LG 65" OLED...Should I?
Discussion
So, I popped into Richer Sounds one a whim earlier today and saw an LG OLED65B7V....Wow, it is certainly an impressive piece of kit, my living room needs that kind of picture quality!
I currently have a 60" Samsung Plasma, which has served me very well for the last 5 years or so. It's a 1080p 3D model which gets used for TV, gaming, movies and PC stuff.
I also have an 1080p Epson projector and screen for those popcorn movies that benefit from a bit of extra 'oomph'.
I don't need a new TV but, I find myself walking around this afternoon with an awful lot of want! The extra 5" screen size can' never be a bad thing. I can afford to purchase it outright but, it will take a year to refill the hole in my savings account!
So, who has one and can they think of any good reason why I shouldn't take the plunge?!
I currently have a 60" Samsung Plasma, which has served me very well for the last 5 years or so. It's a 1080p 3D model which gets used for TV, gaming, movies and PC stuff.
I also have an 1080p Epson projector and screen for those popcorn movies that benefit from a bit of extra 'oomph'.
I don't need a new TV but, I find myself walking around this afternoon with an awful lot of want! The extra 5" screen size can' never be a bad thing. I can afford to purchase it outright but, it will take a year to refill the hole in my savings account!
So, who has one and can they think of any good reason why I shouldn't take the plunge?!
Speckle said:
Okay, okay - this is a reason I can work with....although, I have been waiting to buy an OLED since the cheapest sets were around £6k!
I think the B7 is about as cheap as it's ever going to get at £2161 on Amazon at the moment (there is a 6% voucher that expires today). Can't see what the warranty is though. I'd be wanting 5 or 6 years as per Curry's, Richer et all.Might be worth calling them direct (0121 3560425) to see what deal they can do outside of Amazon.
B17NNS said:
I think the B7 is about as cheap as it's ever going to get at £2161 on Amazon at the moment (there is a 6% voucher that expires today). Can't see what the warranty is though. I'd be wanting 5 or 6 years as per Curry's, Richer et all.
Might be worth calling them direct (0121 3560425) to see what deal they can do outside of Amazon.
I did look at that one but, RS have quoted me £2200 which seems cheaper than just about everywhere else, with the benefit of the 6 year warranty.Might be worth calling them direct (0121 3560425) to see what deal they can do outside of Amazon.
As an unexpected bonus, the chap who works for me is in the market for my old one, as long as it'll fit in his lounge. Fingers crossed it does as that'll offset the cost to the tune of £400
I think I may have just run out of reasons not to do this
I'm in the market for a new 65" and have been considering the latest LG, Sony and Samsung QLED. The only thing against the LG OLED (and Sony as it's an LG panel) is comments about the brightness.
Does anyone have a feel for how limited this is? My room is fairly bright due to skylights. In shops I cannot tell as they are never well daylighted, shop lighting is typically 100-1000 times less bright than sun streaming in a window.
Does anyone have a feel for how limited this is? My room is fairly bright due to skylights. In shops I cannot tell as they are never well daylighted, shop lighting is typically 100-1000 times less bright than sun streaming in a window.
eein said:
I'm in the market for a new 65" and have been considering the latest LG, Sony and Samsung QLED. The only thing against the LG OLED (and Sony as it's an LG panel) is comments about the brightness.
Does anyone have a feel for how limited this is? My room is fairly bright due to skylights. In shops I cannot tell as they are never well daylighted, shop lighting is typically 100-1000 times less bright than sun streaming in a window.
Usually watch films in the evening, sun comes in the room early afternoon till dusk.Does anyone have a feel for how limited this is? My room is fairly bright due to skylights. In shops I cannot tell as they are never well daylighted, shop lighting is typically 100-1000 times less bright than sun streaming in a window.
Be interested about the brightness, is this the nit that people refer to?
It is just fine for daytime watching. I would not want to watch any make set in the daytime for a good film.
xbox does, PS4 only streams for reasons best known to Sony.
Richer had a deal the other week and reasonable players were a shade over 150.
Edit. Netflix does 4k but after seeing Apple and BT for streaming that are a lot better, not really worried with Netflix. Lot of stuff is hit and miss anyway on that. Don't have Amazon for Sky so not sure what their offerings are like.
Richer had a deal the other week and reasonable players were a shade over 150.
Edit. Netflix does 4k but after seeing Apple and BT for streaming that are a lot better, not really worried with Netflix. Lot of stuff is hit and miss anyway on that. Don't have Amazon for Sky so not sure what their offerings are like.
Edited by jmorgan on Friday 8th June 16:28
X Box One X does yes.
Not as good as a dedicated player unfortunately.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1Lt43-9lmY
Sony UBP-X700 is a good shout for a budget player with Dolby Vision.
https://www.avforums.com/review/sony-ubp-x700-revi...
Not as good as a dedicated player unfortunately.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1Lt43-9lmY
Sony UBP-X700 is a good shout for a budget player with Dolby Vision.
https://www.avforums.com/review/sony-ubp-x700-revi...
£100 will get you a Samsung UHD player over on AVForums perhaps with a few decent films thrown into the deal.
They do a fine job with dvd and standard BR too so your old player can be bundled in with your old plasma
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Netflix and YouTube provide decent 4K and HDR now and again - once you get used to it a good film or documentary on UHD disc will blow you away again.
Brightness for everyday viewing shouldn’t be an issue - I jumped in early with a 65 950V and it’s fine through the day and can cause retina burn and squinting in a darkened room with suitable material - the newer B and C models move the game on.
They do a fine job with dvd and standard BR too so your old player can be bundled in with your old plasma
.Netflix and YouTube provide decent 4K and HDR now and again - once you get used to it a good film or documentary on UHD disc will blow you away again.
Brightness for everyday viewing shouldn’t be an issue - I jumped in early with a 65 950V and it’s fine through the day and can cause retina burn and squinting in a darkened room with suitable material - the newer B and C models move the game on.
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