| TV advice 12:06 - Jan 16 with 4151 views | Steve_M |
I know this one has been done on here before but a quick google couldn't find it so here goes.
I'm looking to upgrade my TV, as the current one is rather old. My flat isn't too big so I'm probably limited to a 40 inch screen and HD is obviously a given.
What else should I be thinking about here? Apps, soundbars etc? Budget is £500 or so max.
I've currently got Virgin but I'm sick of paying over the odds to watch a bit of cricket and the odd football match so might get rid of that soon.
This kind of thing looks about right.
https://www.johnlewis.com/samsung-ue40mu6400-hdr-4k-ultra-hd-smart-tv-40-with-tv
Any thoughts? Things I should definitely avoid?
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| TV advice on 12:10 - Jan 16 with 4123 views | BtreeBlueBlood |
get it and use the smart function to reduce the monthly costs.
5 yr warranty for £25 |  | | |
| TV advice on 12:13 - Jan 16 with 4106 views | homer_123 |
Recently bought an LG which has an inbuilt soundbar.
Two observations.
1. It's way better with the soundbar than without, sound quality wise
2. It's remarkably close in terms of performance and quality to a number of other soundbars that are seperates
In short, I'm quite impressed to be honest. It clearly doesn't stack up against a full on separate surround system but I don't have the room or space for that and, frankly, I'd only piss off the neighbours anyway! |  |
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| TV advice on 12:13 - Jan 16 with 4100 views | GeoffSentence |
From my experience, and I am not sure how you would find this out, but the quality of wifi/streaming ability on the TV is important.
My TV regularly buffers when streaming using the apps on the TV, but with the same apps on an external device it's fine. |  |
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| TV advice on 12:14 - Jan 16 with 4097 views | thebooks |
We got the 49" version and it's really good. Worth paying extra at JL for the warranty.
Sound's pretty good too, although thinking of a sound bar thing.
It's got all the free digital stuff built in (iPlayer, ITV hub etc.) and you can use Now TV for the odd bit of sport/films etc. Has a good Netflix app too. |  | | |
| TV advice on 12:19 - Jan 16 with 4068 views | blue62 |
I just bought my parents a 55" LG it was a bit higher than your budget but very good quality and most reports rate LG better than Samsung now. The sound is good so no need for an additional sound bar.
Probably get a 40" for the money you want to spend. Hughes were good on price and advice and John Lewis will do a price match. |  | | |
| TV advice on 12:25 - Jan 16 with 4057 views | factual_blue |
That's the one we've got, albeit a couple of years older. Very good - I'd thoroughly recommend it. You definitely need a soundbar - there's a Samsung one that matches and has a wireless woofer. |  |
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| TV advice on 12:59 - Jan 16 with 3999 views | chicoazul |
Only thing I would really say is all modern tellys have cr@p sound, so keep some budget back for a soundbar, you really will need one. |  |
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| TV advice on 13:00 - Jan 16 with 3996 views | Ryorry |
For picture, I find Sony unbeatable. Everyone says how good & natural the colour is. Have a wall-hung 41" with separate LG soundbar in kitchen (from Currys c. 2014), and 32" (from JL, same time) in living room. Both are fully HD, smart & have proved reliable. Can't recall prices - think the 41" was about your max, and the 32" obviously easily within. [Post edited 16 Jan 2018 13:01]
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| TV advice on 13:37 - Jan 16 with 3929 views | hoppy |
I assume the one you've shown there is in the same model line (ours was from Currys, so the KU/MU bit of the model code may be something to do with that). But it was the 6400.
We've had the SAMSUNG - UE43KU6400 Smart 4k Ultra HD HDR 43" LED TV for just over a year, which we bought with the Samsung soundbar with wireless subwoofer and you definitely benefit from the sound of that, as the screens being so thin these days don't pack quite such a punch. We've been really pleased with it - the programmes in native 4K look amazing.
I'd say if you went for that one, you'd be more than likely very happy.
My goto before buying such kit is always here as well: https://www.avforums.com/categories/tv-forums.297/ |  |
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| TV advice on 15:49 - Jan 16 with 3788 views | hype313 |
The price would make me grizzly. |  |
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| TV advice on 15:56 - Jan 16 with 3775 views | No9 |
Double OHC and Fuel injection for starters |  | | |
| TV advice on 16:09 - Jan 16 with 3751 views | hoppy |
| TV advice on 15:49 - Jan 16 by hype313 |
The price would make me grizzly. |
So are you pooh-poohing his idea then? | |
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| TV advice on 16:12 - Jan 16 with 3740 views | TractorWood |
| TV advice on 16:09 - Jan 16 by hoppy |
So are you pooh-poohing his idea then? |
In fairness I have little idea. Just look for a decent brand and a good amount of spec. Is the curve screen a bad thing/good thing?
Edit. Just seen bear auto correct. Shambles. [Post edited 16 Jan 2018 16:13]
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| TV advice on 16:14 - Jan 16 with 3724 views | ElderGrizzly |
Curve is a bit of a crap gimic tbh, unless you get the viewing angle exactly right |  | | |
| TV advice on 16:17 - Jan 16 with 3717 views | hoppy |
| TV advice on 16:12 - Jan 16 by TractorWood |
In fairness I have little idea. Just look for a decent brand and a good amount of spec. Is the curve screen a bad thing/good thing?
Edit. Just seen bear auto correct. Shambles. [Post edited 16 Jan 2018 16:13]
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I've heard varying opinions on the curve screen - almost polar opposites, in fact.
Depends on where you're sitting in the room, and where your lighting is in relation to the screen for glare.
You only really get the full effect of the curve if sitting directly in front of it in the centre I'm told. | |
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| TV advice on 16:20 - Jan 16 with 3707 views | badadski |
Go to WH Smiths and look for What Hi Fi or Home cinema, as reviews on all the latest TV's Also they have at end of the magazine all previous winners including budget models etc. Highly recommend either magazine to give a rough idea and also the stores that will probably be doing some older models at clearance prices. | | | |
| TV advice on 17:03 - Jan 16 with 3649 views | Steve_M |
Cheers all, plenty for me to think about there. | |
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