Vizio Introduces 80-Inch Smart TV for $4,000 (1 Viewer)

[schan1269]

Sell that one...unless you really just want the excuse to replace the Denon.

 

[TonyD]

I have the current Denon up on craigslist and Amazon so if it sells then I can use that money towards a new one.

Wouldnt mind an up to date Denon.

Changes to the line I have seen are added fronts High and wide and removal of some surround outs.
Also 4K upscaling, which I probably wont need and 3D pass through.

Oddly it seems that some of the ci Line that was introduced early this year has already been discontinued with less features.
I can get a avr3313ci for $800 and it has all the features of the newer avr3000 version.

 

[Gregg Loewen]

fun stuff! (always fun to upgrade).
Hope it isnt hurting the pocket book too much.

 

[Ted Van Duyn]

Did anybody consider the Sharps? At least they wont break down 30 days after the end of warranty.

Does Vizio have a bad reputation?

 

[schan1269]

Does Vizio have a bad reputation?

The worst reputation of all 2nd tier brands. There are 3rd tier that make better stuff.Although, I would hope Vizio finds a way to throw some semblance of quality into a $4000 product.I'm frankly surprised Vizio(as a brand) is still around. This has to be twice as long as every other brand the guy has brought to market.Anybody remember MAG?That was the first craptastic.Edit:It was MAG, not AOC.

 

[Type A]

The worst reputation of all 2nd tier brands. There are 3rd tier that make better stuff.Although, I would hope Vizio finds a way to throw some semblance of quality into a $4000 product.I'm frankly surprised Vizio(as a brand) is still around. This has to be twice as long as every other brand the guy has brought to market.Anybody remember MAG?That was the first craptastic.Edit:It was MAG, not AOC.

I find your opinion on Vizio interesting Sam. As such a staunch Onkyo supporter you'll be the first to mention their industry-leading market share and how their AVRs fly off shelves. But when it comes to Vizio, and their same industry-leading market share, it's more about "craptastic" and youre surprised theyre still around. Why the disparity? I only ask because Vizio reviews reflect more their market share and not so much your opinion of craptastic.

 

[schan1269]

Gregg shares the same opinion I do. He probably has more insight into the ODM that makes Vizio's stuff.

 

[TonyD]

The Vizio M line is getting good reviews and word of mouth.

 

[Ted Van Duyn]

At least they haven't had a lawsuit thrown at them like what happened to Samsung. But if there's anything about Vizio that potential buyers of their product may not know, I would like to know as much as possible. I've read good reviews of their products, but I'm open to a second opinion.

 

[Gregg Loewen]

When ever a manufacturer targets the bottom tier of consumers, you will have products that will fail often and early.

 

[Ted Van Duyn]

When ever a manufacturer targets the bottom tier of consumers, you will have products that will fail often and early.

And what is the "bottom tier" of consumers? Is there a better alternative to Vizio's 80 TV"?

 

[schan1269]

Sharp AquosA projectorIf you want to spend "big bucks"Panny professional 85"

 

[Type A]

And what is the "bottom tier" of consumers? Is there a better alternative to Vizio's 80 TV"?

Heres their "bottom tier" status, according to The Katz anyway...

http://reviews.cnet.com/best-led-tvs/

Heres evidence of their reliability, according to Consumer Reports and JD Power anyway...

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2009/05/vizio-the-new-top-selling-lcd-tv-brand-and-a-fairly-reliable-one-too/index.htm

http://store.vizio.com/en-ca/news/vizio-receives-highest-in-customer-satifcation-with-hdtcs-ranking-from-jd-power-and-associates

 

[TonyD]

Got the tv yesterday. Spent a good portion of last night setting it up and adjusting the video settings. There is a ton of possible settings on this tv. Still a lot of work to do to get it right.Plugged the Directv reviewer and bluray in direct so I could check out some 3D and it looked terrific. Only sampled Oz and a a couple of 3D channels on sat tv. Now need to get a receiver so I can pass through the signal. Looking at the Denon 3313.Appears that Denon released this item this year and it's already discontinued for a newer model and line.

 

[Gregg Loewen]

hey Tony
What speakers will you be mating your receiver with ?

 

[TonyD]

I have been using a set of Klipsch rf-3 for about 14 years now. Still going strong.

 

[schan1269]

He's making sure your speakers are 6ohm>The xx13 are notorious for puking on

 

[Gregg Loewen]

hi guys

I didn't realize that we had this thread going.

Here is a link to a 80" vizio that I calibrated a few days ago:

http://www.hometheaterforum.com/topic/326455-vizio-m801d-a3-80-inch-led-panel-discussion/

Not a bad display.....strongly consider adding a DVDO duo video processor and professional video calibration if you desire image fidelity / accuracy.

 

[TonyD]

Costco has a $600 coupon in thier flyer for October