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I have replaced my Sony KDL-46XBR2 (2006 model) with a Samsung LN52A650 (2008 model). Gave the Sony to my daughter.
Nothing wrong with the picture on the Sony. However, there are three areas of improvement. Blacks have a “inkier” darker character, and overall contrast is a bit better.
The third is one I didn’t expect. There is three-dimensional impression on some HD content that I never noticed on the Sony. Images seem to “pop” on good HD content and foreground images seem separated from the background.
I suspect the improvement may be due to its “ultra clear panel” that is shinier than the Sony’s dull screen. And therein is the price. The Samsung is less forgiving of reflections from light sources. This isn’t a problem since we have blinds on all windows. The improvement in the picture is well worth this annoyance.
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Samsung TVs are an acquired taste. I couldn't live with one myself. Glossy screen and frame are among the deal killers.
I agree. You have to make peace with the shininess.
Yeah, the Samsungs are nice. They seem to have more clarity and depth than the comparable Sonys. Colors seem quite accurate in Movie Mode. I bought a 46" 850 model at Fry's a couple of weeks ago ($1750) and I'm very satisfied.
I like the red tinted frame too. And I'm using the TV as an audio source, running music downloads on jumpdrives through the TV and out it's audio outs to my preamp.
I also bought a Samsung, the LN46A650 (the biggest I could fit). As well as above, I have found the TV to do a nice job with standard TV signals when I must watch them. Sure the detail is missing, but there are no artifacts or jaggies, it does a great job.
I did have a problem with sparkle when watching Blu Rays. I played with the TV menus and found a couple options on one, digital noise reduction or something like that. It was turned off, turned it on, no sparkles!
You are right about the clear panel of the Samsungs, they look great but do reflect a bit more than the dull ones, but the dull ones are, well, dull.
An acquaintance of mine who has a Sharp Aquos noted my Samsung has a better picture.
This TV should hold me over until the new 480 frame rate LED's come out and become cheap.
We'll have to agree to disagree about global warming until the next global cooling scare comes along
You are losing detail, especially with Blu-ray.
If you are seeing sparkles from your BD player only, get a better HDMI cable.
Jack
My HDMI cables are short, 2 meter, 1.3b certified and of good quality. They are those "flat" ones where all the conductors are in a single row. They cost about 20 bucks each, but looked so good I got them, assuming they were overkill.
My blu ray player is connected to the HK receiver by an HDMI cable and another HDMI cable connects the HK to the TV.
Sounds like I need to further investigate this.
We'll have to agree to disagree about global warming until the next global cooling scare comes along
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Really, HDMI cables can make a difference?
Yes, but you don't have to spend a fortune. Most people find the $10 cable from Monoprice to suffice-its usually better than the feebies you get. Sparkles is the classic sign of bad HDMI cables.
Its a bigger issue for long runs.
My personal experience is that they make a difference, giving a somewhat better picture. I prefer Bettercables.com's Silver Serpents, but that's just me.
Jack
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