UE65HU7500 OR 8500? HELP!

[rybzan]

Hi,

I want to get the new 65" Samsung, viewing distance about 3m, not sure which is better, the curved or the flat model?

 

[simonlewis]

Go the curved imo.

 

[bigboss]

Check my thoughts on the 2 TVs based on the TV shootout I attended few months ago (scroll down a bit):

http://www.whathifi.com/forum/tvs-and-projectors/ultimate-shoot-out?page=3

Basically, I found reflections distracting on the curve due to concavity of the panel. Reflection of a buld looks stretched which was difficult to ignore. Besides, the 7500 was more uniformly backlit. But the 8500 has a separate box which can be upgraded in the future.

 

[Son_of_SJ]

Hello rybzan, you might want to watch this 4-minute YouTube video, which compares the 55-inch versions of both televsions. Both are very fine machines, tough choice, though I myself would go for the flat 7500 version.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3-EoRD-2Hg

 

[rybzan]

..even more difficult..

The seating position is against window, so back of the tv is towards the bay window, so hardly any light from behind me towards the screen..

if 8500 has faster motion rate, and deeper blacks, might as well go with the curve, as they are both the same price.

adding Pioneer sclx87 and Panasonic dmp700 should deal nicely??

 

[bigboss]

Both LX87 as well as BDT 700 are great products. Which speakers have you got?

 

[bigboss]

You should check both TVs in person before buying.

 

[rybzan]

Are B&W 602 s2 surround high and back, 602 s2 floorstanding front surround, 602 s3 centre, and asw500 sub

 

[rybzan]

Both in person

in shop is difficult, as there is a lot of space around, livingroom is smaller and darker

 

[Son_of_SJ]

I'm sure that you will be very happy with whichever one you buy! What is your current television - model and size? Am I right in thinking that either 65" Samsung will be a big step up in size and quality over your present set?

 

[rybzan]

Moment I have Samsun ue55c7000

 

[rybzan]

This TV suffers from 'clouding' effect, and it only shows 60Hz when connected via amp..

this is resulting in uneven colors from dark to lighter, you can see the 'maps' of color graduation

 

[simonlewis]

Both in person

in shop is difficult, as there is a lot of space around, livingroom is smaller and darker

I sit 2-7 ft away from my 55HU8500, i am very happy with my purchase the only complaint i have is that it can be a bit reflective, for example if you sit on one side and the window is on the other side, on the plus side it has a seperate box for your connections which is good if you intend to wall mount meaning you only have two cables going to the tv while the box can be hidden away.

 

[Son_of_SJ]

This TV suffers from 'clouding' effect, and it only shows 60Hz when connected via amp..

this is resulting in uneven colors from dark to lighter, you can see the 'maps' of color graduation

Since you are troubled with clouding on your present set, you don't want to get another television with traces of the same fault. Bogboss says in post number 3 that the 7500 has the more uniform backlight when he saw them both at the shootout. You should also read this review of the 55HU7500 by Vincent Teoh, which specifically mentions that the backlight uniformity of the 7500 is better than on the 8500

http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/ue55hu7500-201405083761.htm

 

[rybzan]

...as future proof as possible, I think I'll go with the 8500

 

[Son_of_SJ]

Okay, it's your choice! You should be very happy with the UE65HU8500, with its separate connections box.

 

[bigboss]

HU7500 is future proof as well.

Instead of a slot for Samsung’s Smart UHD Evolution Kit, the UE-65HU7500 provides a port which can be hooked up to a later iteration of One Connect box for futureproofing purposes.

 

[bigboss]

Personally, I was looking forward to buying the 8500 for my new house until I attended the TV shootout. I had decided to get the 7500 as a result of my experience at the shootout.

Both are brilliant TVs.

 

[Son_of_SJ]

Bigboss, you've not seen the thread that I've today created in the Home Cinema section. And ryzban, the thing that I mention in the thread contains yet another glowing review of the Samsung HU7500 series, this time of the 55-inch version.

Sorry to divert, I'll now stick to televisions in this thread!

 

[bigboss]

I've seen the thread and even tried to reply, but I was getting an error on the website! Will try replying again...

 

[rybzan]

It is

thanks guys!