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OLED tvs SD picture quality

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  • 07-09-2016 1:25pm
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    gaillimh
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    Hi.
    Apologies if this has been asked somewhere else.
    Basically I am looking into buying a 55" tv before Christmas as a replacement for an existing 40" (we have quite a big sitting room now).

    I don't have many HD channels so most tv watching would be Standard Definition (as well as streaming via Kodi so some HD in there I'm sure).

    Just wondering what the picture quality of the OLED tvs is like for viewing standard def content?
    is it a waste to consider getting one if you don't have a HD tv package?

    Thanks in advance


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    Richersounds.ie: Kenny
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    gaillimh wrote: »
    Hi.
    Apologies if this has been asked somewhere else.
    Basically I am looking into buying a 55" tv before Christmas as a replacement for an existing 40" (we have quite a big sitting room now).

    I don't have many HD channels so most tv watching would be Standard Definition (as well as streaming via Kodi so some HD in there I'm sure).

    Just wondering what the picture quality of the OLED tvs is like for viewing standard def content?
    is it a waste to consider getting one if you don't have a HD tv package?

    Thanks in advance
    Hi gaillimh,

    Standard definition channels tend to have the same resolution across the board on 4K TVs so they don't look as sharp as an HD channel. That's not to say they look bad, a 4K TV will attempt to clean up the image but you are really limited by your source. However, the OLEDs are far better than an LED for standard definition in terms of colour and depth of image.

    We have a 55B6 on display and when we play SD through it the colours are much richer and less washed out than an LED so I would definitely say an OLED is a much better option for SD than other TVs. If you have smart features in the TV you will get the benefit of HD and 4K through catch up apps, netflix and Youtube as well.

    I hope this information has been helpful!

    Many thanks

    David


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    gaillimh
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    Richersounds.ie: Kenny wrote: »
    gaillimh wrote: »
    Hi.
    Apologies if this has been asked somewhere else.
    Basically I am looking into buying a 55" tv before Christmas as a replacement for an existing 40" (we have quite a big sitting room now).

    I don't have many HD channels so most tv watching would be Standard Definition (as well as streaming via Kodi so some HD in there I'm sure).

    Just wondering what the picture quality of the OLED tvs is like for viewing standard def content?
    is it a waste to consider getting one if you don't have a HD tv package?

    Thanks in advance
    Hi gaillimh,

    Standard definition channels tend to have the same resolution across the board on 4K TVs so they don't look as sharp as an HD channel. That's not to say they look bad, a 4K TV will attempt to clean up the image but you are really limited by your source. However, the OLEDs are far better than an LED for standard definition in terms of colour and depth of image.

    We have a 55B6 on display and when we play SD through it the colours are much richer and less washed out than an LED so I would definitely say an OLED is a much better option for SD than other TVs. If you have smart features in the TV you will get the benefit of HD and 4K through catch up apps, netflix and Youtube as well.

    I hope this information has been helpful!

    Many thanks

    David
    Very helpful david thank you :-)


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    Richersounds.ie: Kenny
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    gaillimh wrote: »
    Richersounds.ie: Kenny wrote: »
    gaillimh wrote: »
    Hi.
    Apologies if this has been asked somewhere else.
    Basically I am looking into buying a 55" tv before Christmas as a replacement for an existing 40" (we have quite a big sitting room now).

    I don't have many HD channels so most tv watching would be Standard Definition (as well as streaming via Kodi so some HD in there I'm sure).

    Just wondering what the picture quality of the OLED tvs is like for viewing standard def content?
    is it a waste to consider getting one if you don't have a HD tv package?

    Thanks in advance
    Hi gaillimh,

    Standard definition channels tend to have the same resolution across the board on 4K TVs so they don't look as sharp as an HD channel. That's not to say they look bad, a 4K TV will attempt to clean up the image but you are really limited by your source. However, the OLEDs are far better than an LED for standard definition in terms of colour and depth of image.

    We have a 55B6 on display and when we play SD through it the colours are much richer and less washed out than an LED so I would definitely say an OLED is a much better option for SD than other TVs. If you have smart features in the TV you will get the benefit of HD and 4K through catch up apps, netflix and Youtube as well.

    I hope this information has been helpful!

    Many thanks

    David
    Very helpful david thank you :-)
    No problem, let me know if you need anything else!


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    robinwing
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    any chance the LG55B6  or  LR55E6    will be reduced in price soon ?  would there be a deal on black November ? 


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    Richersounds.ie: Kenny
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    robinwing wrote: »
    any chance the LG55B6  or  LR55E6    will be reduced in price soon ?  would there be a deal on black November ? 
    Hi robinwing,

    We do have a couple of voucher code deals on those TVs, the LG 55B6 is currently £2249 and the 55E6 is down to £2949. Both of these TVs have the 6 year guarantee included. With regards to black Friday we won't know what will be in the sale until it happens so I can't advise you on whether or not to wait I'm afraid.

    Many thanks

    David


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    cavan4sam
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    Hi guys I'm in a similar situation to gaillimh ..
    I was looking at the hisense offer you had on a 55inch but was wondering do you have any on a similar budget with HDR


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    Richersounds.ie: Kenny
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    cavan4sam wrote: »
    Hi guys I'm in a similar situation to gaillimh ..
    I was looking at the hisense offer you had on a 55inch but was wondering do you have any on a similar budget with HDR
    Hey Cavan4sam.

    The nearest to the Hisense 55M5500 with HDR would be the Samsung UE55KU6020 currently priced at £799.00
    http://www.richersounds.ie/p-202300-ue55ku6020.aspx

    I could offer you one of these at a one off boardie deal of £730.00 inc delivery and our VIP 6 year guarantee.

    The stock on the Hisense at the moment are like hens teeth with only a small amount of the 55M5500 currently available.

    Any questions drop me a post.


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    cavan4sam
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    Thanks kenny I'll have a look and see whats best for me


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    Richersounds.ie: Brian
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    cavan4sam wrote: »
    Thanks kenny I'll have a look and see whats best for me
    Cheers Cavan4sam


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    cavan4sam
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    Hi again what kind of deal can u give me for the hisense H55M3300 ? I've kind of my mind made up on this set and wondering will it be worth my while waiting til black friday or cyber monday ? Also I'm assuming it has Saorview ?
    Cheers


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    Richersounds.ie: Kenny
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    cavan4sam wrote: »
    Hi again what kind of deal can u give me for the hisense H55M3300 ? I've kind of my mind made up on this set and wondering will it be worth my while waiting til black friday or cyber monday ? Also I'm assuming it has Saorview ?
    Cheers
    Hey Cavan4sam.

    Unfortunately the best price on the 55M3300 would be the web pricing of £549.00 with £6.99 shipping.
    http://www.richersounds.ie/p-201999-55m3300.aspx

    Also includes our VIP 6 year Guarantee.

    The Hisense will pick up Saorview stations no problems.
    When it comes to our Black Friday or Cyber Monday we never find out the deals until the evening before launch.
    I would have no idea what will be included or not.


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    cavan4sam
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    Ok thanks Kenny I'll sit tight til next week then so


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    Richersounds.ie: Kenny
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    cavan4sam wrote: »
    Ok thanks Kenny I'll sit tight til next week then so
    No problem at all Cavan4sam.


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    cavan4sam
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    Kenny any chance of a boardie cyber monday deal on the 55m3300 or 55m5500 seeing as ye forgot to include it in your Black Friday sale 


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    Richersounds.ie: John
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    cavan4sam wrote: »
    Kenny any chance of a boardie cyber monday deal on the 55m3300 or 55m5500 seeing as ye forgot to include it in your Black Friday sale 
    I Like your style :p...

    very little room for movement - I can go to £529 / €649 on the 55M3300 - absolutely nothing budging on the 55M5500 though I'm afraid and I suspect it will have a price hike fairly soon..

    http://www.richersounds.ie/p-201999-55m3300.aspx

    http://www.richersounds.ie/p-202261-55m5500.aspx

    ATVB,

    John Mc

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    John McDonald / Managing Director / Richer Sounds Ireland / www.richersounds.ie / johnmc@richersounds.ie



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    cavan4sam
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    Sounds good .....is there much difference between the two sets ?


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    Richersounds.ie: John
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    ...very similar spec but the 50M5500 has slightly better motion processing tech...

    Keep me posted,

    ATVB,

    John Mc & Crew

    John McDonald / Managing Director / Richer Sounds Ireland / www.richersounds.ie / johnmc@richersounds.ie



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    cavan4sam
    Registered Users Posts: 1,139 ✭✭✭cavan4sam


    Will do ...will make a decision in the next day or two .....i see a lot here getting HDR update of the 3300 so that will probably swing the decision ...


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    Richersounds.ie: Kenny
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    cavan4sam wrote: »
    Will do ...will make a decision in the next day or two .....i see a lot here getting HDR  update of the 3300 so that will probably swing the decision ...
    No worries Cavan4sam.

    Drop us a post when your ready :)


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    cavan4sam
    Registered Users Posts: 1,139 ✭✭✭cavan4sam


    Ready to order tomorrow is the 499 plus delivery the very best or any boardie special few quid off .......


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    Richersounds.ie: Brian
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    cavan4sam wrote: »
    Ready to order tomorrow is the 499  plus delivery  the very best or any boardie special few quid off .......
    cheers cavan4sam, to be honest the margins are very tight on the 55m3300 so £505.99 would be the best we could do I'm afraid 


    Thanks
    Brian


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    cavan4sam
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    Richersounds.ie: Brian wrote:
    cheers cavan4sam, to be honest the margins are very tight on the 55m3300 so £505.99 would be the best we could do I'm afraid

    Ordered earlier off chris .
    Thanks a million lads for all the help


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    Richersounds.ie: Kenny
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    cavan4sam wrote: »
    Originally posted by Richersounds.ie: Brian
    cheers cavan4sam, to be honest the margins are very tight on the 55m3300 so £505.99 would be the best we could do I'm afraid

    Ordered earlier off chris .
    Thanks a million lads for all the help
    Cheers Cavan4Sam :)


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    cavan4sam
    Registered Users Posts: 1,139 ✭✭✭cavan4sam


    Richersounds.ie: Kenny wrote:
    Cheers Cavan4Sam

    Received the set today ....

    Class so far
    Thanks a million lads


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    Richersounds.ie: Kenny
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    cavan4sam wrote: »
    Originally posted by Richersounds.ie: Kenny
    Cheers Cavan4Sam

    Received the set today ....

    Class so far
    Thanks a million lads
    Excellent news Cavan4sam.

    Should any questions arise just drop us a post :D


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