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First off, just let me say thank you SO much for this post. I’ve been trying to research these TVs for months with no real luck; most everything I found was either trollbait flamewars or far, far too technical for someone new to this type of thing, and those techy posters really did not care for neophytes entering their little kingdoms and asking questions. Every question I’ve had save one has been answered in the last 30-ish pages here, and in a way I can actually understand, which is fabulous! My single remaining question isn’t even very technical, and you all have sort-of started discussing it in the last few pages, anyway. So here it is.
I currently use a plain old 32” Samsung LED TV with a resolution of 1360x768 as a monitor. I sit about 4’ – 5’ away, depending on whether my recliner is reclined or not. (Back problems, can’t sit at a desk.) This sorry TV is almost 10 years old and has terrible burn-in along the top half, and I just noticed that the other edges have started to go black, bad enough that it actually obscures a lot of the action occurring on-screen. I’ve about decided to replace it with the JS9000, but here’s my concern: at 4 to 5 feet seating distance, what’s a good size screen to actually be able to read the text? Before finding this website, I’d hesitantly decided on 55”, but most of you seem to find 48” to be the golden number. I am sitting further back than most of you, though. I do have problems seeing text in some games (Tera destroys my eyes. Ow.) on this TV. What are your thoughts? I am worrying myself to pieces over this, it’s going to be a huge purchase for me and I’m really afraid I’m going to get it wrong.
I would be using this primarily for gaming, and some web browsing. Thank you for any insight you can offer!
Here's a counter opinion for you. I prefer to sit back 4-5 ft with my controller on a 40". I think 48" is a perfectly good size for 4-5 ft. Coming from a 32", 48" should feel enormous for you. It boils down to how big you want your screen to be. I like mine manageable versus enormous.
Question for you...do you have to use scaling at that distance on the 40"?
I just scooted my chair back so that I was sitting 4' away from the 48", and I agree that it's still a good screen size at that distance, but I wouldn't want the text to be much smaller than that. I don't have room to scoot back so that I'm 5' away, but if I did I imagine that I would be squinting to read text on the 48" unless I was using scaling. With the 55" at those distances, I imagine that it would be perfectly readable.
You're absolutely right: 32" -> 48" will feel like an enormous upgrade, but at the same time, text is going to shrink significantly from a 32" 768p panel.
So I guess it depends on his eyesight and willingness to use scaling.
Thanks for jumping in with a second opinion. Something to think about.
Everything is at 100% dpi. I know there's a measurement on distance versus screen size and certain sizes are equivalent at certain distances. However, with the way a human mind works, a 48" at 5ft still feels a lot bigger than a 32" at 1ft. The human brain is funny that way.
Oh the IPS glow in the bottom corners is pretty horrible. I'd give up some colors to get rid of the glow.
VA > IPS IMO.
My HP Z30i IPS panel has superior colors to my 7500/6700 without a doubt.
Luckily the 7500's colors are 'good enough' for me.
At your distance, I would go 55" if not larger. I would think that text is going to be a bit difficult to read from that distance, even on the 55", unless you use scaling.
Also, don't rule out the 6xxx and 7xxx series. The JS9000 has only really become a "thing" during the past few pages, and everyone has been pleased with it but it shouldn't take away from the value that the lower models present. And then there's the 8500 which is a serious contender at its current price if you don't like or can live without the curve.
I hope we're not confusing you, nothinglitup. The size question is just so subjective and again, depends somewhat on visual acuity or willingness to use scaling.
C'mon, supermi
I don't think it's such a huge difference between JS9000 and 7500, i mean the colors
what about a nice detailed review with JS9000 ? some videos, photos ...
9000 isn't available in a 40 curved, right? So no 9000 for me. Not going to a 48.
After seeing the 9000 series next to the 7500 series at Best Buy, I thought the difference in contrast, color, and particularly in black levels was huge. In an instant I knew I no longer had a choice.
Brahmzy said:9000 isn't available in a 40 curved, right? So no 9000 for me. Not going to a 48.
I'm just bought the ju6700 Friday and been on it non-stop this weekend gaming with my titan x. GTA5 looks absolutely stunning on this set and the Titan X is fine. Average in the 30-40 fps with most settings on ultra with few settings in between. 444 chroma came right up in the NVCP after I edited HDMI 1 input to PC. My wife got suckered into a monster HDMI cable at BB (last time I sent her to an electronic store) but cable works fine no drop outs or anything like some were having on this post. I did not upgrade firmware because I read it causes more screen lag...the lag is very low and I also game on a ACER XB270HU so I know what fast gaming feels like. Saying that though its not lag free and definitely not gsync but the immersiveness and 40 inch makes up for it!!! Every time I boot my PC its a treat!!!Hello guys.
I have the dell u3014 currently but want to get a 4k tv. 30 inch at 4k would be too small for me so I am thinking about getting the ju6700 40 incher in the next few hours from frys electronics.
I wanted some feedback or advice as I would be buying soon and wanted to see if any other tvs around the $1,000 range +/- 20% cost would be better.
I want the Samsung because of the curve and 4:4:4 but if there is something better for the price I'm game!
I have a titan X currently and think I have enough horse power so I want to make sure I get the right tv for gaming.
Thanks!
I don't see how it would be possible to deduce that at a Best Buy, but okay.
Of course everyone's impression is different, my wife may not even notice. That's why I made sure to say I thought. Actually in this case I'm pretty sure even she would. The 9000 series were next to the 7500 series, all with same signal. All of the 9000 series on display had the same appearance as one another, all of the 7500 series units on display had the same appearance as one another, and they were supposedly all using the default setting. From what I've read here, the default setting is fairly close to calibrated with these. I'm not sure settings could even account for the 9000 TVs appearing brighter to me without me being able to see visible back light in the black scenes as with the 7500 series TVs. I thought the 9000 series looked more natural than the LG OLEDs. Of course this is completely subjective. If anything, I was biased toward the 7500 before I saw either because that is what I went there to look at. I admit I got carried away with how excited the 9000 series made me and I should have kept my impressions to myself. Everyone considering these should instead take a look for themselves.
Questions for owners of 9000 series :
Do you use the tv for gaming, too ?
How is the input lag ? Ghosting ?
I think i save some more $$ and i go for 9000 instead 7500
Thank you
Well, I have to agree with the others. I got my JS9000 about 3 hours ago and have had it set up for ~2. And it is one gorgeous looking display. I was afraid that the difference wouldn't be that noticeable after vorpel's 6-9% estimation from the 6700, but it is. Seeing is believing.
Now you see what I see, haha!
Since you had I assume the most recent firmware on the 7500 it would be cool for you to make sure the js9000 is up to date and see if AMP feels any different with the octacore!
Well, I have to agree with the others. I got my JS9000 about 3 hours ago and have had it set up for ~2. And it is one gorgeous looking display. I was afraid that the difference wouldn't be that noticeable after vorpel's 6-9% estimation from the 6700, but it is. Seeing is believing.
I just ordered my JS9000 this morning. Give me your impressions vs the 7500!