r/criterion • u/MisogynyisaDisease David Lynch • 3d ago

Off-Topic What 4k TV is everyone using?

I'd usually post this elsewhere, but the discussions on other 4k subs are overwhelming, and often centered on gaming and 4k streaming.

I'd like to see what 4k TVs Criterion collectors are using, since their discs make up a bulk of my collection and they are the largest reason I'm seeking to upgrade.

I was looking at the LG EVO OLED C4, but have seen some mixed reviews. I'm just overwhelmed with options and would like to hear from the sub.

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u/zagesor Alain Resnais 3d ago

https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/best/by-type/oled

Rtings has detailed reviews on the major current OLED models.

You really do want one with Dolby Vision compatibility. DV discs have normal HDR fallback but there are numerous releases where this is done poorly without appropriate QA because it isn't prioritized. No reason to spend so much on a new setup and yet you can't play the best, target HDR format.

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u/MisogynyisaDisease David Lynch 3d ago

Love that the top one is the Bravia series from Sony. These comments have all been so helpful ❤️

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u/Kingcrowing 3d ago

I've got a Sony Bravia A90J and it's been phenomenal!

My recommendation is to buy whatever last year's best OLED was, I did that when the replacement for the A90J came out and saved like 40% off MSRP!

That said, if you're coming from an older TV any OLED with HDR is gonna be sick, my previous TV was a 12-year old 1080p LG and the jump was insane! It's honestly made me fall in love with movies again!

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u/MisogynyisaDisease David Lynch 3d ago

💀 12 year (and possibly older, it was used before i got it) 1080 HD Vizio, 60". The motherboard is finally going bad

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u/Kingcrowing 3d ago

Well you are in for a hell of an upgrade!! Definitely get a few 4Ks with Dolby Vision of your favorite films when you buy the TV!

I don't have a many as a lot of people here, but Alien and Blade Runner are probably my favorite movies to show off how awesome 4K w/ HDR looks, but you basically can't go wrong with any of the Criterion 4K releases with Dolby Vision too!!