Top TVs
Tis the season…for buying a new TV! So, if you’re looking to purchase a new TV, but you don’t know which one to get, Custom Audio Video has compiled this year’s Top 7 Favorites!
And yes…that special someone you’re buying a TV for…it can be you!
#7 Samsung MU9000 series: This may rank last on our list, but this sleek Samsung should still appeal to people who prize both style and convenience.
The Good: The Samsung MU9000 TV is one of the nicest-looking TVs available, with more modern style and attention to detail than anything in its price class. The separate input box and built-in wiring channels can create a super-clean installation. Picture quality is very good, especially in bright rooms, and very similar to the more-expensive QLED model.
The Bad: Other TVs at this price and lower from Sony have better image quality.
The Bottom Line: If you want a TV to look as good turned off as it does playing an image, the Samsung MU9000 is an excellent choice.
#6 Samsung QNQ7F series: Speaking of stands, this Samsung QLED is flat-out beautiful. It’s expensive, of course, but makes a great splurge for the design-conscious giver.
The Good: The Samsung Q7 QLED TV is one of the best-designed TVs ever, with sleek, modern styling and impeccable fit and finish. The innovative “invisible” wiring system and breakout box make installation super clean. Picture quality is very good, especially in bright rooms.
The Bad: The expensive Q7’s overall image quality can’t match OLED or the better LED LCD TVs.
The Bottom Line: Hate wires? The high-end Samsung Q7 is for you. But if you demand the absolute best picture quality, look to OLED.
#5 Sony XBR-X900E series: This series is Sony’s least-expensive that delivers a truly excellent image quality, thanks in large part to full-array local dimming. That feature allows different areas of the screen to dim independently, and in my experience it’s the number one contributor to great picture quality on an LCD TV. Mid-priced TV blessed with a high-end look, feel and picture.
The Good: The Sony XBR-X900E evinces excellent image quality, with deep black levels, accurate color, solid video processing and best-in-class high dynamic range performance. Its modern, minimalist styling is a cut above budget models. The Android TV operating system beats many competitors with more apps and integrated Google Assistant.
The Bad: Smart TV and voice control features can occasionally be slow to respond.
The Bottom Line: The Sony XBR-X900E has the sweet style and superb picture quality to satisfy mid-range shoppers.
#4 LG OLEDB7A series: Sure it’s expensive, but the B7A is actually the least-expensive OLED TV ever. I’ll keep this short and sweet: if you’re in the market for a high-end TV, the LG OLEDB7A should be the first on your list.
The Good: It has the same picture quality as the OLEDC7P series, “the best-performing TV we’ve tested to date.”
The Bad: Lacks Dolby Atmos decoding.
The Bottom Line: The only feature-related differences between the C7 and B7A are cosmetic (different stands) and audio-related (has a different speaker configuration).
#3 Sony XBR-A1E series: Feeling super DUPER generous? This Sony matches the LG OLED’s picture and raises it with unique, stand-less design.
The Good: With the exception of other 2017 OLED TVs, the Sony XBR-A1E outperforms every other TV we’ve tested. It delivers perfect black levels, wide viewing angles, accurate color and a great bright-room picture. Its unique stand-less design is almost all picture when seen from the front.
The Bad: It has the same image quality as less expensive LG OLED TVs.
The Bottom Line: With an amazing picture that matches but doesn’t exceed LG’s 2017 OLED TVs, the Sony XBR-A1E isn’t worth the premium for most high-end shoppers.
#2 LG OLEDC7P series: Its image quality is phenomenal and it has some slightly better features and styling compared to the B7A, but that OLED TV is still a better value than this one.
The Good: The LG C7 is tied with other 2017 OLEDs as the best performing TV we’ve tested to date. It delivers perfect black levels, wide viewing angles, accurate color and a great bright-room picture. It’s compatible with both major HDR formats, and HDR image quality is better than last year. Its striking design features a super-slim panel.
The Bad: The less expensive LG OLEDB7A has the same image quality.
The Bottom Line: The LG C7 is the best overall TV we’ve ever tested, but the nearly identical B7A is a superior value
#1 LG OLEDE7P series: There are several reasons why this baby ranks as our top choice! It may still have the same picture as LG’s other OLED TVs, but the E7 is definitely an upgrade: striking design, amazing picture, intense color, perfect black, picture-on-glass styling, Active HDR with Dolby vision along with Dolby Atmos support. This plethora of greatness may come at a price, but it’s worth it!
The Good: With the exception of other 2017 OLED TVs, the LG E7 outperforms every other TV we’ve tested. It delivers perfect black levels, wide viewing angles, accurate color and a great bright-room picture. It’s compatible with both major HDR formats, and HDR image quality is better than last year. Its striking design features a super-slim panel and glass edges.
The Bad: It has the same image quality as less expensive LG OLED TVs.
The Bottom Line: Unless you have even more money than the typical OLED TV shopper, you should choose the less expensive version of this TV.
So…what are you waiting for? Come visit Custom Audio Video’s Showroom to see these TV’s in action!
