LG C1 OLED || A Plasma Owner's Story

I finally have an OLED! Let's talk about it!
#hometheater #OLED #LG
0:00 Introduction
0:37 Panasonic Plasma
1:57 4K LCD
3:26 4K OLED
5:58 Shipping / Unboxing
6:38 PQ Initial Thoughts
7:55 Wrap Up
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[@TheZ350Z]

Great video! This whole story hit home with me. Fellow Panasonic 50 series 55’ Plasma owner who held out until this year to move on to OLED, with the LG 77’ C1. I absolutely loved my VT50 plasma. Was never able to move away to other tech, even with the emergence of 4k and various other bells and whistles. Plasma was just that good, even at 1080p. Was always disappointed that Panasonic stopped Plasma and almost entirely left the US TV market. However, I eventually caved to the desire for a larger screen, 4k quality, and OLED technology this year and snagged the LG 77. It’s truly a thing of beauty and a very worthy successor of sorts to the Plasma quality that only Plasma owners would understand. Enjoy it buddy!

[@kadajawi6567]

Creating 4K plasmas was very, very hard, and people just didn't buy enough (for whatever reason... fear of high power consumption?). Also, it seems like 4K plasmas would have had extremely high power consumption, thus making them even less attractive and potentially banning them from important markets. It's a shame, because to date I don't think anything can match the quality of a plasma in several key areas. They are well rounded and capable of displaying nearly anything beautifully (including VHS tapes), while OLEDs struggle with some content.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Yes I remember power consumption was mentioned as a reason that 4k tech wouldn’t work on plasma. Honestly that makes sense because even at 1080p my plasma would heat up the small room I had it in in our previous place. 😆

[@kadajawi6567]

@@HomeTheaterHobbyist Haha, agreed. There's a reason why the VT30 has 4 fans at the back. I wonder what would happen if they bothered to actively cool OLEDs?

[@mykhailozabolotnyi9273]

​@@kadajawi6567Panasonic tx-p50vt50 має два, і не гріється. Показує чудово.

[@stopthefomo]

Dropping by to say 👋🏻 HELLO Congratulations on your dream OLED and happy new year!

[@playerone82]

Interesting to hear your thoughts as a plasma owner myself. Such a relaxing voice too!

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Still planning to hold onto mine. Thanks for watching! Don’t forget to subscribe and share the videos! 😁😁

[@simonsays6965]

I have the LG 55 C1 and I absolutely love it, I had a 37” Panasonic Plasma which was amazing and then I had a Panasonic LCD. Loving the OLED and it still blows me away every time I turn it on

[@reds005]

Did you have to tweak it much out of the box?

[@ARIKIP]

I was the same. I had a Panasonic 60" ST50 Plasma,Upgraded to a 65" ST60 Plasma. 4K and HDR came along. I purchased a 65" Panasonic DX700 LED TV and was impressed initially. But the more i watched it,the blooming and inadequate black levels made me yearn for more. I finally went OLED with a 65" C7 a few years ago and i havent looked back since. Im still happy with it today as im not into 4K/120Hz gaming etc. It plays back 4K UHD Content superbly. Now im looking at either a 77" or 83" OLED shortly. Glad you found the perfect Plasma replacement like i did. Love the Channel.

[@SantoroMac]

Nice one! I just went from an ST50 65" that I bought new in 2012, to a "65 A90J. Been holding off for ages because I loved the plasma so much, but finally found a worthy successor. My wife's parents have inherited the Panasonic & loving it, it still looks beautiful and going strong. I just wanted the HDR and 4K for streaming services. I was worried that I might miss the plasma magic but wow, I can't fault the Sony, the picture is so stunning, even my kids were like "wow this tv looks amazing" and they never get fussed by anything. So yeah nice vid, and anyone else still holding on to an old plasma, it's finally worth the upgrade! The latest top tier OLEDs really do smoke them completely.

[@o.c.g.m9426]

Merry Christmas...welcome to the OLED Club. Took me 15 yrs of privately owning samsung tvs to see what the hype was. WOW I cannot go back. My Samsung q70r goes in the bedroom now away from eyes 🤣

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

😁😁😁 I’m happy to be here!

[@agmobb99]

I've been in love with plasma since I first saw them on display at best buy. It was the first tv to steal my attention away from my Sony DLP tv. I've never been a fan of lcd or led as they could never match the blacks of plasma. I remember reading about oled years before they came out and was very interested. I finally bought a 55" LG oled for the bedroom in 2018. That has become the home theatre TV over the 65" plasma until we get a bigger oled.

[@rap4live39]

Switched from Q70R to LG C1. No regrets 😅

[@Poeskino]

I bought an LG cx 65 inch OLED in March and I have enjoyed every day of using it. 4k Blu rays look astounding on it.

[@sandwichj3568]

Went from a q70a to the oled c1

[@budgreen4040]

Thanks for the video. I’m still using my Pioneer plasma from I don’t even know, about 13? Years ago. Wish I had bought the 50” Kuro at the time. Mine is just a 42”. I’ve never cared for LCD, so it’s nice to see there is a viable alternative for us holdouts. Funny thing, I also use the Klipsch reference series up front with Bose 701’s for my rear surrounds. I’ll be getting an OLED soon enough. Thanks again for sharing.

[@rogerhalt3991]

Congratulations, all the best for next year and as always, I can’t wait for more quality content! Happy holidays!

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thank you 🙏🏾! Happy Holidays!!

[@jglaserbot]

Great video, I also came from a Panasonic 55” plasma forget the model number but early 2000’s and had it up until the main board failed for the second time, yes that’s how much I loved that tv but the board was now hard to find and price was around $700 so after seeing tons of reviews on LCD vs Oled and seeing them on display it was night and day difference. I purchased last years LG CX 55” and seeing that inky black just brought me back to my first days with that Panasonic plasma but man when that HDR picture came on in 4K resolution I was amazed. The other thing I’ve always disliked about lcd is the motion handling especially since I watch a lot of sports, it just never seemed LCD’s could get it right. The other thing I’ve been enjoying is the new PS5 on the LG and coming from a guy who’s owned every generation of PlayStation, this tv and the PS5 are just spectacular. All I have to say congrats and enjoy it LG did an awesome job with these Oleds.

[@Andrico77]

Same. Just replaced an old Samsung Plasma. There was something I just didn’t like about LCD’s. Once I saw the C1 I bought it. Love it!

[@lordzed83]

last year i replaced my pana plasma used but 3d as i always wanted 3d oed and.. it delivers.

[@tmnichols3]

Thanks for the review. I am in the same boat. I have a 65 inch Panasonic plasma in my home theater, a 60 inch Panasonic plasma in the game room, and a 42 inch plasma in my den (which we actually watch daily). They all look amazing, and to me much better than an 4K LCD TV. I am about to start upgrading my TV's to the LG OLEDs starting with the 65 in the movie room. Plasma screen owners really won't settle for anything less than OLED tech - it really is the best picture for sure. Not even close. Oh, am also a Klipsch speaker fan too!, and have about the same setup as you have. LOL

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Wow! Hello 👋🏾 brother from another mother!!!! 😁 I was telling my wife about this video and how well it was received. Then she commented that she really likes our Plasma and it's picture quality. I didn't know she even noticed the difference. 🤣🤣 #plasma4life

[@hamp7803]

Similar in my household too. I had a 65in Panasonic as my main for years, and now its in my bedroom. I have the 77in lg GX mounted to the wall. The lg is actually pulled about 18in from the wall. I don't have any light bleed on the surrounding walls and it makes for an excellent dark room showing(walls are black too).

[@Prettytony0627]

Congrats on the purchase!!! I’ve been on the OLED train since 2016 and I cannot go back to LCD. Happy for you bro! Merry Christmas!!

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Merry Christmas! I’m happy to be in the group!

[@CaBdosdos]

I went all out with a 83" Sony a90j. Floored by the performance coming from a Bravia 850A (2012). Hdr and 4k is insane on these screens.

[@paulhudson8321]

I got my LG 65 C1 a few weeks ago mainly for game playing with my new gaming PC. Absolutely love it. Went from a Sharp 60inch aquos. My grand daughter is happy she got the 60 inch Sharp. Movies look amazing too. The TV itself is amazing looking too.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks for sharing!

[@scottcolquitt2073]

Great video my man....great content and unbiased enthusiasm!

[@Tsukiyomi001]

OMG your voice is amazing, and your presentation, so smooth and calming ❤️

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks 🙏🏾😀. Don’t forget to subscribe and share the videos!

[@TG6711]

Thanks for the video I currently use the Panasonic VT60 in 65", 2022 is the year I finally up grade to the C1 or Sony A90 is top of my lists Look forward to your full review

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Yea its going to be a couple weeks before the review comes out. I have a couple other things I need to review and I need to settle a bit and be objectionable. 😂

[@TheRealJohnHooper]

Still have my Panasonic ST60, so I am very excited about this video.. Thank you so much!

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks for commenting!

[@Blaquegold]

Great video. We got our first oled for our room with the Sony a80j. I’m so impressed with the a80j I’m actually looking to eventually replace my Z9f with possibly an A90j. I also came from plasma with the Samsung 8 series and seeing the a80j has revitalized my love for plasma. The c1 is so good but personally like you said the magic sprinkles Sony puts in their TVs have me hooked LOL.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Yep both Sony and Panasonic do a little something extra. 😁😁

[@transfo47]

Good video. Your voice is soothing. Almost felt like home theatre ASMR lol. I've been enjoying my C1 55", got it fully calibrated. Took a week or two of playing around with the settings as it has some kinks, but when it's all right, it looks brilliant.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

😁 Thanks!

[@SirHackaL0t.]

I also bought the LG C1 a few weeks ago. Superb TV.

[@kazg1995]

Loved the video. Short and to the point! My plasma died earlier this year and I too have been eyeing the OLEDs. The price finally hit a point I was comfortable with. Zero complaints on the picture and sound, and that's out of character for me. I do have 1 complaint and that's the build. I was so nervous mounting the TV because of how thin the screen is. I would rather have a sturdier structure behind the screen so I don't have to worry about cracking the glass. Other than that, best TV ever!

[@TheAssclown213]

Board failures are common. Thankfully easy to repair, and cheep.

[@atxrich]

Congrats! I was on the same journey. I replaced a Pioneer KRP Plasma (purchased in 2010) with a LG CX last Christmas. LOVE the inky black and PQ. My only regret was not springing for the larger model.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

My original plan was 65” but I realized that I should go bigger if possible.

[@justinlaird]

I just picked up mine today! So happy to get it

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

😁😁😁😁 I’m so happy for you! Congratulations!!!!

[@shibumi777]

how is your channel not more popular.....great videos...keep them coming

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

You know I have the same thoughts! 🤣🤣 #plasmaownersunite Thanks for the kind words and please share the videos.

[@jackleonard2088]

Well done video. Congrats on your Oled purchase. Nice to hear you talk about plasma. I’m still using my Panasonic plasmas (U series 65” and VT series 55”) and the picture is still impressive enough for me to enjoy them. Though I’m missing out on 4K I’m still waiting for the plasmas to die to go to Oled. I also wish Panasonic sold oleds here. Have a happy new year!

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thank you 🙏🏾! Happy New Years to you too!

[@nwkrep82]

Same here...I purchased a 50" Pioneer Kuro Elite Plasma TV back in 2007. And for those that know, the Kuro was the tv that ALL tvs were judged by...for a long time. It was my main tv for a few years. I then purchased a Pioneer VT30 Plasma and moved the Kuro to my bedroom. I knew the only true succesor to plasma would be OLED. I eventually purchased a LG 65EF9500 in 2015, then the 77 C9 in 2019, and a 48 C10 in 2020. The 77 is my home theater TV, the EF is my bedroom tv, the 48 C10 is my pc monitor, the Kuro is in my kids play area , and the VT30 waiting for a spot of its own. I'll eventually go all OLED and find a good home for the plasmas :)

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

O man your kids are living the life!!!!!! A Kuro for their content! That’s awesome 👏🏾👏🏾😁😁😁. As for the rest of your house I’m jealous 🤣🤣🤣

[@bradmiller2222]

My 77” C1 will be here some time next week. I was really torn between the C1 and the A80J but decided to get the LG C1 in the end. Can’t wait!

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

I'm excited for you!!!! Let me know what you think once you spend some time with it!

[@apeman1980]

Merry Christmas Home Theatre Lobbyist. I’m from Canada Here. I just bought the 48 inch C1 OLED a few weeks ago from Best Buy. it’s my first OLED Smart TV, I’m loving it so far. My 4K Movies from iTunes look jaw dropping when I got Dolby vision turned on when I stream them. Star Wars the new sequel trilogy visually they are amazing , the black levels and color spot on perfect.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

It really is beautiful! 😁

[@daledeson9792]

My story is similar to yours, I had a Panasonic GT50 plasma which was a fantastic tv, so oled was the natural progression, I was torn between the C1 or A80J 65" in the end I got A80J and I couldn't be happier, oled TV'S are brilliant, like you I still have my beloved plasma in the bedroom 👍🏿

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Nice! 🤣🤣🤣

[@numbone]

I just got a 65in A80J and it is amazing with Dolby Vision and HDR content compared to my old Sony 850D

[@matg8265]

I got my lg c1 65" about 4 months ago and all I can say is wow ill.never go back merry Christmas and happy new year

[@skullcrusher_1]

2021 was definitely the year to get into OLED. I bought the a80j OLED from Sony mostly for movies and no regrets. For gaming, you definitely have the best option.

[@RonnRicco]

Would you say the 80j is better than the c1 if you don't game?

[@tonyrobles9070]

Thanks for your hard work and Merry Christmas to you and your family! 👍 😊 👪

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thank you and Merry Christmas!

[@cruzingrsx4484]

I’m still rocking that Panasonic ST-50 you have, I’m planning to move in the near future that why I not investing in a large TV. But when I do upgrade it will be an OLED, Happy Holiday’s & congratulations on that monster TV!

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

#keepplasmaalive 😂😂😂 not planning to replace mine.

[@Yvelto_Gaming]

I just got the LGC1 65" for Christmas and I love it. By far the best tv I have ever had.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

It’s a very nice tv!

[@TheXcrazymanxX]

Just upgraded from a 2007 Panasonic plasma to an LG OLED C1. Love it. Been saving for an OLED for years.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Nice!

[@josephdubiel7129]

Hey you. Happy New year! Just ran into you here and figured I would subscribe. Hope you 2022 is awesome. Greetings from Connecticut. Nice review.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Happy New Year! Thanks for subscribing! 😀

[@emmetharte3718]

Excellent review, very informative and well done👍. I own a 2013 Panasonic ZT60 (the last flagship of the Panasonic Plasms), and I still have no intention in upgrading - maybe in 2023 when I see what's available (tvs should be pretty spectacular by then). A guy I know came home from China in 2017, and he could not get over the picture quality of the ZT60; he said he saw unbelievable TV's on display over just before coming home. I once was offered a display model 50 inch Pioneer Kuro for 3200, I wish I took up the offer at the time, would be another unbelievable tv to own.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thank you! You're correct the ZT60 was the pinnacle of the Panasonic tech and I'm happy to hear you're still enjoying it. I actually have heard of very many people owning those panels. Most people had the VT series. The Kuro's were great TVs even the 720p panels.

[@emmetharte3718]

@@HomeTheaterHobbyist I heard of a few lucky people when I bought my ZT60 (inthusiates) who owned the Kuro right up to when they took the plunge and bought a ZT60 - they then put the Kuro into their bedroom or kitchen. These people are smart; they probably own C1 or even a G1 now or of that quality; or might even be waiting a bit longer like me. I bet their Kuro is still going strong 💪 😂 Have a great 2022.

[@lilth501]

I too came from the plasma ST50 to the C1 Oled late last year. I will not regret The transitional at all.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Nice!

[@darkpharaoh542]

Just purchased this TV as my ManCave television. I'm absolutely in love with it. I have the audio coming thru the Sonos Arc home theater set up. I'm not an audiophile, but it sounds amazing. I'm thinking about adding a Apple TV 4k to complete everything. But all in all I just wanted to say Great Choice!

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

😁Awesome! I'm glad you're enjoying it! I have an Apple TV 4K connected and it looks great especially the Dolby Vision stuff.

[@darkpharaoh542]

@@HomeTheaterHobbyist another confirmation. That settles it. I'm getting it this week.

[@willcronk6458]

@@HomeTheaterHobbyist is it the new Apple TV 4K or is it the slightly older Apple TV 4K. If it is is there any difference in say picture quality etc….

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

It’s the new (2021) version, I don’t have the previous version so I can’t compare.

[@sofarsogoodsowot]

Excellent! I have the Panasonic ST50 at the moment but wanting an OLED

[@nixxhimself]

My next set for sure will be the 65" version. (that's as large as I can fit) it really is one of the best looking displays I've personally ever seen. Nice choice, that 77 must look killer in room!

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

I’m loving it! Finishing up the break-in period 😁 Don’t forget to subscribe and share the videos!

[@DCsGladiator]

I can listen to this video while doing yoga. Very calming vibe.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

😂 thanks! Don’t forget to subscribe and share the videos!

[@mickparkinson207]

Great to find this content .. this geezer could be an easy mix radio DJ with that voice ..

[@JamesTheEdge14]

Had my C1 since launch and LOVE IT! I cant imagine picking up another 4K set again, i dont see how they can improve on it. Brighter sure, but its plenty bright for my darkroom so i dont want it burning my retinas. All the best mate.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks 🙏🏾

[@wakaflockaproject]

@@provisionalhypothesis burn in prevention has improved

[@00Clive00]

@@provisionalhypothesis I payed for burn in cover, so I wouldn't stress while watching it.

[@korndog81]

@@provisionalhypothesis they really started protecting from burn in since the c7. You just missed lol

[@absolutium]

@@korndog81 Since C7 wasnt 3D capable and burn in was still a high risk it was maybe the worst generation.

[@chrisweeksnz]

Congrats on a great purchase!

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks 🙏🏾

[@ldlink3935]

This ones going viral!!!! It is getting recommended everywhere!!!! Happy New Year!!!! It's refund check season and everybody trying to figure out how to spend those checks!!!!

[@valiantthor5238]

Wow the 77“. Thats a Monster in the Package. I have the 65“ C1 and its was a big Box The first TV which i couldn’t install and mount alone 😄

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

🤩😁

[@davelyew4645]

I have a similar TV journey as you. I started with a midrange Samsung Plasma but my last Plasma purchase was in 2013 a Panasonic 55" ST60 that I now use in my bedroom after it being replaced in the living room by a 65" TCL 6 Series in 2018. That TCL was sold and replaced by a 75" TCL 8 Series, their first mini led TV set. I was thrilled with that upgrade and it's sitting in my living room right now. However, I decided to upgrade it to a Samsung QN90A 85", which I haven received as yet, based on the good reviews and crazy Samsung sales. During the buying process I was unexpectedly able to save over a thousand dollars from what I was planning to spend so I decided to use that savings to upgrade the old plasma in the bedroom and found an open box Sony A80J at Best Buy. Jumped on that deal and setup the TV beside the Panasonic ST60 and was disappointed with what I saw. I know the Sony OLED has not had enough hours of break in time, nor calibrated like the ST60, but the best settings on that Sony was barely equal to the Panasonic Plasma. I thought after all these years I would have been blown away with the the OLED picture over an almost 10 year old plasma but I wasn't. I 9 out of 10 scenarios the plasma picture looked better than the OLED. I've decided to return this open box TV to Best Buy and keep using my Panasonic. The tremendous heat coming from the Panasonic has always bothered me and noticed it even more since I moved it into the bedroom, but the picture quality amazes me to this day, especially after today. I am chalking up the inferior PQ I saw from the A80J today may be from a defective TV but still wondered and came searching for answers on KZbin and that's how I found your video. So from your video and comments here, and other places, I now know my eyes are not deceiving me. Good quality Plasmas of old do stand up to the latest OLED. I may try an LG C1 if a really good deal comes up on a 55" version, but I'm definitely in no rush to replace the ST60, not after what I noticed today. I'm definitely keeping my Panny and not give it away as I planned to, I just wished it didn't heat up my room so much, especially living here in S. Florida.

[@tnthomas1954]

Man, you're speaking to me. I've finally decided to move on from my 15-year old Pioneer PDP 5070 plasma, and get an OLED. We've hade 3-4 LCDs during the intervening years, but my favorite has always been that Pioneer plasma. But seriously, 15 years? It's still going string though; and if I weren't ready to move up to 77", there would really be no reason to change. Hope you enjoy your C1 as much as you enjoyed your plasma. Hope we both do.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks for sharing! It's so good to hear someone else had a similar journey. My plasma is still going strong and I have no plans of getting rid of it. So far I'm really enjoying the C1. I release this video today, talking about my experience: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppavoXaemL6kgrc

[@AntonShr3d]

Love the channel & content! New subscriber 🤘

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@markbartoszek8585]

As someone who's owned a Pioneer Kuro PDP-5020FD for over 10 years, I was very satisfied to make the jump to the LG C1 finally. Pioneer used to advertise deep black levels with their plasma sets, and OLED continues that tradition.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Kuro owner!!! Nice to meet you!😁😁 I'm really happy to hear you like the C1. I have to ask, what did you do with the Kuro? 😂

[@Phat_Plants]

Congratulations on the new purchase

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thank you! I'm thinking it was worth the wait! 😁 Happy Holidays!

[@wilfredohernandez2257]

Welcome to Oled,had an oled since 2016 with the B6,Up graded last month with a Sony 77A 80J and loving it !!

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Nice! Is there a noticeable picture quality difference going from the 80J to the B6?

[@wilfredohernandez2257]

@@HomeTheaterHobbyist Most Definitely !! Colors are more vibrant,motion is way better due to the XR Chip. By the way I also had a Panasonic VT25 AND VT50 Plasmas. Those tv's were great in their time.I'm loving OLED !!!

[@mrfishmon5517]

I love the deep blacks my oled C1 produces. The last time I experienced such good visuals was 15 years back when i paid £3000 for a top end Pioneer plasma.

[@emmetharte3718]

Your so lucky to own the Pioneer Kuro Plasma. I have a Panasonic ZT60 and could have owned a display model Elite 50-inch Kuro for around 3200 at the time.

[@mrfishmon5517]

@@emmetharte3718 i can’t remember the exact model that i had in 2006. It had a seperate deck for all the inputs, then just one cable feeding the actual tv.

[@emmetharte3718]

More then likely the KRP-600A (Kuro Reference Plasma), that had the separate deck. What an amazing TV.

[@mrfishmon5517]

Yes im pretty sure i had the Pioneer PDP-436XDE 43" 👍🏻

[@emmetharte3718]

@@mrfishmon5517 Excellent TV 👍

[@greenneon7314]

I totally agree I have a $5k JVC plasma from 2005 that I still love, and below it is my LG C1 OLED, all in my gaming room. This after going through LCD TVs from Samsung, nothing is better than my Plasma and it’s OLED ancestor

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks for sharing

[@marcmenton8063]

Hello again I want to thank you for all your help this year . I am going to ask once again for your thoughts as everything you suggested for me thus far has been spot on . For you to analyze, I purchased the following kef q 150 with matching center channel and Polk tl1 for rear ceilings with SVS subwoofer . I feel my weak spot is the receiver which is a 6 year old Sony Str 1060 which is ok but I don’t get any thrill from it . I was going to purchase a Yamaha aventage a2aor a4a but these do not seem to have the bugs worked out and I really would like to avoid updates as I am NOT technically inclined . Then I thought denon 3700h which is expensive but I see good reviews. I now see pioneer back out with the elite 305/505 . It’s all very confusing to me . I just want awesome sound . I never nor will I play video games but music and video is important and that is the intended use . Reviews I have seen are praising the pioneers . I am also getting the lg c1 but in 65 inch . Any and all help would be much appreciated . Also considering adding a pair of paradigms in front for extra oomph not sure though . As always thank you . Frustrating

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thank you for your kind words! I’ve reviewed all three brands you mentioned and like all 3. I agree, I wouldn’t want to wait for Yamaha. Looking at the denon vs pioneer choice, I’m tempted to say Pioneer due to the room correction software. I haven’t tried Dirac but I hear really good things so I think it’s better that audyssey on the denon. If your room setup is challenging I’d choose the pioneer. Otherwise I’d go for the denon based on my long term experience, my own 4700h has been great. Let me know what you choose and how you like it.

[@johnbruce4003]

Cool video! Our journeys are pretty similar. I'm a few years older so my journey started a few years earlier. My first was a Pioneer 9g Kuro back in 2009. Absolutely beautiful, and maybe the best picture I've ever seen. Unfortunately it developed this red tint, and since Pioneer exited the tv business there was nothing I could do, all of their panels were gone. Had the Panasonic 60VT60. Unfortunately it had the worst image retention and burn in I ever saw. Had the LG 65" Oled B6, at 18 months developed a faint shadow bar on the right side of the screen. Now have the 55" C1 LG Oled. Fingers crossed!

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks for sharing!

[@simoncarpenter5771]

Great review, and invite to the latest Oled versus the plasma. I’m still using the Panasonic VT50 and are reluctant to upgrade for the SD & HD picture, what’s your thoughts?

[@trnzaddict]

Glad you made a video about this. I recently purchased the C1 coming from a 65 inch Viera Plasma. There’s really no comparison especially with gaming features such as Gsync, the much lower input lag and the blacks and contrast are unmatched. I see these comments from Plasma owners saying they returned C1’s because they still prefer their Plasma. I’m like “dude you’re in denial and batshit” lol

[@shonmoody1706]

I just bought a C1 on Amazon for under 1K. It's most amazing piece of tech I've owned next to my Area 51m laptop when it was first released. It has an EV panel so hopefully it lasts awhile before any burn in. It blows away my Dell 1440p monitor.

[@lamecasuelas2]

Holy hell that's one hell of a christmas gift

[@Ken-vl4wk]

Congrats! I have the same TV and size. It is awesome.

[@chrisbonica1775]

Dude I'm still rocking a Panasonic GT 50 from 2012, love it! One day i will follow the same path, although i may opt for the Sony. Happy New Year

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

That’s a great tv! Go for the Sony!! 🤣

[@GalvatronTypeR]

Good purchase Cody. I am also a very happy owner of a 77C1. A few things you should know: -the C1 has terrible picture quality out of the box. Mine had clouding, DSE, and crushed blacks. Before you return it or hire an expensive ISF tech to tune it, put some hours on the panel and the picture wil improve. Mine improved tremendously after 50 hours. -you will be very happy to know that ALL 77” and 83” C1 displays use the Evo panel regardless of manufacture date. So you now own an Evo OLED.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Really? I didn't know they put the Evo panel in them. How can I confirm that? Is there a particular serial number?

[@jtopdawg6]

I agree. Mine was not good at all out of the box but now after tweaking and some use, this thing is amazing 🤩!!

[@geraltyen9847]

@@jtopdawg6 Hi, what's up? I'm really curious to know what you've done with this shit because I've had it since the 21st i have vertical/horizontal lines all over the screen... it's not a "setting" that will change... the panel is just to throw away the colorimetry is just disgusting or it's too green/yellow or it's too brown/orange, like the CX that I didn't keep either... we are very far from the dynamic colors of the C9 ! electronic level it's not better by changing the source at times it gives black screen, and when you program a time to turn off it stays on all night this garbage it's too many problems I have 6 people around me who have complained too, and like them I'm going to send it back too, I also noticed that as soon as there is a light peak especially on ps5, all the colors become dull... I just went on Ghost of tsushima there is almost no colorimetry even in vivid mod, it's incredibly lame.

[@jtopdawg6]

@@geraltyen9847 hey man. I hate to hear that. Mine is freaking amazing just like my cx from last year. The first I do is turn off all the energy saving crap 💩 and the ai stuff and go in and do my own setting. Bothe my cx and C1 is plenty bright and colors pop! No issues with lines or burn in with my cx, which I game and watch tv and countless movies. I wouldn’t trade either for anything else out there.

[@QuentinQuatermass]

Great video and what a beautiful and big LG C1 you have there! I also made the leap from plasma to OLED. I had a 64 inch Samsung plasma that died a few months ago so replaced it with a 65" OLED C1. Over the years friends were buying 4K LEDs but I stuck with my 1080p plasma because the black levels and colors were so awesome in my basement media room. However OLED with 4K and HDR is a noticeable improvement! I'm still floored by this wonderful new experience. I was so tempted to get the 77" model but couldn't fit it into the budget. (So as a poor man's fix we moved our chairs in to 9' away instead of 11' with the plasma.😉)

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Moving the seating!!! That's an excellent idea, I love it!!!! 😁

[@QuentinQuatermass]

@@HomeTheaterHobbyist Hey maybe you can scoot in a foot to make your 77" look like an 83"!

[@myquietreviewsfeaturingc.t9354]

That’s Dope & smart what you did because you got the tv you wanted & saved some money in the process 👍🏿

[@SpontaneousWeasel]

Great video - im on a weirdly similar technology journey from my 42inch Panasonic plasma in 2012 to 55 inch sony x900e in 2018 to 55 inch lg cx oled in 2022 👍 its arriving on 5th jan 😎

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

It’s so funny how many of us have done the same thing! 😂😂😂

[@j-b776]

I’m coming from Panasonic 50VT10, that tv still running like a champ!! But got myself a PS5.. so i had to get new TV! Hehe 65C1 :) loving it so far

[@jcsoabas20]

Thanks for sharing! I just got the c148 toddy, and won't get it until Thursday. I'm coming from a p42x1 plasma which I got in 2008. Quite a big leap for me. I've been meaning to get an oled for years now. But this year was the year the finally got me to upgrade. It just doesn't feel right playing on my next gen consoles anymore. Now about those soundbars.. They sure are expensive, even more than the TV! I'm also still looking for a desk for it, and even blackout curtains. I didn't realize I was pretty much gonna upgrade my living room, not just my TV.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

😃😃 it does cause other upgrades!

[@offdacorner]

Merry Christmas HTH!!!

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Merry Christmas to you and your family too! 😂

[@johnlegg6661]

Awesome brother, congrats!!! That's one nice Christmas gift 🎁! I'm torn on an OLED purchase. I really love my Sony 75z9f and not sure I wanna get rid of it. Would come down to the C1 or A80j, as the A90j is way overpriced in my opinion. Thanks for the content 😃

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks for watching and sharing!

[@cp070476]

I still run at 2008 9th gen Kuro, Still unreal picture with blu-ray. I have had my eye on oled and it seems the tech has matured enough now to buy. Was looking at the 77in A80J simply for the cognitive proccesing.

[@malph9216]

I'm another ex Panny Plasma owner. We had the 50" G20 model for many years, until a couple of years back, it started to randomly switch itself off and on. After reading endless reviews, and being lucky enough to live in the UK, we decided on the Panasonic GZ2000. What a difference! The blacks, whites, colour range and brightness are all on another level. The GZ2000 takes films, sport and motion in its stride and even SDR content looks fantastic.....not being a gamer, I can't comment on that aspect, but I've read it's not the TV's forte. It also retains the superb viewing angles of the Plasma, something that's really important the way we have out living room arranged. The built in Dolby Atmos speakers add superb sound to Atmos and surround content.....okay, not on the same level as a dedicated Amos set up, but not everybody, me included, has the space for all the speakers etc. OLED is currently the best technology available on the consumer market in my opinion and I hope you come to the same conclusion during you forthcoming review. Enjoy!

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks for commenting!

[@madcrabber1113]

My Samsung 58inch plasma from 2009 is still working perfectly and I am not looking forward to having to replace it. I bought an LG when 3d first came out and it lasted 4 years. I am probably going to buy an oled to replace the plasma within the next year or so and really appreciate your perspective.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks for watching!

[@LoFiMofo]

We bought our 65” LG C1 OLED just over a month ago and every day I’m still blown away by the picture quality. We have other 4K TVs but they don’t come close to the beauty that this thing produces. The colors pop beyond anything you can imagine, just beautiful. And the blacks are just that, black like they should be. If you are on the fence in getting an OLED do yourself a favor and get it, you won’t be disappointed. And as for the reviews saying not to get one if you have a lot of windows i can say don’t worry about that, we have a lot of windows in the room it is in and it is plenty bright even on sunny days. I simply cannot say enough great things about the picture quality. The Dolby Vision and HDR movies and programs on Netflix look amazing and there are a lot to choose from. Just take your time mounting it and follow the directions, not too hard really about an hour to do so. Hope this helps.

[@absolutium]

The issue isnt having sufficient brightness to watch some content during a sunny day.. the issue is having the tv at >90% of its luminance output where it is the least efficient and way more prone to pixel degradation.. which you might need to if the room is full of sunlight.

[@stevewaller6577]

Am curious as I still run my pioneer pdp lx6090 aka the kuro and love that as a Plasma it plays low resolution non HD TV Ariel content well and then steps up it's game when in it sees 1080p content. I have not been tempted to upgrade it all these years later as I do not watch 4K or 6K or 8K material and when I am in the TV shop, modern TV's are soo bright they make my eyes water up and the picture does not look natural at all. Lastly I notice tons of motion blur on new stuff. Mind you I have not been into a TV shop for a couple of years so am I missing out?

[@193ksp]

Also bought the LG C1 77”. Playing the PS5 is unbelievable!

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Nice!

[@LittleBearBBQ_Food_Original]

Thank You! What a wonderful upload. I am still rolling my Panasonic 50" Plasma from the latter 2000's....It's still good, although I do have an itch for a 65" OLED to just up the game, as it where, to 4 or maybe even 8K and beyond. I guess it's the old adage....As soon as you buy it, it's out of date.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

That’s so true! Thanks for watching. Don’t forget to subscribe and share the videos! 😀

[@FatB00]

As a Panasonic ST60 owner, who really is thinking about upgrading to OLED, I really appreciate this video. Thx

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thanks for watching! If you can upgrade I recommend a tv with a heat sink like the newly announced LG G2. I talk about it in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h4vJiXablp2Dn5Y

[@brents.2501]

We just got the SONY A80J 77 inch and it’s fantastic

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

😁😁😁 Excellent, I hear that is the sweet spot of the line!

[@Spazilton1]

I snagged a 77" C1 when they were on sale right before Christmas. Absolutely love it. You need a really good streaming source to make it shine. The Nvidia Shield is a must have imo to pair with these TVs.

[@STICKITINYOUREAR]

Christopher Hamilton- I have a streaming box called Buzz TV. It currently has 10,000 + movies, +games, +apps and it gives me 7 different British tv channels, Canadian channels AND I can watch local tv channels in any state in the USA. All this for $ 19.95 from ITV Canada. How does the Nvidia Shield compare. Its also capable of 4K.

[@Spazilton1]

@@STICKITINYOUREAR The Shield has far superior support for advanced audio codes. The Buzz TV is a decent device but for my use case the Shield wins out.

[@Freshlywashed]

How much did the C1 77" run for during the holidays?

[@sirjonsmithiii992]

Got my dream 77 c1. Matching with kipsch reference premiere and ps5. Life is good.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Yes Sir! Life is good!

[@Pete_or_Peter4Long]

How does the motion compare to the plasma? That’s the only reason I’m holding onto my Pioneer Elite 151.

[@briank3754]

Thanks for the video. I thought I was the only one left still watching my Plasma and praying it doesn’t die. 😂 I just bought a 48 inch C1 OLED for my office and gaming and its great! But, I still prefer my plasma for most viewing. The OLED requires constant tinkering and adjustment of setting depending on what I’m watching. My plasma is set it and forget it and my plasma still handles motion better. Can’t watch football and baseball on anything but my plasma. Crazy how terrible LED/OLEDs are at handling motion.

[@Patriot6669]

Same here! Samsung Plasma still going...

[@VinnyCThatWhoIBe]

I moved from 58" Panasonic V10 Plasma to a 65" LG C9 OLED. The OLED is better in almost every way, but the motion clarity of the plasma is still missed. Initially it's quite jarring making the switch, but I've gotten used to it. It's either that or be forever "stuck" with 1080p with no HDR. I know black frame insertion on the OLEDs is supposed to kind of mimic the pulse driven display of a plasma, but the C9 can only do BFI at 60hz which doesn't cut it for me. Perhaps the newer models running it at 120hz is the perfect sweet spot. In any case, it's OLED or nothing as far as I'm concerned. The other display technology options don't stand a chance.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

I'm happy to hear there are so many of us Plasma folks out there! It was exceptional tech!

[@bneyens]

I have this same exact model. You could easily fit a slightly larger monitor into that setup.

[@colk41]

Love my c1 got the 48” for my ps5 perfect for gaming, and replaced my Sony 4k for an lg a1 oled perfect for films and Netflix, if oled was so expensive I’d get the gets one each but for now a 43” Hisense 4k tv will do

[@JayMammoth]

OLED is amazing, i too came from Plasma. I bought a 55” C6 to replace my then Panasonic VT60. Still have that in my bedroom (Best 3D TV ever) Now I have a 77” C1 in my home theater

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Nice!

[@barryomahony4983]

Same here. Just replaced a Panasonic 65" 1080p I bought back in 2011 with an OLED (went all out for the Sony A90j 83" in the new man cave). Same great blacks as plasma, with 4K and HDR. I never liked the washed-out blacks in LCD panels.

[@RonnRicco]

What tv stand do you want to get for the 77? I'm currently on plasma as well and plan on updating this year to either the c1 or c2. If I go c2 I would do 65 but if I do c1 I might go 77. Just curious if you think the c2 is worth the wait or to get a discounted c1.

[@bustercolin7507]

There's nothing like watching the last scene of The Sopranos on an oled when it fades to black 👌🏼

[@O_Shag_Hennessy]

Sir, you’ve got a smudge near the top center of the tv! I finally broke down and bought a 65 inch this year. I have enjoyed every second with it.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Nice!

[@danielsmith7247]

I have a 55 inch OLED, I need that 77 inch monster! I bet its amazing for 4k blurays and the new gaming consoles.

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

🤣

[@David25522]

Happy Holidays!!!

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

You too!

[@boblarkin7321]

thanks for the video. i'm still hanging on to my 9 year old vt60. will probably go oled this year. waiting for the reviews on the c2 and a80k. quick question: how would you rate the motion handling compared to your plasma?

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

The 120hz panel on the oled is good but I still see a difference, the plasma is better.

[@awakenedblackheterosexual5609]

I had a Hitachi plasma and it went out and I traded it for a Samsung plasma which I have had for 2 years. I bought a LG55ec9300 OLED curved 3D 1080p when they were phasing in the 4k models which is a fantastic tv. In the future I know that I will have to upgrade to probably a 4k OLED, but before I do that I am looking to buy a 4k HDR blue ray player until I figure out which tv I will buy.

[@nonametofame]

Congratulations, man

[@HomeTheaterHobbyist]

Thank you!

[@glllelkl]

I have the last Pioneer Kuro Model Plasma they made in my TV/media room. It's 50" and now contemplating a larger screen size. My room is 10' wide by almost 15' long. Am thinking about a 77" and was leaning towards the Sony. WAs initially thinking of the 65" A90J and room can't handle an 83" screen (have a L and R tower speakers to consider). I don't do any gaming and watch using DirecTv and stream using Apple TV. Am curious why you chose the C1 vs the A80J; not sure the A90J is worth the markedly increased price but I don't want the 65" A80 J as it has a matte screen. I've heard the XR processor does make a big difference and thus leaning towards Sony. As you can see I keep my equipment a long time. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks