OLED Technology Explained

Home theater enthusiasts are constantly looking for ways to increase the enjoyment of their entertainment system. Those who invest time and money into attaining perfection would be doing their investment an injustice to let their technology fall behind. That’s why one of the latest trends in the home entertainment world is OLED TVs. They were once considered a risky technology because they change the very core of TV technology but they have proven themselves in the open market and are now on the verge of mass adoption.

What Exactly is OLED?

Before we dive into OLED, let’s step back and examine the general technology behind TVs overall. All of the millions of colors that they produce are created by generating red, green and blue light (RGB). This light mixes together in various combinations to create the extensive color palette that we enjoy today.

OLEDs operate on this same principle but they accomplish the end result in an entirely new way. They run electricity through certain organic materials that naturally produce the colors that are needed. No other technology has done this before. LCDs operate by using color filters and light blocking crystals on a backlight. Plasmas make use of UV light that’s created by igniting gas to elicit the three required colors. While these methods have all worked well in the past, OLED has the potential to change the industry.

Why is This New Technology Creating a Trend?

New advancements are made in different technologies seemingly every day. Some of them make incremental upgrades that go unnoticed, while others spur massive trends. OLED TVs are a great example of the latter. Here’s why people are investing in home entertainment system installation using OLED TVs:

• Thinner and lighter. It’s possible to manufacture OLED televisions that dramatically surpass the dimensions of other displays. For example, LG has a 55-inch OLED that weighs a mere 16.5 pounds with the depth of 3/16th of an inch. That’s never before been possible with other technology.
• Curvature. OLED’s unique technology allows for the production of curved screens, which helps create a more immersive viewing experience. Many home theater aficionados have compared curved OLED TVs to the IMAX of home theater. That’s exciting for anyone who’s looking for the best experience possible.
• True LED. LED TVs have been around for a while, but it’s largely been a marketing scheme. They make use of LCD technology with an LED backlight. While they are energy efficient and create a crisp picture, they aren’t true LED TVs. Now, OLED TVs exist to take their place as the real LED TV solution.

With so many perks, it’s easy to see why millions of consumers are upgrading to OLED. If you’re considering an upgrade, contact the professional staff at Custom Audio Video. They are here to help you design an advanced integrated system today!