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  1. S

    100-inch TVs near $1,800 are eating the case for a mid-range projector

    Someone over on the home theater sub is stuck on this and I've been chewing on the same thing. He's looking at a larger room, seeing 100-inch sets from Sony, Samsung and Hisense in roughly the $1,800 to $2,000 range in the US, and now the projector plus screen route doesn't look like the obvious...
  2. vivian334

    Now that 100-inch TVs are under two grand, is a projector still worth it?

    Someone on Reddit is stuck between a projector setup and a 100 inch TV for a big room, and the thing tipping them is that Sony, Samsung and Hisense 100 inch sets are landing around 1,800 to 2,000 dollars in the US now. That is genuinely close to a decent projector plus a real screen once you...
  3. B

    Dolby says DV2 is the cheapest picture upgrade a TV maker can buy

    Dolby has been explaining why DV2 shipped in two flavours, and the split is a licensing decision wearing a product decision costume. Dolby Vision 2 Max is meant to take over the premium slot that plain Dolby Vision holds today. Standard Dolby Vision 2 is the cheaper licence, aimed at sets that...
  4. mtn328

    A 115-inch TCL as the front of a dedicated 7.1.4 room, not a projector

    Someone just posted a first dedicated theater build that goes against the grain: 7.1.4 layout, Marantz Cinema 30 running it, and instead of a screen and projector the front of the room is a 115-inch TCL RGB TV. Ground speakers are Infinity Beta, ceiling channels are 8-inch KEF in-ceilings, gear...
  5. K

    Samsung's flagship LCD does 4K at 165Hz - who is plugging a PC into an 85-inch?

    Went through the 2026 Samsung range writeup and the number that stopped me was 165Hz. That is the R95H, the new Micro RGB set sitting above Neo QLED, listed at up to 4K/165Hz with VRR, ALLM, FreeSync Premium Pro, G-SYNC Compatible and HGiG. The R85H below it uses the same Micro RGB display...
  6. ashley

    The $247 Samsung U8000H beat the $329 Ember 4-Series across three 4K discs

    Tom's Guide ran a head to head on the two cheapest new TVs they had in the lab, Samsung's 2026 entry level U8000H against Amazon's Ember 4-Series, and I like the method here more than the usual budget TV roundup. Three films off 4K Blu-ray in Filmmaker mode, fed through an HDMI splitter so both...
  7. D

    98 and 115-inch TVs keep arriving, and the UST answer is still price per inch

    ZDNET refreshed its big-screen TV roundup this week and the framing has shifted in a way worth noticing. It is no longer 85 inches at the top of the chart. There are 98-inch classes from several brands, 115-inch sets, and reference to 130-inch panels existing. The cinema-sized television is now...
  8. C

    Disney+ is back to 4K in Europe over VP9, and my Samsung TV is not invited

    So Disney found a way around the injunction, and the answer looks like VP9. Heise reported the codec, and Disney itself has only said it adopted an alternative technology and started restoring 4K UHD. The logic writes itself: HEVC is the thing InterDigital is fighting them over, so out it goes...
  9. T

    Gears of War: E-Day has an October 6 date, so the TV questions start

    A date has landed for Gears of War: E-Day, October 6, and every time a big console exclusive gets a hard date the same threads start up about whether the TV needs replacing first. I have been through this cycle enough times to have a view on it. The features that actually change how a game like...
  10. L

    Samsung S85H is the entry OLED to beat on brightness, the sound is not

    What Hi-Fi have reviewed the S85H and their short version is that it is one of the better entry-level OLEDs they have tested, mainly on brightness. They ran it through their usual peak brightness stress test with Pan, which is mastered at 4000 nits, and reckoned it burns brighter than previous...
  11. L

    More brands quietly added QMS, the feature that kills the black screen

    FlatpanelsHD has updated its QMS support list again and the only note is that more brands now support it. Nobody is shouting about this, manufacturers included, which is a shame, because QMS is one of the few HDMI 2.1 features that changes something you run into every single evening. Quick...
  12. H

    Queen's Budapest 1986 hits IMAX in October, 4K UHD three weeks later

    Sound & Vision has the announcement: Queen's Budapest show, filmed on 27 July 1986 and the last full concert captured with Freddie Mercury fronting the band, goes into cinemas and IMAX worldwide from 7 October through Trafalgar Releasing, with Sony Music Vision involved. Physical editions land...
  13. C

    The first native 1080p LCD was GBP 5,500 in 2005 - the early adopter tax never changed

    What Hi-Fi went digging through their own archives for the first time they reviewed each new TV format, and the pattern that falls out is the same one we argue about every January. The first flatscreen LCD they saw with a genuine native 1080p panel was the Sharp LC-45GD1E in 2005, at GBP 5,500...
  14. J

    85-inch mini LED at regular money - TCL's 85C805K gets a good review

    Home Cinema Choice has run the TCL 85C805K and the framing is the interesting bit rather than the score: an 85-inch mini LED set at a price ordinary households can genuinely reach. TCL is driving that harder than anyone, and the direction of travel over the last three years has been remarkable...
  15. T

    8K has gone quiet - Samsung is the only big brand still making the sets

    What Hi-Fi went round the major TV brands asking what is actually happening with 8K and came back with a pile of no comments, a couple of nothing to share right now, and one statement about broader adoption depending on how content and distribution ecosystems evolve. That last one is corporate...
  16. Shelby_Compare

    SAMSUNG S90D vs QN90D VS S85D 65-Inch TV, Side by Side Comparison

    Introduce Parameter SAMSUNG S90D SAMSUNG QN90D SAMSUNG S85D Picture Price $1399.99 $1597.99 $1297.99 Model Year 2024 2024 2024 Specific Uses Entertainment Entertainment Home Viewing, Movie Watching, Sports, Gaming Highlight 4K AI Upscaling: Transforms content to...
  17. K

    Top 3 Best Budget Smart TVs for 2024: Affordable, Feature-Packed, and Smart!

    TCL 65-Inch Class S5 UHD 4K LED Smart TV Parameter Value Screen Size 65 Inches Item Dimensions D x W x H 2.87"D x 56.93"W x 32.8"H HDR Format Supported HLG, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR13 Picture Quality Enhancement Technology HDR PRO+, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HLG Has Color Screen Yes...
  18. J

    Black Technologies Revolutionizing Image Quality: What You Need to Know

    In today's pursuit of a better quality of life, an excellent TV can elevate your home entertainment experience and fill your everyday moments with surprise and joy. But with countless TV options on the market, how can you choose one that truly suits your needs? For many, choosing a TV often...
  19. Robert

    Skyworth A4E Series TV Review

    Skyworth has recently launched its highly anticipated A4E series television, boasting impressive features that promise to elevate your viewing experience. Available in four sizes ranging from 55 to 85 inches, this TV is designed to rival the performance of MiniLED displays. The key highlight of...
  20. Barton7

    Xiaomi TV A Pro 85-inch Version: Unveiling the Grandeur of 4K at 120Hz

    Xiaomi has recently unveiled the 85-inch iteration of its A Pro series of televisions, providing consumers with an impressive visual experience like never before. In terms of hardware, this television is powered by a quad-core Cortex-A55 CPU, bolstered by a G52(2EE)MC1 GPU. It boasts 3GB of RAM...
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