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wee tee cee
01-08-2015, 18:00
I have a £500-600 budget. I have an old 42inch lcd lg telly which aint too bad BUT- Went round to a mates yesterday and saw a 65inch led monster. Expecting it to be ridiculous but the longer i watched the more i was impressed. The detail was quite a leap from what i have.

Now-do I go for a bigger panel OR 4K resolution of similar size. Dont really need smart stuff-just after a good image with bluray movies/dont watch much telly and only use freeview.

Advice please!!!

Gazjam
01-08-2015, 19:16
Tony,
Youve seen my 60" last time you were over, you'll be surprised how quick you get used to the size, so yeah, bigger is better.

Personally I wouldnt go 4K and youd be pushed to get one at your budget anyways.
Its good to have the higher resolution for bigger displays like projectors, but anything 60 or below...naa.

Best advice is look at Richer Sounds website....the go-to place when your after a new telly.
Couple of Billy Bargains...
http://www.richersounds.com/product/tv---all/lg/55lb630v/lg-55lb630v
http://www.richersounds.com/product/tv---all/panasonic/viera-tx55c320b/pana-tx55c320b


You get my PM about the cable bakeoff at yours btw?
Brian cant make next Saturday mate.

Gazjam
01-08-2015, 23:06
My bad...
inbox now cleared Tony! :)

wee tee cee
02-08-2015, 09:02
Thanks Gary- the screen technology has really moved on in the last 5-6 years....its quite bamboozling.

brian2957
02-08-2015, 09:30
Have a look in John Lewis mate . Most TVs have a free 5 year guarantee .

wee tee cee
02-08-2015, 16:26
Will do Brian. Was hoping somebody could advise me whether 4K was worth the money performance wise. I can get 40 inch panels in my budget to be honest that would do me size wise (or maybe a cheeky 48!!!)

struth
02-08-2015, 16:33
My son recently got a 60"( Bush?) from Argos. its huge but have to say the picture is very good for that size. was quite cheap too.

brian2957
02-08-2015, 16:35
I don't think there's a lot of 4K programmes transmitted at the moment mate so may be a waste of money just now .

wee tee cee
02-08-2015, 17:01
wasnt sure if the 4k sets did some upscaling malarkey!!! I only use cooncil telly and bluray so might just go BFO.( big fuck off).

brian2957
02-08-2015, 17:44
If I was just using Freeview I would spend some money on making sure I had the very best signal ( ie good aeriel positioned properly etc. ) I'm fairly sure you will reap benefits from this .

Eagle owl
02-10-2015, 10:45
I bought a 1080p 55 inch Sony Bravia earlier this year to replace a 10 year old 720p 42 inch Panasonic plasma and it's way better than the Panasonic.

wee tee cee
02-10-2015, 16:13
Plumped for a 49 inch LG from Richer sounds. The smart features are a bit overwhelming but the upgrade in picture quality is marvellous. The extra definition can be pretty cruel to some peoples complexion and make up requirements. The jump from LCD-LED is well worth it if you enjoy bluray movies.

Many thanks for all the advice....

skimminstones
03-10-2015, 15:17
been considering the same myself recently Currently have a 42" Phillips Hd ready tv ive had for about 6 or 7 years now. From everything ive read about 4k it seems the manufacturers arent agreeing to a certain standard so everyone seems to be advising not to bother with that yet, along with the lack of 4k content. So ive been considering a 50" sony LED one instead. Still not decided though.

wee tee cee
04-10-2015, 22:33
You know you want to.....the game has really moved on picture quality wise.

roob
24-11-2015, 19:16
been considering the same myself recently Currently have a 42" Phillips Hd ready tv ive had for about 6 or 7 years now. From everything ive read about 4k it seems the manufacturers arent agreeing to a certain standard so everyone seems to be advising not to bother with that yet, along with the lack of 4k content. So ive been considering a 50" sony LED one instead. Still not decided though.
Same thoughts here about 4k so I bought this Sony a month ago after reading many reviews it's a great tv when set up right, it was £900 when first released.
http://www.richersounds.com/product/tv---all/sony/bravia-kdl50w805c/sony-kdl50w805cbu
There's also a 55" for £100 more

struth
24-11-2015, 19:21
My biggest is 32"...and one I use downstairs ir only about 21" :lol: does me and pic is good enough for me... The boy got a 60" bush from argos earlier in year for under 300 and got a free soundbar... it was crap so gave it away but the pic on the telly is superb. very attractive tv with its thin silver bezel. Its like being at the bloody cinema:eek:

walpurgis
24-11-2015, 19:30
Got a 32" Toshiba in the den and a 40" Sony in the living room. They seem big enough. The wife thinks they're too big. There are a few smaller ones around the house.

I had two LGs pack up on me.

struth
24-11-2015, 19:37
Got a 32" Toshiba in the den and a 40" Sony in the living room. They seem big enough. The wife thinks they're too big. There are a few smaller ones around the house.

I had two LGs pack up on me.

Had an LG pack up on me too. it was dear and only lasted 6 years. pretty poor tbh so all are Samsung now I think