Experts predict 4K technology will take television to the next level

Wednesday, January 13, 2016
NEW YORK (WABC) -- The creation of high definition movies and TV shows seemed like a pretty huge leap in technology, and now, some experts say we're about to take another leap.

4K television is a new technology that makes video appear brighter and sharper than ever before. The new "ultra-high definition" technology is just now reaching stores.

Lee Richman is the go-to guy for some of the biggest stars in show business, who depend on him to keep their home theaters up to date.
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"What you're going to get with this TV is a phenomenal, dynamic range of colors, saturation and ultra-crisp picture," he said. "You're going to see is a substantial difference in picture quality. It will knock your socks off."

The 4K picture is so stunning and the technology such a leap forward that it has to be seen to be believed.

"You're going to have a much better picture in your own home compared to going to a movie theater," Richman said.



The new big screen is as thin as an iPhone and has sound that matches the better picture quality. Richman said the high-resolution sound system includes a tweeter, a mid-range and a sub-woofer to match the actual high resolution of the TV.

To get the most from these new TVs, which cost around $3,000, you must be watching content that is in ultra-high definition. And unfortunately, there is not television content in the format, nor is there a lot of 4K movies being streamed on the Internet. But more will be available soon, along with 4K discs, and ultra-high definition TVs and 4K cameras are already in stores.

The cost of ultra-high definition equipment is expected to drop, and in the words of Richman, "There is no going back."
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