[Heyitsrick]

Originally Posted by JerryLBell

By the way, if you're expecting to be as knocked out going from HD TV (aka "1080p resolution") to 4K TV (aka "2160p resolution"), you may be disappointed. First of all, very little on your cable or satellite TV service is 4K and none of your Blu-ray discs (much less your DVDs) are 4K.

Nice write up, Jerry. A couple of clarifications - there are most definitely 4K/HDR Blu-Ray Discs available today. Yes, older Blu-Ray discs aren't 4K/HDR, but many of the newer releases come in the 4K/HDR format. Of course, you need a 4K/HDR Blu-Ray player, as well (I have one), as well as a 4K/HDR TV - and a Blu-Ray disc formatted in 4K/HDR.

Originally Posted by JerryLBell

There are a few competing standards for HDR, the most popular of which are HDR10 and Dolby Vision.

Nitpicking here (sorry), but HDR10 is a "standard" for HDR, meaning virtually every 4K/HDR TV comes with HDR10 capability. HDR10 is free. Dolby Vision, on the other hand, is licensed by Dolby to TV manufacturers, meaning the manufacturers have to pay Dolby to include it. Dolby Vision does have better specs on the type of picture it can display if a show/movie is offered in Dolby Vision. To be clear, if your TV comes with Dolby Vision, it almost assuredly also has HDR10 HDR as an option, too. The reverse isn't true.

[Heyitsrick]

The smallest HDTV I would get today is 65". I would go larger if money was not a problem. Of course, if you're going to be 2 feet away from the TV, extremely large sets are not a good idea. But 5-6 feet or more would really call for a larger set.

As for the type/brand of TV, I would go with an LG OLED set. They are easily the best quality out there in terms of picture. You pay more for OLED, but it's worth it. Don't be fooled by Samsung's "QLED". It's an entirely different technology.

[rjn5656]

75 inch Sony in LR utilizing Comcast, 50 inch Vizio in bedroom using roku.

[dewilson58]

Size does not matter.

[Pedrocarrasco01@yahoo.com]

Originally Posted by SickofSnow

Just wondering what size and model TV do you currently own for your living room and bedrooms? I am thinking of either the samsung 4k or the TCL Roku. I haven't decided on a definite size as of yet.
I would love to know your thoughts on the ones you own.
Thank you!

We have in the living room a 70” Sharp Aquos, it’s 10 years old looks great and the picture is vivid and beautiful!!!!!!!!

[bruce213]

Thanks lots of info.

Been thinking about 4K. Our main TV is a 65” Samsung and it’s been great. We use AppleTV a lot. JerryLBell - Thank you for your detailed experience and advice. It is very helpful!

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Heyitsrick

Nice write up, Jerry. A couple of clarifications - there are most definitely 4K/HDR Blu-Ray Discs available today. Yes, older Blu-Ray discs aren't 4K/HDR, but many of the newer releases come in the 4K/HDR format. Of course, you need a 4K/HDR Blu-Ray player, as well (I have one), as well as a 4K/HDR TV - and a Blu-Ray disc formatted in 4K/HDR.




Nitpicking here (sorry), but HDR10 is a "standard" for HDR, meaning virtually every 4K/HDR TV comes with HDR10 capability. HDR10 is free. Dolby Vision, on the other hand, is licensed by Dolby to TV manufacturers, meaning the manufacturers have to pay Dolby to include it. Dolby Vision does have better specs on the type of picture it can display if a show/movie is offered in Dolby Vision. To be clear, if your TV comes with Dolby Vision, it almost assuredly also has HDR10 HDR as an option, too. The reverse isn't true.

4K has become the standard technology for new TVs. I have a 75 inch 4K HDR TV, a 4K bluray player, and a 4K cable box. But, I have the 4K resolution turned off, because there is almost no content available. And, even when it is available, I usually cannot tell the difference in picture quality. I did watch the last Super Bowl in 4K, and it was a better picture, but the picture did cut out a few times. But, for most movies and television shows, it doesn't seem to make any difference. Sometimes, I suspect that they say it is 4K, when it really is not. Apparently, there seems to be no effort being made by providers of video content to improve their picture quality to match the capability of TVs. I have also noticed that almost all movies on DVD, cable, and streaming use the Dolby Digital 5.1 sound system, when there have been more advanced sound systems available for many years.

Originally Posted by Heyitsrick

The smallest HDTV I would get today is 65". I would go larger if money was not a problem. Of course, if you're going to be 2 feet away from the TV, extremely large sets are not a good idea. But 5-6 feet or more would really call for a larger set.

As for the type/brand of TV, I would go with an LG OLED set. They are easily the best quality out there in terms of picture. You pay more for OLED, but it's worth it. Don't be fooled by Samsung's "QLED". It's an entirely different technology.

It’s not about being “fooled.” OLED vs. QLED is about how you use your TV, when/where you view it, etc. Both are good choices for different reasons. Anyone considering it should do their own research on the differences and make a choice based on how they use their TV and what is most important to them. One is not better than the other in all cases.

[Joyce952]

Originally Posted by SickofSnow

Just wondering what size and model TV do you currently own for your living room and bedrooms? I am thinking of either the samsung 4k or the TCL Roku. I haven't decided on a definite size as of yet.
I would love to know your thoughts on the ones you own.
Thank you!

I would go for a smart TV, probably at least 50"

[Spsmith444]

TCL 6 series. 65”.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Joyce952

I would go for a smart TV, probably at least 50"

A lot of people don't realize that you can transform almost any TV into a smart TV instantly by just plugging a Roku streaming stick into it.

[Dlbonivich]

Just know if you plan on using the Spectrum app it does not work on Sony tv.

[donfey]

Originally Posted by ONTAP15

I own a 21 inch Dumont. I've owned it for quite awhile
It's in a very nice wood cabinet. I have some concern as when the tubes burn out, it is getting harder and harder to get replacements for them

That must be a family treasure! Wondering what you do while it's warming up? LOL

[tophcfa]

70 inch Sony