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I returned the subsequent day and the obvious points had been gone, however the TV's lack of distinction and black ranges in comparison with final yr's wonderful QN90C (8/10, WIRED Recommends) satisfied me I wasn't getting the total image. Had been (actually). Some coworkers additionally stated it appeared nice once they watched TV earlier this month. As such, I’m reserving judgment till a full assessment is completed.
What I can say is that the TV confirmed the identical wonderful off-axis viewing that put its predecessor forward of many backlit LED and QLED TVs, and I anticipate it to as soon as once more be a category in its personal proper when the ultimate model arrives. Will probably be a prime contender. Nonetheless, Samsung has its work reduce out for it this yr, as opponents are promising massive issues, together with large upgrades to lower-priced fashions like Hisense's U8N and TCL's QM8 in comparison with final yr. Double their peak brightness (or extra). This could make for an thrilling QLED show in 2024.
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Samsung's Body TVs have at all times been about type greater than efficiency, although they've supplied sufficient 4K expertise to grow to be a preferred mainstay. That's what makes the brand new Music Body Speaker such an fascinating addition to the get together. These are designed as standalone wi-fi audio system and extensions to Samsung TVs and soundbars on Q-Symphony. The query on our minds forward of CES 2024 is, do they give the impression of being good?
In my temporary time with a few them the reply, considerably surprisingly, is sure. The stable bass offered by the twin woofers alongside the again panel give the sound some solidity and energy, whereas the midrange and treble drivers are suitably clear and interesting, if not pristine. That is higher than you would possibly anticipate from image frames that scatter sound by small folds on their sides.
The Music Frames will be positioned on stands or mounted on the wall, and we solely bought to listen to them within the former place the place their sound was free to increase into the low frequencies. Nonetheless, I got here away impressed by their clear and accessible sound and I sit up for listening to extra.

