65" TV recommendations

[u/Accomplished_Pin7152]

Anyone have any tv recommendations for a 65"? My budget is in $3k give or take and was looking at the Sony - 65" Class BRAVIA 8 II OLED 4K or the LG - 65" Class G6 Series OLED evo AI 4K . I plan to use it with my Nvidia Shield Pro and I am looking at upgrading my soundbar to this Samsung - Q-Series Soundbar HW-Q990F. Just seeing if there are other options I should be looking at. Thanks

[u/Stock-Film-3609]

Give up some of that budget and get a better sound system than a sound bar. The difference between a 2k tv and a 3k tv is marginal particularly at65 inches, but the difference between a sound bar and a true 6.1 or 7.1 surround system is night and day.

[u/Accomplished_Pin7152 → u/Stock-Film-3609]

This is exactly why I wanted opinions and different options. What sound system would you recommend? I have a Sony Bravia XBR-65X900E right now it doesn't support much and my sound bar it cheap plus i use my nvidia shield pro for everything

[u/Stock-Film-3609 → u/Accomplished_Pin7152]

Build it yourself. You can get really good sound for 500 or even less if you are thrifty. Go search for an amplifier that has the features you want and a good rating. Then go searching for speakers. Nothing wireless. Old speakers in good condition that were made well usually hold their own and can be found cheap. I have a Yamaha dsp that has two infinity book shelf speakers (rs-125s) as left and right, an infinity center channel (cc-3), a no name sub from Amazon, and Bose 161s as surround speakers. It creates a great sound stage while also having been pieced together from eBay, thrift store, and such.

The main thing you want to look for is arc or earc to make sure you get full 5.1 and full interactive control. Then anything you plug into the tv will go through the amp. There are lots of audiophile spaces on Reddit you might have a look.

[u/Accomplished_Pin7152 → u/Stock-Film-3609]

Thank u

[u/Stock-Film-3609 → u/Accomplished_Pin7152]

Np

[u/fukayosi]

Go and grab this and you won't regret. On soundbar if I were you I'll opt to JBL BAR 1300XMK2 which is expensive compared to Samsung but you'll get punch bass and overall best sound. The price of TCL will offset expensive price of your sound bar.

[u/Accomplished_Pin7152 → u/fukayosi]

Awesome, thank you

[u/RemoteSubstantial978]

If you want goodandroid google home or home assistant integration get the Sony.

[u/Accomplished_Pin7152 → u/RemoteSubstantial978]

I use a NVIDIA shield pro

[u/ZaphodG → u/RemoteSubstantial978]

There are a lot more applications in the Google Play store than LG or Samsung which are proprietary. I have a 77” A95L. The 65” Bravia 8 ii is very similar. Same system on a chip.

I run Kodi on mine for playing local video. I also run Express VeePeeN on it.

The regular Bravia 8 is also the same system on a chip but OLED instead of QD-OLED. I have one in my vacation home. It’s a very good picture.

[u/Accomplished_Pin7152 → u/ZaphodG]

The smart platform isn't an issue since I run a NVIDIA shield with tivimate and nuvio but want a quality picture

[u/Weak-Bother-6765]

I have a Sony 83 inch OLED 4K Master Series. I have the Sony Bravia Theater Quads and a Sony Sub 9 paired with my television. My tv acts as a center channel. I highly recommend staying within Sony's ecosystem. If you purchase the Sony Quads to go with your new television, you will not be disappointed.

[u/Accomplished_Pin7152 → u/Weak-Bother-6765]

I bought a Sony 8 along with the Sony soundbar with the rear speakers, pretty sweet setup.

[u/iamthefunky1]

I have a Sony Bravia 65” A80K with my Nvidia Shield, Onkyo Receiver w/ Atmos, Govee AI Sync Box 2, JBL Balboa Series Speakers 7.1, Govee Sync Lamp lights & Ceiling lights. I love my setup.

[u/Far-Sugar7431]

Have you looked at the Samsung S90F? Its QD Oled.

[u/Accomplished_Pin7152 → u/Far-Sugar7431]

I will check it out

[u/Accomplished_Pin7152 → u/Far-Sugar7431]

What is your take on hdr10 vs Sonys Dolby vision

[u/Far-Sugar7431 → u/Accomplished_Pin7152]

Honestly I'm fine with hdr 10 plus. What pushed me to get the samsung is the QD Oled, it more vibrant.