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Samsung 55" Black LED Flat Panel LCD HDTV - UN55B8000

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Samsung 55" Black LED Flat Panel LCD HDTV - UN55B8000
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Regular Price $3799.99
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Samsung 55" Black LED Flat Panel LCD HDTV - UN55B8000/ 1080p (1920 x 1080) Full HD Resolution/ Mega Dynamic Contrast Ratio/ Auto Motion Plus 240Hz/ Ultra Slim 1.2" Deep Design/ Touch of Color Design/ Ultra Clear Panel/ Wide Color Enhancer Pro/ Built-In ATSC/Clear QAM Tuner/ 2ms Response Time/ USB 2.0/ Game Mode/ Picture-In-Picture (PIP)/ Single User Interface/ SRS TruSurround HD/ Anynet Plus (HDMI-CEC)/ Content Library (2GB Flash Memory)/ Black Finish
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Samsung 55" Black LED Flat Panel LCD HDTV, Model UN55B8000

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Go from brilliant LED images to online content, at the touch of a button, with the UN55B8000. LED technology renders the most advanced HD images on the market, for eye-popping, jaw dropping picture quality on a 55-inch screen. New for 2009, the Medi@2.0™ feature brings online content to your TV, via a host of customizable widgets, video, stocks, photo sharing and more – all at the touch of a remote button. Access the pre-loaded Content Library™ for more digital content, from educational to entertaining. Auto Motion Plus 240Hz™ technology keeps even the fastest onscreen motion smooth and natural. The Touch of Color™ accented bezel and 1.2-inch Ultra Slim Design give you one of the most attractive, thinnest HDTVs available and that’s including the tuner! With the ultra slim wall mount (sold separately), your Samsung LED TV extends only 1.8 inches off of the wall – in virtually any room. And with the same passion we have for delivering groundbreaking HD excitement and style, Samsung is dedicated to preserving the environment with LED TVs, through reduced power consumption (up to 40% savings versus 2008 Samsung conventional LCD TVs) and eco-friendly manufacturing techniques.

Features:

  • 1080p (1920 x 1080) Full HD Resolution
  • Widescreen aspect ratio
  • Mega dynamic contrast ratio
  • Game Mode
    Enhances dark areas, sharpens the picture, speeds up the image processing response and enhances the sounds of your games. Picture and sound quality optimized for the special needs of gaming systems at the touch of a button
  • Ultra Clear Panel
    Advanced LCD technology lets you enjoy crisp image details, natural skin tones, excellent shadow detail, and vibrant colors
  • Auto Motion Plus™240Hz
    Advanced processing that reduces blur and enhances image detail when viewing fast motion video sequences
  • Ultra slim 1.2" design
  • Touch of Color™ (ToC)
    Samsung’s unique manufacturing process accents the surrounding bezel with a stylish charcoal tone
  • Medi@2.0
    • Internet@TV - Content Service
    • DLNA Wireless
    • Content Library™ (2GB Flash Memory)
      Exercise, children’s “edutainment”, cooking, image gallery, games
    • USB 2.0 Movie
      For playing MP3 and displaying MPEG files through the USB 2.0 connection on selected Samsung TVs
  • Wide Color Enhancer Pro
    Optimizes a given color’s hue, resulting in more natural rendering of colors
  • 2ms Response Time
    Minimizes blurring of fast motion in sports programs
  • Picture-in-Picture (PIP)
    Enables convenient, simultaneous viewing of TV programs and video or PC content sources
  • Single User Interface
  • SRS TruSurround HD
    Creates an immersive, feature-rich surround sound experience from two speakers, complete with rich bass, high frequency detail and clear dialog
  • Stereo broadcast reception
    Supports multichannel sound (MTS) and second audio program (SAP) with 181-channel capacity
  • Down firing speakers with subwoofer
    10 Watts x 2 audio power
  • Anynet™ Plus (HDMI-CEC)
    Allows peripheral AV devices such as a DVD player to be controlled by a Samsung TV remote control
  • Energy Star® Compliant
    Reduces energy consumption by up to 25% compared with standard TVs
  • V-Chip system
    Allows blocking of rated TV and movie programs determined by a parent to contain objectionable content
  • Trilingual on-screen displays in English, Spanish or French
  • Variable sleep timer
    Can be programmed to turn the TV off at different time intervals

Specifications:

  • HDMI v1.3: 4 side
  • USB: 2 side
  • Component video: 1 bottom
  • PC input: 1 bottom
  • Ethernet: 1 bottom
  • Optical sound output: 1 side

Approximate Dimensions:

  • With Stand
    • Height: 39.25"
    • Width: 52"
    • Depth: 12.1"
  • Without Stand
    • Height: 31.4"
    • Width: 52"
    • Depth: 1.2"

Approximate Weight:

  • Without Stand: 51.1 lbs
  • With Stand: 63.9 lbs
  • Shipping: 82 lbs

Warranty Information:

  • Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer): 1 Year Parts and Labor

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PRODUCT REVIEW SUMMARY
Average Customer Rating:
(based on 35 review)
Customers most agreed on the following attributes:
Pros: Good Resolution (34), Attractive Design (32), Good Connection Options (31), Bright Image (30), Fast Setup (30), Reduced Glare (19), Simple Controls (19), Great Picture Quality (4), Good Remote Control (3)
Cons: Poor Sound (5), Glare (3), None (3)
Best Uses: Home Theater (27), Movies (25), Home (19), Wall Mounting (18), Bedroom (4), Video Games (4)
Describe Yourself: Enthusiast (23), Casual User (7), Power User (4)
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REVIEWED BY 35 CUSTOMERS
Displaying Reviews 1 - 35 of 35
Can't wait to watch it again and again
By Clark from Chicago, IL on 02/26/2010.
Describe Yourself: Enthusiast
Cons: Glare
Pros: Great Picture Quality, Good Connection Options, Good Resolution, Fast Setup
Best Uses: Video Games, Wall Mounting, Home Theater
Have had this TV for a few months now and I like it immensely. It isn't without its drawbacks though. The screen glare is slightly annoying if lights or windows are reflected in the screen, especially for dark scenes. The border around the screen is also easily scratched, even with the cloth that comes with the TV for cleaning. It isn't noticable from viewing distances, you have to get within a foot or two. After about a month we had the white screen issue as well. Ended up being a loose connector. [...] Also, after about two months of use the TV remote died. [...] All that being said, comparing the 240Hz with a friends 120Hz Samsung, I am glad I waited and spent the extra money on the 240Hz, well worth it. [...]
This TV is le-gen-waitforit-dary!
By Holly from Chicago, IL on 01/21/2010.
Describe Yourself: Enthusiast
Cons: Glare
Pros: Great Picture Quality, Attractive Design, Fast Setup
Best Uses: Home Theater, Movies, Home, Video Games
I super-love this television. The extra cash to upgrade from the 7000 series to this 8000 was totally worth it. There are some reviews out there about the side-lighting for the LEDs and there being lightened corners, and I have noticed that while watching some things. However, if you hadn't been told or you hadn't read those reviews, you may not have noticed it. It's there, but it's minor and the blacks that you get with this television are sharp. The picture is so amazing that in a lot of instances it feels like there is a sort of 3D effect happening, almost like you are in the movie frame. The one con I do have is the Auto 240Hz True whatever it's called. It's ok, but I don't notice a difference between this television and the old LCD I had that was 60 Hz. I also do notice a glare on the television from the windows, no matter if the sun is up or not. I know that was supposed to mainly be a Plasma problem, but I do find it slightly annoying with this television as well.
This is a Great TV
By Bill from Chgo IL on 01/8/2010.
Describe Yourself: Casual User
Pros: Great Sound Quality, Great Picture Quality, Good Remote Control, Attractive Design, Fast Setup, Good Resolution, Good Connection Options
Best Uses: Home, Video Games, Movies
This TV has nothing to hide. Easy Set up outstanding picture. Past reviews said that the sound wasn't that good but I don't see any problems with it.
Beautiful display,weird 240Hz automotion
By Movie Buff from Chicago, IL on 12/26/2009.
Describe Yourself: Enthusiast
Pros: Fast Setup, Good Connection Options, Attractive Design, Good Resolution, Good Remote Control
Best Uses: Movies, Home Theater, Wall Mounting
Cons: Poor Sound Quality
The quality is incredible. My only complaint is the 240Hz auto motion. Even the most cinematic films look like video. This auto motion is designed for sports not movies. My wife hates it and would like me to turn it off. Still trying to figure out if that is possible. The sound quality is poor too. I bought a sound bar/ sub woofer and it made a huge difference.
Search For The Finest Should End Here
By Market Wizard from Voorhees, New Jersey on 12/10/2009.
Pros: Good Connection Options, Reduced Glare, Good Resolution, Attractive Design, Good Remote Control, Great Sound Quality, Fast Setup, Great Picture Quality
Describe Yourself: Power User
Best Uses: Video Games, Movies, Attached to Computer, Business, Home Theater, Home
This product is where technology meets Art. Aesthetically beautiful to look at as well as producing the finest picture quality and sound that you will ever find. Also very slim and lightweight for easy moving.
Vibrant beautiful picture blows me away!
By Richie Z from South Florida on 10/16/2009.
Pros: Attractive Design, Good Resolution, Bright Image, Simple Controls, Fast Setup, Good Connection Options
Best Uses: Wall Mounting, Movies, Home
After researching and comparing several models available in the $2k to $3k range, I was just consitantly blown away by the Samsung LEDs. Got a great price [$] [...]Got it, mounted it(only 2" total from wall to face with Samsung Slim Mount), connected it and it just continues to impress. Screen is not as reflective as you'd think, plays every HD video file I throw on a USB drive(reads NTFS even though it doesn't say so in the manual). Great picture, great features, looks great... perfect!
Awesome Product!
By GamerCouple from Almo, KY on 10/12/2009.
Pros: Good Connection Options, Bright Image, Good Resolution, Fast Setup, Simple Controls, Attractive Design
Best Uses: Home Theater
Cons: None
Describe Yourself: Power User
The TV is amazing. We hooked up our blu-ray player and the picture blew us away! Gaming on this TV looks fabulous too! Easy to set up, comes with a mini remote for channel and sound control that is nice. The TV swivels on its own mount, which is nice for larger rooms. I love this TV!
Simply Superb.
By Shankar from Cleveland, OH on 10/3/2009.
Pros: Bright Image, Attractive Design, Simple Controls, Good Resolution, Fast Setup, Good Connection Options
Describe Yourself: Enthusiast
Best Uses: Home
Unpacking and setting it up was so easy. I only needed an extra pair of hands to lift. So far in three weeks we have fallen in love with it!
Awesome
By Marty from Chicago on 08/23/2009.
Describe Yourself: Enthusiast
Best Uses: Movies, Home Theater, Home, Wall Mounting
Pros: Simple Controls, Bright Image, Reduced Glare, Good Resolution, Attractive Design, Good Connection Options, Fast Setup
Awesome
Phenomenal Picture
By Ken from Lake Villa, IL on 08/17/2009.
Describe Yourself: Enthusiast
Best Uses: Home Theater, Movies, Wall Mounting
Pros: Reduced Glare, Good Resolution, Bright Image
I had a professional install this T.V. with the above mentioned mount. The whole thing sits within 2 inches of the wall. When we fired up the picture, he got on the phone and canceled a previous order for a TV so he could order this one (from Abt). If I have one complaint, it is that the picture is so good it is a bit distracting from whatever plot you are trying to follow. Everybody who sees it says the same thing. It looks almost 3-D.
Great Look. Lots of Features
By furball from Los Angeles on 08/9/2009.
Describe Yourself: Casual User
Pros: Good Resolution, Good Connection Options, ANYNET QUICK PLAY, Attractive Design, Bright Image
Best Uses: Home Theater
Cons: Need some HT knowledge
I recommend this TV. The picture is beautiful & the features are extraordinary. I especially like the ability to play Divx, MKV, AVI & other files from a thumb drive through the USB port. Also, the home network connection & sharing options. A CD-ROM is included for your computer to help with the setup. I have the TV mounted on the wall like a museum piece, using the Samsung proprietary low profile mount. RECOMMENDED ITEM.
Top of the Line Features and two remotes
By Joe M. from Seneca, SC on 08/6/2009.
Best Uses: Home, Home Theater, Movies
Describe Yourself: Power User
Cons: Stand Depth
Pros: Wife Remote, Simple Controls, Attractive Design, Fast Setup, Good Resolution, Good Connection Options, Reduced Glare, Bright Image, Husband Remote
The Dimension specs don't really indicate how close to the wall one can get the TV using the provided stand. I purchased a flat screen entertainment console furniture and the TV doesn't sit back far enough under the hutch portion. I would have to buy a wall mount to have it the way I really want it. The Samsung site shows Internet@TV functionality. Note that the Internet@TV web site shows Showtime, NBC, BlockBuster, Netflix widgets etc as being available but the Samsung site only shows the standard widgets. I thought I would have those widgets on my TV but don't. Maybe they will be released soon (hopefully). Note that this unit comes with two remote controls. One is extremely simple - channel up and down, volume up and down, and Power On/Off. The other remote with tons of buttons give access to the many functions.
Magnificent Picture
By Treedog from Chatsworth, Ca on 08/3/2009.
Pros: Bright Image, Reduced Glare, Fast Setup, Good Connection Options, Attractive Design, Good Resolution
Describe Yourself: Enthusiast
Best Uses: Movies, Wall Mounting, Home Theater
Very light and slim TV. Easy to mount easy to watch
When can I have the 65" model of this TV
By Neilocool from Los Altos, CA on 07/28/2009.
Describe Yourself: Enthusiast
Pros: Good Resolution, Reduced Glare, Good Connection Options, Fast Setup, Attractive Design, Bright Image
Best Uses: Movies, Home, Wall Mounting
This TV is simply beautiful, a piece of art even when turned off. It blends seemlessly into the room, making other 'flat panels' look ancient. I wish this TV came in 65" size for true theater experience in family room. Sound surprisingly good though I have surround setup. Swivel angle quite wide. This is a masterprice, a class act by Samsung earning my respect, leapfrogging over Sony which is in trouble now. I want wanting to buy the XBR8 or 9 but terribly disappointed when they came out last fall...waited and waited for this and worth the wait! CONs: Off angle viewing could be better. Remote response time lagged. Wiselink connection to computers at home slow for playing video, music and pictures off home server wirelessly. Pebble remote while cute not practical.
couidn't be any more clear awesome
By BIG D. from chicago illinois on 07/28/2009.
Describe Yourself: Enthusiast
Pros: Good Resolution, Fast Setup, Reduced Glare, Bright Image, Attractive Design, Simple Controls, Good Connection Options
Best Uses: Home Theater
Cons: None
i have had a lot of different tvs over the years from 40" tubes to rear projection ,to just plane old lcds and all brands sony ,mitsubishi,samsung,zeneth.but this tv has the best picture ever its almost unbelievable you wont be disappointed its almost to clear.i got the samsung slim mounting kit and hung this tv on the wall by myself tv weight is 51 lbs. it sits only 1 3/4 inchs off the wall its like hanging a big picture only wish was power cord was a little longer.
Great picture
By Mike from BayArea, CA on 07/28/2009.
Describe Yourself: Enthusiast
Cons: Glare, Expensive
Pros: Good Resolution, Bright Image, Fast Setup, Good Connection Options, Simple Controls, Attractive Design
Best Uses: Movies, Home Theater, Wall Mounting
The picture on this set is amazing. Much better than the Samsung 7000 series. It is also twice the price.
Product is "ok", but buy another brand !
By Carlos from Greenwich, CT on 07/27/2009.
Pros: Bright Image, Good Resolution
Describe Yourself: Casual User
Best Uses: Home
Cons: TERRIBLE customer service, Avoid Samsung
Do not expect Samsung to exchange the product if it is defective even from "day one". Samsung will offer you to repair the product, not to exchange it... which means... to REFURBISH it for you despite the fact that you purchased a brand new product which never worked ! I had this experience not with this TV, but with a Samsung Blue Ray player. Bought it online, received, installed, did not work. The online retailer directed me to Samsung... and the fact mentioned above happened... I had to ship the product for Samsung and they will "refurbish" it for me...
Great picture
By Mike from northern California on 07/16/2009.
Describe Yourself: Casual User
Best Uses: Home Theater, Home, Movies
Cons: Poor Sound
Pros: Simple Controls, Attractive Design, Bright Image, Good Resolution, Reduced Glare, Fast Setup, Good Connection Options
Great picture, light footprint. Poor sound (good excuse to purchase home theater stereo). The TV is so thin that it is wobbly on the stand, but great for wall mount. I have it on the stand, which works OK.
Samsun 8 Series 55
By DC from New York, NY on 07/14/2009.
Pros: Bright Image, Good Resolution, Attractive Design, Good Connection Options, Fast Setup, Reduced Glare
Describe Yourself: Enthusiast
Best Uses: Movies, Wall Mounting, Home Theater, Home, Bedroom
Cons: Poor Sound
This tv is, quite simply, fantastic. The blacks are quite deep (after changing the factory settings). The colors are bright and dynamic. And the picture is unbelievable. In fact, it's so good that in some movies, the actors in front of a green screen pop out so much that it is clear that they are in front of a green screen. The only issue I have with the television is that it really should be hooked up to a surround sound system. I did this, but there is no option to control the sound that is being fed to the outside sound system through the tv. It is an either/or proposition. Either you have the sound come through the tv's speakers, in which case you can control the sound through the tv (obviously) or you hook up the 5.1 system and control the sound using your tuner. The tv it replaced allowed me to control the sound using the tv, even though the sound was being fed through my surround sound system.
Amazing Picture
By Tim from League City, TX on 07/10/2009.
Pros: Bright Image, Good Connection Options, Attractive Design, Fast Setup, Reduced Glare, Simple Controls, Good Resolution
Describe Yourself: Enthusiast
Best Uses: Home Theater
No need to go to the theaters anymore! With Samsung Blu-ray it's like you're in the movie scene it is so clear.
Not sure it is worth the premium.
By Carlos from Greenwich, CT on 07/10/2009.
Pros: Attractive Design, Bright Image, Good Resolution
Cons: Difficult To Set Up, Poor Sound
Describe Yourself: Enthusiast
Best Uses: Movies
Nice look, light weight... but not sure if it delivers better than similar LCD's and Plasmas. Day to day use is a bit cumbersome.
The 8000 Series of Excellence
By Manhattanray from New York on 07/3/2009.
Describe Yourself: Enthusiast
Pros: Good Connection Options, Reduced Glare, Attractive Design, Good Resolution, Bright Image, Fast Setup, Simple Controls
Best Uses: Movies, Home, Bedroom, Wall Mounting, Home Theater
Cons: None
Excellent picture quality, great connectivity. A top quality piece of digital art.
Fantastic
By Joe from CT on 06/28/2009.
Describe Yourself: Enthusiast
Pros: Fast Setup, Simple Controls, Good Connection Options, Reduced Glare, Good Resolution, Attractive Design, Bright Image
Best Uses: Wall Mounting, Home Theater
Excellent product. Great setvice from ABT
You have to see it to believe it!
By Tony the Therapist from Monterey, California on 06/26/2009.
Describe Yourself: Enthusiast
Pros: Good Resolution, Bright Image, Attractive Design, Fast Setup, Good Connection Options, Simple Controls
Cons: None at this time
Best Uses: Wall Mounting, Home Theater, Home, Movies, Bedroom
Shopped around at retail stores and online. [...] Basically it was plug and play. I plugged in the set and all I can say is WOW! What a picture! I had waited a while to find the right set and I'm glad I picked this up. ABT has my highest recommendation and since this orginal purchase have used them several more times for more audio equipment. The same every time....perfect! Great price[...]Check them out, you won't be disappointed.
Excellent product
By Tweety694 from Sinking Spring, Pa. on 06/23/2009.
Describe Yourself: Casual User
Pros: Good Connection Options, Good Resolution, Fast Setup, Reduced Glare, Attractive Design, Bright Image, Simple Controls
Best Uses: Movies, Home Theater
So far very happy with this product, picture is sharp and sound is good.
Great picture, Great looks, 100 % happy
By Richard from Brooklyn, N.Y. on 06/13/2009.
Pros: Bright Image, Simple Controls, Good Resolution, Attractive Design, Good Connection Options, Fast Setup
Describe Yourself: Casual User
Best Uses: Wall Mounting, Movies, Home, Home Theater
Great tv told all my friends. If you are looking for a LED tv this is the one. Price is high but you get what you pay for.
Love it!
By couch potato from tulsa, OK on 06/11/2009.
Describe Yourself: Enthusiast
Best Uses: Home, Movies, Home Theater
Pros: Simple Controls, Attractive Design, Fast Setup, Bright Image, Good Resolution, Good Connection Options
Very happy with the TV. It is everything they said it would be and more. The picture is so clear that it is like being on location.
BEST LCD EVER!!!!
By Lime-eyes from Oakland Califonia on 06/8/2009.
Pros: Fast Setup, Reduced Glare, Attractive Design, Simple Controls, Good Connection Options, Bright Image, Good Resolution
Best Uses: Home Theater, Movies, Home
Describe Yourself: Power User
Very easy to set up and get going. Wireless set up was seamless.
Beuautiful TV
By SS from Long Island, NY on 06/8/2009.
Describe Yourself: Enthusiast
Pros: Good Connection Options, Good Resolution, Fast Setup, Bright Image, Attractive Design
Best Uses: Movies, Home Theater, Wall Mounting, Home
Terrific picture easy to wall mount
Great product[...]
By Fred from Tallahassee, FL on 06/4/2009.
Describe Yourself: Enthusiast
Pros: Reduced Glare, Simple Controls, Attractive Design, Good Resolution, Fast Setup, Bright Image, Good Connection Options
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Perfect
By Brad from Silicon Valley on 05/26/2009.
Pros: Bright Image, Good Connection Options, Good Resolution, Fast Setup, Attractive Design, Reduced Glare
Describe Yourself: Enthusiast
Cons: Havent setup 240Hz yet
Best Uses: Home
Everyone likes it.
Awesom picture - poor quality
By JBGoode in MN from Minnesota on 05/23/2009.
Describe Yourself: Casual User
Pros: Good Connection Options, Reduced Glare, Bright Image, Good Resolution, Attractive Design
Best Uses: Wall Mounting, Movies, Home Theater
Great picture - very vivid!Poor product quality - we had it 1 week, and the screen went white! They tell us it is a bad board, and will take 2 weeks to get it repaired. Not what you want to hear after shelling out that kind of money and waiting for a month just to get it.
Just got this TV...Good Grief!
By Katera from Houston, TX on 05/21/2009.
Describe Yourself: Enthusiast
Pros: Good Resolution, Attractive Design, Bright Image, Fast Setup, Good Connection Options
Best Uses: Home Theater, Home, Bedroom, Wall Mounting, Movies
Cons: Poor Sound
This is the most money I have spent online so I was nervous, but at the end of the day the SAME TV with warranty was a full $800 less then at [...]. So I went for it. [...].The TV? Mercy. I played around with the 7000 series and it was great, but there was some judder in a few fast moving scenes both in movies and sports, hence I went with the 8000. I have not seen one motion artifact since turning it on. Tennis, golf, basketball...movies. Crystal clear. It has 5,000,000 : 1 contrast ratio compared to the the 7k series which is 3 mil to 1. You can see a difference. The first show I turned on was the Lakers vs the Magic. Good grief...the picture was 3d with colors that just poured off the screen and this was with 1080i dish network. 300 was the first movie I watched...after some tweaking of the settings it looked perfect. The blacks on this TV are every bit as good as Pioneer's Kurio Plasma, but with a crystal clear picture.Setup: LOL. pop off the 4 box handles lift the set out of the box, place it on where you want it and plug it in. Done. There is NOTHING to assemble. The stand is already attached. Picture: See above. Simply stunning. The thing is 1.2 inches wide. Incredible.Interface: Very easy to deal with. I have not bought a new TV in 8 years so I am a novice, but I found this TV VERY easy to adjust.Sound: Sucks. Plain and simple. The speakers are just too small to sound good. I use a Denon 5.1 speaker/receiver system anyway so it is a non issue for me.Looks: Awesome. The set looks very classy with a brushed aluminum stand.I use a PS3 for my blueray which works great with this TV. Just fyi.p.s. ABT has the best price [...] right now although this could change. FYI this was my first purchase from them. I was impressed.
Buy it for the Excellent Picture
By Dadoo from Miami, FL on 05/4/2009.
Cons: Bad Interface
Describe Yourself: Enthusiast
Pros: Good Resolution, Reduced Glare, Fast Setup, Good Connection Options, Attractive Design, Bright Image, Simple Controls
Best Uses: Home Theater, Wall Mounting, Movies
Best Picture on the market. So rich it looks 3D. Sound is very good only wish it did a partial mute when you hit mute. Multimedia/Ethernet features are horrible not up to current standards. Get the Samsung wall mount. The TV weights only 64 lbs and is easy for someone to walk away with it. The reason to buy this TV is for the picture quality which just has to be seen to be believed. In the store I just kept coming back to this TV as the gold standard, I think it will have you doing the same thing.
Amazing!!!
By CW from Chicago, IL on 05/1/2009.
Pros: Bright Image, Good Resolution, Fast Setup, Great HD picture, Attractive Design, Good Connection Options, Reduced Glare, Simple Controls
Describe Yourself: Enthusiast
Best Uses: Movies, Wall Mounting, Home Theater
Cons: Poor Sound
This is a great TV. I've used it primarily for viewing sports and movies. The HD quality is amazing! The speaker/sound quality are disappointing. It must be used with a home theater.
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