Samsung vs Sony LCDs, which are better? - Blu-ray Forum

bone crusher · 03-25-2009, 02:15 AM

I have a Sony KDL-40D3000 myself and like it a lot. I have seen some pretty sweet Samsungs at Futureshop lately too.

Between Samsung and Sony who is currently making the best quality LCDs? Regardless of price.

crazyBLUE · 03-25-2009, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by bone crusher

I have a Sony KDL-40D3000 myself and like it a lot. I have seen some pretty sweet Samsungs at Futureshop lately too.

Between Samsung and Sony who is currently making the best quality LCDs? Regardless of price.

I think viewing different displays all the time as I do The sammy is better !!

THIS IS MPO !! I AM NOT TRYING TO START A WAR in this thread !!

Johnny Vinyl · 03-25-2009, 02:28 AM

I like the Samsung LCD's as well. The Sony's are way to overpriced.

John

Bluubyu · 03-25-2009, 02:32 AM

SAMSUNG all the way IMHO.

Rob J in WNY · 03-25-2009, 02:33 AM

I've kept regular pace on both Sammy and Sony stuff since I bought my XBR4, and I do have to give the edge to Sony, still. Both sets have their shortcomings, but I have observed a little more artifacting in the Sammys. Both manufacturer's LED backlit LCDs are quite impressive, though. All said, Sony still gets the overall nod for me.

My_Two_Cents · 03-25-2009, 02:34 AM

Sony XBR8 vs Samsung 950 series - IMO, it's a toss-up. Both are top-of-the-line LCDs.

Bluubyu · 03-25-2009, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Ricshoe

Sony XBR8 vs Samsung 950 series - IMO, it's a toss-up. Both are top-of-the-line LCDs.

But the XBR8 will cost you $2000.00 more

icyteddy · 03-25-2009, 02:38 AM

I think it depends on the consumer preference and most importantly price. I have the Sony Bravia series and my friend have the Samsung A750 series. PQ wise, they look identical. BOTH are great LCD, just one has different function than the other. Price wise his samsung was $100 cheaper than my Sony, but I get a 2 year warranty

. Also, I chose my Bravia so it match well with my PS3 and S350

Mr. Joshua · 03-25-2009, 02:44 AM

Oh you have to check out the new Samsung LED's the 6000, 7000 and 7100 series. Check them out on samsungusa.com I saw a 55" 6000 in Best Buy wow wireless internet capability and some other sweet features...

http://www.samsung.com/us/productsubtype/led/

steve1971 · 03-25-2009, 02:52 AM

Sony all the way. Samsung has some very nice LCD's but in Sony I trust! I have never had one single problem with any Sony product I have ever bought and their customer service has always been freindly and very helpful. I have the Sony Bravia 46V4100 and its a fantastic HD tv that I know I will get many years of enjoyment out of. But it all boils down to is what you like and what you can afford. Both companies make excellent LCD tv's and you cant go wrong either way. But for me its Sony all they way.

Johnny Vinyl · 03-25-2009, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by steve1971

Sony all the way. Samsung has some very nice LCD's but in Sony I trust! I have never had one single problem with any Sony product I have ever bought and their customer service has always been freindly and very helpful. I have the Sony Bravia 46V4100 and its a fantastic HD tv that I know I will get many years of enjoyment out of. But it all boils down to is what you like and what you can afford. Both companies make excellent LCD tv's and you cant go wrong either way. But for me its Sony all they way.

I'll back you up on the Sony support. They were fantastic when I had a problem with my PS3.

John

JasonR · 03-25-2009, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by John72953

I'll back you up on the Sony support. They were fantastic when I had a problem with my PS3.

John

Sony support FTW, that would be the only determining factor for me. Both companies make very good sets.

sokrman14 · 03-25-2009, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Bluubyu

But the XBR8 will cost you $2000.00 more

If price weren't an issue, I would say Sony. I think they use the highest quality components and come up with the best pic. Recent reviews have called the XBR8 the best LCD ever, even rated higher than the sammy. For $2000 extra dollars though is where it gets hard to choose the Sony though. If I had no budget and wanted the best I would choose Sony all the way though without a second thought. Plus after working retail for 5 years and selling TV's I saw more Samsungs come back with problems than any other TV I had ever seen. I feel that they have sluggish components/software in their BD players and TV's

callas01 · 03-25-2009, 04:41 AM

Personally I like the samsungs better, my 2 brothers have v series sonys and my buddy has a w series, my older brother comment that his picture didn't look as good as mine, and I agree, all of theirs tend to be a little smokier looking i guess I would say, BUT they do look really nice, just a little smokey..

If your taking CS into consideration, Sony

If your taking Price into consideration, Samsung

BTBuck1 · 03-25-2009, 05:23 AM

Samsung keeps movign forward and it seems like sony either stays stagnant or in some cases goes backwards. the xbr6 is a total turd...i think i'd prefer an xbr4 personally. atrocious viewing angles and piss poor blacks put it behind just about every samsung lcd i've seen. I wouldnt even trade my near 3 yr old lns4696 for it, and that was samsungs first 1080p lcd.

I am however the happy owner of a kds55a3000 (55" 120hz SXRD) and love it!

Sony just dropped the ball last year, I think they are rebounding...their newer sets seem to be improved a bit.

SkillzthatKillz · 03-25-2009, 06:01 AM

sony all the way, it's more expensive but it's better plus i've had great experience with their support and i've heard less than stellar things about samsungs support

Fors* · 03-25-2009, 11:40 AM

I'm going to go with the Sammy....the 950 says it all. I have not seen any other LCD displays look as good as that thing. Of course, just my opinion..

tntkain · 03-25-2009, 12:40 PM

Sonys are more reliable. My husband sells tv's and they have had several different Samsungs break on the shelf.

BTBuck1 · 03-25-2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by tntkain

Sonys are more reliable. My husband sells tv's and they have had several different Samsungs break on the shelf.

So in your husbands store....he had a couple defective samsungs...so now Sony is more reliable?

are you serious???? lol.....where do these people come from.

ScarredLungs · 03-25-2009, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by steve1971

Sony all the way. Samsung has some very nice LCD's but in Sony I trust! I have never had one single problem with any Sony product I have ever bought and their customer service has always been freindly and very helpful. I have the Sony Bravia 46V4100 and its a fantastic HD tv that I know I will get many years of enjoyment out of. But it all boils down to is what you like and what you can afford. Both companies make excellent LCD tv's and you cant go wrong either way. But for me its Sony all they way.

I agree! I have never had bad experience with Sony. I have a 40inch Sony Bravia and it is wonderful

I've not had any TV issues (i had a ps3 issue). Sony has great fast and friendly customer service. I've never had any experience with Samsung, but from my experience, I would recommend a Sony.

03-25-2009, 02:15 AM	#1
bone crusher Banned Member since:Jun 2007 Location:canada Trading Score:259	Samsung vs Sony LCDs, which are better? I have a Sony KDL-40D3000 myself and like it a lot. I have seen some pretty sweet Samsungs at Futureshop lately too. Between Samsung and Sony who is currently making the best quality LCDs? Regardless of price.

03-25-2009, 04:41 AM	#14
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	Personally I like the samsungs better, my 2 brothers have v series sonys and my buddy has a w series, my older brother comment that his picture didn't look as good as mine, and I agree, all of theirs tend to be a little smokier looking i guess I would say, BUT they do look really nice, just a little smokey.. If your taking CS into consideration, Sony If your taking Price into consideration, Samsung Last edited by callas01; 03-25-2009 at 04:55 AM.

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Rob J in WNY Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:'Western' N.Y. State (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:486 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15	I've kept regular pace on both Sammy and Sony stuff since I bought my XBR4, and I do have to give the edge to Sony, still. Both sets have their shortcomings, but I have observed a little more artifacting in the Sammys. Both manufacturer's LED backlit LCDs are quite impressive, though. All said, Sony still gets the overall nod for me.

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03-25-2009, 02:38 AM	#8
icyteddy Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:San Francisco Bay Area 4K collection:58 Blu-ray collection:336 DVD collection:144 Trading Score:11	I think it depends on the consumer preference and most importantly price. I have the Sony Bravia series and my friend have the Samsung A750 series. PQ wise, they look identical. BOTH are great LCD, just one has different function than the other. Price wise his samsung was $100 cheaper than my Sony, but I get a 2 year warranty . Also, I chose my Bravia so it match well with my PS3 and S350

03-25-2009, 02:44 AM	#9
Mr. Joshua Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:6 Blu-ray collection:153	Oh you have to check out the new Samsung LED's the 6000, 7000 and 7100 series. Check them out on samsungusa.com I saw a 55" 6000 in Best Buy wow wireless internet capability and some other sweet features... http://www.samsung.com/us/productsubtype/led/

03-25-2009, 02:52 AM	#10
steve1971 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Saint Paul Minnesota. 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:352 Blu-ray reviews: 119 Trading Score:1	Sony all the way. Samsung has some very nice LCD's but in Sony I trust! I have never had one single problem with any Sony product I have ever bought and their customer service has always been freindly and very helpful. I have the Sony Bravia 46V4100 and its a fantastic HD tv that I know I will get many years of enjoyment out of. But it all boils down to is what you like and what you can afford. Both companies make excellent LCD tv's and you cant go wrong either way. But for me its Sony all they way.

03-25-2009, 05:23 AM	#15
BTBuck1 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Oceanside, CA. Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:1	Samsung keeps movign forward and it seems like sony either stays stagnant or in some cases goes backwards. the xbr6 is a total turd...i think i'd prefer an xbr4 personally. atrocious viewing angles and piss poor blacks put it behind just about every samsung lcd i've seen. I wouldnt even trade my near 3 yr old lns4696 for it, and that was samsungs first 1080p lcd. I am however the happy owner of a kds55a3000 (55" 120hz SXRD) and love it! Sony just dropped the ball last year, I think they are rebounding...their newer sets seem to be improved a bit.

03-25-2009, 06:01 AM	#16
SkillzthatKillz Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Cincinnati, OH Blu-ray collection:214 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:1	sony all the way, it's more expensive but it's better plus i've had great experience with their support and i've heard less than stellar things about samsungs support

03-25-2009, 11:40 AM	#17
Fors* Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pottstown, PA Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:11	I'm going to go with the Sammy....the 950 says it all. I have not seen any other LCD displays look as good as that thing. Of course, just my opinion..

03-25-2009, 12:40 PM	#18
tntkain Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:103 Blu-ray reviews: 2	Sonys are more reliable. My husband sells tv's and they have had several different Samsungs break on the shelf.

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