New TV needed - 65"

[2WheelsNot4]

Budget will be about £700
Requirements-
A good sharp pic with plenty of vibrant colours.
I PC game, and also use the TV as a monitor.Not really that into gaming these days, but i like to have the occasional game of Planetside 2. I think it needs a fast response time, but i don't know enough really about that type of thing so advice is always welcome
Not really more than £700, that's about the limit
Sony preferred, or Samsung, but any other make so long as it is good quality.

 

[DrStupid]

One point of consideration, if you expect, or need audio output jacks, make sure to check. My new Samsung 75 QLED has only bluetooth, optical, and something called Hdmi e-arc, that seems compatible only with new audio equipment. My 10 year only audio system has no way to interface with the new TV. Other than that, the picture is outstanding.

 

[2WheelsNot4]

Good point, though I think with modern systems and the advent of sound bars and satellite speaker systems, most options are covered. But I'll add that into my 'things to check for'
Cheers

 

[Tonybro]

Add Panasonic into your vendor list.

Take a look at Richer Sounds and Sevenoaks Hi-fi for good pricing on TVs.

 

[St4nley]

Can also recommend Richer sounds, good on price and advice too.

 

[VWsurfbum]

I love a bit of richer sounds.
I have the 75" 4k jobby, bloody good for what I paid a few years ago. As @DrStupid said about the outputs, my Yamaha amp pics up the E-Arc or the Optical but it also connects to the Sonos, so there are options. when the PlayStation is connected through the amp it works out what the best route is and uses that.

This looks a bargain though,

Samsung UE65AU7100

Shop for Samsung UE65AU7100 65 inch 4K Ultra HD HDR Smart LED TV with Richer Sounds for a 6 Year Guarantee, expert advice and Lowest Prices Guaranteed

www.richersounds.com

 

[The EMF]

Can also recommend Richer sounds, good on price and advice too.

another recommendation for Richer Sounds…….they price match as well

 

[RustyMTB]

When I was a student, a thousand years ago, Julian Richer gave a talk to us bunch of hairy wasters. Inspiring guy & refreshingly candid to the point I considered working for him after graduation. I never did but every pound I've ever spent on audio gear ever since went his way.

Sample tale: He had a goal of making enough to buy a Rolls Royce. Made it obvs, but hated the car so instead of selling it, made it part of the bonus deal for the best performing branch to smoke around in each month!

 

[Shjay]

Just had to replace our tv recently, went with a Hisense knew nothing of brand but came up in google searches far superior than previous LG & Sony TV’s of similar price, get a lot of tech for the money

 

[2WheelsNot4]

I love a bit of richer sounds.
I have the 75" 4k jobby, bloody good for what I paid a few years ago. As @DrStupid said about the outputs, my Yamaha amp pics up the E-Arc or the Optical but it also connects to the Sonos, so there are options. when the PlayStation is connected through the amp it works out what the best route is and uses that.

This looks a bargain though,

Samsung UE65AU7100

Shop for Samsung UE65AU7100 65 inch 4K Ultra HD HDR Smart LED TV with Richer Sounds for a 6 Year Guarantee, expert advice and Lowest Prices Guaranteed

www.richersounds.com

I'll add it to the list thanks. still a few to find. I was thinking of this one.

https://www.currys.co.uk/products/samsung-ue65au9007kxxu-65-smart-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-led-tv-with-bixby-alexa-and-google-assistant-10221969.html

I know there are different series - the one you've posted being a 7000 series, and there's 8000 and 9000, but im never swayed that a higher or later series automatically makes it a better tv. So its always a faff around researching everything, to find what is suitable.

 

[tomato paste]

Have you thought about a projector instead? We just got an LG Adagio 2.0 + JBL Bluetooth speaker, cost less than your budget and gives a 100+ inch image. We just plug it in and set it on a coffee table and project right onto the wall.

 

[2WheelsNot4]

I love a bit of richer sounds.
I have the 75" 4k jobby, bloody good for what I paid a few years ago. As @DrStupid said about the outputs, my Yamaha amp pics up the E-Arc or the Optical but it also connects to the Sonos, so there are options. when the PlayStation is connected through the amp it works out what the best route is and uses that.

This looks a bargain though,

Samsung UE65AU7100

Shop for Samsung UE65AU7100 65 inch 4K Ultra HD HDR Smart LED TV with Richer Sounds for a 6 Year Guarantee, expert advice and Lowest Prices Guaranteed

www.richersounds.com

Thanks for the link, it led to this one. Typical, just another hundred quid which you always seem to be able to justify, 75" version.

Samsung UE75AU7100

Shop for Samsung UE75AU7100 75 inch 4K Ultra HD HDR Smart LED TV with Richer Sounds for a 6 Year Guarantee, expert advice and Lowest Prices Guaranteed

www.richersounds.com

 

[VWsurfbum]

Thanks for the link, it led to this one. Typical, just another hundred quid which you always seem to be able to justify, 75" version.

Samsung UE75AU7100

Shop for Samsung UE75AU7100 75 inch 4K Ultra HD HDR Smart LED TV with Richer Sounds for a 6 Year Guarantee, expert advice and Lowest Prices Guaranteed

www.richersounds.com

And that's what I have. it's big and the box is the biggest box ever lol. hope you're getting it delivered or have a van to collect it.

 

[2WheelsNot4]

I was hoping for more specific recommendations. So anyone any experience of either a Hisense U7QF or a Samsung AU9000(or AU9007 which is the same price as the 9000)
So far im leaning towards the Hisense, given its qled, and from reviews so far many reviewers feel unlike Sony/samsung etc the profit margins are less, to enable a better spec.
But still on review stage and bloody hell there's so many to choose between its hard to know without specific recommendations from people who have either.

 

[VWsurfbum]

Just had an email from Richer sounds, got some "easter" deals on Sony OLED tv's

 

[Shjay]

I have the Hisense 50 Inch 50A7GQTUK 4K UHD HDR QLED Freeview TV which I think I excellent tv for the money & far superior picture Quality to my last LG or Sony tv

 

[MrSimmo]

Samsung are doing upto £300 cashback fyi. Expires in early May iirc