Oh dear

[elfstone]

Made the mistake yesterday of going to look at the Samsung 78 4K tv. Wasn't expecting to be wowed . . . but I was.

This could get costly.

BTW, the curved one will fit on the Salamander. Just sayin'.

 

[Towen7]

BTW, the curved one will fit on the Salamander. Just sayin'.

Yeah.

But then you have to live with a curved set.

 

[Batman]

At least at 78", you're approaching a size where the curve is slightly LESS of a nuisance... :happy-smileygiantred:

 

[elfstone]

I haven't kept up with curved vs. flat screen debate. What's the story? They do have a 78" flat screen. Both looked amazing so either one would be welcomed in my home.

 

[Batman]

Curved, in general, is not getting much love within the industry. While the image is usually still stunning, the visual sweet spot is narrower than with a truly flat panel most of which (depending on the technology) already had issue with off-axis viewing.

 

[elfstone]

See that's the problem I'm having now with my set. If you sit dead on, the viewing is spectacular. Sit a little to the side and it's not so great. I did notice on the 4K sets that it really doesn't matter what the viewing angle is (but this was in a showroom). I'll have to go back and look at them in more detail and see which seems better.

I did look at the LG OLED, but I don't want to go smaller in size. The blacks on that set was amazing though.

 

[Batman]

As you approach those larger sizes, I really do think it becomes less of factor. And honestly if you can live with it, then who cares anyway. I have a curved screen in my projector based theater, but it ranges from ~100" - 120" diagonal depending on the aspect ratio. So most of the time, the side edges of the screen nearly exceed the width of the seating area. Hardly ever the case with a TV in a living area.

 

[Barney]

Vizio will be offereing a 120" R series any time now.

 

[elfstone]

Vizio will be offereing a 120" R series any time now.

Flamin' hell. Is it going to be called the Mr. Magoo series?

That's a little too big.

 

[Batman]

Vizio will be offereing a 120" R series any time now.

Outside of the "because we can" line of thinking I don't know why the manufacturers produce sets of that magnitude. Yeah sure some people with some deep pockets will buy them but how many. I fail to see any value in a set that size. Maybe I'm out of touch. And I get that they impress and draw crowds, and to that extent, generate buzz at trade shows. But in the grand scheme of the market, still seems pointless to me.

 

[Flint]

Vizio will be offereing a 120" R series any time now.

Outside of the "because we can" line of thinking I don't know why the manufacturers produce sets of that magnitude. Yeah sure some people with some deep pockets will buy them but how many. I fail to see any value in a set that size. Maybe I'm out of touch. And I get that they impress and draw crowds, and to that extent, generate buzz at trade shows. But in the grand scheme of the market, still seems pointless to me.

They don't expect to sell many to individual consumers. Companies buy the big TVs. Like Panasonic's 120" Plasma - I still see those installed in hotel lobbies, casinos, airports, office buildings, train stations and other places where a huge display actually serve a purpose (and pay for themselves in less than a year).

 

[Batman]

But there are commercial lines for that from most of the big players. Lines that most consumers don't have access to...

 

[Haywood]

I think a 120 inch set would be fantastic for a person who wants a home theater experience, but does not have a dedicated room with sufficient lighting control to make a projector work. Sadly, the biggest thing I can cram into my room is an 80 inch set.

 

[Batman]

^^ has a price been posted online anywhere for this 120" 4k rez set. I agree that it would "work" in those environments, but at what price? $12k? $15K? $30k? $130k?

 

[Towen7]

I think we'd all like a set that large. But there just isn't a consumer market at the prices required for entry at that size.

 

[elfstone]

I could fit a 120" set in my room, but I'd have to get another Salamander (and it took me almost 10 years or more to break down and get one). Besides, with what it would probably cost, I'd probably opt to pay off my Volkswagen!

 

[Haywood]

I think we'd all like a set that large. But there just isn't a consumer market at the prices required for entry at that size.

Yet. :happy-smileygiantred:

 

[Batman]

Granted, I didn't search long so I can't substantiate anything. But one of the sites where I found the set mentioned had a comments thread where someone threw out a six-figure price. I personally don't know of a single person at any income level who'd spring for that.

 

[Towen7]

^^ has a price been posted online anywhere for this 120" 4k rez set. I agree that it would "work" in those environments, but at what price? $12k? $15K? $30k? $130k?

Nailed it.
Several sites are reporting that Vizio's 120" set will be priced at "only" $130,000. If you cant get a projector into your current room you now have an option. You'd likely come out WAY head by building a new room and stocking it with high-end electronics and furniture.

:text-link:

 

[Haywood]

^^ has a price been posted online anywhere for this 120" 4k rez set. I agree that it would "work" in those environments, but at what price? $12k? $15K? $30k? $130k?

Nailed it.
Several sites are reporting that Vizio's 120" set will be priced at "only" $130,000. If you cant get a projector into your current room you now have an option. You'd likely come out WAY head by building a new room and stocking it with high-end electronics and furniture.

:text-link:

I agree that $130k is completely insane, but when $130k becomes $10k, these displays will make sense for some people.