TCL Tv's
mantis
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in Electronics
Hello everyone,
I have been hearing some good things about the TCL brand as of late. I have not payed attention to them. I carry LG, Sony and Samsung, Sunbrite TV's. I saw no need to explore other brands as the brands I have satisfy my needs.
Anyway they have these new 7 8 and 9 series TV's which are supposed to be pretty damn awesome. I was considering ordering one and test driving it.
Any thoughts experiences with the brand?
I have been hearing some good things about the TCL brand as of late. I have not payed attention to them. I carry LG, Sony and Samsung, Sunbrite TV's. I saw no need to explore other brands as the brands I have satisfy my needs.
Anyway they have these new 7 8 and 9 series TV's which are supposed to be pretty damn awesome. I was considering ordering one and test driving it.
Any thoughts experiences with the brand?
Dan
My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.
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The feedback I've seen always suggests questionable reliability more than performance- Not Tom ::::::: Any system can play Diana Krall. Only the best can play Limp Bizkit.
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Maybe for a cheap bedroom TV or a workout room. I wouldn't have it as my main viewing set.
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I'd pick a Vizio first.
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I'd pick a Vizio first.
Did you know Vizio got bought out by Walmart? Yep. Future models will require you to login to your Walmart account to complete setup. As if they don't harness enough personal info on your shopping habits. I was part of beta testing for that. -
So it was all your fault....
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The decision was made before I tested. I expressed my strong dislike for that and indicated I would probably avoid the brand because of it.
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Haven't seen a TCL at home but I read a review of lower cost TV options and they said the same thing about TCL as they did about Hisense. It's hit-or-miss from a picture standpoint. Some are a great value and some are not.
I have a Hisense that I am surprised how good it looks for what I paid for it. YMMV -
I understand TCL may still be the second largest selling TV brand globally and they have manufactured panels for other companies. But then Samsung and LG manufactured panels are also used by others. There is a degree of sharing that goes on in that industry.
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The higher end TCL and Hisense models might fall just short of the equivalent higher end brands performance, but they are no slouches. I bought the 2nd from the top and 3rd from the top (for a secondary TV) Hisense at Costco and so far it has been fantastic and it was $300-500 cheaper than the equivalent top name brand.
I will preface my comments by stating I don't take my TV as seriously as my audio purchases. I want something that performs well while watching sports, but it doesn't need to be the most current, cutting edge piece of gear. I never buy the bottom models, usually the 2nd from the top.
I don't watch Blu-ray discs and I don't subscribe to 4K streaming services, etc. Some Amazon streaming comes in 4K, etc. Something that performs well is fine. Again not the bottom of the pack.
The biggest thing is to decide if you want an Amazon or Google based TV. I opted for Google.
I suppose the reliability might be a concern, but I will say every piece of Samdung I've owned has been a reliability nightmare. I will NEVER buy anything Samsung again.
We had Vizio for about 6 years prior to the new Hisense and it was again the 2nd or 3rd from in the top line. The Android remote pad gave out early on, but other than that it is a good, reliable TV. Still using it as a 3rd TV, but using the Android app to stream only (Netflix and Amazon).
So far over a year in and both Hisense TV's work very well. TCL and Hisense are very similar that's why I chimed in.
I continue to have issues with my Samsung computer monitor. I have to unplug the HDMI cable constantly to get a picture.
YMMV
H9"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Puritan Audio PSM136 Pwr Condtioner & Classic PC's | Legend L600 | Roon Nucleus 1 w/LPS - Tubes add soul! -
TCL & Hisense have upped their game, especially in their higher models.
Can go wrong with either.
