LG 55-Inch Class OLED evo AI 4K C5 Series Smart TV w/Dolby Atmos, Dolby Vision, HDR10, AI Super Upscaling 4K, Filmmaker Mode, Wow Orchestra, Alexa Built-in (OLED55C5PUA, 2025)

Great tv, won’t dissapoint.
Ordered the tv yesterday, came this am, earlier than I thought! Had to assemble the stand to the tv, directions could be a little better, but figured it out. After mounting the stand, the tv really does need 2 people to put on a stand/dresser. Probably weights about 48 pounds and is awkward to move for one person. There is no manual. Plugged it in, set up the wifi and off and running. I followed a few youtube videos how to calibrate the tv. Glad I did, the live pictures are amazing, the colors are so vivid. I am looking forward to streaming a 4k video, but otherwise the detail is fantastic. In all fairness I do own an earlier version of this tv which is also excellent. The speakers are so good, I may return the soundbar I ordered. I keep this tv in the family room and usually I am the only one watching it for sports. I had a few questions on setup, thank goodness for AI to help out.

A RARE WIN, THE ONLY TV THAT ALLOWS HEADPHONES AND INTERNAL SPEAKERS SIMULTANEOUSLY
If you rely on headphones to hear clear dialog but still want your family to enjoy the TV through speakers, this is absolutely the one to get.After testing modern TV audio architectures, I want to be clear. LG is one of the last major manufacturers preserving critical analog hardware, and that single decision makes all the difference for hearing impaired users.While other brands have moved to digital only outputs that force an either or listening choice, LG has kept the 3.5 MM analog jack. This allows a simultaneous signal flow that is essential for accessibility.THE WORKING SIGNAL PATH, THE SIMULTANEOUS MODEUnlike other TVs that mute the room when you plug in headphones, LG allows a specific output mode.Internal TV Speaker plus Wired Headphones.ENGINEERING LOGICVideo source goes to TV processor.Path A digital goes to internal speakers, keeping room audio active.Path B analog goes to the 3.5 MM jack, feeding RF headphones.This design preserves the analog circuit that newer models delete, keeping the headphone output path that makes assistive listening work effortlessly.WHY THIS MATTERSEngaging external digital outputs often triggers a system interrupt that kills the headphone feed. By using internal speakers for the room and analog output for the user, you preserve two active streams.The family hears the TV normally.The hearing impaired user controls volume independently.Zero latency, no lip sync delay.WHY LG DESERVES REAL PRAISELG made a deliberate engineering choice that most manufacturers abandoned. They kept the analog output because they understood something others forgot, accessibility is not optional.By preserving the 3.5 MM headphone path, LG allows real people with real hearing challenges to stay part of the family viewing experience instead of being forced into isolation.Combine that with LG’s stunning OLED picture quality, deep blacks, perfect contrast, and best in class motion handling, and this becomes the easiest recommendation I can make.If you care about both image quality and audio accessibility, this is absolutely the TV to buy.THE ALTERNATIVE MODEWhen headphones are not needed, simply switch to.Optical Out for soundbar or surround system.This TV is currently the only viable solution for true simultaneous listening.QUICK SETUP GUIDEPlug RF headphone base into the 3.5 MM jack.Go to Settings, Sound, Sound Out.Select Internal TV Speaker plus Wired Headphones.AN OPEN LETTER TO AUDIO MANUFACTURERSSamsung, Sonos, and others that have removed the 3.5 MM analog outputPlease reconsider your actions.Imagine how difficult it is to be in a room with your family, enjoying a film or listening to the news, and you are straining to follow the action while understanding what is being said.For years, the analog output was the bridge that allowed us to use assistive devices without silencing the room for everyone else. By removing it, and by designing HDMI eARC protocols that ruthlessly cut off simultaneous outputs, you have removed the key ingredient that allows hearing impaired people to enjoy this long time family entertainment.You have built amazing displays, but you have quietly broken the family living room for millions of your customers. Innovation should open doors, not close them.

Good TV – Bad Remote
I really like the television, all in all. It’s got a great image and sound. However, the AI garbage you are shoving down our throats is completely unnecessary and adds to the cost. But worst of all is the mouse-like cursor pointer from the remote. Even after I lowered the sensitivity and increased the size, its too hard to use, and it can’t be permanently disabled. I am perfectly happy clicking on the outer ring to move through menues. Why can’t I disable the pointer? As I get older my hands shake more and using this remote is a pain in the butt. Yes, I can momentarily “turn it off” by clicking the ring, but it takes me to seemingly random positions on the screen, and I have to do it repeatedly through the evening. Please give us a way to turn it off.

Holy 77 inch!
Amazing TV! Amazing value! Only downside is that there is no input button or mute button on the remote. If you are on the fence about this tv, just do it amazing pic & sound is way better than I expected (on the 77 at least)