Samsung LN32A650 or Sony KDL32XBR6?? - Blu-ray Forum

BluRay Rulez · 05-24-2008, 10:55 PM

I am adding a new tv to one of our bedrooms. I am torn between these two, the Samsung LN32A650 and the Sony KDL32XBR6. Which one is the better of the two sets? Right now the main use is just for Directv. However I am sure one day it will have a blu-ray player hooked up to it. Both feature 1080p. To bad neither of them have the 120 mhz motion feature, because I would love that feature to be included!

PNF · 05-25-2008, 04:35 AM

how much is the samsung one?

If it is about the same price as the XBR, XBR all the way. I'd consider samsung if it is priced a couple hundreds cheaper.

BB3 · 05-25-2008, 05:41 AM

I would read up on AVS Forums for this type of info. No offense to the Blu community but that is a much better tech site. Personally I had 2 XBR4 units one with heavy clouding and another with a strange line of dead pixels through the center (both returned). I ended up landing on the Samsung 5281F and could not be happier. I like the picture on the Sony....but a marginally superior picture does nothing for you if your set is faulty..also the auto backlite adjustment is very distracting and can not be fully turned off. I would do some very heavy watching of both. Bring a USB drive with some test patterns to your local BB even if not buying from them and give it a test.

mophle · 05-25-2008, 06:11 AM

I don't know about the xbr, but I have a samsung 52a650, and it's the best tv that I've ever own.

BluRay Rulez · 05-25-2008, 02:19 PM

both sell for 1199 each. The samsungs are nice, but Sony also does produce a great set. Such a tough decision.

hagar852 · 05-25-2008, 02:27 PM

Yeah either way you won't be disappointed.. They are both very nice TVs

Chevypower · 05-25-2008, 05:28 PM

haven't seen the Samsung to compare, but I do really, really like the XBR6. The specs look good on the Samsung too.

MPDIEHL · 05-25-2008, 05:38 PM

Quote: I had 2 XBR4 units one with heavy clouding and another with a strange line of dead pixels through the center (both returned). I ended up landing on the Samsung 5281F and could not be happier.

I know a lot of people who had the same issues with the XBR4's
The XBR 5's did not have the same issues..
The Samsung you mention is far and away better than the original XBR4 set you had but other than the LED back light I feel the XBR5's still offer a better overall picture... JMO

I sell both Sony and Samsung. We have both sets mentioned on display and they are both good preformers for the price. I would suggest you also look at and consider the new panasonic TC32LZ800.
Currently available for $999.99
1080p and 120hz as you requested

BB3 · 05-25-2008, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MPDIEHL

Quote: I had 2 XBR4 units one with heavy clouding and another with a strange line of dead pixels through the center (both returned). I ended up landing on the Samsung 5281F and could not be happier.

I know a lot of people who had the same issues with the XBR4's
The XBR 5's did not have the same issues..
The Samsung you mention is far and away better than the original XBR4 set you had but other than the LED back light I feel the XBR5's still offer a better overall picture... JMO

I would 100% agree that the 81F is better than the XBR4..I was implying that the XBR 5 & 6 may be marginally better...but who knows (I'm not a fan of Sony's punchy pastel colors). It's good to know that Sony picked things up with the XBR5+, given all of the issues they have had dating back to the XBR1 and XBR2 (rear projections). Have not had a very good track record with the XBR series from rear projection to LCD. Either way you slice it you will be getting a great set.

Ason12 · 07-25-2008, 03:32 PM

So, did we ever reach a verdict on this matter?

SAM LN32A650 · 07-26-2008, 08:21 AM

you get the name of xbr, cinemaflow (120 refresh rate), and a better contrast ratio. XBR all the way

on a side note for the same price you can buy a 42' 1080p Panasonic Plasma

ak808 · 07-26-2008, 07:01 PM

I've got the 46in 650 and to me it's the best TV I had/researched granted this is before the XBR6 came out. Great thing I love about this TV is the picture is awesome, no bugs for me anyways and if you go over avsforum there is owners thread and calibration thread. I used one of the setting off of there and then went out and bought the DVE bluray disc and basically wasted my money. Also there is a few tweaks you can do in the SM menu if your daring enough to get more out of the AMP.

PanasonicPlasmaMan · 07-28-2008, 07:47 AM

the Sony does have 120... its called Cinemaflow but the Samsung does not

xAyoFoolx · 07-28-2008, 11:04 AM

go with sammy!

TheSentinel · 07-28-2008, 11:41 AM

Actually for those who say that Sony does have 120mhz, yes they do but not on their 32" models. Neither Sony nor Sammy have 120 on the models below 40".
Personally i'd gor for Sammy.

Awechet · 07-31-2008, 06:33 PM

You cant go wrong with the Sammy

twoboyz · 07-31-2008, 06:41 PM

I believe that the Sony panels are made by Samsung. Could be wrong though. Both are good TV's. My opinion is that the new Samsungs have darker, richer color to them then the Sony. The Sony picture seems to be bright. But that is just my opinion.

WvuBill22185 · 08-01-2008, 03:59 AM

honestly I think you'd be just as happy with the Samsung A450, I sell tv's and both of those sets are great but I wouldn;t blow that much cash on a bedroom tv. I like the XBR tons but if its significantly more getthe samsung.

ReggaetonSalsero · 08-01-2008, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ak808

I've got the 46in 650 and to me it's the best TV I had/researched granted this is before the XBR6 came out. Great thing I love about this TV is the picture is awesome, no bugs for me anyways and if you go over avsforum there is owners thread and calibration thread. I used one of the setting off of there and then went out and bought the DVE bluray disc and basically wasted my money. Also there is a few tweaks you can do in the SM menu if your daring enough to get more out of the AMP.

Hey can u send me the calibrations for that sammy.

05-24-2008, 10:55 PM	#1
BluRay Rulez Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Trading Score:10	Samsung LN32A650 or Sony KDL32XBR6?? I am adding a new tv to one of our bedrooms. I am torn between these two, the Samsung LN32A650 and the Sony KDL32XBR6. Which one is the better of the two sets? Right now the main use is just for Directv. However I am sure one day it will have a blu-ray player hooked up to it. Both feature 1080p. To bad neither of them have the 120 mhz motion feature, because I would love that feature to be included!

05-25-2008, 05:41 AM	#3
BB3 Banned Member since:Apr 2008	I would read up on AVS Forums for this type of info. No offense to the Blu community but that is a much better tech site. Personally I had 2 XBR4 units one with heavy clouding and another with a strange line of dead pixels through the center (both returned). I ended up landing on the Samsung 5281F and could not be happier. I like the picture on the Sony....but a marginally superior picture does nothing for you if your set is faulty..also the auto backlite adjustment is very distracting and can not be fully turned off. I would do some very heavy watching of both. Bring a USB drive with some test patterns to your local BB even if not buying from them and give it a test. Last edited by BB3; 05-25-2008 at 05:43 AM.

05-25-2008, 05:38 PM	#8
MPDIEHL Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Sarasota, FL USA	Quote: I had 2 XBR4 units one with heavy clouding and another with a strange line of dead pixels through the center (both returned). I ended up landing on the Samsung 5281F and could not be happier. I know a lot of people who had the same issues with the XBR4's The XBR 5's did not have the same issues.. The Samsung you mention is far and away better than the original XBR4 set you had but other than the LED back light I feel the XBR5's still offer a better overall picture... JMO I sell both Sony and Samsung. We have both sets mentioned on display and they are both good preformers for the price. I would suggest you also look at and consider the new panasonic TC32LZ800. Currently available for $999.99 1080p and 120hz as you requested Last edited by MPDIEHL; 05-25-2008 at 05:47 PM.

07-26-2008, 08:21 AM	#11
SAM LN32A650 Banned Member since:Jul 2008	xbr! you get the name of xbr, cinemaflow (120 refresh rate), and a better contrast ratio. XBR all the way on a side note for the same price you can buy a 42' 1080p Panasonic Plasma

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05-25-2008, 04:35 AM	#2
PNF Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Philly Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:87 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:41	how much is the samsung one? If it is about the same price as the XBR, XBR all the way. I'd consider samsung if it is priced a couple hundreds cheaper.

05-25-2008, 06:11 AM	#4
mophle Junior Member Member since:May 2008	I don't know about the xbr, but I have a samsung 52a650, and it's the best tv that I've ever own.

05-25-2008, 02:19 PM	#5
BluRay Rulez Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Trading Score:10	both sell for 1199 each. The samsungs are nice, but Sony also does produce a great set. Such a tough decision.

05-25-2008, 02:27 PM	#6
hagar852 Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:107	Yeah either way you won't be disappointed.. They are both very nice TVs

05-25-2008, 05:28 PM	#7
Chevypower Special Member Member since:Feb 2008	haven't seen the Samsung to compare, but I do really, really like the XBR6. The specs look good on the Samsung too.

07-25-2008, 03:32 PM	#10
Ason12 Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:322 Trading Score:4	So, did we ever reach a verdict on this matter?

07-26-2008, 07:01 PM	#12
ak808 Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:342	I've got the 46in 650 and to me it's the best TV I had/researched granted this is before the XBR6 came out. Great thing I love about this TV is the picture is awesome, no bugs for me anyways and if you go over avsforum there is owners thread and calibration thread. I used one of the setting off of there and then went out and bought the DVE bluray disc and basically wasted my money. Also there is a few tweaks you can do in the SM menu if your daring enough to get more out of the AMP.

07-28-2008, 07:47 AM	#13
PanasonicPlasmaMan Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:California Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:18	the Sony does have 120... its called Cinemaflow but the Samsung does not

07-28-2008, 11:04 AM	#14
xAyoFoolx Banned Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Bayonne, New Jersey	go with sammy!

07-28-2008, 11:41 AM	#15
TheSentinel Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Los Angeles, CA, USA Blu-ray collection:262 DVD collection:13 Trading Score:3	Actually for those who say that Sony does have 120mhz, yes they do but not on their 32" models. Neither Sony nor Sammy have 120 on the models below 40". Personally i'd gor for Sammy.

07-31-2008, 06:33 PM	#16
Awechet Member Member since:Sep 2007 Blu-ray collection:56	You cant go wrong with the Sammy

07-31-2008, 06:41 PM	#17
twoboyz Member Member since:May 2008	I believe that the Sony panels are made by Samsung. Could be wrong though. Both are good TV's. My opinion is that the new Samsungs have darker, richer color to them then the Sony. The Sony picture seems to be bright. But that is just my opinion.

08-01-2008, 03:59 AM	#18
WvuBill22185 Member Member since:Jun 2008 Blu-ray collection:21 Blu-ray reviews:3	honestly I think you'd be just as happy with the Samsung A450, I sell tv's and both of those sets are great but I wouldn;t blow that much cash on a bedroom tv. I like the XBR tons but if its significantly more getthe samsung.

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