Sony introduces high-end ZD9 TV series with HDR

[Fendergopher]

Originally Posted by mzupeman

I keep seeing these conspiracy theories but I think they just figured out along the way they can’t launch another $7000+ flagship tv. Nobody would be asking themselves right now if the Z9D would be right for them if it was still at its launch price.

Considering the fact that they're selling the 75" ZD9 at launch price where I live right now ($9670), I didn't take price into account for my argument (the lowest it went was $4800). Other brands like Samsung and Philips also don't seem to have any problem with selling displays at around the $7000 mark. The 75" ZF9 is selling for $6000 here as well. Pricing doesn't really reflect how good or bad any given display is necessarily, just how many units you're likely to sell. The improvements Sony made to the Android OS, or the X1U processor for example isn't really reflected in the pricing I don't think, but it's a tangible improvement.

[E6AtmosVuduDV]

Best Buy store seems really low on 75 inch Z9D's

Crutchfield.com is out.

[DJR662]

Originally Posted by Fendergopher

All of these reviews, tests, impressions and measurements just reinforce my suspicion that Sony are gearing up for their first miniLED/microLED (more likely miniLED) consumer displays to take the place of their flagship LCDs, with a nice big pricetag to go along with them. Either that or they've become so enamored with OLED that they just can't be bothered to make beasts like the ZD9 anymore. Hopefully 2019 has some nice surprises in store that aren't OLED related.

Yeah, I hope so too.

Lately I've been following that Samsung Q900R. Not because I'm planning to buy one, but because I'm interested in what the competition is doing. I'm hoping Sony will have something special up their sleeve for next year. Either one last premium LCD Z9D style, or perhaps MiniLED...

Originally Posted by Fendergopher

I think if you had a nice home theater and some free popcorn you could probably charge people to watch movies on a 100" ZD9 and get returning customers

Originally Posted by Geoff D

I'd show up!! That 100-incher is a ****ing beast.

It'll be a regular living room instead of a fancy HT, but hey, free admission for Blu-ray.com members! Bring your own popcorn though, drinks are on me, smoking in the designated area.

Geoff, bring your calibration tools.

[E6AtmosVuduDV]

I really like this 2017 review on the Z9D.

My Z9D was delivered this last Saturday.

If you looking for a great LCD/Z9D you might read this review.

https://hometheaterreview.com/sony-x...viewed/?page=1

Interesting its picture is really really good/Accurate out the box before calibration. Don't forget to click page 2 of the review.

[E6AtmosVuduDV]

Anyone read the review? And know other important Impressions.

Doug Blackburn's review of the Z9D published in Wide Screen Review: "Custom mode limits peak white to 1,000 nits, and it does not do tone mapping. That makes Custom mode unsuitable for use in HDR mode unless you need to emulate Sony’s HDR mastering monitor."
This seems to imply that there is additional "under the covers" settings affecting at least this picture mode on the Z9D,

[recS-12]

I’ve been using standard and custom modes for sdr content only. Cinema pro and Cinema Home For UHD w/hdr and dv content. Also, it’s interesting to see Netflix’s DV supported stuff. I’m currently watching MINDHUNTER. Only at night after my kids go to bed so it’s always in a pitch dark setting. I’m really impressed at how it looks. I’m using the tv’s internal apps. Not my UHD player apps. You do have to subscribe to their 4K offerings though. I believe it’s $4.00 more a month than the other plan I was subscribed to.

[E6AtmosVuduDV]

Best Buy store/Magnolia

on sale now

65 inch Z9D

$1999. New. Box never openned.

Same price BPphoto.com as well


Have a HAPPY DAY

Update. Its B&H Photo. not BP

[recS-12]

Originally Posted by E6AtmosVuduDV

Best Buy store/Magnolia

on sale now

65 inch Z9D

$1999. New. Box never openned.

Same price BPphoto.com as well


Have a HAPPY DAY

Just made my price match request and was given the “all ok” Bought my Z9D 4 weeks ago today! thanks for posting E6

[tommyboy81]

damn. Now a really good time to get one. Especially those still trying to decide between the D and the F

[E6AtmosVuduDV]

Got back my $1000 today.

My Citi Visa has price protection for $250 per item. That dropped price. Just enter Z9D to their price check database.
Out popped Best Buy 65 Z9D for $1999.

Damn. That is a good price.

https://www.citipricerewind.com/

F is $3500.
D is $1999.

And save another bunch on state tax.

Tommy. I would have posted this special on the F thread. But you know how some are over there.

[E6AtmosVuduDV]

recS-12

You a winner. 4 weeks is 28 days. You must be Best Buy elite member with the 30 day window.

Happy for you.

[E6AtmosVuduDV]

Back in Aug 2016 Los Angeles 65 Z9D Premire

$7000.

I think at $1999 these may be the final batches before they all are gone. Maybe except for the few remaining on EBAY or around asking many $Thousands.

The Old Days
https://www.cnet.com/reviews/sony-xbr75z9d-preview/

[BLMN]

It’s amazing how the 75 incher held it’s value and it’s going to sell out without any other price drop. too bad I bough a 65 850E like 5 months ago for the bedroom, I would definetely go for that $1999 price for de 65 Z9D.

[PeterTHX]

75-inch panels still aren't being produced in mass quantities so they're still very expensive to produce. 65-inch is "mainstream" these days.

[BluFan24]

Does anyone know if bhphotovideo.com is a good place to order from. I can get this with no tax if I order from them.

[E6AtmosVuduDV]

B&H Photo Video

https://6s79.app.link/R9xQvzF83Q?_p=...c2616b8a177821

near 1500 reviews on YELP

They seems use FedEx.
If your area has bad FedEx leaving boxes at door without your signature then careful thought is prudent.

At my area FedEx leaves FedEx Depot pickup slip if no one at home to sign for it.

UPS or USPS just leaves and run. With a loud Tap on door. Careful. USPS been delivering some UPS stuff. There seems a contract of sorts between them. Whether same with FedEx Im not sure.

[recS-12]

Got my confirmation voicemail and e-mail that my $1000.00 price match refund went through today from BBY. I remember purchasing my 1st 1080p LG 55” 11 years ago and also spending $1999.99 for it. To get this great of a tv 11 years later (at the same price) really makes me happy w/my purchase and also a reason I try to give my business to BBY.

[mutelight]

Originally Posted by E6AtmosVuduDV

Best Buy store/Magnolia

on sale now

65 inch Z9D

$1999. New. Box never openned.

Same price BPphoto.com as well


Have a HAPPY DAY

Update. Its B&H Photo. not BP

Thanks for the heads up, I let my co-worker know about the deal and will be helping them set theirs up tomorrow morning. They ordered it from Best Buy.

Originally Posted by E6AtmosVuduDV

B&H Photo Video

https://6s79.app.link/R9xQvzF83Q?_p=...c2616b8a177821

near 1500 reviews on YELP

They seems use FedEx.
If your area has bad FedEx leaving boxes at door without your signature then careful thought is prudent.

At my area FedEx leaves FedEx Depot pickup slip if no one at home to sign for it.

UPS or USPS just leaves and run. With a loud Tap on door. Careful. USPS been delivering some UPS stuff. There seems a contract of sorts between them. Whether same with FedEx Im not sure.

They won't use FedEx or UPS for an item that large.

[ClassicRocker]

Originally Posted by mutelight

Thanks for the heads up, I let my co-worker know about the deal and will be helping them set theirs up tomorrow morning. They ordered it from Best Buy.



They won't use FedEx or UPS for an item that large.

Hi guys,
I have a damaged x930e. Loved this set, but it has damaged anti-reflective marks all over it and Best Buy and Sony confirmed that it is a lemon(damaged since manufacture date). Best Buy is offering me the z9d 65 as an exchange and I'm expecting the tv on Friday. I just have a few questions, only related to the 65inch, not the 75inch. I mentioned similar things on AVS Forum. 1) How bad is the motion? Here's the deal, I'm not a gamer. The last video game for me was back in the early to mid-2000s. I watch a ton of movies, some sports, and pixar flicks. I'm am still curious if this thing can handle cartoons or old school video games. 2) For those who came from an x930e, how does the black bar performance compare? I love the x930e, but there is haloing in HDR content where a bright object is against a dark background(Nolan's Batman series, John Wick, The Matrix). It can be somewhat annoying and sometimes can be seen with even a small light on in a mostly dark room. 3) What are the other strengths vs. the x930e? Any thoughts would very helpful at this point from 65inch owners. I just don't want buyer's remorse, and once the x930e is gone, I can never purchase one again. I can only purchase a tv from BB. Thanks again.

[JimShaw]

Originally Posted by E6AtmosVuduDV

At CES 2019 will Sony have a comparable product.

Will Sony call it a Z_______ ie., Z9G

CES is January 2019.

I gather Sony may have an 8K. For Japan is home to an upcoming Olymbics in 2020.

I would be interested in an 85Z9G if that ever came to be.



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