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So its time now to replace my trusty 10yr old Panasonic P50GT30B. Budget is £1500.
I'm in no rush - wont actually need it until November/December, so will probably wait for Black Friday. But research starts now! I'm also in the market for a Home Theater upgrade, but one thing at a time. For the telly, I'm thinking OLED, and size 65".
So far I'm leaning towards the LG C1 - seems to offer best value. Following the guidance on here, below are my requirements.
Any recommendations appreciated. Thank you
I'm in no rush - wont actually need it until November/December, so will probably wait for Black Friday. But research starts now! I'm also in the market for a Home Theater upgrade, but one thing at a time. For the telly, I'm thinking OLED, and size 65".
So far I'm leaning towards the LG C1 - seems to offer best value. Following the guidance on here, below are my requirements.
Any recommendations appreciated. Thank you
- Which external devices do you plan to connect to the TV?
- Receiver
- Denon avr-x2300w (will upgrade to newer receiver AVR within 2 yrs)
- Sub: SVS PB1000 Pro
- Speakers: Kef Q150's, Q250c, Kef eggs surrounds
- Denon avr-x2300w (will upgrade to newer receiver AVR within 2 yrs)
- Nvidia Shield 4k
- Receiver
- What content will you watch on the TV?
- What streaming services do you plan to use?
- Netflix (4k)
- Amazon TV
- YouTube
- Catch up TV apps,
- BBC Iplayer
- ITV Player
- Broadcast TV - Yes
- SD 20% - if HD channel not available
- HD 80% -
- UHD I do not have Sky or Virgin, may get it in the future
- Others
- DVDs - No
- FHD Blu-Rays - No
- UHD Blu-Rays - No
- Gaming - No
- What proportion of your total viewing will be content in SD, HD or UHD?
- SD 10% - SD terrestrial TV
- HD 60% - most content will be HD, will opt for 4k wherever available
- UHD 30% - depends whether the shows i watch on Netflix are available 4k. Youtube where possible
- What proportion of your viewing will be broadcast TV shows, broadcast sport, broadcast movies, streaming TV/movies, DVDs, FHD Blu-Rays, UHD Blu-Rays or games?
- Broadcast TV shows 30% - Kids TV, News
- Broadcast Sport 0%
- Broadcast Movies 5%
- Streaming TV shows or Movies 65%
- DVDs 0%
- HD Blu-Rays 0%
- UHD Blu-Rays 0%
- Games 0%
- Will you use internal or external apps or tuners for the following? If external, via which device?
- Broadcast TV - Internal
- Streaming services - If UI is good, internal (As good as or better than Nvidia Shield). Otherwise Nvidia Shield
- Catch up apps - If UI is good, internal (As good as or better than Nvidia Shield). Otherwise Nvidia Shield
- What streaming services do you plan to use?
- Situational questions:
- What TV are you currently using and what are expecting to see upgrading to a new TV?
- Currently have a Panasonic P50GT30B. Retiring this TV to another room.
- Looking for
- Bigger
- Newer tech
- 4k
- Better picture
- Are you a tweaker or set and forget kind of person?
- Tweaker, perfect it and then forget about it. Re-calibrate every year or so.
- What is your viewing distance?
- 2.75m - 3m. Dont have the keys to the house yet, but estimate is this.
- If you place yourself in the position of your TV facing towards where you watch, at what angle from the centre is each integral seating position? (Tip, use a protractor to measure angles).
- Position 1 - 90 degrees - i.e. Directly in front
- Position 2 - 130 degrees - i.e. Off to the right when looking from the TV
- Position 3 - 70 degrees - i.e. Next to position 1, to the left when looking from the TV
- When will you use the TV and what kind of lighting will be in your room?
- Bright conditions during the day - yes
- Dimly lit room in the evening - Generally use a dimmable lamp. Movie time is low, general TV is med.
- Would your usage of an OLED TV put you at risk of permanent burn in? Please read: OLED Burn In Risk
- No
- Do you need any legacy connections like composite or component?
- No
- If using planning to use an internal tuner will you use satellite or free to air?
- Yes, either
- Please rearrange the following, in descending importance:
- 1. Blacks
- 2. HDR Picture quality. See: What is HDR?
- 3. Shadow detail
- 4. Cost
- 5. Value
- 6. Viewing angles
- 7. SDR Picture quality
- 8. Smart TV ease of use
- 9. Smart TV app selection
- 10. Picture accuracy out of the box (without pro calibration)
- 11. Sound
- What TV are you currently using and what are expecting to see upgrading to a new TV?
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