petetherock Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 New Sony 70" model: http://www.areadvd.de/tests/special-neuer-70-zoeller-und-neue-4k-hdr-einsteigerserie-von-sony/ XF83 and XF70 https://www.flatpanelshd.com/news.php?subaction=showfull&id=1522836602 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 http://www.areadvd.de/tests/test-mit-backlight-master-drive-zum-perfekten-bild-der-sony-kd-65zd9/ Nice Sony review. It seems that locally, they have provided us with a better remote with real buttons.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badbad2000 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 i checked out Z9D and X9000F at courts, I find the black not as deep black as the LG C8 or Sony A1. X9000F 85" is a beast. a display set of Z9D is really attractive because of the price but come from a 100", hope to get at least 85" if switch back to TV. Gosh.. when I can wait OLED to drop price.. ha ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggie Howser Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 The Courts system must have had a bad setting. The Z9D black levels are outstanding. You do need a narrow viewing angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 That's why I like the HN flagship store if you are into Sony TVs. They occupy a small corner, and if you ask nicely they will play the same footage, and also dim the lights slightly.. You can also tweak the settings so you can compare apples to apples. Most places simply play something really bright in blaze mode.. OLEDs are nice, but imagine paying 16k for a 77"... that's why the current pricing of the Z9D is good. Sony days has just ended, but there should be another in the latter half of the year.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etnt Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 http://www.areadvd.de/tests/test-mit-backlight-master-drive-zum-perfekten-bild-der-sony-kd-65zd9/ Nice Sony review. It seems that locally, they have provided us with a better remote with real buttons.. My remote looks like that in the review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 My remote looks like that in the review I have the RMF-TX201U Which looks a bit different.. I wonder if there's a way to check the YOM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 More settings off AVS: 4K/HDR/SDR Movie watching Picture Mode Cinema Home Brightness(15 SDR) Max Contrast 95 Gamma 0 Black Level 49 Black Adjust Off Adv. Contrast Enhancer Low Auto Local Dimming Medium Xtended Dynamic Range(Low SDR) High Color Color 50 Hue 0 Color Temperature Warm Adv Color Temperature R,G,B Gain Default R,G,B Bias Default Live Color Low Clarity Sharpness 50 Reality Creation Auto Random noise reduction Off Digital noise reduction Off Smooth Gradation Low Motion Motionflow True Cinema CineMotion High Video Options HDR Mode Auto HDMI Video Range Auto Color Space Auto 4K HDR/SDR Game Settings Picture Mode Game Brightness(15 SDR) Max Contrast 88 Gamma 0 Black Level 49 Black Adjust Off Adv. Contrast Enhancer Low Auto Local Dimming Medium Xtended Dynamic Range (Low SDR) High Color Color 50 Hue 0 Color Temperature Neutral Adv Color Temperature R,G,B Gain Default R,G,B Bias Default Live Color Low Clarity Sharpness 50 Reality Creation Auto Random noise reduction Off Digital noise reduction Off Smooth Gradation Low Motion Motionflow Off CineMotion Off Video Options HDR Mode Auto HDMI Video Range Auto Color Space Auto 3D Settings (Glasses and TV depth kept default) Picture Mode Cinema Pro Brightness Max Contrast 95 Gamma 0 Black Level 49 Black Adjust Off Adv. Contrast Enhancer Low Auto Local Dimming Medium Xtended Dynamic Range Low Color Color 52 Hue 0 Color Temperature Warm Adv Color Temperature R,G,B Gain Default R,G,B Bias Default Live Color Low Clarity Sharpness 50 Reality Creation Auto Random noise reduction Off Digital noise reduction Off Smooth Gradation Low Motion Motionflow Standard CineMotion High Video Options HDR Mode Auto HDMI Video Range Auto Color Space Auto Cable/Sat/OTA Settings Picture Mode Cinema Home Brightness 15 Contrast 95 Gamma 0 Black Level 49 Black Adjust Off Adv. Contrast Enhancer Low Auto Local Dimming Medium Xtended Dynamic Range Low Color Color 52 Hue 0 Color Temperature Warm Adv Color Temperature R,G,B Gain Default R,G,B Bias Default Live Color Medium Clarity Sharpness 55 Reality Creation Auto Random noise reduction Off Digital noise reduction Auto Smooth Gradation Medium Motion Motionflow Off CineMotion High Video Options HDR Mode Auto HDMI Video Range Auto Color Space Auto Sports/Live Events Picture Mode Custom Brightness Max Contrast Max Gamma 0 Black Level 49 Black Adjust Off Adv. Contrast Enhancer Low Auto Local Dimming Medium Xtended Dynamic Range High Color Color 52 Hue 0 Color Temperature Neutral Adv Color Temperature R,G,B Gain Default R,G,B Bias Default Live Color Low Clarity Sharpness 55 Reality Creation Auto Random noise reduction Off Digital noise reduction Auto Smooth Gradation Medium Motion Motionflow Custom Smoothness 3 Clearness 3 CineMotion Off Video Options HDR Mode Auto HDMI Video Range Auto Color Space Auto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etnt Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 I have the RMF-TX201U Which looks a bit different.. I wonder if there's a way to check the YOM? mine is the 201P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 mine is the 201P I found out that the letter is supposed to indicate country E.g. A for Australia, U for USA. Wonder what P stands for .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggie Howser Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 Pacific? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CASH Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 P for Penang - Malaysia!!! Hahahahaha!!!! ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etnt Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 75Z9D went up to 10k, but 65Z9D still same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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petetherock Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 They really like the X930E.. and the X940E isn't shabby too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
domho8 Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 X series also buay pai looking ;D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 An in depth review of the Z9D: https://hdtvpolska.com/sony-zd9-kd-65zd9-test-flagowy-telewizor-ultra-hd-z-direct-led-i-hdr/ (old but very detailed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kopidilo Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 passed by HN at Millenia on Sat, and disturbed a salesman if still got promo for 75" Z9D. The salesman said if I am keen, he still can salvage 1 set. If anyone keen, you can fly down to HN to check it out to see if can 'puay'... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 passed by HN at Millenia on Sat, and disturbed a salesman if still got promo for 75" Z9D. The salesman said if I am keen, he still can salvage 1 set. If anyone keen, you can fly down to HN to check it out to see if can 'puay'... Nicholas? Anyway, from AVS forums, they are pretty sure the 65" will be discontinued soon, and that there may be a Z9F or something coming out after IFA in Berlin. But it won't be a HDMI 2.1 TV. Sony is more stingy with their discounts without a promotion, so hopefully bros still hanging on for a deal won't miss the boat. I do know the rep who sold me my set says there are some sets left, but the price has gone up and you can go down and enquire with cash in hand and try to get a deal on the TVs.. Of course you can wait till the GSS, but like the 2017 OLEDs from LG, they may run out before you bite.. MTL I say if you are really keen. Or wait for the rest of the 2018 sets.. I am sure somewhere along the way, the new TVs will have the X1 Ultimate chip and of course HDMI 2.1.. FYI, I heard that any upgrade for the Denon 8500 will only come after summer 2019 so don't expect HDMI 2.1 equipped models to come out that soon.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 " Is the Dolby Vision available now for Z9D locally?" DV is available now, but it works for apps within the TV and for the Apple TV only. Not for the Oppo or other 4k players yet.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggz Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I think always good to wait for the newest model if one is not in a hurry. The only thing I can think of to not wait is that the new TVs might not support 3D and if that is important, then it's better to go for one of the older models if it fits your needs overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 I have been going down the quality chain, and using poorer quality discs, from 4k to BR and today I popped in True Lies.. a venerable movie, released in the 90s on DVD only.. The problem with larger screens is that you will need a good video chip and even then, there's a limit to how a 480i disc fills the screen.. But surprising, it's pretty good. Considering that the BR disc was never sold, I am satisfied (not thrilled perhaps) with what I see. Take a bow X1 Extreme... So if you are looking for a TV which won't make those legacy discs look too bad, this is the right TV.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petetherock Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 I think always good to wait for the newest model if one is not in a hurry. The only thing I can think of to not wait is that the new TVs might not support 3D and if that is important, then it's better to go for one of the older models if it fits your needs overall. That may be true since we are on the cusp of HDMI 2.1.. but if the feature set suits, and there is a runout price on a specific model, it may be worth it to take the bite.. I bought a last gen plasma previously and I lost 10% more contrast and black levels.. and life went on.. but my outlay was a lot less.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shk Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Sony mid year promotion brochure is out. 75" Z9D at $9999....time for bargain hunting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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