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Basic TV and Soundbar for OAP

  • 22-12-2025 05:58PM
    #1
    LLewellen Farquarson
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 410 ✭✭


    Hello all,

    here's the requirement. I wish to replace the outdated and complicated setup that my mother, who lives on her own, has.

    What I need is a TV, probably 45~50", with either good quality speakers, or a soundbar, as both her eyesight and hearing is failing. She has a set-top box (horizon) which is all she uses for both TV channels and radio. So, while I know all TVs are smart now, I need one that defaults to the HDMI input (for the STB) when it turns on. Otherwise I will be making multiple trips to change it back :( . Budget is flexible, but under/around €500.

    It doesn't have to be the latest and greatest, as I think its just SD on the box, and she doesn't watch DVDs etc.

    And delivery in January is fine, including availing of any January sale prices.



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