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Between 1080p and 480i? Have you never watched old video/shows on an HDTV? The difference is stark.


All the time, and unless the images are next to each other you don't really notice unless you're looking for it. Not because there isn't a big difference, but because you just don't really care that much unless it is called to your attention.


I've found pixel-count improvements stop mattering for me somewhere around DVD quality for a lot of content. I can tell the difference between that and 1080P, but stop caring once I'm actually watching the show/film. For the occasional really beautifully-shot film or some very detailed action movies, I guess I might care a little. 1080P versus 4K, I don't notice the difference at all unless I'm deliberately looking for it. And that's even with a 55" screen at a fairly close viewing distance.

What does make a difference? Surround sound. I'd take 5.1 or up with DVD-quality picture over 4K with stereo any day, no hesitation.




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