The main trend this year – permission. We’re not talking about the fact that you can expand the diet, but a luxurious new TVs. Buying a TV – a risky business, but we have carried out for you all the preparatory work, picking up the best models in each price category.

32-inch Sony KDL-32W706B $ 500

Demand for large TVs (with a diagonal of 50 inches) is growing every year, but the small TV and do not lose popularity. Not everyone will have enough space for the bulky monster, and even if you are of the lucky ones, Sony may be useful to you for a second room.

Unlike many competitors in the equivalent KDL-32W706B applied panel with Full HD resolution and a matrix size of 1920 × 1080 pixels. This model Sony exclusively balanced picture and realistic color – be it skin tones, bright colors or monotonous faded objects. In addition to high-contrast detail worth noting a bright white color and deep blacks. Benefits panel with the original Full HD become apparent if you look closely at the transfer motion. And good material in standard definition. And essential TV and film “Die Hard 2” from the DVD impressive balance and precise detail.

As with all models of Sony, ergonomics in this TV at height – including colorful and logical application SideView, much more comfortable than the standard electronic program. In KDL-32W706B multiple connections. Service Sony Entertainment Network is responsible for the “smart” content, programs delayed viewing, video on demand and so on. Externally, this TV is very good; his thin tapered frame with elegant metal or silver trim immediately sets it apart from the usual black plastic TV. And even the sound is much better than most rivals.

KDL-32W706B – the undisputed leader in this popular size range.

In terms of figures

• Diagonal: 32 inches
• The matrix size: 1920×1080 pixels
• HDMI-inputs: 4
• USB-Ports: 2
• 3D: No
• Dimensions (VSHG): 43x73x6 cm
• Weight: 7.9 kg

40-inch Sony KDL-40W605B $ 750

In the segment of the TV with a diagonal of 40 inches over the past few months there were many different models. Facilities and quality of TV in this price range has never been so high. Why we chose Sony KDL-40W605B?

This TV gives the impression immediately after unpacking. Even before go into the General Settings menu, you will appreciate the energy and elaborate images. Even the darkest scenes full of details, even the most vivid scenes are full of the finest halftones. The color palette – the rich and lovely, but it is completely natural, skin tones especially convincing. Motion is transmitted stable, clear outlines. All these advantages are not unique content with a resolution of 1080p, but also requires scaling.

Ergonomics and a set of connections KDL-40W605B would look great in any price range, not to mention so modest. In the list of inputs – four HDMI, two USB-ports, a built-in Wi-Fi and a digital HD-tuner; network connection provides access to the magnificent portal Music and Video Unlimited and services such as Netflix, iPlayer, YouTube, and many others. Remote control – nice and logical, on-screen menu – clear and detailed. The sound is not quite perfect, but much better than most flat-panel TVs; it conveys highly detailed, as well as the purity and clarity of the vote.

Excellent image, functionality, usability, appearance, workmanship and very good price – due to these advantages of the Sony TV has become the most interesting in this size category.

In terms of figures

• Diagonal: 40 inches
• The matrix size: 1920 × 1080 pixels
• HDMI-inputs: 4
• USB-Ports: 2
• 3D: No
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 56 × 93 × 9 cm
• Weight: 7.9 kg

48-inch Samsung UE48H6400 $ 720

Where to begin the test? Winner of the award, the winner Super test, “Product of the Year 2014” – these are just some of the awards, which Samsung UE48H6400 awarded in recent months. So our today’s review of the best TV of the world would be incomplete without this truly stellar model.

Crisp, clean, extremely detailed images (especially in HD-formats), a surprisingly high quality for this price range, captivates from the first moment. The impeccably balanced color palette of different depth, sophistication and vigor.

Excellent contrast and minimal noise emphasize a high quality of work of active 3D-system Samsung. In standard definition (DVD or ester transfer) UE48H6400 heroically monitors the noise level and provides a smooth motion.

Impressive looks like everything but the views on the claw-like stand apart, but all will appreciate the large number of connectors, smart features, remote controls, quality 3D and more.

The range of services timeshifting most competitors is limited; Samsung has a lot of them – BBC iPlayer, 4oD, Demand 5 and a rare ITV Player.

And even the sound is pretty good – is not often you can say about the flat TV, regardless of its price.

Samsung TV will give odds to any of our competitors; to its detailed and natural picture attached tempting price. In this price range and with a diagonal measurement of this you will not find anything better.

In terms of figures

• Diagonal: 48 inches
• The matrix size: 1920 × 1080 pixels
• HDMI-inputs: 4
• USB-Ports: 3
• 3D: Active
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 63 × 109 × 5 cm
• Weight: 11.9 kg

55-inch Bang & Olufsen BeoVision Avant 55 $ 9700

There are premium class, and is the true luxury. We think this concept is associated more with the feelings that the product is in its holder, as well as the quality of his work (including a great image). And in this respect Avant 55 can give a hundred points to all its premium competitors.

This 55-inch TV can be one of the samples 4K-technology, but to fully appreciate its splendor, it is necessary to familiarize with all its attributes. Stylish metal casing looks very attractive. Aluminum remote control – thoughtful, powerful and balanced. In comparison, many others are asking straight to the basket.

After installing Avant, 55 to the desired position on the elegant motorized swivel stand (it will add to the price another $ 2300) it goes down the AC. In fact, it’s built soundbar with eight speakers and amplifier with 60 watts; its sound disgrace virtually all other flat TV. It even has a built-processor surround speakers distributing signals.

It is sad that 55 Avant not support 4K content from Netflix, but also ordinary HD- and SD-video it looks amazing. This is one of the coolest, high-quality and exciting TV that we have seen.

In terms of figures

• Diagonal: 55 inches
• The matrix size: 3840 × 2160 pixels
• HDMI-inputs: 6
• USB-Ports: 2
• 3D: Active
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 71 × 129 × 10 cm
• Weight: 55 kg

55-inch LG 55EC930V $ 2600

Just a year ago for $ 10,000, you could buy a TV, markedly inferior to LG with its curved OLED-screen TV. Today, a quarter of that price you can get the trendy device. As a result of these simple calculations, your hand itself will be pulled from his pocket, and the image quality will further strengthen your resolve.

LG 55EC930V – a magnificent example of modern TV, and it becomes clear before turning it on. Whether you believe in the benefits of a curved screen in front of a flat or not, one can not deny that he was very handsome. Frame extremely narrow, and OLED-screen – unusually thin.

Another of the advantages of OLED – is the lack of illumination that produces very deep blacks, like a plasma TV, without blurring shaded objects: they are extremely detailed, contrast, extremely high. Picture the LG is very clean and almost devoid of noise. Energetic white and bright colors immediately catch the eye; even without switching to the 3D image is literally “out” of the curved screen to the viewer.

The kit includes two remote control: the standard “shovel” Magic Remote and fun in the form of a banana, to control the cursor on the screen by detecting movement of the wearer. WebOS, platform Smart TV – one of the most comfortable; it lacks only support resolution 4K. But when you consider that the content in this format is still very small, and the beginning of his translation is not yet defined, it is not such a serious drawback. For those who prefer a full immersion, LG will present a rare combination of technology, quality and price.

In terms of figures

• Diagonal:, 55 inches
• The matrix size: 1920 × 1080 pixels
• HDMI-inputs: 4
• USB-Ports: 3
• 3D: Passive
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 72 × 123 × 8 cm
• Weight: 14.4 kg

55-inch Samsung UE55HU7200 $ 1580

To evaluate all the splendor of this TV standard 4K Ultra HD, you do not need a hundred percent vision. And do not have to turn out his pockets at the Samsung UE55HU7200 more than affordable price.

55 inches – a serious diagonal size, but not overly large. Once the TV has received awards last year, its value has decreased. But the main difference from competitors – not the price, and effective combination of image quality and workmanship, online features, design, and ergonomics.

Naturally, it is best to look the material in its original format 4K and streaming content from Netflix. All the most important characteristics of the image (contrast, color palette, detail, clarity circuits) are flawless, the motion is transmitted very smoothly; picture UE55HU7500 fully captures the viewer. 4K-TVs have to spend a lot of effort to scale content in Full HD and even more so in standard definition, but the Samsung admire coherence and cogency: picture with Blu-ray-discs in 1080p gorgeous, ethereal TV – very good.

Facilities UE55HU7500 is consistent with price range: 3D ( a pair of active shutter glasses included), 4 HDMI-connector, three USB-ports, thoughtful five-page interface, satellite and digital HD-tuners – in short, everything you need. Like most flat panel TV, Samsung can not boast particularly full and exciting sound, but with this trouble can be overcome with the help of the soundbar, sound stand or 5.1-channel system. Believe me – it’s worth a great image.

In terms of figures

• Diagonal: 55 inches
• The matrix size: 3840 × 2160 pixels
• HDMI-input 4
• USB-ports 3
• 3D Active
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 71 × 123 × 4 cm
• Weight 18 kg

65-inch Samsung UE65HU7500 $ 3000

TVs with a curved screen like not all. If you are looking for a new flat TV with support for 4K and with a diagonal of 65 inches, the best choice – it’s Samsung UE65HU7500. We tested this model in August last year, and it was the first 4K-TV, we have received the highest score.

Some similar models focus on a picture in 4K, some sacrificing picture quality in Full HD and SD. However, Samsung has managed to provide the perfect balance. All eight million pixels of the content in its original format 4K find the best use; series “Breaking Bad” with the portal Netflix delights texture of objects. The image is clean and clear, with a minimum of noise. Color perfectly balanced, they became less flashy than previous models of Samsung. However, the picture can not be accused of excessive and restraint; She is very energetic, but not enough to bother my eyes. Image in HD – as clear and detailed. The film “American Hustle” on Blu-ray-drive quite charming. Liveliness and brightness of the picture are combined with natural and convincing tones. Highlighting smooth, black color is excellent.

In addition, Samsung TV is nice and easy to deal with. He has two remote control, including “smart” to control the cursor by using the motion sensor. He is responsive and pleasant to use. The Range of smart features impressive; they can be controlled by means of a convenient and elaborated menu system, access to on-demand content and paid services – simple and fast. This is a sample of first-class television.

In terms of figures

• Diagonal: 65 inches
• The matrix size: 3840 × 2160 pixels
• HDMI-inputs: 4
• USB-Ports: 3
• 3D: Active
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 83 × 145 × 4 cm
• Weight: 24.6 kg

65 inch Sony KD-65S9005B $ 5400

Sony has released in 4K-sector curved TVs late, but this beauty was worth the wait. This TV slightly smaller bend over competitors; this was done in order to improve the picture when viewing at an angle or distance. With a normal distance, it seems almost flat. He has a very effective design, and the curvature of the screen stylishly combined with rounded ends.

Rounded sections at the ends of the TV – it really sets the speaker, and thanks to them KD-65S9005B boasts excellent sound quality. He is able to process the signal in Dolby Digital and DTS independently and provide virtual surround sound on the built-in 4.2-channel system. It creates an impressive spacious sound – weighty and vigorous, with accentuated dialogs in the center of the acoustic field. All these innovations would be useless if the image quality was average, but the picture Sony deserves the loudest epithets. 4K digital content from Netflix is great. Incredibly high detail, clarity, and realism – is beyond praise. The series “House of Cards” seems a fragment of real life. The colors are rich and natural; deep blacks and bright, vibrant white dynamically fit together.

Transfer movement has always been strong point models Sony, and KD-65S9005B not behind fellow: fast moving objects can be seen clearly and precisely, long spans of the camera – a stable and clear. And Blu-ray-discs, and television with HD-channels are very good.

This is an extremely high-quality TV, a cut above the average 4K-model. Consider curved screen just as a nice bonus.

In terms of figures

• Diagonal: 65 inches
• The matrix size: 3840 × 2160 pixels
• HDMI-inputs: 4
• USB-Ports: 3
• 3D: Active
• Dimensions (H × W × D): 87 × 156 × 12 cm
• Weight: 40.7 kg

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Luxury – a quality rarely inherent TVs. Even the model class High End renowned brands such as Samsung and Panasonic, no more than hint at it. Of course, the equipment and support the most advanced technologies in the flagship TV at the height of luxury but they are not related. We think this concept is associated more with the feelings that the product is in its holder, as well as with the quality of his work. Bang & Olufsen has it understands.

TV BeoVision Avant 55 supports a resolution of 4K, but it is primarily draws attention to it. First of all, striking elegant motorized stand. And this is not a joke; strict metal programmable stand (cost nothing at all – $ 1800) makes it possible with the grace of a ballerina deploy a television in the desired position; several of its engines allow rotate and lift the base on which the TV. Pretentious? And how! But also convenient if you are to watch TV, sit in a room for it in one place, then the other.

After switching off the TV set rack to its original position, freeing a little more space in the room. At B & O also has a motorized wall bracket, which performs similar operations, and is exactly the same.

List of motorized objects does not end there: after installing Avant 55 to the desired position of its dynamics fall down. In fact, it’s built soundbar. It employed as many as eight heads, each of which is equipped with a 60-watt amplifier – namely, three tweeter, three midrange speaker and two woofers. B & O is renowned for the quality of the sound of their television sets, and looking at this intricate design, it is easy to understand why.

When you turn on the TV unit acoustics BeoVision goes down – very unusual decision, and it is not just for beauty: an eight-speaker sound is excellent

The company also understands that regardless of the quality of manufacture of the TV (in this case, it is great, especially good metal case) the main point of contact for the user is remote. Surprisingly, many manufacturers have completely forgotten about it. B & O always takes this into account in the design.

Ideal pultUzky aluminum housing remote control that accompanied the BeoVision Avant 55 – thoughtful, powerful and balanced. When compared to many others asked him straight to the basket.

Remote control models of premium quality is not always good, but it is amazingly ergonomic BeoVision

But that’s not all. If you’re buying other TV lug them home and you will have to connect yourself with Avant 55 is different. Seller will make the installation of it, though, and for an additional fee, the amount of which will depend on the workload. Nevertheless, we recommend not to neglect this opportunity, because a lot of the TV settings and features, and if you are not familiar with them thoroughly, it’s easy to miss something right.

Smart motorized stand, luxury remote control and effectively block retractable speakers combined with stylish looks make sure to reach for many wallets. However, we need more. Having carefully considered the list of characteristics, we were worried.

This TV has only connectors HDMI v1.4, limiting the frequency of the received signal in the format of 4K only 30 frames per second. Furthermore, no built-decoding HEVC, which excludes the reproduction of 4K with Netflix.

So, B & O launches 4K-TV, unable to connect to the only source of 4K. Not the most sensible solution! And if you find an external network player that can perform the function of a mediator, its quality will be limited only by the presence of older HDMI-inputs.

In a sense, this is an own goal. Probably, the company’s engineers with that sooner or later the right – at least we hope so. Make any restrictions 4K format refuse to buy? Frankly, hardly.

For many years the vast majority of available material is still in HD and SD. The most important thing to evaluate the quality of reproduction of video standards, Avant and 55 did not disappoint us.

The film “It” on Blu-ray-drive admire the quality of the image. BeoVision creates a vivid and compelling picture with rich, but accurate color palette. Such complex objects like skin tone, very finely worked; more saturated colors, such as green grass and blue sky, masterfully executed.

The detail is excellent; the contours of objects clear, long slow camera rides exceptionally stable.

The film “Thor 2: The Kingdom of Darkness” delights contrast. Avant 55 perfectly possible to mix dark and light elements in one frame.

A plurality of connectors are located next to the TV stand with support

LCD panel with backlight end perfectly recreates the rich black color, no smoothing parts dark. Few of the competitors is only as perfect balance. Bright objects also worked out perfectly – for example, the sun’s rays in a dark space admire many nuances.

We proceed to the 3D format in the face of “Guardian of Time” by Martin Scorsese. The opening scene of the film, in which the camera flies over the city and across the railway platform, extremely convincing. Clear picture delights depth. Sometimes the image appears more like a series of two-dimensional images than on the world volume, but it is stable and active 3D – a very pleasant during prolonged viewing. Glasses are not included and are sold separately for $ 150 per couple; TV at this price depressing their absence.

As to the quality of the display 4K, then the starting material in this format is still very small, and at Netflix unavailability of us are only demos B & O, depicting plants, skyscrapers, beaches and castles. They look wonderful; no more meaningful than ever before, but visually sumptuous. Even almost buried in the TV, you will see a clear, clean image. Vivid, bright colors look quite natural contours of the objects are faultless.

The transfer of motion stability, especially in the video where the camera flies over the sights of London. After viewing inappropriate restrictions even more sorrowful.

4K TV format is not too good for the material in standard definition – the processor has to “guess” 19 pixels from the image Avant 20. But 55 we love. The picture in the film “Stoker” on DVD is somewhat blurred in fast motion, but overall quite pleasant.

While watching TV in SD, this effect is also visible; but the color palette and contrast in height. When you switch to HD-channels are doing smoothly. Clean and clear image only slightly spoils the screen noise.

As to the sound quality of the notorious “remote” system, it is excellent, as one would expect. It does not replace a full-fledged multi-channel kit, but much better than most of the other TV. It has an inherent highly detailed and expressive dynamics ensures accurate emotional content of the vote.

But that’s not all that can be said about the sound. B & O TV is equipped with a built-in 7.1-channel processor that supports a considerable number of surround formats, in addition to Dolby Atmos. Connect to Avant 55 from a variety of sets of speakers, and it will turn into a home theater hub. When properly configured, you can program the TV speakers so that they changed position by changing the position of the TV; This is very true step.

As to the smart functions, it is particularly clever not call them; except BBC iPlayer and YouTube, almost nothing. The Company may reasonably argue that any modern Blu-ray-player or other source is happy to share their capabilities; Nevertheless, their lack of shame. There is also a built-in music services – Spotify and Deezer.

In summary, we are saddened by way of implementing 4K much more than a lack of smart features, and the price is too high. However, this is offset by a magnificent picture in HD and quite decent display of standard definition material, as well as superb sound quality and the ability to add speakers to form a full-fledged multi-channel system.

Not to mention the high class of this TV. It differs from all others in everything – from the remote control and motorized stand up well thought-out menu organization. This is one of the coolest TV that we have seen, and such things are never cheap.

Make up your mind, if you are looking for a luxury TV and are willing to part with a round sum

Special features: perfect remote and unusual motorized stand

Price: $ 8600

Rating: 4

FOR: Luxury design, design and decoration; stunning image from any source; great sound; 7.1-channel processor; excellent remote control

CONS: Limited format 4K; little smart features

VERDICT: BeoVision is expensive and is not without flaws, but we still want it

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