What's your take on 4K? Buy now or wait?

[JBrax]

I have to agree that 4K RESOLUTION is not as important as you might think. Don't get me wrong, I've compared quite a few displays in controlled environments and if you're sitting close enough, the extra resolution IS noticeable. HOWEVER, as Todd said. It's the HDR and DolbyVisiion that REALLY brings the goods, and that's mostly in 4K displays. the display resolution itself isn't what I would call a gimmick, bur rather a byproduct of the HDR upgrade. There's nothing wrong with increased resolution, as it actually makes even Blu-rays look better IMO... however, the HDR is where you're getting that "pop" that really sells the upgrade and it is NO JOKE. even on E-shift projectors and the like, that's where 90% of the increase in visual quality comes from.

You're right Mike and I don't think the upscaling gets enough attention. Every Blu-ray in my library looks better on my display. IMO the same goes with Atmos and its ability to upmix. As Leonard alluded to in a earlier post I think we're heading in the right direction in regards to display technology.

 

[Michael Scott]

oh, and yes, I do think you're missing out if you want to view 4K content with HDR... find a display from a reputable brand that has a good HDR 1000 or above rating for the HDR and go for it. It's worth every penny in that regards. If you're just watching TV on it and maybe tossing a 4K disc in every month, It may benefit you to wait, but for native 4K content with HDR enabled the benefits are very tangible

 

[JBrax]

oh, and yes, I do think you're missing out if you want to view 4K content with HDR... find a display from a reputable brand that has a good HDR 1000 or above rating for the HDR and go for it. It's worth every penny in that regards. If you're just watching TV on it and maybe tossing a 4K disc in every month, It may benefit you to wait, but for native 4K content with HDR enabled the benefits are very tangible

Another good point…just because it says 4K doesn't necessarily mean it has the ability to produce the benefits of HDR/WCG. I've had to explain this to my wife as we walk by the $600 4K displays stacked up on pallets at Wal-Mart.

 

[Leonard Caillouet]

I'm not going out and buying a set because 4K is available, but the next set I buy will be 4K. I can still enjoy HD, and resolution is not the whole story. I am happy that it is available, particularly for the larger screen sizes we are looking at.

 

[JBrax]

I'm not going out and buying a set because 4K is available, but the next set I buy will be 4K. I can still enjoy HD, and resolution is not the whole story. I am happy that it is available, particularly for the larger screen sizes we are looking at.

Will it be 4K? I don't know what your upgrade window looks like but it's a fast moving target. It might be 8K but I get your point. Resolution won't be the end game with video technology because we'll soon reach the limits of what our eyes can differentiate in that regard. Art imitates life and I think we'll be viewing a cube that projects a 360 degree image someday.

 

[Leonard Caillouet]

I don't see the point in jumping early on 8k. The advancements in dynamic range and color are more important. Before going to 8K I would be more interested in sets with higher peak output to take full advantage of dynamic range extending systems like DV and HDR, as well as wider color gamut.

 

[JBrax]

Agree…

 

[tesseract]

I am not in a hurry. Not that much content and the tech seems to still be evolving, with improvements coming about almost monthly.