This LG Electronics 55EG9600 55-inch 4K Ultra HD 3D Curved Smart OLED TV shows a lot of promise for the technology, LG Electronics 55EG9600 55-inch 4K Ultra HD 3D Curved Smart OLED TV is LG’s best 55-inch 4K Ultra HD TV. An OLED TV gives you many advantages over LCD and LED TVs. The black levels of LG Electronics 55EG9600 55-inch 4K Ultra HD 3D Curved Smart OLED TV are the best of all screen technologies. The viewing angles are fantastic, with no loss of contrast. Another advantage is speed, which is important when viewing fast moving action. LG Electronics 55EG9600 55-inch 4K Ultra HD 3D Curved Smart OLED TV is many times faster than LED and LCD displays (0.1 microseconds refresh). Perfect Black There are no backlights as each pixel is self illuminating. LG is the leader in OLED TVs. Not only is this an OLED TV, but also a 4K Ultra HD TV with over 8 million pixels of resolution. This is four times the resolution of Full HD, giving you a stunning sharp picture, even in 3D. Most TVs have a 3 color pixel. LG has added a fourth, a white sub-pixel to the conventional three colors (red, green and blue). The LG Electronics 55EG9600 55-inch 4K Ultra HD 3D Curved Smart OLED TV technology will enhance the color range and accuracy for more realistic colors. The curved screen will give you a more immersive viewing experience. The LG Electronics 55EG9600 55-inch 4K Ultra HD 3D Curved Smart OLED TV is a 3D TV as well and comes with 2 pairs of passive 3D Glasses. Watching 3D on a 4K OLED TV is a real treat. This LG Electronics 55EG9600 55-inch 4K Ultra HD 3D Curved Smart OLED TV includes both an HEVC(H.265) and VP9 decoder for 4K streaming video from online providers such as Netflix and Amazon.
The goods far outpace the bad on the LG Electronics 55EG9600 55-inch 4K Ultra HD 3D Curved Smart OLED TV and I am very happy for my purchase:
- TV passes Dolby 5.1 via optical out only for streamed sources. And sources inputted via HDMI get converted to PCM. Fix is to direct audio sources direct to your amplifier per LG advice. Did not have this issue with Sony-so its a LG design issue. Several web based comments saying that LG dummies the input signal to PCM.
- I have seen observable improvement in picture sharpness, blacks and clarity with run time even during the 2 days since it was delivered. I would rate picture quality better than my Sony X900A 4K and I love the webs interface as compared to Sony.
- The “standard” setting for picture is as good as my Sony XBR900A, The only adjustment I made was a small increase in color setting (up 10) to perfect skin tones
- Build quality of TV is great. No pixel issues and no banding (first turned on 4/11/15). Color is accurate enough out of the box that I have nothing positive or negative to say about it. UHD Blu-Ray content still does not exist, so there is very little content that can actually be used to properly test the expanded color gamut OLED is capable of producing. For cable and traditional Blu-Ray, the TV has no trouble at all and the TV does not try to incorrectly apply a wide color gamut to broadcast television as I have seen Samsung plasmas do when set to "auto."
- Energy consumption is absolutely stellar for such a high-contrast display; it uses about 1/3 as much power as my 55" Panasonic VT60 while producing an image many times brighter. Further, it generates next to no heat compared to any comparable plasma and of course no buzzing.
- LG Electronics 55EG9600 55-inch 4K Ultra HD 3D Curved Smart OLED TV speaker sound is “tinny” with little bass. I use a LG soundbar as primary audio with my BOSE for movies. I would not be happy with the TV speakers-recognize I was used to the Sony x900A speaker system. The LG soundbar (NB5541) audio quality exceeds the Sony X900A speakers. The speakers are so-so. They're pretty respectable for built-in, but not at all what you expect when a venerable name like Harman/Kardon is involved. I have an actual Harman/Kardon stereo soundbar underneath this TV, ironically. The soundbar is quite possibly the best sounding on the market, the speakers in this TV on the other hand are far from it - my 11 year old SONY 34XBR960 CRT has better built-in speakers
- I was told to use the “standard setting” until breakin period is over (BB said 1 month)-well the “standard setting brightness exceeds the brightness of my Sony x900A with a Vivid setting
- No discernible motion issues and no banding issues with both broadcast and BluRay
- Blueray and 3D Bluray is exceptional. Much more depth and clarity, exceeding 3D experience in a theater. MUCH BETTER 3D than the Sony x900A which also is a passive 3D system
- The LG Electronics 55EG9600 55-inch 4K Ultra HD 3D Curved Smart OLED TV “sound link” system is not compatible with Sony version. I had to turn off the Sony HDMI control on my Sony BlueRay player or the LG OLED would not allow me to shift to another HDMI source when I turned off the BlueRay. I have the LG sound link ON as well as Auto power on, and all seems to be OK including the soundbar integration of volume control and power
- The LG apps are “skimpy” at best. Not a lot of selection as compared to Samsung or even Sony. The LG store allows you to download added items like Crackle. Of note, the present LG provided app for Amazon video on demand (streaming), does not support 4K for this EG9600 model. Amazon says they will be updating the app to make this model support 4K Amazon video. Also the new service “Ultraflix) is not supported on this TV (no app)
- Very hard for me to relate to other forum members as to picture technicals. I am happy with the quality and darks, and sharpness but again I am not a video tech person like others. I do not see any striping as others have complained about
- WebOS 2.0 and this year's updated remote control are also a sign that LG's ready to be taken more seriously as a player in high-end televisions. Samsung still has the best smart TV implementation by far, but I would go as far as to say LG has produced a more intuitive smart TV than Panasonic VIErA. However, the choice not to include an SD card slot seems a little unusual - this is standard equipment on all other comparable smart TVs.
- The LG Electronics 55EG9600 55-inch 4K Ultra HD 3D Curved Smart OLED TV guide does not update as to programming. It lists the channels but not the scheduled program,. So I will use the Comcast X1 guide vice LG guide
- This EG9600 only has 3 HDMI inputs. and since I use the ARC HDMI 2 for the soundbar, it limits by inputs. The LG soundbar has a HDMI input, but it does not pass thru the signal unless I change modes of the soundbar which shifts the TV back to internal speakers This new 2015 OLED from LG is an exceptional TV and the best I have ever owned.
LG Electronics 55EG9600 55-inch 4K Ultra HD 3D Curved Smart OLED TV Features
- *New 2015 Model
- OLED TV
- 4K Ultra HD
- Curved Screen
- 4th white sub-pixel
- Infinite Black
- Three HDMI Inputs
- Magic Remote
- Quad Core Processor
- MiraCast + MHL
- Internet Ready TV
- 3D TV (w/3D Glasses)
- 20 Watts Sound System
- Energy Star Certified
- Built-in WiFi
- WebOS 2.0 Smart
LG Electronics 55EG9600 55-inch 4K Ultra HD 3D Curved Smart OLED TV Description
The brilliance of OLED makes previously impossible performance a
reality. The ability to switch off individual pixels renders the blacks
truly black, creating an infinite contrast ratio. Its exquisite, nuanced
colors actually exceed the industry’s BT.709 standard, for more
natural, lifelike reproduction of all content. OLED provides super-clear
action and it can all be appreciated from a virtually unlimited viewing
angle.
LG Electronics 55EG9600 55-inch 4K Ultra HD 3D Curved Smart OLED TV Detailed and Specification
- Brand Name: LG
- Item Weight: 41.6 pounds
- Product Dimensions: 48.3 x 8.4 x 29.9 inches
- Item model number: 55EG9600
- Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
- Refresh Rate: Much faster than LCD and plasma TVs, OLED can refresh the image on screen in 0.1 microseconds
- Backlight: OLED does not require a backlight giving it deep blacks and making it extremely thin
- Smart Functionality: Yes - webOS 2.0, includes Magic Remote
