Time for a new TV

[ronk]

It’s time for a new TV and as it’s many years since I bought one and technology has moved on, what do I buy? I want a decent unit but don’t want to spend silly money - TV size 48/55 ish

I think we need a hard disk recorder as not all progs go onto catch up?
Then there’s the sound - I’ve got a good av amp and Bi wired speakers. Do I buy a sound bar for Tv use?

[TitanTim]

I take the same view as when buying a washing machine Ron and stick with the same brand for years, so that's a Hotpoint and a Sony Bravia for the goggle box. Theres too much choice these days. Modern TV speakers are a waste of time so went with a Bose sound bar when I last bought the TV. Gives a full rich sound so happy with it. I'm sure there's better TVs but I do like the Sony's.

Tim.

[markalp]

For me it would be one of the new 55" OLED LG ones, because if I remember correctly LG is the only TV that runs the Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and NowTV applications, the other makes don't run NowTV.

[Ducklakeview]

Bought a 65" LG 4k oled one last year from Richer Sounds, because as Mark points out it was the only one with all the apps like Netflix, Amazon video etc.

After years of Panny Vieras and then Samsung, I have to say I am impressed. The pic quality is fantastic. Sound is actually quite good from the inbuilt speakers, but I have them off as we use a Denon Dolby Atmos AV receiver with a Tannoy 8 speaker Atmos setup.

Price and service as usual from Richer were excellent, MUCH cheaper than even Costco and with a 5 or 6 year fee warranty.

Mike

[markplant]

Just had a look on my Samsung 3 yr old ish , as was wondering about the apps, now TV , Amazon and Netflix are all available , unless lg has them built in an not as a download but they work fine for me

[Z4M-2006]

I had Viera's for years....

One went faulty and was beyond repair,luckily under warranty and a swapped for a Samsung. Best thing i ever did,excellent picture quality.

[Marlon]

As above, I've stuck with Panasonic for decades, currently sporting a 32" Viera which back in the day was the average size

[Kingfisher]

We've been very pleased with a 65" Philips ... and a 9 foot satellite dish! ...

[un1eash]

LG or Sony OLED.

[IRD]

Bought a 65in LG Oled in the January sales. Paired with a Bose sound bar. Brilliant! Mind you the other half thinks it is far too big and has suggested charging the neighbours to eatch from outside.

[Crazy Harry]

We've been very pleased with a 65" Philips ... and a 9 foot satellite dish! ...

OMG We've got a 19" (it is across the diagonal isn't it) and that was an upgrade in size from the last one

[JamieZ4C]

You lot make me laugh...! 65", OLED, etc,

The criteria was...

I want a decent unit but don’t want to spend silly money - TV size 48/55 ish

You don't have to spend any more than £500 to get a really good 49-55" TV these days. I tend to use HotUKDeals to see what offers other people find and recommend. Some cracking deals on ATM with the world cup coming up.

Now back to watching my 10 year old Sony 40"

[maxman]

Were in the LG camp.Out tv is 42 in ,the room is 24 ft long and we sit about 18ft from the tv.If you need a 65 in screen I think specsavers should be the next port of call. If you live in a stately home ignore that last comment
The picture is really good.We bought ours from Richer Sounds Chester.

[ronk]

We’ve just had a look an LG Oled Tv today and was impressed with the quality of the display. There were four TVs in a row all playing the same picture in a loop.
The whites on the LG were very good while the others were off white - bit towards cream.

The LG is the front runner at the moment - it seems like we also need a new hard disc recorder as well.

[Mr Tidy]

I have a 6 year old Samsung 43 inch Plasma that is still going strong!

But sadly nobody seems to make Plasma TVs anymore.