[TV] TV advice

Dorset Seagull · Nov 16, 2019

Thinking of getting a TV to mount on the wall. I currently use a humax box but to keep things clean I want to get a TV with it all built in but not sure what is possible. Is it possible to get a TV which records terrestrial tv etc. Would I need a usb dongle perhaps.

I quite like the LG tv’s and realise I am sounding a bit Bens Grandad but any advice would be appreciated.

Jack Straw · Nov 16, 2019

If you just want terrestrial tv and you have broadband, a good smart tv will give you all available Freeview HD channels and two hundred others. I watch most of the stuff I would have recorded in one of the catch-up services. I also record on to a 1gb hard-drive when the need arises.
Don't make the mistake of buying a telly that's too big. Use this https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/by-size/size-to-distance-relationship to get the right size.
You can't go wrong with a Panasonic, although others may disagree.

GOM · Nov 17, 2019

When placing a TV, wall mounted or not, for comfort always have the screen where you look across to it or down on it, never have it so you have to look up to it.

LowKarate · Nov 17, 2019

Jack Straw said:
If you just want terrestrial tv and you have broadband, a good smart tv will give you all available Freeview HD channels and two hundred others. I watch most of the stuff I would have recorded in one of the catch-up services. I also record on to a 1gb hard-drive when the need arises.
Don't make the mistake of buying a telly that's too big. Use this https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/by-size/size-to-distance-relationship to get the right size.
You can't go wrong with a Panasonic, although others may disagree.

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Justice · Nov 17, 2019

Wall mounted only look good if everything’s clean cable wise, if you see a cable it looks very DIY and shit imo.

wellquickwoody · Nov 17, 2019

Justice said:
Wall mounted only look good if everything’s clean cable wise, if you see a cable it looks very DIY and shit imo.

Actually “drilled” a five inch diameter hole, both into and out of, a chimney breast to hide all the cables. At least six plus inches deep in each direction, then used a tumble drier tubed vent between the two holes to envelope the wiring. Brilliant idea by the Mrs!

Justice · Nov 17, 2019

wellquickwoody said:
Actually “drilled” a five inch diameter hole, both into and out of, a chimney breast to hide all the cables. At least six plus inches deep in each direction, then used a tumble drier tubed vent between the two holes to envelope the wiring. Brilliant idea by the Mrs!

Very good although 5inch seem very excessive I’ve done them previously with a 25mm cut out into the breast.

dejavuatbtn · Nov 17, 2019

wellquickwoody said:
Actually “drilled” a five inch diameter hole, both into and out of, a chimney breast to hide all the cables. At least six plus inches deep in each direction, then used a tumble drier tubed vent between the two holes to envelope the wiring. Brilliant idea by the Mrs!

Should be handy for watching Escape from Colditz!

zefarelly · Nov 17, 2019

TV advice . . . . Don't get one, they rot the brain, even more than chat forums!

Official Old Man · Nov 17, 2019

And on this subject.
I'm looking to remodel my lounge and want one of those realistic oblong fires. But has anyone got one sited under their TV, and does it look good or does the fire distract the viewing?

LamieRobertson · Nov 17, 2019

Justice said:
Wall mounted only look good if everything’s clean cable wise, if you see a cable it looks very DIY and shit imo.

Depends how far up the wall imho ....mine sits just a couple of feet above a long decorative/practical unit that stores all the media boxes and I don’t find the wires distasteful or shit.....but then maybe I have poorer taste than though

wellquickwoody · Nov 17, 2019

LamieRobertson said:
Depends how far up the wall imho ....mine sits just a couple of feet above a long decorative/practical unit that stores all the media boxes and I don’t find the wires distasteful or shit.....but then maybe I have poorer taste than though

At least no one else had to point it out.

boik · Nov 17, 2019

I've learnt that we ALL have poorer taste than some people on here!

LamieRobertson · Nov 17, 2019

wellquickwoody said:
At least no one else had to point it out.

schmunk · Nov 17, 2019

I remember the good times said:
And on this subject.
I'm looking to remodel my lounge and want one of those realistic oblong fires. But has anyone got one sited under their TV, and does it look good or does the fire distract the viewing?

Get an old plasma TV from eBay, and leave it on. You won't need a fire, then...

Cowfold Seagull · Nov 17, 2019

GOM said:
When placing a TV, wall mounted or not, for comfort always have the screen where you look across to it or down on it, never have it so you have to look up to it.

Good advice. I once made the mistake of mounting a tv on the wall above the mantelpiece. After a week or so l ended up with a stiff neck.

Dorset Seagull · Nov 18, 2019

Jack Straw said:
If you just want terrestrial tv and you have broadband, a good smart tv will give you all available Freeview HD channels and two hundred others. I watch most of the stuff I would have recorded in one of the catch-up services. I also record on to a 1gb hard-drive when the need arises.
Don't make the mistake of buying a telly that's too big. Use this https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/by-size/size-to-distance-relationship to get the right size.
You can't go wrong with a Panasonic, although others may disagree.

I currently have a panasonic with surround sound so know they are good. Do the smart tv’s have apps for things like netflix?

Jack Straw · Nov 18, 2019

Dorset Seagull said:
I currently have a panasonic with surround sound so know they are good. Do the smart tv’s have apps for things like netflix?

They certainly do. There's even a button on my Panasonic remote control with NETFLIX in big red letters!
There's a little Freeview secret. On channel 100, there are loads of catch-up services. I find it really useful.

dazzer6666 · Nov 18, 2019

I remember the good times said:
And on this subject.
I'm looking to remodel my lounge and want one of those realistic oblong fires. But has anyone got one sited under their TV, and does it look good or does the fire distract the viewing?

We did similar but with an electric fire - it's off in the pic obviously but the 'flames' aren't distracting at all. Built a false chimney breast, added a marble hearth stone and mounted the telly above the fire - height is fine, particularly with reclining chairs. Good things was (ref other comments) we could put all the cables directly through the false chimney breast so none are visible.

schmunk · Nov 18, 2019

dazzer6666 said:
We did similar but with an electric fire - it's off in the pic obviously but the 'flames' aren't distracting at all. Built a false chimney breast, added a marble hearth stone and mounted the telly above the fire - height is fine, particularly with reclining chairs. Good things was (ref other comments) we could put all the cables directly through the false chimney breast so none are visible.

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