Does HDR really make a huge difference on new TV's??

Hendrickp

Hi Guys,

I have been reading alot about this new tech the manufacturers are putting into this years new TV's and after seing a handful of these TV's working alongside the normal 4K TV's from last year, im not really seeing the big difference between the 2 and cant really see the justification to pay the extra money for a feature that doesnt seem to make ahuge difference. Any feedback on this would be very much appreciated?

Richersounds.ie: Kenny

Hendrickp wrote: »

Hi Guys,

I have been reading alot about this new tech the manufacturers are putting into this years new TV's and after seing a handful of these TV's working alongside the normal 4K TV's from last year, im not really seeing the big difference between the 2 and cant really see the justification to pay the extra money for a feature that doesnt seem to make ahuge difference. Any feedback on this would be very much appreciated?

Hi Hendrickp,

I suppose any comparison of TVs is entirely subjective as image comes down to personal preference. The main benefit of HDR is it's reproduction of natural light and colour. On first glance it's very subtle but when you start to analyse it the light and the colour is much more realistic on an HDR TV. The LED TVs would just increase the brightness of the image over the whole panel and the consequence would be the rest of the colours would be washed out. The HDRs, because of their wider colour spectrum give very natural light and also deeper darks and blacks than a conventional LED television. The best I've seen at this are the new LG OLED TVs. The best way I can describe the new E6 is like looking through a window. It takes a lot to impress me with Televisions but that's the first time I've been properly blown away by an image on a screen.

But like I say it's purely subjective, if you can't see any difference it would be hard to justify the extra money. However most TVs for 2016 are coming out with HDR as standard.

I hope this has been helpful. If you've any other questions don't hesitate to contact me.

David

Hendrickp

Richersounds.ie: Kenny wrote: »

Hendrickp wrote: »

Hi Guys,

I have been reading alot about this new tech the manufacturers are putting into this years new TV's and after seing a handful of these TV's working alongside the normal 4K TV's from last year, im not really seeing the big difference between the 2 and cant really see the justification to pay the extra money for a feature that doesnt seem to make ahuge difference. Any feedback on this would be very much appreciated?

Hi Hendrickp,

I suppose any comparison of TVs is entirely subjective as image comes down to personal preference. The main benefit of HDR is it's reproduction of natural light and colour. On first glance it's very subtle but when you start to analyse it the light and the colour is much more realistic on an HDR TV. The LED TVs would just increase the brightness of the image over the whole panel and the consequence would be the rest of the colours would be washed out. The HDRs, because of their wider colour spectrum give very natural light and also deeper darks and blacks than a conventional LED television. The best I've seen at this are the new LG OLED TVs. The best way I can describe the new E6 is like looking through a window. It takes a lot to impress me with Televisions but that's the first time I've been properly blown away by an image on a screen.

But like I say it's purely subjective, if you can't see any difference it would be hard to justify the extra money. However most TVs for 2016 are coming out with HDR as standard.

I hope this has been helpful. If you've any other questions don't hesitate to contact me.

David

Hi David,

Thanks for that feedback. If it is a case that HDR will provide better black levels than regular LED tv's then it could be worth the extra money as thats always been my problem with these tv's over the last few years. That grey look where black should be is very annoying.

Many thanks for your help.

Richersounds.ie: Brian

Hendrickp wrote: »

Richersounds.ie: Kenny wrote: »

Hendrickp wrote: »

Hi Guys,

I have been reading alot about this new tech the manufacturers are putting into this years new TV's and after seing a handful of these TV's working alongside the normal 4K TV's from last year, im not really seeing the big difference between the 2 and cant really see the justification to pay the extra money for a feature that doesnt seem to make ahuge difference. Any feedback on this would be very much appreciated?

Hi Hendrickp,

I suppose any comparison of TVs is entirely subjective as image comes down to personal preference. The main benefit of HDR is it's reproduction of natural light and colour. On first glance it's very subtle but when you start to analyse it the light and the colour is much more realistic on an HDR TV. The LED TVs would just increase the brightness of the image over the whole panel and the consequence would be the rest of the colours would be washed out. The HDRs, because of their wider colour spectrum give very natural light and also deeper darks and blacks than a conventional LED television. The best I've seen at this are the new LG OLED TVs. The best way I can describe the new E6 is like looking through a window. It takes a lot to impress me with Televisions but that's the first time I've been properly blown away by an image on a screen.

But like I say it's purely subjective, if you can't see any difference it would be hard to justify the extra money. However most TVs for 2016 are coming out with HDR as standard.

I hope this has been helpful. If you've any other questions don't hesitate to contact me.

David

Hi David,

Thanks for that feedback. If it is a case that HDR will provide better black levels than regular LED tv's then it could be worth the extra money as thats always been my problem with these tv's over the last few years. That grey look where black should be is very annoying.

Many thanks for your help.

hI Hendrickp,

Yep black has always been a bit of a problem with LED TVs, so the new ranges have really improved on the whole colour spectrum.

If theres a particular TV, or even a size you're interested in, just drop us a pm/post and we'll see what we can come up with for you

Cheers
Brian

Hendrickp

Will do Brian.

As soon as i settle on exactly what im looking for i'll be back on to yourselves.

Thanks again

Richersounds.ie: Brian

Hendrickp wrote: »

Will do Brian.

As soon as i settle on exactly what im looking for i'll be back on to yourselves.

Thanks again

No probs

TCP/IP

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The Ritz

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TCP/IP,

Please take a moment to read the Charter, I can understand the helpful intention but queries here are for Richersounds to deal with.

Ritz.

TCP/IP

The Ritz wrote: »

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TCP/IP,

Please take a moment to read the Charter, I can understand the helpful intention but queries here are for Richersounds to deal with.

Ritz.

Ritz I don't understand the issue. A poster was asking for information about HDR 4K TV screens as somebody that has bought their high end HDR screen from richersounds I feel my comments are perfectly placed. I can't imagine John and the Richersounds team would have an issue with what I spoke about considering it was offering my opinion that these TV's are great and well worth the purchase. I am happy to take this to PM or the Moderators forum if you wish to continue this.

The Ritz

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Hi TCP/IP,

I've responded to you by PM, prefer to discuss tha matter there rather  than take this thread off-topic.

Cheers,

Ritz.

TCP/IP

Thanks Ritz