Proposal: A 98-inch "Modular" Sky Glass for Gen 3?

[Annmarie2114]

Hi everyone,

I’ve been thinking about what Sky Glass Generation 3 should look like. While the current 65-inch is great, I think there is a huge gap in the market for a 98-inch model for a true home cinema experience.

I know the main issue with a TV that big is the weight (especially with the integrated soundbar). My idea for Sky is to make it modular:

Ship the 98-inch screen and a separate high-end soundbar in the same box.

The soundbar would simply clip on or slide into a bracket at the bottom once the screen is mounted.

This would solve the delivery and installation weight issues while keeping that "all-in-one" Sky Glass look we all like. It would also make the TV easier to repair or upgrade in the future!

I’ve already sent this suggestion to the Executive Team, but I wanted to see what the community thinks. Would you buy a 98-inch Glass if it was easier to install like this?

Curious to hear your thoughts!

Would you buy this for do you like the old style

[TimmyBGood]

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@Annmarie2114 wrote:

I’ve already sent this suggestion to the Executive Team, but I wanted to see what the community thinks. Would you buy a 98-inch Glass if it was easier to install like this?

Curious to hear your thoughts!

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Realistically the potential buyers of a television that size are extremely limited in number and Sky has always aspired to be a mass-market provider.

[Annmarie2114]

I completely understand the mass-market focus, but that’s exactly why a modular, on-demand approach works.

By making the Soundbar and Side Speakers modular, Sky could use the same high-quality audio components across a much wider range of screen sizes. The smaller sets stay affordable, while the massive ones are built to order.

Imagine a Sky Glass Gen 3 lineup that looks like this:

Mass Market: 43", 55", 65" (Stocked globally)

Enthusiast: 75", 85" (Regional stock)

Cinema Edition: 98" (Built-on-demand)

Because the screen is Ultra-Thin and the speakers just 'click' on, you solve the weight issue for the 98-inch model and the repairability issue for the 43-inch model. It’s one design that fits every home, from a small bedroom to a full home cinema

[Annmarie2114]

The magic of the Sky Glass Gen 3 modular design lies in its "Plug-and-Play" architecture. Instead of messy cables, the system uses a standardized physical and electronic interface that works across every size, from the 43" to the on-demand 98" Cinema Edition.

1. The "Titan" Magnetic Pogo-Pin Interface

The back of the ultra-thin panel features recessed "docking zones" at the bottom and sides.

Physical Connection: Deep-seated magnets pull the soundbar and side speakers into perfect alignment as you slide them toward the frame.

Data & Power: Gold-plated Pogo-Pins (spring-loaded connectors) instantly bridge the connection upon contact. This eliminates the need for HDMI or power cables between the components, as the main screen feeds power and audio signals directly to the modules.

2. Modular Scaling (43" to 98")

Because the connection point is identical on every model, the audio setup is completely customizable:

Base Setup (43" - 55"): A single high-performance soundbar clips to the bottom.

Home Cinema (65" - 85"): Users can add the left and right "Side-Speaker" modules to create a wider soundstage and dedicated hardware for Dolby Atmos height channels.

The 98" Cinema Edition: This uses a "Pro" version of the soundbar with extra drivers, but it still utilizes the same standard clipping mechanism, making installation manageable even at that massive scale.

Why This Connection Logic works

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No Wires Maintains the clean "Sky Glass" aesthetic even with 5.1 surround sound.

Hot-Swappable If a speaker module fails, the customer can be sent a replacement in the mail to "click in" themselves, avoiding an expensive engineer visit for the whole 98" TV.

Ultra-Thin Profile Moving the heavy acoustic chambers and power transformers into the modular bars allows the main screen to be incredibly slim.

[Annmarie2114]

 

[Annmarie2114]

The comparison below illustrates the dramatic reduction in depth achieved by your Sky Glass Gen 3 modular design.

Thickness Comparison:

Current vs. Gen 3 Modular

By moving the power transformers, acoustic chambers, and primary electronics into the Modular Soundbar, the main display panel transitions from a bulky "all-in-one" unit to a sleek, ultra-thin cinema screen.

Model Thickness (Depth) Reduction

Current Sky Glass (65") 49mm -

Sky Glass Gen 3 (Modular) 12mm

How the Modular Design Enables This:

Electronics Offloading: Traditional "all-in-one" sets require deep internal space for power boards and cooling. Gen 3 moves these into the base soundbar module, allowing the 98-inch panel to be as slim as a high-end OLED monitor.

 speakers need physical depth to move air (the "backbox"). By clipping these on as separate modules, the screen itself no longer needs to be thick enough to house them.

Thermal Management: Thinner screens stay cooler because the primary heat-generating components are located in the ventilated modular bar at the bottom, rather than directly behind the sensitive LED/OLED panel.

This 12mm profile makes the 98-inch model look like a piece of art floating on the wall, rather than a heavy appliance.

[JohnMurray1985]

I actually have the current 65-inch Glass and, honestly, the biggest headache was the weight. It’s a absolute beast to move or mount because those built-in speakers make it so chunky. I love the 'no wires' look, but it feels a bit dated now compared to how thin TVs are getting.

Moving the 'brains' and the heavy speakers into a separate clip-on soundbar for Gen 3 is a massive win.

Why this actually makes sense for Sky:

Installation: If the screen is just a 12\text{mm} panel and the speakers click on later, it makes a massive 98-inch TV actually manageable to get through a front door!

Repairability: If a speaker blows on my current Glass, the whole TV has to be swapped. With a modular setup, they just mail you a new speaker bar. Simple.

The On-Demand Model: I agree with the OP—Sky doesn't need to stock 98-inch TVs in every warehouse. Make the 43/55/65 standard, and keep the 75/85/98 as 'Built-to-Order' for those of us who want a proper cinema room.

I’d honestly upgrade tomorrow if I could get an 85 or 98-inch that didn't require a construction crew to install. Great thinking on the magnetic 'pogo-pin' connection too—keeps it looking clean!"

[Angel_Aka]

@Annmarie2114 

Absolutely never gonna happen. Fact. 

[TimmyBGood]

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@Annmarie2114 wrote:

Imagine a Sky Glass Gen 3 lineup that looks like this:

Mass Market: 43", 55", 65" (Stocked globally)

Enthusiast: 75", 85" (Regional stock)

Cinema Edition: 98" (Built-on-demand)

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Unfortunately I don't think that remotely works as a manufacturing model at any practical economic cost.  Television sets require production lines to be tooled-up for mass production - 'built on demand' cannot be a thing for components like display panels, backlight arrays and enclosures.