Samsung or Sony.....? - Blu-ray Forum

ScarredLungs · 11-13-2008, 01:08 PM

I am going to buy my 1st TV today! I am looking at two tv's. Both have the same features and are the same price, one is Sony and one is a Samsung. Does it make any difference what brand i get?

thanks

E-Dogg · 11-13-2008, 01:12 PM

I would say Samsung although the new line of tv's from Sony are in my opinion gorgeous! I will be purchasing my second tv and it's going to be a Samsung. The model is the Samsung 750 120hrz with TOC. I recommend it whole heartedly.

ScarredLungs · 11-13-2008, 01:15 PM

Ok cool. Both tv's are 1080p, 60hz refresh, 3hdmi (yes, these are not top of the line, but it is what my budget permits as i will not go in debt over a tv)

D1-2005 · 11-13-2008, 01:15 PM

I enjoy my Samsung greatly, but I have to say that I do not like the Toc in red. The only one I like is the blue Toc, and it only comes on one of the more expensive units. I wish they had a color option on all the tvs with the Toc.

T-boner · 11-13-2008, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvm

I am going to buy my 1st TV today! I am looking at two tv's. Both have the same features and are the same price, one is Sony and one is a Samsung. Does it make any difference what brand i get?

thanks

Panasonic plasmas are cheaper and have much better picture quality.

ngkf7 · 11-13-2008, 01:42 PM

Definitely go with Samsung. Both are great TVs but Sony's are always a little too overpriced for me. I have a Samsung and have loved it since day 1.

ScarredLungs · 11-13-2008, 02:06 PM

How important are DVI imputs?

kpkelley · 11-13-2008, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvm

How important are DVI imputs?

Since they have three hdmi inputs, not at all.

Sony>Samsung

If you don't mind our asking which two models are you comparing and what is your budget?

Mr. HiDef · 11-13-2008, 02:12 PM

I have a older 42" samsung plasma and have had not one problem with it

ScarredLungs · 11-13-2008, 02:14 PM

samsung model # LN4OA530

sony bravia model # KDL-40S4100

They are both flat panel LCD, 1080p, 3 hdmi, 40inch

ScarredLungs · 11-13-2008, 02:15 PM

My budget is around a $1,000

ImTurningBlue · 11-13-2008, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E-Dogg

I would say Samsung although the new line of tv's from Sony are in my opinion gorgeous! I will be purchasing my second tv and it's going to be a Samsung. The model is the Samsung 750 120hrz with TOC. I recommend it whole heartedly.

i agree with this statement,sonys are gorgeous,i bought the Samsung 850 series toc because there are reports of 750 series having a halo effect,im also hoping the sony xbr6 series goes down in price a little so i could get it for my bedroom,either series of these tvs rock

samsung,sony....cant go wrong

kpkelley · 11-13-2008, 02:21 PM

Have you considered a panasonic 42" plasma?

You can get both the 42pz80u and 42pz85u for under $1000. You'll get better native contrast from a plasma than an lcd and IMO better pq.

Both of those you listed are good lcd's, I just prefer plasma screens for most applications.

Branden · 11-13-2008, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvm

They are both flat panel LCD, 1080p, 3 hdmi, 40inch

the fact that you're looking at LCD and narrowed your choices down either a samsung or a sony means you've done your homework.

PanasonicPlasmaMan · 11-13-2008, 02:35 PM

I would agree that the Samsung TOC is great and so is the XBR series from sony however if you are not buying the top of the line from those brands I would go with

Panasonic TH42PZ85U only $950 on amazon with free shipping this, Panasonic picture and black levels are great.

I am not saying you have to go with Plasma I am just giving you another option.

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Vier...6590330&sr=8-1

ScarredLungs · 11-13-2008, 04:01 PM

I have looked into plasma some, but i am still leaning towards an LCD as of yet. I'll probably get a plasma one day, since they are great tv's.

HHX · 11-13-2008, 04:47 PM

although I don't like the matt finish on those TVs screens, I'd probably go with the Samsung on this one. I sell TVs for a living so I look at these every day and I've noticed that the new DNIe engines on Samsungs have better noise reduction than the new Sonys. and it used to be the other way around. On dark background the Sony gets a lot of noise (you see it as hundreds of little white dots, or snowflakes) where the samsung does a better job at cleaning that up. Just set the sharpness down to about 35-40, and the contrast to around 75, and turn on the noise reduction in your "picture settings".

Toptube · 11-13-2008, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvm

I have looked into plasma some, but i am still leaning towards an LCD as of yet. I'll probably get a plasma one day, since they are great tv's.

What about LCDs makes you want one vs. a Panasonic Plasma?

Toptube · 11-13-2008, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cvm

I have looked into plasma some, but i am still leaning towards an LCD as of yet. I'll probably get a plasma one day, since they are great tv's.

What about LCDs makes you want one vs. a Panasonic Plasma?

blushiz · 11-13-2008, 05:14 PM

Yeah get a plasma. Just make sure you always keep it vertical or you'll ruin the TV. That means the store employees or shippers could possibly ruin the TV if they get careless. That makes it a bigger pain in the ass moving the TV. Oh, and you must be careful of your settings. Jacking up he contrast/color could possibly burn in your TV. Might take a while, but it is possible to ruin your TV under common setting adjustment--circumstances. Black bars, which are common in almost all movies, could also burn in your TV if you watch for long periods of time. No kids touching.

Honestly, I'll agree. Plasmas look nice, but they're too fragile. I don't want to have to worry about the TV. I just want to use it. It's like OLED. They're nice too, but they have their problems which prevents them from being mass marketed. It's like owning a car that looks and drives like a Ferrari but has Ford componants. Last time I looked at a wreck yard, they were mostly all fords and hondas.

Think about that.

BTW, the ToC series is very nice.

11-13-2008, 01:08 PM	#1
ScarredLungs Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Utah 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:1433 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:4	Samsung or Sony.....? I am going to buy my 1st TV today! I am looking at two tv's. Both have the same features and are the same price, one is Sony and one is a Samsung. Does it make any difference what brand i get? thanks

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11-13-2008, 01:12 PM	#2
E-Dogg Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:159	I would say Samsung although the new line of tv's from Sony are in my opinion gorgeous! I will be purchasing my second tv and it's going to be a Samsung. The model is the Samsung 750 120hrz with TOC. I recommend it whole heartedly.

11-13-2008, 01:15 PM	#3
ScarredLungs Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Utah 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:1433 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:4	Ok cool. Both tv's are 1080p, 60hz refresh, 3hdmi (yes, these are not top of the line, but it is what my budget permits as i will not go in debt over a tv)

11-13-2008, 01:15 PM	#4
D1-2005 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Kansas City Home Theater Gallery:12 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:298	I enjoy my Samsung greatly, but I have to say that I do not like the Toc in red. The only one I like is the blue Toc, and it only comes on one of the more expensive units. I wish they had a color option on all the tvs with the Toc.

11-13-2008, 01:42 PM	#6
ngkf7 Special Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Baltimore, MD 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:161 MA collection:104 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 54	Definitely go with Samsung. Both are great TVs but Sony's are always a little too overpriced for me. I have a Samsung and have loved it since day 1.

11-13-2008, 02:06 PM	#7
ScarredLungs Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Utah 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:1433 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:4	How important are DVI imputs?

11-13-2008, 02:12 PM	#9
Mr. HiDef Expert Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Fox Lake IL Blu-ray collection:89	I have a older 42" samsung plasma and have had not one problem with it

11-13-2008, 02:14 PM	#10
ScarredLungs Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Utah 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:1433 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:4	samsung model # LN4OA530 sony bravia model # KDL-40S4100 They are both flat panel LCD, 1080p, 3 hdmi, 40inch

11-13-2008, 02:15 PM	#11
ScarredLungs Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Utah 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:1433 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:4	My budget is around a $1,000

11-13-2008, 02:21 PM	#13
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	Have you considered a panasonic 42" plasma? You can get both the 42pz80u and 42pz85u for under $1000. You'll get better native contrast from a plasma than an lcd and IMO better pq. Both of those you listed are good lcd's, I just prefer plasma screens for most applications.

11-13-2008, 02:35 PM	#15
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 agree that the Samsung TOC is great and so is the XBR series from sony however if you are not buying the top of the line from those brands I would go with Panasonic TH42PZ85U only $950 on amazon with free shipping this, Panasonic picture and black levels are great. I am not saying you have to go with Plasma I am just giving you another option. http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Vier...6590330&sr=8-1

11-13-2008, 04:01 PM	#16
ScarredLungs Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Utah 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:1433 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:4	I have looked into plasma some, but i am still leaning towards an LCD as of yet. I'll probably get a plasma one day, since they are great tv's.

11-13-2008, 04:47 PM	#17
HHX Expert Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2	although I don't like the matt finish on those TVs screens, I'd probably go with the Samsung on this one. I sell TVs for a living so I look at these every day and I've noticed that the new DNIe engines on Samsungs have better noise reduction than the new Sonys. and it used to be the other way around. On dark background the Sony gets a lot of noise (you see it as hundreds of little white dots, or snowflakes) where the samsung does a better job at cleaning that up. Just set the sharpness down to about 35-40, and the contrast to around 75, and turn on the noise reduction in your "picture settings".

11-13-2008, 05:14 PM	#20
blushiz Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Yeah get a plasma. Just make sure you always keep it vertical or you'll ruin the TV. That means the store employees or shippers could possibly ruin the TV if they get careless. That makes it a bigger pain in the ass moving the TV. Oh, and you must be careful of your settings. Jacking up he contrast/color could possibly burn in your TV. Might take a while, but it is possible to ruin your TV under common setting adjustment--circumstances. Black bars, which are common in almost all movies, could also burn in your TV if you watch for long periods of time. No kids touching. Honestly, I'll agree. Plasmas look nice, but they're too fragile. I don't want to have to worry about the TV. I just want to use it. It's like OLED. They're nice too, but they have their problems which prevents them from being mass marketed. It's like owning a car that looks and drives like a Ferrari but has Ford componants. Last time I looked at a wreck yard, they were mostly all fords and hondas. Think about that. BTW, the ToC series is very nice.

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