart functions, Netflix, now TV etc. I'm more than happy with it. The screen is huge and put a decent signal in and it gets even better, plus it's 3d just for an extra gimmick. In store only and a five year warrant for £4000 give or take a few pence!
I saw that a few months ago for £3700! Is it really good? What did it replace how does it compare? Would love to hear more...79" seems MASSIVE!
How is the sound from the Harmon Kardon speakers?
It's not really to replace as I'm building a cinema room but as it's not finished I've put it in front if another tv, which is a 50"plasma lg. The picture with a hd signal or 4k is brilliant. You really get immersed in the films. With a standard terrestrial signal it's watchable but not great. I watch net flicks and now tv a lot on it and the picture quality is very good. I know you could start talking about the clarity of the black colours etc but I'll be honest your so immersed in the tv you don't really notice the black might not be pure black sometimes. The one I got is also 3d. They do a similar one online which is about £3700 but it's not 3d. I can't comment on the sound from the tv speakers as all my sound is through a receiver and 5.1 speakers. If your getting a big tv you need a decent sound setup to match. If your anywhere near Carlisle feel free to call by and have a look. I definitely was hesitant spending that much on a tv but I can easily say it was money well spent! Problem I have now is when I move the 79" into the cinema room the 50" is going to look tiny, so I may have to upsize it :-s
Fantastic thanks for this much appreciated. The one I saw in store was 3D too so think they upped the price. I'll go take a look in Costcos tomorrow.richelli said:
Go to Costco if you know someone with a card. I just bought a 79" lg. 4k ultra had. Has the smart functions, Netflix, now TV etc. I'm more than happy with it. The screen is huge and put a decent signal in and it gets even better, plus it's 3d just for an extra gimmick. In store only and a five year warrant for £4000 give or take a few pence!
I saw that a few months ago for £3700! Is it really good? What did it replace how does it compare? Would love to hear more...79" seems MASSIVE!
How is the sound from the Harmon Kardon speakers?
It's not really to replace as I'm building a cinema room but as it's not finished I've put it in front if another tv, which is a 50"plasma lg. The picture with a hd signal or 4k is brilliant. You really get immersed in the films. With a standard terrestrial signal it's watchable but not great. I watch net flicks and now tv a lot on it and the picture quality is very good. I know you could start talking about the clarity of the black colours etc but I'll be honest your so immersed in the tv you don't really notice the black might not be pure black sometimes. The one I got is also 3d. They do a similar one online which is about £3700 but it's not 3d. I can't comment on the sound from the tv speakers as all my sound is through a receiver and 5.1 speakers. If your getting a big tv you need a decent sound setup to match. If your anywhere near Carlisle feel free to call by and have a look. I definitely was hesitant spending that much on a tv but I can easily say it was money well spent! Problem I have now is when I move the 79" into the cinema room the 50" is going to look tiny, so I may have to upsize it :-s
Had a look at the 79" LG at Costco and was not too impressed with the picture quality - it was playing a dvd (Lion King) and looked really fuzzy so that's out. Also had a look at the curved Samsung and that's a no go too.
I do like the look of this one: http://www.johnlewis.com/sony-bravia-kd75x8505cbu-...
Anyone here got one of these beasts? I can't find many reviews of this SONY either.
Have looked at the OLEDs and they are all curved so that's a no go too.
I do like the look of this one: http://www.johnlewis.com/sony-bravia-kd75x8505cbu-...
Anyone here got one of these beasts? I can't find many reviews of this SONY either.
Have looked at the OLEDs and they are all curved so that's a no go too.
Digger said:
AMDB9 said:
Have looked at the OLEDs and they are all curved so that's a no go too.
Mentioned in this or the other 4K thread but have you considered the OLED flat LG. I think it only goes up to 65" but seems relatively good value. https://www.avforums.com/review/lg-65ef950v-ef950-...
Not on their website atm but viewed one at the weekend in John Lewis on Oxford St.
The OLEDs above 65'' are ridiculously expensive 
vxr8mate said:
Make sure it's 4K ready (not just Amazone / Netfix).
The future TV's will be hooked up to 4K DVD players and will receive 4K braodcasts from the likes of Sky etc.
It will need to have HDMi 2 to cope with true 60 fps 4K broadcasts (some of the cheaper 4K ready TV's just upscale or have HDMi 1.4.
Here's a decent article: http://www.techradar.com/news/television/ultra-hd-...
The SONY above is not only 4k but HDR ready too - I think that is pretty much future proof!?The future TV's will be hooked up to 4K DVD players and will receive 4K braodcasts from the likes of Sky etc.
It will need to have HDMi 2 to cope with true 60 fps 4K broadcasts (some of the cheaper 4K ready TV's just upscale or have HDMi 1.4.
Here's a decent article: http://www.techradar.com/news/television/ultra-hd-...
pushthebutton said:
Ok, theoretically speaking, I'm here:
LG 65EC970V vs Samsung UE65JS9500 vs Samsung UE75JU7000
Does anybody have any thoughts? The two 65" TVs seem to alternate for the almost affordable top spot and the 75" Samsung is in contention because it's similarly priced, but bigger; is it as good?
Have a look at the Sony above (75") seems to blow the JU7000 away in terms of specs. LG 65EC970V vs Samsung UE65JS9500 vs Samsung UE75JU7000
Does anybody have any thoughts? The two 65" TVs seem to alternate for the almost affordable top spot and the 75" Samsung is in contention because it's similarly priced, but bigger; is it as good?
Edited by pushthebutton on Wednesday 4th November 16:18
Just wanted to update that I bought this set and it's bloody amazing! Full back lit LED unbelievable picture quality!
http://www.johnlewis.com/sony-bravia-75xd9405-led-...
http://www.whathifi.com/sony/kd-75xd9405/review
http://www.johnlewis.com/sony-bravia-75xd9405-led-...
http://www.whathifi.com/sony/kd-75xd9405/review
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