Thank you!
Thank you!
I'm considering this set myself in the future, but it seems to have a lot of input lag (40ms+) for anything non-4k (Wii U, Switch, retro etc), so I'm not sure if I should hold out for a Q9FN or something.
For settings, check out rtings: https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/sony/x900f/settings
This is the exact model I'm considering right now, my Vizio P65 started acting strange after a power surge and luckily my renters insurance is covering it so looking to upgrade.Been over a week since I got my Sony 900f and I have to say I love this TV.
Would love it if there's owners of this TV (or the 900e/930e) in this thread that would share their settings preferences for: regular cable tv (1080i content), settings for HDR movies, and settings for HDR games
I've mostly been using the default settings on standard mode for movies, and game mode for games because everything looks so good right out of the box.
There's a ton of options and its a bit intimidating hah.
This is the exact model I'm considering right now, my Vizio P65 started acting strange after a power surge and luckily my renters insurance is covering it so looking to upgrade.
What is your impression of the HDR performance? Is the Android OS laggy? That's the biggest complaint I see on Sony TVs, but hear the picture quality is significantly uograded in the 2018 model..
According to Michael's (Michael Cioni, SVP of Innovation at Panavision) hypothesis, we should be seeing prototype displays with 16K resolution by next year. In fact, he said he expects to see resolutions of 16K and even 32K coming to professional displays sooner than most might think.
In fact, Abhijeet reported that Samsung Display—which manufactures raw panels for Samsung Electronics as well as other companies—predicts that 8K panels sales will reach 7 million units by 2020. This is much faster than industry-analysis firm IHS predicts, but he pointed out that 4K panel sales grew much faster than initially predicted as well.
UHD Blu-ray does not currently support 8K, but Chris Chinnock (President of Insight Media) reported that additions to the specification have been proposed or are close to approval. However, unless there is a significant increase in compression efficiency, a disc will be able to store only 25% as much content at 8K compared with 4K.
For those using the X/S as a 4k player: are you finding that you have to turn off Game mode to get the right HDR when watching 4k discs? I have to turn Game mode back on for games with HDR because otherwise the colors are too oversaturated when playing games but if i leave it on for movies they look too dark and desaturated of color. I'm using an LG B7 OLED fyi.
For those using the X/S as a 4k player: are you finding that you have to turn off Game mode to get the right HDR when watching 4k discs? I have to turn Game mode back on for games with HDR because otherwise the colors are too oversaturated when playing games but if i leave it on for movies they look too dark and desaturated of color. I'm using an LG B7 OLED fyi.
I don't use HDR Game mode, when i watch 4K movies on XB1S .For those using the X/S as a 4k player: are you finding that you have to turn off Game mode to get the right HDR when watching 4k discs? I have to turn Game mode back on for games with HDR because otherwise the colors are too oversaturated when playing games but if i leave it on for movies they look too dark and desaturated of color. I'm using an LG B7 OLED fyi.
Sucks, but I just wanted to see if others were going through the same thing. Seems so.That's one of the disadvantages when using a game console for movie playback. You have to fiddle with settings or view one set of content with subpar settings.
What should gamma be set at on a 2016 OLED? I use ISF Bright and Dark depending on time of day for regular TV viewing. I noticed that the gamma on Bright is Gamma 2.2 and Dark BT. 1886
ordered a LG 65B7 for 1999€ on Amazon. Should arrive this week. Any good recommendations for a Soundbar? Is Dolby Atmos really good? Something like LG SJ9 or is there something cheaper and good?
Would love it if there's owners of this TV (or the 900e/930e) in this thread that would share their settings preferences for: regular cable tv (1080i content), settings for HDR movies, and settings for HDR games
I'm considering this set myself in the future, but it seems to have a lot of input lag (40ms+) for anything non-4k (Wii U, Switch, retro etc), so I'm not sure if I should hold out for a Q9FN or something.
Awesome, sounds like a great choice. Glad to hear the OS isn't a big issue. I think I'm gonna pull the trigger on this one.HDR and Dolby Vision look incredible on this TV. I'm actually rewatching my collection of UHD discs, cause it looks so good. Even SDR content looks a lot better on this TV than my old TV.
As for the OS, its not that its laggy it's more like the design doesn't do it any favors, but its actually functional. Even so, the remote allows you to almost skip the Android TV menus, since it has a quick options menu for adjusting picture settings and other things, inputs, and it has a button for quickly entering Netflix without having to go to the Android interface.
BT.1886 is standard for reference (dark) viewing conditions but isn't really viable for bright rooms. That's why ISF Bright Room goes with 2.2
my advise: Stick with 1886 and compensate the bright enviroment with high Oled Light, this is what the technicolor mode.
I mean, if you have a history of extreme input lag sensitivity or are a semi pro fighting game player or love to play max speed Beatmania, look elsewhere. But for the games I've tried so far it's great? It's the loss of a frame @ 60 so for most players I think it's not even noticeable. My SNES Classic and Switch run fine. I'm possibly on the less sensitive side of the problem though.
Does anyone use the LG 8 series' BFI with video games? Does it make a positive difference? Is the dimmer image a dealbreaker?
Any chance of OLED TVs being under 55 inches any time soon? I can go up to 49 but 55 is too big...
So how many of you actually see a significant difference on OLED compared to modern standard TV:s? I have seen a Philips OLED next to a standard Philips showing the same video at the hardware retailer and I did indeed see a significant difference, even in the fairly well-lit room, the blacks were more intense. But could this just be a matter of TV image settings or will I indeed see this difference at home? I won't be watching in a completely dark room but one with some mood lighting. My choice is basically between an 65" LG C7V and a 75" Samsung MU7005, both being at a similar price point.
In a well lit room a LCD doesn't show it's poor black levels. You will definitely see the difference in OLED in a dimmer home environment. You don't need a pitch black room either.So how many of you actually see a significant difference on OLED compared to modern standard TV:s? I have seen a Philips OLED next to a standard Philips showing the same video at the hardware retailer and I did indeed see a significant difference, even in the fairly well-lit room, the blacks were more intense. But could this just be a matter of TV image settings or will I indeed see this difference at home? I won't be watching in a completely dark room but one with some mood lighting. My choice is basically between an 65" LG C7V and a 75" Samsung MU7005, both being at a similar price point.
Any chance of OLED TVs being under 55 inches any time soon? I can go up to 49 but 55 is too big...
HarmonyyyyyyAnyone have a recommendation for a really good universal remote that can control TV, receiver, Apple TV, etc with one remote?
I just noticed that most TVs don't seem to support 1440p natively. Those of you who do a ton of PC gaming on your LG & Samsung sets, what's your experience been like? I'm buying a set primarily for living room PC gaming, and my GTX 1080 definitely won't be pushing 4K60 on everything. I was planning on running 1440p/60 for most things, but that doesn't seem possible with a LG OLED?
I haven't been able to find a ton of anecdotal experience with this kind of setup/situation. It looks like the X900F is my best bet if native 1440p/60hz matters?
I play games at 1440p/60hz on my LG OLED all the time. What makes you think it's not possible?I just noticed that most TVs don't seem to support 1440p natively. Those of you who do a ton of PC gaming on your LG & Samsung sets, what's your experience been like? I'm buying a set primarily for living room PC gaming, and my GTX 1080 definitely won't be pushing 4K60 on everything. I was planning on running 1440p/60 for most things, but that doesn't seem possible with a LG OLED?
I haven't been able to find a ton of anecdotal experience with this kind of setup/situation. It looks like the X900F is my best bet if native 1440p/60hz matters?
Harmonyyyyyy
I have the Elite cuz my stuff is hidden in the other room, but if you have line of sight to all of it, you can get a cheaper one. And it works via phone app too which is nice
E: GearDraxon thoughts on Savant? I know they're nice but way less self serve and his system is not very complicated.
Oh that's interesting. Let me go check those out. I wonder what people don't like.I don't gauge everything on Amazon reviews but my reason for asking was that the Harmony remotes all did pretty poorly there (like 3.5/5.0 stars). I'd much more quickly take your word for it though
Oh that's interesting. Let me go check those out. I wonder what people don't like.
Yep, I could totally see them being complicated. The problem is (and this could have changed) but most universal remotes are either kinda basic and don't have activity based functions like (turn on everything and set it to the right inputs), or they have activities and take some time to program (you obviously have to tell the remote what inputs your stuff needs to be on when you first set up the activities), or there's stuff like Savant that's amazing but needs to be professionally programmed and you're into hundreds to almost thousands pretty quick.17% of reviews for the Elite (which is on sale today) were 1 star. I haven't read through too many just yet but overly complicated seems like a recurring theme.
Yep, I could totally see them being complicated. The problem is (and this could have changed) but most universal remotes are either kinda basic and don't have activity based functions like (turn on everything and set it to the right inputs), or they have activities and take some time to program (you obviously have to tell the remote what inputs your stuff needs to be on when you first set up the activities), or there's stuff like Savant that's amazing but needs to be professionally programmed and you're into hundreds to almost thousands pretty quick.
Maybe there's another brand out there that's popped up in recent times I'm not aware of.
Also, will be curious for Gear's opinion since he's still in the day to day on this stuff, and it's been awhile for me.
E: also worth noting that I get the complaints about Alexa, but that's a function of how Alexa skills work, not as much a Harmony problem. They're working on making those better though. And your core functions still work via Alexa, it's just a little bit goofy.
Any chance of OLED TVs being under 55 inches any time soon? I can go up to 49 but 55 is too big...
17% of reviews for the Elite (which is on sale today) were 1 star. I haven't read through too many just yet but overly complicated seems like a recurring theme.
It is somewhat complicated, so you'll need to be comfortable with a logical flow. I enjoyed mine enough to buy a second one, and they both do exactly what I want.
I'm able to do things like power on my Oppo 203 and switch to the HDMI Input so that I can view a device there.. I can add and adjust delay between steps. It connects to some things via IR and others via Bluetooth, etc. But yeah the initial setup takes a bit of tinkering. There's zero chance my wife or mom would get one working without help.
Harmony Companion. Mine has been a godsend.Anyone have a recommendation for a really good universal remote that can control TV, receiver, Apple TV, etc with one remote?
Okay sweet, that clears things up. My apologies, the ultimate is on sale for $139. Good deal at that price? I'm not buying one now until the TV area is finished but I just want to have an idea on price.
Also, the OLEDs have that weird IR cursor, right? The Harmony remotes work with that?
I think that's probably the most apt description. Basic setup isn't too bad but it's super helpful when you start to get things like HDMI handshake issues, because you can customize device turn on order and delays etc as mentioned above.
I mean, if you have a history of extreme input lag sensitivity or are a semi pro fighting game player or love to play max speed Beatmania, look elsewhere. But for the games I've tried so far it's great? It's the loss of a frame @ 60 so for most players I think it's not even noticeable. My SNES Classic and Switch run fine. I'm possibly on the less sensitive side of the problem though.
I play games at 1440p/60hz on my LG OLED all the time. What makes you think it's not possible?
They do.All of the RTings reviews for OLEDs say they don't support it:
https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/lg/c8#comparison_1814
I dunno how that works though.