Your TV's contrast problem isn't the panel, it's the wall behind it

Bias lighting — a calibrated LED strip placed behind your TV — can dramatically improve perceived contrast and color depth without buying a new panel. Using a 6500K high-CRI LED strip exploits the simultaneous contrast effect, making dark areas appear darker and reducing eye strain from bright HDR content. A static white setup preserves color accuracy for a cinema feel, while HDMI sync boxes extend on-screen colors into peripheral vision for a more immersive experience. The upgrade also improves perceived audio quality by giving the room spatial context. At around $80, it offers better bang-for-buck than most hardware upgrades.