 
|
Audio Asylum Thread Printer Get a view of an entire thread on one page |
For Sale Ads |
|
|
Audio Asylum Thread Printer Get a view of an entire thread on one page |
For Sale Ads |
71.49.6.186
In Reply to: RE: I sent back my 4K TV posted by Victor Khomenko on September 21, 2014 at 12:30:39
We have three new LED-driven LCD televisions (from Sony. Panasonic, and JVC) in various rooms and all deliver a very nice picture. But the 2014 (final generation) 65" Panasonic plasma in our dedicated theater room beats them all. Like all plasmas that I have examined over the years, the picture has a naturalness to it that LCDs to date cannot deliver.
Before they are all gone, I have been pondering whether I should purchase, test, and store away a Samsung 64" plasma in the event our Panasonic dies before a new technology arrives that pleases my eyes. Would you mind mentioning which Samsung model you purchased?
Follow Ups:
I would love to have gotten a Panny plasma set- It came down to me really wanting the non 3-D, 50", but had to compromise with D-wife and get the comparable LG plasma, due to limited funds at the time.
Still, the LG is pretty nice once calibrated. I an live with it (for now!)...
Cheers,
Dman
Analog Junkie
I think every home should have one!
It is a very good TV, as I started calibrating the two, I noticed right away how its picture was better. This was more revealing than just watching the movies on both.
However, I am already missing the larger screen, there is something to be said for that too!
Storing a set just in case might be too much, I think... in 3-5 years we should be able to buy an OLED TV's in that size, I hope. I would not touch them yet, but in 5 years I think they will resolve all their issues.
Thank you for the Samsung's model number. I agree it is a bit much to buy an expensive backup primary television. My concern was prompted by Sony stating a few months ago that OLED screens had too high a defect rate in production and that the company was closing shop on the technology.
When I purchased the Panasonic plasma last autumn, I anticipated it would eventually be replaced by an OLED television, hopefully one with a 70-80"+ screen. With Sony out of the OLED picture for the foreseeable future--and potentially other manufacturers as well--I am worried that our plasma TV may have to last quite a long time. It likely will be reliable for many years, but if it fails in maybe 3-6 years and cannot be repaired...uh, oh.
When we sent back an 82" Mitsubishi DLP, we had the downsizing withdrawal symptoms, too. We found it easier to readjust after moving our seats about two feet closer to the 65" Hitachi rear-projection television we were trying to replace.
I still have the Hitachi, which works like new, but it consumes a lot of needed garage space. I might keep the Hitachi as the emergency backup TV.
Best wishes on enjoying your new plasma!
Oh, I am enjoying it immensely! Thank you for best wishes!
I am almost at home with its smaller screen, it is becoming less of an issue quickly, as you get drawn into the picture, and I can't resist throwing different material at it! :-)
Yes, there have been conflicting storied on OLED, some actually claim that the quality levels are rising, citing the numbers like 80% or even more... but of course they still are uncertain about the longevity - which is totally important in expensive TV's.
But I am hopeful... I think 5 years is very long time by the electronic industry standards, and they should figure it out!
Victor,
How's the sound quality on that Sammy? All I can find in the specs is that it's downward firing 10w. I figured if the sound wasn't worth a poop you'dve sent it back before the Sony, but thought I'd ask. Contemplating the purchase of another TV for my wife's other home (a.k.a her mother's house) as the existing TV there is some ancient 25" CRT console. She's been hinting that she'd like me to accompany her more often when she goes up there for visits, and if I have nothing to do but watch TV while I'm there I'd at least like to have something decent. I've had some Sammy TV's in my past that had down right shitty audio ... although this being one of their flagship models I suspect they did audio properly.
Thanks
It is much worse than the Sony's. It is OK on news programs, but on films it can be a struggle - it sounds defused and not too intelligible, so I often end up using wireless headphones.
If you are possibly considering a plasma, Best Buy might have the floor samples, or open box, of Samsung 51" model, it is great, and can be had for under $1500.
Post a Followup:
| FAQ |
Post a Message! |
Forgot Password? |
|
||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||
This post is made possible by the generous support of people like you and our sponsors:
Top of Page ]
[ Contact Us ]
[ Support/Wish List ]
[ Copyright © 2025, Audio Asylum, all rights reserved ]
