I received the the Samsung in great condition and the delivery person brought it inside where I took over the set up. It was set up friendly (thank the Lord). The 37A550 was up and running within 30 minutes. It has all the hookups that you could ask for, laptops, camera, camcorders and more. The price was below $1000 plus they were asking for when it came out.
The Samsung picture is Awesome and I would recommend this product to anyone.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
I recently ordered the Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV. I am very pleased. It was super easy to set up. The picture is fantastic. I comparison shopped for a couple of months prior to ordering this TV. I considered the Sony & LG, but was unable to afford these. The Samsung TV is affordable and is very high quality. I couldn't ask for a better TV.
Some who reviewed this TV complained about the remote. This remote is one of the best I have ever had. You can practically poing the remote in any direction you want, and it still works.
I have the TV hooked up to my surround sound system. The sound is awesome.
If you are looking for a high quality LCD television, you will not be disappointed with this one. You can order with confidence!!!
I ordered directly from Amazon and opted for the free shipping. The free shipping was through CEVA. I read terrible reviews about CEVA after my order had already been placed, and I was very concerned. It took approximately 2 weeks for me to receive the TV, but the communication through CEVA was great. They called the day before to schedule a delivery time, then called as they were approaching my home. The TV was in perfect shape. I just think we live in "microwave society" where we want everything right away and have lost the art of being patient. If you are willing to be patient, you won't have any problems with CEVA.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
I've had this TV for about a month now, and I echo every positive thing people have said about it. I agree that the speakers are not the greatest, but I've got it connected to my home audio system - it's great!Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
Good value. Easy set up, great picture. Amazon delivery service was excellant!Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
When connected to my Dish HD receiver, this TV has an awesome picture. Sharp and crisp with beautiful color. I'm very happy with my purchase.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
What I was not told when I purchased this TV was that I would get a worse picture when viewing analog cable that I got with my 11 year old Sony. I was pretty much forced to subscribe to digital cable. The so called "auto audio" is totally useless. The commercials still scream loud enough to blow ear drums with or without this "function" activated. My main complaint is the switching of TV to DVD or VCR. With the Sony, it was a push of one button. With the Samsung, I have to go to the menu, find the source selection function and switch signal source from TV to "Component 1 or 2. Reverse to go back to TV. Unacceptable. Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
Perfect size for me, not too big and not too small. Picture is good. Lots of options for viewing. Price was what I expected. And it was mailed to my home, loved that.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
This pictute is as good as or better than a Sony TV for a lot less money.
As others have pointed out the sound is really poor on Samsung. I agree and have, as others have done, used my Bose system for sound.
This makes this TV perfect.
I needed a 37" Tv because I have an entertainment center that I would not replace. Sony had a 37' tv but the speakers made it too big for my entertainment center.
I am very, very pleased with my purchse of Samsung.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
Bought this in November and it is well worth the money. We don't have cable, but get excellent over the air HD reception with this tv. It is amazing that the non-cable quality of this TV is this good. Plus, shipping was easy and this TV was a great deal.
Well worth it if you are in the market for a digital TV.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
Bought this back in September. After one month, TV started to fail: after an hour the image on the screen would go to black (only sound would be available), and I would have to turn off / on the TV to get the image back. So, I went to the store and they exchanged it for a new one.
Unfortunately, the problem appeared again on the new set, just after two months after the exchange. Now, I'm dealing with samsung and the local service providers and they both are just terrible.
You can find there are some more cases like this if you search the internet (I'm not the only one). It seems the problem is created by . connecting 2 / 3 HDMI devices at the same time (I have three: Direct TV, PS3 & Apple TV). So far, local service provider told me to "disconnect everything and just plug an air antenna". Of course, the problem appeared again. But what's the purpose of not connecting HDMI devices when that's the whole purpose of buying an HD TV set in the first place?
Terrible product. And terrible service. Don't buy Samsung at all.
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My first set did come damaged, but because i went with Amazon, it was no problem whatever and i still had my set way before Christmas. Amazon is great to deal with and i will continue to recommend them highly, Ceva who was the company contracted in my area to deliver the set was outstanding...giving me courtesy calls when the set arrived in order to arrange delivery and again when they were on their way to deliver -Outstanding in today's world of P-O-O-R customer service. Now, as for the set itself - Consumer Reports rates it tops and it IS 100% best TV for the price for Aesthetics, Picture is magnificant, you can play with peripherals if you're in to photos and things, and the sound that many people have complained about i can't understand what they were complaining about because you can go in the menu and set it however you'd like...now for the true audiophiles, you wouldn't buy a set of this magnitude for the superior sound anyway would you? Most of my audiophile friends run their sets through a receiver/mixer system for 5 or 7:1 surround. Anyway, i would buy this set again even over the LG.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
The Samsung 37-inch LCD HDTV is an excellent product with outstanding contrasts (deep blacks, bright colors) and no blurring due to tracking. The HDTV picture is crystal clear. The setup menu is very user friendly.
We use it together with Dish's HDTV receiver and a small antenna for local channels. The picture is outstanding in both situations.
We like the small lighted area at the center bottom of the screen when the TV is turned on. It takes several seconds before picture and sound appear, so this lighted area lets you know that the set was indeed turned on.
The internal speakers give very decent sound and the sound controls allow a lot of flexibility.
With the many modes of signal input to the TV (standard definition, an old VCR, an old DVD, antenna, HDTV receiver) the Samsung automatically chooses which screen size to use. Old VHS tapes and DVD's look much better on this set than on the old 32" tube analog set it replaced.
No complaints so far.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
We love this tv...its our second flat screen tv and the TV is everything that the ad and product reviews promised it would be. Some reviewers have said the that sound on this is somewhat tinny, but we didn't find that to be the case. We especially like the swivel stand and the extra HDMI hook ups. Overall, we've fund Samsung flat panels to be a very good buy with decent pricing.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
I bought this before Thanksgiving break. So far, the TV has been great. I love playing my PS3 on it and the graphics are amazing! I found it to be very user friendly and the HD channels rock! Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
I bought this TV just before the holidays and I am VERY satisfied with it. What a great picture and viberant colors.
Ordering it from Amazon was easy and quick. I ordered it on a Friday afternoon and received it by Wednesday. Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
This television is perfect. I personally looked for over a year before I chose this tv.
Let me just list the Pros and the Cons:
Pros:
Ability to make any video source coming through the tv perfectly stretch to fit the screen, even tv shows playing on Analog channels & DVD's that aren't fullscreen.
Nice little song that plays when the TV turns on
PIP, so that if someone wants to watch TV and another person wants to game, that's possible on the same screen, even on Analog cable
You can't get a better picture Quality currently, as long as your sending an HD/Digitial Source through it.
Internal Antenna, that will get channels over the air
Swivel Stand
Cons:
Most Analog cable channels won't look that good on it, but we're all going to digital in Feb, so that won't be a problem
Having to clean it often, but that is sometimes a pleasure!
Overall, if you want a big TV for a great value, don't pass this one, it has every possible input that you could possibly use.
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Not only was the TV outstanding but the delivery blew my mind.
The delivery driver not only unpacked the set he also set it up and moved my old T.V. to another room.
First class all the way in the savings and service.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
This is my second Samsung LCD purchase in 14 months. The picture quality is excellent. But the sound is low budget....I was really disappointed. It's too much of a hassle to pack it all up and ship it back, so I just kept it. It's for the kids game room, and they haven't complained, so I guess no harm done. But I can hear the poor sound quality every time I watch it. I'll need to get a separate sound system, sub-woofer or something.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
Great TV for the money. It is my third Samsung LCD HDTV. Much better picture than the first one I purchased three years ago.
Lots of nice features. The sound could be better, I agree with those other reviews on the sound issue but you can live with that part.
Picture does not break up on fast action shots. Having 1080 on a 37" screen is Awesome. Samsung has GREAT customer service, they are only a call away if you need them.
If you want a great 37" HDTV get this one, it is worth the money.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
perfect picture, perfect size, and if you have a blu ray unit the samsung is a must purchaseGet more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
I go this TV in June 2008. By Jan 09 the screen started going blank. I called Samsung and I was told maybe it is a lamp problem - they are selling defective televisions. I am worried about what will happen once the warranty is over - I was told an extended warranty would cost $550. At that rate, i might as well just buy a new tvGet more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
Love the picture! We have an xbox 360 attached to it (with the HDMI) and I'm just blown away on how nice it looks! So crisp and clean! I can't wait to hook up a Blu-ray player.
I would of given it 5 stars if it had better speakers. Out of the box it sounds very tinny, be sure to go into the equalizer settings and boost the levels, or adjust to your liking. And also note, if you boost to high and you like to listen to it loud, you might get "rattle" out of your speakers. Might be just my TV that does that, but just a warning. I have mine hooked up to a stereo so I'm not too concerned. Also, my wife (not into tech stuff) is very disappointed that she can not just turn on the tv and watch it. She does not want to have to turn on a stereo and a tv and a cable box and so on and so on.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
We have it for about a month now. I went to a local electronic store determined to buy a Sony m-series 37", but after standing in front of the array of TV's, this one won my heart. Excellent picture quality. White is bright and pure, color has nice contrast, black is deep. The piano-black framing was simple, classic and beautiful. The remote has good size and useful buttons, easy to use config, and easy to hold. The pause between channel swiching is acceptable (I think Sony takes half a second too long, which is the biggest issue I have with Sony.). Everyone in my family loves this TV. At the time I bought it, Amazon's price was significantly lower than any of the local store on-sale prices. It took about a week to arrive my home in southern CA. I thought this was an excellent buy.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
I looked and did research for months to find the best quality 37" 1080P LCD TV and everything points to this model. After using this TV in my home office for 2 months I can verify all the positive reviews on this unit.
Sound is excellent if you room is not your main living room. Picture is crystal clear and all of my guest say the same thing " Holy $#$ the picture is amazing"
Remote is a bit large and kind of useless if you have a cable box or direct TV like i do.
Mount this unit on the wall in a spare room not your main room and you will be completely satisfied. also purchase a protection plan because this baby gets hot.
The 5 year plan plus TV shipped was under $1,000
I have a Hitachi 60",Sony 55" & 22" HP LCds and this Samsung blows them all away. Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
TV is great but the list price is not $1199. Samsung has it listed at 1099.99 on their home page. So recalculate your savingsGet more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
The TV was delivered just last week with Amazon's White Glove service. The delivery guy unpacked the box and set up the TV and even offered to remove all of the packaging! All of this at NO charge from Amazon.
This is our 2nd Samsung. We also have two Sharp LCDs. I picked the Samsung based on Consumer Reports reviews. The TV is outstanding and just the right size for our "adult" den. We did not want a TV to over power the room and the 37" is perfect. I researched all of the Samsung different models before choosing the 550. The 550 gives the right balance of features and price. Amazon's price beat Circuit City's "going out of business" price by over a $100!Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
This is our third Samsung. The first was a 32" for use in our bedroom.The second was bought for our kitchen (the only unit that I could find in white). When our daughter got married we decided to give them an HDTV as a wedding gift. Since we were very happy with the two previous sets purchased- we opted for another Samsung. Our daughter is happy with her set too. All three sets are uniform in performance, sharp with very good sound and true color. Free shipping was a nice bonus.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
I bought one of these TVs earlier in 2008 for myself. Great picture and easy to use. This is a 60 hrz machine, but I do not notice much, if any blurring of the picture during fast action. Not sure it would be worth the extra money to go to a 120 hrz machine. Sound from the speakers is only average quality, but I hooked the TV up to a theatre sound system which works great.
I liked the TV so much that I recommended it to my sister in law. She bought one through Amazon and is very happy with it. I like to purchase direct from Amazon.com whenever possible. Never had a problem and I have purchased a number of items from them. Delivery is prompt and often included in the price. Saving sales tax is also nice.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
This is the third Samsung HDTV I've purchased from Amazon -- one DLP and two LCDs.
First, a word about getting your large TV from Amazon. In all three cases, the TV arrived on the scheduled date or earlier, with no damage. I'm not sure how the long-range shipping was handled, but the final delivery was handled by a local trucking company that was friendly, courteous, and right on time. They even offered to unbox the unit. Because of Amazon's excellent price and delivery, I'd recommend them to anyone shopping for an HDTV.
Second, regarding Samsung, I've become a huge fan of their products. In addition to the three HDTVs, my home has two Samsung double-door refrigerators that replaced aging Subzero units at a much lower price and (I believe) higher quality. I also have a couple of Samsung computer monitors.
Like the other Samsung TVs, the 37-inch LN37A550 has an excellent picture, a good assortment of inputs including 3 HDMI and a VGA port. It also supports the CEC protocol, which can simplify integration with other CEC-compatible products such as home theater systems and DVD players. Its weak point is the speakers, but that's not unusual for any LCD TV due to the limitations of the flat panel form factor. Fortunately, the market abounds with inexpensive sound systems, including several from Samsung that support CEC.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
I love this tv. It's features are easy to access. i was able to connect the blu-ray without a problem. PIP works great. Beautiful picture, sound quality is good. It has a USB port for viewing pictures. I would recommend this tv for anyone looking for a reasonably priced set with all the necessary features.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
Beautiful picture quality....easy to use on-screeen menu....Sound is not that good....kind of "tinny" but when used with a Home Theater system, it is excellent......Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
Terrific picture. Sharpest I've seen. Sound needs adjustment using the built-in equalizer( lowering the high end gives a fuller sound). Don't waste time looking at others, just buy it.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
I have had the TV for approximately 1-month. The picture quality deserves a 5-star rating. However, sound is a disappointment.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
The unit has met all my expectations !!! I'am amazed at the hugh number of adjustments the user can make to suit his or her viewing wants.Like everything else "you do your homework first " !!!Seller & shipper were excellent.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
This is the second Samsung LCDTV that I purchased in the past month and both sets are fantastic. I purchased both from Amazon and would do it again in a heartbeat. I cannot say enough about the value and quality.
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Dimensions determined the size of tv for my master bed armour. I currently have a Samsung DLP and have been very happy with it; this LCD model had good reviews and after one month of use I have to agree. (It makes me want to upgrade my DLP).
For the price (and Amazon was the lowest) it was a no brainer when comparing other makes/models of that size. Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
We received this product wtih no hassels. The picture quality is excellent and that is without an HD cable box. We are pleased with our purchase.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
Excellent picture, below average sound. Measurement of width (critical for my installation) didn't include the buttons on the side of the screen cabinet. That made planned installation impossible without extensive rework.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
This has been one of these best TV's iv'e ever owned. Set up was easy and it was a great bargain compared to the Best Buy stores. The stand was broken when we received it but Samsung made this good for us.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
First I will say this is one of the best looking screens I have seen, once configured correctly. It did require some tinkering:
I have read some reviews complaining about the "Made in Mexico" models not having as nice of a picture as the korean models, so I was a bit weary when I received the mexico one. I was a bit disappointed, particularly when hooked up to the PC input with the out of box settings. dull and somewhat muddle looking color. However, a quick adjustment to brightness contrast and color profiles quickly solved this. HDMI by contrast was WAY to bright and sharp on factory settings when hooked up to the PC. (I have not tested this on any bluray players, as I currently use it as a screen for my HTPC.) I had to turn the sharpness down all the way, it just does not work well with PC text and 3d gaming, and brought out too much artifacts in Xvid and mpeg4 encoded media files. Took me roughly 2 weeks of playing with all the settings before I got a truly fantastic picture on this model, which is why i give it 5 stars. Lets just say if you are comparing to in store models, you have not seen anything yet. most stores do not correctly configure the screens before displaying them.
I do not use the sound, however I can testify that it does sound tiny when i tried my PS2 on the component inputs, but most flat panel TVs do not have good sound, so I recommend a good external setup regardless to the TV brand. Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
The box arrived much sooner than the delivery schedule stated. I was surprised at the small amount of packing material that surrounded the TV when I unpacked it.
The TV arrived still set in the "SHOP" mode with all sections at their maximum settings. It took around 90 minutes to set up the TV using the onscreen menu for color, sound, channels, etc. I used a guide I found online at a review site for the next larger size Samsung to speed up the process of set-up. Without it to get me in the "ballpark", It probably would have took an hour longer to get it right. I am disappointed with the AUTOSOUND option which states it controls volume at a standard level. This feature is useless when it comes to commericals that literally turn up the volume automatically. The surround sound feature does work reasonably well. The picture is "standard" with receiving signals that are not HD.
I will appreciate the feature of software upgrades to the set as they become available. Maybe they will fix the auto sound problem in the next upgrade. Overall, the great TV for a small display space.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
Pros: Very good HD picture, easy to set up. Non-HD channels are satisfactory, but not outstanding.
Cons: Tinny sound from speakers on the back of the unit that can be improved somewhat through menu adjustments. External speakers a must if sound is extremely important to you. Best viewed close to head on, as colors fade at sharper angles.
Overall: Very satisfied. Looks great with Blu-ray. Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
I purchased this Samsung television through Amazon simply because every purchase made through them, small OR large, is not only easy but I have full confidence that the order will be handled correctly! It is sort-of a "one-stop-does-it" situation and I would HIGHLY recommend this method of purchase to EVERYone!! The television was shipped directly to our daughter in Colorado and although I never saw it, our daughter is VERY happy with it. We have two Samsung televisions ourselves and find them perfect in every way. So "happy shopping" through Amazon!!
Nancy Thurman
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We really like our new HD TV. The picture is great and the screen size is just right for our small family room. We bought it for a very good (discounted) price from Amazon Warehouse. The box was missing 2 small parts- a the ferrite core and the screen cloth. We wrote to Amazon customer service and received a prompt reply. They were unable to send the missing parts, but offered a further discount on the price. We were very satisfied with the service and continue to use Amazon for a variety of purchases. Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
We got our first flat screen, HD compatible tv in this Samsung model. Great picture quality, sound very nice with adjustment and easy to hook up to our components.It took longer for us to "relearn" the remote for our "dish" than to use the tv.lol.Overall great value for the price.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
I have been very pleased with this TV since purchasing it. Initially my order had been for a Sony Bravia, which was delayed 3 months from the date I first placed the order. Pretty unbelievable!! To the credit of Amazon, they provided me with a steep discount and express delivery for this Samsung TV, which I feel mostly made up for the blunder with the previous Sony TV. For this Samsung TV, the picture and clarity are impressive. It was easy to hook up within minutes. It is very light weight, which will make it easy to transfer from my bedroom to the patio for sporting events, etc. Overall, I have been pleasantly surprised and pleased with the service and product quality of this TV sold by Amazon inc.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
My wife and I spent a lot of time checking out reviews on the web, as well as viewing many different models & makes of HDTV's before finally deciding on the Samsunt LN37A550. Right from first view my wife fell in love with the picture: to her it just seemed brighter and clearer than all the rest. After much comparison to the competition I would have to say I agree with her. The picture is very bright and clear.
As far as 1080p vs. 720p some are of the opinion that you can't tell the difference with this screen size. I personally COULD tell the difference: even if it is primarily at close range. Well, every little bit helps so 1080p was the way to go for me, but is Samsung really any better than the rest?
Perhaps not better than some, exactly, but it had the right combination of picture quality, features, and price that seemed to set it apart. I initially bought a Sony (can I mention other brands?) M-series because I was able to get over $450 dollars off the store's regular price. Not a bad deal by any stretch of the imagination, but when I got it home I hated it and had to return it. Its SD performance was execrable, there was just no other word for it (all right, maybe "wretched" could be used as well): Very noisy and highly posterized (a slight level of these attributes was even visible from some HD sources). Of course, many reviews say that ALL HDTVs have poor SD quality, but the Samsung is actually very good in this respect. And since my cable company's HD offerings are a bit light right now, this was important to me. Of course, you can't squeeze blood from a turnip, and there is no mistaking SD for HD, but it is still eminently watchable on the Samsung.
A couple of other pros that I appreciate on this unit are: loads of picture setting options (but to me the picture is great even right out of the box), a USB input for viewing pics from my digital camera and/or listening to mp3s (but why would you want to with that lousy sound? - more on this in a moment), and 3 (count-em) HDMI ports, one conveniently side-mounted for easy access, which in concert with the swivel base makes quick work of plugging in my HD camcorder.
So have we stumbled upon HDTV Nirvana here? Not exactly. As many have pointed out, the sound quality is somewhat sub-par, and even serious tweaking of the equalizer settings can't improve it to any great degree when using the built-in speakers. Not a deal-breaker for me, I could always listen through a stereo if I want to. A nitpicky little annoyance is the glossy base, which attracts (and shows) dust like nobody's business: we'll live with it. The important stuff is well-implemented as far as I am concerned. Unless you have a very low tolerance for anything less than super-high fidelity sound, I can't imagine you'll be disappointed with this unit.
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I got this TV about 6 months ago and still love it. My only gripe is that the speakers could be a lot better. My 20 inch $200 box TV from Toshiba had far better speakers. In retrospect, I would still DEFINITELY get this TV again, I would just recommend getting some speakers to go with the outstanding picture.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
I wanted a midsize HDTV for my bedroom. This tv fit the bill size wise and price wise. The picture is beautiful but the sound was like an AM radio, very tinny with little bass. I tried adjusting the sound manually and had no success so I called Samsung and they did send a repair person to exchange the speakers at no cost to me. The sound quality was a tiny bit better but I still couldn't stand it. Samsung advised me that most people have a home entertainment system and therefore don't use the tv's speakers but that did little to help me, I didn't want to have a bulky sound system in my bedroom. Finally I found a solution at Target where I purchased a speaker bar that had a built in sub-woofer and IPOD dock. It only cost $100 so it didn't break the bank and made the tv sound a million times better and didn't take up much room. It's a shame that Samsung can't put the same amount of effort they do for the picture quality into the sound quality. So, if you already have a home theater system to connect this to you are golden, if not, get a different tv or plan on buying new speakers if sound is a priority to you.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
I recently bought a new Samsung 37in TV from Amazon. Make no mistake: this is a great product. But don't expect it to work like the sets on display in the Big Box stores. The reason is that the stores often have their own company made videos on display. They almost invariably emphasize jarring action shots, bright colors against white or blue backgrounds, and often have panoramic views of vast landscapes or colorful flowers. As one of the Big Box clerks told me: you will get this same picture at home if you play a Blue Ray disc on a quality Blue Ray DVD with a jacked up 120MHz version of your TV set. But, heh, most of us by a telly set to watch cable tv.
As for Amazon's promise that they will set up your set and carry away the debris, that is legit. Two men carefully unpacked the set and had it up and running in about seven minutes. But language was a problem, since one person could speak no english and the other was only marignally better. They also neglected to tell me that I had to use both remotes (one for the TV, the other for the cable box) to control the set, something that caused me great anxiety until I figured it out. Incidentally, it is possible to use only one remote, if you hook up the cable directly into the new TV, or if you turn in your Standard Definition cable box for a new HD cable box. And while they offered to carry away the rubbish, they told me I should keep the box and the packing materials in case I had to return the set. Fair enough, this was a sensible suggestion.
As for the set itself, it is great. In almost every respect it performs as outlined in the reviews of this product. On HD channels, it offers wonderful color,sharp contrasts, and an almost three dimensional experience. As for the sound, it is, as most reviewers have pointed out, god awful. It sounds "tinny" and lacking substance, and almost certainly I will have to improve it by a sound bar or modestly priced home theatre sound system. One of the great features is the remote, which is user friendly, and one of its best function is the picture-size button. One of the flaws of most HDTVs is that when they show a Standard Definition program on cable, the people and items depicted appear "squat," with people looking like fireplugs and Volkswagens looking like stretch limosines. But you can immediately get rid of this phenomena by changing from the usual 16:9 ratio to either a Zoom 1 or 4:3 ratio. (Sounds complicated, but is easy to learn and do in reality).
So, in general, it is a pleasant and easy experience dealing with Amazon, which delivers on on its promises. And the Samsung 37in 1080 HDTV is an excellent product, but just accept that you are unlikely to see the same quality of picture that are on the specially designed videos on display at the Big Box stores. But having said that, these new HDTVs are a modern marvel.Get more detail about Samsung LN37A550 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV.
