OT: What kind of tv do you use to watch hockey?
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Inferno
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But the brightness limiter only addresses the dimming it doesn't make the white look white instead of blue.
Again, no horse in the race other than this is my expertise, I can assure you, with proper input and color profile will show accurate reproduction. Can't speak for configuration at your viewing test, but dimming is contributing to that as brightness and color balance are linked.
Quick note on the Sony 900H, it does have some issues with viewing angles. As long as your viewing seating area isn't super wide and the room isn't very bright, you'll be ok.
*Without me interjecting further, if anyone has any questions, can PM me.
Inferno
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Oh no I actually do appreciate all the info.
Yeah my seating is fairly straight on and it's a daylight basement that's fairly dark.
I'd prefer the 950 but can't afford the difference. As it is the 900h is gonna stretch my 2k budget
I think I prefer the 85 inch size considering my seating is 12 feet away.
Nanaki
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65 inch lg C9 Oled tv. It's a really great tv for anything other than watching hockey. The white of the ice KILLS my eyes. I tried all season to come up with something in the settings to fix it with mixed results. I never want to hear anyone say that OLEDS don't get bright enough. Even some HDR content I have to turn power saving on so it's not like the light of god beaming into my eyeballs.
Fully recognize how scope and feature creep lead us all to buying so many fancy bells and whistles that we lose sight of our budget and santity. Will PM you some pricing options that may help.
I'm hopeful you were able to view the 85" from 12ft in the showroom. The biggest issue isn't TV technology choices, it's ergonomics of eye line (neck and back) as well as being able to scan all corners of the screen comfortably at typical viewing distance/position. Tip for anyone not in a showroom, put the measurements up on a wall with masking tape to position multiple size options.
Truth be told, the real benefits of 4k+ content is diminishing after a few feet of distance. Who needs to see Sam Rosen's nose hair with that level of detail anyway.
will1066
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Fully recognize how scope and feature creep lead us all to buying so many fancy bells and whistles that we lose sight of our budget and santity. Will PM you some pricing options that may help.
I'm hopeful you were able to view the 85" from 12ft in the showroom. The biggest issue isn't TV technology choices, it's ergonomics of eye line (neck and back) as well as being able to scan all corners of the screen comfortably at typical viewing distance/position. Tip for anyone not in a showroom, put the measurements up on a wall with masking tape to position multiple size options.
Truth be told, the real benefits of 4k+ content is diminishing after a few feet of distance. Who needs to see Sam Rosen's nose hair with that level of detail anyway.
You went there. You broke out the fancy stats. Now incur the wrath of those who prefer to give their TVs the eye test.
JCProdigy
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Can we please keep race out of this!
Seeing your later responses, your choice will be fine and you certainly have to do what makes you happy. Honestly, in the end, unless you are going super cheap (which I know you aren't at all) then most people won't have any problems. Hell, most people take the tv out of the box and set the picture up in one of the main mode choices given (like vivid, cinema, sport, etc) and go on about their day. No problem with that and higher end TVs are getting better and better with their preset modes.
You probably don't care to hear but yeah I would go by respected sources who have calibrated tvs and reviewed them in a test environment (like rtings along with a few other websites, forums, and channels picked up along the way). I then take into account my budget and viewing needs/setup and buy the TV, then I calibrate to my preferences once at home. Nothing crazy.
I have no dog in the fight between OLED and LED for your use. Hell, my main screen for viewing sports and movies is an Epson HC5050UB projector, onto a 120" screen so I had a whole different amount of considerations to deal with.
Inferno
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What are your thoughts on projectors vs tvs? I know it can actually be cheaper...but how does it look?
broadwayblue
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I've been kicking tires on getting this 55 or 65" TCL QLED. Seems like a good price for what's offered, but it's been tough to justify pulling the trigger on a $700 purchase when I barely watch TV outside of hockey and the occasional streaming show. Also not entirely sure how QLED/mini-LED stacks up.
I use a 42" Roku 4k LCD TV. I can't imagine needing anything else. But my couch is only six feet from the TV.
I subscribe to NHL.TV Rangers package. $125 last year.
I subscribe to NHL.TV Rangers package. $125 last year.
Irishguy42
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If you're only going to be watching in the dark/drawn shades/etc. or want to dish out for a small form-factor crazy-large-lumen projector (talking 20k+), then go with a TV.
Projection is more cost-effective/do-able if you want LARGE screens (100"+), however it gets washed out a lot easier than any TV if there is decent ambient light. Obviously not applicable if this is for a basement home theater or something with minimal windows or lights.
The sun/physics are undefeated when it comes to ambient light overpowering front-facing projection. I've lost count how many times I've had to explain this to clients.
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Sony XBR950H is a great TV if you are still looking to buy. Its not the top of the line Sony but it is not a budgetary model. Imo its one of the most popular TVs in 2020.
Sony’s OLEDs are very nice as well. I would not worry about them dimming or any burn-in. That is really a non-issue. I don’t want to say it never happens, but pretty close to that point.
Samsung is nice so long as you go with an 8 series and up. Samsung muddies their own waters with too many damn models. Its so difficult to distinguish differences from one to the next without having to become a Samsung expert. Overall their TVs are traditionally made to be brighter for storefront purposes but that doesnt do it for me. In fact it saturates color levels. I also dont like their user interface experience. And lastly, I think they removed this with a lot of their 2020 TVs but previous TVs had that stupid One Connect box, which is essentially separating the Video Input board from the TV and then having a proprietary cable go from the box to the TV. So asinine and bad for any install in which your wiring isnt going directly below to the equipment, i.e., if you have a dedicated AV Rack
LG would be 3rd in line as long as you are going with an OLED. Everyone else after these 3 are bottom of the barrel and/or wannabe’s. But I would go with the Sony.
JCProdigy
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So with mid to high-end OLED and LED tvs, you're going to get much better brightness, possibly better blacks (especially OLED) and thus contrast than a projector. Because of this, they will generally perform better for HDR content as well. Still you can get a hell of a picture out of a good projector in a dark room that would satisfy all but the very most discerning.
Now, if you really want to be immersed with a +100 inch screen, you have a room that can be pitch black and is the right size, and have some money to burn, a home theater is awesome. I love my little set up, especially now with what's going on outside.
zlev
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I have a Sony x900f bought in 2018 (the same TV now is the x900h). hockey looks awesome on it, but it's super important that you have the color settings correct and all the dumb motion settings OFF or else it's going to look bad. there's a setting that Rtings said to turn on that made the ice glow and distorted all the detail, once I turned that setting off (it's called 'dynamic range' or something like that) it looked glorious. could not recommend Sony more, they make the best TV's.
Machinehead
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I don't think that is the bottom line. OLED are supposed to be great at black levels, but as some mentioned the hockey doesn't look great on them. I think I would go with QLED over OLED from what I read.
will1066
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Did anyone score any post Thanksgiving deals?
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Inferno
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I got the 85x900h from best buy price matching costco for 1969. I also got 10% back using their credit card.
It was a real good deal.
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Got the OLED LG CX 48” to replace my 2015 curved Samsung 48”. As much as I love the Samsung, apps crash constantly, and pink vertical lines are starting to appear randomly when the TV is on. Time for that switch.
Anyone have experience with LG? My previous smart TVs have been a Sharp (meh) and this Samsung (great for the first few years). Was thinking about the Sony Bravia but heard the software and audio on Sony are so-so.
Anyone have experience with LG? My previous smart TVs have been a Sharp (meh) and this Samsung (great for the first few years). Was thinking about the Sony Bravia but heard the software and audio on Sony are so-so.
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I purchased Samsung 82" Q70TAF. Will have it delivered and hang in my office / mancave on Friday.
