2019 TV Shootout Evaluation event will be in NYC, June 12th - Blu-ray Forum

Robert Zohn · 05-28-2019, 10:35 PM

Just signed on to host my 2019 TV Shootout evaluation event with CE Week NY at the Jacob Javits on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. This year we brought in Joel Silver, Scott Wilkinson, Kevin Miller and John Reformato to calibrate the displays, moderate the event and be part of our special VIP presenters program.

Our panel of expert judges are made up of Hollywood Post Prodution colorists, finishers, respected TV reviewers and video engineers. We'll also have the public voting and I will publish the voting results of the professional judges and video enthusiasts public who attend.

We're planning to webcast the event live and have a moderated chat room so off site viewers can participate in the event.

The premium TVs all look exceptional this year so we're expecting this to be one of the best TV Shootouts since I created the event 15+ years ago.

CE Week's management gave me VIP badges that only be pre-registered by me personally for any of my personal guests. So all members and visitors of Blu-ray.com can be pre-registered with VIP all access badges and with no fee. Email me if you can attend and I'll put you on CE Week's pre-registered VIP list.

As a surprise preview of things to come I've arranged for a few 2019 8K HDR TVs to be displayed and demonstrated in our TV Shootout room. They will not be included in the voting for the "2019 King of TV", but this will be the 1st public showing of these upcoming ultra giant 8K HDR TVs of the future.

Hope to see many of our Blu-ray.com members and readers join us for this year's TV Shootout evaluation event!

elwaylite · 05-29-2019, 12:42 AM

Sounds great. Can’t wait to see how the A9G does, and how the one you guys are calibrating for me looks.

Robert Zohn · 05-29-2019, 12:53 AM

John is calibrating your ^ A9G tomorrow!

DJR662 · 05-29-2019, 03:54 AM

I take it the Z9G will be one of the 8K sets that will be on display?

That would be nice being able to see it in person.

Robert Zohn · 05-29-2019, 08:24 AM

Yes, Sony's upcoming 85" Z9G will be on display.

HeavyHitter · 05-29-2019, 05:18 PM

Looking forward to hear how it turns out.

Wingman1977 · 05-29-2019, 06:52 PM

Can't wait to be there.

Robert Zohn · 05-29-2019, 07:25 PM

Thx, me too!

DanBa · 05-30-2019, 06:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Robert Zohn

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The premium TVs all look exceptional this year so we're expecting this to be one of the best TV Shootouts since I created the event 15+ years ago.
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What are the TVs in competition?
Thanks

Robert Zohn · 05-30-2019, 11:51 AM

As of this moment we have the following TVs confirmed for the 2019 TV Shootout:

LG’s C9
LG’s SM9500
Samsung’s Q90R
Sony’s A9G
Sony’s Z9F

We are still evaluating other TVs and I’ll post here if we have any additional TVs to include.

We'll also be displaying and demonstrating a few 8K TVs to give our attendees a preview of the next generation of TVs, but they will not be in the TV Shootout competition.

JimShaw · 05-30-2019, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Zohn

As of this moment we have the following TVs confirmed for the 2019 TV Shootout:

LG’s C9
LG’s SM9500
Samsung’s Q90R
Sony’s A9G
Sony’s Z9F

We are still evaluating other TVs and I’ll post here if we have any additional TVs to include.

We'll also be displaying and demonstrating a few 8K TVs to give our attendees a preview of the next generation of TVs, but they will not be in the TV Shootout competition.

I can't wait to see and hear your thoughts regarding the Z9G. That is possibly my next order from you

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Penton-Man · 05-30-2019, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Robert Zohn

Just signed on to host my 2019 TV Shootout evaluation event...

live streaming it or YouTube-ing it after the fact for those of us who can’t be there?

JimShaw · 05-31-2019, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Penton-Man

live streaming it or YouTube-ing it after the fact for those of us who can’t be there?

I have, over the years, live-streamed and love it.

Can't wait

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marine92104 · 05-31-2019, 12:07 AM

Robert still enjoying the LG G6 I got from you!

Be sure & put a link to the live stream.

I’d like to upgrade some time but hate to lose the 3D with the G6.

Robert Zohn · 05-31-2019, 01:32 AM

Just confirmed that we'll have a native 8K HDR video server in addition to our 4K HDR content so we'll be able to best demonstrate our 8K TVs.

For the TV Shootout evaluation I'm also bringing in our store demo Kaleidescape Strato S 4K Ultra HD movie player 12TB so we can demonstrate minimally compressed 4K HDR Hollywood films. Most of the evaluations will be done with our presenters discussing and putting up 10 bit test patterns from our new Murideo 10 bit test pattern generator and 4 Panasonic UB9000s that will be queued up to play scenes to show how content looks in each of the image performance categories that we will be testing and voting on.

Robert Zohn · 06-01-2019, 01:39 AM

We just added Andrew Sivori, Vice President, TV Product Marketing at Samsung Electronics America to CE Week's 8K Panel discussion. Here's the complete list of panelists that will be presenting their perspectives on the next generation of HDR TVs.

ClassicRocker · 06-05-2019, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Zohn

We just added Andrew Sivori, Vice President, TV Product Marketing at Samsung Electronics America to CE Week's 8K Panel discussion. Here's the complete list of panelists that will be presenting their perspectives on the next generation of HDR TVs.

Hi Robert,
I would love to attend. I just emailed you.

Robert Zohn · 06-05-2019, 12:55 PM

Thanks, received your email and took care of your complementary registration.

I just put our press release out. Here's the link to the 2019 TV Shootout press release.

ClassicRocker · 06-05-2019, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Zohn

Thanks, received your email and took care of your complementary registration.

I just put our press release out. Here's the link to the 2019 TV Shootout press release.

Thank you so much Robert! I really appreciate this.

Staying Salty · 06-06-2019, 07:13 PM

Robert, as an aside observation, can there be a comparison of Dolby Vision content displayed between the C9 and A9G?

This would probably be the deciding factor for me.

05-28-2019, 10:35 PM	#1
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	2019 TV Shootout Evaluation event will be in NYC, June 12th Just signed on to host my 2019 TV Shootout evaluation event with CE Week NY at the Jacob Javits on Wednesday, June 12, 2019. This year we brought in Joel Silver, Scott Wilkinson, Kevin Miller and John Reformato to calibrate the displays, moderate the event and be part of our special VIP presenters program. Our panel of expert judges are made up of Hollywood Post Prodution colorists, finishers, respected TV reviewers and video engineers. We'll also have the public voting and I will publish the voting results of the professional judges and video enthusiasts public who attend. We're planning to webcast the event live and have a moderated chat room so off site viewers can participate in the event. The premium TVs all look exceptional this year so we're expecting this to be one of the best TV Shootouts since I created the event 15+ years ago. CE Week's management gave me VIP badges that only be pre-registered by me personally for any of my personal guests. So all members and visitors of Blu-ray.com can be pre-registered with VIP all access badges and with no fee. Email me if you can attend and I'll put you on CE Week's pre-registered VIP list. As a surprise preview of things to come I've arranged for a few 2019 8K HDR TVs to be displayed and demonstrated in our TV Shootout room. They will not be included in the voting for the "2019 King of TV", but this will be the 1st public showing of these upcoming ultra giant 8K HDR TVs of the future. Hope to see many of our Blu-ray.com members and readers join us for this year's TV Shootout evaluation event! Last edited by Robert Zohn; 05-28-2019 at 10:45 PM.

05-31-2019, 12:07 AM	#14
marine92104 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2006 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1 iTunes collection:9 Trading Score:43	Robert still enjoying the LG G6 I got from you! Be sure & put a link to the live stream. I’d like to upgrade some time but hate to lose the 3D with the G6. Last edited by marine92104; 05-31-2019 at 03:51 AM.

06-06-2019, 07:13 PM	#20
Staying Salty Special Member Member since:May 2017 Location:Earth v1.1, awaiting v2.0	I believe this would be of interest to a number of viewers Robert, as an aside observation, can there be a comparison of Dolby Vision content displayed between the C9 and A9G? This would probably be the deciding factor for me.

05-29-2019, 12:42 AM	#2
elwaylite Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2007	Sounds great. Can’t wait to see how the A9G does, and how the one you guys are calibrating for me looks.

05-29-2019, 12:53 AM	#3
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	John is calibrating your ^ A9G tomorrow!

05-29-2019, 03:54 AM	#4
DJR662 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2009 Trading Score:30	I take it the Z9G will be one of the 8K sets that will be on display? That would be nice being able to see it in person.

05-29-2019, 08:24 AM	#5
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	Yes, Sony's upcoming 85" Z9G will be on display.

05-29-2019, 05:18 PM	#6
HeavyHitter Blu-ray Baron Member since:Jul 2007 Home Theater Gallery:4 Trading Score:154	Looking forward to hear how it turns out.

05-29-2019, 06:52 PM	#7
Wingman1977 Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:The empire state Trading Score:23	Can't wait to be there.

05-29-2019, 07:25 PM	#8
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	Thx, me too!

05-30-2019, 11:51 AM	#10
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	As of this moment we have the following TVs confirmed for the 2019 TV Shootout: LG’s C9 LG’s SM9500 Samsung’s Q90R Sony’s A9G Sony’s Z9F We are still evaluating other TVs and I’ll post here if we have any additional TVs to include. We'll also be displaying and demonstrating a few 8K TVs to give our attendees a preview of the next generation of TVs, but they will not be in the TV Shootout competition.

05-31-2019, 01:32 AM	#15
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	Just confirmed that we'll have a native 8K HDR video server in addition to our 4K HDR content so we'll be able to best demonstrate our 8K TVs. For the TV Shootout evaluation I'm also bringing in our store demo Kaleidescape Strato S 4K Ultra HD movie player 12TB so we can demonstrate minimally compressed 4K HDR Hollywood films. Most of the evaluations will be done with our presenters discussing and putting up 10 bit test patterns from our new Murideo 10 bit test pattern generator and 4 Panasonic UB9000s that will be queued up to play scenes to show how content looks in each of the image performance categories that we will be testing and voting on.

06-01-2019, 01:39 AM	#16
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	We just added Andrew Sivori, Vice President, TV Product Marketing at Samsung Electronics America to CE Week's 8K Panel discussion. Here's the complete list of panelists that will be presenting their perspectives on the next generation of HDR TVs.

06-05-2019, 12:55 PM	#18
Robert Zohn Retailer Insider Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Scarsdale, NY Trading Score:2	Thanks, received your email and took care of your complementary registration. I just put our press release out. Here's the link to the 2019 TV Shootout press release.

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