Been watching this TV for a while and it's the cheapest I've come across so far.
It's certified UHD premium which should give a bit of future proofing.
From the blurb:
Be blown away by the brilliant brightness of Samsung’s Quantum Dot display. Boasting top-shelf HDR, crystal-clear 4K and crisp moth-eye technology, this set’s explosion of colour will change the way you look at your media. Coming with a revamped Smart platform, you’ll enjoy console-less gaming on Playstation Now, control your home through SmartThings and access all the apps you’ll ever need. Finished with a chic branch feet design, the KS7000 is a monument of entertainment technology.
Eye-Popping HDR 1,000
Forays into colour-boosting High Dynamic Range (HDR) have begun, and Samsung are one of the forerunners. As members of the newly-founded UHD Alliance, they've delivered top-of-the-range HDR with a staggering 10-bit colour depth. This means that there are over a billion individual colours to deepen your view and show shades you’ve never seen in home entertainment before. Samsung's HDR 1000, indicating over 1000 nits of shimmering brightness, gives a glorious glow that will knock your socks off. Usually, studios are forced to dilute the colour of their shows and films to fit on our TVs. Now, HDR screens like the KS7000 can channel content from studio-to-living room with the same precision and utterly otherworldly hues.
Razor Sharp 4K
To respond to screens getting bigger, brands have packed their screens with more pixels. This 55-inch screen has four times the number of pixels than 1080p HD TVs, delivering stunning realism, natural motion and incredible detail. Experience this high-spec picture across a range of broadcasts, movies, sports and more thanks to 4K upscaling. As it converts lower resolution content to near-4K quality, anything you watch on the big screen will be truly extraordinary.
Vibrant Quantum Dot SUHD Display
Samsung add even more colour to their HDR and SUHD with a mass of super-tiny nanocrystals that give deeper shades. This tech delivers 30% more colour accuracy and 64 times more gradation to each pixel than standard sets. So, the KS7000 will give your living room an insane lustre that plunges into the delightful depths of every show and movie.
Ultra-Black Moth-Eye Technology
Embrace blacker blacks, whiter whites and an all-round contrast bonanza with Samsung’s new Ultra-Black tech. The KS7000 absorbs natural light in the same way that a moth does to see better at night, so your set won’t suffer from frustrating glare. This way, you won’t need to close your curtains to keep colours sharp. Furthermore, this TV’s Peak Illuminator Pro doubles the depth of blacks of standard 4K, giving your home-viewing premium polish.
Top comments
exexpat
1 Nov 164#8
Sadly the stands/feet configuration on 90% of these TVs necessitate further expense of buying a very long cabinet.
mcormack
3 Nov 163#112
NOUN
something of extremely poor quality.
excrement.
the porter
1 Nov 163#80
only by you give it up man its 10 bit and today is tuesday end off :wink:
scappers
1 Nov 163#64
Cold, not 8-bit :-)
Latest comments (138)
gmdeals
22 Nov 16#138
Your probably right, it just seems to be a long time till they are re-ordering on the 2nd Dec for a high end TV, plus they've removed the notify me for stock updates button.
dannyjones106
22 Nov 16#137
Maybe they've just sold out due to unforeseen demand cos of the price match?
gmdeals
22 Nov 16#136
Its been out of stock since Sunday at John Lewis. I've phoned up and its due to be back in stock on the 2nd Dec.... something doesn't sound right. All other stores have plenty of stock, are they avoiding discounts and price matches around black Friday?
vinsona85
17 Nov 16#135
Trusted reviews just awarded this TV of the year.
dannyjones106
10 Nov 16#134
This doesn't have 3D.
shaggydabbydo
10 Nov 16#133
I've seen a couple of comments asking about the 3D capabilities of this TV with no responses, and I'm wondering is it because it obviously does not do 3D or that it obviously does.I'm still on plasma HD so have missed everything since, but I read an article about 4k tvs automatically doing 3D due to the number of pixels or something, and they're passive 3D (just need those polarized glasses). Can someone explain what's what pls? Ideally I'd like to get a 4k smart tv to go with Virgin Media's new box (end of month apparently) or Sky Q, but if I can get a smart 4k tv that does 3D as well, even better!
oui
9 Nov 16#132
If you purchase from Currys ( 5 yr warranty) and request delivery and type ks7000 in coupon box/ discount code you will receive a £45 discount making this deal £954 .
dannyjones106
8 Nov 16#131
Thats a superb deal then! Sounds like RS or JL is definitely the place to buy it. I only got mine from Currys due to having vouchers. It's an amazing TV!
craigarthur
8 Nov 161#130
So long as the code is listed on the page and therefore available to all they will match it, which in the case of Reliant it is. With Co-op it isn't.
I filled in the price match form and they have come back with a yes we will.
dannyjones106
8 Nov 16#129
Has that been confirmed? They declined to match the £999 deal for this TV at co-op because of a voucher code.
craigarthur
7 Nov 161#128
John Lewis will also price match Reliant at £1029 Just waiting until the end of the month before ordering. Will also mean the 28 day price match would capture any festive sales.
dannyjones106
7 Nov 16#127
Thats a great deal! Got mine from Currys yesterday for £1069.
tom6195
7 Nov 16#126
any more comments on how this tv handles motion like footy and cricket?
stevehead
7 Nov 161#125
Just paid £1009 for this TV from Richer Sounds, free delivery and 6 year warranty.
Reliant Direct are offering it for £1099 with £70 off using code SAVE70, so £1029. Richer Sounds matched the price and then applied an additional £20 discount for their Price Beat making it £1009. Nice!!
Alnilam81
7 Nov 16#124
£1069 at Currys with the code TV30, plus they also include a 5 year guarentee now.
leebyron
5 Nov 16#123
Currys is 10.5%.cashback on TVs over £1000 on Topcashback at the moment
dannyjones106
5 Nov 16#122
You can now get this for £1069 in Currys with code TV30
theicon187
4 Nov 16#121
Only 5% on Quidco
dannyjones106
4 Nov 16#120
Who's doing 10.5% cash back?
leebyron
4 Nov 16#119
The Currys price match is great as they're giving 10.5% cashback on TVs over £1000 too!
I ended up ordering an open box return KS9000 instead, for £50 more than this - Hopefully it's OK
crazzzzzy_b
3 Nov 16#118
Cosmetically the ks8000 beats 7000 hands down. Look at the 8000 stand , best one I've seen yet. Also the trim round the edge is better. Another good thing you get a box to plug the wires in now instead of the back of the tv, a lot easier, not sure what year they changed this.
crazzzzzy_b
3 Nov 16#117
The sd was Comedy Central which is crap anyway it's actually decent on other sd channels but no where near hd quality.
If your not bothered about a better sound and would rather save the cash get this one. The picture is probably hardly noticeable between the 2.
crazzzzzy_b
3 Nov 16#116
Sorry wasn't ju fu it might have been.
crazzzzzy_b
3 Nov 16#115
It's not the tv it's sd on all tv's. My tv that has just moved to my bedroom was 1080p. Samsung ju9500 from 2 years ago, the sd on the ks8000 on sky q at 2160p is slightly better than the 1080p sd. I just think sd looks crap on all tv's especially after testing the 4K . Hd should be standard now. The ks8000 is slightly better sd but I still don't like watching it when you know your tv can give a far better picture in hd or 4K. Samsungs are class. 3rd in a row now du8000, ju9500 now ks8000. 40 inch 49 inch then 55inch. Not going any bigger it's huge
Usually £849-899, but can now get it for £744 with a 7% work discount.
Reckon it'll be cheaper during black friday week?
crazzzzzy_b
2 Nov 16#107
I just got sky q fitted with ks8000 and it upscales to 2160p. But sd looks crap even after this. 4K youtube test videos is unbelievable quality. Ks8000 speakers are mint and the stand and TV looks far better. I would pay the extra.
crazzzzzy_b
2 Nov 16#106
I bought ks8000 I tried 2 calibrations online, rtings and cnet but avforums YouTube video was by far the best picture. Search for ks7000 and try theirs. Agree never leave a tv out of the box picture it's crap. Always movie mode , warm2 then turn all extras off. Is a good start.
crazzzzzy_b
2 Nov 16#105
3D is a waste of time, used it once to test it and glasses been in garage ever since. Glad it's gone
crazzzzzy_b
2 Nov 16#104
That's the 49 inch 55 inch is £1549
crazzzzzy_b
2 Nov 161#103
Just bought the ks8000 3 days ago it's a beast. I went for that instead of the ks7000 as it's got better speakers and few better screen specs . Paid £1449 currys have £100 off that TV now. Use avforums calibration settings on youtube gives a class picture
sas1979
2 Nov 16#102
I can only see the 49" version for that price?
gazman090970
2 Nov 16#101
KS8000 down to £1299 at richer sounds right that's pretty decent as i looked no more that 2 weeks ago and the best i could find was mid fifteen hundreds.
loadsavmoney
2 Nov 16#100
The KS8000 is slightly better at handling motion and is a better looking TV too but costs about £300 more
loadsavmoney
2 Nov 16#99
All TVs still have problems, OLEDs are far from perfect
if you're not going to use an OLED for static images (like web browsing (address bar) and you dont mind spending another £1000 get the LG C6 (better input lag and has 3D compared to the B6 but has a curved screen) or if you dont like curved screens get the B6
i've been stuck between these and this samsung for a while now but i think i'm going to get the samsung
mw77
2 Nov 16#98
I watch football on mine, and am overall very happy with it. I don't use the bfi feature as i find it darkens the image, and motion is really good, no banding either which I did have on my old Sony. Only issue as I have is a small stutter that happens every 10/15 mins for literally a second. A bit annoying and read that it is an issue from the 1080i source from sky box. Not an issue with sky q which I will upgrade to soon so not a deal breaker for me.
polarbaba
2 Nov 16#97
agreed..
as said above.. poor low resolution source and poor setup of the TV
DelboysDeals
2 Nov 16#96
Not curved so won't fit on my wall
Yours sincerely
Jonathon Creek
:smile:
xWindyMillerx
2 Nov 16#95
I'm keen to know about that too as I watch a lot of football. Having read the review on the HDTVTest website I'd say it's best to see one in action. They say it's really good but some people can notice the flicker from the black frame insertion. I didn't want active 3D as I notice the flicker with that so am worried it will be similar for this. Anyway, the review says:
Another aspect where Samsungs generally outperform televisions from other brands is motion clarity, largely thanks to effective black frame insertion (BFI) implementation. We’re happy to see this motion-boosting technology make its way onto an entry-level SUHD TV such as the 49KS7000, helping the display render some of the cleanest and sharpest motion on the market today which will surely please sports fans. In fact, with [LED Clear Motion] enabled, the Samsung UE49KS7000U even beat out other flagship TVs (all calibrated and motion-optimised) in terms of motion sharpness, as you can see for yourself from the following motion pursuit camera tests:
A small group of viewers who are extremely sensitive to flicker may not get on with black frame insertion, even though Samsung’s 2016 iteration produced less flicker than before. For these users, the South Korean company also provides separate deblur and dejudder controls on the KS7000U, allowing the display to attain a motion resolution of 1080 lines or higher (as judged via the horizontally scrolling lines in Chapter 31 of the FPD Benchmark Software disc) without incurring interpolation artefacts or soap opera effect (SOE) in 24p films.
I can assure you i know what i'm talking about and you hit the nail on the head when you quoted 10 bit colour depth this allows manufacturers to attain certification with 8 bit screens albeit using tech in various forms so that the screen can attain the same colour gamut as a 10 bit screen this is often called a 8+2 panel,it is for these reasons the second largest TV manufacturer in the U.S.A refuses to join the alliance as the current criteria does not meet a high enough standard.Just incase you are not aware of the requirements for certification here you are.
Display resolution: minimum of 3840 x 2160 pixels
Color bit depth: 10-bit signal
Color Palette: (Wide Color Gamut)
Signal Input: BT.2020 color representation
Display Reproduction: More than 93% of the DCI P3 color spectrum
High Dynamic Range
SMPTE ST2084 EOTF
Both Peak Brightness and deep black levels of either more than 1000 nits and less than 0.05 nits of black for LCD 4K TVs, OR more than 540 nits of peak brightness and less than 0.0005 nits of black level for OLED 4K TVs.
the porter
1 Nov 163#80
only by you give it up man its 10 bit and today is tuesday end off :wink:
josephallen
1 Nov 161#79
Please check your info before asserting this false information. 10 bit colour depth is required for UHD Premium. Put simply, UHD Premium guarantees that the tv meets the current set of agreed spec thresholds agreed by major manufacturers to ensure what is currently deemed as a 'proper' HDR picture can be displayed. Here is a brief rundown of UHD Premium http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/136329-what-is-ultra-hd-premium-and-why-does-it-matter-the-4k-hdr-badge-explained
josephallen
1 Nov 16#78
Great price. Cheapest I've seen so far is £1199 at Richer Sounds and that has expired.
mw77
1 Nov 162#77
Fixed ages ago. Eurogamer haven't bothered updating their report.
thesarkster
1 Nov 16#76
Not sure if they've changed it in software but according to eurogamer you can only enable HDR in movie mode adding a ton of lag. Worth checking up on if you're planning on HDR for gaming
Best in Class Award and the following is their summary:
Delivering an image that’s almost as good as the more expensive KS8000 series, the Samsung UE49KS7000 offers exceptional value for money. Among the set’s many strengths, super-low input lag (including in HDR mode) and BFI-enhanced motion clarity are the two which are unrivalled by any other non-Samsung TV (even flagship models).
Given its edge-lit LED configuration, of course the KS7000′s HDR performance wasn’t going to be as compelling as that provided by full-array local dimming (FALD) LCDs or OLED TVs, but then again it’s considerably more affordable. The 49KS7000′s overall picture quality and UHD Premium credentials elevate the display as our number one choice in its price class – it’s a veritable HDR hero.
EvilA
1 Nov 16#74
Really good. I bought one 2 weeks ago, unfortunately at £1299. It is superb. The HDR+ upscalng is fantastic. Even standard definition is watchable without too many artifacts. I'd say it's the best tv I've owned. 10 bit panel, 1000 nits for those interested and HDR10 so you can play with PS4 Pro when it's out (from various forums). From what I've read, HDR10 is a must have for PS4 Pro for the best quality and only a true 10bit panel can support this.
maniac618
1 Nov 16#73
its 10 bit.
mw77
1 Nov 16#72
Yep. It is annoying.
paulwhitehead66
1 Nov 16#71
more concerned about this stuttering than how many panels it has
paulwhitehead66
1 Nov 16#70
Mir concerned
cuza75
1 Nov 161#69
Nope UHD premium can only be applied to a 10 bit panel. Which this is.
polarbaba
1 Nov 16#68
understated like a true gentlemen!
mw77
1 Nov 16#67
That was sent to someone from Samsung who shared it here
There still seems to be a little bit of contradictory views surrounding the true bittage of this model......
scappers
1 Nov 163#64
Cold, not 8-bit :-)
mw77
1 Nov 16#63
Samsung have confirmed it is 10bit. Check the avforum posts. A link has been provided on here already.
paulwhitehead66
1 Nov 16#62
same price at richer sounds now
mileslt
1 Nov 161#61
thought the 7000 was an 8bit panel.
mw77
1 Nov 16#60
Just got some money back from John Lewis, cheers op!
Great TV, had mine almost 4 weeks now. The HDR is superb, loving daredevil on netflix.
Only issue I have is stuttering on normal TV through sky. I have seen on forums that others have similar issues. I believe it is due to 1080i from sky box. Doesn't happen on sky movies though, just things like BBC ITV etc. Have to get sky q as that upscales to 1080p so hopefully sort the issue.
Matthaus
1 Nov 161#59
I have a Ks9000 and love it. The 7/8/9000 are all pretty good. Heat.
ugoindownsaka
1 Nov 163#58
Bought it at this price. Excellent deal. I posted the 49 inch the other day for I think 980. Worth the extra money for the extra inches. Deffo a 10 bit anyway. Done extensive research on this TV. The 8 bit brigade infested my post too.
leebyron
1 Nov 16#57
So tempted to bite at this price... Really would prefer the 7500 or 9000 though but this makes it around £600 more expensive for the 9000.. Nowhere near worth that difference.
Going to see if I can hold out until Black Friday.. :confused:
oui
1 Nov 162#56
Richer Sounds have matched this price with a six year warranty however will only refund any difference in price up to 7 days and John lewis offering a 5 year warranty with 28 days to request a possible difference.
If you go to Quidco and register your debit card you will receive 3% back on a instore purchase from Richer Sounds.
ManiacBart
1 Nov 16#55
It's 10 bit.
The confusion comes from the USA model KS7000 not being the same as the European/UK KS7000. The UK KS7000 is the same as the USA KS8000 model.
paulwhitehead66
1 Nov 16#54
What's it like for watching sport, been looking at this model for a while. now it's a price I can almost justify
iz123456789
1 Nov 161#53
I hate the stand on this models!... KS8000 stands are so far more pleasing.
idbirch
1 Nov 16#52
Exactly. This is a great set for gamers too with a comparatively low input lag of around 20ms.
Post # 1128 & 1140 seem to confirm this is a 10 bit panel, although in fairness it did seem to take Samsung a while to give a fully straight answer.
People on AV forums and on here keep posting http://www.displayspecifications.com/en as the source for this set being 8-bit but I wouldn't take anything that site says as gospel, not saying it's not right for a lot of models but it doesn't get it's info from anywhere others can't access.
In fact if you scroll to the bottom of the home page you will see the following message which confirms mistakes could be present on the site:
"The information on this website is provided on "as is, as available basis" without warranty of any kind. DisplaySpecifications is not responsible for any omissions, inaccuracies or other errors in the information it publishes. All warranties with respect to this information are disclaimed. Reproduction of any part of this website in its entirety or partially or in any form or medium without prior written permission is prohibited. The trademarks, marques and logos of the manufacturers of devices, software, hardware, etc. are the property of their respective owners."
Ninja
1 Nov 161#50
definitely 10 :smiley:
If you are looking at the displayspecifications site you need to look for the 55KS8000 - which is the American model number for this set (and is 10bit).
ady85
1 Nov 16#49
I don't have 4k content. will this make HD look better?
mcormack
1 Nov 16#48
displayspecifications.com
definitely 8 bit
mcormack
1 Nov 16#47
It's 8 bit!
mcormack
1 Nov 16#46
8 bit
mcormack
1 Nov 16#45
8 bit see website
zchari5
1 Nov 16#44
Good price. Picture quality in lit up showroom looks excellent. Can't tell what it's like in dark rooms/ SD sources/ gaming but been definitely the cheapest I've seen it (and have been keeping my eye out for a higher end TV for a while albeit at ~49" or less)
Defiant306
1 Nov 16#43
I recommended this model to my father, they only thing he has noted is that the TV needs rebooted sometimes as the smart elements can become stuck at times. He does this on average once a week.
scappers
1 Nov 16#42
There looks to be a hole in the bottom of it to thread cables. I don't have the stand myself but am considering it as I like the look of the TV but only have a narrow cabinet at the mo.
exexpat
1 Nov 16#41
Thanks thats potentially a nifty stand - is it hollow to run the cables through to keep it Mrs friendly?!
paulincov
1 Nov 16#34
I brought this from Richer sounds for £1299 a month ago it is awesome and highly recommended, I will point out though it took me about two weeks to get the picture just right, many a night adjusting settings just to get the tv right for my eyes.
Lots of help online with settings, please don't but plug in and watch as your missing out and most tv's are set for dynamic range which is perfect in shops but not in your front room.......BUY IT !!!!!!!!
Reviews on what hi-fi etc.
exexpat to paulincov
1 Nov 161#40
How is it for 720 and 1080p?
alexlee07
1 Nov 16#39
I own the KS7500 (Curved version of this TV) - very good. Some have had issues with build quality of the plastic back, can't say I have. That aside, the TV itself is very very good. Many make an argument for this being the best value TV to get you into the UHD10 market right now (some say the 8000/8500). You'll need this for the Xbox Scorpio hence why so important for some. The TV recently had UHD Game Mode confirmed also, so you will be able to play the Scorpio or PS4k with low lag and UHD graphics - one of the few TV's at this price point you can do this on.
Highly recommend, and obviously with John Lewis you have that guarantee.
wacsa
1 Nov 16#38
See my comment above yours.
MichaelGL
1 Nov 16#37
If you get one with a decent panel (AOC VA) then this TV is hard to beat in terms of what it offers for the price.
Good image quality and HDR performance, low input lag which makes it perfect if you're looking for a 4KTV to go with your PS4 Pro, Xbox Scorpio or PC. The only thing that worries me is mentions of poor motion handling, can't see any mentions in professional reviews but John Lewis and some other sites have 1* reviews complaining about judder in all content, regardless of interpolation settings and firmware updates.
For the 8 bit vs 10 bit comments in this thread, this TV is 10 bit.
The USA "KS7000" is 8 bit which is where the confusion is coming from I think. You need to go for a "KS8000" or higher to get 10 bit in the USA.
Yull of Eld
1 Nov 162#36
Great tv. I bought it last week from currys and thanks to this post, I just took advantage of their price match.
Post # 1128 & 1140 seem to confirm this is a 10 bit panel, although in fairness it did seem to take Samsung a while to give a fully straight answer.
Reading through the thread it seems to be a bit of a lottery on build quality so you must check the back of your set for peeling if you decide to get one (back is attached by double sided tape in places which is causing problems).
Finally people on AV forums and on here keep posting http://www.displayspecifications.com/en as the source for this set being 8-bit but I wouldn't take anything that site says as gospel, not saying it's not right for a lot of models but it doesn't get it's info from anywhere others can't access.
In fact if you scroll to the bottom of the home page you will see the following message which confirms mistakes could be present on the site:
"The information on this website is provided on "as is, as available basis" without warranty of any kind. DisplaySpecifications is not responsible for any omissions, inaccuracies or other errors in the information it publishes. All warranties with respect to this information are disclaimed. Reproduction of any part of this website in its entirety or partially or in any form or medium without prior written permission is prohibited. The trademarks, marques and logos of the manufacturers of devices, software, hardware, etc. are the property of their respective owners."
the porter
1 Nov 16#29
Exactly this
exexpat
1 Nov 164#8
Sadly the stands/feet configuration on 90% of these TVs necessitate further expense of buying a very long cabinet.
But I guess you got a 6 year warranty from Richer Sounds so still not too bad :wink:
tom6195
1 Nov 16#26
What's this tv like with motion? In my experience Sony's motionflow is the best.
gamblor
1 Nov 161#25
He means outside the UK. In the US this range is indeed the 8000 model. Worth noting when checking reviews.
calvin22580
1 Nov 16#24
Saw this TV in Curry's yesterday. You have to see it to believe the quality. It's just incredible
polarbaba
1 Nov 161#19
I did previously look into these and they are called the 8000 series elsewhere. they do appear to be 10 bit
pannan to polarbaba
1 Nov 16#22
That's the range up from this
gazman090970 to polarbaba
1 Nov 16#23
They are called that here too and you would need to add £500 to the price of this set if you wanted one.
mk-donald
1 Nov 16#21
Tip: there are few chances to get £back when shopping at John Lewis online - one for Virgin Atlantic Flying Club members is to go via the VA FC "Shops Away" and get 2 miles per £ (current rate). http://shop.virgin-atlantic.com/department-stores/john-lewis
pannan
1 Nov 16#20
And if you read through the thread, you will see the overwhelming majority of evidence points to this being a 10bit panel. Guy in Richer sounds even showed me the spec sheet Samsung had sent out and it clearly stated a 10bit panel.
gambrose
1 Nov 16#18
it's 10bit. 100%
gazman090970
1 Nov 16#17
UHD certified does not guarantee a 10 bit panel it only guarantee's the set can accept a 10 bit signal,as for this particular set even on av forums there a some that are saying 8 and some 10 looking at all the evidence I think it's more likely a 8 bit panel than a 10.
polarbaba
1 Nov 16#16
in terms of quality.. I was worried about the current new batch of telly's as I have a Panasonic plasma and didn't want to spend a 1000 and get a worse experience!. but the picture on the sony was fine.
wasn't able to see the others.
I did see all the telly's in Costco, which did a very poor job of selecting a SD source and setting the TVs in some awful mode which made all of them look crap.. even the 4000 pound oled TVs!.
so no joy there.
polarbaba
1 Nov 16#12
hi chaps
would appreciate your opinions...
looked at a Sony Bravia 55XD8577/8599
around 1000 right now at John Lewis and curry's.
new x1 chip. saw this telly in person and it's pretty good even with SD sources.
so should I also consider this to telly or continue with the Sony?
thanks.
f1refox to polarbaba
1 Nov 161#13
You would be best trying to view them both and having a play. I can vouch that the 7000 is a superb set but no idea how it fares to the Sony.
gazman090970 to polarbaba
1 Nov 16#15
There is a post on another thread recently regarding the SD on the KS7000 and the person posting said the SD was very dissapointing.
professor936
1 Nov 16#10
Having a look online, this looks to be an 8-bit panel rather than a 10-bit one. Does anyone have this TV? I'm really tempted but feel like I should go with Sony 55XD9305 instead.
pannan to professor936
1 Nov 16#14
Yes, 10bit confirmed as it UHD certified. Great picture quality but software very buggy and annoying. Samsung support next to useless as well. Good price though as paid 100 squid more from Richer last month.
f1refox
1 Nov 16#11
It's a 10-bit panel.
Had mine for about a month and it's fantastic just be aware that build quality can be a bit hit and miss. The rear panel can detach it took me three to get a good one but it's well worth it as the picture is stunning.
mikelyons
1 Nov 16#9
Many thanks Craigarthur
I was also following this & a few alternatives with a view to ordering on Black Friday.
Now ordered, still more than 10 in stock .
Will also check if price drops again - not sure it will.
lumsdot
1 Nov 162#7
Good, 10 bit means real hdr.
Va lcd means better contrast than an ips lcd.
If you need better viewing angles then look for ips lcd, but contrast will not be as good
buffig
1 Nov 162#2
Superb price. So tempted. Black Friday beckons!!!
eslick to buffig
1 Nov 162#6
get it now and claim the price match in 28 days, haven't bought this one as its out of our price range but already bought a different version already took a £100 off via price match and just waiting :smiley:
DevilsNeverCry
1 Nov 161#5
Amazing price really for what you get.
I bet Richer sounds will match as well for an additional year of Warranty.
I'm holding out until the new year personally, when I can release a bit of capital for a new TV. This is the baby i'm after! Or KS8000 if it can be achieved at the same/similar price!
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Opening post
It's certified UHD premium which should give a bit of future proofing.
From the blurb:
Be blown away by the brilliant brightness of Samsung’s Quantum Dot display. Boasting top-shelf HDR, crystal-clear 4K and crisp moth-eye technology, this set’s explosion of colour will change the way you look at your media. Coming with a revamped Smart platform, you’ll enjoy console-less gaming on Playstation Now, control your home through SmartThings and access all the apps you’ll ever need. Finished with a chic branch feet design, the KS7000 is a monument of entertainment technology.
Eye-Popping HDR 1,000
Forays into colour-boosting High Dynamic Range (HDR) have begun, and Samsung are one of the forerunners. As members of the newly-founded UHD Alliance, they've delivered top-of-the-range HDR with a staggering 10-bit colour depth. This means that there are over a billion individual colours to deepen your view and show shades you’ve never seen in home entertainment before. Samsung's HDR 1000, indicating over 1000 nits of shimmering brightness, gives a glorious glow that will knock your socks off. Usually, studios are forced to dilute the colour of their shows and films to fit on our TVs. Now, HDR screens like the KS7000 can channel content from studio-to-living room with the same precision and utterly otherworldly hues.
Razor Sharp 4K
To respond to screens getting bigger, brands have packed their screens with more pixels. This 55-inch screen has four times the number of pixels than 1080p HD TVs, delivering stunning realism, natural motion and incredible detail. Experience this high-spec picture across a range of broadcasts, movies, sports and more thanks to 4K upscaling. As it converts lower resolution content to near-4K quality, anything you watch on the big screen will be truly extraordinary.
Vibrant Quantum Dot SUHD Display
Samsung add even more colour to their HDR and SUHD with a mass of super-tiny nanocrystals that give deeper shades. This tech delivers 30% more colour accuracy and 64 times more gradation to each pixel than standard sets. So, the KS7000 will give your living room an insane lustre that plunges into the delightful depths of every show and movie.
Ultra-Black Moth-Eye Technology
Embrace blacker blacks, whiter whites and an all-round contrast bonanza with Samsung’s new Ultra-Black tech. The KS7000 absorbs natural light in the same way that a moth does to see better at night, so your set won’t suffer from frustrating glare. This way, you won’t need to close your curtains to keep colours sharp. Furthermore, this TV’s Peak Illuminator Pro doubles the depth of blacks of standard 4K, giving your home-viewing premium polish.
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something of extremely poor quality.
excrement.
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I filled in the price match form and they have come back with a yes we will.
They price matched against http://www.reliantdirect.co.uk/Televisions/UHD-4K/Samsung-UE55KS7000-Flat-SUHD-TV-With-Quantum-Dot-Display_UE55KS7000.htm?ne=AgAAAKUAAAAEB1NhbXN1bmemAAAABAI1NQ==
Reliant Direct are offering it for £1099 with £70 off using code SAVE70, so £1029. Richer Sounds matched the price and then applied an additional £20 discount for their Price Beat making it £1009. Nice!!
I ended up ordering an open box return KS9000 instead, for £50 more than this - Hopefully it's OK
If your not bothered about a better sound and would rather save the cash get this one. The picture is probably hardly noticeable between the 2.
something of extremely poor quality.
excrement.
Usually £849-899, but can now get it for £744 with a 7% work discount.
Reckon it'll be cheaper during black friday week?
if you're not going to use an OLED for static images (like web browsing (address bar) and you dont mind spending another £1000 get the LG C6 (better input lag and has 3D compared to the B6 but has a curved screen) or if you dont like curved screens get the B6
i've been stuck between these and this samsung for a while now but i think i'm going to get the samsung
as said above.. poor low resolution source and poor setup of the TV
Yours sincerely
Jonathon Creek
:smile:
Another aspect where Samsungs generally outperform televisions from other brands is motion clarity, largely thanks to effective black frame insertion (BFI) implementation. We’re happy to see this motion-boosting technology make its way onto an entry-level SUHD TV such as the 49KS7000, helping the display render some of the cleanest and sharpest motion on the market today which will surely please sports fans. In fact, with [LED Clear Motion] enabled, the Samsung UE49KS7000U even beat out other flagship TVs (all calibrated and motion-optimised) in terms of motion sharpness, as you can see for yourself from the following motion pursuit camera tests:
A small group of viewers who are extremely sensitive to flicker may not get on with black frame insertion, even though Samsung’s 2016 iteration produced less flicker than before. For these users, the South Korean company also provides separate deblur and dejudder controls on the KS7000U, allowing the display to attain a motion resolution of 1080 lines or higher (as judged via the horizontally scrolling lines in Chapter 31 of the FPD Benchmark Software disc) without incurring interpolation artefacts or soap opera effect (SOE) in 24p films.
http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/ue49ks7000-201610234374.htm
why?
3d is turd
http://m.richersounds.com/#!/product/sams-ue55ks7000
Display resolution: minimum of 3840 x 2160 pixels
Color bit depth: 10-bit signal
Color Palette: (Wide Color Gamut)
Signal Input: BT.2020 color representation
Display Reproduction: More than 93% of the DCI P3 color spectrum
High Dynamic Range
SMPTE ST2084 EOTF
Both Peak Brightness and deep black levels of either more than 1000 nits and less than 0.05 nits of black for LCD 4K TVs, OR more than 540 nits of peak brightness and less than 0.0005 nits of black level for OLED 4K TVs.
http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/136329-what-is-ultra-hd-premium-and-why-does-it-matter-the-4k-hdr-badge-explained
Best in Class Award and the following is their summary:
Delivering an image that’s almost as good as the more expensive KS8000 series, the Samsung UE49KS7000 offers exceptional value for money. Among the set’s many strengths, super-low input lag (including in HDR mode) and BFI-enhanced motion clarity are the two which are unrivalled by any other non-Samsung TV (even flagship models).
Given its edge-lit LED configuration, of course the KS7000′s HDR performance wasn’t going to be as compelling as that provided by full-array local dimming (FALD) LCDs or OLED TVs, but then again it’s considerably more affordable. The 49KS7000′s overall picture quality and UHD Premium credentials elevate the display as our number one choice in its price class – it’s a veritable HDR hero.
https://www.avforums.com/threads/samsung-ks7000-ue55ks7000-uhd-4k-tv-review.2032989/page-38#post-24294135
Great TV, had mine almost 4 weeks now. The HDR is superb, loving daredevil on netflix.
Only issue I have is stuttering on normal TV through sky. I have seen on forums that others have similar issues. I believe it is due to 1080i from sky box. Doesn't happen on sky movies though, just things like BBC ITV etc. Have to get sky q as that upscales to 1080p so hopefully sort the issue.
Going to see if I can hold out until Black Friday.. :confused:
If you go to Quidco and register your debit card you will receive 3% back on a instore purchase from Richer Sounds.
The confusion comes from the USA model KS7000 not being the same as the European/UK KS7000. The UK KS7000 is the same as the USA KS8000 model.
https://www.avforums.com/threads/samsung-ks7000-ue55ks7000-uhd-4k-tv-review.2032989/page-38
Post # 1128 & 1140 seem to confirm this is a 10 bit panel, although in fairness it did seem to take Samsung a while to give a fully straight answer.
People on AV forums and on here keep posting http://www.displayspecifications.com/en as the source for this set being 8-bit but I wouldn't take anything that site says as gospel, not saying it's not right for a lot of models but it doesn't get it's info from anywhere others can't access.
In fact if you scroll to the bottom of the home page you will see the following message which confirms mistakes could be present on the site:
"The information on this website is provided on "as is, as available basis" without warranty of any kind. DisplaySpecifications is not responsible for any omissions, inaccuracies or other errors in the information it publishes. All warranties with respect to this information are disclaimed. Reproduction of any part of this website in its entirety or partially or in any form or medium without prior written permission is prohibited. The trademarks, marques and logos of the manufacturers of devices, software, hardware, etc. are the property of their respective owners."
If you are looking at the displayspecifications site you need to look for the 55KS8000 - which is the American model number for this set (and is 10bit).
definitely 8 bit
Lots of help online with settings, please don't but plug in and watch as your missing out and most tv's are set for dynamic range which is perfect in shops but not in your front room.......BUY IT !!!!!!!!
Reviews on what hi-fi etc.
Highly recommend, and obviously with John Lewis you have that guarantee.
Good image quality and HDR performance, low input lag which makes it perfect if you're looking for a 4KTV to go with your PS4 Pro, Xbox Scorpio or PC. The only thing that worries me is mentions of poor motion handling, can't see any mentions in professional reviews but John Lewis and some other sites have 1* reviews complaining about judder in all content, regardless of interpolation settings and firmware updates.
For the 8 bit vs 10 bit comments in this thread, this TV is 10 bit.
The USA "KS7000" is 8 bit which is where the confusion is coming from I think. You need to go for a "KS8000" or higher to get 10 bit in the USA.
showing 8 bit ?
:smiley:
Post # 1128 & 1140 seem to confirm this is a 10 bit panel, although in fairness it did seem to take Samsung a while to give a fully straight answer.
Reading through the thread it seems to be a bit of a lottery on build quality so you must check the back of your set for peeling if you decide to get one (back is attached by double sided tape in places which is causing problems).
Finally people on AV forums and on here keep posting http://www.displayspecifications.com/en as the source for this set being 8-bit but I wouldn't take anything that site says as gospel, not saying it's not right for a lot of models but it doesn't get it's info from anywhere others can't access.
In fact if you scroll to the bottom of the home page you will see the following message which confirms mistakes could be present on the site:
"The information on this website is provided on "as is, as available basis" without warranty of any kind. DisplaySpecifications is not responsible for any omissions, inaccuracies or other errors in the information it publishes. All warranties with respect to this information are disclaimed. Reproduction of any part of this website in its entirety or partially or in any form or medium without prior written permission is prohibited. The trademarks, marques and logos of the manufacturers of devices, software, hardware, etc. are the property of their respective owners."
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wasn't able to see the others.
I did see all the telly's in Costco, which did a very poor job of selecting a SD source and setting the TVs in some awful mode which made all of them look crap.. even the 4000 pound oled TVs!.
so no joy there.
would appreciate your opinions...
looked at a Sony Bravia 55XD8577/8599
around 1000 right now at John Lewis and curry's.
new x1 chip. saw this telly in person and it's pretty good even with SD sources.
so should I also consider this to telly or continue with the Sony?
thanks.
Had mine for about a month and it's fantastic just be aware that build quality can be a bit hit and miss. The rear panel can detach it took me three to get a good one but it's well worth it as the picture is stunning.
I was also following this & a few alternatives with a view to ordering on Black Friday.
Now ordered, still more than 10 in stock .
Will also check if price drops again - not sure it will.
Va lcd means better contrast than an ips lcd.
If you need better viewing angles then look for ips lcd, but contrast will not be as good
I bet Richer sounds will match as well for an additional year of Warranty.
I'm holding out until the new year personally, when I can release a bit of capital for a new TV. This is the baby i'm after! Or KS8000 if it can be achieved at the same/similar price!