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namix
11-07-2014, 08:54 AM
Any TV savants out there?

Looking to get a TV, primarily for movies - but a bit of gaming.
- obv 1080p / hd / quick refresh, the standard stuff
- i'd say no smaller than 65, it's a good space to fill
- budget, $1-1.5k


suggestions?

Diode
11-07-2014, 09:21 AM
get a projector.

BROKE LESNAR
11-07-2014, 09:32 AM
A Blu-Ray projector is dope.

My next flat screen investment will be the new warped ones. They look sexy as all get out.

namix
11-07-2014, 09:44 AM
Nice - any brands for the projector suggested?

~RustyGunZ~
11-07-2014, 09:59 AM
projectors aren't that great

get like a last year model samsung

or the newer sonys if they're out yet are dope

the curve tv is fucking stupid don't waste 3k on it, it's not better

Mike Wrecka
11-07-2014, 10:02 AM
LCD > projector


I don't care what anyone says a projector does not deliver as sharp a picture

Witty
11-07-2014, 10:08 AM
Does all of this matter?

Just get a big ass screen and watch stuff on it...any of them, doesn't matter.

Close your eyes and pick one.

Hush
11-07-2014, 10:10 AM
Does all of this matter?

Just get a big ass screen and watch stuff on it...any of them, doesn't matter.

Close your eyes and pick one.

Obviously it matters to him

Have a bad night or something ?

Witty
11-07-2014, 10:11 AM
Obviously it matters to him

Have a bad night or something ?

Nah it was good I watched football (soccer) and got high.

I'm just being annoying.

Mike Wrecka
11-07-2014, 10:14 AM
Don't mind witty he isn't American



He does things like watch soccer and buys TVs with his eyes closed

~RustyGunZ~
11-07-2014, 10:15 AM
If you wanna go away from Samsung though this joint is crazy and not that expensive

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/sharp-aquos-q-series-60-class-60-1-32-diag--led-1080p-240hz-smart-3d-hdtv-silver/3347019.p?id=1219090884301&skuId=3347019&ref=06&loc=01&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=3347019&extensionType=pla:g&s_kwcid=PTC!pla!!!83323973231!g!!49374295751&kpid=3347019&k_clickid=4c4a386a-4466-e8c8-8b76-0000060c2759&kpid=3347019&gclid=Cj0KEQiA-PGiBRDRz4jH9o39yZwBEiQAWCBZNYLjCEJ6YMZ0L03ZQ1Io9Gc-bhz6K4OfDRqIQYHuqOQaAql08P8HAQ

Has the extra color like the other sharp quattrons and also puts out retina quality (says 4k but isn't.. still 2x as sharp as 1080 though)

edit: thought you said less than 65 not more

http://www.eastcoasttvs.com/Sharp-LED-HDTV-p/lc70uq17u.htm?Click=7751&utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=shoppingengine&gclid=Cj0KEQiA-PGiBRDRz4jH9o39yZwBEiQAWCBZNZMn_BVv2S43YcxNHJFiZCe qnFXv_Ps5VYNQYtw3YNIaAi0_8P8HAQ

70 inch version

Witty
11-07-2014, 10:16 AM
Don't mind witty he isn't American



He does things like watch soccer and buys TVs with his eyes closed

I do most things with my eyes closed.

including FUCKING YOUR MOTHER CUZ SHE'S UGLY BRAH.

Mike Wrecka
11-07-2014, 10:20 AM
Oh snap burn



And by burn , I mean I would like to douse u in gasoline and watch u burn alive

Wise Wiggles
11-07-2014, 10:29 AM
LSD > LCD

namix
11-07-2014, 11:06 AM
If you wanna go away from Samsung though this joint is crazy and not that expensive

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/sharp-aquos-q-series-60-class-60-1-32-diag--led-1080p-240hz-smart-3d-hdtv-silver/3347019.p?id=1219090884301&skuId=3347019&ref=06&loc=01&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=3347019&extensionType=pla:g&s_kwcid=PTC!pla!!!83323973231!g!!49374295751&kpid=3347019&k_clickid=4c4a386a-4466-e8c8-8b76-0000060c2759&kpid=3347019&gclid=Cj0KEQiA-PGiBRDRz4jH9o39yZwBEiQAWCBZNYLjCEJ6YMZ0L03ZQ1Io9Gc-bhz6K4OfDRqIQYHuqOQaAql08P8HAQ

Has the extra color like the other sharp quattrons and also puts out retina quality (says 4k but isn't.. still 2x as sharp as 1080 though)

edit: thought you said less than 65 not more

http://www.eastcoasttvs.com/Sharp-LED-HDTV-p/lc70uq17u.htm?Click=7751&utm_source=googlebase&utm_medium=shoppingengine&gclid=Cj0KEQiA-PGiBRDRz4jH9o39yZwBEiQAWCBZNZMn_BVv2S43YcxNHJFiZCe qnFXv_Ps5VYNQYtw3YNIaAi0_8P8HAQ

70 inch version

Dope, yea that's exactly what i been looking at now...

Good looks --- thanks for the input ya'll.

jilti
11-07-2014, 11:28 AM
Wait a couple weeks til black Friday then get whatever t.v. costs $1.5k

Diode
11-07-2014, 11:32 AM
i can't with this thread

long debunked quattron nonsense

conflating technology (lcd) with delivery mechanism (projector lens vs panel type)

referencing apple's patented PPI on their smartphones / tablets as a "type of quality" (retina)

not understanding what sharpness is and deciding their exposure to a bargain basement "1080p projector" brand projector means fidelity is impossible to achieve outside of a traditional lcd panel

fuck it. listen to people who shop at best buy.

Lol

~RustyGunZ~
11-07-2014, 11:34 AM
i can't with this thread

long debunked quattron nonsense

conflating technology (lcd) with delivery mechanism (projector lens vs screen type)

referencing apple's patented PPI on their smartphones / tablets as a "type of quality" (retina)

fuck it. listen to people who shop at best buy.

Lol

projectors are only good for theatre rooms

which I get it, you have one

it's the better deal and quality

not everyone wants to just watch shitin a dark room though

Diode
11-07-2014, 11:35 AM
projectors are only good for theatre rooms

which I get it, you have one

it's the better deal and quality

not everyone wants to just watch shitin a dark room though

high lumen output projectors and high gain screens totally aren't a thing, you're right, there's a reason why there aren't millions of projectors in use in common living rooms throughout the world

(except that they are)

Diode
11-07-2014, 11:36 AM
namix if you really care to learn about what you're going to spend thousands of dollars on, please go to avsforum and do some reading.

end of my contribution to this thread.

~RustyGunZ~
11-07-2014, 11:37 AM
high lumen output high gain screens totally aren't a thing, you're right, there's a reason why there aren't millions of projectors in use in common living rooms throughout the world

(except that they are)

eh

haven't seen one in use tbh

we had a projector in a theater room in my parents house growing up

I used it like 5% of thetime I viewed TV

just not my thing. newer ones might be dope in a lit room I guess

namix
11-07-2014, 01:23 PM
namix if you really care to learn about what you're going to spend thousands of dollars on, please go to avsforum and do some reading.

end of my contribution to this thread.

word man, im looking to spend a grand and a half though - looking at the high quality projectors, they are more than im looking to drop for our basement

Diode
11-07-2014, 03:29 PM
word man, im looking to spend a grand and a half though - looking at the high quality projectors, they are more than im looking to drop for our basement

an epson 8350 would serve you fine.

~RustyGunZ~
11-07-2014, 03:34 PM
Diode

another issue I canthink of, just wondering what your experience is

namix has kids

kinect/wii and shit are very popular with kids

how does that shit work with like getting in front of the projector? I assume you can't have it to close to the wall (maybe you can now) but if it's back and kids are running around doing crazy wii and kinect shit (next thing is, can the sensor be at the wall without a lot of cords) won't they get in the way and make it so there's shadows in the picture?

Mike Wrecka
11-07-2014, 03:52 PM
Another downside to projectors is the need for a separate audio system. Obv no speakers come with it so u need to make a second purchase for sound. Which could get pricey in itself

~RustyGunZ~
11-07-2014, 03:53 PM
Another downside to projectors is the need for a separate audio system. Obv no speakers come with it so u need to make a second purchase for sound. Which could get pricey in itself

always what you should do anyways tbh

those little speakers suck dick and blow out quickly

Certain
11-07-2014, 03:58 PM
It's nice having kind of shitty vision but not shitty enough to need glasses. I bought the cheapest 60-inch HDTV on the market, and I never notice any granule error or distortion. I also don't play video games, though.

Mike Wrecka
11-07-2014, 04:01 PM
I've heard that a million times knuckle and I disagree. My TVs speakers work just fine for me. I don't need to watch tv with a sub woofer providing bass. Or surround sound.


People waste a fuck load of money on that shit. I don't need an IMAX experience in my living room. Now a theater room or man cave yes but otherwise it's a waste

Zen
11-07-2014, 04:19 PM
LSD > LCD

Yes.

Diode
11-07-2014, 04:23 PM
Diode

another issue I canthink of, just wondering what your experience is

namix has kids

kinect/wii and shit are very popular with kids

how does that shit work with like getting in front of the projector? I assume you can't have it to close to the wall (maybe you can now) but if it's back and kids are running around doing crazy wii and kinect shit (next thing is, can the sensor be at the wall without a lot of cords) won't they get in the way and make it so there's shadows in the picture?

most projectors are ceiling hung. not an issue.

mine is behind a wall with a cutout. it is definitely taller than most people.

~RustyGunZ~
11-07-2014, 04:24 PM
most projectors are ceiling hung. not an issue.

mine is behind a wall with a cutout. it is definitely taller than most people.

word

we had ours in the middle of the wall. shit was from like 2001 though.

my dad's 6'8 so if he walked around the room he covered half the picture

Ghost1
11-07-2014, 05:27 PM
i can't with this thread

long debunked quattron nonsense

conflating technology (lcd) with delivery mechanism (projector lens vs panel type)

referencing apple's patented PPI on their smartphones / tablets as a "type of quality" (retina)

not understanding what sharpness is and deciding their exposure to a bargain basement "1080p projector" brand projector means fidelity is impossible to achieve outside of a traditional lcd panel

fuck it. listen to people who shop at best buy.

Lol



AYO

Lmfao

Diode tok much for me to not lol sometimes.

First 5 words talm bout .. THE CONVULATING SPECTOMETER WAS LONG DEBUNKED WOTH A RANDOMINQL PARCIFERITH

Lol.

Diode legit is Rawn....if Rawn actually told the truth amd knew about the shit he talked about.

Repped.

Ghost1
11-07-2014, 05:28 PM
Must spread :/

Certain
11-07-2014, 05:47 PM
Diode needs to go to medical school to become full-on Bizarro Rawn.

Fart
11-07-2014, 06:31 PM
Samsung
LG
then the rest

65 inch LG smart TV would probably run 1500. web browser and all the apps you need. multiple hdmi, USB ports for those downloaded movies, smart refresh, 'magic remote' with voice control, all the goods. Love my 47" LG

Blanco Bishop
11-08-2014, 09:05 PM
most projectors are ceiling hung. not an issue.

mine is behind a wall with a cutout. it is definitely taller than most people.

Strikta

Fart
11-08-2014, 09:07 PM
Good projectors are crazy expensive and not nearly as functional as a television

those things are just silly.

Diode
11-08-2014, 09:19 PM
Good projectors are crazy expensive and not nearly as functional as a television

those things are just silly.

you advised someone to waste hundreds on a smart tv, a closed garden environment with no control outside of what the vendor gives you until their next batch is released and you are left with unsupported garbage.

you advised that in the era of chromecast, roku, firetv, etc.

nobody should buy anything but a basic tv with high pq if they aren't going the projector route. smart tvs are anything but.

Fart
11-08-2014, 09:45 PM
Yeah except it's not. You're thinking of the current 4k and/or 3Dtelevisions.

And Chromecast is anything but reliable.

Regardless, projectors are at least three times the cost and don't do anything really at all.

Diode
11-08-2014, 10:07 PM
Yeah except it's not. You're thinking of the current 4k and/or 3Dtelevisions.

And Chromecast is anything but reliable.

Regardless, projectors are at least three times the cost and don't do anything really at all.

you have absolutely no idea what you are talking about. 4K and/or 3D has nothing to do with a canned, locked-in app suite that is severely underpowered and can only be updated by vendor firmware.

you also are clueless about anything related to a projector. a projector does the same thing a tv does. it displays a picture.

if you want to get into things like contrast ratio etc. then we can discuss. otherwise you are just... dumb.

lol @ chromecast being anything but reliable. how much easier can it possibly be? hdmi in. usb and/or ac in/ wifi on. same way a smart tv's shitty app system works but with the ability to customize and adapt, plus the bonus of mirroring any screen.

need more horsepower? roku, wd, firetv, etc. etc. etc.

fucking raspberry pi box

jesus.

namix
11-09-2014, 03:53 PM
we have 9ft ceilings in the basement, and i already got a receiver with surround wired -- so im cool with the projector obstacles there

i still think a nice flat screen is probably the move for us at this point though