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Curved TVs

BornToShop — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 18:43:35 GMT

It’s time to get a new TV & I always have intrigued with the curved aspect. It has been a couple years since there have been any posts on this forum about these. Any personal experiences or input? I am looking at the 55” size. I am hesitant to buy another Samsung due to the chronic issues Samsung TVs in general about turning on/off randomly that I am currently experiencing (google is loaded with this issue). I am also looking at the regular Sony TVs thinking the curved aspect is just hype even though they look so amazing. TIA!

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dex — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 16:46:10 GMT

My sons tv is curved and it is also a Samsung.His works well but it is three years old.It has a great picture and you can see well from most angles.

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x Hedge — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 00:30:31 GMT

I was under the impression the curved screens are designed for group viewing, like big families, or in business situations. (How often does the whole fam watch the same thing?)

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KingstonsMom — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 17:20:50 GMT

@BornToShop

The curved screen tv's are amazing! It's like everything is 3D!

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GCR18 — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 19:14:53 GMT

I have no plans to buy a new t.v. until the one I have dies. It's a Sharp Aquos 1080 42", about ten years old. No issues at all. If I bought tomorrow, it would be a 4k curved t.v.

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GSPgirl — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 20:30:05 GMT

@BornToShopwrote:
It’s time to get a new TV & I always have intrigued with the curved aspect. It has been a couple years since there have been any posts on this forum about these. Any personal experiences or input? I am looking at the 55” size. I am hesitant to buy another Samsung due to the chronic issues Samsung TVs in general about turning on/off randomly that I am currently experiencing (google is loaded with this issue). I am also looking at the regular Sony TVs thinking the curved aspect is just hype even though they look so amazing. TIA!

My friend has one and it makes me nauseous to watch it.

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BornToShop — Sun, 25 Feb 2018 21:25:22 GMT

@GSPgirlwrote:
@BornToShopwrote:
It’s time to get a new TV & I always have intrigued with the curved aspect. It has been a couple years since there have been any posts on this forum about these. Any personal experiences or input? I am looking at the 55” size. I am hesitant to buy another Samsung due to the chronic issues Samsung TVs in general about turning on/off randomly that I am currently experiencing (google is loaded with this issue). I am also looking at the regular Sony TVs thinking the curved aspect is just hype even though they look so amazing. TIA!
My friend has one and it makes me nauseous to watch it.

@GSPgirl, could that be because there is not enough space from where you were sitting? I would think these curved TVs need ample space to view. How does your friend like it! Thanks!

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hckynut — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:41:31 GMT

@BornToShop

Have owned, and still own 3 Samsung TV sets. All are 1080P capable, with our 65" being a curved 4k. The only reason I chose this model was because it had more features I wanted(HDR/Octacore processor/Connect One), which other models those were not available. Ours is a JS9000 model, not sure what year, but the JS denotes the year?

Our TV looks great, on or off, but as far as the curve? If this model were available without the curve, for a cheaper price, I would have bought it. I looked very critically at curved versus flat, and I would never pay more for a curve. To me, if it isn't huge, at least 110" like my front projector, for me the curve does nothing.

Movie theater giant screens it can easily be seen. Our 65" even 7' away doesn't do a thing for me. Some like it a say it looks more immersive. If I want immersive I switch my programming over to 3D, now that and true 4k, are really immersive to me. 4k because even the background of scenes is just as focused and clear as the "only upfront clear focus" which is the best 1080P can show.

Most of my electronic video equipment is Samsung anr I can't say 1 negative thing about any of them. My next TV, if there is one, will be Samsung. I like their innovations and $$$ for $$$, in my opinion, none are better.

Good shopping,

hckynut(john)

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SilleeMee — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 00:57:47 GMT

I had a smaller one in my living room but it didn't work out so well because of some reflection from windows in the room. I had to move that curved TV into another room and then I bought a larger flat screen to replace it which appears much better without all the reflections going on with that other curved one I had.

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BornToShop — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 02:05:03 GMT

@hckynutwrote:

@BornToShop

Have owned, and still own 3 Samsung TV sets. All are 1080P capable, with our 65" being a curved 4k. The only reason I chose this model was because it had more features I wanted(HDR/Octacore processor/Connect One), which other models those were not available. Ours is a JS9000 model, not sure what year, but the JS denotes the year?

Our TV looks great, on or off, but as far as the curve? If this model were available without the curve, for a cheaper price, I would have bought it. I looked very critically at curved versus flat, and I would never pay more for a curve. To me, if it isn't huge, at least 110" like my front projector, for me the curve does nothing.

Movie theater giant screens it can easily be seen. Our 65" even 7' away doesn't do a thing for me. Some like it a say it looks more immersive. If I want immersive I switch my programming over to 3D, now that and true 4k, are really immersive to me. 4k because even the background of scenes is just as focused and clear as the "only upfront clear focus" which is the best 1080P can show.

Most of my electronic video equipment is Samsung anr I can't say 1 negative thing about any of them. My next TV, if there is one, will be Samsung. I like their innovations and $$$ for $$$, in my opinion, none are better.

Good shopping,

hckynut(john)

@hckynut, always the voice of reason! Must be that Nebraska thing, lol. Did you ever have the issue of your Samsung’s randomly turning off/on? I did and so many others if you google it. I am not sold completely on the curve. You give a compelling argument. Thank you @hckynut! Stay tuned...!

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BornToShop — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 01:43:51 GMT

@SilleeMeewrote:
I had a smaller one in my living room but it didn't work out so well because of some reflection from windows in the room. I had to move that curved TV into another room and then I bought a larger flat screen to replace it which appears much better without all the reflections going on with that other curved one I had.

@SilleeMee, I am seriously looking at the Sony TVs...noncurved but so what?!?

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BornToShop — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 19:31:53 GMT

@hckynut, I have the Samsung 65” curved LED 2160p Smart 4K Ultra HD w/High Dynamic Range being delivered tomorrow! How vital is the additional sound bar that was recommended? I will consider it down the road if it is a necessity. Is the sound acceptable as is? Thank you for your input!

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hckynut — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 20:39:50 GMT

@BornToShop

Remember now I am an Audio Purist, and have been since the early 1950's. That said, the thin TV sets really do not have much room to be able to produce very good audio. Older sets had the huge bezels in which they could add bigger speakers a more a higher wattage audio.

While my Samsung audio is "ok" for watching news and those types of shows, it is sorely lacking, for me, when it comes to TV shows with Dolby 5.1 surround sound, especially the 1 hour shows, and the few movies I watch.

I have a always had a separate surround sound system hooked up to all our TV sets, and our 110" front projector. Really never used a Sound Bar so can't really say anything about them, but!! I would think they would certainly produce better sound than the TV set. Curved Sound Bar, don't see any benefit to that over a straight one.

Getting car maintenance done right now will check your TV model number when I get back home. Who knows? Might be one I will look at, but I love my 2D to 3D feature on my present Samsung, and unless there is a model I am not aware of, Samsung no longer offers 3D on their sets.

Wishing you a lot of enjoyment with your new Samsung and hope there is no mysterious turning on and off.

hckynut(john)

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SilleeMee — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 21:50:51 GMT

@BornToShopwrote:
@hckynut, I have the Samsung 65” curved LED 2160p Smart 4K Ultra HD w/High Dynamic Range being delivered tomorrow! How vital is the additional sound bar that was recommended? I will consider it down the road if it is a necessity. Is the sound acceptable as is? Thank you for your input!

Imo none of the TVs made today have good sound to them. Any kind of soundbar will be better than listening to just the TV itself. I've always had my TV hooked up to a home theater system. Of course, I have the option to not use it but it makes a huge difference for me, especially since now I can listen to I-Heart Radio streaming on my smartie pants TV.

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BornToShop — Tue, 27 Feb 2018 23:57:50 GMT

@hckynut & @SilleeMee, you sold me on getting the sound bar! No question this is an awesome TV. It is going to be delivered between 8am & noon tomorrow. Bet I will have the sound bar purchased before the sun goes down tomorrow, lol.