I have previously had a Camec 21" (overpriced) & Kogan 19" (cheap), both of which had tinny sound. Is there a better caravan suitable brand out there ?
Skipper....
Hetho said
09:24 PM Jun 16, 2016
We have a Sphere 21.5 inch, wall mounted and have great sound.
Happy with sound and picture quality.
Regards
Hetho
Aus-Kiwi said
10:23 PM Jun 16, 2016
Try a sound bar ? Made a heap of difference . Std speakers are rubbish even in half decent brands .
Yuglamron said
01:40 PM Jun 17, 2016
I'm with Aus-Kiwi a sound Bar. All sizes to suit the space available. Even with Virtual Surround Sound features.
To clarify all the old TV's were CRT, Cathode Ray Tube and had enough space for decent speakers. The LED's Etc are so thin they don't have room for a decent speaker hence the explosion in sound bars for modern TV's
Delta18 said
06:48 PM Jun 17, 2016
Wherever you choose to shop, Harvey Norman, JB HiFi or whatever, look for tv's with a Brick - transformer in the power line. If you can't see the power cord look at the Specs plate. Look for 12v input. Most flat screens under 22" are 12v.
Pick the most expensive or best specc'd one & try the sound.
You still may need a sound bar or speakers of some sort because the tvs are so thin the speakers generally face the rear. This distorts the sound. If you can find front facing speakers the sound will be better.
Cheers Neil
Aus-Kiwi said
11:41 PM Jun 17, 2016
The reason we bought a sound bar was we wanted to hear tv without being too loud . It's behind our head bed . Plus we have his and her TV's .. Lol . I watch sport . Mrs watches Vickings or Game of Throwns .. See what I mean !! Lol
Murraman said
12:08 AM Jun 18, 2016
I bought a changhong tv had a good picture power supply specs said it was 12v so just made up a lead for 12v. I use a fm transmitter to output sound from tv and use our rear stereo to play sound, works a treat for me.
stoney123 said
05:56 AM Jun 18, 2016
cheap brands have cheap tuna, get a good aerial to avoid dropouts.
Desert Dweller said
06:53 AM Jun 18, 2016
You're in a small confined area, who needs quality surround sound? For that matter who watches the total rubbish on TV?
Kev Pearce said
09:31 AM Jun 18, 2016
Don't know if it the "best" but we also have a Sphere which works fine.
Vince said
02:43 PM Jun 18, 2016
We have a 22" 12v Vivo works great 6 years old and was with van when bought.
I wired the the tv sound to the radio/CD combo speakers in the van at the back of the radio# which also works fine.
Cheers
Vince
macka17 said
06:12 PM Jun 18, 2016
Sharp are normally the best for quality and screens.
Recently though LG screens are pretty good and fitted to a few chinese tv.s.
TV is rubbish nowadays. nothing on.
I take T Box and connect when in range of Telstra. for the TV Rugby. Presto and catchup.
apart from that I have a 2 terra mobile hard with around 400 movies
adding to on a weekly basis through YouTube and Pirete bay.
Got fed up with these tiny tv's we use in vans.
Bought a 31in last month and just lay it on bed when Travelling.
There's no comparison.
Any cheaper tv you going to buy.
Look at it working in dealers first.
Some have terrible screens/colour clarity.
Then buy on net with authorised dealer for half the price.
cjt55 said
10:43 AM Jun 21, 2016
We just bought a 21.5 inch Sphere TV. Great sound and picture. No complaints.
aussie_paul said
11:50 AM Jun 21, 2016
cjt55 wrote:
We just bought a 21.5 inch Sphere TV. Great sound and picture. No complaints.
We have Sphere also and am quite happy with sound, NOT Hi Fi but good enough. We can play ours through the sound system BUT that pioneer sound system is too complicated for this mature aged old fella....
Aussie Paul.
Aus-Kiwi said
12:07 PM Jun 21, 2016
Sphere here too. Plus Kogan brand . I find the sound is better if you can pack the TV to wall or having solid sound to bounce off . Which is hard if you have movable bracket . Our (extension) speakers are very cheap . But being close we don't require loud speakers . The issue is to hear TV without going through camping ground etc . Low base for that reason ..
-- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Tuesday 21st of June 2016 12:47:05 PM
brickies said
12:46 PM Jun 21, 2016
Palasonic 12 volt with all the bells a whistles , Built in DVD Player , USB port .
Murraman said
10:25 PM Jun 26, 2016
I probably only watch the news on TV all the rest comes off a HD that I download, No adds perfect.
pollywaffle said
12:06 PM Sep 25, 2016
I need earphones to help my hearing, but they mute the TV - not good for my partner! is there a suitable model that can overcome this problem? Maybe the TV needs two audio outlets.
Happy travelling,
Pollywaffle
Aus-Kiwi said
12:41 PM Sep 25, 2016
If you can put up with wires . Some old computer speakers do fine . Just the small ones . Plug into AN outlet.
Who makes the best 12v Tv suitable for caravans.
I have previously had a Camec 21" (overpriced) & Kogan 19" (cheap), both of which had tinny sound. Is there a better caravan suitable brand out there ?
Skipper....
Happy with sound and picture quality.
Regards
Hetho
I'm with Aus-Kiwi a sound Bar. All sizes to suit the space available. Even with Virtual Surround Sound features.
To clarify all the old TV's were CRT, Cathode Ray Tube and had enough space for decent speakers. The LED's Etc are so thin they don't have room for a decent speaker hence the explosion in sound bars for modern TV's
Wherever you choose to shop, Harvey Norman, JB HiFi or whatever, look for tv's with a Brick - transformer in the power line. If you can't see the power cord look at the Specs plate. Look for 12v input. Most flat screens under 22" are 12v.
Pick the most expensive or best specc'd one & try the sound.
You still may need a sound bar or speakers of some sort because the tvs are so thin the speakers generally face the rear. This distorts the sound. If you can find front facing speakers the sound will be better.
Cheers Neil
Don't know if it the "best" but we also have a Sphere which works fine.
I wired the the tv sound to the radio/CD combo speakers in the van at the back of the radio# which also works fine.
Cheers
Vince
Recently though LG screens are pretty good and fitted to a few chinese tv.s.
TV is rubbish nowadays. nothing on.
I take T Box and connect when in range of Telstra. for the TV Rugby. Presto and catchup.
apart from that I have a 2 terra mobile hard with around 400 movies
adding to on a weekly basis through YouTube and Pirete bay.
Got fed up with these tiny tv's we use in vans.
Bought a 31in last month and just lay it on bed when Travelling.
There's no comparison.
Any cheaper tv you going to buy.
Look at it working in dealers first.
Some have terrible screens/colour clarity.
Then buy on net with authorised dealer for half the price.
We have Sphere also and am quite happy with sound, NOT Hi Fi but good enough. We can play ours through the sound system BUT that pioneer sound system is too complicated for this mature aged old fella....
Aussie Paul.
Sphere here too. Plus Kogan brand . I find the sound is better if you can pack the TV to wall or having solid sound to bounce off . Which is hard if you have movable bracket . Our (extension) speakers are very cheap . But being close we don't require loud speakers . The issue is to hear TV without going through camping ground etc . Low base for that reason ..
-- Edited by Aus-Kiwi on Tuesday 21st of June 2016 12:47:05 PM
Happy travelling,
Pollywaffle