Hey guys,
so I've just recently bought a decent 58' UHD TV from LG (LG 58UF830), currently installed in the living room with nothing hooked up to it.
Thing is, my internet atm will simply not allow me to stream Netflix 1080p (let alone take full advantage of 4k) since its barely 2mbps with throttles and 50gig cap, but i am planning on changing that soon. However, in the meantime i would like to get suggestions and recommendations on how to get my programmes and channels with good picture quality and preferably 1080p resolutions since anything less than that will look really bad on a 4k TV.
Should i go cable? if so, which one? Should i opt for a receiver or an antenna?
I am very uninformed on this subject since all my life I've been subscribed to "the local dish guy" that provides us with barely any channels with a very low resolution and signal strength and high prices.
Any help and information is appreciated
Thanks
I think your best option is one of those boxes that connect to the internet to unlock channels.
You could always get a normal receiver that supports 1080p
Georges00 wroteI think your best option is one of those boxes that connect to the internet to unlock channels.
You could always get a normal receiver that supports 1080p
like the ones OSN offer?
Only buy TVs with Android meaning Toshiba and Sony
vegetaleb wroteOnly buy TVs with Android meaning Toshiba and Sony
well i have already bought the LG one (khoury home red week sale, 850$) and the OS seems pretty nice
why would android be any better?
Anthony2000 wrote
Georges00 wroteI think your best option is one of those boxes that connect to the internet to unlock channels.
You could always get a normal receiver that supports 1080p
like the ones OSN offer?
No. Both are "illegal".
I don't have any experience regarding the 1st choice but I heard it's really good and offers the best range of channels.
The second one is somewhat similar to the cable guy but you pay once for the installation without a recurring monthly fee. Maybe your local guy can help you. Ask for a receiver.
Anthony2000 wrote
vegetaleb wroteOnly buy TVs with Android meaning Toshiba and Sony
well i have already bought the LG one (khoury home red week sale, 850$) and the OS seems pretty nice
why would android be any better?
Much more apps, no restrictions like video codecs
For true 1080p you will need ~22Mbps guaranteed available (at "heavy" scenes). Netflix full HD is actually not true Full HD, it is encoded down to approx 5Mbps. Satellite channels using ~8Mbps bitrate (good ones).
If you want to enjoy true 1080p - get bluray movies, or if over internet, get bluray rips but not recompressed ones.
Anthony2000 wroteHey guys,
so I've just recently bought a decent 58' UHD TV from LG (LG 58UF830), currently installed in the living room with nothing hooked up to it.
Thing is, my internet atm will simply not allow me to stream Netflix 1080p (let alone take full advantage of 4k) since its barely 2mbps with throttles and 50gig cap, but i am planning on changing that soon. However, in the meantime i would like to get suggestions and recommendations on how to get my programmes and channels with good picture quality and preferably 1080p resolutions since anything less than that will look really bad on a 4k TV.
Should i go cable? if so, which one? Should i opt for a receiver or an antenna?
I am very uninformed on this subject since all my life I've been subscribed to "the local dish guy" that provides us with barely any channels with a very low resolution and signal strength and high prices.
Any help and information is appreciated
Thanks
Mate they didnot reduce it a lot -(LG 58UF830v) I saw it @Khoury / Rammal before the Red Week @ 900 USD but @ USD 850 the price is very decent too - It is the 2015 series with Web OS 2.0 Smart Platform which is a decent interface since I used to have an LG TV before with this interface too. Remember this TV has 3 HDMI inputs ,2x HDMI 2.0, 1x HDMI 1.4 - if the source is native 1080p the TV upscaler must do a good job to upscale it to 2160p. You need to switch for an HD receiver at least and some cable guys have an HD box that elevate the resolution to a great extent - Upscaling from 720p as a min is a good starting point.



Personaly I would have wait a bit and see what LG will offer more with 2016 line the UH 850v or uh700v are much more versatile with decent prices too(HDR , wide color gamut , and Web OS 3.0 , HDR10/Dolby Vision Support , a new Quantum Display with a local dimming " software enabled" etc..) I do not know if the (LG 58UF830) has any firmwire update that let it support at least basic HDR / accept a 10 bit signal through its HDMI 2.0 Ports - but friend has it till now no. A 2nd good alternative @ Khoury is the Samsung KU 7350 which has a lower price actually ~ 700 USD but it is 2016 line that supports HDR (Premium HDR not like the Ultra Premium with a very high wide color gamut / brightness tipping 1000nits & deep blacks like the KS ) but at least it accepts an HDR signal out of the box with a very decent low input lag on 4K @60Hz with HDR -Rtings.com. Finally , for the Android TVs like the Sony /Toshiba / Sharp (The advantage they have a very wide range of apps like a regular android devices which make them versatile in that area especially with Sony 16 GB internal memory (more space to add apps) but the feel chuncky and not very responsive at times - From the Reviews you can read about that at tech websites like the Sony 2016 Line like the x930D , X800D and X 850D) I tested the x850D at Khoury and I witnessed that too. For me I like LG WebOS " Especially 3.0 very Smooth" and Samsung Tizen /Smart Hub. But at the end in a TV Set the Smart Platform alone is not the crucial part , in my prespective , to base my decision upon. Great smart platforms or medicore ones doesnot improve the core hardware limitation of a TV including input lag , gray uniformity , HDR performance , contrast , blacks , brightness , color gamut , number of HDMI ports , motion blur , 8bit vs 8bit + dithering vs native 10 bit Panel , screen panel etc.. Each core above is important or more important as the Smart Platform it self a Therefore generalizing " nerver chose a TV unless it has a Andriod Smart Platform " is a bit exaggerated ;)
For a 4k tv and if you want to watch 4k movies or channels, get a 4k Satellite receiver. Its another 400$ satellite receiver through satellite dishes with a special Clines from a provider then you're done..other than that you have to wait and see if the actual era of our politicians will respect their words and settle our situations as consumers for the internet etc...
Louis40 wroteFor a 4k tv and if you want to watch 4k movies or channels, get a 4k Satellite receiver. Its another 400$ satellite receiver through satellite dishes with a special Clines from a provider then you're done..other than that you have to wait and see if the actual era of our politicians will respect their words and settle our situations as consumers for the internet etc...

4k Satellite receiver is a good step indeed , but how many satellite channels broadcast in native 4K , I have deciphered all Cable Vision Channels /Astra and Hotbird ; almost all. The majority of HD channels are Full HD broadcasting Nevertheless , a good Full HD receiver with a 4k TV (2015 line at least) upscaling from 1080p to 2160p is very reboust.
Tech Guru wrote
Louis40 wroteFor a 4k tv and if you want to watch 4k movies or channels, get a 4k Satellite receiver. Its another 400$ satellite receiver through satellite dishes with a special Clines from a provider then you're done..other than that you have to wait and see if the actual era of our politicians will respect their words and settle our situations as consumers for the internet etc...

4k Satellite receiver is a good step indeed , but how many satellite channels broadcast in native 4K , I have deciphered all Cable Vision Channels /Astra and Hotbird ; almost all. The majority of HD channels are Full HD broadcasting Nevertheless , a good Full HD receiver with a 4k TV (2015 line at least) upscaling from 1080p to 2160p is very reboust.
yes i aim to get a 1080p receiver and just let my TV upscale it to 4k (or do i need a seperate box for that?), reviews for this TV say it has decent upscaling, although i think it does not support any HDR, which i regret not looking into beforehand but its okay
Anthony2000 wrote
Tech Guru wrote
Louis40 wroteFor a 4k tv and if you want to watch 4k movies or channels, get a 4k Satellite receiver. Its another 400$ satellite receiver through satellite dishes with a special Clines from a provider then you're done..other than that you have to wait and see if the actual era of our politicians will respect their words and settle our situations as consumers for the internet etc...

4k Satellite receiver is a good step indeed , but how many satellite channels broadcast in native 4K , I have deciphered all Cable Vision Channels /Astra and Hotbird ; almost all. The majority of HD channels are Full HD broadcasting Nevertheless , a good Full HD receiver with a 4k TV (2015 line at least) upscaling from 1080p to 2160p is very reboust.
yes i aim to get a 1080p receiver and just let my TV upscale it to 4k (or do i need a seperate box for that?), reviews for this TV say it has decent upscaling, although i think it does not support any HDR, which i regret not looking into beforehand but its okay

Yep Mate just plug the Receiver in the HDMI 1.4 input and the TV will know it is a 1080p source and automatically upscale it to 2160p using it own hardware / software algorithms which I think it is pretty decent since it is 2015 TV line. Every year upscaling clearity increases.
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Anyone tried the 50KU7000? Its price is so attractive that I don't know if I should upgrade my Sony W600B now or wait another year to get a SUHD model at the same price?
Yes I already have someone who want to buy my Sony just in case.
The thing is that I am very happy with the Sony picture and input lag even though not 4K I can play now 1440p,3k and sometimes 4k DSR with Ultra @60fps, so is a UHD TV that superior to a good 1080p TV with DSR, or should I wait for SUHD offers in a couple of months?
I bought the 55KU7000 (during black friday) and i'm very satisfied with it.
scatman wroteI bought the 55KU7000 (during black friday) and i'm very satisfied with it.
Much better than a good FHD TV?
I passed by Khoury Home and I wasn't impressed by it as much as the JS7200 which is SUHD
Tech Guru wrote
Louis40 wroteFor a 4k tv and if you want to watch 4k movies or channels, get a 4k Satellite receiver. Its another 400$ satellite receiver through satellite dishes with a special Clines from a provider then you're done..other than that you have to wait and see if the actual era of our politicians will respect their words and settle our situations as consumers for the internet etc...

4k Satellite receiver is a good step indeed , but how many satellite channels broadcast in native 4K , I have deciphered all Cable Vision Channels /Astra and Hotbird ; almost all. The majority of HD channels are Full HD broadcasting Nevertheless , a good Full HD receiver with a 4k TV (2015 line at least) upscaling from 1080p to 2160p is very reboust.
FYI. LG 64UH850V has a built in receiver which is really nice. At least I'm using one remote:).

Tech Guru knows that my only problem with LG:) is this ***** DSE or Vertical banding.
PS:Test your TV item with a soccer game before buying it. It might defer between same models. Don;t try your luck.
I think I will pass on the KU7000, owners themselves told me to get a SUHD instead for a real change in picture quality if coming from a good FHD TV, with a little luck next Christmas the SUHD will be under 700$
vegetaleb wroteI think I will pass on the KU7000, owners themselves told me to get a SUHD instead for a real change in picture quality if coming from a good FHD TV, with a little luck next Christmas the SUHD will be under 700$
What tv size you are talking about ?
elserge82 wrote
vegetaleb wroteI think I will pass on the KU7000, owners themselves told me to get a SUHD instead for a real change in picture quality if coming from a good FHD TV, with a little luck next Christmas the SUHD will be under 700$
What tv size you are talking about ?
My actual Sony W600b is 40'', the KU is 50''
I think a 40'' FHD @ 3k or 4k DSR is as good as a 50'' UHD at 2.5 meters
Only a SUHD can make a difference as it has full 10 bit HDR and higher brightness.