Anyone own a 4K Television (2 Viewers)

[Phil Elliott]

I have never used any modes for what I'm watching. I look up the settings on avsforums that people have after getting their display calibrated and then never change it.

agree. For most people its hard to adjust to the settings that give the accurate colors, which end up showing more gold/yellow tones instead compared to the intense blue tones on the tv's on display in the stores.

 

[joffer]

I have the 65inch B7 and the 55 inch Q9.  I don't notice any lag in the sports.

In fact, the B7 in sport mode for football kind of sucks, TBH.  The ball hollows out (disappears/is erased) when it is thrown.  Super annoying.  Problem doesn't happen in Technicolor setting but I like it a bit brighter for sports.

The Q9 is awesome for sports.

yeah, don't use sport mode

 

[Otis]

This Samsung The Frame TV is totally awesome. It really looks like a picture on the wall. Highly recommend. 

 

[rail]

This Samsung The Frame TV is totally awesome. It really looks like a picture on the wall. Highly recommend. 

How is the actual TV picture performance? This appear to be good enough to use as a daily tv in addition to the art stuff? 

 

[Otis]

How is the actual TV picture performance? This appear to be good enough to use as a daily tv in addition to the art stuff? 

For me yes. It’s not like an OLED or anything but looks like all my other Samsung TVs. Solid picture.  But again I’m not a hardcore TV guy. 

 

[rail]

For me yes. It’s not like an OLED or anything but looks like all my other Samsung TVs. Solid picture.  But again I’m not a hardcore TV guy. 

Thanks.

This would be my first 4K tv, so picture may be good enough for me too. Don't need the best thing out there. The art part appeals to me, just been wondering if that's worth it.

 

[Otis]

Thanks.

This would be my first 4K tv, so picture may be good enough for me too. Don't need the best thing out there. The art part appeals to me, just been wondering if that's worth it.

At the half price deal I got, feels totally worth it. Again, in part because it’s a formal living room where we don’t frequently watch TV. Perfect for this. 

 

[Otis]

Here are some pics to give you an idea of what it looks like. 

https://imgur.com/gallery/D2Lndor

 

[Otis]

By the way, I should note it also comes in the box with a custom wall mount that mounts the TV flat against the wall.  It was actually one of the easiest installs I've done, and it looks great hanging tight against the wall like that.

 

[flapgreen]

Here are some pics to give you an idea of what it looks like. 

https://imgur.com/gallery/D2Lndor

Otis lives with Chet in The Biltmore. 

 

[flapgreen]

Ended up going with the 65' Sony x900f LED and a Yamaha YAS-207 soundbar.  Came in right at 2K.

 

[ILUVBEER99]

Here are some pics to give you an idea of what it looks like. 

https://imgur.com/gallery/D2Lndor

is the picture of horses the TV?  i'm not following.

 

[Otis]

is the picture of horses the TV?  i'm not following.

Yes 

 

[randall146]

Anyone want to find me a TV to purchase this weekend?

Its for the living room, replacing a 43” LG plasma that’s on the fritz and too small. The new one needs to be 65” and around $1000. 

Primary uses are 1) sports; 2) gaming; and a distant 3) movies

It will sit on a wall directly across and 10’ away from a couch. Behind the couch is an East-facing window, but it never gets direct sunlight. The TV will sit on a stand for now  

I’m a BJ’s member, but have all the big box stores nearby. 

I can also buy a reasonable soundbar if recommended

Thanks friends!

 

[Otis]

This Samsung The Frame TV is totally awesome. It really looks like a picture on the wall. Highly recommend. 

My FIL visited this weekend. In our living room he looked up and says “wow, got rid of the TV in here huh.”  He had no idea the Frame TV was not a painting or photo. Was blown away. Thing is great. 

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Anyone want to find me a TV to purchase this weekend?

Its for the living room, replacing a 43” LG plasma that’s on the fritz and too small. The new one needs to be 65” and around $1000. 

Primary uses are 1) sports; 2) gaming; and a distant 3) movies

It will sit on a wall directly across and 10’ away from a couch. Behind the couch is an East-facing window, but it never gets direct sunlight. The TV will sit on a stand for now  

I’m a BJ’s member, but have all the big box stores nearby. 

I can also buy a reasonable soundbar if recommended

Thanks friends!

Some others can chime in on sports, but I have the previous version of this TCL and it is great. Considered one of the best buys for picture quality. Sound sucks, so you would definitely need a sound bar or stereo system. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/tcl-65-class-led-6-series-2160p-smart-4k-uhd-tv-with-hdr-roku-tv/6204551.p?skuId=6204551. Also, here is a great review, and a good resource to look for TV's that are great with sports. https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/6-series-r617-2018.

Edit to add: this is a Roku TV. I like it, but some folks may not.

 

[Kilgore Trout]

TV's rated best by Sports: https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/best/by-usage/sports

 

[Mile High]

Some others can chime in on sports, but I have the previous version of this TCL and it is great. Considered one of the best buys for picture quality. Sound sucks, so you would definitely need a sound bar or stereo system. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/tcl-65-class-led-6-series-2160p-smart-4k-uhd-tv-with-hdr-roku-tv/6204551.p?skuId=6204551. Also, here is a great review, and a good resource to look for TV's that are great with sports. https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/6-series-r617-2018.

Edit to add: this is a Roku TV. I like it, but some folks may not.

Those TCL TVs are a great value. I have the 55 inch one.  They get good reviews for gaming.

 

[randall146]

Thanks guys

 

[Otis]

We have two TCLs in my house. For cord cutters especially it’s a no brainer. The 65” picture is fantastic. 

 

[shadyridr]

Some others can chime in on sports, but I have the previous version of this TCL and it is great. Considered one of the best buys for picture quality. Sound sucks, so you would definitely need a sound bar or stereo system. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/tcl-65-class-led-6-series-2160p-smart-4k-uhd-tv-with-hdr-roku-tv/6204551.p?skuId=6204551. Also, here is a great review, and a good resource to look for TV's that are great with sports. https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/6-series-r617-2018.

Edit to add: this is a Roku TV. I like it, but some folks may not.

Thanks I just bought it. Great reviews and $700! Wow. Now I need a sound bar

 

[flapgreen]

Thanks I just bought it. Great reviews and $700! Wow. Now I need a sound bar

https://www.crutchfield.com/S-asqmimKMSw3/p_022YAS207/Yamaha-YAS-207.html?XVINQ=GLX&awkw=323897697740&awat=pla&awnw=g&awcr=200278859915&awdv=m&awug=9013118&gclid=Cj0KCQjwrJ7nBRD5ARIsAATMxstxQC6qYehcvthVmLu7_UEezoIdpATMplmNMPTlJ7sKUUPd4qc6vakaAnLvEALw_wcB

 

[Mile High]

Thanks I just bought it. Great reviews and $700! Wow. Now I need a sound bar

Make sure you get the Roku app. You can really fine tune the picture quality from the app. 

 

[Titans_fan]

Thanks I just bought it. Great reviews and $700! Wow. Now I need a sound bar

If it's not too late, you can get the same TV with a voice-enabled remote from Amazon for the same price.  The remote is the only difference between the two, but the ability to search by voice might be worth the hassle.

https://www.amazon.com/TCL-65R617-65-Inch-Ultra-Smart/dp/B079NJMFL8/ref=sxin_2_osp22-0b4abee7_cov?ascsubtag=0b4abee7-5829-417c-8ac5-72c3ee977c65&creativeASIN=B079NJMFL8&cv_ct_id=amzn1.osp.0b4abee7-5829-417c-8ac5-72c3ee977c65&cv_ct_pg=search&cv_ct_wn=osp-search&keywords=65r617&linkCode=oas&pd_rd_i=B079NJMFL8&pd_rd_r=f9f840d4-249e-4d24-989e-e06184de76b4&pd_rd_w=BLsgB&pd_rd_wg=AJWNG&pf_rd_p=43ba9e17-96f5-4491-b054-e546013f7dc4&pf_rd_r=NC64MHCYQS9HD2S94VYN&qid=1558709329&s=gateway&tag=reviewedoap-20

 

[shadyridr]

If it's not too late, you can get the same TV with a voice-enabled remote from Amazon for the same price.  The remote is the only difference between the two, but the ability to search by voice might be worth the hassle.

https://www.amazon.com/TCL-65R617-65-Inch-Ultra-Smart/dp/B079NJMFL8/ref=sxin_2_osp22-0b4abee7_cov?ascsubtag=0b4abee7-5829-417c-8ac5-72c3ee977c65&creativeASIN=B079NJMFL8&cv_ct_id=amzn1.osp.0b4abee7-5829-417c-8ac5-72c3ee977c65&cv_ct_pg=search&cv_ct_wn=osp-search&keywords=65r617&linkCode=oas&pd_rd_i=B079NJMFL8&pd_rd_r=f9f840d4-249e-4d24-989e-e06184de76b4&pd_rd_w=BLsgB&pd_rd_wg=AJWNG&pf_rd_p=43ba9e17-96f5-4491-b054-e546013f7dc4&pf_rd_r=NC64MHCYQS9HD2S94VYN&qid=1558709329&s=gateway&tag=reviewedoap-20

Hmm thats weird. When I checked Amazon it was $100 more expensive. Oh well. Most of my viewing habits are Fios anyway

 

[shadyridr]

If it's not too late, you can get the same TV with a voice-enabled remote from Amazon for the same price.  The remote is the only difference between the two, but the ability to search by voice might be worth the hassle.

https://www.amazon.com/TCL-65R617-65-Inch-Ultra-Smart/dp/B079NJMFL8/ref=sxin_2_osp22-0b4abee7_cov?ascsubtag=0b4abee7-5829-417c-8ac5-72c3ee977c65&creativeASIN=B079NJMFL8&cv_ct_id=amzn1.osp.0b4abee7-5829-417c-8ac5-72c3ee977c65&cv_ct_pg=search&cv_ct_wn=osp-search&keywords=65r617&linkCode=oas&pd_rd_i=B079NJMFL8&pd_rd_r=f9f840d4-249e-4d24-989e-e06184de76b4&pd_rd_w=BLsgB&pd_rd_wg=AJWNG&pf_rd_p=43ba9e17-96f5-4491-b054-e546013f7dc4&pf_rd_r=NC64MHCYQS9HD2S94VYN&qid=1558709329&s=gateway&tag=reviewedoap-20

Actually I was able to cancel my Best Buy order and get it from Amazon with 5% off! Thanks!

 

[joffer]

Here are some pics to give you an idea of what it looks like. 

https://imgur.com/gallery/D2Lndor

im a tv nerd and that’s pretty cool

 

[randall146]

Hmm thats weird. When I checked Amazon it was $100 more expensive. Oh well. Most of my viewing habits are Fios anyway

It’s showing a price of $819 for me at that amazon link 

 

[zoonation]

Anyone want to find me a TV to purchase this weekend?

Its for the living room, replacing a 43” LG plasma that’s on the fritz and too small. The new one needs to be 65” and around $1000. 

Primary uses are 1) sports; 2) gaming; and a distant 3) movies

It will sit on a wall directly across and 10’ away from a couch. Behind the couch is an East-facing window, but it never gets direct sunlight. The TV will sit on a stand for now  

I’m a BJ’s member, but have all the big box stores nearby. 

I can also buy a reasonable soundbar if recommended

Thanks friends!

I suggest doing some research on this site:  https://www.rtings.com/

They are really good at recommending options for every price point.

 

[shadyridr]

It’s showing a price of $819 for me at that amazon link 

It must've went up since I purchased

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Thanks I just bought it. Great reviews and $700! Wow. Now I need a sound bar

One thing I failed to mention. The first TV I got had a bad screen. It was as if the screen had a warp in it. Took it back and the second one was fine. Be sure to check the screen thouroughly (I noticed it prominently when I had my PS4 on with the light blue background). Also, I used RTings recommended settings using the Roku app as @Mile High mentioned.   https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/6-series-r617-2018/settings

 

[thecatch]

Some others can chime in on sports, but I have the previous version of this TCL and it is great. Considered one of the best buys for picture quality. Sound sucks, so you would definitely need a sound bar or stereo system. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/tcl-65-class-led-6-series-2160p-smart-4k-uhd-tv-with-hdr-roku-tv/6204551.p?skuId=6204551. Also, here is a great review, and a good resource to look for TV's that are great with sports. https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/6-series-r617-2018.

Edit to add: this is a Roku TV. I like it, but some folks may not.

This TCL is a great TV and awesome value, but the remote sucks really bad. 

 

[Jaysus]

This TCL is a great TV and awesome value, but the remote sucks really bad. 

Yeah, the Roku remote that came work my TCL sticks. It's pretty rare that I actually use it though.

 

[thecatch]

Yeah, the Roku remote that came work my TCL sticks. It's pretty rare that I actually use it though.

Are you using the app?

 

[FBG26]

Just ordered the 55 inch Samsung frame for about $865 shipped. 

https://slickdeals.net/f/13104163-samsung-the-frame-4k-hdtv-s-65-un65ls03n-1385-or-55-un55ls03naf-799-free-shipping

 

[Jaysus]

Are you using the app?

occasionally, yes... but I use the cable box (TiVo) remote the most. 

 

[DA RAIDERS]

Yes 

Is the tv on then?  Does the image burn into the screen eventually?

 

[tommyGunZ]

Bump for Black Friday TV deals.  I have a 55” Samsung LED in the bedroom that I’m considering upgrading to 65” OLED.   Think we’ll get a sub $1k OLED this Black Friday? 

 

[Courtjester]

Just got back from Best Buy and looked at some 8k tvs.  Just flat out amazing. The 82in Samsung was under 7k--but give it a year and I bet it drops closer to 3k. 

The 98in Sony was selling at $70,000!! 

 

[flapgreen]

Ended up going with the 65' Sony x900f LED and a Yamaha YAS-207 soundbar.  Came in right at 2K.

Loving this! 

 

[culdeus]

We have two TCLs in my house. For cord cutters especially it’s a no brainer. The 65” picture is fantastic. 

I did some network analysis tools and found the TCL to just obliterate the wifi when streaming.  So much so I pulled cable to hard wire it.  It's a nice TV, but if you bump into wifi bandwidth issues while using it, just be aware.

 

[NewlyRetired]

Question:

If one has a 4k TV and a 4k media player and one wants to play a regular 1080p blu ray, is it better to let the player handle the 1080p natively when sending to tv, or is it best to let the player up convert it to 4k?

 

[zoonation]

Question:

If one has a 4k TV and a 4k media player and one wants to play a regular 1080p blu ray, is it better to let the player handle the 1080p natively when sending to tv, or is it best to let the player up convert it to 4k?

My understanding based on my lurking days at AVS is it shouldn’t matter unless you are running a low end tv.  

 

[Fishboy]

Looking at upgrading. I was considering a 65" but I might go up to 75". Right now the TCL 75R617 is my frontrunner, but also considering the Sony X800G if I go that big. 

That was my final 2 choices as well. Ended up with the Sony and zero regrets. TCL was tempting, but figured the Sony would last longer

 

[thecatch]

I love our TCL but the standard remote is really really bad. When I purchased, there was a model that was $50 more than the base version that included a Bluetooth remote. Definitely get that. 

 

[thecatch]

I have a Tivo so that's the only remote I use. I haven't touched the remote that came with the TV in years. 

That would work too. I paired the TV with our Comcast remote, but control is very limited with the Comcast remote and doesn’t work navigating any of the apps. I should probably look into another universal remote. 

 

[rail]

I'm a little concerned about the TCL "vertical banding"/bad panel issue. I'd hate to have to go through three or four rounds of returns hoping to get one without a panel that should have been rejected by QC.

I grabbed the 75 TCL a month ago. No banding issues whatsoever. Been very happy with it, especially at its price.  Picture is fantastic (full disclosure this is my first 4K, upgraded from standard HD). Love the Roku system. Highly recommend.

 

[Ron Swanson]

I love our TCL but the standard remote is really really bad. When I purchased, there was a model that was $50 more than the base version that included a Bluetooth remote. Definitely get that. 

The App based remote is awesome.  Almost magical.

 

[Mile High]

I grabbed the 75 TCL a month ago. No banding issues whatsoever. Been very happy with it, especially at its price.  Picture is fantastic (full disclosure this is my first 4K, upgraded from standard HD). Love the Roku system. Highly recommend.

Got mine 2 years ago, no issues so far.

 

[Otis]

The App based remote is awesome.  Almost magical.

What’s this now

Ahh, you mean the remote app.  It’s a PIA to get my phone out every time and go find the app.  And then on top of that you can’t feel for the buttons, you have to look down at it.  The regular remote isn’t the best, but it’s pretty easy to navigate in total dark without having to look at it.