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Key Features
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Audio Features
TruSurround is a patented SRS technology that solves the problem of playing 5.1 multichannel content over two speakers. TruSurround delivers a compelling, virtual surround sound experience through any two-speaker playback system, including internal television speakers and headphones. It is fully compatible with all multichannel formats up to 5.1 channels. High-quality virtual surround sound can be experienced with just the two hidden, downward-firing side-mounted 2.2-channel dome speakers built into the TV.SRS TruSurround XT technology delivers an amazing, simulated 3D effect with clear dialog and powerful bass.
TruSurround XT audio also adds three audio enhancement technologies to produce an amazingly immersive sound experience.
- Dialog Clarity brings movie dialog into Focus during the playback of any surround-encoded material to make speech much clearer and crisper.
- TruBass creates incredible deep rich bass allowing a person to perceive significantly deeper, richer low bass tones that are far beyond the physical low frequency capabilities of the speaker itself.
- The SRS WOW feature widens the sound stage by processing standard two-channel stereo material as well as multi-channel encoded material for a dramatic improvement in the playback of any stereo audio over a two-speaker system.
Which Size HDTV is Right for My Room?
 | With standard-definition TVs, the rule used to be that viewers would feel comfortable watching a set from a distance of 3 to 6 times the screen size in inches. With HDTV, the resolution is so much better that you can sit closer to a larger TV without noticing the pixels. So with HDTVs, the rule tends to be you can sit anywhere from 1.5 to 3 times the screen size (in inches) for the best experience.
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- Series 5 1080p LCD HDTVs are available in 32-inch, 37-inch, 40-inch, 46-inch, and 52-inch models
- Series 6 1080p LCD HDTVs are available in 19-inch, 22-inch, 32-inch, 40-inch, 46-inch, and 52-inch models
- Series 7 1080p LCD HDTVs are available in 40-inch, 46-inch, and 52-inch models
TIPS FOR GETTING BETTER SOUND April 29, 200850 out of 51 found this review helpful
From the AVS Forums. These sound settings will bring your sound to life.
"Official LNXXA550 Calibration/Settings Thread"
A lot of people have used Rye82's audio settings and reported dramatic improvements:
Mode: Custom
SRS TruSurround XT: On
Auto Volume: On
TV Speaker: On
(# of clicks):
Balance: 0
100Hz: 8 clicks right
300Hz: 8 left
1kHz: 4 left
3kHz: 3 right
10kHz: 5 right
Turn it up and enjoy the ride. . .Great Pic and more than adequate basic sound!
LOOK NO FURTHER. SIMPLY SPECTACULAR! April 10, 200831 out of 50 found this review helpful
Short and sweet review: ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS LCDTV. I am technical expert and have seen and setup many lcd and plasma hdtv's and if you are thinking about this latest offering from samsung, then look no further. It is that good. 1080p via blu-ray or hd dvd players is breathtaking, when the tv is set up correctly and tweaked. NEVER use the factory default dynamic settings. Those are for store displays only. USE A HIGH QUALITY HDMI CABLE from monoprice.com and you will be blown away. MOVE OVER SONY, SHARP AND TOSHIBA! Get one of these puppies while they are hot and for a hot amazon price of $2300 ( what I paid)with free shipping and no tax. You will not be disappointed!
Great Value June 4, 200820 out of 20 found this review helpful
A while ago I got a Philips 52PFL7422 LCD from Costco. I couldn't get the Philips to look right, even after adjustments using DVE, so decided to return it and get a different brand / model.
After some research and in-store comparisons, I decided to get the Samsung LN 52A550. I checked Amazon and the price was less than I paid for the Philips, and I trusted Amazon, being a satisfied customer of theirs for years.
From the start the Samsung was MUCH better than my previous set. It had none of the issues I had with the Philips. I was surprised how well the colors and black levels looked before I did any tweaking. Wanting to get the best picture I could, I set all the enhancements off and used DVE (Digital Video Essentials) to fine-tune the set. The result was a great picture, not overblown like store displays, but not dim or washed out either.
To summarize, here is my opinion of the pros and cons of this set.
Pros:
1. Great contrast - adjusted backlight, contrast and brightness so the blacks look great and whites are not blown out. A really nice, not-too-bright, natural looking image.
2. Great Color temperature and Tint
3. Menus are well organized and VERY comprehensive - many advanced adjustments are available without entering special service menus.
4. USB photo and music interface was nice and menus were comprehensive.
5. Clean-looking frame and pedestal.
6. Noise Reduction and Dynamic Contrast modes, when needed, offer subtle enhancements without degrading the image.
7. Great HD quality from Blu-Ray/PS3. Games and Blu-Rays look fantastic. Even older non-HD DVD's look very good.
8. Great HD and Good SD quality from Cable Box (after adjusting the factory default contrast down to mid-60's, sharpness down to around 0, edge enhancement off).
9. Good quality from Wii and Playstation 2 - contrast, etc. settings similar to Cable Box. The games looked surprisingly good even though they are 480i or 480p. Be sure to not ovewrdrive contrast or sharpness. Use backlight to brighten if necessary.
10. HP Laptop (with NVidia graphics) connected via HDMI looked great. TV displayed various resolutions properly without chopping off the top or sides.
11. Low glare screen. Not as matte as some others, but definitely not high gloss like other Samsung LCD's. This was a must-have for me due to the bright room where the TV is installed.
12. Very good off-center viewing angles. - MUCH better than my previous LCD set.
13. Remote has good-sized buttons and a backlight.
Cons:
1. Sound is hollow unless you perform some adjustments (see AVS Forums for suggested settings). Not really a factor for me since I connect up to an external stereo system anyway.
Didn't Try:
1. VGA/PC Video input.
2. Digital sound outputs.
3. Composite video input.
All-in-all I am very happy with the purchase and with Amazon shipping and customer service.
Great HDTV, great price, great buying experience May 20, 200815 out of 15 found this review helpful
I researched the daylights out of HDTVs every day for a month before finally buying the LN52A550. Among other TVs, I had previously eyed the Samsung LNT5265F (last year's model), but was turned off by the glare of the shiny screen on that and other Samsung LCDs (looked at them at Best Buy and they WERE excessively shiny). Also, the 8ms pixel response time of those models was a bit slow for sports, with noticeable motion blur. But then the LN52A550 was put out, which has a matte screen and 5ms response time, and at $2,054, I was sold. (The price beat Best Buy's by $450 and that was before another $200 in sales tax.)
I've had the TV almost three weeks now. This TV has phenomenal picture, color, and contrast. Fast response time is great for sports and movies. I have a Sony 1080i upconverting DVD player and movies look great. HDTV signals (Comcast cable with 1080i) look absolutely stunning. There are tons of settings for picture adjustments; the menus are very easy to navigate. I would've liked a few more zoom and aspect ratio adjustments for the 1080 modes, but what's there is adequate.
For me, one high-priority selling point on the Samsung LCDs is the contrast ratio/black levels, and I have to say I was very impressed with this one's. My father has a 52" Vizio LCD and the black levels (more like dark gray) are not even in the same ballpark as this model's. Very dark shade of black. Almost as dark as on my Sharp CRT.
As other reviewers have noted, the sound is pretty weak, but that was absolutely zero factor in my decision because I use a Dolby Digital surround receiver and haven't used the speakers on any TV in my living room for a decade. I can't say how the sound of this model compares to other TVs; I'll just say that if you own a $2,000 TV, you should own an audio receiver and decent speakers.
As some might be, I was a little nervous to online-order a 52" TV (for fear of dreaded dead pixels and having to ship it back, mainly), but everything went great. The delivery took six days from when I ordered to when it arrived. The delivery guys unpacked it, moved it where I wanted it and let me hook it up and turn it on to make sure everything was working. Also, under Amazon's 30-day price guarantee, I've gotten refunds totaling $165 because the price went down to $1,889 since I ordered. Amazon refunded the difference no questions asked. Great service, great TV, great experience all around.
Making the right choice April 17, 200812 out of 12 found this review helpful
I had narrowed my choice for a new tv to either the Panasonic 50" plasma or the Samsung 52" LCD. My daughter has the Panasonic which is a very nice set. But due to the brightness of the room, I decided on the Samsung. I've had it set up for the past week and all I can say is this is an amazing tv. Regarding the price, local big box stores are selling this for $2799. I paid $2338 at Amazon on April 2 and due to the 30 day best price policy, to date I have received $120 in credits to my card. If you're in the market for a tv, I cannot say enough about the Samsung LN52A550P or Amazon.
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