NickC Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 Looks like my Samsung UN55B8500 bit the dust this morning, instead of opting for repair probably going to buy a new TV. Anyone have recommendations for a solid 4K TV (60-65" / HDR / HDMI 2.0a / HDCP2.2) around 2-3K? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickC Posted August 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 Looks like there may be some life left in it, hopefully it can last the next 10 months, doubtful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted August 23, 2016 Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 https://www.vizio.com/p65c1.html Your welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickC Posted August 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 23, 2016 Thanks, I was down to the Vizio P65C1 and the Samsung UN65KS8000FXZA, glad I didn't have to make an impulse buy as I'd like to wait a year before purchasing a new TV, hopefully the current set lasts that long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertA Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 Looks like there may be some life left in it, hopefully it can last the next 10 months, doubtful. I bet you it just another case of the electrolytic caps failing in the power supply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickC Posted August 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 My thoughts were the power supply went or a cap failed, the TV was on then all of sudden the screen went out and it started making a clicking noise that sounded like it was attempting to turn on, unplugged it and plugged it back in same deal, then left it unplugged for 30 mins and it came back, its been working since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted August 24, 2016 Report Share Posted August 24, 2016 I bet you it just another case of the electrolytic caps failing in the power supply Yep. Even if the power supply board went, its likely cheaper to just pop the set open and replace the entire board. Most power boards will cost less than $100 and its much easier to do than it sounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 P series 50inch for $999 through Dell and you get a $300 GC. http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=A8953119&dgc=BA&cid=302657&lid=5756798&acd=12309224740360130c99817963&ven3=573203460169223244 You can use that GC to buy an S and get 4K BD. Helluva deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretvampire Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Ok, so, I am going to piggy back on this thread for a minute. I need suggestions on a couple of TVs for a retail business venture (which I am going to make a whole nuther thread about soon, but let's stay focused). So something that will look good with a football game on or whatever, but not the kind of thing you'd be sitting at home watching a Criterion collection blu-ray on and obsessing over the exactness of the color accuracy or whatever. I don't want bottom of the barrel. What is the sweet spot for TV sizes right now? What brands do you think I should consider? I'm guessing I need at minimum a 50", don't know if I should go a little larger. Just curious in light of that Vizio deal Romier posted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeyN Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 What Romier posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertA Posted August 29, 2016 Report Share Posted August 29, 2016 This should be on your list: https://www.vizio.com/rs120b3.html Camp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretvampire Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 You people are worthless. But seriously, would something like this be acceptable you think? I don't need 4K and I don't need reference quality blacks. However, I don't want it to look shitty either, and you know exactly what I mean...washed out, overly reflective screen, etc... http://www.bestbuy.com/site/samsung-58-class-57-5-diag--led-1080p-smart-hdtv-black/4562031.p?id=1219767659131&skuId=4562031 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogieman Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 60 hz refresh rate? What are you, a filthy peasant? Camp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretvampire Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 60 hz refresh rate? What are you, a filthy peasant? Wait, so, why would I possibly need higher for the use cases I'm targeting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 Wait, so, why would I possibly need higher for the use cases I'm targeting? You don't necessarily. 120hz sets can and usually do offer better motion resolution than a standard 60hz set. So there's that to take into account. Higher refresh rate is meant to combat motion blur, afterall. Realistically damn near all TV's are either 60hz or 120hz max. All of the 240-600hz nonsense is pure marketing drivel. "TruMotion" this or "AquosMotion" that blah blah blah. Most of that nonsense ties into the motion interpolation garbage settings that makes everything look like a fucking soap opera which I detest to my core. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertA Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 Wait, so, why would I possibly need higher for the use cases I'm targeting? Because: http://www.slashfilm.com/ang-lee-120-fps-footage/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boogieman Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 Wait, so, why would I possibly need higher for the use cases I'm targeting? Mainly, I was just busting your chops a little bit. Apologies for any offense. If you're showing sports (You did mention a football game) a higher refresh rate will look better with regards to the motion blur. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secretvampire Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 You don't necessarily. 120hz sets can and usually do offer better motion resolution than a standard 60hz set. So there's that to take into account. Higher refresh rate is meant to combat motion blur, afterall. Realistically damn near all TV's are either 60hz or 120hz max. All of the 240-600hz nonsense is pure marketing drivel. "TruMotion" this or "AquosMotion" that blah blah blah. Most of that nonsense ties into the motion interpolation garbage settings that makes everything look like a fucking soap opera which I detest to my core. Yes, that is the first thing I've done on my other TVs is turn that stuff off immediately. Because: http://www.slashfilm.com/ang-lee-120-fps-footage/ Guys. I ain't going to be watching any cool movies on this thing or pixel watching, I really just want it to look decent displaying sports without people being turned off by the picture quality. This is for a brand new business, so I don't want to buy a $1k TV when a $500 one will do, especially since I'll be having to buy several of these and it adds up fast. Mainly, I was just busting your chops a little bit. Apologies for any offense. If you're showing sports (You did mention a football game) a higher refresh rate will look better with regards to the motion blur. Hah, no offense, just wanted to make sure I'm clear with what I want out of this. Probably not a huge concern then...I am a hardcore football watcher and have never been bothered by it on either my projector or my Panasonic plasma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlbertA Posted August 30, 2016 Report Share Posted August 30, 2016 Yes, that is the first thing I've done on my other TVs is turn that stuff off immediately. Guys. I ain't going to be watching any cool movies on this thing or pixel watching, I really just want it to look decent displaying sports without people being turned off by the picture quality. This is for a brand new business, so I don't want to buy a $1k TV when a $500 one will do, especially since I'll be having to buy several of these and it adds up fast. Hah, no offense, just wanted to make sure I'm clear with what I want out of this. Probably not a huge concern then...I am a hardcore football watcher and have never been bothered by it on either my projector or my Panasonic plasma. http://www.liquidation.com/wholesale-electronics/tv.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickC Posted October 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 TV Shutting off with Clicking seems to be increasing. I'm down to either: UN65KS9000FXZA with UBD-K8500or UN65KS8000FXZA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davedbc Posted October 13, 2016 Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 Hey Nick - I just put in the KS9000 (55" for me) last week and so far, I'm absolutely loving it. Gaming, movies, sports, and watching regular TV is just a dream on this thing. Reasons I went with the 9000 over the 8000 series - and really there aren't that many - *key factor is that Best Buy was (and still is) including the K8500 UHD player with the purchase. I don't have an Xbone slim and don't particularly plan on getting one anytime soon. With the 55" version being on sale and the inclusion of the 8500 player - it brought the cost difference between the KS8000 set to something pretty minimal *Frankly, I like the stand better of the 9000. This could very well just be me - but it seems more sturdy and with the dog in the house - more sturdy is better. He's never had an issue knocking into or even really coming close to the TV - but I didn't want to take a chance. I'm also not planning on wall mounting my TV anytime soon but if you are, it could be a factor. If there's a performance difference (super vs. ultra this or that) - I can't say for sure but again, I will reiterate that the quality of the 9000 is astounding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickC Posted October 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2016 Thanks Dave, I really appreciate the feedback.I definitely prefer the stand of the 9000 over the 8000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Looks like I'll be all 4K'd up in the next week or two. Now to decide between the KS8000, KS9000 or the Vizio P series. Time to go sample some sets this weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelley Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Looks like I'll be all 4K'd up in the next week or two. Now to decide between the KS8000, KS9000 or the Vizio P series. Time to go sample some sets this weekend! Don't discredit the Sony 940D if they make it in the size you are looking at. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romier S Posted October 18, 2016 Report Share Posted October 18, 2016 Don't discredit the Sony 940D if they make it in the size you are looking at.Not looking to spend anywhere near that for an LED. I'd go OLED if I were spending that. This is a value buy for me. Good quality set in the $1300-1700 range. Until OLED gets its shit together or another technology comes along. The 65inch Vizio is of high interest for its FALD support and price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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