Are there TVs available where a significant proportion of the cost is not the sound capability?

[nickwhite2008]

A lot of manufacturers seem to be emphasising the sound capabilities of their TVs e.g. Sony and using actuators to vibrate the screen. This implies that a significant part of the cost of the TV is the sound capabilities.
Given that I have a surround sound system, the sound capabilities of the TV are of no interest to me. Therefore can anyone recommend a TV where the picture is as good as other TVs in a higher price bracket - because money has been saved by not including expensive sound capabilities? e.g. is there a £1500 TV out there with a picture that is as good as the class leaders in the £2000 price range but doesn't include £500 worth of sound-producing technology?
Thanks

 

[Deleted member 2457]

A lot of manufacturers seem to be emphasising the sound capabilities of their TVs e.g. Sony and using actuators to vibrate the screen. This implies that a significant part of the cost of the TV is the sound capabilities.
Given that I have a surround sound system, the sound capabilities of the TV are of no interest to me. Therefore can anyone recommend a TV where the picture is as good as other TVs in a higher price bracket - because money has been saved by not including expensive sound capabilities? e.g. is there a £1500 TV out there with a picture that is as good as the class leaders in the £2000 price range but doesn't include £500 worth of sound-producing technology?
Thanks

Which size TV are you looking for?

 

[bigboss]

Usually, if you check the specs, the difference between the flagship model and the model below it (or even a mid range model) is mainly audio with exactly the same panel. Choose your TV carefully accordingly.

 

[nickwhite2008]

Which size TV are you looking for?

55-65inch

 

[bigboss]

Philips 805 series TVs for example are as good as the 935 series but don't have the fancy soundbar.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

55-65inch

These Panasonic OLED TVs are a good example of what you’re saying too see here:

Panasonic GZ950 / GZ1000 4K OLED (TX-55G950B, TX-65G950B, TX-55G1000B, TX-65G1000B) review

OLED on the cheap (almost)

www.techradar.com

 

[Deleted member 2457]

I am trying to find 65-inches for you and found this deal:

Panasonic TX-65GZ950 65

The new Panasonic TX65GZ950 4K OLED Smart TV takes a big step-up in picture performance over LED TV allowing for it produce accurate colour, deep blacks & precise detail.

www.sevenoakssoundandvision.co.uk

You could try price matching with John Lewis.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

Panasonic TX-65GZ950B (2019) OLED HDR 4K Ultra HD Smart TV, 65” with Freeview Play & Dolby Atmos, Ultra HD Premium Certified, Graphite & Black

Buy Panasonic TX-65GZ950B (2019) OLED HDR 4K Ultra HD Smart TV, 65” with Freeview Play & Dolby Atmos, Ultra HD Premium Certified, Graphite & Black from our View All TVs range at John Lewis & Partners. Free Delivery on orders over £50.

www.johnlewis.com

You would need to fill it the price match at John Lewis online the never knowingly undersold bit. And link exactly to that price I found on the Panasonic.