The Best 55" (or Larger) TVs Available, Preferably <1.5k and Focus on PQ

LAlex0222 on 22/07/2020 - 14:59
Last edited 22/07/2020 - 15:07

Obligatory long time reader, first time poster introduction.

Looking to help a relo pick up a TV that would be used
- primarily for movies
- in a room where reflection shouldn't be too much of an issue
- with existing external speakers (so sound quality is irrelevant)

Preference for a well-known brand.

Am willing to go for just a bit more than 1.5k if I know that the difference is worth it.

Brick and mortar shop is a must, no grey imports.

I also have access to JB and TGG commercial accounts should that change the equation.

Cheers in advance.

Find Me A Bargain

Comments

  • Islund on 22/07/2020 - 15:30
    +2

    for a few dollars more the Sony X8500 65" is now $1,795 - perhaps the commercial accounts could help drop the price further?

    • ChadHominem on 22/07/2020 - 16:41
      +1

      https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/x850g

      Not sure if it's the same model, but it seems to be rated very poorly for movies due to the IPS panel having a low contrast ratio and lack of local dimming.

      I haven't kept up with pricing (and I don't know what kind of discounts you can get with commercial accounts) but for movies I'd recommend an OLED TV if you can afford it.
      If not, then a TV with a VA panel and lots of local dimming zones.
      If not, then a TV with a VA panel and a high contrast ratio.

      Basically, wouldn't recommend a TV with an IPS panel if movies are the primary use case

      • [Deactivated] on 22/07/2020 - 16:45
        +1

        What about a 65" for movies and sport? this any good?

        https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/samsung-tu8000-65-crystal…

        • ChadHominem on 22/07/2020 - 17:18
          +1

          Depends on your budget. It's good, not amazing.

      • lunchbox99 on 22/07/2020 - 16:58
        +1

        It's easy for enthusiasts to forget that not everyone into AV. An edge-lit LCD is more than good enough for the vast majority of people. They simply don't care about IPS vs VA vs OLED or local dimming vs edge lit.

        You also need to take rtings reviews in context. They are comparing against the best available. That doesn't mean lower scoring devices are objectively wrong for every user.

        • ChadHominem on 22/07/2020 - 17:17
          +1

          Just saying I personally wouldn't recommend a TV with an IPS panel for that use case. Not saying it's wrong

          OP seems to be looking for the best TV (within their budget) for movies in a space that doesn't have strong lighting for. IPS panels are noticeably grey rather than black in low light 🤗

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