Hello everyone, first post but I have "lurked" for a long time and read the guides @Dodgexander has written.
TL;DR
My requirements in descending order of importance for a TV that's mounted about 50cm higher than ideal and with a 4m viewing distance.
I'm looking to replace a Sharp LC-37XD1E 1080p LCD that I was given for free about 5 years ago. I had it paired with an AV receiver and three speakers (front left, right, and center). In our new house we sit too far away from the TV. It is OK for TV series and films, but games that occasionally show text on the screen are not enjoyable because of the distance. I also find it has issues with motion judder/blur/processing which I have started to notice more and more. Last but not least, it doesn't handle dark scenes particularly well.
The AV receiver and speakers have gone (toddler liability) and the new TV will be wall mounted above a sofa. I will likely pair it with a soundbar with subwoofer to mount above it. It isn't ideal, but I'm hoping the viewing distance of 4m will make up for the increased height above eye level. If possible I'd like to get a high refresh rate VA panel to help with the motion issues, as I don't think I need a large viewing angle (IPS).
I understand HDR is not worth it at this price point and I would like to be able to turn it off on each HDMI port as I can use smart stuff via my Xbox one X. I don't watch terrestrial or SD content, but I mainly watch 720p and 1080p. For the distance I understand 4K is pointless but I may have no choice.
I would even consider a good quality used 1080p TV if they are still around.
TL;DR
My requirements in descending order of importance for a TV that's mounted about 50cm higher than ideal and with a 4m viewing distance.
- +/- £500 (or thereabouts)
- good motion processing
- good upscaling from 720p.
- HDR that can be turned off on individual HDMI ports
- reasonable performance in dark scenes
- Maximum 58"
I'm looking to replace a Sharp LC-37XD1E 1080p LCD that I was given for free about 5 years ago. I had it paired with an AV receiver and three speakers (front left, right, and center). In our new house we sit too far away from the TV. It is OK for TV series and films, but games that occasionally show text on the screen are not enjoyable because of the distance. I also find it has issues with motion judder/blur/processing which I have started to notice more and more. Last but not least, it doesn't handle dark scenes particularly well.
The AV receiver and speakers have gone (toddler liability) and the new TV will be wall mounted above a sofa. I will likely pair it with a soundbar with subwoofer to mount above it. It isn't ideal, but I'm hoping the viewing distance of 4m will make up for the increased height above eye level. If possible I'd like to get a high refresh rate VA panel to help with the motion issues, as I don't think I need a large viewing angle (IPS).
I understand HDR is not worth it at this price point and I would like to be able to turn it off on each HDMI port as I can use smart stuff via my Xbox one X. I don't watch terrestrial or SD content, but I mainly watch 720p and 1080p. For the distance I understand 4K is pointless but I may have no choice.
I would even consider a good quality used 1080p TV if they are still around.