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anthonyls · 08-19-2012, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Caleb

Wow that's crazy that you can't disable the internal sound.

I would just leave the volume on zero or on mute and let an AV receiver deal with the sound.

By the way whats the firmware version on your TV?

Unfortunately we use this TV in the bed room with a sound bar / no receiver. We just bought the TV a few weeks ago, so I would image it came with the latest firmware. But in any case, where do I find the current firmware info? I've looked through the menus and can't find any information.

TechGuy441 · 08-20-2012, 07:03 PM

While it doesn't solve your sound problem, the review that I mentioned earlier (http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-t...-35244017.html) helps with picture calibration if you haven't done that yet.

anthonyls · 08-21-2012, 03:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TechGuy441

While it doesn't solve your sound problem, the review that I mentioned earlier (http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-t...-35244017.html) helps with picture calibration if you haven't done that yet.

The picture is not the problem... we think it looks fine the way it is. The problem are the internal speakers!

steve1971 · 08-21-2012, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by anthonyls

The picture is not the problem... we think it looks fine the way it is. The problem are the internal speakers!

Internal speakers in HDTV's always seem to be a problem and there are very few that I have heard about that are good. For your bedroom I would go with a soundbar.

Caleb · 08-21-2012, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by steve1971

Internal speakers in HDTV's always seem to be a problem and there are very few that I have heard about that are good. For your bedroom I would go with a soundbar.

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jayturner514 · 08-21-2012, 10:16 PM

I have the toshiba taked about in previous posts (also use a soundbar, which works great). I am very happy with this tv. I didnt know much about itwhen I bought it, it was a one day deal on ebay. Picked it up over a year ago for $499 with free shipping. So far its great, no problems whatsoever. The wi-fi dongle came with it and it works ok, but I use appletv for all my internet stuff, so I don't use the apps on the tv very much at all.

MountainBlu · 08-22-2012, 02:04 AM

I have a 40" and a 42" Toshiba and both have performed extremely well. No problems. Very affordable . They may not rank the highest but they look great to me.

Caesu · 08-22-2012, 08:00 PM

I actually liked the Toshiba LED's myself. The L5200 is good. On a side note I saw the 55L6200 which I thought looked the best out of the bunch for the price range. That an it had this neat little keyboard for the Smart functions.

I wonder why Toshiba doesnt get so much exposure on here or do I need to get my glasses checked

?

TechGuy441 · 08-27-2012, 07:09 PM

The Toshiba's are also noticeably cheaper than other brand sets, for a similar quality and reliability. They make for great 40" TV's.

Caesu · 08-28-2012, 05:36 PM

Seriously, Toshiba is very underrated after I looked into them. I had a family member buy the 50" 50L2200u, and I thought it wouldnt be good since its native 60Hz, and they paid around 700.00 for it, but honestly, the picture looks great and the motion performance was smooth across.

I found it was full array LED too or at the least Direct LED spec. No flash lighting or uniformity issues. Colours were solid and no motion blur that I could see.

Oddly, I was playing with a 50" Samsung at Costco, the 50EH6000 series and removing the fake motion interpolation to off, and even with blur reduction maximized, it was still more blurry then the Toshiba, but then again, it was on Store Demo.

Maybe it's because Toshiba doesnt make their own panels and just builds their TVs on other brands purchased parts, but whoever is doing the engineering is doing a good job over there.

I think people are just hung up with the other brands as well, but I would give Toshiba a shot if I were looking for a solid LED at a good price.

08-22-2012, 02:04 AM	#27
MountainBlu Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:3	I have a 40" and a 42" Toshiba and both have performed extremely well. No problems. Very affordable . They may not rank the highest but they look great to me. The Dream: An Oddworld Stranger's Wrath movie on Blu-ray.

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08-20-2012, 07:03 PM	#22
TechGuy441 Member Member since:Jul 2012	While it doesn't solve your sound problem, the review that I mentioned earlier (http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-t...-35244017.html) helps with picture calibration if you haven't done that yet.

08-21-2012, 10:16 PM	#26
jayturner514 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2011 Location:SC Blu-ray collection:206 Trading Score:26	I have the toshiba taked about in previous posts (also use a soundbar, which works great). I am very happy with this tv. I didnt know much about itwhen I bought it, it was a one day deal on ebay. Picked it up over a year ago for $499 with free shipping. So far its great, no problems whatsoever. The wi-fi dongle came with it and it works ok, but I use appletv for all my internet stuff, so I don't use the apps on the tv very much at all.

08-22-2012, 08:00 PM	#28
Caesu Expert Member Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:532 Blu-ray reviews:10	I actually liked the Toshiba LED's myself. The L5200 is good. On a side note I saw the 55L6200 which I thought looked the best out of the bunch for the price range. That an it had this neat little keyboard for the Smart functions. I wonder why Toshiba doesnt get so much exposure on here or do I need to get my glasses checked ?

08-27-2012, 07:09 PM	#29
TechGuy441 Member Member since:Jul 2012	The Toshiba's are also noticeably cheaper than other brand sets, for a similar quality and reliability. They make for great 40" TV's.

08-28-2012, 05:36 PM	#30
Caesu Expert Member Member since:Jan 2010 Blu-ray collection:532 Blu-ray reviews:10	Seriously, Toshiba is very underrated after I looked into them. I had a family member buy the 50" 50L2200u, and I thought it wouldnt be good since its native 60Hz, and they paid around 700.00 for it, but honestly, the picture looks great and the motion performance was smooth across. I found it was full array LED too or at the least Direct LED spec. No flash lighting or uniformity issues. Colours were solid and no motion blur that I could see. Oddly, I was playing with a 50" Samsung at Costco, the 50EH6000 series and removing the fake motion interpolation to off, and even with blur reduction maximized, it was still more blurry then the Toshiba, but then again, it was on Store Demo. Maybe it's because Toshiba doesnt make their own panels and just builds their TVs on other brands purchased parts, but whoever is doing the engineering is doing a good job over there. I think people are just hung up with the other brands as well, but I would give Toshiba a shot if I were looking for a solid LED at a good price.