14:07 I have the 75" Sony X90L Thanks to Caleb. I hooked up my Panasonic UB820 directly to the TV and turned off the processing on the 4K Blu-ray player. And I couldn't be happier. The Sony does a remarkable job on cleaning up the DVDs and the blu-rays. And the Google TV on the Sony is the lightning fast.

@michaelbeckerman7532

2 ай бұрын

Generally speaking, Sony's upscalers, especially the ones from their 2023 line up that contain the XR Clear technology (like the X90L) are just about the best upscalers available in the market today. Unless you are spending 5x to 10x what you paid for your new Sony TV on a different component upscaler device, your Sony TV is going to do the job better than anything else you own - and it won't even be close.

@movie_av_impulse

2 ай бұрын

@@michaelbeckerman7532 I couldn't agree more with you.. I really thought that the upscaling on the Sony TVs was just kind of market talk but it really shows especially me being a physical media collector when watching a DVD..

@miloa.2684

2 ай бұрын

I have the same blu-ray players hooked up to an LG C2. How do I turn off the processing?

@movie_av_impulse

2 ай бұрын

@@miloa.2684 It's not really turning off the processing. It's turning off all the extras I don't need. For instance, in the menu setting I turned off the HLG converter, the 24p instead auto I turned to off. That way it would stop trying to overprocess the picture and it does give me a smoother cinematic motion.

I just got a killer deal on an s90c. I bought directly through samsung with military discount. Then I msg with then them in the chat and got the to take even more off the price. Was pretty easy lol. I got the 65 inch for 1295 with free two year Samsung care plus. I was debating between a75L, c3, and s90c all 65 inch. The deal I got on this made the decision for me in the end. Super happy with the TV, this is my first high end tv and wow, it's a monster.

@Daywalker78

2 ай бұрын

What percentage is the military discount???

@derekfrey3671

2 ай бұрын

@@Daywalker78 it's about 10%. Then got them to add another 10% on top of that. Just talk with them in chat and say you are considering a new TV and do they have any additional deals or promos. Most likely they will give two year care plus and free wall mounting. Then I just asked since this is the older model an I won't need wall mount can they take any additional of the price. They might ignore or say they can't at first but just be nice about it and and say you are ready to buy now if they can get the price down a little more. I think the reps are foreign and they work off small commissions so if you say you will buy now they like that. They will write up the deal for you with all the promos and send you a link. And wait while you pay to make sure everything is good. I was pumped. Seriously thank you so much lol. They even put it in for me to pick up at my local best buy. Really happy with the TV so far. Hope that helps anyone interested.

@Daywalker78

2 ай бұрын

@@derekfrey3671 Oh wow, yeah that's amazing. Who are they sending to wall mount it? Also, that chat looks like a bot, didn't realize that there were people responding.

@richardramos5124

2 ай бұрын

I just did the exact same thing, insane deal on the S90C 65". Can't wait for it to arrive!

@derekfrey3671

2 ай бұрын

​@@richardramos5124 pumped for you! I'm loving the tv

I always learn something new here. I was wondering about the upscaling too. Thanks Caleb!

Got my LG C3 77” for $1,999 right around the Super Bowl on Amazon. Don’t know if we’ll see that price again!

@PNWeucGamer23

2 ай бұрын

Lowest ive seen at costco and brst buy was $2299. So $2000 is great

@Breadtangle738

2 ай бұрын

I saw it as low as $1942 and then it sold out. I got in at $1950, love this TV

@Starwarman1

2 ай бұрын

I’d rather die than pay 2 grand for a tv. Pictures are too good at much cheaper price points.

@jimmywhite5209

2 ай бұрын

@@Starwarman1dude I said the same til I got an OLED in my living room. Weirdly every other display type that’s currently on the market looks washed out and overall horrible. Im by no means the type of shopper that is able to buy the best of everything, but I got a deal like many others mentioned and dude there’s just no going back!

@lilkipper

2 ай бұрын

Bought mine at the beginning of march for $1700 new from amazon, it was only at the price for about 10 minutes and i was able to purchase it before prices skyrocketed again.

The LG C4 OLED menu response is super slow.... My biggest complaint for sure.

100,000. That's how many telemetry and ad requests a typical smart TV pings over about 4 days just by being connected to your home network. As long as TV manufacturers can harvest your data, prices will stay low.

@TheCyberMantis

2 ай бұрын

Moral of the story is: keep your TV OFF the internet.

Got an LG B3 OLED two weeks ago for $1700. It’s spectacular.

9:29 it’s in order to provide strength in the construction of the tv

Congrats you talked me into the Panasonic DP-UB9000P-K. Thanks for making these videos

The Best Buy exclusive s89c is just a 77 inch s90c for $1799. I have one and it’s really impressive. If I had a place for a second one I’d get another

@importon

2 ай бұрын

looks like the price went back up

Thanks!

I bought my Hisense U8k for 1299 then just before the return date came it went on a special sale for 1199. I got a price match which was nice. But now I see they lowered the price to 1199 permanently so it’s possible tv prices are going a bit lower now that the 24’s are about to drop. You have to keep watching

@martinchitembo1883

2 ай бұрын

How is the black levels on the hisense u8k and the bass in the volume? I have some saving for that price but the soundbar.

@user-ip9ss2bh3d

2 ай бұрын

⁠@@martinchitembo1883 I am impressed with the black levels, they are way better than than I thought they would be for the money. It’s taking quite a bit of tweaking to get the settings where I want. Blooming is minimal and only is present in extreme conditions like when I restart my Apple TV around the logo. The sound quality is very good and I find that I have to keep the volume down or my kid complains. I wouldn’t say the bass booms but I haven’t really cranked it up yet. I have no plans to add a sound bar

Using the q950s in the office? do you like them

Ive had mu tcl qled series 6 76 inch for over 3 years and it plays 24/7 and no issues with it yet

Really enjoy your " You Asked" content series 👍

9:38 On OLED that black border is actually pixels and they are there for the pixel shift function to help prevent burn in.

You Asked is my favorite series! Thank you!

9:53 Sony 4K Blu-ray players (UBP-X700, UBP-X800M2) have a feature called Bravia Mode (intended for use with Sony TVs) where they’ll turn off 4K upscaling for DVDs and regular Blu-rays, allowing the TV to receive the native signal and do all the processing. Their AVRs also have an option to turn off 4K upscaling as well.

@michaelbeckerman7532

2 ай бұрын

That's great to know. I own both of those players myself and hadn't even heard of that feature on them. Thanks!

@lucaslee1483

Ай бұрын

That's good info. Now if they would only give the option to default to Dolby Vision instead of having to select it manually every single time. I returned mine and got the Panasonic for that exact reason. You can turn off upscaling on the Panasonic as well.

@KMcCullough90

Ай бұрын

@@lucaslee1483 yeah agreed, it’s aggravating having to think about that when putting in a new disc

How do you know for sure if the S89C has the Gen 2 QD-OLED panel? I read somewhere that it uses the W-OLED panel from LG 🤷🏿‍♂️

I just got the 55" Samsung S90C for $1,300, after dropping from $1,500 a few weeks ago.

I got C2 for 950USD with 5yr warranty, yes it was used as display unit but I got 2+yrs of additional warranty and I dont see big difference between C2 and C3

The only reason I am upgrading to the C4 from my C1 is the overall improvements and 144htz. Not to mention the horrific burn-in I got from 4,000 hrs of Lost Ark 😭- I will need it when I upgrade to the 5090.

It’s time for an upgrade old 55 inch lcd to a 65 inch oled c3 or c4 and a sound bar sc9s or shockwafe 7.1 or Sonos arc and get the sub at a later time thoughts I want to stay as close to 2000 to 2500 dollars thoughts

I have a 65 inch 2021 Samsung 8000 series 😅 I got for the low. I do want something better eventually but this tv still works, games and movies look good 🤷‍♂️ I was thinking oled but should I wait for the 2024 models?

The black border on modern OLED screens is for pixel shift. So the image can move around and not get clipped at any point. It does this moving to combat burn in. It does it very slowly so you don't notice it's moving.

@alsayedfakhri4597

2 ай бұрын

It's very noticeable on my Samsung so turned it off vs my LG.

@carlkitchen

2 ай бұрын

@@alsayedfakhri4597 yeah I've not experienced it in samsung. My LG CX doesn't have the border so it gets clipped and that's the only reason I notice. And even then I generally don't unless I'm using something with a UI (like a PC, console, or streaming stick).

Got my 65 inch LG C3 for $1250 on a flash Amazon sale

i have a denon avr s970h and a vizio oled what has the best upscaler

Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️🇮🇪📺🔊

@samc125

2 ай бұрын

Don't forget Nigeria too 🇳🇬, he's the patron saint of Nigeria also due to the Irish missionaries that came there. A lot of Nigerians love a Guinness too😅

The strongest upscaler I own is the RetroTink 4K. Can't wait to get one for my PC with HDMI2.1 (which doesn't exist), so I can do CRT effects on pixel games :).

My 900E has 25,000 hours. The vignetting hasn't changed since day I got it. Also, zero DSE and it's as good as it was 7 years ago. It might have dimmed some in the brightness, but that is something I just suspect. Not something I can actually say have happened. I am going to upgrade this year. The new Sony MiniLED or the G4. It does seem however that in these later years, TV's seem to don't last as long. I think my TV generation of "E" and so on was the last of the good long lasting ones.

Caleb,love your show.i watch the tv vids so i can stay up on whats new just in case my main tv dies( older but not old, samsung curved screen edge lit,4k) dies

just waiting on the LG C3 65" to get down to the right price

Are you going to review the u8n???

Hello i am looking to buy a new 48 inch tv for my room and i am between lg oled 48 c3 and tcl 50c805. I am leening toward lg but i dont know if my decision justifies the 300 hundred euros difference? The tv will be used for gaming and watching tv series and movies. I am reading that tcl is not so good in quality control. Which one would you choose?

Could you please recommend a TV that will work best with a 4K security system? I am now using two 2017 Samsung 42" 4K TVs, one of them is on it's way out with several large dark splotches on the screen blocking our view. I'm using high quality 4K cameras and our TVs have always struggled to keep up with cars driving past. I would like to have something with 120 fps or better if possible. I have room for a TV as large as 65" if needed. Thank you.

11:46 I have an setup box for cable tv and it has a 4K channel Now I would assume the 4K is not native but upscaled so would it be better to view a 1080P channel and then upscale from the TV or just view the 4K channel TV is A95L

@davematthew21

Ай бұрын

Isn’t this something you can test yourself (by watching the 2 channels separately non 4K vs 4K) and tell us which looks better ?🤔

@MrFaleh1129

Ай бұрын

@@davematthew21 it’s a theoretical question I don’t have the A95L in my possession

Good show

Need good advice wich 43inch 60hz under600$

Hey Lee who owns the A8H Sony. Go into settings go to about go to Android build and press the ok button on the remote till it says you open developers options, then back out find the developer options and scroll down the list to window animations and turn all 3 from 1x to .5 that will speed up the TV.

@joeyn.9135

2 ай бұрын

also, restart it by holding the power button on the remote for 5 seconds. helps sometimes if your TV is slow.

@LeeMize

Ай бұрын

@@joeyn.9135 Do this almost every day. Also clear app cache and storage cache regularly. Thanks.

@LeeMize

Ай бұрын

@wade196840 Thanks for suggestion. I will try it.

@LeeMize

Ай бұрын

@wade196840 That did help a bit, thanks! Still, it would be great if I could reduce the number of items that appear (and have to load) on the Home screen. Any other developer mode tricks I can try?

@wade196840

Ай бұрын

@LeeMize yeah on the home screen go all the way to the bottom it'll say manage content click on it and turn off what you don't want shown as app ads on the home screen. Less ads should help make the tv a bit faster still.

I do need a new smart TV with HDMI eARC since my current TV only has ARC and it's choking Google TV horribly.

Found a G3 for 2850 shipped. Doubt I’m going to find a better deal anywhere else

@21mejia25

2 ай бұрын

Paid that for a 77 g3. I couldn’t be happier.

Thanks for answering my question Caleb! (I asked if you needed HDMI 2.1 to get the best out of a 4K blu ray player). But more importantly, thanks for pronouncing my last name correctly! 😁 Very few people that don’t know me get it right. They usually say it as “Pow-wick” and not “Poe-wick” as you did.

Ive been watching the price point of the 77” G3 pretty closely, But have never seen it fall below $3200 anywhere ( except for “renewed” sets on Amzon). Not sure where you are seeing $2500 prices

@chrisclarke4295

2 ай бұрын

Think they meant C3

@robertbulot5625

2 ай бұрын

@@chrisclarke4295 Thanks, thought Id lost my mind.

I just want to know when that 100” Hisense U76N is going to drop back down. Makes no sense that model and 100” U8K are both the same price at $5000

i used a sonyUBP-X800M2 with a TCL 85' QM8. Iprimarly watch 1080p blurays. Am i right in assuming that the sony player is a better upscaler than my tcl??

@bobsibert1968

13 күн бұрын

TCL, absolutely yes!

So torn. Don’t know if I should settle for 85” TCL QM8, step up to 85” Samsung Qn90c, or sacrifice some size and get a 77” LG OLED C3. Been wracking my brain going back and forth between TCL value, Samsung performance, or LG step down in size but considerable increase of quality. But then I also wouldn’t be able to decide between LG C3 or Samsung S90C.

Pity you cant upgrade/modify components without changing a whole tv .Computers you can.Protectionist.( Chromecast went out in 2022 -I have sony af8 I use apple tv+ in uk)Arc does not work except with Sony products! Atmos does not work either with apple tv+ with my legacy Meridian audio system. I guess its like cars -new every 3 years.

Just picked up the Samsung s89c for $1,799. Thought it was a pretty good deal.

@Banks401

2 ай бұрын

The video quality nice?

@brandonwilson5727

2 ай бұрын

@@Banks401 super nice, it’s the exact same panel as the s90c. Just a different stand.

Is there anyway to turn off upscaling on an Apple TV 4k, Nvidia Shield Pro or any other streaming device? Can anyone confirm Sony turns off upscaling from external devices?

I'm not that tech knowledgable , but still have great picture quality on 20 yr. old NEC plasma.

I suspect the biggest problem of dual layer LCD is not cost but efficiency; it takes a lot of brightness (=power) to squeeze the light through two crystal layers. With all the rave being about environnement friendly, more efficient electronic devices and the new laws in the EU capping the max power consumption for TVs, it's just not attractive for mqnufacturers looking into a technology that would use huge amount of power to put out brightness levels like the current flaggship TVs... too bad, it certainly was an interesting technolog...

@robertt9342

2 ай бұрын

I’d probably think it’s a combination. The issue with cost is more than just part cost, and it might put it at a point that’s hard to justify the cost against competitors with the picture quality. Still an interesting idea.

2 year upgrade?

I would love to find a great TV with the best sound, so tired of having to turn my sound up and down when music or background noises are blaring over to actors talking.

@7:02, The LCD/OLED deggradatiopn is why I love my DLP set. Looks as good as the day it came out of the box. Now I have a DLP 100" laser UST and it is AWSOME! I have been in the repair end of consumer and pro electronics for over 3 decades.

@bobsibert1968

13 күн бұрын

oh please, lol your dlp projector won't hold a candle to Oled or higher end flat panel!?

Still running my 70" 2012 Sharp 3D set, which cost $3000. Haven't watched my one 3D blu-ray for several years now, but the set still works, so I can't justify replacing it. (Which will also require a new AVR, cables, and blu-ray player) . If the TV ever fails I'll consider a 4K replacement. Smart capability doesn't matter, since I'll only connect it to the internet maybe once a year for firmware updates.

@bobsibert1968

13 күн бұрын

Lol, I had a 2013 80" Sharp and no comparison to the newer sets, like comparing Walmart ice cream to Ben and Jerry's

We picked up two LG C3’s of different sizes last December and January, and then prices increased on both. Actually saved more because my daughter convinced me to buy the 65” c3 over the 77” g3. Basically got two for the price of one. Kids are great. 😜. Then she watched Ta-Ta to her hearts content. 👍🤪🏳️‍🌈

If there is no bezel, where would they put the branding? :D

@robertt9342

2 ай бұрын

Never going to remove the chinbar, unless replacing it without so,etching replacing the branding portion.

7:56 I don't agree with that 2024 TVs are only "marginally improved". Let me give some examples: The new Sony MiniLED with the prototype backlight. I wouldn't call a potential 50% brightness increase, 3x more dimming zone count a "marginal upgrade". That's massive. The LG G4 seems to have massive processing and feature upgrade, it does have some brightness increase as well, even if not as big as from G2>G3 because first MLA. But the G4 also have fixed a lot of the glaring problems the G3 had, specifically for gaming. So why buy the G3 for example when it's problematic? If you like 8K TVs. The new Samsung 900D have massive processing increase as well, in upscaling to 8K and motion and AI. TCL QM8 this year has basically doubled it's nit and dimming zone count, maybe even more. That is not "marginal". Same for Hisense U8N. The TCL QM7 is upgraded to be basically same level as last years QM8. Also not marginal. Sure if you plan on getting C3 over C4, then there is nothing. Because LG didn't do anything. Same with Samsung QN90D MiniLED. They did nothing for 4K lineup. But can't say the same for TCL/Hisense or Sony and to some extent some Samsung/LG TVs. I would have extreme regret if I went and bought a Sony X95L and then the X95M (if that's the name) comes out and just smashes the X95L. Which the prototype did. It showed clearly a big improvement. I wouldn't be quick to give advice to buying a 2023 TV "now". When 2024 TV are just starting to come out and could prove to be better. This will just cause regret. Wait and see and when you know what they can do. Then you decide and maybe a 2023 is still the best option. But buying one just before. It's just total disaster in regret if it happens.

kef speakers!

I hope my TV hangs in there long enough for short throws to go significantly down in price.

Kaleb I want to ask what TV type last the longest and what wears out faster❓ I know this will surprise you for many reasons but I am still using my Sharp AQUOS Quattron TV. I leave it on for days at a time and it still works and looks good. I know I'm surprised too. I bought it in 2012 and this 70" TV has more than impressed me and yes I do enjoy my 3D movies. I have been wanting to upgrade to 4k , but don't know what is built to last, and is somewhat reasonable in price. Thanks for considering my questions❓

@bobsibert1968

13 күн бұрын

LOL, oh gawd quit talking about your wonderful antique?

@donjaun540

13 күн бұрын

@@bobsibert1968 Well should point out quality over junk‼️ I bought Sony's first HD TV and paid 5k with insurance included and you talk about junk‼️‼️ I'm literally scared of buying Sony ever again.

Dumb question, do most TVs still have optical ports for audio?

@PNWeucGamer23

2 ай бұрын

Yes. Think they all do

@robertt9342

2 ай бұрын

@@PNWeucGamer23. I thought I heard something about it being phased out of some TVs.

@k9feces

2 ай бұрын

@@joanfrederick9176 I have an old receiver

I really enjoyed today’s St. Patrick’s Day episode!☘️🌈🥰

Johnny spend the money!

Hello experts, I bought the Hisense - 100" Class U76 at $2,000 form bestbuy including install, but mine was damaged, so I have that price locked in! But no one at Best Buy knows when more are coming in. Conn's has some recently stocked so I know at least more are coming to some places. Nebraska Furniture Mart has the U8 series, Best Buy doesn't. Side note, isn't it odd Best Buy has both the U76 and U8 at $4,999? Anywyay, anyone out there have the inside scoop if Best Buy gets more U76? Is there a better alternative at $2,000? I guess not...

S89C vs C3?

@getonmalvl

2 ай бұрын

89c. Bigger tv for cheaper. Qdoled 2nd gen panel. Display is noticeably brighter compared to c3. 89c is the same as s90c in US. Only difference is the stand.

@Daywalker78

2 ай бұрын

​@@getonmalvlHow do you know for sure that the S89C has the Gen 2 panel? I read somewhere that it's the W-OLED panel from LG 🤷🏿‍♂️

@DrakonR

2 ай бұрын

​@@getonmalvla whole lot wrong in such a small comment.

@getonmalvl

2 ай бұрын

@@DrakonR getting hard censored. Can't reply. Staring at an 89c right now. To each their own.

I am forced to go with budget TVs because it's the only place I can find TVs that are 58-60 inch. I don't want 55" or 65", I want 60". I ended up buying a 58" Hisense U6HF.

I got the 990c for 700 British pounds

Nobody can afford a new TV these days due to corrupt politicians

Have you got ahold of LG and asked them why the dark screen Dolby vision on the G3 flickers and why they still haven't fixed it yet ? I can't seem to find any bigger name KZreadr make a video on this for some reason, can you tell me the reason for that too?

Answer regarding upscaling didn't tell you anything

You can guess where 2023 prices will go by checking the current prices of 2022 models. It surprises me they are still close to the current 2023 prices.

"Responsive Smart TV Platform" -> just use a HTPC. Raspberry Pi 5 with LibreElec on the cheap side or something like a mac mini on the expensive side. btw, responsiveness is not about hardware but about software. Our 1991 80386 with 40Mhz was responsive. Android is a mess.

Waiting for a95l 65 inch to hit around 3000 euro😂 i have time

if you have kids like me that watch a lot of tv then Mini LED is the way . OLED wont last with 8+ hours of tv a day.

THRY INCREASED!!!!! Look at Samsungs new lineup! Ridiculous!

Don't think price drop for 2023 models will be t 1:59 hat significant. Got my Hisense U7K 65 in, right before Superbowl Sunday for $679.00 and now it is back at $799.00. If it were to come back down, I would anticipate maybe come down to $599.00 - $650.00 range. Which for me would have translated to an additional $29-$80 saving which is not much. By the way thanks for the U7K reviews. Love my U7K it's awesome.

Would love a dumb tv that just looks good. I have zero interest in connecting my tv to the internet.

TVs are still a thing?

i have the A8H. Beautiful TV. Who uses built-in Apps? that's gross. Never ever, Ever! use built-in tv apps. In fact.. TV's shouldnt even have apps. They only add em to make the TV more expensive. Get a Shield TV if you're in the Google eco system or get an Apple TV if you're an apple fanboy.

@joeyn.9135

2 ай бұрын

lol..... built-in TV apps take better advantage of the panel.

@michaelbeckerman7532

2 ай бұрын

Sorry, but you have that all 100% backwards there. Those pre-installed streaming apps actually help to LOWER the cost of the TVs for consumers. Why? Because those companies are PAYING those TV manufacturers to have their apps appear by default on those sets. That additional revenue is what helps to drive the cost of the TV down for the consumers. It's a subsidy for the end customer. Without it, prices of TVs today would be FAR higher.

@4ndroid55

2 ай бұрын

@@michaelbeckerman7532 trust me. They're pocketing the cash and raising the prices on the TV's anyways.

Best Buy has the LG C3 for $1,700

@smowchan

2 ай бұрын

Was deal of the day at BB yesterday, 65” C3 for $1499 before tax. (Edit to correct the price I paid yesterday)

@allie12212

2 ай бұрын

@@smowchan oh ok, after tax mine was 1700 back in January

@quickren3000

2 ай бұрын

I just got my 65” c3 last week on Amazon for $1350 after taxes

@smowchan

2 ай бұрын

@@quickren3000holy cow!

@torguy5763

2 ай бұрын

Man you guys are lucky, in Canada as usual we get ripped off, it's going for $2400! We always pay the highest prices here for everything.

You and rich on t. Are such 🤥

당연히 가격 하락시켜야지 구형모델인데 신제품 가격을 저렇게 높이 잡고 문제가 있지 G3 65 =150 ~180 G3 77= 200~250 sc95 65=120~150 sc95 77=170~200 하락 한국 돈 떨어져야한다

Has no one heard about google? 👴👵

I Hate All the Videos about buying the Prior Year's TVs at a Discount even 2022 Model's... In 2021 I Just Bought TCL's Flagship 75 inch Mini QLED 4K TV as soon as it was Available to Buy. This TV Never had a Significant Drop in Price. There were No Black Friday Deals on it etc... It is Foolish to wait for Prices to Drop. When the TV you want comes out just Buy it!!!! Intelligent people Save up for the Electronics that they want to Buy. I don't want to Buy Last Year's Tech.

@bobsibert1968

13 күн бұрын

I'd be willing to bet your bank account is ZERO ,haha

@JesusSavesSinners

13 күн бұрын

@@bobsibert1968 Not Remotely True!!!! Waiting to buy a Year old TV is Simply Ridiculous!!!! Especially when there is Never even a Guarantee that the TV will ever be Discounted very much. The Year I bought the Top TCL TV that they were selling, that TCL made. The Next year that TV was No longer being made. It was Never discounted More than the Price I paid for it. I would have been Completely wasting my time for a year just hopeful that it's price would be lowered. I would never have gotten the TV because they Sold out of it in a few months and never made any more of that model. The Next year they came out with a New Model and the old Model was never available again.