Samsung LN52A650 - Blu-ray Forum

Tenth · 02-05-2009, 11:21 PM

Just wanted to share with you guys.. I got this tv for $1678. from Circut City new, before they closed down..

This TV still looks just as good as any TV ive seen out on the market.. other than the sony 8 series...

anyone else have this tv? Its all you need and to get it for that price is a good buy..

HKMOVIESAREBEST · 02-05-2009, 11:26 PM

I literally just placed my order with Amazon for $1,800, should have it in a few days.

Tenth · 02-05-2009, 11:36 PM

good choice man.. . the funny thing is.. people are spending 3x as much for a tv that looks just as good if not worse than this tv...

HKMOVIESAREBEST · 02-05-2009, 11:54 PM

Yea bro I can't freaking wait.

tbizzle · 02-06-2009, 01:11 AM

I have the 46" version in my room and it's a badass TV. You guys won't be disappointed

RWebb74 · 02-06-2009, 01:18 AM

you paid $600 less than I did. I absolutely love the TV. The picture is stunning. Big hit at Christmas with family. Enjoy!!

JAS · 02-06-2009, 02:29 AM

did circuit city already close down?

mustang-gt-2002 · 02-06-2009, 03:40 AM

I payed arownd 1,800 for my LN46A650 at best buy 8 months ago wish I could have get a LN52A650 for that.
one of the best HDTV's out there for the price. I love my samsung

plasma people brag about how the blacks are so black well they dont want you to know about this LCD.

HKMOVIESAREBEST · 02-06-2009, 10:46 AM

Well here is my story how I'm getting the Sammy.

My Toshiba REGZA 47HL167 which I bought in '07 had some problems with the screen (black spots) so I called about my extended warranty (a couple of weeks ago), after someone came to the house they said I needed a new screen. They were waiting to hear about the replacement screen which is going to cost $1,400 before repair fees. What's happening now is the warranty company did a buy out for my purchase on the set. I received a check yesterday for my purchase price of $1,650, I immediately placed my order for the Samsung LN52A650. It's gonna be like watching movies for the first time again plus I'm upgrading an addition 5 inches, not to mention my Toshiba didn't have the 120Hz option.

Oh yea I almost forgot, I still get to keep the Toshiba! I asked my friend if he wanted it for $600, he's gonna let me know.

mustang-gt-2002 · 02-06-2009, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKMOVIESAREBEST

Well here is my story how I'm getting the Sammy.

My Toshiba REGZA 47HL167 which I bought in '07 had some problems with the screen (black spots) so I called about my extended warranty (a couple of weeks ago), after someone came to the house they said I needed a new screen. They were waiting to hear about the replacement screen which is going to cost $1,400 before repair fees. What's happening now is the warranty company did a buy out for my purchase on the set. I received a check yesterday for my purchase price of $1,650, I immediately placed my order for the Samsung LN52A650. It's gonna be like watching movies for the first time again plus I'm upgrading an addition 5 inches, not to mention my Toshiba didn't have the 120Hz option.

Oh yea I almost forgot, I still get to keep the Toshiba! I asked my friend if he wanted it for $600, he's gonna let me know.

cool! wish they would have let me do that for the two westinghouse's I had to replace from best buy.
love my LN46A650 samsung.

pdmaxima04 · 02-06-2009, 08:53 PM

I bought mine less than a year ago. This TV is awesome.

Tenth · 02-06-2009, 08:57 PM

I have a couple friends who have plasma's.. They come over to watch football cause it looks better on my tv.. I think thier plasma's are over a year old.. but they paid over 3k for them.. as they are telling me.. im dusting mine off and pretend im polishing it.. They hate that $hit. lol

SellmeyourDVD · 02-06-2009, 10:41 PM

I love my sammy, it's an awsome tv

jc480 · 02-07-2009, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tenth

good choice man.. . the funny thing is.. people are spending 3x as much for a tv that looks just as good if not worse than this tv...

Which TVs are you referring to?

RAZGRIZ-1 · 02-09-2009, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JAS

did circuit city already close down?

It depends on your area. The one here wont be closing till March, as of yesterday they are up to %60 off everything in store. Plan on hopping in there this week and checking out the TV's and games again.

Twitch9 · 02-09-2009, 11:19 PM

Very nice choice of Plasma, i have the same TV and love it, but then again i got it for free, but i would have paid if i had to for it.

If your looking for a good setting to start off with go to tweektv.com good reference point for settings.

HKMOVIESAREBEST · 02-11-2009, 02:57 PM

Just got mine today! I have a few questions, I went to TweakTV for the settings on the 650, under the Picture options it says to have Film Mode on but the only options I see is Auto1 and Auto2. Which one should I leave it on?

As far as Auto Motion Plus 120Hz what setting should I have it on for TV and Blu-ray/HD-DVD films?

When setting up the calibrations for the other HDMI inputs I can't change the Film Mode option to ON, it's grayed out on all the HDMI inputs except the first one which I have my FiOS connected to.

Thanks in advance.

Tenth · 02-11-2009, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKMOVIESAREBEST

Just got mine today! I have a few questions, I went to TweakTV for the settings on the 650, under the Picture options it says to have Film Mode on but the only options I see is Auto1 and Auto2. Which one should I leave it on?

As far as Auto Motion Plus 120Hz what setting should I have it on for TV and Blu-ray/HD-DVD films?

When setting up the calibrations for the other HDMI inputs I can't change the Film Mode option to ON, it's grayed out on all the HDMI inputs except the first one which I have my FiOS connected to.

Thanks in advance.

Hmmm I dont think I have mine on Film Mode. If I remember correctly that looked too dark for me... There was this forum that I used to go to when I first bought it that hundreds of people were talking about the calibration of the tv.. I used to read it and try some of the configurations out.. In the end I went with my own calibration. Basically just do what you think looks good man.. I know there are tons of diffrent settings on that tv.. which is nice.. you can pretty much adjust anything..

Auto Motion I always leave it on Medium. But when you watch those blu ray animated movies like Kung fu panda or Bee movie etc turn it on High.. Those look even better when set on high..

I have my tv hooked up to a Denon with 7.1 mirage surround, 2 energy towers and a velodyne sub.. only downfall is I live in a condo and someone lives downstairs.. so I cant even turn it up halfway..lol

Let me know if you have any other questions...

HKMOVIESAREBEST · 02-11-2009, 04:28 PM

Thanks bro for your help, now if I could get this F'ing Wireless infolink adapter to work. It's driving me crazy, I'm about to return this shit.

Edit: Finally got it to work..

As far as film mode I contacted Samsung, the reason why it's grayed out is you can only put it on if it's 1080i or less. Doesn't need to be on if it's 1080p.

HKMOVIESAREBEST · 02-13-2009, 02:13 AM

I can't believe how much I'm in love with a television set.

This set blows my other set away, the PQ is truly incredible.

02-05-2009, 11:21 PM	#1
Tenth Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:31	Samsung LN52A650 Just wanted to share with you guys.. I got this tv for $1678. from Circut City new, before they closed down.. This TV still looks just as good as any TV ive seen out on the market.. other than the sony 8 series... anyone else have this tv? Its all you need and to get it for that price is a good buy..

02-06-2009, 08:57 PM	#12
Tenth Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:31	I have a couple friends who have plasma's.. They come over to watch football cause it looks better on my tv.. I think thier plasma's are over a year old.. but they paid over 3k for them.. as they are telling me.. im dusting mine off and pretend im polishing it.. They hate that $hit. lol Last edited by Tenth; 02-07-2009 at 12:50 AM.

02-11-2009, 04:28 PM	#19
HKMOVIESAREBEST Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:NJ Blu-ray collection:4 Trading Score:25	Thanks bro for your help, now if I could get this F'ing Wireless infolink adapter to work. It's driving me crazy, I'm about to return this shit. Edit: Finally got it to work.. As far as film mode I contacted Samsung, the reason why it's grayed out is you can only put it on if it's 1080i or less. Doesn't need to be on if it's 1080p. Last edited by HKMOVIESAREBEST; 02-11-2009 at 05:37 PM.

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02-05-2009, 11:26 PM	#2
HKMOVIESAREBEST Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:NJ Blu-ray collection:4 Trading Score:25	I literally just placed my order with Amazon for $1,800, should have it in a few days.

02-05-2009, 11:36 PM	#3
Tenth Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:31	good choice man.. . the funny thing is.. people are spending 3x as much for a tv that looks just as good if not worse than this tv...

02-05-2009, 11:54 PM	#4
HKMOVIESAREBEST Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:NJ Blu-ray collection:4 Trading Score:25	Yea bro I can't freaking wait.

02-06-2009, 01:11 AM	#5
tbizzle Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Folsom, CA Home Theater Gallery:61 4K collection:47 Blu-ray collection:571 Trading Score:55	I have the 46" version in my room and it's a badass TV. You guys won't be disappointed

02-06-2009, 01:18 AM	#6
RWebb74 Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Bloomington, IL Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray reviews:1	you paid $600 less than I did. I absolutely love the TV. The picture is stunning. Big hit at Christmas with family. Enjoy!!

02-06-2009, 02:29 AM	#7
JAS Active Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:San Anto, Tx Blu-ray collection:265	did circuit city already close down?

02-06-2009, 03:40 AM	#8
mustang-gt-2002 Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Madison, WI. Home Theater Gallery:33 Blu-ray collection:66	I payed arownd 1,800 for my LN46A650 at best buy 8 months ago wish I could have get a LN52A650 for that. one of the best HDTV's out there for the price. I love my samsung plasma people brag about how the blacks are so black well they dont want you to know about this LCD.

02-06-2009, 10:46 AM	#9
HKMOVIESAREBEST Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:NJ Blu-ray collection:4 Trading Score:25	Well here is my story how I'm getting the Sammy. My Toshiba REGZA 47HL167 which I bought in '07 had some problems with the screen (black spots) so I called about my extended warranty (a couple of weeks ago), after someone came to the house they said I needed a new screen. They were waiting to hear about the replacement screen which is going to cost $1,400 before repair fees. What's happening now is the warranty company did a buy out for my purchase on the set. I received a check yesterday for my purchase price of $1,650, I immediately placed my order for the Samsung LN52A650. It's gonna be like watching movies for the first time again plus I'm upgrading an addition 5 inches, not to mention my Toshiba didn't have the 120Hz option. Oh yea I almost forgot, I still get to keep the Toshiba! I asked my friend if he wanted it for $600, he's gonna let me know.

02-06-2009, 08:53 PM	#11
pdmaxima04 Member Top contributor Member since:Dec 2008 Home Theater Gallery:11	I bought mine less than a year ago. This TV is awesome.

02-06-2009, 10:41 PM	#13
SellmeyourDVD Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:125 Trading Score:11	I love my sammy, it's an awsome tv

02-09-2009, 11:19 PM	#16
Twitch9 Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:83 Blu-ray collection:49 Blu-ray reviews:16 Trading Score:2	Very nice choice of Plasma, i have the same TV and love it, but then again i got it for free, but i would have paid if i had to for it. If your looking for a good setting to start off with go to tweektv.com good reference point for settings.

02-11-2009, 02:57 PM	#17
HKMOVIESAREBEST Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:NJ Blu-ray collection:4 Trading Score:25	Just got mine today! I have a few questions, I went to TweakTV for the settings on the 650, under the Picture options it says to have Film Mode on but the only options I see is Auto1 and Auto2. Which one should I leave it on? As far as Auto Motion Plus 120Hz what setting should I have it on for TV and Blu-ray/HD-DVD films? When setting up the calibrations for the other HDMI inputs I can't change the Film Mode option to ON, it's grayed out on all the HDMI inputs except the first one which I have my FiOS connected to. Thanks in advance.

02-13-2009, 02:13 AM	#20
HKMOVIESAREBEST Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:NJ Blu-ray collection:4 Trading Score:25	I can't believe how much I'm in love with a television set. This set blows my other set away, the PQ is truly incredible.

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