Are you using Bias lights?

[tripplej]

I recently came across an article on howtogeek showcasing the benefits of using Bias lights?

Image courtesy of howtogeek

Anybody here using them?

Are they really worth it?

I personally never used it so I am curious to see if anybody here is using and if it is actually worth using?

Any thoughts?

 

[Tony V.]

Yes, I have a light in behind my display in the living room and it helps (in my opinion) with less eye strain. It's an led 5k bulb and looks just fine. I have a led rope light in behind my screen also but the jury is out on the benafit of that givin how large a screen it is so it fills my entire front wall

 

[tripplej]

Thanks for the details Tony. I am considering one but since I have a 75 inch TV, it will take a lot of of those LED lights. lol.

I am just trying to justify the cost vs benefits.

 

[Tony V.]

Just use some LED rope light that are 5k in color. Home Depot, Lows and even Ikia have them.

 

[tripplej]

Thanks for the details. I will have to check it out.

 

[Todd Anderson]

I used one behind a Pioneer plasma in my first home theater room... creates a neat effect. Definitely give it a try!

 

[tripplej]

When searching I see you can get single colors but there is something available that changes colors according to the picture. I wonder if this is better, where it changes with the color of the screen?

 

[Todd Anderson]

I'm not versed in the science behind color versus 6500K white light...but the color option is said to make it appear as if a screen is bigger. But, it would create a situation where bias lighting is constantly changing, which is different than having a constant lighting in the background.

 

[tripplej]

I wonder which is better? Single color all the time or one that changes along with the picture?

 

[Todd Anderson]

Based on my understanding, a constant light is better (easier on the eyes).

 

[tripplej]

Thanks Todd. I will continue my research.

 

[tesseract]

I used to have a black light behind my CRT back in the day. No supporting science here, though, it just looked cool.

 

[Alan P]

I used a bias light when I had a 70" Vizio that had...let's say...less than stellar black levels. The bias light definitely helps with perceived contrast. However, since getting a much better TV (Sony 940D) the bias light was not needed for the added contrast and was just more distracting than anything.

 

[tripplej]

Thanks for the update Alan. That is interesting aspect (distracting) that I didn't think of.. I only thought of the positives.. I guess I have to consider the negatives as well.

 

[Alan P]

They're fairly cheap to try, and if you don't like it just return it. Here is the set that I used:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LG99NXI/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[tripplej]

Thanks for the link. I went to amazon and lot of positive reviews.