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May 10, 2025 24 mins
Big screens, bold innovations. In this episode, Marc Aflalo catches up with Bruce Walker, Product Evangelist at TCL, to dive deep into the future of home entertainment—and why your next TV might be 98 inches or bigger. From real-world HDR brilliance to gaming on massive displays, TCL is pushing premium features into more affordable screens than ever before. Bruce explains why the post-COVID upgrade cycle is fueling demand for larger screens, and how TCL’s newest QM6, QM7, and flagship X11 TVs are changing expectations across the industry. They break down new tech like halo control, zero-delay light response, Dolby Vision Gaming, Onkyo and Bang & Olufsen sound integration, and what makes these TVs ideal for gamers, streamers, and home theatre lovers alike. [Chapters] 0:00 – Spring Catch-up with TCL’s Bruce Walker 1:33 – The Living Room Becomes the Home Theatre 2:18 – Why Anything Under 60” Feels Too Small 3:08 – Bigger TVs Are the New Standard 4:52 – Home vs. Theater: The Experience Shift 6:15 – TCL’s Transformation from Budget to Premium 7:48 – What Is Halo Control? (Explained Simply) 8:48 – Vertical Integration and Light Efficiency 10:15 – New Panel & Software: 65K Gradation Levels 11:50 – HDR Upscaling + Zero Delay Transient Response 13:34 – Real-World Brightness vs. Spec Sheet Bragging 15:07 – QM6 & QM7: Natural Picture, Real Reviews 16:00 – Onkyo + Bang & Olufsen Audio Partnerships 17:42 – 98” Is the New Normal 18:05 – TCL X11: The Picture Quality King 18:56 – Strategy: Premium Features, Accessible Pricing 19:43 – Are TVs Outperforming Gaming Monitors? 20:53 – Gaming Features That Rival Pro Setups 22:02 – QM6 vs. QM7: How to Choose [Key Quotes] “People are giving themselves permission to go bigger—and TCL is ready for it.” — Bruce Walker “We’re not just measuring brightness, we’re delivering real lightning bolt performance.” — Bruce Walker “Gamers made us better. They’re pushing us to build TVs that outperform some monitors.” — Bruce Walker 👉 Love giant TVs and smart design? Like, comment, and subscribe for more deep dives into game-changing tech from TCL and beyond. #TCLTV #HomeTheater #YourTechReport Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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