Samsung LN52B750 LCD or UN46B8000 - Blu-ray Forum

ZMan · 07-01-2009, 08:20 PM

OK, I am in a quandry in that I can't decide which to buy.

I was about to order the Samsung LN52B750 LCD from Amazon when I saw the Samsung UN46B8000 LED. Although smaller and $300 more expensive, the UN46B8000 LED boast a contrast ratio of 5,000,000:1 versus 150,000:1. There are other differences between the two but nothing extremely eyepopping but they are still there.

I would like to hear opinions from some of you as to what you think would be the best one to purchase.

MCT · 07-01-2009, 09:08 PM

I'd go with the 750 just because the screen is larger, and its not like its anything to sneeze at anyways. Or you could wait til Samsung puts out a back-lit LED display....it'd probably be better than the edge-lit one you're looking at now.

langn08 · 07-01-2009, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MCT

I'd go with the 750 just because the screen is larger, and its not like its anything to sneeze at anyways. Or you could wait til Samsung puts out a back-lit LED display....it'd probably be better than the edge-lit one you're looking at now.

750, best bang for your buck out of the two

MCT · 07-01-2009, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by langn08

750, best bang for your buck out of the two

hey man, that Tera Patrick pic you have in your profile is awesome....the champagne bottle covering up the coochie shot is hilarious

Fightertown · 07-02-2009, 08:07 AM

I just received my LN52B750 today. My wife and I are very pleased with our purchase. We briefly watched, 'Apocalypto', 'Iron Man', and 'The Prestige'. Amazing clarity from this LCD monitor.

ZMan · 07-02-2009, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by MCT

I'd go with the 750 just because the screen is larger, and its not like its anything to sneeze at anyways. Or you could wait til Samsung puts out a back-lit LED display....it'd probably be better than the edge-lit one you're looking at now.

How do you know that this is a edge-lit display? I looked all over the Samsung site and it doesn't say anything about this being edge-lit. Of course, I am by no means an expert or even claim to know a great deal about it. That is why I come here for my advice because the peoply on this site are the best!

lojack1976 · 07-02-2009, 05:57 PM

The 6000, 7000, and 8000 series Luxia sets are all edge lit. The upcoming 9000 series will have local dimming. I have another suggestion. Skip both of those sets and get the 55" B650 instead. The picture is identical to the B750 and its cheaper and bigger. I've compared both the 6 and 7 series and I personally don't think its worth spending the extra money on the 7 series. The Luxia sets have slightly better blacks but the difference will be minimal in most viewing since the Luxia only goes completely black when there's no signal. Once the content begins to brighten in the slightest the Luxia's blacks will rise rapidly and look very similar to the B650's blacks. Its a great TV, but totally not worth the premium IMHO.

MCT · 07-02-2009, 06:21 PM

what he said ^

langn08 · 07-02-2009, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MCT

hey man, that Tera Patrick pic you have in your profile is awesome....the champagne bottle covering up the coochie shot is hilarious

LOL you should see it w/o the beer..

MCT · 07-02-2009, 06:47 PM

I've already seen it plenty of times.....

ZMan · 07-02-2009, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by lojack1976

The 6000, 7000, and 8000 series Luxia sets are all edge lit. The upcoming 9000 series will have local dimming. I have another suggestion. Skip both of those sets and get the 55" B650 instead. The picture is identical to the B750 and its cheaper and bigger. I've compared both the 6 and 7 series and I personally don't think its worth spending the extra money on the 7 series. The Luxia sets have slightly better blacks but the difference will be minimal in most viewing since the Luxia only goes completely black when there's no signal. Once the content begins to brighten in the slightest the Luxia's blacks will rise rapidly and look very similar to the B650's blacks. Its a great TV, but totally not worth the premium IMHO.

Thanx for the facts and opinions! That's why I come here when I have a question.

mj79 · 07-02-2009, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by langn08

750, best bang for your buck out of the two

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PanasonicPlasmaMan · 07-02-2009, 08:47 PM

I would go for the bigger screen.

ZMan · 07-05-2009, 03:33 PM

I finally pulled the trigger on the LN52B750 last Thursday from Amazon. Got it at a great price and will arrive this week. Can't hardly wait cuz the anxiety it starting to get to me.

MJ79, are you still going to PM those calibration settings that you have?

Animo · 07-13-2009, 05:12 PM

I have the LN52A650 and found no reason to spend the extra money on the 750 series. Now, If you are discussing the 6000 thru 9000 series, then we are in a whole other ballpark. I saw an 8000 40 inch a few weeks back. It was displaying Kung Fu Panda on Blu Ray. Efffffin awesome..... nothing more needs to be said.....except, is it worth that much more money than what I spent for my set, while being 12 inches smaller diagonally???

TheShinigami · 07-14-2009, 01:27 AM

I have the LN52A750 and the UN46B8000 and i love them both. i have the 52A750 in my living room and i love it but the 46B8000 its just amazing. I have the 8000 in my bedroom . I used to be a sony person but last year i bought the 750 and i just loved it. Go with either one you wont be disappointed.

07-01-2009, 08:20 PM	#1
ZMan Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Huntsville, AL	Samsung LN52B750 LCD or UN46B8000 OK, I am in a quandry in that I can't decide which to buy. I was about to order the Samsung LN52B750 LCD from Amazon when I saw the Samsung UN46B8000 LED. Although smaller and $300 more expensive, the UN46B8000 LED boast a contrast ratio of 5,000,000:1 versus 150,000:1. There are other differences between the two but nothing extremely eyepopping but they are still there. I would like to hear opinions from some of you as to what you think would be the best one to purchase.

07-02-2009, 05:57 PM	#7
lojack1976 Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:7 Cities, VA Home Theater Gallery:62 Blu-ray collection:203	The 6000, 7000, and 8000 series Luxia sets are all edge lit. The upcoming 9000 series will have local dimming. I have another suggestion. Skip both of those sets and get the 55" B650 instead. The picture is identical to the B750 and its cheaper and bigger. I've compared both the 6 and 7 series and I personally don't think its worth spending the extra money on the 7 series. The Luxia sets have slightly better blacks but the difference will be minimal in most viewing since the Luxia only goes completely black when there's no signal. Once the content begins to brighten in the slightest the Luxia's blacks will rise rapidly and look very similar to the B650's blacks. Its a great TV, but totally not worth the premium IMHO. Last edited by lojack1976; 07-02-2009 at 06:02 PM.

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07-01-2009, 09:08 PM	#2
MCT Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:499 Blu-ray reviews: 8 Trading Score:1	I'd go with the 750 just because the screen is larger, and its not like its anything to sneeze at anyways. Or you could wait til Samsung puts out a back-lit LED display....it'd probably be better than the edge-lit one you're looking at now.

07-02-2009, 08:07 AM	#5
Fightertown Active Member Member since:Feb 2009 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:476 Trading Score:3	I just received my LN52B750 today. My wife and I are very pleased with our purchase. We briefly watched, 'Apocalypto', 'Iron Man', and 'The Prestige'. Amazing clarity from this LCD monitor.

07-02-2009, 06:21 PM	#8
MCT Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:499 Blu-ray reviews: 8 Trading Score:1	what he said ^

07-02-2009, 06:47 PM	#10
MCT Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:499 Blu-ray reviews: 8 Trading Score:1	I've already seen it plenty of times.....

07-02-2009, 08:47 PM	#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	I would go for the bigger screen.

07-05-2009, 03:33 PM	#14
ZMan Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Huntsville, AL	I finally pulled the trigger on the LN52B750 last Thursday from Amazon. Got it at a great price and will arrive this week. Can't hardly wait cuz the anxiety it starting to get to me. MJ79, are you still going to PM those calibration settings that you have?

07-13-2009, 05:12 PM	#15
Animo Senior Member Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Brooklyn, NY Home Theater Gallery:24 Trading Score:1	I have the LN52A650 and found no reason to spend the extra money on the 750 series. Now, If you are discussing the 6000 thru 9000 series, then we are in a whole other ballpark. I saw an 8000 40 inch a few weeks back. It was displaying Kung Fu Panda on Blu Ray. Efffffin awesome..... nothing more needs to be said.....except, is it worth that much more money than what I spent for my set, while being 12 inches smaller diagonally???

07-14-2009, 01:27 AM	#16
TheShinigami Active Member Member since:May 2008 Location:MIAMI	I have the LN52A750 and the UN46B8000 and i love them both. i have the 52A750 in my living room and i love it but the 46B8000 its just amazing. I have the 8000 in my bedroom . I used to be a sony person but last year i bought the 750 and i just loved it. Go with either one you wont be disappointed.

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