New TV prospects

papatom

Greetings all! And so, the upgrade bug is still with me. I'm looking to upgrade my current 49" LG 4K to something bigger and better. It does have HDR, but very basic and not HDR10 or WCG. I'm trying to fall under the following.criteria:

-Budget under $2000
-65" / 4K UHD / HDR10 / WCG
-40% gaming / 60% movies

I’ve come across the Sony XBR-65X930D and the Samsung UN65KS8000FXZA so far. Any other good recommendations?

Many thanks all!

txcoastal1

Wait till Superbowl ads come out.
After CES (Jan5th) Superbowl is used to liquidate out going stock for the new 2017 models

papatom

So the week of Jan 5th?

motorhead43026

Sony, all the way.

txcoastal1

papatom wrote: »

So the week of Jan 5th?

Mid January-Superbowl

Upstatemax

Sony is killing it right now.

My "budget" 55" 4k that I picked up for my 2ch room blew me away with its picture quality. I think it picked it up for $1k, it kills my buddies Samsung that he paid much more for.

tonyb

Yep, Sony would be my vote too. Paid 1100 for my 55 in. 850c 4k set and happy as can be with it. Coming off a Pioneer Kuro too, so that should say somethin'.

codycatalist

I have a Samsung 4k UHD and it is great! I have heard Sony's picture quality is better however.

cfrizz

Sony tv all the way, their pictures just can't be beat. Well worth extra money.

txcoastal1

Of course there are many levels and many budgets. One of the 1st flaws I look for when first walking in the door and looking at a wall of TVs is Tvs with brighter edges....This issue is "edge lighting" due to the technology used for the display

Conradicles

Just read Sony is releasing two OLED TVs in 2017. We may want to wait!

txcoastal1

Conradicles wrote: »

Just read Sony is releasing two OLED TVs in 2017. We may want to wait!

http://www.forbes.com/sites/johnarcher/2016/12/06/sony-oled-tvs-are-definitely-launching-in-2017-surprising-new-details-emerge/#3659f936bcc0

Upstatemax

Conradicles wrote: »

Just read Sony is releasing two OLED TVs in 2017. We may want to wait!

Highly doubt they are going to come in under the $2k budget though!

But I'm excited to see other companies getting into OLED. I will no longer buy anything made by LG.

polkfarmboy

I would go for the Samsung 6300 70 inch 4 k with her and low millisecond response time for games at $750

polkfarmboy

Apple auto fill! I am done editing everything I say and from now on just gona leave goofy posts lol.

papatom

Thank you guys for the suggestions! It's a toss up between the 930d and the ks8000; both 65". Going to take s lookie tomorrow night to compare.

papatom

Hey guys, I wanted to add in the OP but since you cannot edit it anymore, I want to say that I would be sitting approximately 8 feet from the TV.

With that in mind, would a 60" suffice?

Legender

Check out this tool for determining size vs. distance.
http://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/by-size/size-to-distance-relationship

Good site for all around good information as @dskip noted above.

Legender

Ok... went and played with the tool... I don't really agree with it. I don't think you need to sit as close as it recommends. But interesting still. I think it's personal preference. And some eyes are better, older, younger, worse, bluer than others. As always YMMV.

papatom

Thanks guys!

polkfarmboy

I am screaming (need a 4K display) after getting a high end pic but all the experts have been saying to wait u til this years CES to pull the trigger. I want HDR and 70 inch with ultra low millisecond response time for gaming.

DLP may get some goodies this year as Texas Instruments has invented a 4K chip so expect to see cheap... Errrrrr slp projectors hitting the market.

How awesome would t be to get a 170 inch 235 aspect image on the wall in 4 k for less than $2000.

papatom

Went to Best Buy with the wife tonight and compared the 930d vs. KS8000. We were EXTREMELY impressed with the Samsung over the Sony. We shall see over the next couple days or week.

mrloren

If you like the Samsung get it at Costco. Toss in the 5 year warranty for like $90 and don't worry.

My neighbor had a 52" he got from there. 4 years later his wife somehow spilled water on it ad trashed it. One phone call and the next day the tech showed up and said yup trashed. Tech made a call, two days later FedEx showed up with a new 55".

tonyb

mrloren wrote: »

If you like the Samsung get it at Costco. Toss in the 5 year warranty for like $90 and don't worry.

My neighbor had a 52" he got from there. 4 years later his wife somehow spilled water on it ad trashed it. One phone call and the next day the tech showed up and said yup trashed. Tech made a call, two days later FedEx showed up with a new 55".

mrloren wrote: »

If you like the Samsung get it at Costco. Toss in the 5 year warranty for like $90 and don't worry.

My neighbor had a 52" he got from there. 4 years later his wife somehow spilled water on it ad trashed it. One phone call and the next day the tech showed up and said yup trashed. Tech made a call, two days later FedEx showed up with a new 55".

That's as good as it gets for warranty service. I'm surprised too because Samsung is not known for excellent customer service. Matter of fact, none of the brands excel at it.

Costco however, is...they stand behind whatever they sell.

mrloren

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That's as good as it gets for warranty service. I'm surprised too because Samsung is not known for excellent customer service. Matter of fact, none of the brands excel at it.

Costco however, is...they stand behind whatever they sell.[/quote]

For the Costco warranty, it not Samsung, the number goes to Costco.

BlueFox

Just be glad the Samsung doesn't explode. Between their phone and washing machine they have a pretty good PR problem, and it might lead to some good deals. Sort of like after Volkswagen got caught cheating on the emissions test. LOL. I have to admit that I did like that cheat.

mrloren

BlueFox wrote: »

Just be glad the Samsung doesn't explode. Between their phone and washing machine they have a pretty good PR problem, and it might lead to some good deals. Sort of like after Volkswagen got caught cheating on the emissions test. LOL. I have to admit that I did like that cheat.

So did my boss, her VW had 120k on it and VW gave her 19K for it, she only paid $27k for it.

papatom

Alright guys, so after spending most of the weekend between two best buys, we've decided on and purchased the KS8000. We were ready to pull the trigger on the 930D, but in the end it came down to price and the small advantages the 930D had, just wasn't justifiable. Once we got home, we watched xmen apocalypse on 4K disc and were blown away. Very happy with our purchase.

Only caveat is my wall mount kit only came with 20mm M8 screws and the Samsung requires 45mm M8 screws. Hoping Lowes or Home Depot have those.

tonyp063

Only caveat is my wall mount kit only came with 20mm M8 screws and the Samsung requires 45mm M8 screws. Hoping Lowes or Home Depot have those.

I have the same tv (Costco version) & I can tell you Home Despot & Lowes don't have the correct 8mm screws.
Ace Hardware, however, *does*

txcoastal1

Find a Fastenal

papatom

Quick update....Home Depot had 8M 45mm screws...only 3 of them. Identical to what came with my wall mount. Lowes had one, but it was 50mm. Since that one stuck out a hair, i used a 5/16 washer to really snug and secure it. Worked like a charm. TV is mounted perfectly.