Picked up a LG OLED55B6V

John Squire · 11 Mar 2017 at 12:00

VincentHanna said:
If he isn't a Sky customer at all (Inc broadband) then he will get a 2TB Sky Q box, Sky Q mini and basic package

The website then let's you order other packages such as Boxsets, Sports etc at half price.

I'm already a Sky Q customer - does anyone know whether my parents could use the free Sky Q offer to get it free for a year at their address but using my name??

Cheers

VincentHanna · 11 Mar 2017 at 14:07

Should be able to.

I actually signed up for Sky Q in my girlfriend's name. Though I had never had Sky TV, I was considered an existing customer because I had Sky broadband!

Belloni · 11 Mar 2017 at 19:31

Went into John Lewis today to show this to the missus to convince her we "need" to upgrade, they were showing the Rugby in poor quality, she wasn't convinced then we had to go!

Participant · 12 Mar 2017 at 07:25

My 55B6 has developed a 'cloudiness' in the bottom right section, visible only at certain levels of grey. Richer Sounds are swapping it out with a new one next week but it's still a bit concerning.

Efour · 12 Mar 2017 at 08:13

I've got one of these now 55 version. I'm thinking about some kind of keyboard touchpad thing.

Any recommendations or will most work?
Is it Bluetooth or network.
A link to something that works from ocuk would be good then I'll go look from my local supplier

Efour · 13 Mar 2017 at 11:36

Another dumb question. What Cable to connect the PC to the TV for some GTA5.

I have a 1070GTX. Should be acceptable.

VincentHanna · 13 Mar 2017 at 15:45

Any High Speed HDMI cable.

As long as it's close enough that the signal won't degrade.

VincentHanna · 15 Mar 2017 at 11:18

ViRuS2k said:
Well its official.....

Well those that are waiting like me on the HDR game mode + LAG 28ms fix will be waiting forever...

its been over a month now american b6 tvs have the firmware but we UK variants are still waiting on the firmware.....

looks like well anyway by the looks of this post on avforums
https://www.avforums.com/attachments/screenshot_20170208-174948-png.822388/

someone posted LG`s reply to there question about the firmware...
and seems the reply is well its like there not even working on releasing it....

its ******** thats what it is..... well if we UKers dont get this update soon or the info im reading is false and we do get it then great, but if we dont then this will be the last LG tv i purchase.

i think the problem is down to the REALTEC chipset they use in the UK variants
compared to LG`s own made chipset they use in AMERICAN variants ...... its either inferior to there`s or they only update there own tech....

either way im ****ed off and so should you guys from the UK be as well.... its like we are getting different updates depending on geo location from LG instead of the same features and updates to all variants....

sorry to go on and on like a broken record but sheesh...

Good news

https://www.forbes.com/sites/johnar...-long-suffering-european-gamers/#6fb428d967ed

marcus_667 · 15 Mar 2017 at 11:45

Participant said:
My 55B6 has developed a 'cloudiness' in the bottom right section, visible only at certain levels of grey. Richer Sounds are swapping it out with a new one next week but it's still a bit concerning.

screen burn fixer on youtube could fix this we have had a few in work like this that has worked.

also regarding FW i may be able to pull off LG service site no promises though.

Participant · 15 Mar 2017 at 13:06

marcus_667 said:
screen burn fixer on youtube could fix this we have had a few in work like this that has worked.

Good tip for when it's out of warranty in 6 years, but I've got absolutely no desire to fix an issue like this myself on a £2k TV.

Here's an image of the problem by the way:

The TV has now gone back and been replaced for a brand one new by Richer Sounds. Good fast customer service by the way; first time I've used them for anything and I was pleased with how they handled it.

Tefal · 17 Mar 2017 at 01:05

Thinking of grabbing the 65 inch version of this as there will probbaly be a price drop when the b7 comes out.

Do you think it worth taking the hit on price and getting the b7 kr is the b6 perfectly acceptable?

VincentHanna · 17 Mar 2017 at 10:23

B6 is great and LG have confirmed it'll be updated for Hybrid Log Gamma.

B7 starts at £4499 for the 65" version! And tests on the new LG OLED screens have revealed that peak brightness has barely changed.

https://www.avforums.com/news/lg-confirm-pricing-for-b7-c7-e7-g7-and-w7-oled-4k-tvs.13470

Tefal · 17 Mar 2017 at 11:20

B6 it is ^_^

Any idea on the launch date of the 7 as im hoping rhat will knock the 6 down a bit

Jist seen second week of april thanks

Beasty · 17 Mar 2017 at 14:15

Yeah April some time, the E7 is well over a grand more than I've paid for the E6, does look a little nicer but my missus is an accountant

kidloco · 18 Mar 2017 at 09:16

Participant said:
Good tip for when it's out of warranty in 6 years, but I've got absolutely no desire to fix an issue like this myself on a £2k TV.

Here's an image of the problem by the way:

The TV has now gone back and been replaced for a brand one new by Richer Sounds. Good fast customer service by the way; first time I've used them for anything and I was pleased with how they handled it.

That's good to know as I got my 65" B6 from RS. I've never had to deal with their customer services/returns, but that's very reassuring.

D3K · 18 Mar 2017 at 09:27

Down to £1699 at JL. Almost bit, but hoping it goes closer to £1500 before the refresh.

I may invest next week at this price though, that would guarantee a price match by JL if drops within the month.

MG42Maniac · 18 Mar 2017 at 10:04

£1700 is cheap, I paid £2000 back in November. I don't have any buyers remorse, it's a seriously good television.

John Squire · 18 Mar 2017 at 16:03

D3K said:
Down to £1699 at JL. Almost bit, but hoping it goes closer to £1500 before the refresh.

I may invest next week at this price though, that would guarantee a price match by JL if drops within the month.

Can you seem to see the page to buy both the TV and SH7 soundbar? Can see the text that says "Get a free SH7 with this TV" but can't find how to buy them both together.

Cheers

HungryHippos · 18 Mar 2017 at 19:03

VincentHanna said:
B6 is great and LG have confirmed it'll be updated for Hybrid Log Gamma.

B7 starts at £4499 for the 65" version! And tests on the new LG OLED screens have revealed that peak brightness has barely changed.

https://www.avforums.com/news/lg-confirm-pricing-for-b7-c7-e7-g7-and-w7-oled-4k-tvs.13470

Not bad, happy with the 65E6 at £3.2K then, the new one is going to be a lot more expensive for a time, and misses out on 3D.

Participant · 19 Mar 2017 at 07:33

What settings are B6 owners going with? I've borrowed the AV Forums recommended settings and it looked great with the rugby and a film last night, but just wondered if people had had success with any particular recommended settings from anywhere else.

I know every set is slightly different and calibration is the best way etc., but I'm not getting it calibrated as not a videophile, so looking for the next best thing.