52 xbr9 vs 55 samsung 7000 - Blu-ray Forum

tim100 · 07-04-2009, 06:44 PM

any advice on which way to go?

tdog4871 · 07-04-2009, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by tim100

any advice on which way to go?

I'm biased because I have the XBR9, but the best thing to do is go to BB and look at them side by side and pick which looks best to you. I shopped the XBR9 and B750 for many weeks.

poogie · 07-04-2009, 11:03 PM

Just be aware, big box retail store tend to set their TV's set in torch mode. Ask the salesman to put it in movie mode or cinema, bring the movie you're familiar with. A lot of factor to consider, good luck!

JimShaw · 07-04-2009, 11:13 PM

I love my 8000. Could not be happier.

.

dolphinc · 07-04-2009, 11:25 PM

I have the Samsung 750a and would buy the 750b in a heart beat. Best LCD I have ever owned and I have owned a few. Nothin wrong with the Sony line either I am just partial to Samsungs.

If you look at the online reviews they are about evenly matched. Good advice to go to the retailer and check them both out but remember that what you see in the store and what you see when you get home is always different. Good luck.

tim100 · 07-04-2009, 11:53 PM

how about ccfl vs edge lit, does samsung have an advantage becasue it does not use ccfl in the 7000? is that a reason to pick the samsung over the sony?

steve1971 · 07-05-2009, 03:41 AM

I have seen both tv's at my local BB and both tv's are evenly matched in my book. You cant go wrong with either choice. BUT if it were my money I would go with the XBR9.

Anti-SD · 07-05-2009, 06:21 AM

XBR because I'm a Sony fanboy.

But both TV's are fabulous.

tim100 · 07-07-2009, 06:36 PM

any more comments?

detector19 · 07-07-2009, 06:47 PM

Both TVs look go even side by side in the store but repair problems mite be a good thing to look at from what I hear Samsung has more problems mite be good to look in to...

K_Williamson42 · 07-07-2009, 06:52 PM

My vote is the XBR9! I have an XBR4 and I love it! I've always been a big Sony fan but aside all factors the XBR series is just a damn good tv!

twoboyz · 07-07-2009, 07:00 PM

If you want a generally brighter picture get the Sony If you want deeper blacks and whiter whites with a more plasma like picture get the Samsung. Just depends on your taste. I agree with the earlier post just go and compare side by side with a dvd/bluray of your liking. I have the first Samsung 1080p plasma and could not be happier but Sony does make a good product. Check out the new Samsung 55" 860 plasma. AWESOME

detector19 · 07-07-2009, 07:26 PM

A small amount of info on this page...

http://reviews.cnet.com/4504-4_7-0.h...5&&tag=boxcoco

tim100 · 07-07-2009, 07:40 PM

what concerns me is that ccfl will not the xbr line next year. samsung has already gone edge led lit lcd's. i want to go xbr9 but am concerned that spending that find of money on ccfl is a bad move.

tim100 · 07-07-2009, 10:26 PM

sharp has done it

ttp://www.engadgethd.com/2009/07/07/sharp-intros-slate-of-new-aquos-lcd-hdtvs-first-led-models-incl/

will sony ever catch up?

RichiPuppy · 07-07-2009, 10:39 PM

The xbr 8 has dynamic led backlight.

07-04-2009, 06:44 PM	#1
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07-04-2009, 11:03 PM	#3
poogie Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Home Theater Gallery:41 Blu-ray collection:244	Just be aware, big box retail store tend to set their TV's set in torch mode. Ask the salesman to put it in movie mode or cinema, bring the movie you're familiar with. A lot of factor to consider, good luck!

07-04-2009, 11:13 PM	#4
JimShaw Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Menifee, CA 4K collection:49 Blu-ray collection:1069 Trading Score:141	I love my 8000. Could not be happier. .

07-04-2009, 11:25 PM	#5
dolphinc Power Member Member since:May 2009 Location:Florida	I have the Samsung 750a and would buy the 750b in a heart beat. Best LCD I have ever owned and I have owned a few. Nothin wrong with the Sony line either I am just partial to Samsungs. If you look at the online reviews they are about evenly matched. Good advice to go to the retailer and check them both out but remember that what you see in the store and what you see when you get home is always different. Good luck.

07-04-2009, 11:53 PM	#6
tim100 Junior Member Member since:Jul 2009	how about ccfl vs edge lit, does samsung have an advantage becasue it does not use ccfl in the 7000? is that a reason to pick the samsung over the sony?

07-05-2009, 03:41 AM	#7
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	I have seen both tv's at my local BB and both tv's are evenly matched in my book. You cant go wrong with either choice. BUT if it were my money I would go with the XBR9.

07-05-2009, 06:21 AM	#8
Anti-SD Special Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Gotham Blu-ray collection:74 Blu-ray reviews:1	XBR because I'm a Sony fanboy. But both TV's are fabulous.

07-07-2009, 06:36 PM	#9
tim100 Junior Member Member since:Jul 2009	any more comments?

07-07-2009, 06:47 PM	#10
detector19 Active Member Member since:May 2007 Location:New York 4K collection:97 Blu-ray collection:437	Both TVs look go even side by side in the store but repair problems mite be a good thing to look at from what I hear Samsung has more problems mite be good to look in to...

07-07-2009, 06:52 PM	#11
K_Williamson42 Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:2 Blu-ray collection:418 Trading Score:16	My vote is the XBR9! I have an XBR4 and I love it! I've always been a big Sony fan but aside all factors the XBR series is just a damn good tv!

07-07-2009, 07:00 PM	#12
twoboyz Member Member since:May 2008	If you want a generally brighter picture get the Sony If you want deeper blacks and whiter whites with a more plasma like picture get the Samsung. Just depends on your taste. I agree with the earlier post just go and compare side by side with a dvd/bluray of your liking. I have the first Samsung 1080p plasma and could not be happier but Sony does make a good product. Check out the new Samsung 55" 860 plasma. AWESOME

07-07-2009, 07:26 PM	#13
detector19 Active Member Member since:May 2007 Location:New York 4K collection:97 Blu-ray collection:437	A small amount of info on this page... http://reviews.cnet.com/4504-4_7-0.h...5&&tag=boxcoco

07-07-2009, 07:40 PM	#14
tim100 Junior Member Member since:Jul 2009	what concerns me is that ccfl will not the xbr line next year. samsung has already gone edge led lit lcd's. i want to go xbr9 but am concerned that spending that find of money on ccfl is a bad move.

07-07-2009, 10:26 PM	#15
tim100 Junior Member Member since:Jul 2009	sharp has done it ttp://www.engadgethd.com/2009/07/07/sharp-intros-slate-of-new-aquos-lcd-hdtvs-first-led-models-incl/ will sony ever catch up?

07-07-2009, 10:39 PM	#16
RichiPuppy Active Member Member since:Mar 2007	The xbr 8 has dynamic led backlight.

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