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Samsung: LCD TV questions - Samsung LN37B550

by JT321 - 7/28/09 3:23 PM

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LCD TV questions - Samsung LN37B550

by JT321 - 7/28/09 3:23 PM

Hi. I am buying my first non-CRT TV (better late than never), looking for good quality but not newest or leading edge. I have done lot of research and have narrowed my choices down to a 37 inch or 40 inch LCD. It is for my living room - don't want too small of a screen or too big (regular non HD content looks terrible on bigger screens I find and a lot of TV is still there). My questions to forum are:

1. Re: Samsung LN37B550, I have read consistently positive reviews of this unit but have come across more than a comments about poor audio quality from the built in speakers in Samsung LCD TVs (including 37B550). Any forum users have experience that refutes or verifies this?

2. What would comparable LCD TVs in 37 inches be? My Web research seems to points to maybe Panasonic 37" 1080p LCD HDTV (TCL37S1) being a close second? Any comments on this or others?

3. Should I spend the extra $300-400 and move up to the 40 inch Samsung? Only thing I am worried about is how poor image quality of non HD content looks on bigger screens

Thanks to all

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LCD TV questions - Samsung LN37B550

by Samsung_HD_Tech

- 7/28/09 4:00 PM In reply to: LCD TV questions - Samsung LN37B550 by JT321

JT321,

The last two questions are a little subjective and deal more with opinion. But I can address the first issue you posted.

The sound quality is going to be somewhat limited compared to the average CRT televisions you've owned prior. The design of the flat panel televisions leave little room for speakers (CRTs often had larger cabinets and thus, larger speakers), and because of that, small speakers are used to keep the design slim. Your best bet would be to go to the store, which is a noisy environement anyway, and test it out to see if it's acceptable. There are always options like soundbars or inexpensive speaker systems that can be used to give you as much sound as you want.

I hope that helps.

--HDTech