Happyhaggis
Novice Member
Hi, I’m hoping I can impose further and get some thoughts on a good TV and 4K Blu-ray player to suit our needs.
Our present setup is a 42” 1080p Sony TV to which we stream content from a PC using JRiver Media Centre.
We watch mainly TV shows and films, no gaming, no live TV and no sports. We view in lowlight, but not complete darkness and from a distance of about 9’
I think it makes more sense to get a 4K Blu-ray player for a 4K TV, than something to use with the PC to rip new 4K content to HDD. Over time, we’d replace our DVDs and Blu-rays with the 4K equivalent where possible.
I‘ve seen a Panasonic UB820 player recommended here, so would probably run with that if wiser heads on here agree! As for the TV itself, this is where I’m really struggling I’m afraid. There is so much choice, it’s blowing what is left of my mind. I realise that, from what I’ve read here and elsewhere, that we won’t really reap the full benefit of 4K at the viewing distance we have, but we‘re stuck with that. I know there are a few 1080p TVs still available, but it seems a bit of a waste to invest in older technology, especially as they’re not much cheaper than a newer 4K model.
In terms of real estate, we’d like something a bit bigger, maybe 49 or 55”, but no bigger. Budgetwise, probably around £500-600 for the TV.
My apologies for the lengthy, bordering on verbal diarrhoea post, but hope I’ve provided enough information for some guidance.
Many thanks!
Our present setup is a 42” 1080p Sony TV to which we stream content from a PC using JRiver Media Centre.
We watch mainly TV shows and films, no gaming, no live TV and no sports. We view in lowlight, but not complete darkness and from a distance of about 9’
I think it makes more sense to get a 4K Blu-ray player for a 4K TV, than something to use with the PC to rip new 4K content to HDD. Over time, we’d replace our DVDs and Blu-rays with the 4K equivalent where possible.
I‘ve seen a Panasonic UB820 player recommended here, so would probably run with that if wiser heads on here agree! As for the TV itself, this is where I’m really struggling I’m afraid. There is so much choice, it’s blowing what is left of my mind. I realise that, from what I’ve read here and elsewhere, that we won’t really reap the full benefit of 4K at the viewing distance we have, but we‘re stuck with that. I know there are a few 1080p TVs still available, but it seems a bit of a waste to invest in older technology, especially as they’re not much cheaper than a newer 4K model.
In terms of real estate, we’d like something a bit bigger, maybe 49 or 55”, but no bigger. Budgetwise, probably around £500-600 for the TV.
My apologies for the lengthy, bordering on verbal diarrhoea post, but hope I’ve provided enough information for some guidance.
Many thanks!