Samsung or Sony? Help me choose! - Blu-ray Forum

Tru2theBlu · 12-11-2008, 04:44 PM

I currently own a 40" Samsung LCD, which was a starter HDTV, but i have really enjoyed it. I plan on moving it to the bedroom, and I am currently trying to figure out which HDTV I will buy for my living room/home theatre setup. So this will be my Go to TV. I know that I want 120Hz and 52". I don't want to spend over $2,000. I am really considering either a Samsung or Sony LCD. What is my best choice for a 52" for $2,000? I am open to anything, including a plasma.

GregBlu5 · 12-11-2008, 04:56 PM

With so many recent price drops and model clearances, you can get either for the price you're wanting to spend. I would go to stores and see both TVs hooked up and see what you think. Make sure that you are seeing each TV in the optimum setting to make a comparison. Then choose. It's all subjective. I have friends who love Sammy's and those who love Sony's. I'm a Sony guy myself, but I wouldn't let anyone else sway you as to which to choose.

ChoosyLobster · 12-11-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by GregBlu5

With so many recent price drops and model clearances, you can get either for the price you're wanting to spend. I would go to stores and see both TVs hooked up and see what you think. Make sure that you are seeing each TV in the optimum setting to make a comparison. Then choose. It's all subjective. I have friends who love Sammy's and those who love Sony's. I'm a Sony guy myself, but I wouldn't let anyone else sway you as to which to choose.

You see i agree with greg i am a sammy guy but you have to go with what you like

Tru2theBlu · 12-11-2008, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ChoosyLobster

You see i agree with greg i am a sammy guy but you have to go with what you like

How do you like your 750? I love the Samsung that I currently own, and my favorite HDTV for the price, that I have seen, was the 52" 750.

E55 KEV · 12-11-2008, 05:21 PM

For me, if money were no object I would get a 52XBR6. I wish the Sony Z4100 series came in 52" - that would be nice.

ixlegitballinxl · 12-11-2008, 05:24 PM

i haven't seen a BNIB sony 52 120hz for under 2k..... 2.2k is the best i've seen on the xbr6...

Samsung 750 is a very nice tv. You can't go wrong on either pick, just go for the one you find the best deal on!

ChoosyLobster · 12-11-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tru2theBlu

How do you like your 750? I love the Samsung that I currently own, and my favorite HDTV for the price, that I have seen, was the 52" 750.

I LOVE MY TV!!!!!!!!!!!

you could take a look at my HT pics i took some pictures of the tv in action. i might take some more today. i really love my tv

Xerios · 12-11-2008, 05:33 PM

samsung

Tru2theBlu · 12-11-2008, 06:19 PM

So if the Samsung 52" 750 is my number one choice right now, should I take a look at plasmas? Any suggestions? Ambient light is not an issue for me, so I could go either way. But again, I want to stay with the 52" and $2,000 price tag.

ChoosyLobster · 12-11-2008, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tru2theBlu

So if the Samsung 52" 750 is my number one choice right now, should I take a look at plasmas? Any suggestions? Ambient light is not an issue for me, so I could go either way. But again, I want to stay with the 52" and $2,000 price tag.

Dude i don't know about the plasma. I will stay with LCD until i graduate college and after i am done with college i will go with projection. I read that plasma tv have to many issues but of course everyone has their own opinion

Tru2theBlu · 12-11-2008, 06:28 PM

Well, yes everything has pros and cons to it, and I know that it is all preference, and every Television, be it plasma or LCD will look different depending on the conditions of the room your set is in. I am just looking for overall satisfaction with quality and performance, from people who already own the sets I am looking at. My main goals for this set are to lose motion blur and judder, and increase the size. I was surprised that once I read about judder, I actually began to notice it often.

ChoosyLobster · 12-11-2008, 06:33 PM

A lot people talk about the Halo problem with the Samsung 750 series tv, but i have never had that issue. I don't have no blur in the movies because i have the 120hz. I am very satisfy with my Tv.

Tru2theBlu · 12-11-2008, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ChoosyLobster

A lot people talk about the Halo problem with the Samsung 750 series tv, but i have never had that issue. I don't have no blur in the movies because i have the 120hz. I am very satisfy with my Tv.

I read about the halo problem, but there are also many people who do not notice it, like you. Some people just look for problems with things. Trust me, I work for a manufacturer of goods. Also, I can't see buying the 650, because there is only a small price difference. And it's funny, but since yesterday, Amazon's price has gone up $100 on the 750.

ChoosyLobster · 12-11-2008, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Tru2theBlu

I read about the halo problem, but there are also many people who do not notice it, like you. Some people just look for problems with things. Trust me, I work for a manufacturer of goods. Also, I can't see buying the 650, because there is only a small price difference. And it's funny, but since yesterday, Amazon's price has gone up $100 on the 750.

Well my friend just go with what you like. Everyone has their own taste and if you had a sammy before and you love it then you should go with it again

so7o · 12-11-2008, 06:57 PM

i love my sammy a650

allstar780 · 12-11-2008, 07:14 PM

Sony KDL-52W4100

or if you want to go plasma, Panasonic 50PZ80U

Sherm · 12-11-2008, 07:20 PM

I have the 52" 550 series @ 60 Htz. I never notice Blur. The only thing I want when I replace this set is a thinner set with less of a frame around the screen.

I have it wall mounted and it sets about 5" off of the wall. In 2-3 years when I replace it, I will probably be able to get a 1" thick set with little or no frame for the same price I paid

But I really like the sammy, If it were not in high ambient light I would have gone with the Plasma.

big-bleu · 12-11-2008, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Tru2theBlu

I currently own a 40" Samsung LCD, which was a starter HDTV, but i have really enjoyed it. I plan on moving it to the bedroom, and I am currently trying to figure out which HDTV I will buy for my living room/home theatre setup. So this will be my Go to TV. I know that I want 120Hz and 52". I don't want to spend over $2,000. I am really considering either a Samsung or Sony LCD. What is my best choice for a 52" for $2,000? I am open to anything, including a plasma.

i have a samsung lcd but have you seen sonys xbr8
http://gizmodo.com/395193/sonys-big-...-xbr8-has-leds

tunerfreak87 · 12-11-2008, 11:01 PM

Personally I'm a Sony buyer myself, but either way you go Sony or Samsung you can't go wrong.

ixlegitballinxl · 12-12-2008, 07:42 AM

both?

12-11-2008, 04:44 PM	#1
Tru2theBlu Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Portland, OR Blu-ray collection:54 Trading Score:10	Samsung or Sony? Help me choose! I currently own a 40" Samsung LCD, which was a starter HDTV, but i have really enjoyed it. I plan on moving it to the bedroom, and I am currently trying to figure out which HDTV I will buy for my living room/home theatre setup. So this will be my Go to TV. I know that I want 120Hz and 52". I don't want to spend over $2,000. I am really considering either a Samsung or Sony LCD. What is my best choice for a 52" for $2,000? I am open to anything, including a plasma.

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12-11-2008, 04:56 PM	#2
GregBlu5 Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Indio, CA 4K collection:794 Blu-ray collection:3954 iTunes collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:1	With so many recent price drops and model clearances, you can get either for the price you're wanting to spend. I would go to stores and see both TVs hooked up and see what you think. Make sure that you are seeing each TV in the optimum setting to make a comparison. Then choose. It's all subjective. I have friends who love Sammy's and those who love Sony's. I'm a Sony guy myself, but I wouldn't let anyone else sway you as to which to choose.

12-11-2008, 05:21 PM	#5
E55 KEV Power Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Washington D.C. 4K collection:6 Blu-ray collection:546 DVD collection:15 Trading Score:28	For me, if money were no object I would get a 52XBR6. I wish the Sony Z4100 series came in 52" - that would be nice.

12-11-2008, 05:24 PM	#6
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	i haven't seen a BNIB sony 52 120hz for under 2k..... 2.2k is the best i've seen on the xbr6... Samsung 750 is a very nice tv. You can't go wrong on either pick, just go for the one you find the best deal on!

12-11-2008, 05:33 PM	#8
Xerios Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Irving, TX PSNetwork: Xerios Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:286 DVD collection:5 Trading Score:1	samsung

12-11-2008, 06:19 PM	#9
Tru2theBlu Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Portland, OR Blu-ray collection:54 Trading Score:10	So if the Samsung 52" 750 is my number one choice right now, should I take a look at plasmas? Any suggestions? Ambient light is not an issue for me, so I could go either way. But again, I want to stay with the 52" and $2,000 price tag.

12-11-2008, 06:28 PM	#11
Tru2theBlu Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Portland, OR Blu-ray collection:54 Trading Score:10	Well, yes everything has pros and cons to it, and I know that it is all preference, and every Television, be it plasma or LCD will look different depending on the conditions of the room your set is in. I am just looking for overall satisfaction with quality and performance, from people who already own the sets I am looking at. My main goals for this set are to lose motion blur and judder, and increase the size. I was surprised that once I read about judder, I actually began to notice it often.

12-11-2008, 06:33 PM	#12
ChoosyLobster Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Miami Fl Blu-ray collection:326 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:2	A lot people talk about the Halo problem with the Samsung 750 series tv, but i have never had that issue. I don't have no blur in the movies because i have the 120hz. I am very satisfy with my Tv.

12-11-2008, 06:57 PM	#15
so7o Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	i love my sammy a650

12-11-2008, 07:14 PM	#16
allstar780 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Grande Prairie, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:115 Blu-ray reviews:2	Sony KDL-52W4100 or if you want to go plasma, Panasonic 50PZ80U

12-11-2008, 07:20 PM	#17
Sherm Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:11	I have the 52" 550 series @ 60 Htz. I never notice Blur. The only thing I want when I replace this set is a thinner set with less of a frame around the screen. I have it wall mounted and it sets about 5" off of the wall. In 2-3 years when I replace it, I will probably be able to get a 1" thick set with little or no frame for the same price I paid But I really like the sammy, If it were not in high ambient light I would have gone with the Plasma.

12-11-2008, 11:01 PM	#19
tunerfreak87 Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:60 Blu-ray reviews:2	Personally I'm a Sony buyer myself, but either way you go Sony or Samsung you can't go wrong.

12-12-2008, 07:42 AM	#20
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	both?

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