If you have a new account but are having problems posting or verifying your account, please email us on hello@boards.ie for help. Thanks :)
Hello all! Please ensure that you are posting a new thread or question in the appropriate forum. The Feedback forum is overwhelmed with questions that are having to be moved elsewhere. If you need help to verify your account contact hello@boards.ie
Hi there,
There is an issue with role permissions that is being worked on at the moment.
If you are having trouble with access or permissions on regional forums please post here to get access: https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058365403/you-do-not-have-permission-for-that#latest

Sony Bravia 49'

  • 20-03-2019 9:40am
    #1
    Hungrycol
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,246 ✭✭✭


    Hi Richersounds Team,

    I'm in the market for a new smart TV and drawn towards the Bravia only because our current Bravia is 10 years old and still going strong. I'm looking for an updated Smart TV 49' size mark. I like the KD49XF8096 and KD49XF8505 and in your site comparisons tool I see the only major difference is that the latter is 100HZ, is the extra 50Hz worth it the additional £70?  What about the Samgsung UE49NU8000 or LG 49SK8100PLA, do those that tick as many boxes as the Bravia's in your opinion?  Would love to know what you think.

    Also looking at getting a sound bar system, what's your recommendation here and best bang for buck (Sony HTCT290 or cheaper better one out there?).

    Many thanks,

    Colin


Comments

  • #2
    Richersounds.ie: Kenny
    Company Representative Posts: 17,568 ✭✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: Kenny


    Hungrycol wrote: »
    Hi Richersounds Team,

    I'm in the market for a new smart TV and drawn towards the Bravia only because our current Bravia is 10 years old and still going strong. I'm looking for an updated Smart TV 49' size mark. I like the KD49XF8096 and KD49XF8505 and in your site comparisons tool I see the only major difference is that the latter is 100HZ, is the extra 50Hz worth it the additional £70?  What about the Samgsung UE49NU8000 or LG 49SK8100PLA, do those that tick as many boxes as the Bravia's in your opinion?  Would love to know what you think.

    Also looking at getting a sound bar system, what's your recommendation here and best bang for buck (Sony HTCT290 or cheaper better one out there?).

    Many thanks,

    Colin
    Hi Colin,

    Apologies for the delay getting back to you!

    I would definitely stick with the Sonys, I do prefer their panels for colour and contrast.

    The upgrade in motion processing is definitely worth the extra especially if you watch a lot of sports or movies. While you'll never fully eliminate motion blur in an LED  TV it's less noticeable on panning or fast moving scenes with the 8505.

    For a soundbar, the HTCT290 is very good but if I were to recommend one purely for sound quality I would go for the Yamaha YAS207 at £249. It is a What HiFi award winner and sounds incredible.

    Let me know what you think!

    Kind regards

    David


Leave a Comment

Rich Text Editor. To edit a paragraph's style, hit tab to get to the paragraph menu. From there you will be able to pick one style. Nothing defaults to paragraph. An inline formatting menu will show up when you select text. Hit tab to get into that menu. Some elements, such as rich link embeds, images, loading indicators, and error messages may get inserted into the editor. You may navigate to these using the arrow keys inside of the editor and delete them with the delete or backspace key.

Comment As ...