
Pogre
Audioholic Slumlord
How about this one? There's no mention of whether it's a 5, 6, 2 or no series... if this were a soundbar over stereo decision it'd be easy. I know what I'd do. TVs I know little about.
That's close to as good as it's going to get for 75" and that price. That brand new I think is more like $900. I was going to say that the $900-$1,200 is normally the sweet spot for budget/size/PQ on new TVs.Great. Got any helpful suggestions for anything 75" or bigger in the $7-900 range? When I recommend not going with sound bars I usually offer similarly priced alternatives along with my lecture...
*Edit: What about the one linked for $700??
I've seen some Hisense but didn't really dug into them because I'd never heard of them.That's close to as good as it's going to get for 75" and that price. That brand new I think is more like $900. I was going to say that the $900-$1,200 is normally the sweet spot for budget/size/PQ on new TVs.
What kind of watching will you be doing and will it be bright room viewing? The 4 and 5 series are edge lit and don't get too bright and can't dim backlight well for contrasty movie picture so if you have windows newr the TV it can be detrimental. The 5 is a step up but the 6 is backlit and more for dedicated movie watching and best performance in a dark room with the black levels. The 4 and 5 would be good for non critical watching with the family and friends due to the size and normal room lighting conditions.
You can also look at Samsung 6900 as a comp to the 4 series TCL (their 7 series is more like TCLs 5 series). I haven't looked at Hisense, but their H8 I believe is in that same bracket and causing buzz since they are new entry.
It sounds like TCL will be up your alley. I have one in my guest room and pretty happy with it.I've seen some Hisense but didn't really dug into them because I'd never heard of them.
I would consider pretty much all of my watching to be non critical. When I "watch" TV I'm usually on my tablet doing other stuff and it's almost background really. Day and night viewing would be pretty equal. It's pretty well lit during the days, but I can darken the room a little. Some days the TV's on all day and night, some days it never gets turned on. When we want to sit down, put the tablets away and really watch a movie (I have an Xbox 1X and some Blu Rays and the usual suspects for hd streaming) it's usually dark, but in the summer days are longer so...
I'm far more critical when it comes to music than HT. I don't need the latest and greatest, but I don't want a pos either. That TCL I linked above is far an away the best deal I could find in a 75" with those specs. It does have HDR10. Right now I don't have HDR1, lol. Is that a 4 Series? I don't see in the description or name where it specifies.
Thank you! That will help as I search. I'm gonna look around a little more before I pull the trigger. I needed a "for dummies" breakdown like that from someone as knowledgeable as yourself. I really don't know my TVs and hate researching them. It'd take me weeks to absorb enough to be confident.It sounds like TCL will be up your alley. I have one in my guest room and pretty happy with it.
The one you linked is a 4, based on the model designation of S423. The first digit is the moe type (4 or 5 or 6) and the last two are slight differences on remote or batches but the same overall.
14' away!This Vizio D58u-D3 58" is what I have currently. I've always been music first so a tv is where I tend to sacrifice for better sound. My problem is that I sit over 14' from the screen and I have trouble seeing smaller details, especially for gaming. Stuff is just too small at my distance. Now based on what I have right now I think everything I've looked at so far would be a step up in PQ and definitely screen size. Budget is a factor. Period. I wish it wasn't but it is. I'm pretty firm on a minimum of 75" screen too so...
I did look at some short throw options... but I dunno. For daily use and regular tv watching? I need a screen too, right?14' away!
Have you considered a projector?
I think plasmas have a great picture. Good luck in finding an affordable 75" tho. Do they even make plasmas anymore?At 14 feet you may not notice the difference between series but I definitely still like things about my Panasonic 2009 54in plasma that my Samsung KS8000 2016 65in 4K LED doesn’t do as well. I sit 8 ft from the plasma in my living room and 9.5 ft from the LED in my den / small theater room. Eventually you don’t notice though as your brain adapts.
I think others are trying to temper your expectations. You definitely have to turn off “motion plus” and similar settings or you get this annoying “soap opera” effect. LOL![]()
Thank you! That will help as I search. I'm gonna look around a little more before I pull the trigger. I needed a "for dummies" breakdown like that from someone as knowledgeable as yourself. I really don't know my TVs and hate researching them. It'd take me weeks to absorb enough to be confident.
I did look at some short throw options... but I dunno. For daily use and regular tv watching? I need a screen too, right?
I have windows and a sliding glass door too. I did end up getting some blackout curtains, but still have regular vertical blinds on the screen door. I can darken it in here, but light still leaks through.
14' away!
Have you considered a projector?
I think something like $1200 for projector and screen would be the entry cost (verify this), but we're talking 110" screen!
Oof. Yeah, that's in the ballpark for what I found. A little more than I want to spend.14' away!
Have you considered a projector?
I think something like $1200 for projector and screen would be the entry cost (verify this), but we're talking 110" screen!
Nope they use too much electricity or some excuse like that. Always companies move around the money to chase it.I think plasmas have a great picture. Good luck in finding an affordable 75" tho. Do they even make plasmas anymore?
Yeah they don't compete with the lcd or oleds on that point but really not that bad, my audio systems consume more I'm pretty sure. Can't find an energy consumption spec in my plasma manuals, tho cnet calls it in the range of 229-330 watts depending on calibration.Nope they use too much electricity or some excuse like that. Always companies move around the money to chase it.![]()
I would have been happy with a couple 58in plasmas but I’m doing pretty well.Yeah they don't compete with the lcd or oleds on that point but really not that bad, my audio systems consume more I'm pretty sure. Can't find an energy consumption spec in my plasma manuals, tho cnet calls it in the range of 229-330 watts depending on calibration.
Was sorry to see them go out of production but understand they're more expensive to make, especially in light of the arrival of 4k; heavier, too I believe.I would have been happy with a couple 58in plasmas but I’m doing pretty well.![]()
We have an 55" 850D in the master and a 65" 900 series (forget the model letter of that one) in the sun room...for the most part, very pleased with both. I'd like a 75-80" in the loft at some point....the 60" seems a bit small sitting 12-13' away.There are a couple of these Sony XBR 850e available for $799 with no lines on the display...