Suggestions for a first time lcd buyer. - Blu-ray Forum

Vaux · 05-02-2009, 01:14 PM

I have enough money to finally buy HDTV. I wanna spend around $1,800 and get at least a 46in screen.

I was thinking about getting the Samsung LN46B650 from amazon. The reviews from amazon seem positive so far.

Is this a good choice?

If someone has a better recommendation for me please let me know, although i would like the tv to have that cool smoothing motion effect if possible.

crazyBLUE · 05-02-2009, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vaux

I have enough money to finally buy HDTV. I wanna spend around $1,800 and get at least a 46in screen.

I was thinking about getting the Samsung LN46B650 from amazon. The reviews from amazon seem positive so far.

Is this a good choice?

If someone has a better recommendation for me please let me know, although i would like the tv to have that cool smoothing motion effect if possible.

check this out !

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN52A7.../dp/B001418WF4

callas01 · 05-02-2009, 01:26 PM

Yes that TV would be a good choice, It is generally noted around here that you cannot go wrong with a Samsung or Sony for an LCD. You should be able to purchase with confidence and enjoy what you get, don't forget to check out the calibration settings thread once your TV arrives, OR go buy the Digital Video Essentials disc at BB to calibrate.

crazyBLUE · 05-02-2009, 01:28 PM

Btw ~ Welcome !!!

Johnny Vinyl · 05-02-2009, 01:39 PM

Also look into this for calibration!

And this thread has a discussion of this product.

John

Grevlin · 05-02-2009, 02:15 PM

Samsung 6 series or better (You are looking at the 650

), any size- and you're golden. I'm not familiar with Sony, but it sounds like they share the top spot.

I also have zero experience with Plasma so I'll keep my mouth shut on that.

Iron-Blu-123 · 05-02-2009, 05:10 PM

Bought Samsung 650 52 inch last August and its nice.

Vaux · 05-03-2009, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazyBLUE

check this out !

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN52A7.../dp/B001418WF4

You just had to make it harder for me to make a choice, didn't ya. :P

The only main difference i could find is that the LN46B650 has 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, while the LN52A750 has only 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio.

I would love to have a 52 incher, but does the 46in look way better since it has that extra 50k dynamic contrast ratio?

Vaux · 05-04-2009, 11:10 AM

I just got email from amazon saying that i can get the Samsung LN46B750 240Hz LCD for $1,739.

I think I'm going for this one.

Grevlin · 05-04-2009, 11:44 AM

I didn't find that many differences between the 7 and 6 series.(Something about wireless yada yada- options that didn't effect PQ) You might find a larger 6 series for the same amount...

Sammy 650 52" for $1900
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN52A6...1437832&sr=8-1

And as always - have you considered a projector?

<-- Upgrading soon.

05-02-2009, 01:14 PM	#1
Vaux New Member Member since:May 2009	Suggestions for a first time lcd buyer. I have enough money to finally buy HDTV. I wanna spend around $1,800 and get at least a 46in screen. I was thinking about getting the Samsung LN46B650 from amazon. The reviews from amazon seem positive so far. Is this a good choice? If someone has a better recommendation for me please let me know, although i would like the tv to have that cool smoothing motion effect if possible.

05-02-2009, 02:15 PM	#6
Grevlin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:82	Samsung 6 series or better (You are looking at the 650 ), any size- and you're golden. I'm not familiar with Sony, but it sounds like they share the top spot. I also have zero experience with Plasma so I'll keep my mouth shut on that. Last edited by Grevlin; 05-02-2009 at 05:14 PM.

05-04-2009, 11:44 AM	#10
Grevlin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:82	I didn't find that many differences between the 7 and 6 series.(Something about wireless yada yada- options that didn't effect PQ) You might find a larger 6 series for the same amount... Sammy 650 52" for $1900 http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN52A6...1437832&sr=8-1 And as always - have you considered a projector? <-- Upgrading soon. Last edited by Grevlin; 05-04-2009 at 11:51 AM.

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05-02-2009, 01:26 PM	#3
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	Yes that TV would be a good choice, It is generally noted around here that you cannot go wrong with a Samsung or Sony for an LCD. You should be able to purchase with confidence and enjoy what you get, don't forget to check out the calibration settings thread once your TV arrives, OR go buy the Digital Video Essentials disc at BB to calibrate.

05-02-2009, 01:28 PM	#4
crazyBLUE Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Pacific Northwest Home Theater Gallery:89 Blu-ray collection:479 DVD collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 38 Trading Score:30	Btw ~ Welcome !!!

05-02-2009, 01:39 PM	#5
Johnny Vinyl Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:At the crossroad of Analogue Dr & 2CH Ave Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:205 DVD collection:7 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:8	Also look into this for calibration! And this thread has a discussion of this product. John

05-02-2009, 05:10 PM	#7
Iron-Blu-123 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Southern Ca. Home Theater Gallery:29 4K collection:130 Blu-ray collection:2042	Bought Samsung 650 52 inch last August and its nice.

05-04-2009, 11:10 AM	#9
Vaux New Member Member since:May 2009	I just got email from amazon saying that i can get the Samsung LN46B750 240Hz LCD for $1,739. I think I'm going for this one.

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