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Kainefu · 11-23-2018, 11:56 PM

I just ordered the Best Buy exclusive TCL 4K 55inch 55S515. Heard great things. So we’ll see.

solarrdadd · 11-24-2018, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by FreddyC

Got the 65" TCL in today......beautiful!!! I didn't do any tests for banding....it looks great and I don't want to start noticing something I'm not noticing now!

Glad your happy. Don't do what so many people I read about and get all kinds of testing apps and stuff looking for problems or deficiencies. If you don't see obvious issues, just sit back and enjoy your tv.

You know what I say, it either looks good to you or it don't.

Now back to my 65" six series!

DetroitSportsFan · 11-26-2018, 10:16 AM

Best Buy has the 65” 6 series on sale for $799.99.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/tcl-65-...?skuId=6204551

jvonl · 11-26-2018, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

Best Buy has the 65” 6 series on sale for $799.99.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/tcl-65-...?skuId=6204551

Thanks. My son has been looking at it.

jvonl · 11-27-2018, 12:23 AM

And he just pulled the trigger. Will pick it up in a couple of days. He likes my C7, but with two youngsters it wasn't in the cards right now. Thanks again for the head's up.

Chiefy · 11-27-2018, 12:30 AM

I'm a plasma guy, but I must admit that I was pretty floored seeing the 55" set my buddy has. Seems to be the TV to beat in that price range.

Reggie Hammond · 12-02-2018, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Chiefy

I'm a plasma guy, but I must admit that I was pretty floored seeing the 55" set my buddy has. Seems to be the TV to beat in that price range.

Hey Cheify,

If you are looking for a new TV. The 6 Series is the way to go for the price. I actually have last years P605 55" in my bedroom, and the R615 65" in my living room. Really enjoy the TCLs.

solarrdadd · 12-02-2018, 05:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Reggie Hammond

Hey Cheify,

If you are looking for a new TV. The 6 Series is the way to go for the price. I actually have last years P605 55" in my bedroom, and the R615 65" in my living room. Really enjoy the TCLs.

me too Reggie, same two you mentioned, both in the same locations! great minds!

and in my 2 channel setup, I have the 49" S405

crackinhedz · 12-04-2018, 09:25 PM

43" TCL 515 = $250 (BestBuy @ eBay)

https://m.ebay.com/itm/TCL-43-Class-...&ul_noapp=true

I bought this for my son, really great TV for this price!

vwnut13 · 12-07-2018, 02:29 PM

The third time was the charm for the 43s515 for me. The first one had some backlight issues, and the second had debris under the screen.

When it's all said and done I paid $204.99 total for the TV, so I'm happy.

shrex · 12-16-2018, 07:52 PM

Been thinking of getting a 55” 4K set for a spare room/game/movie room. Noticed Best Buy has dropped the TCL 6 series down to $499 and the Vizio P series is $699. Any opinions??

slimdude · 12-16-2018, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by shrex

Been thinking of getting a 55” 4K set for a spare room/game/movie room. Noticed Best Buy has dropped the TCL 6 series down to $499 and the Vizio P series is $699. Any opinions??

Walmart carry both of these brands. If Walmart have these TVs in stock at a lower price, Best Buy will price match it. Before you go to Best Buy, checkout Walmart's prices first.

shrex · 12-16-2018, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by slimdude

Walmart carry both of these brands. If Walmart have these TVs in stock at a lower price, Best Buy will price match it. Before you go to Best Buy, checkout Walmart's prices first.

Thanks, was kinda referring to the quality and comparison of the two. Both in the budget tier of 55" 4K tvs.

slimdude · 12-16-2018, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by shrex

Thanks, was kinda referring to the quality and comparison of the two. Both in the budget tier of 55" 4K tvs.

I've been hearing and reading good reviews on the TCL TVs, and If it was me, I would go with the TCL instead of the Vizio. Here are a couple of reviews that you may find helpful:

https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl

https://www.theverge.com/2017/6/16/1...best-budget-tv

BostonFilmFan · 12-16-2018, 09:52 PM

I was debating get the TCL Series 5 or 6, but leaning towards the 5 because of the $200 difference in price. Now BB lowers the price this week so its only a $100. Now leaning towards the 6, even though the issue that's been talked about with the 6 series is a concern. Going to pair it up with
4k Blu-ray player - Sony UBP-X700
Soundbar - Vizio 36" 5.1 channel soundbar with subwoofer(though I'm not to keen on the back speakers having to be plugged into the subwoofer). Unless someone has another suggestion in the $200ish range.

Clockwork Chris · 12-17-2018, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by BostonFilmFan

I was debating get the TCL Series 5 or 6, but leaning towards the 5 because of the $200 difference in price. Now BB lowers the price this week so its only a $100. Now leaning towards the 6, even though the issue that's been talked about with the 6 series is a concern. Going to pair it up with
4k Blu-ray player - Sony UBP-X700
Soundbar - Vizio 36" 5.1 channel soundbar with subwoofer(though I'm not to keen on the back speakers having to be plugged into the subwoofer). Unless someone has another suggestion in the $200ish range.

I bought the 65" 6 series in September and just picked up the Sony UBP-X700. Very happy with both and together the a/v quality is excellent. Just make sure you keep Dolby Vision OFF if the disc does not have DV. Otherwise I'm sure you'll be pleased.

slimdude · 12-18-2018, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Clockwork Chris

I bought the 65" 6 series in September and just picked up the Sony UBP-X700. Very happy with both and together the a/v quality is excellent. Just make sure you keep Dolby Vision OFF if the disc does not have DV. Otherwise I'm sure you'll be pleased.

Is this really necessary because the video should automatically convert HDR.

slimdude · 12-18-2018, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Clockwork Chris

I bought the 65" 6 series in September and just picked up the Sony UBP-X700. Very happy with both and together the a/v quality is excellent. Just make sure you keep Dolby Vision OFF if the disc does not have DV. Otherwise I'm sure you'll be pleased.

If a 4K Blu-ray doesn't have Dolby Vision, the TV and the Blu-ray player should automatically convert to HDR anyway, whether if the Dolby Vision is on or off.

Clockwork Chris · 12-18-2018, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by slimdude

If a 4K Blu-ray doesn't have Dolby Vision, the TV and the Blu-ray player should automatically convert to HDR anyway, whether if the Dolby Vision is on or off.

This is specific to the player. If you leave the DV setting on using a disc where it is not supported, the picture will look washed out. Unfortunately, the player does not automatically detect DV so it has to be turned on/off manually.

slimdude · 12-18-2018, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Clockwork Chris

This is specific to the player. If you leave the DV setting on using a disc where it is not supported, the picture will look washed out. Unfortunately, the player does not automatically detect DV so it has to be turned on/off manually.

Does this only relates to the Sony because, I don't think the other brands operate this way.

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11-23-2018, 11:56 PM	#41
Kainefu Senior Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Cambridge,MA 4K collection:148 Blu-ray collection:2064 DVD collection:28 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:15	I just ordered the Best Buy exclusive TCL 4K 55inch 55S515. Heard great things. So we’ll see.

11-26-2018, 10:16 AM	#43
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:207 Blu-ray collection:1974 Trading Score:83	Best Buy has the 65” 6 series on sale for $799.99. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/tcl-65-...?skuId=6204551

11-27-2018, 12:23 AM	#45
jvonl Special Member Member since:Jan 2011 Location:Hill Country, Texas 4K collection:282 Blu-ray collection:1345	And he just pulled the trigger. Will pick it up in a couple of days. He likes my C7, but with two youngsters it wasn't in the cards right now. Thanks again for the head's up.

11-27-2018, 12:30 AM	#46
Chiefy Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Nov 2013 Location:Twin Cities, MN 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- MA collection:- Digital collection:- iTunes collection:- Prime collection:- Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:407	I'm a plasma guy, but I must admit that I was pretty floored seeing the 55" set my buddy has. Seems to be the TV to beat in that price range.

12-04-2018, 09:25 PM	#49
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	43" TCL 515 = $250 (BestBuy @ eBay) https://m.ebay.com/itm/TCL-43-Class-...&ul_noapp=true I bought this for my son, really great TV for this price!

12-07-2018, 02:29 PM	#50
vwnut13 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Dec 2017 Location:Vermont 4K collection:200 Blu-ray collection:1753 DVD collection:149 MA collection:1763 Digital collection:281 iTunes collection:59 Trading Score:197	The third time was the charm for the 43s515 for me. The first one had some backlight issues, and the second had debris under the screen. When it's all said and done I paid $204.99 total for the TV, so I'm happy.

12-16-2018, 07:52 PM	#51
shrex Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2010 Location:Chicago 4K collection:332 Blu-ray collection:2409 Trading Score:172	Been thinking of getting a 55” 4K set for a spare room/game/movie room. Noticed Best Buy has dropped the TCL 6 series down to $499 and the Vizio P series is $699. Any opinions??

12-16-2018, 09:52 PM	#55
BostonFilmFan Active Member Member since:Feb 2013 Location:Somerville, MA 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:498	I was debating get the TCL Series 5 or 6, but leaning towards the 5 because of the $200 difference in price. Now BB lowers the price this week so its only a $100. Now leaning towards the 6, even though the issue that's been talked about with the 6 series is a concern. Going to pair it up with 4k Blu-ray player - Sony UBP-X700 Soundbar - Vizio 36" 5.1 channel soundbar with subwoofer(though I'm not to keen on the back speakers having to be plugged into the subwoofer). Unless someone has another suggestion in the $200ish range.

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