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32″ KTC LCD TV Hands-On

Been using this 32″ KTV LCD TV that was sent to me by a friend who runs an electronics distributorship business. They ship these units from China and retails for only Php13,995 in shops at Gilmore.

I think this is the cheapest 32-inch LCD TV around (I originally quoted it for Php13.5k) but there’s another 23-inch they also lent me which is more suited for PC monitors.

The unit is surprisingly light for its size and girth (not very slim but it’s got your typical LCD TV thickness) and comes with a wine-glass stand. There are 4 open screws at the back so you can wall-mount the unit (wall-mount is sold separately I guess).

KTC 32T53 LCD TV
32″ display with 16:9 aspect ratio @ 1366×768 max. resolution
2 x HDMI port, VGA, S-Video, USB
MP3 & JPEG Support via USB port
140 watts max power consumption
Weight: 12.5kg
Price: Php13,995

KTC 23T71 LCD TV
23″ display with 16:9 aspect ratio @ 1920×1080 max. resolution
2 x HDMI port, VGA, S-Video, USB
MP3 & JPEG Support via USB port
65 watts max power consumption
Weight: 5.5kg
Price: Php7,995

The back of the TV panel is peppered will all sorts of analog ports, plus 2 HDMI port (which are a bit hidden in the bottom middle) and a USB port which you can use to plug in a flash drive for music playback and photo viewing.

Build quality is decent, not elegant but nothing to scoff at except perhaps that huge KTC logo up in front. Came wtih a power cord (similar to a PC’s detachable power cord) but no free HDMI cable. There’s also the cheap-looking remote control.

Display quality is pretty good actually although one can already notice that the contrast ratio is not really that deep on closer scrutiny. I’d say there’s no noticeable difference between this unit and my 3-year old 32″ Samsung LCD TV in terms of picture quality. Sound is also decent with ample volume from the front speakers.

For Php13,995, it’s a tempting offer for a secondary TV at home. Been using it to stream podcasts and videos using my Apple TV and so far it’s been good. I am told a lot of shops in the Gilmore and GreenHills area carry this brand (forgot the store names but will update this in a bit).

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Abe Olandres
Abe is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of YugaTech with over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. He is one of the pioneers of blogging in the country and considered by many as the Father of Tech Blogging in the Philippines. He is also a technology consultant, a tech columnist with several national publications, resource speaker and mentor/advisor to several start-up companies.
  1. I will get this if this is DTV-ready. If not, you still need an HD DTV box+PVR that costs around Php 3,500.


  2. Hi abe, is this full HD? what’s it’s max resolution?


  3. wow! this is freakin cheap. It’s china made though! a dealbreaker already


  4. at that price point, its already good for its value, just dont expect too much


  5. Sana mer0n bigger than 32 inches,i want to upgrade kc for my old lg 32 inches lcd full hd tv
    Mas maganda pag mas malaki pag view ng hd movies


  6. astig talaga CDRKing, sunod nyan CDRKing Ref, Washing Machine, etc


  7. @kyle

    Almost all stuff are made in China including high end TVs.


  8. HI!

    May we know where the shop of your friend is? We’d like to buy a couple of units. Thanks.


  9. wow tempting. pede namang i-scratch off yung logo sa harap eh. to say that it can match the picture quality of a samsung TV is already a nice deal to me :)


  10. Abe, will this need a converter for the Antenna connector? I heard that the 23″ version needs one. Something to do with PAL/NTSC connectors. Not sure.

    Would your friend know when will stocks of the 23″ LCD TV’s come? It seems to be out since Christmas. If you know of a store who has one, please send me a message.

    Thank you.

    Btw, for the 23″ model, is it 23T71 or 32T53? The post has the same model but different specs. Also KTC became KTV.

    Thank you again.


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  12. @dexter – thanks for pointing that out. There are some stocks left at Gilmore daw – PC Options, Gaisano Interpace, RSB HQ.


  13. everything looks good except for the KTC logo.
    i guess i should wet sand it and put a sony logo into it…hehehehe!


  14. wow very cheap, it won’t be long branded lcd tv and ledtv will be priced cheaper with reliable after sales support


  15. The KTM logo is somewhat the reason people wouldn’t buy this TV. However, those looking for a cheap LCD TV. Printing out a sticker and covering the logo is the best option for them to maintain their social ego.

    Hihihi…

    Still, I would buy one. =)


  16. Wow! The price is really going down so cheap. I wonder how long the LCD TV will last.

    After getting a very bad experience with my 32″ Sony LCD TV I bought from Malaysia a few years back, I am now hesitant to buy a new LCD TV.

    My LCD TV worked OK for more than 2 years. Then suddenly, a yellow horizontal line occupying 1/3 of the bottom of screen appeared out of nowhere. Since it’s already out of warranty, and considering I bought it from Malaysia and brought it here in the Philippines, I had to check with Sony’s authorized service centers if they can get it fixed. I was shocked to find out it costs more to fix it than what I originally paid for. Now, my LCD is sitting in the corner, unfixed and never to be used again.


  17. ang bilis ng pagmura ah.. ok kaya to sa PS3? thanks yugatech for this. makakapagdecide pa ako kung ano bibilhin ko. guys, comment kau dito kong ano experience nyo sa KTC. thanks. kasi ung plano kung bilhin is ung avision. pero kung mganda naman experience dito. pedeng magbago un. hehe. thanks


  18. Paps,pwede ba dito maglagay ng cable channel from Sky?


  19. IPS panel din po ba gamit nya sir Abe?


  20. @Calvin, I can (disclaimer – this may not be true for everyone). We have 32″ HD Ready and Full HD TV’s. My place is small so I have to sit a little nearer to the screen. There is a difference when watching BD-ROM movies (I have to emphasize BD-ROMs optical discs, not rips). May be this is not noticeable with 24″ TVs or when I have to sit farther away.

    @Jeff (32) – I think not. Production costs of IPS panels will drive the price of the TV higher.


  21. Guys, my suggestion is do not buy LCD TVs yet until these companies include a Digital TV tuner so you can enjoy watching free HDTV broadcasts.

    Always remember that ISDB-T is the adopted DTV standard of the Philippines.

    So far, Devant and Sharp are the only brands to comply the newly-adopted standard. Expect more brands this year.

    Click my name if you want to know more.


  22. Wow! ang mura ah, change ko lang ang logo ng KTC to KFC..para astig…finger lickin good.
    Wala namang quality products ng CD-R King, madaling masira, mura lang kaya marami silang na de-denggoy na consumer.


  23. Gagawin ko na lang Monitor tong KTC sa PC ko, pang harabas..


  24. again for me, it’s not the brand. for all you know these LCD Tvs were all made in China with no brand names and were just branded by the electronic companies later on. The practice now is to subcontract the manufacturing of LCD TVs to chinese companies and after being built, the main contractor, that is the big brand names, just embossed their brand later on.


  25. i agree with leeto. remember the saying: “GOD made man, all other else is Made in China”. hehehe


  26. regarding JPEG’s. Is there a slideshow function? Or do you have to manually press “next”

    reason : you can use this as a cheap video display without the need to buy a separate DVD player or media player


  27. err i mean, you can use this as a cheap video advertisment. Mounted on a wall in front of a business, displaying advertisments to entice people to go inside


  28. me nakita ako sa cdrking same price rin nyan,
    32” LCD TV


  29. Just the same price as unknown brands in malls… e.g. Coby,cdrking, xenon, etc


  30. kumusta po ang performance nito as compared to Devant, Xenon and other non main stream brands


  31. full hd tv po ba yab KTC , DEVANT and yon sa CDR king? which brand is better , any suggestions?


  32. full hd tv po ba yan KTC , DEVANT and yon sa CDR king? which brand is better , any suggestions?


  33. I would go for Devant it has a better quality and performance integrity are there to trust, unit is reliable and support DTV ( Digital Television Broadcast ) they come in various sizes 19″ , 22″,
    32″ 37″, 40″ 42″ I am pretty sure you would be greatly be satisfied in years and years , they have LCD and LED series models now available in malls > jimboy


  34. I got 32” KTC LCD TV and it is really a good TV now Im using it to play my PS3… This LCD TV Two Thumbs UP!


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