For a back to school themed article, I would suggest that instead of a 65 inch TV, a student might get better dual use out of a somewhat smaller 8k TV that will fit on a dorm room desktop and would also serve as a large computer monitor.
Best of Back to School Gear 2019 Page 2

Yamaha MusicCast BAR 400 Soundbar System: $500
AT A GLANCE
Plus
DTS Virtual:X simulated surround processing
Simple set up
Multiroom capability
Optional MusicCast 50 wireless speaker ($500) can be used to boost surround performance
Minus
Unnecessarily complicated user controls
No Chromecast built-in
Onkyo TX-NR787 9.2-Channel Network AV Receiver: $449 (on Amazon; originally $699)
When some semblance of real home theater is the priority among grads and undergrads, Onkyo’s TX-NR787 is impossible to beat at its current Amazon price of $449. Sure, it’s a 2018 model but who cares? You’re getting a versatile nine-channel AVR that delivers an impressive blend of performance and features for $150 less than the price that led to it being a Sound & Vision Top Value Pick in the first place. With ample processing power to accommodate a DTS:X or Dolby Atmos 7.1.2 setup, the TX-NR787 is certified by THX to deliver rich, powerful sound in rooms as big as 2,000 square feet. Add to that a robust feature set, including a wealth of wireless streaming options and AccuEQ Advance room calibration, and you won’t be disappointed.
AT A GLANCE
Plus
Powerful, full-bodied sound
5.1.4 and 7.1.2-channel surround options
AccuEQ Advance room calibration
Minus
No multichannel preamp outputs
Basic remote control
Q Acoustics 3000i Series Speaker System: $1,499
AT A GLANCE
Plus
Rich, full-range sound
Fine imaging
Great-looking and nicely finished
Minus
Center-channel not a perfect timbral match with towers
Subwoofer output and extension does not fully complement towers
Vizio PQ65-F1 LCD Ultra HDTV: $1,500 (originally $2,100)
AT A GLANCE
Plus
Exceptional value
Effective full array local dimming
Brilliant HDR
Minus
Limited off-center viewing angle
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Likewise, a good 2.1 loudspeaker setup might provide better service and better use of resources than a crapload of lower performing speakers poorly positioned around a dorm room.