Loewe adds Luxury UHD 75- and 85-inch 4K TVs to CI friendly Reference range

Loewe has introduced two new large screen sizes to its Reference flatscreen Ultra HD line. The Reference 75 and Reference 85 add 75- and 85-inch options respectively, joining the existing 55-in Reference model. The high-end German engineered 4K screens also sport integrated 120w soundbar style audio system. Developed in partnership with SOEN, this sound system incorporates multiple forward-firing speakers. Dolby/DTS audio decoding is standard. The soundbar can also act as the centre speaker in a 5.1 multichannel system.

The sets utilise HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2 and HEVC decoding support, and are active-shutter 3D enabled. Control and connectivity options include wireless networking, Bluetooth and RS232.

All Reference screens feature an anti-reflective, high-contrast glass filter panel.The sets also have onboard PVRs with a built-in 1TB hard drive. As well as recording and archiving programmes, this DR+ HDD also acts as a video server that can be accessed by other Loewe sets in a home network, using DR+ Streaming. Viewers can alo pause a programme and pick up where they left off on another DR+-equipped TV in a different room, so-called DR+ Follow Me.

Build quality and cosmetics are high. Four frame finishes are available: Aluminium Black, Aluminium Silver, High-Gloss White and Dark Gold. Integrators also have a motorised floor stand option.

The Reference 85 retails for £15,000 for the Black or Aluminium Silver frame options. High-Gloss White and Dark Gold come with a £1,000 and £2,000 premium respectively. The Reference 75 sells for £9,000 for Aluminium Black or Aluminium Silver, with White and Gold having a premium of £1,000 and £2,000 respectively.

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