Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Home Theater Anyone bought a curved 4K TV yet?

I bought the 55 inch model. We sit anywhere from 8 feet and back. However, once in a while I go within a couple of feet to read "fine" print ~ something I could never do with any other TV. I did notice that HD broadcasts are the only way to go. When watching something recorded on our PVR from a station that isn't HD there is a huge downgrade in quality ~ the TV smooths things out too much and you get a "cartoon" look. But with HD everything is great. I've been reading on line about the ideal settings and have yet to play with this. I'm waiting for my new Axiom speakers to set up everything with my new Denon AVR.

Thanks for the info Orca.

I grabbed the tape to take some measurements, figuring out how much room I have to mount the TV. (it's above my fireplace) I have roughly 38" of vertical space. I'll need a few inches to get the TV onto the motorized mount. So, I'm figuring I can go with a TV that is 34" in height. Width, I'm restricted to 65".

I also measured viewing distance, and we are 15' from the TV, not the 12' I noted before.

Up till about a year ago, I could see the TV just fine. Then my eyes started to go to hell. Had to get my first pair of glasses at 48, and I'm struggling with that. Even had to get reading glasses. Now I have to wear these stupid glasses when watching the 55" TV.

So now I'm wondering if I should just get a good 1080 TV. With a 15' viewing distance, I'm doubting that 4K would be noticeably better than 1080.

michael:

If you waited until 48 to get reading glasses, you are lucky & have exceptional eyes. Most people require them at 44 - 45 & is completely normal.

You might want to have them check for cataracts forming. After enduring degraded vision for several years, I had mine removed last summer & my badly degraded vision instantly reverted back to perfect (20/15 where it had been all my life).

My 55" Sony TV at 11' never looked better but I doubt if 4K is going to make a lot of difference at that distance from what I've seen the stores...

TAM

Check your glucose levels, too. Rapidly changing vision could be an indicator.