Topic: Television buying

[PaulF]

Thanks everyone - feels like a lot of research to do!

The Xbox hasn't been switched on for a year I would say but magically every Christmas that comes around the idea of 'a new xbox' is floated as a present idea! Doesn't use the thing so I am hoping that goes away. But that's all good info above - appreciate it.

That's quite a lot of money to spend on a console txt won't be used to justify an expensive telly. Do it.

[Ciara (with a capital "C")]

That's quite a lot of money to spend on a console txt won't be used to justify an expensive telly. Do it.

What does that mean in English haha?

Sounds like you're saying buy a tv and prirotise the watching tv bit without worrying about getting one for gaming?

[Claire.]

I’ve connected up a Blu-ray player to the telly and the colours look all fucked up, almost like its inverted or a blue cast on it, is that likely to be the hdmi cable is fucked?

All I want to do is watch the thick of it and it’s been a right pain, bought the dvds, then had to order a replacement remote and now this bollocks 🤣

[ScouserAtHeart]

I’ve connected up a Blu-ray player to the telly and the colours look all fucked up, almost like its inverted or a blue cast on it, is that likely to be the hdmi cable is fucked?

All I want to do is watch the thick of it and it’s been a right pain, bought the dvds, then had to order a replacement remote and now this bollocks 🤣

Hopefully it's just the cable and not the HDMI ports on either the player or the TV. Those are basically unfixable

[duvva 💅]

I’ve connected up a Blu-ray player to the telly and the colours look all fucked up, almost like its inverted or a blue cast on it, is that likely to be the hdmi cable is fucked?

All I want to do is watch the thick of it and it’s been a right pain, bought the dvds, then had to order a replacement remote and now this bollocks 🤣

Have you got a different HDMI lead so you can check that? HDMI leads can be flakey and aren’t always that hardy

[Graeme]

Another random thought is the TV has got HDR enabled for that input and the content is SDR. That can really mess with the colours.

[Claire.]

I should have another cable somewhere, does the cable being a newer spec make a difference? The telly is 4K and bought all new hdmis for it, could also be hdr. I’m gonna end up buying a new player aren’t I 😂

[duvva 💅]

I should have another cable somewhere, does the cable being a newer spec make a difference? The telly is 4K and bought all new hdmis for it, could also be hdr. I’m gonna end up buying a new player aren’t I 😂

Shouldn’t make a difference they are backwards compatible. HDMI leads are easily damaged though so I’d still be hopeful it’s that.

[Claire.]

Tried a different cable, was the same so I've moved it upstairs today and tried a different output to rule out the port/settings on the main tv, and it's the same messed up colours.

It's switching black for magenta and I can't work out what the other switch is, but things I'd maybe expect to be white are sorta blue. Went through all the settings on it and couldn't find anything that made a difference. Think it's just fucked.

[naYoRHa2b]

Just got myself the C3, long overdue but what an impressive piece of kit it is. Will enjoy going back through my catalogue of games.

[owens_2k]

My daughter needs a new 40" for her room, doesn't need all the bells and whistles but needs to have disney+, netflix etc. Will any smart TV be able to have these installed?

[WhereAngelsPlay]

My daughter needs a new 40" for her room, doesn't need all the bells and whistles but needs to have disney+, netflix etc. Will any smart TV be able to have these installed?

Yeah, even the cheap ones.

[owens_2k]

Yeah, even the cheap ones.

Nice one. Hisense it is then! 

[WhereAngelsPlay]

Nice one. Hisense it is then! 

Have a look at the tcl, their cheaper ones have better remotes.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TCL-40S5209K-Television-Compatible-Chromecast/dp/B0BHDLW9FC

[ScottScott]

Have a look at the tcl, their cheaper ones have better remotes.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/TCL-40S5209K-Television-Compatible-Chromecast/dp/B0BHDLW9FC

It's my only annoyance with Hisense TVs, their remotes are poor. Got 3 around the house and every single one could be better

[F-T-9]

Need a bit of advice. I've got an LG C2 but was thinking about getting a soundbar too for a bit of a cinematic experience. Does a soundbar significantly improve the audio over the inbuilt speakers on the C2? Don't wanna splash out if there's not a big improvement.

[Graeme]

I have the Sonos Arc with my LG C Series. Night and day.

[duvva 💅]

Even a half decent soundbar should make a difference over the audio you get out of a tv, regardless of how good the tv is.

They’re so thin these days it’s difficult so get decent speakers in them even the Sony ones that use the screen will be bested by a decent soundbar

[zero zero]

Need a bit of advice. I've got an LG C2 but was thinking about getting a soundbar too for a bit of a cinematic experience. Does a soundbar significantly improve the audio over the inbuilt speakers on the C2? Don't wanna splash out if there's not a big improvement.

I've got a cheap(ish) one from Denon and it's a massive improvement, especially the bass.

[blert596]

After some recommendations for upgrading from a Hisense 65 inch (an old model)  to a 77 inch.

Ideally I'd like a Samsung with a one connect box but deffo cant stretch to 3k and odd for the latest one. But deffo want something that will go flat on the wall with a minimal edge. Im not adverse to chasing the wall to run the minimal cable(s). I dont like the Frame.

The telly will be used for normal viewing, mainly through a firestick but also some VM tv. Can go around the 2k price range.

Any recommendations appreciated

[owens_2k]

Is there much difference between these two?

43" 4K TCL (https://www.amazon.co.uk/TCL-Bezeless-Freeview-compatible-assistant/dp/B0BJF7L9R4?ref_=ast_sto_dp&th=1&psc=1)

&

43" UHD Hisense (https://www.currys.co.uk/products/hisense-43a6ktuk-43-smart-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-led-tv-with-amazon-alexa-10250220.html?q=HISENSE%2043A6KTUK%2043%22)

They are similar price but the Hisense is LED.

[Graeme]

They’ll both be LED backlit.

I’d opt for the Hisense out of the two based solely on the fact we’ve had one as a bedroom TV and it was fine.

[Red_Irishman]

Hi lads, looking to purchase a 65in TV for a new home.

What should I be on the look out for? Is OLED now the best screen type to be buying? Also, what make/model should I consider?

Budget between 1 and 2k. Not arsed about smart functionality as I will be using an Apple TV box. Any help is appreciated 

[Graeme]

LG OLED all the way for me!

[Schmidt]

Hi lads, looking to purchase a 65in TV for a new home.

What should I be on the look out for? Is OLED now the best screen type to be buying? Also, what make/model should I consider?

Budget between 1 and 2k. Not arsed about smart functionality as I will be using an Apple TV box. Any help is appreciated 

I have the LG C2 OLED from last year and it's pretty great. The C3 is currently £1500 at John Lewis (their warranty is good and you can get it with zero interest credit). The C4 just came out and is £2700 for the same size, it was a similar situation for me a year ago as I bought the C2 for £1800 while the C3 had just released for close to £3k.

Probably worth deciding soon as I'm guessing the C3 won't be getting restocked once it's sold out.

https://www.johnlewis.com/lg-oled65c34la-2023-oled-hdr-4k-ultra-hd-smart-tv-65-inch-with-freeview-play-freesat-hd-dolby-atmos-dark-titan-silver/p110156727

The one negative I have with it is that the TV wants to update quite often and by default it'll potentially record your voice. You can stop it recording you but that'll also disable voice control. I assume both of these are true for all "smart" TV's but I haven't done enough research to confirm.

[jonnypb]

Hi lads, looking to purchase a 65in TV for a new home.

What should I be on the look out for? Is OLED now the best screen type to be buying? Also, what make/model should I consider?

Budget between 1 and 2k. Not arsed about smart functionality as I will be using an Apple TV box. Any help is appreciated 

I picked the Samsung QLED QN94 over an LG OLED C1/C2 around 18 months ago and it’s fantastic.

If I were to get one now then I’d probably be looking at the LG OLED C3, especially if the C4 is just released.

Reason I went for the QLED over the OLED at the time was because the LG C1 had screenburn issues and the C2 was a panel lottery as to what screen you’d get. There was one panel more prone to screenburn, but some of the C2’s had the updated panel which was in the more expensive G series which more or less eliminated the risk of screenburn.

The other reason was that the OLED panels were a lot darker if you watched HDR content, which would be an issue for me as my room is quite bright, although this wouldn’t be as much as an issue at night in a dark room.

Now will be a good time to look as this years models are coming out now, so you may get a decent deal on one of last years models and places often do deals before a football tournament.

Looks like this ended yesterday, but gives you an idea of what you can pick one up for.

https://www.hotukdeals.com/share-deal-from-app/4351748

[Red_Irishman]

Thanks guys, great info above. So based on recommendations above I priced the LG OLED 65 C3 at £1378 and G3 at £1616.

There looks a not viable different in the brightness and sharpness between the G3 and the C3, G3 being better. But if I seen the C3 only on its own I think I’d be pleased with it. They had the two side by side.

[gazzalfc]

Rtings do some great reviews on the flagship TV's and go into so much detail.