Folks, I need some help in a purchase decision of a TV + Soundbar within 1 Lakh (~80K for TV ~20K for soundbar). I plan to use the TV with Apple TV 4k, so I don't think the OS/UI should matter much.
1) Size: 65" or above
2) Use:
Primarily for movies, especially movies with subtitles (foreign language films). So I cannot tolerate blooming around subtitles at all. I will be using my external HDD regularly for movies.
Secondary use is for a playstation (PS5 or PS4) that I may get in a few months. But this is just for future-proofing my TV and not a necessity. Refresh rate is not my highest priority ATM.
I don't watch much sport or cable TV.
3) Room: It's a living room that gets some amount of light. So a TV with good bright room performance would be a plus, but not a deciding factor. Viewing distance is ~7'
4) Video quality priorities: Color Accuracy and OOTB calibration >> Brightness > HDR/Dolby Vision
As for the soundbar, I'd like something with tight punchy bass, clear vocals and good soundstage (using headphone terminology here). If it's possible to get a recommendation for both the TV+Soundbar it'd be amazing. Since the Prime Day sale is coming up, I can wait until the sale to make my purchase.
Considerations: Vu Masterpiece 65", Samsung Crystal 4k 65"
PS: I used to own a Sony X90F and absolutely loved the little features like built-in chromecast, picture calibration, and stereo pairing between the TV and a bluetooth speaker. Since I own a high-end bluetooth speaker, this would eliminate the need for a soundbar, increasing my budget for the TV. But I don't believe any Sony TV would fit in my budget and meet the other requirements
1) Size: 65" or above
2) Use:
Primarily for movies, especially movies with subtitles (foreign language films). So I cannot tolerate blooming around subtitles at all. I will be using my external HDD regularly for movies.
Secondary use is for a playstation (PS5 or PS4) that I may get in a few months. But this is just for future-proofing my TV and not a necessity. Refresh rate is not my highest priority ATM.
I don't watch much sport or cable TV.
3) Room: It's a living room that gets some amount of light. So a TV with good bright room performance would be a plus, but not a deciding factor. Viewing distance is ~7'
4) Video quality priorities: Color Accuracy and OOTB calibration >> Brightness > HDR/Dolby Vision
As for the soundbar, I'd like something with tight punchy bass, clear vocals and good soundstage (using headphone terminology here). If it's possible to get a recommendation for both the TV+Soundbar it'd be amazing. Since the Prime Day sale is coming up, I can wait until the sale to make my purchase.
Considerations: Vu Masterpiece 65", Samsung Crystal 4k 65"
PS: I used to own a Sony X90F and absolutely loved the little features like built-in chromecast, picture calibration, and stereo pairing between the TV and a bluetooth speaker. Since I own a high-end bluetooth speaker, this would eliminate the need for a soundbar, increasing my budget for the TV. But I don't believe any Sony TV would fit in my budget and meet the other requirements
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