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New tv for series x

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  • #202
    theteal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,593 ✭✭✭theteal


    Everleigh Victorious Television wrote: »
    Think that was me, no I meant any soundbar with Atmos. I'm comparing it to a full system with floorstanding speakers though so not really fair.

    I think you'd be surprised at the performance of the high end 7/5.1.4 sound bars. Not exactly cheap in comparison to what the average user might expect a soundbar to cost but still substantially cheaper (and less DIY) than an AV receiver and separates that can provide the same number of channels. Obviously you're going to get better atmos with in-ceiling speakers but having had a run through with a few e.g. Samsung Q90R, LG SN11 and JBL 9.1 (I'd also keep an eye out for the new Klipsch 1200 too), I definitely wouldn't call the their atmos credentials a gimmick.

    I've not sampled the cheaper bars with virtual atmos but going by reviews, the same probably can't be said for these.

    Anyway, there's a AV section for this kinda stuff, forgive the derail lads.


  • #203
    captainneutron
    Registered Users Posts: 193 ✭✭captainneutron


    I have my series X paired with my LG B9 Oled, with 120hz...... all i can say is OMG!


  • #204
    Macy Fat Hat
    Posts: 4,186 ✭✭✭ Macy Fat Hat


    theteal wrote: »
    I think you'd be surprised at the performance of the high end 7/5.1.4 sound bars. Not exactly cheap in comparison to what the average user might expect a soundbar to cost but still substantially cheaper (and less DIY) than an AV receiver and separates that can provide the same number of channels. Obviously you're going to get better atmos with in-ceiling speakers but having had a run through with a few e.g. Samsung Q90R, LG SN11 and JBL 9.1 (I'd also keep an eye out for the new Klipsch 1200 too), I definitely wouldn't call the their atmos credentials a gimmick.

    I've not sampled the cheaper bars with virtual atmos but going by reviews, the same probably can't be said for these.

    Anyway, there's a AV section for this kinda stuff, forgive the derail lads.

    I've no doubt expensive soundbars can be great, I'd actually like to hear one to see.

    I just mean ATM I'm running 5.1 , I could run Atmos if I wanted but I'm not going to butcher my roof.

    I suppose what I mean is no Atmos soundbar is going to sound better than a proper 5.1 setup with floorstanders that cost more than any soundbar alone.

    If I had no av equipment I would be spending my money on a decent 5.1 system over any Atmos soundbar and would be advising anyone new to audio to do the same , I suppose that was my point when I said Atmos soundbar was a gimmick.as an audiophile I would only count something as Atmos when there is a separate speaker for everything and they are positioned correctly.

    Atmos is supposed to fire downwards towards your head, a soundbar or headphones make this impossible to ever achieve.

    To give context I'm not running mega high end stuff but a pioneer vsx 933 , a monitor audio bx centre and fyne audio floorstander and bookshelf fyne audios in a 5.1 setup. So no Atmos soundbar is going to touch that for quality even though it's only 5.1

    But then this is the type of space your giving up so it's a trade off

    IMG-20201218-224305.jpg


  • #205
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Everleigh Victorious Television wrote: »
    I've no doubt expensive soundbars can be great, I'd actually like to hear one to see.

    I just mean ATM I'm running 5.1 , I could run Atmos if I wanted but I'm not going to butcher my roof.

    I suppose what I mean is no Atmos soundbar is going to sound better than a proper 5.1 setup with floorstanders that cost more than any soundbar alone.

    If I had no av equipment I would be spending my money on a decent 5.1 system over any Atmos soundbar and would be advising anyone new to audio to do the same , I suppose that was my point when I said Atmos soundbar was a gimmick.as an audiophile I would only count something as Atmos when there is a separate speaker for everything and they are positioned correctly.

    Atmos is supposed to fire downwards towards your head, a soundbar or headphones make this impossible to ever achieve.

    To give context I'm not running mega high end stuff but a pioneer vsx 933 , a monitor audio bx centre and fyne audio floorstander and bookshelf fyne audios in a 5.1 setup. So no Atmos soundbar is going to touch that for quality even though it's only 5.1

    But then this is the type of space your giving up so it's a trade off

    IMG-20201218-224305.jpg

    You don't need to butcher your roof. They have up and side firing speakers that bounce sound off the roof and walls. The only thing I would say is room configuration is important. I dont think they'd work very well in a corner setup like in the picture you've shown.


  • #206
    Macy Fat Hat
    Posts: 4,186 ✭✭✭ Macy Fat Hat


    Deleted User wrote: »
    You don't need to butcher your roof. They have up and side firing speakers that bounce sound off the roof and walls. The only thing I would say is room configuration is important. I dont think they'd work very well in a corner setup like in the picture you've shown.

    I don't need to butcher my roof man, there's 6 grands worth of av equipment in that pic. My 5.1 setup craps over any soundbar money can buy so relax trying to tell me how Atmos systems work lol, I know alot more than you do about how they work!

    That one speaker costs more than any soundbar you can buy, my whole room is calibrated as well as it can be. Although I agree it's not ideal.

    A 1,000 euro soundbar that has Dolby Atmos is 1/100 as good as a proper 5.1 system

    Sorry to answer your original question, speakers in a Dolby Atmos soundbar is not proper Dolby Atmos as much as you want to kid yourself it is because you have one.

    Soundbars are toys at the end of the day for people who can't afford a proper set-up or don't have room for one. I have one in the playroom, it's great for what it does but it's a toy.


  • #207
    Liamalone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,965 ✭✭✭Liamalone


    You say you're not running 'mega high end stuff' yet it costs 'over six grand' - sounds pretty high end to me lol.

    Soundbars are never going to touch a decent 5.1/AVR system but some of the soundbars mentioned there are over two grand alone, they'd better be **** hot at that price.


  • #208
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭✭✭ [Deleted User]


    Everleigh Victorious Television wrote: »
    I don't need to butcher my roof man, there's 6 grands worth of av equipment in that pic. My 5.1 setup craps over any soundbar money can buy so relax trying to tell me how Atmos systems work lol, I know alot more than you do about how they work!

    That one speaker costs more than any soundbar you can buy, my whole room is calibrated as well as it can be. Although I agree it's not ideal.

    A 1,000 euro soundbar that has Dolby Atmos is 1/100 as good as a proper 5.1 system

    Sorry to answer your original question, speakers in a Dolby Atmos soundbar is not proper Dolby Atmos as much as you want to kid yourself it is because you have one.

    Soundbars are toys at the end of the day for people who can't afford a proper set-up or don't have room for one. I have one in the playroom, it's great for what it does but it's a toy.

    I get it, not as good as an expensive high end 5.1. But a toy? Utter nonsense. No matter how expensive a 5.1 setup is it is missing features that it physically cannot do even compared to a 2k sound bar setup. You don't get sound from above or the sides or rotating around the room. On a movie or game that is designed to utilise directional audio it is fricking amazing. And impossible on even the most expensive 5.1 setup, you could spend 50k and still be physically impossible to achieve.

    BTW, they come with satellite speakers, which also have up firing speakers. You.mentioned you've never experienced atmos? I suggest you try it before you start giving people advice.


  • #209
    Cyrus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,201 ✭✭✭✭Cyrus


    Everleigh Victorious Television wrote: »

    Soundbars are toys at the end of the day for people who can't afford a proper set-up or don't have room for one. I have one in the playroom, it's great for what it does but it's a toy.

    I have room for a proper set up and I can afford it yet what I have is a Sonos set up with a play bar subwoofer and two play ones , because it sounds good enough abs it’s way less hassle.

    You obviously are into av which is fine but you aren’t coming across the best in this exchange.


  • #210
    EagererBeaver
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,532 ✭✭✭EagererBeaver


    Cyrus wrote: »
    I have room for a proper set up and I can afford it yet what I have is a Sonos set up with a play bar subwoofer and two play ones , because it sounds good enough abs it’s way less hassle.

    You obviously are into av which is fine but you aren’t coming across the best in this exchange.

    Understatement right there.

    Big swinging dick doesn't quite look like he's got Warren Buffet's living room to be honest.


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  • #211
    CatInABox
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,397 Mod ✭✭✭✭CatInABox


    Seriously folks, cut out the sniping and attacks.

    There's already plenty of forums on boards for talking about home entertainment systems, this thread is just for TVs that would go well with a Series X or S console.

    CIAB


  • #212
    Hococop
    Registered Users Posts: 5,737 ✭✭✭Hococop


    correct horse battery staple wrote: »
    Got screwed over by Sony who sat on my deposit for 75” xh9005 120hz tv, got refunded, wasted weeks waiting, same tv seems 250 euro more too in other retailers, out of stock in many places

    Looking at Samsung 75” q70t now

    Was my fear with two different stores, didn't have it in stock but would order if I paid a 20% deposit, wouldn't tell me how long it would take, didn't do it, just waiting for the after Christmas sales at this stage is say


  • #213
    captainneutron
    Registered Users Posts: 193 ✭✭captainneutron


    I currently have an LG 55" B9 Connected to my Series X - Which is excellent BTW.

    I am looking to upgrade to a 65 Inch...

    Does anyone know if the Samsung Q95T is as good or on par with OLED?

    My budget is around 2k.... Looking at the LG CX but its just outside of my budget.


  • #214
    Muppet Man
    Registered Users Posts: 1,666 ✭✭✭Muppet Man


    Beg borrow and steal to get the CX

    Did you try richer sounds? They are willing to negotiate sometimes. January sales might also help. It would be worth waiting


  • #215
    druss
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,312 ✭✭✭druss


    captainneutron wrote: »
    I currently have an LG 55" B9 Connected to my Series X - Which is excellent BTW.

    I am looking to upgrade to a 65 Inch...

    Does anyone know if the Samsung Q95T is as good or on par with OLED?

    My budget is around 2k.... Looking at the LG CX but its just outside of my budget.

    I have the 65 inch version of the Samsung Q95T for a week now and I love it. My realm of comparison is moving from a 2018 OLED mid-range Panasonic and it blows that out of the water, especially in gaming performance.

    But of course that isn't comparing like with like. I was tracking the LG CX and the Samsung Q95 into Black Friday. For a while, Samsung was almost €200 more expensive. CX went under €2000 first and HN were including a free pair of pods with it. I was leaning that way, until Samsung went to €1950 with free soundbar.

    I misseed both special offers, and by then CX was either out of stock or a good bit more expensive. In short, I'd see it as entirely possible that the CX would dip again in New Year sales and reviews would generally have the LG as having the better picture and as being the more flexible option overall. But not by a huge ammount.

    I went Samsung as my room is quite bright in daytime conditions and QLED is supposedly better in that scenario. I also really like the cable setup on the Samsung. And it was in stock.

    In your case, maybe wait till New Year and check then?


  • #216
    captainneutron
    Registered Users Posts: 193 ✭✭captainneutron


    Hey, thanks for that.

    At the mo the Q95 is at 1999 with harveys, I might go in store and see what is it like.

    Deep down its the LG CX I am drawn too if it went under 2k. Just something about oled, just a pity Samsung TV's didn't have dolby vision


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  • #217
    druss
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,312 ✭✭✭druss


    captainneutron wrote: »
    Hey, thanks for that.

    At the mo the Q95 is at 1999 with harveys, I might go in store and see what is it like.

    Deep down its the LG CX I am drawn too if it went under 2k. Just something about oled, just a pity Samsung TV's didn't have dolby vision

    I was kind of the opposite, in that I was slightly more drawn to the Samsung for the afore mentioned reasons and for app support. The latter is a bit stupid as I can replicate the app support with a Firestick etc, but I saw the LG 2020 tvs didn't have most of the UK and Irish tv apps approved.

    I didn't get to test them before hand, I just bought online. If you get a chance, testing in person is a much better option for sure.


  • #218
    CatInABox
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,397 Mod ✭✭✭✭CatInABox


    At this late stage, I think that you might be better off waiting a year and trying to pick up the C1 in the Black Friday sales. While the CX is a great screen (the best out there at the moment, with the best HDMI 2.1 support), it's still the first year model that they've supported all those features. A C1 will presumably have all the learnings that they've made over the last year of supporting the CX.


  • #219
    captainneutron
    Registered Users Posts: 193 ✭✭captainneutron


    druss wrote: »
    I was kind of the opposite, in that I was slightly more drawn to the Samsung for the afore mentioned reasons and for app support. The latter is a bit stupid as I can replicate the app support with a Firestick etc, but I saw the LG 2020 tvs didn't have most of the UK and Irish tv apps approved.

    I didn't get to test them before hand, I just bought online. If you get a chance, testing in person is a much better option for sure.

    So ended up purchasing LG 65 CX for 1999 at HN.
    Will be collecting over the coming days.

    Will be selling my 55 LG B9 with 4 yr warranty left if anyone looking for a tv for their Xbox/Ps5

    Cheers


  • #220
    drunkmonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,331 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    Crack appeared in my panasonic plasma last night, could probably get away with it for another few weeks, local shop has the CX55 in stock for €1399.....tempted to just get it this morning....what say ye, it's been paired with a series X..


  • #221
    theteal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,593 ✭✭✭theteal


    drunkmonkey wrote: »
    Crack appeared in my panasonic plasma last night, could probably get away with it for another few weeks, local shop has the CX55 in stock for €1399.....tempted to just get it this morning....what say ye, it's been paired with a series X..

    Nice little xmas pressie for yourself. All things considered you won't get a better gaming TV right now. Only real downside is pixel wear/burn in potential - different to how plasma burned in so worth being aware. There are other issues with audio codecs and catchup apps but really not relevant to the majority of people.


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  • #222
    Muppet Man
    Registered Users Posts: 1,666 ✭✭✭Muppet Man


    drunkmonkey wrote: »
    Crack appeared in my panasonic plasma last night, could probably get away with it for another few weeks, local shop has the CX55 in stock for €1399.....tempted to just get it this morning....what say ye, it's been paired with a series X..

    This is my setup. It is INSANE. Just Do it. You wont regret it. You might get another hundred off in January sales if that matters much to you, but absolutely no qualms about the TV itself. Even the TV interface / menu systems, with the magic remote is very slick, once you get used to pointing the remote.


  • #223
    drunkmonkey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28,331 ✭✭✭✭drunkmonkey


    On the way for it thanks


  • #224
    wexdevil
    Registered Users Posts: 983 ✭✭✭wexdevil


    I caved and went with the 55"CX too, used the xmas bonus from work and really it out cost me about 300 of my own money XD

    (anything to justify it to the missus)

    Now to get it set up


  • #225
    captainneutron
    Registered Users Posts: 193 ✭✭captainneutron


    All I can say is OMFG

    LG 65 CX married with a Series X @ 120hz

    For once something good has happened this year!


  • #226
    recyclops
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,496 ✭✭✭recyclops


    Hococop wrote: »
    Unfortunately the LG 49NANO866NA wasn't in stock when the deal was on for me, (they could order In but have had bad experience before) and price is back up, is my best bet to wait for after Christmas sales or if anyone can recommend another tv for around that price (800-1k) it would be appreciated

    This is now 650 in littlewoods. Nabbed it myself this morning.


  • #227
    Hococop
    Registered Users Posts: 5,737 ✭✭✭Hococop


    recyclops wrote: »
    This is now 650 in littlewoods. Nabbed it myself this morning.


    Thanks was hoping for the 55 but out of stock, was looking at this the last few days just not sure what to get, I know the lg cx is probably the one but just too expensive for me ( https://www.currys.ie/ieen/tv-and-home-entertainment/televisions/televisions/sony-bravia-kd55xh9296bu-55-smart-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-led-tv-with-google-assistant-10208446-pdt.html?from=kelkoo&gclid=Cj0KCQiA5vb-BRCRARIsAJBKc6KnIWr0G5AyNjlR_T8vAj2Q-9EJxteD4m6caEfas5zaiwNeIHaSUnYaApEREALw_wcB)


  • #228
    captainneutron
    Registered Users Posts: 193 ✭✭captainneutron


    Hococop wrote: »
    Thanks was hoping for the 55 but out of stock, was looking at this the last few days just not sure what to get, I know the lg cx is probably the one but just too expensive for me ( https://www.currys.ie/ieen/tv-and-home-entertainment/televisions/televisions/sony-bravia-kd55xh9296bu-55-smart-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-led-tv-with-google-assistant-10208446-pdt.html?from=kelkoo&gclid=Cj0KCQiA5vb-BRCRARIsAJBKc6KnIWr0G5AyNjlR_T8vAj2Q-9EJxteD4m6caEfas5zaiwNeIHaSUnYaApEREALw_wcB)


    There’s always the LG 55 BX if it’s in your price range


  • #229
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,648 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    I see someone mentioned the air remotes. Personally I don't like them. Is it only the LGs that have them?


  • #230
    Hococop
    Registered Users Posts: 5,737 ✭✭✭Hococop


    captainneutron wrote: »
    There’s always the LG 55 BX if it’s in your price range

    See it on offer for 1250 but just not sure, originally happy to spend the 750 on the lg nano one, then happy to got to the 1000 mark just not sure I want to go higher again, I get the idea of not going cheap but don't want to end up paying way more than I originally planned


  • #231
    wotzgoingon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,309 ✭✭✭✭wotzgoingon


    beauf wrote: »
    I see someone mentioned the air remotes. Personally I don't like them. Is it only the LGs that have them?

    It's optional to use that feature. I am on my second LG Tv with that air remote feature and I never use it. Just go through settings like a normal remote using arrow keys, enter and back.


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  • #232
    long_b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,945 ✭✭✭long_b


    Any recommendations for a reasonably priced bedroom TV for an Xbox Series X? 24" to 27"?


  • #233
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,648 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    captainneutron wrote: »
    There’s always the LG 55 BX if it’s in your price range

    What's the difference between CX Bx and Nano cell..


  • #234
    wotzgoingon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,309 ✭✭✭✭wotzgoingon


    beauf wrote: »
    What's the difference between CX Bx and Nano cell..

    You wrote them out in the order of best CX > BX and BX > NanoCell.


    I have a HDMI 2.1 NanoCell and find it great but it is not a true 10bit display just 8bit with FRC. I used to have a NanoIPS LG Tv but I sold it. It is the same as my new one except it does not have HDMI 2.1 so no 120Hz or adaptive sync.


  • #235
    theteal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,593 ✭✭✭theteal


    beauf wrote: »
    What's the difference between CX Bx and Nano cell..

    BX has the older processor, youd need to find a review or two so see what that means in real world features.

    The Nanos are mid range LCDs, not as good as Sony and Samsungs that they're supposed to compete (nowhere near the OLEDs) with and the price reflects this.


  • #236
    gotthebug
    Registered Users Posts: 442 ✭✭gotthebug


    recyclops wrote: »
    This is now 650 in littlewoods. Nabbed it myself this morning.

    Got this yesterday aswell looking forward to getting it delivered


  • #237
    Hococop
    Registered Users Posts: 5,737 ✭✭✭Hococop


    correct horse battery staple wrote: »
    Yeh I got 75” Samsung q70 few days before Xmas, it’s massive and bright, next day delivery from local store

    Has 120hz, hdmi 2.1, vrr etc, no Dolby vision but hdr, on spec has very low response times lower than Sony I wanted

    Even playing older Xbox one games is a treat, assassins creed origins is gorgeous for a 2 year game I am replaying, cyberpunk on PS4 was horrible tho what a glitchy game/console can see frame rate slow to single digits.

    All in all very happy for 1700 for delivery and bracket to hold it on wall, I didn’t want smaller as family watches fair amount Netflix etc


    Cheers, honestly from all I've read here and elsewhere seems like the lg cx is the way to go, 1450 atm for the 55" but hoping it might go to 1200 down the line


  • #238
    captainneutron
    Registered Users Posts: 193 ✭✭captainneutron


    Hococop wrote: »
    Cheers, honestly from all I've read here and elsewhere seems like the lg cx is the way to go, 1450 atm for the 55" but hoping it might go to 1200 down the line

    I don’t think the CX will ever go to 1200 even next year. That would be the BX’s price territory. At the mo it’s as cheap as they will get. Once the C1 is out they’ll be all gone off the shelves.


  • #239
    Hococop
    Registered Users Posts: 5,737 ✭✭✭Hococop


    captainneutron wrote: »
    I don’t think the CX will ever go to 1200 even next year. That would be the BX’s price territory. At the mo it’s as cheap as they will get. Once the C1 is out they’ll be all gone off the shelves.

    Cheers, just hard for me to justify paying it but looks like I won't have a choice


  • #240
    captainneutron
    Registered Users Posts: 193 ✭✭captainneutron


    Hococop wrote: »
    Cheers, just hard for me to justify paying it but looks like I won't have a choice

    Absolutely nothing wrong with the BX. I had the B9 and it was an amazing tv. Only got the CX as it came under my budget.


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  • #241
    Hococop
    Registered Users Posts: 5,737 ✭✭✭Hococop


    captainneutron wrote: »
    Absolutely nothing wrong with the BX. I had the B9 and it was an amazing tv. Only got the CX as it came under my budget.

    Yeah looking at comparison to the bx vs cx and not much in the difference


  • #242
    beauf
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,648 ✭✭✭✭beauf


    theteal wrote: »
    BX has the older processor, youd need to find a review or two so see what that means in real world features.

    The Nanos are mid range LCDs, not as good as Sony and Samsungs that they're supposed to compete (nowhere near the OLEDs) with and the price reflects this.

    Whats your pick of the Sony's around 1000 ish. They seemed better than the LG/Sammys at that price. 55"


  • #243
    theteal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,593 ✭✭✭theteal


    beauf wrote: »
    Whats your pick of the Sony's around 1000 ish. They seemed better than the LG/Sammys at that price. 55"

    It has to be FALD minimum and I went for the XH90 which is getting HDMI 2.1 updates (although not without hiccups) for gaming on the new consoles. I paid £900 for the 55" - not sure of Irish prices. XH95 is a better TV (brighter, better processor etc) but does not have 2.1 gaming features, you might get that in 49" for similar money.

    Higher end Samsungs aren't bad truth be told, I'm just not a fan of their marketing over substance approach. The Sonys have better motion control and the colours are more natural.

    LG don't really care about LCD, they're all in on OLED. Across the board they're not as good as Sony, Samsung equivalents but they do undercut them on price by a chunk.


  • #244
    Username here
    Registered Users Posts: 1,044 ✭✭✭Username here


    Has anyone any opinion / advice regarding these two:

    Samsung Q80T @ €1,049
    Samsung Q95T @ €1,499

    Both are 55" models. I know the Q95T is their flagship model, and comes with the One Connect box. I haven't found much by way of direct comparison between the 2 online; the only article I managed to find suggests the 95 is a bit better than the 80, so I'm not sure how much value I'd be getting for that extra €450 (almost 50% more expensive!)

    Perhaps some of you guys have direct experience with one / both of these?

    Thanks.


  • #245
    wotzgoingon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,309 ✭✭✭✭wotzgoingon


    Username here wrote: »
    Has anyone any opinion / advice regarding these two:

    Samsung Q80T @ €1,049
    Samsung Q95T @ €1,499

    Both are 55" models. I know the Q95T is their flagship model, and comes with the One Connect box. I haven't found much by way of direct comparison between the 2 online; the only article I managed to find suggests the 95 is a bit better than the 80, so I'm not sure how much value I'd be getting for that extra €450 (almost 50% more expensive!)

    Perhaps some of you guys have direct experience with one / both of these?

    Thanks.

    This is just a guess and didn't look either up but at a wild guess I'd say the more expensive one has local diming and is true 10 bit.


  • #246
    wotzgoingon
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,309 ✭✭✭✭wotzgoingon


    Forget what I posted just looked up the specs and the cheaper one has local dimming.

    Seems like a great Tv for the price(the cheaper one). It seems to have all the features of the dearer one but supposedly lacks at wide angle viewing but you are saving nearly €500 so cheaper one is what I would go for.


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  • #247
    Hococop
    Registered Users Posts: 5,737 ✭✭✭Hococop


    Sorry about constantly asking questions but just wondering with the screen burn is it an issue over time or if I leave something paused for a long time? For the bx or cx


  • #248
    theteal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,593 ✭✭✭theteal


    Username here wrote: »
    Has anyone any opinion / advice regarding these two:

    Samsung Q80T @ €1,049
    Samsung Q95T @ €1,499

    Both are 55" models. I know the Q95T is their flagship model, and comes with the One Connect box. I haven't found much by way of direct comparison between the 2 online; the only article I managed to find suggests the 95 is a bit better than the 80, so I'm not sure how much value I'd be getting for that extra €450 (almost 50% more expensive!)

    Perhaps some of you guys have direct experience with one / both of these?

    Thanks.

    Number of dimming zones (Q8 is quite low in number iirc) and the one connect box would be the main differences off the top of my head. No clue about 2.1 features etc.


  • #249
    theteal
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,593 ✭✭✭theteal


    Hococop wrote: »
    Sorry about constantly asking questions but just wondering with the screen burn is it an issue over time or if I leave something paused for a long time? For the bx or cx

    Cumulative over time. An image for 10 mins five days a week is as bad as a single 50 minute pause. There is more to it though - certain colours are worse than others eg. Rdd and yellow. I also think theres an element of panel lottery to it as well.

    I've said it before that I dont think it's a big issue in Ireland as the consumer legislation is very good and the SCC procedure is so simple. Any burn inside an unreasonably short period would easily win a "not reasonably durable" claim - a bit more difficult over here in the UK


  • #250
    captainneutron
    Registered Users Posts: 193 ✭✭captainneutron


    I wouldn't worry too much about image burn in, I am with oled for well over a year and a half now and no signs of it whatsoever. Use it for gaming, netflix and sky etc.... Once the content that is being watched is varied I wouldn't worry about it.

    There are built in features to prevent this issue from arising ie Pixel refresh etc.

    Once your not watching sky news/sports with aggressive tickers for 8 hours a day you will be fine. Oled tech has come along way in the last 2/3 years.

    If you were to listen to everyone who is negative about it you'll never buy one, once you go OLED you will never again get a LCD.

    Also when the TV is idle the built in screensaver kicks in


  • #251
    Muppet Man
    Registered Users Posts: 1,666 ✭✭✭Muppet Man


    Hococop wrote: »
    Sorry about constantly asking questions but just wondering with the screen burn is it an issue over time or if I leave something paused for a long time? For the bx or cx

    Compare the number of actual confirmed cases of burn in (not people regurgitating other peoples stories) versus the number of LG oled tvs actually sold.

    The risk is definitely there, but not nearly as bad as people are fearing.

    I have the CX. Mostly games. No burn in.


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