Best TV Size: How Big Should You Go? | You Asked Ep. 69

[@Sean-km7ht]

3:48 In the United States, while it's sold as "owning" your digital downloads for games and movies, almost none of the available options actually allow you to own the game or movie. Nearly all of them are selling a revokable license and will tell you that you own it, but can actually take it away if they choose to. To replace physical media not only do we need to have a full quality download option, but we also need stronger consumer protection rights to prevent content providers from revoking your licenses. As a good reference, you can see Sony's controversies in August of 2022 and between September 2023 to December 2023. While Sony walked back the decision to pull the content due to the public backlash, it's not that they can't.

[@jackfitzpatrick8173]

There are films...and TV shows...and documentaries...that are important enough to me that I want to own them at least on DVD...if not Bluray. Some films are so important that I want to own them on 4K disc. I have the same attitude with music. If it's important enough to me to own I want it on a CD...or an SACD...or a DVD-Audio disc.

[@RisenThe]

The sad thing, people not willing to pay have the option to actually own 4k media. The big studios are setting themselves up for failure by trying to keep it locked down.

[@Caleb_Denison]

Hey everyone! I don’t know why I said 120 (twice!) when I obviously meant 115! But … ooops. Now ya know. Also, the TCL98-inch Q6 is $1699 and the QM7 is $2299 right now!

[@tomcavanaugh5237]

Because you like 120?

[@JazJonFL]

I was confused about the 120 comment as well. Also the photo showed QM891G I thought it was QM851G? What’s the “9”?

[@johncraig5372]

Yes… we know! Great episode! Really like the first hand industry insights. I would certainly consider the TCL 98… Thank you!

[@dgillies5420]

$1499 in store @ costco TCL q651g 98". !!!

[@pieflies]

@@JazJonFLthe 891 is the 115 inch TV.

[@buschg7106]

Was watching Apple TV + on an 85-inch TCL QM8 last night. The contrast and clarity on some scenes on a show like Loot, which is nothing to do with special effects, was astonishing. Art.

[@Buzza235]

Is this your first TCL TV or are you a regular buyer of this brand?

[@TechnicolorTube]

TCL has come really far. I now recommend them to almost all my family that needs a good quality panel on a tight budget.

[@jackfitzpatrick8173]

If one wants top quality and is willing to pay for it the only options are Sony,Samsung and LG. But now that Panasonic is back they might be an option too. Everything else is just Chinese cr@p!

[@donrichter3523]

@jackfitzpatrick8173, umm Samsung quality is crap too! I’d take TCL over Samsung. Panasonic will be great if they stick with it. That said, I just bought an 85” Sony Bravia 9 over Black Friday. I like a lot of old shows/movies and nobody does them better than Sony.

[@mingomane1]

@@jackfitzpatrick8173it all depends on budget. If you have $1000 you get a lot more for your money if you go tcl or hisense Chinese or not. I think you have to pay top dollar to get anything good with the big guys.

[@cabron247]

For sure! Another option is Hisense, buying a used one 6 years ago has made me a big fan. In those year a few of my friends Samsungs have gone bad.

[@gman5218]

Wish someone would ask these managers at TCL and Hisense why north America gets top spec of a model while us in the uk get same model number with nurfed specs and less dimming zones and we get charged more for the privallige.

[@dennisvanhelden9253]

Easy: Power Consumption!

[@KyleReeseCel2029]

Worse trade agreements as well.

[@Alex335i]

Actually, Europe got the top model a full year ahead of US (x955).

[@CraigSteelyard]

It's because of the 20% sales tax

[@DarkKnight-gw4gw]

The TCL interview was very interesting. I liked the “message” about vertical integration giving them the ability to pass on the savings to the consumer, and that they are therefore able to control their quality as well. I think a big barrier to TCL (as well as Hisense) adoption has been belief in their quality and longevity. Sure, they have the specs and performance, but will they last? Will the power supplies, electronic boards, physical ports, etc last as long as premium brands? Or are their components less robust than those of the premium brands. With a vertical manufacturing model they should be able to produce robust products at a good cost, and it’s not like the premium brands aren’t trying to reduce their costs more than ever and people have plenty of problems with those TVs not lasting as well, so…why can’t TC offer a nice long warranty to to instill belief of quality and longevity with the consumers? If they truly believe in their ability to control quality with their vertical model then they should be able to offer a longer warranty without worrying about too many warranty claims. 10-15 years ago I wouldn’t have even considered a Hyundai or Kia regardless of how nice their SUVs are, but when they started offering those long warranties it definitely boosted consumer confidence in their products and they had a big uptake in market share. Maybe TCL should do the same. (And MAINTAIN that quality, whereas Hyundai/Kia have had some rough patches recently.)

[@dhowting]

This is why I'm a HUGE fan of TCL!! I bought a 50" Series 4 Roku TV (4k LED LCD) close to when TCL first came to market, to replace a dead 1080p LCD, before all the mini/QD-mini tech and was highly impressed with it. I KNEW they were going to be the company to stick with and my next tv will definitely be a QD-LED. I've looked at 65" offerings from LG, Samsung and Sony and although I really like the Sony X90L and Bravia 7/8 I can't help but keep coming back to TCL!!! The low price (by $500-$1000 depending on model) vs size can't be beat by anyone.

[@Buzza235]

Have you had any problems with your TCL TV's?

[@6-Iron]

TCL has horrible image processing compared to Sony. TCL is the Kia/Hyundai of TVs.

[@ArmandXPS]

Bruce is a pretty awesome guy. He frequently answers questions and helps people in the Reddit forums and it was great to see him on your show! Awesome show Caleb. 🎉🎉

[@eldondoucet2847]

I've ripped my entire DVD/Bluray/4K library using MakeMKV and store it on a Synology NAS, played back with a Zidoo Z3000. I've included all the special features (which takes a lot of extra time-but worth it). This is a fantastic way to create your own digital library, although it took me about a year and a half-and ongoing with new purchases! But, I'm able to watch any movie by simply clicking my remote. So convenient. And not to mention I can rip a relative's movies that I don't own and add it to my library. This sure beats a kaleidoscope player for costs. The disadvantage is you or someone you know has to have the disc - which is not a bad thing. Thanks for you channel and really enjoy your content. I have an Anthem MRX-1140 setup as 7.2.4, Sony XR77A80J, Apple TV 4k, Zidoo Z3000 Pro, Synology DS-1621+ with 6x10Tb WD hard drives (Raid5), and a Panasonic DP-UB820PCK (which I hardly EVER use).

[@paiman_]

I got a 75 inch TCL C935 QD-Mini LED tv for €899. I know it's the 2022 flagship but that price is unbeatable. The picture quality, clarity, colours and black levels are astonishing. I can't believed I only paid €899 for such picture quality. 1920 local dimming zones. The only gripe I have is the audio quality. It's decent but you'd definitely want to invest in a soundbar. Also the menus are a little laggy sometimes but I don't mind. You got Hisense U7N (which is supposed to be the midrange budget version of U8N) at 75 inch which has a worse panel (ADS Pro) and less than half of local dimming zones for €300 more!! Happy with my purchase. TCL is next level.

[@JobeMI6]

I would just like to say, I really really really love and appreciate all you do on this channel.

[@RippedWarrior]

I just got the TCL 98" QM7 QD-MiniLED on that crazy Black Friday deal and it replaced (moved upstairs) an LG 77" C3 OLED in our living room. I knew the picture quality was going to be a drop from the OLED, but honestly, it wasn't nearly as much as I expected. Like 10/10 to 8/10. Pretty much only I can tell there's any difference in picture quality and even then, I don't really care because it comes with 21" diagonal of additional screen real estate which can't be replicated by OLED unless you spend $18k+. Plus we still have the OLED upstairs so now we have the best of both worlds. I think TCL has the correct strategy here. Offer bigger TVs for cheaper, but keep the picture quality good enough that the difference in quality doesn't matter.

[@pete49327]

Hey hey, my current 4-5 year old tv is a 6-series TCL 55 inch R625, still going strong, totally great purchase as it was my first ever big screen tv and it has Dolby Vision, 4k, QLED. I simply sit 5 feet away from my 55 inch for immersion when watching a movie, particularly if a 4k title. That's right at the sweet spot for ideal viewing distance for viewing 4k content. When I get a new tv relatively soon I'll get a 65 or 75 and I'll move seating a couple feet back for better room layout. I easily get cinema experience for my 55" with this seating distance, just as well as I would with a larger screen where I would have to sit a bit farther back for optimum distance/viewing angle.

[@jonathanbell9349]

Don't go big if you plan on gaming. I was too close to my 77 inch and I was getting massive headaches. If you're just watching movies, you can go as big as you want. I just want to be clear, some people don't have big rooms and some people only have 6 feet or less to their tvs. I think gaming with a 77 inch from 4 or 5 feet could give you a headache. If you plan to game on a 98 inch, you probably want to be 9-10 feet away.

[@brandonbrodbeck6688]

Yeah playing on anything bigger then 55inch makes it hard to look around especially in shooting games I have a 77 inch and it's alot of real-estate. If I want to be competitive I go to my 55 inch

[@angeloaraya8157]

For third person games 77 inch is amazing I play resident evil 4 in my couch and my PC plugged in it's the best experience If you want to play fps games a small screen is the way, I can't play these games in my tv, motion sickness kicks in immediately and I feel like crap

[@thetrumanshow4791]

@@angeloaraya8157 I found non-drowsy Dramamine works great for my motion sickness.

[@erickreyes7902]

This is why C4 42 inch is a must buy for gamers that are playing on desk type... hope we have more brands have that kind of sizes... cause when you go small you go to monitors... and monitors are expensive...

[@R6ex]

I'd run 3840 x 1600 or 3440 x 1440 or 3840 x 1920 on my 85 inch TV for that wide immersive feel.

[@rmbw5452]

I would like to see more special guests from companies and with audience question about new technologies. Watching the show late at night when I can, here in NZ always worth my time.

[@NyangoStarAmerica]

I just ordered a 65 inch TCL QM8. I wanted a 75 inch, but didn't know if that would be too big for my bedroom. It'll be the largest tv I have ever owned so even though it isn't larger, it's the biggest tv ever for me. 😅

[@av24]

Really enjoyed the sit down with TCL rep Can’t wait to see what’s planned for 25 We need more videos like this please

[@charliewilson85]

Almost got the TCL this Xmas, but Sony’s superior processing and color retention were the winning factors. Otherwise TCL would’ve been the winner.

[@alpacacheese7705]

I was fiddling with a projector with my wife and we determined 85" looks like a really big tv but not quite cinematic. 100" is a nice point and 120" feels truly cinematic. For cost though I think 98" TV's would give you the best bang for buck image quality and immersion.

[@EctoPlasmic]

I just brought a 100" screen and I'm sitting 7 feet away from the screen. It's going to feel like IMAX everytime.

[@AntoniChujek]

Same setup, I added ambilight to mine and now I can't watch without it. I added bass shakers to the couch and now instead of imax I have 5D cinema. I love this setup. the only thing I miss is 3D support, I used to be able to play 3d games on a projector, watch movies. now tvs don't have 3d, games too, because nvidia abandoned active 3d glasses

[@usa4life71]

100" at 7 feet feels too big. It would be way way too uncomfortable.

[@TheFittedRockStar]

​@@AntoniChujekwhat light's are you using?

[@AntoniChujek]

@@TheFittedRockStar tldr: 3 HDMI 2.1 (70''-96'') sync box with 96led/m RGBW and additional led strip (purchased separately). My description will be long, but I will try to give you my experience. The road to achieving the goal was long and bumpy, but nevertheless I think it was worth it and the end result rewarded the ordeal ;-) As for ambilight, there are 2 technologies to choose from: 1. with an external camera (e.g. govee) 2. HDMI syncbox (e.g. Govee, Lytmi, Nanoleaf, Fancyleds) The plus side of the external camera is that it works with everything (what is displayed on the screen), including apps built into the TV. The downside is a slight delay relative to the image source, the color can be affected by external light sources (such as when the sun falls on the tv screen) The plus side of Synboxes is low latency (the response is instantaneous) and perfect accuracy. The downside is that it only works when the image source passes through the syncbox (apps built into the TV will not work). In my case, the picture source is Chromecast 4.0 and a gaming PC (an Xbox or Playstation console will also work), I don't use the TV's built-in app, so I chose syncbox. My goal was full support for 4k@120Hz with HDR, Dolby Atmos etc. First I bought a syncbox hdmi 2.1 for 95-120' from aliexpress (with one hdmi input) and a switch hdmi 2.1 from UGREEN (because I use 2 video sources - PC/Chromecast). The hdmi switch from UGREEN did not work (the maximum I was able to achieve was 4k@60Hz with 8bpc and YCBCR 4.2.2) - I wanted 4k@120Hz 10bpc sRGB/YCBCR 4.4.4 support. The Syncbox itself (without the switch plugged in) also only worked at 4k@60Hz, but that was not the main problem. Unfortunately, the RGB led strips do not produce white color (contrary to what you might think, movies are full of scenes with white color, websites, games, etc), with RGB the white color is represented by light blue. This annoyed me terribly, so I returned both. I had to choose a branded solution, e.g. Govee, Lytmi, Nanoleaf, Fancyleds, Philips Hue). This is where the problems begin: 1. it's hard to buy something for TVs 100 inches and above (most are for TVs 50-90 inches). 2. if you live in the US you should be able to buy something, I live in Europe and here no one sells syncbox for 100'' or more inches. I tried to buy on US ebay, amazon but they wouldn't ship to europe. 1. Philips HUE - I did not consider because of the ridiculous price. Problem with buying leds for 100'' (they sell leds for smaller TVs, and the backlight is only on the sides and top - no backlight on the bottom!) 2. Nanoleaf 4D - I didn't consider because it supports a maximum of 85 inches, they have 30led/m (too low accuracy in my opinion), and they don't state if the LED strip is RGB+W, so I assume it's RGB. In addition, it has a camera and I didn't want delays. 3. Govee T2 - camera not syncbox, 60l/m, RGB (so white is blue) - couldn't buy or ship to Europe. Currently for 98-100' not available on the manufacturer's website. 4. Govee 3 Lite - not a syncbox, 30l/m, RGB, max 85 inches. 5. Lytmi Fantasy 3 - HDMI 2.1 95-120'' - 72l/m but they don't write anywhere if it's RGB+W so I assume it's RGB. The 95-120'' size has been unavailable for purchase since August - I've read that the power port burns in this size so it's possible they've taken them out of production. 6. 3 HDMI 2.1 Fancy sync box 70-95'', 3 HDMI Input, 4k@144, VRR, ALLM, 96led/m RGB+W - size is not ideal but maybe 95'' is enough, the technical parameters alone on paper suited me. Bingo I thought! Unfortunately too fast ;-) Problems with Fancyleds: -Only the most expensive version (3hdmi 2.1) has 96l/m - other versions have only 48l/m. -doesn't work with PC! Or at least not as the technical specifications suggest! The maximum I was able to achieve on PC was 4k@60Hz with HDR support (10bpc, sRGB), 4k@120Hz without HDR support (8bpc maximum, YCBCR 4.2.2 - no sRGB, or YCBR 4.4.4), VRR (in my case nvidia g-sync) did not work -support does not respond to questions, I was assured that I would hear back from technical support but they never wrote back. - support on inquiry about the possibility to extend the led strip (you can buy a led strip separately) by soldering the missing 0.5m stated that it is not possible (but it is possible and it works!) -I tried to ask people on Reddit on the fancyleds subforum if and how they solved the problems with PC support, but the moderators deleted my post (moderators are from fancyleds, so they delete unfavorable posts or posts with problems - you do not have a picture of the whole problems that people with had with fancyleds products). I didn't give up and kept digging into the topic. I found some post on Reddit called Philips Hue hack (how to get hdmi 2.1 support on syncbox with hdmi 2.0 without buying a new version). The idea is to not send the signal from the source to the TV through the syncbox. The syncbox has to get a signal to work, but you can bypass it by using an HDMI splitter (so you split the signal from the source into 2 HDMI signals - one goes straight to the TV bypassing the syncbox and the other goes to the syncbox so the leds can work). HDMI splitters have only one signal input, so you still need to add an HDMI Switch. So the whole connection looks like this SOURCES->HDMI SWITCH->HDMI SPLITTER->SYNCBOX AND TV. Both the switch and the splitter must support HDMI 2.1. This way I was able to achieve 4k@120Hz with 10bpc sRGB/YCBCR 4.4.4, HDR, Dolby Atmos etc. What doesn't work: - VRR (nvidia g-sync) - Windows no longer recognizes the TV but the Splitter, so in the nvidia drivers the display is no longer compatible with g-sync (it is possible that this can be bypassed by using another splitter (I didn't have the strength to try anymore and I didn't care that much) - The remote from the TV does not work with chromecast (I have to use the remote from chromecast), there were days that the remote from the TV worked with chromecast (I do not know what it depends on), but more often it does not work than it works. Despite all these problems, and things that do not work, I do not regret the purchase, ambilight for 100'' TV incredibly affects the immersion and is worth all the sacrifice, the effect is amazing Splitter I use: “Avedio links HDMI Splitter 1 in 2 Out [with 4 Feet HDMI Cable] 4K 1x2 HDMI Splitter Duplicate/Mirror Screen Only (Not Extend), Copy 1 Source to 2 HDMI Displays at The Same Time”. Switch I'm Using: NEWCARE 8K HDMI 2.1 Switch 3 in 1 Out with Remote, 8K@60Hz 4K@120Hz HDMI Switch Support 48Gbps, 3D Surround Sound, HDR 10+, VRR, ALLM,3 Port HDMI Switcher Compatible with PS5/4 Xbox, Streaming Device Both purchased on amazon

[@AntoniChujek]

@@TheFittedRockStar tldr: 3 HDMI 2.1 (70''-96'') sync box with 96led/m RGBW and additional led strip (purchased separately). My description will be long, but I will try to give you my experience. The road to achieving the goal was long and bumpy, but nevertheless I think it was worth it and the end result rewarded the ordeal ;-) As for ambilight, there are 2 technologies to choose from: 1. with an external camera (e.g. govee) 2. HDMI syncbox (e.g. Govee, Lytmi, Nanoleaf, Fancyleds) The plus side of the external camera is that it works with everything (what is displayed on the screen), including apps built into the TV. The downside is a slight delay relative to the image source, the color can be affected by external light sources (such as when the sun falls on the tv screen) The plus side of Synboxes is low latency (the response is instantaneous) and perfect accuracy. The downside is that it only works when the image source passes through the syncbox (apps built into the TV will not work). In my case, the picture source is Chromecast 4.0 and a gaming PC (an Xbox or Playstation console will also work), I don't use the TV's built-in app, so I chose syncbox. My goal was full support for 4k@120Hz with HDR, Dolby Atmos etc. First I bought a syncbox hdmi 2.1 for 95-120' from aliexpress (with one hdmi input) and a switch hdmi 2.1 from UGREEN (because I use 2 video sources - PC/Chromecast). The hdmi switch from UGREEN did not work (the maximum I was able to achieve was 4k@60Hz with 8bpc and YCBCR 4.2.2) - I wanted 4k@120Hz 10bpc sRGB/YCBCR 4.4.4 support. The Syncbox itself (without the switch plugged in) also only worked at 4k@60Hz, but that was not the main problem. Unfortunately, the RGB led strips do not produce white color (contrary to what you might think, movies are full of scenes with white color, websites, games, etc), with RGB the white color is represented by light blue. This annoyed me terribly, so I returned both. I had to choose a branded solution, e.g. Govee, Lytmi, Nanoleaf, Fancyleds, Philips Hue). This is where the problems begin: 1. it's hard to buy something for TVs 100 inches and above (most are for TVs 50-90 inches). 2. if you live in the US you should be able to buy something, I live in Europe and here no one sells syncbox for 100'' or more inches. I tried to buy on US ebay, amazon but they wouldn't ship to europe. 1. Philips HUE - I did not consider because of the ridiculous price. Problem with buying leds for 100'' (they sell leds for smaller TVs, and the backlight is only on the sides and top - no backlight on the bottom!) 2. Nanoleaf 4D - I didn't consider because it supports a maximum of 85 inches, they have 30led/m (too low accuracy in my opinion), and they don't state if the LED strip is RGB+W, so I assume it's RGB. In addition, it has a camera and I didn't want delays. 3. Govee T2 - camera not syncbox, 60l/m, RGB (so white is blue) - couldn't buy or ship to Europe. Currently for 98-100' not available on the manufacturer's website. 4. Govee 3 Lite - not a syncbox, 30l/m, RGB, max 85 inches. 5. Lytmi Fantasy 3 - HDMI 2.1 95-120'' - 72l/m but they don't write anywhere if it's RGB+W so I assume it's RGB. The 95-120'' size has been unavailable for purchase since August - I've read that the power port burns in this size so it's possible they've taken them out of production. 6. 3 HDMI 2.1 Fancy sync box 70-95'', 3 HDMI Input, 4k@144, VRR, ALLM, 96led/m RGB+W - size is not ideal but maybe 95'' is enough, the technical parameters alone on paper suited me. Bingo I thought! Unfortunately too fast ;-) Problems with Fancyleds: -Only the most expensive version (3hdmi 2.1) has 96l/m - other versions have only 48l/m. -doesn't work with PC! Or at least not as the technical specifications suggest! The maximum I was able to achieve on PC was 4k@60Hz with HDR support (10bpc, sRGB), 4k@120Hz without HDR support (8bpc maximum, YCBCR 4.2.2 - no sRGB, or YCBR 4.4.4), VRR (in my case nvidia g-sync) did not work -support does not respond to questions, I was assured that I would hear back from technical support but they never wrote back. - support on inquiry about the possibility to extend the led strip (you can buy a led strip separately) by soldering the missing 0.5m stated that it is not possible (but it is possible and it works!) -I tried to ask people on Reddit on the fancyleds subforum if and how they solved the problems with PC support, but the moderators deleted my post (moderators are from fancyleds, so they delete unfavorable posts or posts with problems - you do not have a picture of the whole problems that people with had with fancyleds products). I didn't give up and kept digging into the topic. I found some post on Reddit called Philips Hue hack (how to get hdmi 2.1 support on syncbox with hdmi 2.0 without buying a new version). The idea is to not send the signal from the source to the TV through the syncbox. The syncbox has to get a signal to work, but you can bypass it by using an HDMI splitter (so you split the signal from the source into 2 HDMI signals - one goes straight to the TV bypassing the syncbox and the other goes to the syncbox so the leds can work). HDMI splitters have only one signal input, so you still need to add an HDMI Switch. So the whole connection looks like this SOURCES->HDMI SWITCH->HDMI SPLITTER->SYNCBOX AND TV. Both the switch and the splitter must support HDMI 2.1. This way I was able to achieve 4k@120Hz with 10bpc sRGB/YCBCR 4.4.4, HDR, Dolby Atmos etc. What doesn't work: - VRR (nvidia g-sync) - Windows no longer recognizes the TV but the Splitter, so in the nvidia drivers the display is no longer compatible with g-sync (it is possible that this can be bypassed by using another splitter (I didn't have the strength to try anymore and I didn't care that much) - The remote from the TV does not work with chromecast (I have to use the remote from chromecast), there were days that the remote from the TV worked with chromecast (I do not know what it depends on), but more often it does not work than it works. Despite all these problems, and things that do not work, I do not regret the purchase, ambilight for 100'' TV incredibly affects the immersion and is worth all the sacrifice, the effect is amazing Splitter I use: “Avedio links HDMI Splitter 1 in 2 Out [with 4 Feet HDMI Cable] 4K 1x2 HDMI Splitter Duplicate/Mirror Screen Only (Not Extend), Copy 1 Source to 2 HDMI Displays at The Same Time”. Switch I'm Using: NEWCARE 8K HDMI 2.1 Switch 3 in 1 Out with Remote, 8K@60Hz 4K@120Hz HDMI Switch Support 48Gbps, 3D Surround Sound, HDR 10+, VRR, ALLM,3 Port HDMI Switcher Compatible with PS5/4 Xbox, Streaming Device Both purchased on amazon

[@GenX_in_the_wild]

Netflix should offer high bandwith, high quality premium options..

[@extrastarplaya2363]

Not enough "premium people" to justify the cost yet. Offering that premium service would be very expensive and not many people would buy it over their cheaper options.

[@Apollos_Triumph]

People have more than one high cost streaming services ~20+ a month.

[@TheFourthWinchester]

Netflix downgrades video to low bitrate 1080p or even 720p when the premium 4k viewers are watching.

[@bumpnpowder]

2024 Sony Bravia's offer a Netflix Calibrated though not high bitrate is reportedly very good though I do not have a subscription myself. There is also a Prime Calibrated but I do have a subscription and it is too dark on my Bravia. New Bravias also come with a one or two year subscription to Sony Core Pictures with some content at an amazing 80 MBS and the picture quality is fabulous and there is also a Sony Calibrated option sometimes okay sometimes too dark.

[@elucidator1277]

Caleb, Imma be real with you. I appreciate the interviews you get, BUT I don't want them in the You Asked series. My main gripe with the interviews is that they KILL the pacing of the YA'd format and feel out of place. They also come off more as glorified advertisement/pr for companies, and not so much actual "you asked"-like discussion/answers. All interviews should be their own video. Make a separate series JUST for interviews.

[@SpidermanandJeny]

I completely agree. This isn't what I came to watch on a you asked video. We didn't ask for any of these and it is an ad for the company. Also, why make an ad for a company we should be outlawing? TCL is a Chinese brand and thus is under control by the CCP and we should be disengaging from all Chinese companies until the CCP falls.

[@KK-ef1ow]

I do enjoy the interviews too and agree with this!

[@Buzza235]

​@@SpidermanandJenyBe happy that you don't live there.

[@SpidermanandJeny]

@@Buzza235 I don't really think about it, but I chose to live in the US. I haven't always and prefer to live here. When the CCP falls maybe then I'd visit China.

[@Buzza235]

@@SpidermanandJeny Yeah I don't think I'd ever want to go there. Thing is whatever you buy these days always has something from that place.

[@AustinT97]

Great interview with Bruce from TCL. I like that they make their own components as opposed to having to get them from a third-party vendor. I also didn't know that their TVs use an H-VA panel, which I've never heard of until this video. Keep doing these interviews, Caleb!

[@curtisbme]

@ 7:30 - Just got our 77" G4 4k to replace our 60" 1080 (3d.. pouring one out) viewed from 8' and I'm not only surprised that it isn't taking us the expected amount of time to adjust, it actually feels like 85" would have been ideal for the space and distance (not an option as it is OLED and the 83" was about $1,200 more for 5").

[@jimschuler8830]

I'm going to disagree that production houses would make more by selling digital download versions of the discs. The discs let you sell cardboard at a premium. They load up these things with so much packaging bloat like stills and folded posters that they then turn around and add an extra $10-30 for as a "collector's edition." Can't do that with a download.

[@thequiroz1000]

Inviting TCL is like inviting the clown at your birthday party to stay for cake and play games with you. I'm surprised your mom let you have a play date. She {your mom} is probably so happy she found someone at your level to play with. Who's next Mitsubishi TV's😂? 😂😂

[@chebrubin]

Bruce is a great resource online and in person. He has helped herald the commitment to United States marketplace for large format flat screen.

[@Burn_In_Oled_On_Purpose]

I like buying the 4k discs because you get the artwork as well including the blu ray discs for certain movies plus there are extra features like deleted scenes and even music videos like the 8 mile movie. With the physical copies of movies, there are no subscription fees once they are already paid for and works offline with no internet connection and offer superior visual and audio fidelity than there streaming counter parts. You are physically holding what you paid for. You pay once and not stuck paying for the content compared streaming where you constantly have to make monthly payments since it's not a one time thing and the content creators get paids in peanuts like spotify when it comes streaming compared to the physical versions of the content.

[@Mike_Who]

The question was more to do with the fact that blu ray IS dying and we are too few for companies to keep them as a viable product. That’s why there are few player options etc. So if it blu ray does have to go, there currently is no (legal) digital format with equal quality. And the illegal options are just ripped blu rays, so won’t be an option when blu ray goes. Basically are we going to end up in a world where streaming is the highest quality option

[@robertt9342]

@@Mike_Who. Whoa buddy, this is the internet, how dare you discuss a topic within the context of the video. However technically the OP was commenting on the question in the video. They were just saying it’s not just video bitrate for why they choose physical.

[@Mike_Who]

@@robertt9342 yea fair enough, didn’t mean for that to come off as though I was disregarding OP comment, agree most people (including me) would just prefer blu ray to not go away

[@CraigSteelyard]

I put all of my discs into a folder to save space.

[@DanEmmons]

I remember the early days of TCL. Now I’m considering these over the LG OLEDs. Amazing transformation!

[@Group.B]

And they are made in America

[@juanthompson8016]

Yes made in America but parts come from other countries also. ​@@Group.B

[@kernoleary1394]

why are you considering a tcl over an LG G4?

[@TheJohnnyNeat]

Brian Tech Therapy had Bruce on and now DT which is awesome. Thanks for making this happen Caleb. 65” LG E7 & C1 OLED owner here and I was tempted, still am, to grab and add a 98” QM851G to the living/theater room because 98” is just more wow than what I think an 83” G4 OLED or 85” Bravia 9 can deliver, but the next & upcoming QM952G gave me pre-buyers remorse with 14k+ dimming zones over the 5k+ in the current QM8. Here’s hoping it arrives early in the new year and that it performs like a masterclass in picture quality that truly rubs elbows with OLED & their contrast. So excited & anxious to see what’s fact from fiction.

[@chriscoleman9068]

Same! All i own is LG but tcl mini led got me itching 😂😂

[@Forestwidow]

Just gonna put my input I have a 65" bravia 9 and I have a very small space like maybe 3-4 feet from couch to TV 😅 it's not the best viewing range obviously but it also hasn't hindered my viewing experience though I'm sure it could be better if I had a larger room

[@michaelwyckoff8121]

Hey Caleb, I have the legendary TCL P605/607 TV and still love it in 2024. It was one of the best TVS the year it came out. As a matter of fact I am a big TCL fan I also have the R617, R625, R635. All 4 TVS are still working like the first day I bought them.

[@chrisc_1012]

If you're a gamer, be careful about going too big on the TV. In films and TV shows the director and cinetographers do a good job of keeping the action in the centre of the frame, or near it. You often have to focus in different areas all over the screen, so if your screen is too big it can be difficult to game effectively on it

[@JDelwynn]

Depends on the distance, not the screen size. The bigger the TV, the farther it should be.

[@minnybiker4505]

I still have 2 TCL 55P605s. 7 years old. Picture is still fantastic! Roku is slow on both, but I added Apple TV boxes to both. Still can't justify replacing them, even though I'd like to upgrade size someday. Good job, TCL!

[@movie_av_impulse]

22:24 I love that you had a special guest on the channel.. I respect TCL For the fact that they are making everything themselves and basically keeping the prices low and competitive. But as for me, I have been burnt by TCL three times and all three times were the flagship TVs and unfortunately I don't think I could ever give them another chance. But it is crazy that they're processing is getting a lot better..

[@VivaLaFamous]

Just ordered a brand new 77 inch S95C with free two year warranty from Amazon, for $2377. Can’t wait!

[@jrbrawlersgaming1816]

Congrats🎉

[@jadoube3132]

Well done - I have the S95D which is a joy to watch. What advice can I give you from my experience? 1. I had to buy a wall-mount - did not come with the TV 2. I'm glad I spent the time/cost to put the one-connect cable inside the wall - looks fantastic when cleanly installed. 3. operating system is clunky, bloated, and has annoying adverts so my advice is to run a 3rd party source (e.g. Apple TV 4k or ideally a high spec PC with wireless peripherals) and you'll never have to see it again. 4. Take your time to configure the TV correctly - having a late model Samsung phone allows you to auto-calibrate, but also you need to spend the time with your source devices to make sure the resolution, refresh rate, HDR settings, etc. are set correctly - so expect it to take a bit of trial and error to dial it in. Enjoy!

[@youngslyy4516]

Y'all better hop on the Qm7 2024 series (ANY Size). Best Value in class and incredible bang for the buck in Picture quality too. In TCL QD-MiniLED we trust 😎👌

[@stevieg3078]

Hello...I'm a subscriber and need your advice. I have the new Sony Quad sound system. I'm deciding between the Bravia 9...or Bravia 7. Other than using Voice Zoom 3.......am I wasting my money choosing the Bravia 9 and not really using its excellent built-in sound system? Thanks!

[@TVEXPERT.Co.]

Get Bravia 7 unless you have wide viewing angles. You will save a lot of cash

[@jamesmartin2706]

Caleb; Congratulations on your first guest interview. I enjoy listening and learning about new technology. Especially about T.V.s. You and Brian from Brian's Tech Therapy are my favorites You both give the best most honest reviews. Thank you! Jimmie.

[@JELLYMOTONZ]

hello. you always talk about the TCL QM8 tv but here in New Zealand we only have the TCL C855 is this the same tv just with a different name.? im tv shopping at the mo and want to make sure i get the right tv

[@jrbrawlersgaming1816]

It's the same

[@jeremiahperez8071]

Keep those guests coming! It was great to hear the inside information from direct source from company.

[@dgillies5420]

Xmas this year is the TCL Q691F / Q681G TV, the intellectual descendant of the TCL r607. 75". LOVE IT! My 3rd TCL, all are working GREAT! Keep up the good work TCL! 600 nits, 128 zones, QD, affordable & beautiful!

[@Mid-Life-Chrysler]

Question for Bruce at CES. Do they see a market for a 2.39:1 ratio TV for the home cinema enthusiast? I have a blacked out media room for movies, but I can’t justify the cost/work of a projector setup. If TCL offered a 100”-120” TV in a 2.39:1 ratio, I would pull the trigger today.

[@jsonlee01]

Great interview. Might I suggest if you’re going to have more of them in-house that you find a better seating configuration so that the two of you don’t have to hitch your legs up on the couch to face each other.

[@jaimepontes3236]

TCL in America seems great. Here in Europe they're line-up is so confusing, don't know wich is wich. Some countrys have the "QM" designation, others have the "C" and "P" range but you can't tell what model year they are... besides, once you go up the range the price is often the same or higher than LG and Samsungs MiniLed/OLED.

[@hotrod5853]

I enjoyed the interview. I'd also love to get a bigger TV, but for me, nothing I watch is in 4k, so processing / upscaling would be most important! Hoping with tcl & hisense pricing, it will make the others drop their price!

[@edithboozy1000]

3:40 "Michael Grundle" 😂

[@scottswank1751]

What's the best 70 inch T.V.? I have a space issue should I wait for new sets to come out? Or Is the best option to go with 65 inch?

[@JoshRazauskas]

Great interview. I would love to see TCL do QDOLED as well.

[@TheAppleLoadout]

A Tv on a stand can move. At 10feet viewing distance, get a 65” tv. When you want immersion for a movie, put the Tv on a coffee table in front of you or move your seating forwards. Best of both worlds and half the price.

[@Robert-hz7ef]

Hey Caleb👋 I've been thinking of updating my old surround receiver to a 9.2 8K model, probably a Yamaha or Pioneer along with my TV. My dilemma is that both Hisense and TCL seem to be making one of the HDMI 2.0 ports the ARC/eARC ports and reserving the 2.1 ports for game consoles etc. My question is, "is this going to be the new standard to prioritise the use of sound bars for audio instead of using a receiver? Kind of makes the point of buying a 8K receiver mute if it can only connect to a hdmi 2.0 port. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@amen_ra6926]

I sit roughly 10' from from my '09 46" Samsung and it's fine. I'm looking into getting a 65" at some point. Even with that, I'll have to move my front speakers out a bit and remount my down firing center channel that's above the TV. Anything larger would mean even more work. Don't need the hassle. I can't imagine sitting that distance from something 80"+. That's crazy.

[@6-Iron]

I’m just starting to kick tires after 16 years will a 50” LG LCD. The picture quality is starting to diminish but the damn thing just won’t die!

[@killervm1234]

Great info as always. I want to get a bigger TV for my room, 98 or 100 inches. I currently own an 76 LG nanocell which as been flawless for a few years but it's time to go big. I seat 10 feet from the TV, dark room without any lights to reflect and I don't game. My budget is up to $2500. Base in your experience which TV would you recommend? Thanks in advance.

[@Chris-gm4hk]

A 65 inch is the perfect size if you live in an apartment. Any bigger and it becomes a moving problem. Don't bother with a 55 inch if it's going in the living room.

[@BobbyDeniroX]

Your last 2 3 TV videos have been fantastic. Easily got me upto speed with the latest gear and what stuff is actually worth buying and pound for pound which size to level of quality of TV is the sweet spot. I think size makes more of a difference in viewing pleasure the test patterns etc are useful tools as an indication but ultimately when you use your eyes you have got to work out which looks best to you. It's very hard to do for people with little electronics experience. I worry about brightness and upscaling of lower quality content the most. It seems to me that I always took a liking to Sony's LCD efforts. Someone else clued up that didn't know me gave me the same answer. My cousin's Sony TV with KZbin etc from 12 years ago looked amazing watching top gear. I have never seen a TV make online content look so good like it was broadcasting directly to the set. So I got high hopes for the new Sonys. But I don't mind the samung picture either but with low grade material I worry it won't look so great... 4k Samsung looks amazing.. I would also buy a Philips or Panasonic oled if their upscalers are amazing especially because they go on special offer a lot more over Sony products.

[@lutalomoore]

A kaleidoscope player is like four or $5000 just for the player. Go with physical media and buy a Panasonic 4k player. There’s a $200, $400-$500 option. Plus once you own a disc you don’t have to worry about losing your content. With digital if a platform gets sold or goes out of business or loses the rights you can lose the right to your content/ movie.

[@tpop3723]

I’ve heard that the ideal distance for watching tv depends on the size the tv and the typical formula is to multiply the tv’s width by two and that will give you the ideal distance to watch, give or take.

[@TheFourthWinchester]

This video was an ad for TCL. Don't take it seriously.

[@bumpnpowder]

Love Caleb but I think using any "expert's" formula for viewing distance is ridiculous and most of those formulas are years old and outdated. Newer mid-tier on up TVs are so good that as long as you're more than 6 ft away get the biggest dang TV you can't get and enjoy the immersive experience -I sit about 8 ft away and I recently purchased an 85-inch and at first thought it was a bit much much but really came to enjoy it. Unfortunately had some quality control issues so I moved down to a higher quality brand's 75-inch to keep things at similar price point put the lack of size definitely impacts the overall experience and I find myself missing the immersive experience of the larger size. Seriously thinking about biting the bullet and paying the premium to get into a better quality 85 inch. Listening to reviewers and talking to store personnel almost no one returns a TV because it's too big but lots of TVs get returned because purchasers realize they went too small.

[@Modernperformance95]

I’d love it if HISENSE and PANASONIC sent someone over for an interview!!! 🤩

[@katiebestevaar7948]

Yes, me too.. I’m currently looking at a 65” Hisense U7 Mini-LED - just for TV viewing, I’m not a gamer. Has wonderful reviews. The U8 is out of my budget. Wish me luck in the Boxing Day sales!

[@randysalsman6992]

I worked for a store back in the 2010's that sold TV's and tech in that catagory. I went fo TV deliveries now and again and one day I remember going to a home that had gotten a plasma set and the smallest plasma's got were 42 inch and that's what they got. They wanted a plasma because they were a much better display and especially 10-15 years ago. Well, maybe a week later if that, I was in the store working and they were talking about TV returns and one happened to be that 42 inch plasma, and I can remember what was said just like it was yesterday because how absurd it was to me. "Yeah, they liked the look of the plasma but the wife didn't want it because it was to big for her, they came in and chose a 27 inch LCD." "What, they choose that over the plasma, the plasma had a beautiful image." "Yeah I know, that TV she got also looks like crap. I bet the husband was upset about it?" "Yeah, I was there when he got the plasma, he was all smiles and in the store when his wife chose that 27 inch LCD he looked like he wanted cry. lol" In my opinion, I have no idea how anyone can find a 42 ince TV to big, I think they are way to small, maybe to big as a PC monitor. I was in shock and I laughed out loud when I heard she chose that crappy 27 inch LCD, they were the worse TV's in the store and it was so much worse then the CRT it replaced. Also, the CRT they had was a 27 inch, so the 27 inch LCD gave them a smaller screen then what they had. When I seen the 42 inch plasma in there home and on the stand, I also remember thinking how small it looked to the surroundings and they should have went with around a 50 inch, never did I think either of them would think it was to big, let alone being to big to the point of returning it for basically a turd.

[@nomoretrying1451]

How are both you guys sitting like that hurts my knees just looking at it😂😩😂

[@amen_ra6926]

I'm 63 and sit like that all the time. While it's not recommended, I attribute it to 40+ years of doing full squats so my ankle and knee mobility is better than most my age. And that's also after a quad tendon rupture a couple years ago. Clean living and fancy footwork 😂🤣

[@jamesmcnulty3035]

It’s definitely interesting hearing first hand, be it promo or not, the story about individual manufacturers and their products. Thanks for this first, and hopefully not last, interview.

[@RealLifeTech187]

Caleb I think you are doing great with the interviews and really provide something for the viewers instead of giving brands free marketing. One thing I noticed is that between 18:20 and 18:40 Bruce made some corrections to your statements that are hard to make out because he throws them in while you are talking. Would have been great if you pressed him a bit more on those as the LEDs aren't individually controllable and he clarifies that they are controlled per zone if I understood him correctly (for example 4 LEDs make a zone and only the zone can be controlled). *That also contradicts his next sentence* 🤔 Would be great to get a follow up on that!

[@83442handle]

6:00 THX really changed their FOV recommendations. 100" AT 10 ft is a 40 degree viewing angle. They used to recommend 36 degrees(which is still immersive). I guess they are accounting for 4k in the new one.

[@BluthBoy1]

Really interesting guest who provided lots of easy to understand technical information for the consumer. Thanks👍.

[@russellsprout93]

For sure more guests. People telling the stories of these companies is always cool, but i think having other reviewers or experts in different areas of display tech could make for some interesting discussions

[@volpedo2000]

Hey Caleb, thanks for answering my question. Great episode!

[@matthewmartin5930]

I have a 50 inch x900e from 2017 I’m planning on upgrading to a 77 inch g4 I’ll be sitting roughly 9-10 feet away

[@ryans413]

That’s the ideal distance for a tv that size so your good

[@sgdude1337]

i’d be so thrilled to buy 4k blu ray quality digital downloads or the ability to stream that same quality (i have fiber 1gbps internet). Such a shame that this isn’t a viable option

[@brandonlester5992]

Good interview, I was leaning towards Sony and Panasonic for a 65" but now I will look at the TCL also.

[@aldivot2368]

More company insider interviews please! Thanks...

[@nawfalahamed3330]

hi, Im looking to purchase the TCL S643w 3.1 soundbar. Would u recommend it. Any thoughts guys. Really unsure here.

[@sullydee2237]

can you review 100 and the 85 inch hisense u8n tvs and let us know about the bugs and the panels '/ to see if they are good or have alot of flaws

[@darrellh9060]

A lot has to do with your source, Dish - Directv - Astound are lacking in 4 K content hence the alternative is Streaming on all the + platforms. I tried a Samsung 77inch S95D it was not SD friendly blurry and some distortion for viewing content provided by my rural location. So I now have a Bravia 9 65 inch mini LED it handles all content including SD extremely well and is super bright. My viewing distance is 9 feet in general with a Denon 7.2 AVR with Klipsch speakers.

[@jons7e]

Everything in the store looks smaller... you get it home and it's oversized. The larger the screen, the more imperfections you see in the picture. Most homes a 65" TV is plenty large enough. Beyond that needs to be wall mounted and for basically theatre setups, not your average living room unless you have larger than 15 foot rooms

[@ryans413]

For a home most would be happy with a 55” or 65”

[@epenson76]

Caleb love the guest segment 👏

[@OnTheSnap1]

I have the TCL 115” that replaced a 120” JVC NX7 projector setup. It’s 100 levels better in every way I can imagine. RIP high end projectors. The wild light output and HDR makes it feel way bigger than the 120” jvc setup it replaced. It was a wild adventure getting it mounted. At 220lb it’s a lot to get it unboxed and on the wall!

[@NoWay1969]

I'm pretty sure that there are 4k Blu-ray rips you can download. It may only be in the Caribbean, though.

[@kevinwalter5083]

I have an older TLC. Works fine still. I would like to upgrade soon, but I've decided I want a QD OLED. Any chance TLC will make this kind of TV in the future?

[@mikeycologne]

Man this was a great review, very informative and you definitely need to do. More of these

[@davidgroll-cook7125]

Great interview More brands need to reach out to the consumers

[@bliiblaablue]

I almost bought a 75" TCL C855, seems like a brilliant TV, except all the forums where giving it a negative feedback on its motion handling (some ghosting issues) so I had to go with the "safe route" for the same money which is the 65" LG G4 (a good tv btw, especially after coming from an 11y old 55" LG Plasma.. it's still alive btw, can't believe it).

[@robertbytnar6394]

Just rewatched this incredible wider. Very interesting to hear how TCL does what it does. Was thinks about the 98” Q6, but now believe the Q8 will be worth the increase in price since I mostly watch in a bright great room and have the space for a 98. 😂😂

[@robzilla69]

The 98QM751G is almost as good as the qm8 at half the price. That's what I bought for under $2k

[@lbnycity89]

What brands have HDMI 2.1B? And I use fiber HDMI 2.1 cables if that helps.

[@johnvore]

I love watching interviews with the manufacturers. Love my new TCL QM851.

[@AC_Mix]

I have a samsung UN60” in my living room and I am starting to see some backlit paneling go dark. I was looking to upgrade it to the Samsung S95D 65” or the S90D 65” but after seeing this video I am going to do some comparison and see if I upgrade it to a 70+” TV from TCL 😂 Thanks for your videos. Cheers 🍻

[@michael-4k4000]

Love the guest idea! Great thinking Caleb. Apple makes almost all their own parts now for their laptops, that allows them to charge less then they’re have and still make more. Should have had a longer interview being that he flew in and all….

[@DamianHayes-d6z]

Hi. Big question. Is the Hisense 100U76N a good tv? Whats the downside

[@tatsumaru12345]

With all the defective blu-rays and 4k discs I've had, I've started ripping everything and not even using handbrake. I'll get 2 12tb refurb server hgst drives for 80$ each. And just keep one unplugged as a backup. At 70gigs on the high end for a movie, that's 150 movies. I'm good with that! 🤣 they mentioned the p607 tcl! I had the 55p605. Same tv, just basic remote and best buy exclusive. Loved it! Sadly broke during a move.

[@NicotineRosberg]

Interesting question.. Also episode 69??? VERY Niceee

[@TheFittedRockStar]

Great interview I'm thinking about buying a TCL qm8 98 for Christmas

[@watchcommander2012]

Brilliant informative video and great segment with Bruce it be good to get the other brands in to do similar stuff

[@kamarrawlings6285]

I’m going 83” or 85” on my tv size I know how sit a good distance away from my tv. Once you go big there’s no going back lol 😆

[@michael-4k4000]

Can someone explain why Sony stopped selling the A90J? The A90J beats all the newer a80L’s or Bravia 8. Just re release the A90J with an upgraded processor.

[@HarleyN93]

Isn't bravia TV a decent streaming service in regards to quality or is it a gimmick

[@mixmastermacaroni]

Feeeeeeed me seeeeeeemore haha more content is always great. Learning is always better!

[@GaneshJU]

TCL TV make sense now. They are a vertically integrated manufacturer, which means they manufacture a the components of the TC themselves, instead of sourcing it from another manufacturer which keeps costs down.

[@MSDOGS1976]

Get what is pleasing to your eyes and room size. Personally I don’t want a gaudy over sized screen in my living room. My 65” is more than enough for me. But what ever floats your boat. There are options for all.

[@CleonFernandes-t5x]

Loved the interview, but did you forget to ask about the European market strategy? 😮

[@tmoney360]

I currently have a 65 inch Sony X90j. I plan on upgrading to my first OLED soon. I could buy a 65 inch now but I want to go up to 77. I can't see myself going bigger than that though unless I get a much bigger space.

[@muralikasini]

Go with bigger size, do the calculation.

[@spammusubi9004]

all I can say is, I Can't wait for their 115" TV to be down to like $3500!

[@jamesswiderski890]

Great episode very informative..