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UPDATE: Order placed, arriving tomorrow....
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Congrats to all on their 4K experiences. It sounds awesome! I enjoy reading these posts.
I remember going to one of the Value Electronics annual shoot-outs and had a side-by-side comparison with 4K and 1080p at 65". I had to get very close to the screen before the differences were obvious, about 3 feet. No one (I hope) sits that close to their screen. The factors of screen size and distance are huge. Just as with 1080p and 720p, depending upon how far back you sat, the difference was hard to see. I still have my Pioneer Elite PRO-111FD plasma, which is still kicking out the jams after almost 10 years. That's a 50" screen, and I've enjoyed its picture the whole time. Recently, the idea has crept into my mind that going to a larger screen would be nice, but given my situation that means a 55" set, no bigger. At the most recent shootout I attended (two yeas ago now) I preferred the Sony 4K OLED over LG's because the Sony had better video processing and sound, though I thought the LG had better color. As for content, my primary interest is in "special interest" type stuff and music, though I've been buying some of the latest superhero blockbusters on blu-ray. A new TV is one of four possible last-gasp upgrades before the reality of approaching retirement hits and such purchases make no practical (or financial) sense. For the record, the other three upgrades would be a new turntable, equipment racks or speakers. That the 4K idea hasn't gone away may not be a good sign, and this thread's not going to help. Maybe I should just stay away .
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Don't forget that major advantages of 4K go beyond resolution. They also include high dynamic range and expanded color palette.
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I made the move late last year from my Panasonic 65” VT50 plasma to a Sony 75” X900F in my living room. My calibrated VT50 was a stunning set, but it also presented the struggles with plasma burn-in avoidance that drove me crazy. I love the Sony even though it’s not an OLED panel. It calibrated very nicely, the picture on Dolby Vision content is stunning, and in my “smallish” living room the 4K picture definitely is discernible over the plasma. The only problem for me is it led me down the path of upgrading my AV receiver (MX121 to MX122) to 4K capable and upgrading my Oppo from a 105D to a 205. I also upgraded the patio TV to 4K. So, my one panel cost me a little more than anticipated! No retreats however!
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I have three obstacles to going after a new set: money, lack of content that I prefer (not big on movies generally), and the fact that my current TV still has an excellent picture with no hitches. I have a 4K-capable Pioneer Elite player, which I got in case I went for a new set, but those three obstacles are pesky and persistent. If I did spring for a new set, it would be because of the bigger screen.
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4K HDR/Dolby Vision equipped tc's are nice , i got my first one in 2017 and is a Sony.
I prefer to buy sony's but when i saw the OLED's were the preferred choice among plasma owners upgrading, i had to hunt OLED. I bought a 2016 LG OLED model with the curved screen. I was glad i found a 2016 model as it's the last yr 3D was supported. the 4K OLED HDR/Dolby Vision is nicer than the sony 4K HDR, with no dolby vision support in 2018 Sony released an OLED of their own but only in 2 sizes, 55" & 65" as a previous Plasma owner/enjoyer, I do see why the OLED is preferred among those upgrading. Hbar |
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Pssss.... badly kept secret— Among the 4308 lines Ivan sells is Sony televisions.
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Nick.......Mine is the Sony XBR65X900E. Last years model. I think the newest one is the Sony XBR65X930E
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Thanks Dan, both are available in New Zealand- either model will be just perfect for the Father-In-Law!
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