Sony Bravia SXRD KDS-50A3000 or Samsung HLT5687SAX - Blu-ray Forum

The Almighty · 03-18-2008, 02:48 AM

New member here...

Ive done a lot of searching around the forums and have found people raving about the Sony, but I havent found too much feedback about the Samsung.

I can get what I think is a good deal on both. I do realize that the Sony is out of production, but is it really that much better compared to a Samsung?

I just purchased a standalone Blu-Ray player and am looking for 1080p with 120mhz (if you couldnt guess already).

Any feedback would be much appreciated. I'm glad I found this board.

aqupunk · 03-18-2008, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by The Almighty

New member here...

Ive done a lot of searching around the forums and have found people raving about the Sony, but I havent found too much feedback about the Samsung.

I can get what I think is a good deal on both. I do realize that the Sony is out of production, but is it really that much better compared to a Samsung?

I just purchased a standalone Blu-Ray player and am looking for 1080p with 120mhz (if you couldnt guess already).

Any feedback would be much appreciated. I'm glad I found this board.

I got the kds60a300 and it rocks!

Seriously couldn't be happier this tv will last me 10 years.

The Almighty · 03-18-2008, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by aqupunk

I got the kds60a300 and it rocks!

Seriously couldn't be happier this tv will last me 10 years.

Ive been looking for a 60" online for a while, and I have found a few places for about $2k. Im trying to decide if I want the 50" for $1,500 or would like to pay another $600 for 10 inches.

aqupunk · 03-18-2008, 03:06 AM

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Originally Posted by The Almighty

Ive been looking for a 60" online for a while, and I have found a few places for about $2k. Im trying to decide if I want the 50" for $1,500 or would like to pay another $600 for 10 inches.

I original had the previous model sony reverse projection 50 inch and I upgraded to the 60 couldn't have been happier. I think you can find cheaper than 2k now.

The Almighty · 03-18-2008, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by aqupunk

I original had the previous model sony reverse projection 50 inch and I upgraded to the 60 couldn't have been happier. I think you can find cheaper than 2k now.

I cant seem to, but if you could point me in the right direction Ill send you $100 via fax to thank you.

Entertainment72 · 03-19-2008, 11:49 PM

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Originally Posted by The Almighty

Ive been looking for a 60" online for a while, and I have found a few places for about $2k. Im trying to decide if I want the 50" for $1,500 or would like to pay another $600 for 10 inches.

From what I hear size really does matter...

The Almighty · 03-18-2008, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by aqupunk

I got the kds60a300 and it rocks!

Seriously couldn't be happier this tv will last me 10 years.

And I know this sounds stupid, but I assume you have it set up well enought to look like the POTC displays at Best Buy, correct?

aqupunk · 03-18-2008, 03:04 AM

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Originally Posted by The Almighty

And I know this sounds stupid, but I assume you have it set up well enought to look like the POTC displays at Best Buy, correct?

Not quite sure what you mean but yeah I have tweaked it over time and it looks amazing. I have seen them at best buy and they always looked bad to me like they just plugged it in and turned it on. Trust me you can get better results changing settings yourself!

Evil Edison · 03-18-2008, 03:09 AM

I have the 55" version of the Sony and I agree with aqupunk--couldn't be happier. I got it after suffering some serious disappointment with a Mitsubishi television

aqupunk · 03-18-2008, 03:15 AM

Yeah your right the 60 inch is hard to find online but you probably seen this 55 inch...

http://www.plasmabay.com/product.html?postId=1101066

Vlad44 · 03-19-2008, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by aqupunk

I got the kds60a300 and it rocks!

Seriously couldn't be happier this tv will last me 10 years.

agree 100%. and my next tv ll be sony 70''OLED.

aqupunk · 03-19-2008, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Vlad44

agree 100%. and my next tv ll be sony 70''OLED.

Yeah thats what I am thinking too, OLED in the future!

The Almighty · 03-19-2008, 10:49 PM

Alright, I just ordered a Sony Bravia SXRD KDS-50A3000. On sale for less than $1,600 at Amazon.

I cant wait for it to get here.

Codywan24 · 03-19-2008, 11:17 PM

I have this exact TV and you won't be disappointed! I've had mine since September and it rocks, especially for Blu-rays!

Jordahn · 03-19-2008, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by The Almighty

New member here...

Ive done a lot of searching around the forums and have found people raving about the Sony, but I havent found too much feedback about the Samsung.

I can get what I think is a good deal on both. I do realize that the Sony is out of production, but is it really that much better compared to a Samsung?

I just purchased a standalone Blu-Ray player and am looking for 1080p with 120mhz (if you couldnt guess already).

Any feedback would be much appreciated. I'm glad I found this board.

I CANNOT vouch for the Samsung, but I'm more that impressed with the A3000 SXRD. I have the 55" version. The only "downside" you might want to be aware of is the silk screen effect and a horizontal 130 degree viewing angle and a vertical 60 degree viewing angle, both perpendicular to the screen. Other than that, it's awesome. Compare the specs between the two, and see which specs are most important to you.

03-18-2008, 02:48 AM	#1
The Almighty Member Member since:Mar 2008	Sony Bravia SXRD KDS-50A3000 or Samsung HLT5687SAX New member here... Ive done a lot of searching around the forums and have found people raving about the Sony, but I havent found too much feedback about the Samsung. I can get what I think is a good deal on both. I do realize that the Sony is out of production, but is it really that much better compared to a Samsung? I just purchased a standalone Blu-Ray player and am looking for 1080p with 120mhz (if you couldnt guess already). Any feedback would be much appreciated. I'm glad I found this board.

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Evil Edison Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:13	I have the 55" version of the Sony and I agree with aqupunk--couldn't be happier. I got it after suffering some serious disappointment with a Mitsubishi television

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The Almighty Member Member since:Mar 2008	Alright, I just ordered a Sony Bravia SXRD KDS-50A3000. On sale for less than $1,600 at Amazon. I cant wait for it to get here.

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