I just bought one of these. The panels on the Sony TV's are supposed to be some of the best... Mine isn't set up and installed yet, so I can't really give any actual feedback on it right now. The Sony 900 series is pretty nice, but their OLED panels are amazing.
 
The Samsung QLED TV's looked great but they wanted a bit too much... and that 82" model you are looking at didn't really look as nice as the other 80-85" panels they had next to them. I'd love a 9 series QLED from Samsung, especially since they can do 4K @ 120Hz. I didn't really think I would care much about the blacks when watching TV, but on these huge panels... It's very noticeable when you have a panel this large. That's what made me start looking towards Sony. -- With Samsung I feel like I know i'm going to get a decent user experience though... so if the smart TV interface is a factor for you, you should probably stick to Samsung.

The LG Nano Cell 86" TV they had was probably the best picture I saw when I was up there, but the price was $3200 the day I went shopping... If it were at the price it is now, I would have probably went for it.
 
If you have a Best Buy or any kind of electronics place that will carry these large panels, I highly recommend getting out to one of those stores and take a look at them to see what you want.Luckily I had a Nebraska Furniture Mart next to me and they display like 16 different TV's that are 80"+. Where Best Buy had a few, but not that many.

@ RainStryke
 
OLEDs do have great pictures; but, life & burn are reasons I avoid them.  I read that they are Best in dark rooms & ambient rooms are best served by LED
 
Too many stations have their logo constant On the screen ..... gerrrr & News station banners
 
Ive got a few choices & an in person view is the next step - thank you for sharing your observations - might go 75 inch if 83 looks washed
 
I also like the 9 series ...& 900 8K .... except the price $$$$$$
 
These Q7D have nice features: Direct Full Array 4X, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, 120 Hz, Motion Rate 240
 
Samsung link 82 inch Q7D
 
 
Do you plan on wall mounting your TV ?
 



@ z999z3mystorys
 
thank you for your reply, Yes - compression is a concern - I've seen artifacts that repeat when I backup the DVR
 
- I noticed the new Nvidia shield & AI upscaling  plan B for sure
 
- OK so your remote is ..... not a smooth experience ... is it a constant issue ... does Auto function OK
 
Comcast DVR box, Denon AVR-X3300W Receiver [On/Off & Volume] & ... new TV is all I want to control ... I can deal with TV on its own control
      

Delirious
I have a Q7 series and absolutely love it.  I have the 75 inch version. No problems whatsoever with light from the windows during the day.   It has a smart hub that senses all my peripherals.   Picture is breathtaking.  I would get at least a 75.   The hub and the single small line that goes up to the TV makes cable management a piece of cake.   The only thing I wish I had is native picture frame pictures built into the OS like the next series has.   Which I think came out a year later.  I've had mine a little over a year.   Fast action movies do great.   Color quality is the best I've ever had.   If it ever breaks,  I would replace it in a heartbeat.    Prices are really good now on Q series.  

 
Thank you for the feedback
 
I was looking at the 75 inch screen ones first - then my wife asks: What about this 82 inch one  ? I was shocked I'm like OK but the Q7D is better
 
Did not think she would go for a 82 inches screen.  You know the typical answer when talking new TV is : Whats wrong with this TV ?
 
So the good news is I just need to pull the trigger ...... and hope the Black Friday specials do not beat this price or offer a better TV for the same price
 


I need to get to the store & evaluate the picture quality firsthand
 
 
Anyone have words of Wisdom - about Calibration for the screen ?

Good point - distance from seating
 
Primary seating is say 12 - 15 ft depends where one sits -- Secondary seating in the great room @ 25 ft .... kitchen even farther
 
edit found these:
The science behind our TV size and distance calculator
cnet How big a TV should I buy?
 
 
 
I've been Debating delivery options:  #3 seems the easiest, I'm not in a rush
 
1) enclosed trailer (torsion axles) - still not the smoothest ride < 22 miles
 
2) Borrowing a friends "bus" the rear door would be perfect for loading, though I would need help loading that high up
 
3) Paid delivery to inside the house / free delivery - if I have to have the store ship the TV to me

Anyone have any thoughts on the wall mount ? 
 
I have no idea if I'll need the full motion type - just thought I would keep my options open
 
PMX700
Full Motion TV Mount – Pro Series
TV Size 42″ – 100″
Max Weight 150 lb (68 kg)
Supports VESA 200×100 – 700×500
Extends 2.6″ – 31″ (6.6cm – 79.5cm)
Horizontal Offset 22″ (55.8cm) of total offset
 

TOOLLESS TILT MECHANISM

Effortlessly tilt your TV 12° forward or 3° backward with the PMX700’s newly designed toolless tilt mechanism.
 

SWIVELS UP TO 180 DEGREES

Achieve the best viewing angle regardless of where you’re sitting by swivelling your TV up to 90 degrees left or right, depending on screen size.

SLEEK CABLE MANAGEMENT

Four cable management raceways located on the bottom of each arm help to keep your viewing area tidy.




 
Product weight: 44.5 lb

today I'm trying to make a trip to the local stores & see what these Screens look like in person

yeah, that's what I got.  the one that pulls out a few inches. 

Ordered from Sam's Club
 
 
Free 5 yr Samsung Warranty


Free delivery (Plus members)
 
3x Cash Rewards* for Plus Members ---> Cash back TV 3x promo = 6%
 
& even get the CC rebate
 
 

don't remember the cost but I believe I have the samsung no gap wall mount which does allow me to pull out the tv

Thanks for all the Help guys
 
Now I need to learn about Calibrating the screen next. 
 
Does anyone know of a Good App that lets a newer cell phone do this ? (Samsung Note 8)
 
What is a good inexpensive kit - if such a thing exists ?
 
 This look interesting:  How to Calibrate Your TV   &   Why TV Calibration Matters
 
Title updated again added Calibration & edit to fit title limit

Cool GTX
This looks promising - though the wall mount looks a little small - may need to put plywood on the wall first to span two studs

Samsung    WMN5870XR Large Size Full-Tilt Wall Mount (76”+) 

Full-Tilt Wall Mount Designed for use with 2017-2019 76" & above Samsung TVs. Tilts 10 to 15 Degrees. Swivels Left and Right 20 Degrees.

That's the one I have.  I used heavy duty anchors at the four corners and made sure the center eyelets was secured into a stud.  It wont move and you won't need any modification.   Just make sure you find the stud, use the center eyelets to secure beafy screws and washers.    That one allows the TV to sit pretty flat to the wall, and you can pull the whole tv out if you need to and tilt.  But any Tilting with a tv that size makes me nervous.   

Wall mount arrived today ... that was fast
 
TV looks to be Tuesday ....

Cool GTX
TV delivery - now moved to Thursday  .... sigh

Nice! -- Make sure to really test it out when you get it. The wife and I have been watching a ton of Star Trek DS9 and I started to notice some odd backlight bleed through the whole panel. I found a black screen video to test on youtube and noticed it was really bad. It's going back on Monday and i'll get the next model up in replacement.

thanks RainStryke, I'll try that test
 
Still waiting for that pre-delivery Call 1/2 Hr before delivery by 4 ........ the day is getting late, at least it is above 40 again

Anything new?