If you’re looking to buy an absolutely massive new television, LG is launching a range of Direct View LED (DVLED) Extreme Home Cinema models ranging in size from 81 to 325-inches.
Aimed at “affluent consumers,” the DVLED TVs running webOS will be offered in both 16:9 models (up to 325-inches) and Ultra Stretch video wall-style 32:9 installations (up to 196-inches), which are perfect for viewing multiple video sources at once (think Back to the Future Part II only on a much larger screen). The resolutions offered will also vary with size, and ranges from 2K up to 8K.
It’s not surprising to find LG deciding to bypass stores for this new range of TVs. Instead, a custom-installation dealer program will be introduced, with over thirty display size and resolution combinations planned. The installation will include an on-site LG field engineer and a twice-yearly visit from LG for the first three years to check the health of the display. There’s also a Connected Care subscription allowing your new TV to be monitored remotely.
“This truly is the supercar of home display technologies, offering hand-constructed quality and performance that appeals to those with luxury lifestyles who want something that is not only immersive, but also highly exclusive,” said Dan Smith, LG Electronics USA’s vice president in charge of DVLED displays. “LG DVLED Extreme Home Cinema Display technology is rated to last 100,000 hours before reaching half-life, meaning that it could deliver stunning visuals for over 10 years.
According to CNET, the technology for many of these DVLED models is actually MicroLED with a pixel pitch of 0.9mm, but some models are 1.2mm or 1.5mm pixel pitch which doesn’t class as MicroLED. The brightness of the displays is around 1,200 nits, and while the price per model hasn’t been shared yet, the high-end 8K 325-inch TV will cost a cool $1.7 million.
