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.
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I have two older mid-line models and they're both going strong at three and five years, have been moved rooms and houses so they haven't had a set up and leave in place life. No issues with them at all for what it's worth. The newer QM7/8/9 series do look nice, I almost regret not going with an 85" TCL in the basement.
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I have two older mid-line models and they're both going strong at three and five years, have been moved rooms and houses so they haven't had a set up and leave in place life. No issues with them at all for what it's worth. The newer QM7/8/9 series do look nice, I almost regret not going with an 85" TCL in the basement.
I will make my way over to Best Buy at some point and get my eyes on them and the remote in my hand.Dan
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This might not be relevant to the higher end models, but here goes. I have 3 TCL TVs. Number one is a 55". More than 5 years old. Used for Xbox gaming. Two is a 40". Son's dorm room. 3, 32" mounted in my garage. Sees temps ranging from 100 degrees plus to less than freezing. Watching it right now. No issues with any of them. I'm not really a videofile, but all have worked flawlessly. I have no complaints.
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Hot take - don’t get too caught up in resolution and/or razor sharp images. Some of these screens now are so hyper-sharp that they look ridiculous. Consider that many 4k disc transfers are actually adding in film grain to create a more “film like” image.
I focus more on contrast and longevity. Virtually all new screens have no trouble with accurate color and brightness. I’ve had excellent luck with my daughter’s TCL (6ish years). In the rest of the house we’ve had excellent luck with Vizeo (multiple sets dating back 14ish years) and Samsung is excellent too - HT 75” going on 5 years.“Human beings are born with different capacities. If they are free, they are not equal. And if they are equal, they are not free.”
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^ What daddy said.
TV's nowadays all have great picture and detail. That last minutia is not worth the crazy prices unless one has an unlimited budget, I'm out.
Most of my watching is sports with a couple O news channels.
With my watching habits I look for processing. Fast motion w/minimal blur and digitizing.
If one mostly watches movies... the TV world is your Oyster.
I just landed a 65" plasma built in 2013, with 3,500 hours of usage.
Will be ready for the Foosball Playoffs and the Super Bowl, minus the BS half-time SB show.
Last good half-time show we watched, in the Super Bowl, was Bruno Mars and... ain't a Mars fan cept one song. -
It is remarkable what picture quality is available these days for not much money even with the better known brands. A 50 inch Samsung QLED set for under $400, for example.
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_30550Q7FA/Samsung-QN50Q7F-50.html?tp=60890
