NEW 55"

ankles

I've had a Panasonic G10 42" plasma for a decade but it has started switching off and on a bit too much, so time for a replacement. My son wil get the Panny for his XBox so not needed for gaming. I have a yamaha surround sound system so the sound system on the TV is unimportant.

I'm thinking of moving up to 55".  We are on Virgin media TV, but also have Freesat so need an inbuilt decoder.  Netflix and Disney Plus also. So looking at Samsung (is QLED worth it?), maybe LG, etc. Budget sort of 500-800 but expect something long lasting, after the brilliant Panny. When browsing I saw you also had  a Sony XF9005, which is both a bit pricier and a bit older. Have you any suggestions, and at that price point am I as well spending the 550 or so that seems to be a price point for lots of good tv's across a lot of brands.

Thanks!

Richersounds.ie: DavidS

ankles wrote: »

I've had a Panasonic G10 42" plasma for a decade but it has started switching off and on a bit too much, so time for a replacement. My son wil get the Panny for his XBox so not needed for gaming. I have a yamaha surround sound system so the sound system on the TV is unimportant.

I'm thinking of moving up to 55".  We are on Virgin media TV, but also have Freesat so need an inbuilt decoder.  Netflix and Disney Plus also. So looking at Samsung (is QLED worth it?), maybe LG, etc. Budget sort of 500-800 but expect something long lasting, after the brilliant Panny. When browsing I saw you also had  a Sony XF9005, which is both a bit pricier and a bit older. Have you any suggestions, and at that price point am I as well spending the 550 or so that seems to be a price point for lots of good tv's across a lot of brands.

Thanks!

Hi Ankles.

Thanks for the post.

QLED's do tend to offer the best picture quality for a 55" you are looking at the 55Q60r priced at 799 Euro
https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-203930-samsung-qe55q60r-55-inch-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-smart-qled-tv-tvplus.aspx


The Sony 55XF9005 is one of the best LED's, it was very well reviewed with 5 stars in What HiFi.
It's currently priced at 899 Euro
https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-203177-sony-kd55xf9005-55-inch-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-smart-led-android-tv-youview.aspx

With LG you would be at their Nano cell and they have the 55SM9010 priced at 849 Euro
https://euro.richersounds.ie/p-204499-lg-55-nanocell-tv-55-inch-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-smart-nanocell-led-tv-freeview-play-freesat-hd.aspx

Let me know your thoughts.

Kenny.

ankles

Thanks Kenny, the wide viewing angle looks like it may be a challenge at this price point. The Sony looks like the premium tv, is it up to date tech wise?

Richersounds.ie: DavidS

ankles wrote: »

Thanks Kenny, the wide viewing angle looks like it may be a challenge at this price point. The Sony looks like the premium tv, is it up to date tech wise?

Hi Ankles.

The Sony is a 2018 model but it was so good that Sony ran with it for a 2nd year.
It is as up to date as you can get at the moment.
There is a newer 55XG9505 priced at 1049 Eurohttps://euro.richersounds.ie/p-203868-sony-bravia-kd55xg9505-55-inch-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-smart-led-android-tv-youview.aspx

The 55XF9005 was better reviewed.

ankles

Sounds like a good deal. Will start negotiating with the boss... Thanks

Richersounds.ie: DavidS

ankles wrote: »

Sounds like a good deal. Will start negotiating with the boss... Thanks

No problem at all Ankles.

Let us know when your ready.

Kenny.