I pulled the trigger on Saturday and paid a deposit for Khoury Home to reserve for a 55 inch KS9500 ( 1 Item is available now with zero @ CTC Debayeh Stock) for USD 2500 with a Free Note 5 Gold
Actual Price: 2500 - 400 (Assuming the Average Price of a Note 5 These Days is 400 USD or may be above) = 2100 USD with a movable VESA mount.
I took the final decision and went with the KS9500 due to several factors:
- Very Positive Reviews on tech channels and websites (Rtings , 4k.com, HDtvTest etc..) , and Users Feedback on AvForums etc..)
-Best of the Alternatives for 2016 Lines from Big Brands in Lebanon and ambiguous ETAs for screens size (I was aiming for 49 Inch to 55 Inch Max) or more affordable solutions like the Sony X800 D or KS 8500 (They have the mediocre KU 7350 for USD , Sony X850D and x940D , LG uh 850v and 950v). The KS9500 comparatively LGs and Sony's available high end alternatives has the one connect , lowest input lag , best HDR performance , and 4 HDMIs input that accepts a 10 bit signal , very nice design , best gray uniformity , best blacks and contrast ratio , widest color Gamut for HDR, highest brightness , and very good motion handling - I did a y very detailed research about each alternative and I reached Sony and LG Support teams directly. Price wise it is not very far either , even the Sony X850D asking price is for USD 1500 (not the X940d) , 2100 - 1500 = 600 USD difference , but the KS 9500 is far better.
-Actually when I was in the show room , before the final decision , I considered an OLED alternative for USD 2500 , but none 2016 is available from LG (B6 and C6 is the most affordable) and strikingly the 2015 Lines were 2500 + with a mediocre HDR. Yep OLEDs provide infinite contrast ratio and very deep gaps , but they also have retention and input lag problems , with Ultra Premium HDR the color production gap is even closer between an LCD VA Panel on the KS and the OLED Panel.
-Therefore , I found the KS is a versatile TV from different functionalities with an even performance across the board (Color Quality , Input Lag , Gray Uniformity , Blacks , Contrast , Brightness , Handles Motions , Upscale Very Well none 4K Contents , HDMI Inputs sIgnals and Looks (zeros bezel design - 1st TV in 2016 that has this seamless design ) , yes it has its shortfalls (No 3D , No Dolby Vision HDR Support, Edge Back Lighting not Full Array ) but not so striking to jeopardize my experience when I am Gaming on 4 k / 60 hz + HDR , Watching HDR 4k Movies , Watching Sports , Watching 24p Movies , Plugging and Gaming on my PC at 4 4 4 Chroma with HDR , Plugging the upcoming PS4 Pro I will have soon etc .. ). Thus for 2016 alternatives from other brands , Good Price , TV Features / Capabilities , Full HDR Support I considered it the 2016 Flagship to consider with 4 - 5 years life cycle since 4K HDR is still fresh (few games , few movies) etc.. and this TV is ready for the future comparatively with 2015 JS Series or Sony Alternatives
- And I always say You Only Life One , no regrets at all. Enjoy life your way and pamper yourself.