"anyone with experience with the lower end of the 85" range?"
I've been looking around for an 85 or larger. I've learned a little bit by watching the very good YouTube reviews.
The bottom line is where will you use the TV. Bright room, dark room, windows... If you need a brighter tv or for gaming etc... then you can choose.
It seems the reviews are very critical, much like people here about audio. Nothing wrong with it, they are fans of optimal equipment. I say go look at it and if it looks good to you, then it's good. Doesn't matter if it only has 800 nits instead if 1200 nits etc etc...
Personally, I think the Sony 900H is a very good buy. Roughly $2000 at Costco or anywhere. Doesn't really need calibrating. The colors are great out of the box, 85 inches and it's a Sony.
Good luck
I've been looking around for an 85 or larger. I've learned a little bit by watching the very good YouTube reviews.
The bottom line is where will you use the TV. Bright room, dark room, windows... If you need a brighter tv or for gaming etc... then you can choose.
It seems the reviews are very critical, much like people here about audio. Nothing wrong with it, they are fans of optimal equipment. I say go look at it and if it looks good to you, then it's good. Doesn't matter if it only has 800 nits instead if 1200 nits etc etc...
Personally, I think the Sony 900H is a very good buy. Roughly $2000 at Costco or anywhere. Doesn't really need calibrating. The colors are great out of the box, 85 inches and it's a Sony.
Good luck