Best TVs for distortion control

#1 TCL QM8L
5.0

Dialogue and midrange stayed clean without obvious distortion, even when the built-in speakers were asked to sound full.

Pros: overall image accuracy, resolution

Cons: motion clarity, response time

#2 LG C6
4.0

Voices and midrange are usually clean at normal levels, but one 48-inch model introduced distortion as volume increased.

Pros: resolution, contrast ratio

Cons: HDR10+ support, account requirements

#3 LG G6
2.5

Pushing the volume introduces slight distortion, and action scenes can sound sluggish rather than clean and forceful.

Pros: panel type, display technology

Cons: account requirements, DTS support

#4 Amazon Ember QLED TV
1.7

Distortion becomes obvious in demanding bass or high-volume scenes. Heavy low-frequency stress can sound muddy or flappy, so external audio is preferable for action movies.

Pros: local dimming performance, HDR format support

Cons: gradient handling, banding control