Everyday living room TV with 4K viewing.

Smiler54

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Hiya,
Pretty new to the modern TV world. We were given a 50in plasma Pioneer but we're giving it to a family member. We've got used to the size though in the last 2 months we've had it, so now we're looking up upgrade.

  • Just purchased a new stand that is pretty wide so leg positioning isn't an issue
  • We'll mainly be watching basic tv, HD channels, F1 sports, Netflix. So nothing high spec is really needed at the moment. But would like it future-proof as possible, Smart TV.
  • Ideally nothing more than around £750, cheaper the better as I would like money left over to buy a decent soundbar.
  • Our viewing distance: 7'5" (220cm)
Originally I was looking at 49" because we got used to the Pioneer but from most guides I've looked at 49" is a little big for that viewing distance with an LED TV.
Seem like 40-45 would be a better fit? What would you recommend at this size?

Original 49"s I was looking at, are there similar/better at a smaller size if that is better for us?
  • LG 49UH850V
  • SAMSUNG UE49KU6470
  • SONY BRAVIA KD49XD8305BU (I was directed to this in Currys after specifying my needs)
Many thanks!
 
I'm no expert but I think you need about 50" minimum, even at that viewing distance, to notice the difference between HD and 4K, if I had a 50" plasma I'd keep it for now.

Saying that, the LG you mentioned looks good value at the moment, it's on my shortlist.
 
Thanks guys, @Stiv that's one thing I couldn't quite decide on. Too big and I'll be seeing pixels even with 4k and too small and the 4k will be irrelevant.

@dodge, I actually saw you post that article on another thread during my research. The only issue with this plasma is that another relative was given the TV stand so I would need to fork out for a new stand.
So I'm not sure if it would be worth just putting that money straight to a new tv.
Its a Pioneer PDPSX5080 and its great but its so heavy (35kg) that I'm hesitating with the stand. I had already brought and returned one, it had a fault and it was a huge faff to return.
We have a new tv unit already so it would need to be table top as I don't think the wall we would want it on will support that weight. I wouldn't risk it anyway
 
Have you seen the tabletop stands on ebay/amazon? Think I've seen them for about £20. They use the VESA mounting holes on the back of the TV (same as for wall mounting).

Thats what I would do and hold fire until the OLEDs are more affordable. Unless you can afford something like the LG 910v for around 1k...if you can still find one!
 

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