New TV - Yes or No?

turbot1984 · 22 Dec 2022 at 16:35

So, my 2013 Sony HD 55 inch is still going strong, top spec, £2500 at the time, great picture, great sound.
Been out of the market so long, are current spec ones around the £1500 mark miles better?
Got the itch but quite attached to it, so only want to pull the pin out if there is a BIG improvement.
Any ones to look at? Cheers and have a good one ;-)

melmac · 22 Dec 2022 at 16:50

Go into any store and look at some TVs yourself?

If you aren't in a position to do that, buy any OLED 4K TV and be blown away. Actually I think you would be stunned by any 4K TV around the the £1500 mark compared to your old TV.

Begbie · 22 Dec 2022 at 16:50

turbot1984 said:
So, my 2013 Sony HD 55 inch is still going strong, top spec, £2500 at the time, great picture, great sound.
Been out of the market so long, are current spec ones around the £1500 mark miles better?
Got the itch but quite attached to it, so only want to pull the pin out if there is a BIG improvement.
Any ones to look at? Cheers and have a good one

If your going OLED, probably.

I might be in the minority here, but my old Panasonic Plasma was far superior to the new Sammy thing I have now.

Bad move, but the panny was failing and pretty innefcicent power wise.

turbot1984 · 22 Dec 2022 at 17:11

melmac said:
Go into any store and look at some TVs yourself?

Funnily enough there is a Richer Sounds at the end of my road ... will pop in tomorrow. Difficult comparing old a new thats the prob?

turbot1984 · 22 Dec 2022 at 17:21

I'll have butchers at this one, fancy sticking with Sony, anyone got one?

Sony BRAVIA XR65A75KU

Shop for Sony BRAVIA XR65A75KU 65 inch OLED 4K Ultra HD HDR Smart Google TV with Richer Sounds for a 6 Year Guarantee, expert advice and Lowest Prices Guaranteed

www.richersounds.com

stuman · 22 Dec 2022 at 19:18

I went from a 2016 lcd to a gx lg oled and was amazed. Like truly impressed. The biggest wow was high quality HDR.

If you buy one, watch the scene in oblivion where cruise falls into the old library - dark room, bright lasers - a great demo.

turbot1984 · 22 Dec 2022 at 19:30

stuman said:
I went from a 2016 lcd to a gx lg oled and was amazed. Like truly impressed. The biggest wow was high quality HDR.

If you buy one, watch the scene in oblivion where cruise falls into the old library - dark room, bright lasers - a great demo.

That's whats buggin me ... blurays on the old sony still look pin sharp ... stream stuff not so much. Thanks for advice tho ... looking forward to a demo.

stuman · 22 Dec 2022 at 19:34

turbot1984 said:
That's whats buggin me ... blurays on the old sony still look pin sharp ... stream stuff not so much. Thanks for advice tho ... looking forward to a demo.

Blue rays will look a bit better - but you will be able to experience 4k HDR content.

Try and get a demo in a dim room - not a currys special with ‘dynamic’ maide and 1500watts of lighting.

EdwardTeach · 22 Dec 2022 at 20:19

Go to a richer sounds or equivalent and have at a few screens. We upgraded from a top spec 2010 bravia to an LG cx55 and the difference was massive. Some of the BBC nature documentaries in 4k are incredibly stunning.

Kelt · 22 Dec 2022 at 20:35

I went from a Samsung 1080p plasma to a Samsung 4k QD OLED and the difference is very noticeable.

magicroundabout · 22 Dec 2022 at 22:08

Richer Sounds will be brilliant in advising yourself and will be happy to show demos of each TV.

But upgrading to a new OLED (I've the new LG C2 55") and to be exposed to Dolby Vision and stunning HDR content via various streaming services is magical.

melmac · 23 Dec 2022 at 13:23

turbot1984 said:
Funnily enough there is a Richer Sounds at the end of my road ... will pop in tomorrow. Difficult comparing old a new thats the prob?

Sorry, late reply. What I would do is watch a movie you like and know well. Maybe one you have on Bluray. And then bring the movie with you to Richersounds and use that to help you compare. It's not the same as comparing them side by side but it's something.

When you are in Richersounds, ask them to play some 4K HDR movies. Pacific Rim, The Avengers, Planet Earth II, 1917, Dunkirk are all good examples. If they don't have any of those movies, I am sure they will have something.

Good luck

let us know how you get on.

Simmz · 23 Dec 2022 at 13:29

Can give you a code for a 55" Panasonic LZ1500 for £1359. Bargain and that will blow your Sony out the water.

turbot1984 · 23 Dec 2022 at 14:22

Simmz said:
Can give you a code for a 55" Panasonic LZ1500 for £1359. Bargain and that will blow your Sony out the water.

Thanks, kind of set on a 65" as going into a big room.
No chance of getting to Richer Sounds with all the xmas prep, oh well.

Simmz · 23 Dec 2022 at 16:41

turbot1984 said:
Thanks, kind of set on a 65" as going into a big room.
No chance of getting to Richer Sounds with all the xmas prep, oh well.

£1785 for the 65" version

melmac · 23 Dec 2022 at 17:43

Simmz said:
£1785 for the 65" version

That's a fantastic price for that TV!!

Quartz · 23 Dec 2022 at 17:51

turbot1984 said:
So, my 2013 Sony HD 55 inch is still going strong

Plasma? Only OLED will be better. My VT55 is still going strong; granted I hardly use it. But really, what content do you watch? If you only watch HD videos then 4k will be wasted. And there are no 4k broadcast channels. Streaming's another matter, of course.

Kelt · 23 Dec 2022 at 17:56

Quartz said:
Plasma? Only OLED will be better. My VT55 is still going strong; granted I hardly use it. But really, what content do you watch? If you only watch HD videos then 4k will be wasted. And there are no 4k broadcast channels. Streaming's another matter, of course.

Yeh, I really liked my old sammy plasma, but my new QD OLED just blew it away in terms of PQ.

Cadder · 24 Dec 2022 at 13:29

turbot1984 said:
I'll have butchers at this one, fancy sticking with Sony, anyone got one?

Sony BRAVIA XR65A75KU

Shop for Sony BRAVIA XR65A75KU 65 inch OLED 4K Ultra HD HDR Smart Google TV with Richer Sounds for a 6 Year Guarantee, expert advice and Lowest Prices Guaranteed

www.richersounds.com

Just had a look at one of these in Curry's. They look brilliant. It's either this or an LG C2. I won't be gaming on it so no real need for the LG.
I'm leaning toward this - just waiting until January sales in hope they knock these down.
Not interested in the Samsungs.

@turbot1984 have you decided which you're going for?

Stu999 · 24 Dec 2022 at 15:12

Question: New TV?
Answer: Always yes.