y5stu
Novice Member
Hi AV Forums & Dodgexander,
I have read your very useful articles and answered the recommendation questions below. Unfortunately, I have missed last years older stock so looking at new 2022 models to purchase on either Black Friday or at Christmas when hopefully the price may drop.
The screen size will be 55”, we are upgrading from a 50”, and currently considering an LG C2 or Panasonic LZ980B. Are these televisions over-kill for my requirements/usage listed below?? What other make and models do you recommend I should consider??
My budget at current prices is £1300, although paying less is always better
Current Setup
7-year-old Panasonic TX-50CX680B LCD TV
7-year-old Panasonic SC-HTE200 2.1 Sound System
7-year-old Panasonic DMP-BDT270 DVD/Blu-ray player
My External Devices
I will connect my current Panasonic SC-HTE200 2.1 Sound System but may consider an upgrade
BT TV Pro Box
Panasonic DMP-BDT270 DVD/Blu-ray player (basic player and rarely used)
NO games console
NO computers
Content Watching
Primarily Freeview HD terrestrial channels
Freeview terrestrial channel catch-up apps
Occasional film or programme from Amazon Prime
Occasional film or programme from BT TV
We have a few DVD & Blu-ray films (hence the basic Panasonic DMP-BDT270 player)
NO sport (although sometimes F1 highlights on Freeview HD terrestrial TV)
Situational Questions
Current TV – 7-year-old Panasonic TX-50CX680B LCD TV
Sound Bar – 7-year-old Panasonic SC-HTE200 2.1 Sound System
DVD/Blu-ray – 7-year-old Panasonic DMP-BDT270 DVD/Blu-ray player
Set & forget, no tweaking
Viewing distance Sofa 1 – 3.2m / Angle –15 degrees left of centre
Viewing distance Sofa 2 – 4.0m / Angle – 40 degrees right of centre
TV is used weekday evenings and at weekends
Lighting – lounge lamps on in the evening
Lighting – in the summer lounge curtains are pulled to reduce bright sun glare
Low risk of OLED burn-in
Importance
Picture accuracy out of the box (without pro-calibration)
Viewing angles (due to lounge sofa layout)
Sound (although will use a sound system)
Bugs/Pet Hates
To be honest I would expect a new TV to be very good, but these would bug me…
Motion blur/judder/stutter would be very annoying
High reflective screen
Slow menus & response
Thanks & regards
Stu
I have read your very useful articles and answered the recommendation questions below. Unfortunately, I have missed last years older stock so looking at new 2022 models to purchase on either Black Friday or at Christmas when hopefully the price may drop.
The screen size will be 55”, we are upgrading from a 50”, and currently considering an LG C2 or Panasonic LZ980B. Are these televisions over-kill for my requirements/usage listed below?? What other make and models do you recommend I should consider??
My budget at current prices is £1300, although paying less is always better
Current Setup
7-year-old Panasonic TX-50CX680B LCD TV
7-year-old Panasonic SC-HTE200 2.1 Sound System
7-year-old Panasonic DMP-BDT270 DVD/Blu-ray player
My External Devices
I will connect my current Panasonic SC-HTE200 2.1 Sound System but may consider an upgrade
BT TV Pro Box
Panasonic DMP-BDT270 DVD/Blu-ray player (basic player and rarely used)
NO games console
NO computers
Content Watching
Primarily Freeview HD terrestrial channels
Freeview terrestrial channel catch-up apps
Occasional film or programme from Amazon Prime
Occasional film or programme from BT TV
We have a few DVD & Blu-ray films (hence the basic Panasonic DMP-BDT270 player)
NO sport (although sometimes F1 highlights on Freeview HD terrestrial TV)
Situational Questions
Current TV – 7-year-old Panasonic TX-50CX680B LCD TV
Sound Bar – 7-year-old Panasonic SC-HTE200 2.1 Sound System
DVD/Blu-ray – 7-year-old Panasonic DMP-BDT270 DVD/Blu-ray player
Set & forget, no tweaking
Viewing distance Sofa 1 – 3.2m / Angle –15 degrees left of centre
Viewing distance Sofa 2 – 4.0m / Angle – 40 degrees right of centre
TV is used weekday evenings and at weekends
Lighting – lounge lamps on in the evening
Lighting – in the summer lounge curtains are pulled to reduce bright sun glare
Low risk of OLED burn-in
Importance
Picture accuracy out of the box (without pro-calibration)
Viewing angles (due to lounge sofa layout)
Sound (although will use a sound system)
Bugs/Pet Hates
To be honest I would expect a new TV to be very good, but these would bug me…
Motion blur/judder/stutter would be very annoying
High reflective screen
Slow menus & response
Thanks & regards
Stu