wrongun I got a plasma Panasonic, and it’s still superb. TBH I’ve not had a comparison in ages for understandable reasons.

    Amps Sony’s gear is a bit better built than mos

    Used to be the best when they made the TRINITRON.

    • Amps replied to this.

        mono-stereo I saw one of their 'whatever the fuck Sony’s top of the line is now called’ numbers a year or two ago, it was mad money but looked miles ahead of everything else in the shop*

        *most of what you see in the shop is bullshit, as they are purpose made video files for that specific model, so they should all look shit hot, the real test is how Natasha Raskin looks on Antiques Road Trip via an SD signal scaled up to 4K on a Tuesday afternoon.

            Most of what I watch (70s porn, Channel 5 Traffic Cops, McGuyver, Bullseye and assorted snuff films) requires decent upscaling. I’m constantly impressed with how the Sony manages to make classic movies like Turner & Hooch or Mac and Me look like the latest Nolan.

              Millsy it’s not about how good the tv is, but the quality of what you are watching on your tv, and that is a choice selection. 3D TVs is really what you are after

                Meh. 3d was a mahoosive fad imo. Was never really that interested in it. I remember when the first few big 3d films launched and then loads followed suit. It’s anyone making anything in 3d any more?

                My mate bought one, spent a fortune on it (against my advice that he’dnever use the 3d) and true to form he’s only watched one film in 3d as it gave him headaches lol

                Amps Sony are well behind the curve. They’re living off their brand and their history. A Sammy or an LG - they’re your choices. I bought a very expensive TV and went through the whole selection process - Sony is not at the races at all.

                    As soon as Grant huddles himself off the Fabric stairlift, Millsy’s going for the kill

                      CJ recommends LG OLED TVs

                      Along_the_Wire Sony is not at the races at all.

                      In what way? More details please. I have to say, knowing their build quality is a bit better and that I might get a few more years out of it does appeal at the moment.

                          Amps they’re behind in tech and they’re lumpy both financially and physically. I used to love Sony TVs, but they’ve been asleep at the wheel for some time

                              How often do you lot change TVs? I’m on my third in 20 years.

                                Homegrove The last time I bought a tv was 6 years ago. Before that, 2011. I still have the one from 2011, but it’s small in comparison to what’s out there now (32inch), so that’s in my bedroom and my bigger, newer TV is the one I use most often.

                                  Every 5 to 7 years I’d guess. When I bought my OLED I moved the Panasonic plasma that had been downstairs into my dj/gaming room.

                                  Along_the_Wire they’re behind in tech and they’re lumpy both financially and physically. I used to love Sony TVs, but they’ve been asleep at the wheel for some time

                                  Couldn’t help but read this in the voice of Partridge 😆 . You are right though, I think it mostly boils down to the fact that they’re reliant on other companies for the panels.

                                  https://www.rtings.com/tv and the TV geek forum on https://www.avforums.com are both good places to do some research.