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skyfusion
post Mar 23 2017, 04:26 PM

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I have around RM6K to spend on my next 4K TV to replace my 8yearsold plasma TV. Using 4k TV calculatar, it is advisable for me to get 65" TV since my viewing distance is like 10'. I also have have a Netflix account where I can watch Ultra HD content so getting a Netflix recommended TV is one of my criteria.

I've been eyeing this 2 model Sony 55inch KD-55X8500D (RM5500) and Sony 65 inch KD-65X7500D (RM5800). I read some review the 65inch model is not good if compare to the 55inch model. Do you have any other TV model suggestion based on my criteria above? Thanks

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post Mar 25 2017, 09:43 AM

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QUOTE(avantasia @ Mar 24 2017, 05:53 AM)
55inch KD-55X8500D vs Samsung UA55KS7000 .... i vote for samsung.

U got to view it in 4k content to justify it.
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Haven't test Samsung yet. But yes, its a Netflix TV. Thanks bro



QUOTE(sivanathan04 @ Mar 24 2017, 08:08 PM)
Nice budget there...55 inch more better than 65 inch not like that actually it depends on the source if Astro definitely 55 inch better caused poor pic quality but size won't be the issue at all...if your house have space for 65 inch just go for it...still depends on people taste actually if u just need a tv with nice colour x7500d will be good choice and x8500d is higher line....why not try look for oled tv...sorry I don't know current oled price but try look for it too...
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Thanks bro. Actually my current TV is 42 inch. So any further size upgrade is sure will give a big impact to me. But is there any big difference in viewing in getting 55inch vs 65 inch TV? Wah OLED TV I think much more expensive compare to my current budjet now. Cannot really afford it sad.gif
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post Mar 25 2017, 10:44 AM

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QUOTE(Vannus @ Mar 25 2017, 10:18 AM)
Oled b6 55 is at rm7999 desa home with free soundbar. Its a steel bro. Imagine perfect black and no viewing angle issue and it supports all the latest tech. But its a bit small 55 inches. 65 inches oled all rm13k onwards regards any year model
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Thank you for suggesting this model. Very good review. But it seems this model is not Netflix certified TV for 4k stream. For C6 model it's supported. But I saw in LG website says it support. Confused already
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post Mar 25 2017, 10:02 PM

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QUOTE(Vannus @ Mar 25 2017, 09:35 PM)
Bro, this tv it has everything. If you have budget 6k to 7k for led which i had before as well, thinking about ks7000, kd8500d, lg770t and even sharp 630x. But after thinking and keep reading review, omg led movies pq can never match oled. You should stretch a little more budget and the extra you pay is worth cause oled production cost is higher than led. I watched 4k hdr trailer on yourtube. Really blown my eye away. Never go back to led once you have and oled.
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After some reading, I think I understand abit now. For Sony/Samsung they use HDR stream, LG use Dolby Vision. I believe those 2 format both are 4K. Already query some shop near my place, cheapest for LG B6 is RM8500 and comes with free Soundbar. But the sales person said the soundbar I need to redeem back from LG. Just send back the purchase receipt from shop to LG office and they will send you the soundbar. I will try call Desa Theater tomorrow and check whether they got stock with cheaper price or not. And most important to view it also.

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post Mar 26 2017, 10:24 AM

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QUOTE(Vannus @ Mar 26 2017, 07:11 AM)
Agreed bro with your comments, from my viewing experience at TBM cheras sentral 4th floor, they displayed pacific rim blue-ray all over the tvs.

I stood there hours just to check the differences and here is what I noticed

1. Oled TV has the best overall balance. Perfect black, infinite contrast, stunning 10 bit colours, good viewing angle. But at the cost of the price. Wanted always a 65 inchers, but can buy 2 55inches. So doesn't make sense, 55 is the most value for money. Compare to US, 55 B6T the lowest it goes on promo is around 1.5k USD, so here if around RM7-8k, ok justifiable, not being rip off by LG malaysia or retail store.

2. Panasonic 65 DX900, promo now at 13k+, full array led backlight, stuning black, pictures pop up, viewing angle is good, motion is perfect. I guess a good IPS tech implementation. But it's still LCD LED.

3. Samsung KS9000, 65 inches still doesn't want to drop price at rm16k. KS7500 65 inches at RM12k. Of course the KS9000 has better blacks than KS7500 and colours more pop, but still loss to the 2 above. Sad side is the this 2 panels must watch from straight direct 90 degrees from the TV panel, Else colours all washed out and totally unwatchable. With the price like that ok, I give up on samsung. Unless go for budget 55 models around 5k+. But still if like that I rather go 55 oled at around 7k-8k. smile.gif. To be honest samsung Malaysia is a piece of shyte, they can give good price on thier KU series, but their high end series, they still holding to the price when QLED is just around the corner. I registered to samsung US, the KS8000 65 the price is much much lower than here. KS8000 and KS7500 is the same series in different regions.

4. 65 Sharp 630x. When I carefully watch pacific rim side by side with the rest. Amazingly, this TV PQ and colour is 8bit are good too. Viewing angle slightly wider than samsung. The black slightly less than KS9000 (view from straight, KS9000 view from side is totally rubbish). This TV doesnt support HDR, Dobly vision but hey, at this price RM5.8k best i can find, what can I expect more.

5. 65 Sony KD8500D, read around it has good motions, 10 bit panel colours, but not sure why when I watched at the shop, the blacks looks greyish and worst than sharp. :/ and the asking price is too much around rm7.6k. Not my cup of tea for this price.

6. 65 LG 770t, picture is washed out. But it has hard display surface coating. Try scratch with your fingers on it. It doesn't turn to black colour. The grey is very bad among all. But the best price I found is RM6.2k on promo. smile.gif If not picky can get this I guess. 10 bit panel. On paper it's like supports all the latest tech dobly vision, hdr pro and bla bla, but look at this TV capability like wrong advertising.
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Thank you for the honest review. At first its really hard for me to decide LG B6 as the price is way too expensive. I believe since OLED is a new technology, thats the reason why it come with a higher price tag.

But then after reading few reviews from website and real customer review who actually bought the unit, that justify me to extend my budget little further. After all, buying a TV is not like you want to do it every year. As for my case, my previous old plasma last me for 8 years and it is still going strong until now to serve me. Only reason to upgrade is to view HD and 4K content and I believe in terms of shaving my monthly electricity bill, OLED is much more better in power consumption if compare to my existing plasma.

Will make a trip today to Desa Home Theater to actually demo the unit and most probably if got stock, want to bring it home today. May I know if the Free Soundbar is given on the spot or you need to redeem it from LG HQ? Thank
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post Mar 27 2017, 08:57 AM

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QUOTE(Vannus @ Mar 27 2017, 06:52 AM)
Hows your trip to desa? Yes the soundbar has to redeem from LG itself.
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I went there yesterday and audit the display set. Moment i saw it, wahh no wonder this thing got so many fav reviews. Test source is from Astro HD and Blu Ray. Im so impress with it. But i think the soundbar that comes with it lack some bass. Is it maybe because the shop is quite big, and I cannot hear exactly how the soundbar? Hopefully when I use it in my apartment, I will sound better. But that actually doesn't stop me in getting the unit. Just swipe my card at RM7999. Only that they don't carry any stock in hand. Need to order and collect back this Tuesday. Do you think it worth to get additional 3 years warranty from LG. That alone cost me additional RM700. Thanks
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post Mar 27 2017, 10:47 PM

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QUOTE(Vannus @ Mar 27 2017, 01:41 PM)
Bro, congrats. I don't use the soundbar. Got a simple set of 5.1 sound setup with AV receiver.  I still yet to submit my redeem form yet. Maybe tomorrow. Must submit and reach LG HQ before 15 April latest. Better to send quick. Don't rugi ma. Sell off can take back some money right smile.gif

Yesterday I managed to calibrate the oled TV with the best setting found on one of the youtube video. AVforum calibration doesn't works well. Picture looks dull. But another calibration video by Drako is perfect. See already wow, so accurate color and Im impressed. Let me know if you want the link to the video.

For the warranty, I never opt for it. This is very subjective on how you think. Say 5 years if anything spoils, they will fix for you, if no parts they will give you a new TV. Imagine 5 years later, TV got problem and no more B6 model, they will give you a new model equivalent or higher. But myself I never take it. 2 years is enough. I'm on budget and cost conscious when comes to depreciation stuffs.
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Bro,just collect the TV this evening.. This LG tv really make the Netflix title shine. Watching Marco Polo and wowww, can't describe how happy I am especially when looking a small Dolby icon. And best part is the upscale. My 720P movie look so good.

I'm still fiddling the setting and the button. Feels like a bit lost when using the Remote. Btw the standard setting already look so good. I wonder how good will it be once I calibrate it. Care the share the link? Thanks


 

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