LG OLED Questions

OldBean

Hi there,

I was hoping to pick up the LG OLED55B8S for our Christmas gift, but have have found out that the paycheque for Christmas won't be in until the first week of the NY at this stage. I'm not overly interested in New Year sales (great if it works out, but not a deciding factor) but am worried about stock if there is a sale - How safe would I be ordering around the 7th of January? 

Then, somewhat related - What are the real world differences between that model and the LG OLED55C8PLA? Is it worth the €500 in the upgrade, or would that be better spent down the line on a soundbar? We watch a fair amount of TV and film, streaming and gaming through a PS4 Pro.


Thanks in advance!

Richersounds.ie: Kenny

OldBean wrote: »

Hi there,

I was hoping to pick up the LG OLED55B8S for our Christmas gift, but have have found out that the paycheque for Christmas won't be in until the first week of the NY at this stage. I'm not overly interested in New Year sales (great if it works out, but not a deciding factor) but am worried about stock if there is a sale - How safe would I be ordering around the 7th of January? 

Then, somewhat related - What are the real world differences between that model and the LG OLED55C8PLA? Is it worth the €500 in the upgrade, or would that be better spent down the line on a soundbar? We watch a fair amount of TV and film, streaming and gaming through a PS4 Pro.


Thanks in advance!

Hi OldBean.

Thanks for the post.

OLED is really the way to go.

Stock should still be fine by the 7th Jan however our Boxing Sales will have finished by the 7th and you run the risk of missing out on any of the offers.

The main difference between the C8 and B8 would be that the C8 uses the Alpha 9 processor and the B8 uses the Alpha 8.
The C8 is also 30% brighter than the B8's.

Also the PLA versions have upgraded speakers built in for a much better sound quality. The S version has standard speakers.

For me the extra would be worth it as the C8 range is at the top of its game.

OldBean

Yeah, I've completely set my mind on OLED as opposed to any of the other techs, seems to make the most sense - Will try up the budget if I can and go for the PLA. 

Cheers Kenny, hopefully put that order through early Jan!

Richersounds.ie: Kenny

OldBean wrote: »

Yeah, I've completely set my mind on OLED as opposed to any of the other techs, seems to make the most sense - Will try up the budget if I can and go for the PLA. 

Cheers Kenny, hopefully put that order through early Jan!

Hey OldBean.

I purchased one around this time last year and they really are fantastic.

Drop me a post where you are ready :)

dakar

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Richersounds.ie: Kenny

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Hey Dakar.

Yeah the B8's are really really nice!

Glad you are enjoying your new television.

Have a great Christmas.

The Ritz

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Dakar,

Please take a moment to read the Charter, queries here are for Richersounds to answer, it is not appropriate for Boardies to pitch in their advice or opinions.

Thanks,

Ritz.

Richersounds.ie: Kenny

Merry Christmas The Ritz

The Ritz

Cheers Kenny, many happy returns, hope you’re surviving the madness !

S.

Richersounds.ie: Kenny

The Ritz wrote: »

Cheers Kenny, many happy returns, hope you’re surviving the madness !

S.

Just about The Ritz, just about :D

dakar

My apologies Mr Ritz, I know OldBean a long time and I’ve been a Richer Sounds customer a lot longer. As an enthusiastic follower of the forum, I should have known better. Next time I’ll just text him!


Ritz:Cheers dakar, its all good - Happy Christmas

Richersounds.ie: Kenny

dakar wrote: »

My apologies Mr Ritz, I know OldBean a long time and I’ve been a Richer Sounds customer a lot longer. As an enthusiastic follower of the forum, I should have known better. Next time I’ll just text him!

No problem Dakar, hope you have a great Christmas.