Panasonic Z95A OLED Unboxing | But How Does it Sound?

[@digitaltrends]

Watch our full review of the Panasonic Z95A here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHKUgYZ6gLCseLc

[@jjhud2625]

That ability to swivel is one feature I really like on my old Panasonic Plasma TV

[@user-lg6wo6rq3x]

I can't wait for your review. The Panasonic z95a looks like the best combination of audio and picture quality of any TV in 2024! Keep up the great work. I am a big fan of your channel.

[@Kivancli79]

it came in dead last with HDTVTest's TV shootout.

[@GinandTronics]

That's like comparing which supermodel you'd date though

[@rufdymond]

@@Kivancli79- I don’t really take too much notice of these shootouts.. I’m lucky in that where I live I have a few dedicated AV shops that are able to set up TVs in a dedicated demo room, I’ve bought all my main TVs this way. The one thing I’ve learned over the years is it’s all down to personal preference….what should look the best on paper, doesn’t always turn out to be the best in the viewing room.

[@rmbw5452]

I brought a Panasonic 2years ago a TH-55LZ2000Z, I wish I got the 65" than the 55" still it runs well, it has so many setting, crazy. the back setup is different with two small speakers firing from the side and a bass firing up and front row speakers. loud for me. I enjoy the show and reviews - Thanks from New Zealand.

[@paul8926]

I definitely like the swivel stand, that works for me considering my living conditions 😃

[@floz9718]

Yeah me too, used this more than I expected.

[@khaleelj.marshall-walker5409]

Great unboxing you guys! Can’t wait for the review!

[@randolphblack2554]

Fantastic, Caleb! You told Alexa to hurry the "F" up and my Alexa stated she didn't know how to help you out!

[@LeezahB]

Yeah I had several responses from Alexa that she didn’t know how to help you!! lol!!

[@DennisBolanos]

I like how the sound bar is attached to the bottom of the TV. It makes it stand out from competitor products.

[@johnmartin7158]

A truly world class TV. Sound is 2nd to none. Very natural colour. The best TV for watching sport. I wholeheartedly recommend buying the Panasonic Z95A. Cheers.

[@Ragnarok20854]

Expensive and doesn't give nothing more than LG G4.

[@bdudz2704]

@@Ragnarok20854also 65’ lg g4 is currently priced 1999 on greentoe

[@johnmartin7158]

@@Ragnarok20854 Expensive in what country.

[@m4nc1n1]

The guy that created the status bar (Windows 95 I think...maybe 3.0) knew there was no way to make it 100% accurate, but he did it anyway because of the psychological effect it has. So there you go, you are correct, sir!

[@andreaswoehler26]

Thank you Caleb for this entertaining unboxing. 😊

[@mchlhth]

1. I also agree that status and progress bars (or percentages), are at least an indication that something is happening with regards to software installation, which is far better than no progress updates and hoping that your shiny new electronic device didn't brick itself when you don't get any feedback from it after several minutes. 2. Working in a different part of the AV industry with Panasonic products, as well traveled as that TV box looks, I assure you that Panasonic engineers have brought us WAY worse looking projector boxes 🤣 Looking forward to the review, Caleb and Zeke!

[@Kami84]

Caleb-rated is a stroke of genius 💡

[@Matthewabramsky]

I had one of those Sony TVs with the side speakers. That tv served me well. I loved the look the side speakers. The piano black was pretty bad ass. To each his own.

[@pete49327]

This is so exciting for me as I'm looking to upgrade my series 6 ROKU 4k, and an oled flagship is too juicy to resist. I'm big on keeping things simple as possible and since my tv room is smallish and plus fact I like sitting really close to screen for immersion, the built in premium speaker system on this Panasonic is huge for me. Can't wait for full review, thank you Caleb!

[@Rob-q2e]

I agree with you with the status bar. I want to know is it almost done ✅ love your videos have a nice day.

[@apari1208]

I loved the design choise in my E6 to have the soundbar at the bottom of the TV, it looked awesome.

[@hipster-somme977]

I have a JZ2000 and the Sony A95 and the sound on the Panasonic is far superior.

[@jackleonard2088]

I dig the unboxing videos. I don’t get to buy a new tv very often so it’s fun to get a little of that new set buzz when you have an unboxing. ❤

[@larrylara6589]

Great show sound is my favorite must have on a tv. A special thanks for the intro to the Loops version of Thriller! ❤it

[@RaudiRaul]

Has a swivel stand on a regular Philips LCD TV a couple years ago and it really was a game changer. Especially for off angle viewing!

[@markhatley-k6s]

I agree completely! Give us status bars, please.

[@Caleb_Denison]

Yuuussssss! 🎉

[@larrybeasley6]

Man, the background music is always great in these videos.

[@dvdmike007]

So happy you guys over the pond finally have good TVs again, Panasonic are another level

[@stepheng8779]

Not anymore

[@05DonnieB]

?? We have always had good tv's

[@ricepony33]

I personally don’t like how thin the LG’s are, so delicate. The Sony at least has some thickness.

[@official_gamerhd5260]

G4 is thick af

[@scottivlow9962]

Thanks for the background music and a door closing. There was a section of video that tested 4 of my surround speakers that I can't hear on the sides. I know they are functioning but I can't hear them like my other on the front stage. Thanks for the much needed sound test.

[@LeezahB]

Fun unboxing!! I really enjoy the spontaneity of the unboxing modality, but I understand your stance that should maybe happen only if there is something unique about it. When you are not getting a fresh box, it’s not quite as fun. I really like the pivoting stand. I agree, status bars would be helpful. I didn’t initially like the thickness at the bottom until I realized it was to accommodate the sound system. The sound is good, but is it as good as a discrete sound system, even a good sound bar? Maybe this TV should be compared to the LG G4, since it’s also MLA, in addition to the A95L. I think it would be fun to have more interaction with you and Zeke (or Chris). Mic them! That was fun! CALIBRATED! You elicited a response from my Alexa-enabled thermostat in the hall a couple of times!! 🤣 Oh, and YES, more singing and foot modeling!

[@ghenry910]

Great unboxing....."The Caleb way" (hehe) 14 minutes of getting the Panasonic z95A ready? What speed do you have on ur internet Caleb? Looking forward to the review. Love the Panasonic Z95A.

[@johnmartin7158]

I own the TV. It’s outstanding.

[@michaelhawkins1173]

Thank you for your video. Is speech clear ? without needing extra volume to achieve clarity. Thanks again.

[@scruffy8861]

After Panasonic left the US market i acquired a couple of imported models. The Technics sound system allows for frequency adjustment and a level of adjustment i haven't seen on models from Sony or LG. While i prefer its sound to any Sony or LG i'd still want external speakers for an even better listening experience.

[@terrym540]

Looking forward to the full review. in this video there is a lot of emphasis on the integrated soundbar but only a brief mention of the two vertical side firing speakers, and the upward firing speakers on the back of the TV. Here in the UK the 65" Z95A was introduced at a very uncompetitive price of £3899 which has now been reduced to £2799.

[@terrym540]

Nearly two weeks after this video, where is the full review?

[@stevengoodman3636]

Thanks for all of your reviews. I get my local channels by antenna. I would be interested to see a review of how well the tv tuner works. I would like to see that info for all tv reviews. I'm also pro status bar. That was crazy how long you had to wait for the tv to update with no indication if any progress was being made.

[@MrTunney3]

I also like the built in sound bar 🍺🍺

[@scottivlow9962]

Caleb if you read this. I found out this morning that 2 of my RCA Y adapters do not work like they should. I have speakers that lack any productive sound. I did a speaker swap so it's the Y adapters. This is a big deal because who doesn't want to watch TV unboxing with full reviews without Dolby Atomos with 14.2.2 setup?😁

[@jackherbert7694]

Shout out to Brian's tech therapy!

[@LeezahB]

Yes! Brian is excellent and such a nice person!❤

[@chinogambino9375]

I don't like the speaker chin, I want to just have the display front and centre with no lights or logos(or at least obvious placement). Happy Panasonic is back but the need to step up their industrial design.

[@best-rs2lq]

Do the space tune adjustment plug in a good subwoofer in the tvs headphone jack and review this tvs sound system It's really better than you can imagine. Got the lz2000 that still amazes me after two years of use. Got a very good mid range 5.1 system that I just don't open so often after purchasing this TV.

[@MrMichael007mc]

I seriously feel like these don't get used enough. For me I agree, not a fan of the soundbar at the bottom it just doesn't give me a premium tv look. I am also not a fan of the green and red lights at the bottom that would be distracting watching TV. I am sure they can get turned off in a setting.

[@ryans413]

I think going back to TVs that have a little junk in the trunk is the way to go. I understand most will probably just have a soundbar and this won’t mater to them but having a tv with nice speakers is a bonus because all the TVs today it’s lacking.

[@dmitriytechmix1665]

You always read my mind :)

[@masonlopes6030]

I have a something to tell you. I recently bought a sony x930e 65 inch and its from 2017. To simply put it its a 3k edge lit tv from sony with local dimming and it is still the best tv that I have ever saw or watched! Why is that? I cant believe the picture performance from a EDGE LIT tv. Caleb I would be so interested if you did a side comparison to a newer sony tv and see how it compares...btw I got it for 300 dollars on facebook marketplace!

[@erkanbayat9844]

We have this design on Panasonic Oled TV in europe 4 Years ago.they dont change it, I think because it is good.the panasonic 65hzw2004 was a great tv with one of the best tv's out of the box we have in our store in germany. Waiting for your review...👍😂

[@MrTunney3]

Awesome 👍🤯

[@dennistaylor3009]

Have you done the settings for Panasonic android 2024 ?thanks.

[@brettster3331]

Hi Caleb, I can not tell but if your room is set up for sitting in one place for the best sound experience, can you sit there and using the Panasonic OLED listen to it and see if it sounds good ? I am very sensitive to speaker placement and for the voices and sounds to seem they are coming from where they show on the screen. The picture on this looks great.

[@kwrzesien17]

I’ve got that Sony TV with side speakers - and guess what it’s still one of the best TV’s ever! 50” SXRD XBR, first TV with an HDMI port 😂

[@kwrzesien17]

I also have two Panasonic Viera GT50 55” plasma’s and a 135” JVC SXRD projector setup. Haven’t regretted any of them. Deeply regretted the Mitsubishi DLP 60” rear projection in my spare room, thing is flickering with a sticky color wheel and replacing it didn’t help.

[@myusrn]

Can you use a pair of alex echo speakers for a bluetooth connected soundbar on tv's like this using fireTV OS just like you would in case of the stick? How about tvs that don't use fireTV OS like sony / google TV or samsung / tisen OS?

[@GinandTronics]

I have the Panasonic hz1500b which I picked up on eBay for a steal £160 about 18 months ago. The design is similar to this TV. I don't mind the sound bar, (I don't have the stand) which I don't love. But it probably makes the TV look abit dated compared to the competition. I suppose Panasonic theory is to stick the sound bar on too stick out from the competition. Although I do agree they should have a option without. I currently have it wall mounted, as I don't have the stand. But imo it's not really suited to wall hanging due to thickness. Speakers sound good. And you can change the distance to wall and ceiling in the settings. (And have it just stereo if you want) I would like to try with a separate sub though. As I think that would be even better.

[@PrezidentHughes]

Test the "sub out" feature. I use it on my JX940 with a cheap set of 2.1 computer speakers I already had and it's great.

[@godspeedmaximus]

With that long Fire TV update process being a static screen I’m surprised it doesn’t cause OLED burn in concerns

[@JC-bl9bo]

And who doesn't like a little bump out at the bottom! 🤣

[@Caleb_Denison]

BAM!

[@janheinsiemerink4411]

When do you review the Philips 65OLED909/12??

[@Jairoglyphx]

@13:31 my Alexa startled me!

[@marianoaleman4952]

Thanks for the video. I was looking forward to Panasonic review. Can you do or have you done a video showing whether or not a 8k tv can display 4096x2160 true 4k for consoles, or any other 4k device like a 4k Panasonic Blu-ray player.

[@121476]

I prefer Sony's approach where the sound comes from the screen, but I appreciate the focus on sound quality. I feel like no other manufacturer is doing that right now

[@sandrocutajar9865]

Those are technics up firing, side firing and front firing speakers. The best 360 sounding tv

[@69e5d9e]

Caleb where you at man it's been over 2 weeks. Interested to hear your take before the holiday

[@digitaltrends]

Review is live: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHKUgYZ6gLCseLc

[@unknownuser200985]

Why does the remote have a progress bar for update but the tv doesnt lol

[@Mr-Midnight-1-1-88]

As much as I love Panasonic TV’s, I didn’t like the added audio system on their past products. I prefer the minimal look of just the screen with thin bezel. I haven’t used a TV’s built in speakers for over 10 years.

[@j.6756]

Stadium mode... works really well... in very large... live... rooms...

[@leom9286]

9:09... IDK but I found the Sony XBR-X900B design elegant and side placement is better for sound quality and stereo separation.

[@madcrabber1113]

Agree on the status bar. Wish there was a dumb tv option.

[@archero0714]

Love the comment at the very end!! Lol

[@jakekeele]

@digitaltrends how does the built in sound compare to the other flagship OLED tvs? You touched on it but I’d like to get your final thoughts on it. Thank you for the great content Caleb!

[@highdefnews]

Are you planning on reviewing the Z85A too? I hope so because there are very few reviews on it so far.

[@bdudz2704]

Rtings has a review up

[@ricepony33]

Can you use the internal speakers in combination with a full surround system?

[@rufdymond]

No, but you can add a sub…

[@leom9286]

Even if you could it would not be a good idea because they'll probably be out of sync.

[@gb3496]

The screen - nice and "glossy", or more "matte"(ish), or somewhere in between...?

[@toniokroger1051]

You should sing more!

[@MovieBulldog]

Best tvs from pana

[@bobsacamano1274]

Good stuff as usual. Apropos of nothing, it’s refreshing to see someone forgoing shoes in the house. Customary in Euro & Asian countries. Not so much in the U.S. American exceptionalism?

[@robertmgaya7099]

Haier has gone the same route of inbuilt speakers with their C900, C11

[@alexnagley3394]

Have you reviewed the Bravia 8

[@jackleonard2088]

Does Panasonic make provisions to use the tv as a center channel?

[@CA-tk8yn]

I'd rather have the audio than the thinness. Yeah, I'd prefer a status bar too. Speakers do make it a bad choice for apartments.

[@RaudiRaul]

Funny how the remote control had a status bar for the update, but not the TV 😆

[@Duinhir79]

Great review, I thought I couldn't see an OS which would annoy me more than the LG OS, but apparently I was wrong. I don't like FireTV at all. I'll be waiting then what Sony is going to release in 2025.

[@jarathen1625]

I don't think I'd trust swivel in an OLED unless it had that thick cross back like that, where it feels like you're not bending anything in the process of adjusting it. But it also feels so highly specific to that use case.

[@rufdymond]

Believe me -this whole stand mechanism is solid and well built…..

[@MatthewMcGowan]

Mic Zeke up! 🎤

[@lakelouiseskier]

Bravia 8 review, please 🙏

[@83442handle]

panasonic is back

[@official_gamerhd5260]

I think whenever you do a shoutout u should zoom into ur face 10:02 would be pretty epic

[@nickburklow5212]

I am also team status bar! More of that. I also don't care of real they are, it makes me feel better that something is happening.

[@derekwwww]

right angle plug makes fishing it through wall 10x more difficult.

[@dolphinride5157]

These days, when I look into buying a tv, I don't care one bit about the sound. I'll use my own audio setup for that. I just want the Video and don't like the idea of paying more to get the built in audio. Besides, even the very best build in audio systems in tvs never sound as good as a basic external audio system. Also, I do wish TV manufacturers would put the inputs and outputs in a place where you can get to them once a TV is mounted on a wall so that you don't have to take it off the wall to get to them. I imagine a cable running from the TV to a box that has the inputs and outputs.

[@jesse-mg1hx]

The little lights are cute too green and red, mine are white and orange sony

[@MSDOGS1976]

Did you see where Costco is selling the W95a 65” at $799? Must not be selling well but it only got so so reviews by some reviewers. This one has received much better reviews.

[@bdudz2704]

Amazon is selling the z85a 1399 currently also

[@MattyDaddy14]

Props to doing something different! Like the swivel stand and will fit certain lifestyles. 🎉 Caleb, PLEASE TEST the subwoofer out feature!!!!!! 🎉 no one else talks about it! Thanks. Also, can you se if there is any way to incorporate the tv speakers with external speakers together? Thanks! 🎉 🎉

[@JoseTeran-83]

Honestly i prefer the speakers in back of tv also some bass tweeters

[@stepheng8779]

Said no-one ever till now

[@nickevans3190]

As great as this Panasonic oled is we've been complaining about Panasonic here in the UK for only having their professional old panel with their own surround sound system as alot of people here in the UK want this flagship oled tv but without their big bulky surround sound system bolted on to the super thin oled panel and save money which alot of people want their own soundbar or dedicated multi speaker AV system

[@thyreason]

FireTV can kick rocks

[@tubbytoboron1685]

When will you be reviewing the Panasonic Z90a. I love the Z95a but just so expensive.

[@bdudz2704]

What’s the spec difference?

[@Uncle_Titus]

​@@bdudz2704 No mla Panel and No upfiring speaker. But their selected OLED master Panel With 1100 nits in filmmaker mode and heatsink

[@nukadog1969]

Dirty Loops FTW!

[@trailer_candy]

I prefer the way Sony does speakers which is using the screen.

[@IreneuszSikorski]

Panasonic - master of burn out screens not covered by warranty.

[@alexanderstefanov6474]

The Z95A is probably the best TV on the market, but at least in Europe the price difference between the 65" S95D is 1000 EUR and 800 for the G4, it's also about 900 more than the Philips 909, both the Panasonic and Philips share the better than G4 MLA panel but the Panasonic seems to het the best picture out if the three. Unfortunately i don't think the difference between any of them is worth the price difference. Samsung are being very aggressive on pricing, and the 65" S95D was on sale for 1600 EUR during BF.

[@bdudz2704]

The s90d is currently on sale in the US for 1399USD

[@Uncle_Titus]

The 77inch version cost less than the g4 in 77 inch

[@theklr]

Just wish they gave the option for a dumb set. Would love to have Panasonic just without the need to flash the rom.

[@killbot9009]

Fire TV is the longest install.. outside the Sony s30

[@bossanova7462]

You left a hand mark imprinted on the corner of the TV 😮

[@cesarmontesdeoca2001]

So does a Apple TV work this tv?

[@Mr.Martini549]

Maybe it’s because of the size of your room, but that TV looks small for 65”. Which these days is on the smaller side, but it looks really small.