How's the sound quality on these models? A salesman claimed the sound quality on these new Samsung 6000/7000 series would be terrible because of the thing size. Actually plausible, but he was trying to sell me a receiver, which I will *NOT* buy-I just want acceptable quality from my TV.While I'm at it, how well does it handle composite input? (The single component port also handles composite, but...)I want to be able to hook up my older game systems when I feel like it :) How's the sound quality on these models? A salesman claimed the sound quality on these new Samsung 6000/7000 series would be terrible because of the thing size. Actually plausible, but he was... » Read More How's the sound quality on these models? A salesman claimed the sound quality on these new Samsung 6000/7000 series would be terrible because of the thing size. Actually plausible, but he was trying to sell me a receiver, which I will *NOT* buy-I just want acceptable quality from my TV.While I'm at it, how well does it handle composite input? (The single component port also handles composite, but...)I want to be able to hook up my older game systems when I feel like it :) « Show Less
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I recently purchased the TV and am quite happy with the display. I wasn't very happy with the sound, but selected the customize (equalizer) option from the menu and adjusted it to my ears. Once adjusted, the sound was noticeably better and acceptable. However, if you want really good audio, I recommend you run the sound through a receiver and good speakers.
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Yeah that seems to be the deal with the new ultra thin 40" Samsung LEDs. My friend bought one from Best Buy and the sound was so tinny that a sound strip with woofer had to be used or the TV was like a radio compared to a Sony Bravia 40". The only problem with this is you need to turn up the volumn to a mid-high level to notice any difference in the sound. Don't need to have my TV that loud and the speakers in my Sony are just fine for my living room. Why spend extra for a speaker system when you can just buy a Sony and have quality sound from the internal speakers??
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Huh, I'd be curious how you adjusted it! I guess I've gotten used to it or something. I imagine I'd look heavily at the Sony equivalent now that there is one, but anyway a full year in I"m still very happy with my 6000 :-) (And as long as these LCD TVs apparently last, who knows when I'll need to replace it or my older Sony! I'd love a larger set for the living room, but SOMETHING would have to actually break first...)
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Haven't heard them, so don't know, but the sound of ANY Samsung (or any other LCD that I know of) is terrible compared to what you can get through a quality receiver with good speakers. If a LCD/LED didn't have *any* built in speakers that would be a big buying point for me.That said, ignore the salesman -- buy the TV, if the sound is below your needs you can always get a sound system later, and there are cheaper/smaller alternatives such as powered speakers.
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hey mike, since this is a cheaper surround sound set it does not have as many inputs in the back to hook everything to surround sound. the quality of the product and the sound are amazing. but since it is cheaper they dont include many outlets in the back as with most lower model items. I was able to plug in my tv into it and get surround sound from my tv as well as play dvd's in surround but once you plug in your tv thats it you have to plug everything else into the tv i believe. I have a nintendo wii and it is not connected to the system which isnt a big deal because then the sound just comes out of the tv and not the surround. its a good overall product and I have not had any problems and had it for over 2 years now. Some of these people in the reviews may have gotten unlucky with a bad batch. But its a good value system looks nice and plays nice. only downfall as with most low models like i said they dont leave that many outputs from the back of the player so only the tv and dvd player have surround and ohh yea in the front there is a an input for an Ipod so i play that on surround as well. behind the box its the standard red yellow white and then in also has to new HDMI cable output. if you have an hd tv this is a must but do not buy the cable in stores like best buy or circuit city who sell a 6ft hdmi cable for 124.99 and 149.99 when you can just google the words "hdmi cable" and many companies will be selling it and they look exactly like and work just as good as if not better and are gold plated. the store just over prices them.
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Hi Tom,I've done everything you said and that I can think of and still no dice. So I'm done trying to figure it out. I used to get pretty good surround from the the TV programs that are broadcast HD 5.1 but it seems to be gone also. I have to say that the despite all this, it does sound pretty good if stereo is what I was going for. Thanks for all your help. I really appreciate it.Take care,Dennis
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While all that is true, I find it odd that someone buying a 4k TV would be using TV speakers at all. If you actually care about sound you'd have a separate receiver. I personally wouldn't want the side speakers as the first thing I do with any TV is disable the internal speakers to use my 5.1 surround speakers. Seems aimed at people that just want to brag about an expensive fancy looking TV while not actually knowing/caring about their setup. Now if they make a version without the ugly speakers, I'd consider it. Also assume there will be a lot of revisions to the 4k standard once more content comes out, and will wait for a 'real' 4k set rather than one designed primarily for upscaling 1080p sources. While all that is true, I find it odd that someone buying a 4k TV would be using TV speakers at all. If you actually care about sound you'd have a separate receiver. I personally wouldn't want the side speakers as the first thing I do with any TV is disable the internal speakers to use my 5.1 surround speakers. Seems aimed at people that just want to brag about an expensive fancy looking TV while not actually knowing/caring about their setup. Now if they make a version without the ugly speakers, I'd consider it. Also assume there will be a lot of revisions to the 4k standard once more... » Read More While all that is true, I find it odd that someone buying a 4k TV would be using TV speakers at all. If you actually care about sound you'd have a separate receiver. I personally wouldn't want the side speakers as the first thing I do with any TV is disable the internal speakers to use my 5.1 surround speakers. Seems aimed at people that just want to brag about an expensive fancy looking TV while not actually knowing/caring about their setup. Now if they make a version without the ugly speakers, I'd consider it. Also assume there will be a lot of revisions to the 4k standard once more content comes out, and will wait for a 'real' 4k set rather than one designed primarily for upscaling 1080p sources. « Show Less
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I think that many of us (Me!) would love to hear what others feel about Mr. Timofei's statement that the S700 has "CD Direct" which makes "a huge difference in the sound." If that's so,...I certainly want a 700 rather than a 500 or a 300. How do you 300 and 500 owners feel?!
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Hey Oleg, I was just wondering if you might give me/us an update on the TV. I'm about to pull the trigger on the same model/size as the one you bought and just wanted to know how satisfied you are with your purchase. Also was wondering how well the 3D works, if you would be so kind. Thank You!
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Thanks for your answer, JD! I thought so. Oh, I saw it at Best Buy--I was SO impressed with it. I wasn't even thinking Samsung until I saw it. Samsung has really outdone themselves with this one, I think! I haven't even read of any major problems with it yet, so that's encouraging! Keep me updated and let me know if there are any little bugs with the TV.
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The sound is really poor. One thing I have noticed is that the sound from regular DirecTV channels is much louder than the sound from HDTV channels or the one from the DVD or Blue Ray player. I have everything connected with HDMI cables. I tried also with optical cable with the same results. The volume difference appears also when I listen thru the Home theater. Does anyone know if this is normal?
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I can vouch that the built in speakers on Samsung's 550 series are pretty disappointing. They fire down and back instead of forward, giving a muffled sound. IMHO Samsung's picture quality is marginally better, and I'm unsure if Sony's L line has a problem with the white "sparkles" that the W and V lines have with programming shown through HDMI, but I know on the W and V series sets that the built in sound is much better. If prices are comparable I'd go with the Sony.
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I have an Onkyo 6.1-channel 3d bluetooth soundbar w/subwoofer paired with my 55GA7900. My room is slightly smaller than yours (by 2 ft, at the most), and that sound bar FILLS the room with sound. I was a little hesitant to even purchase a sound-bar at first considering I'm so used to the traditional 5.1 set up with the actual 5 speakers, but when they say 6.1, that's no joke, truly does a fantastic job of re-creating a true 6.1 surround experience. Subwoofer kicks major bass, it's adjustable (which not all sound-bar subs are), and it's wireless, which is a major plus. I would strongly recommend that one. I have an Onkyo 6.1-channel 3d bluetooth soundbar w/subwoofer paired with my 55GA7900. My room is slightly smaller than yours (by 2 ft, at the most), and that sound bar FILLS the room with sound. I was a little hesitant to even purchase a sound-bar at first considering I'm so used to the traditional 5.1 set up with the actual 5 speakers, but when they say 6.1, that's no joke, truly does a fantastic job of re-creating a true 6.1 surround experience. Subwoofer kicks major bass, it's adjustable (which not all sound-bar subs are), and it's wireless, which is a major plus. I would strongly... » Read More I have an Onkyo 6.1-channel 3d bluetooth soundbar w/subwoofer paired with my 55GA7900. My room is slightly smaller than yours (by 2 ft, at the most), and that sound bar FILLS the room with sound. I was a little hesitant to even purchase a sound-bar at first considering I'm so used to the traditional 5.1 set up with the actual 5 speakers, but when they say 6.1, that's no joke, truly does a fantastic job of re-creating a true 6.1 surround experience. Subwoofer kicks major bass, it's adjustable (which not all sound-bar subs are), and it's wireless, which is a major plus. I would strongly recommend that one. « Show Less
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I forgot to mention; I have a separate sound system, so I'm mostly concerned with the picture. How would you compare the picture quality of the two TVs?
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Wound up w/ the UN40C6300 and so far I think it's great. I don't see the problems that others have found. I'm watching fast paced action and it looks perfect, and I'm incredibly picky. I have it set up w/ a Pioneer amp VSX1020 and it looks and sounds great - no BS. I've only watched a few flicks, but see no issues.I set it up according to these calibration specs... http://www.tweaktv.com/tweak-my-tv/calibration-guide/samsung-un40c6500.htmlScroll down to User Menu SettingsEven though it's not the exact same model the settings work, and they are much different than the default settings it comes w/.Maybe this will help some of you - I hope. Wound up w/ the UN40C6300 and so far I think it's great. I don't see the problems that others have found. I'm watching fast paced action and it looks perfect, and I'm incredibly picky. I have it set up w/ a Pioneer amp VSX1020 and it looks and sounds great - no BS. I've only watched a few flicks, but see no issues.I set it up according to these calibration specs... http://www.tweaktv.com/tweak-my-tv/calibration-guide/samsung-un40c6500.htmlScroll down to User Menu SettingsEven though it's not the exact same model the settings work, and they are much... » Read More Wound up w/ the UN40C6300 and so far I think it's great. I don't see the problems that others have found. I'm watching fast paced action and it looks perfect, and I'm incredibly picky. I have it set up w/ a Pioneer amp VSX1020 and it looks and sounds great - no BS. I've only watched a few flicks, but see no issues.I set it up according to these calibration specs... http://www.tweaktv.com/tweak-my-tv/calibration-guide/samsung-un40c6500.htmlScroll down to User Menu SettingsEven though it's not the exact same model the settings work, and they are much different than the default settings it comes w/.Maybe this will help some of you - I hope. « Show Less
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Perhaps you have already made your decision? What did you choose? This something I am also mulling over. Both seem to be very good tvs and both seem to have issues (buzzing, fading black levels, etc). When a decisding between 2 good choices is difficult, perhaps both either option is a good one? Price is important and the samsung is much less expensive. Save the money for the next hi tech device you need to replace?
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The speakers are inevitably tiny. You could either get a surround sound that is optic fibre capable, or adjust your sound to "good enough". Let me give you a run down of how audio works on the tv. Treble is your high notes, bass is your low notes, and mids is more highs for this certain tv. There is an option for bass boost, you will want that. One of the things I'm glad i did(i live alone) is buy a wireless headset. Razer, or turtle beach makes a very...very nice set. They are 100$+ because its a 7.1 surround wrapped around your head. So if you watch tv alone, its worth getting. Other than that, with the adjustments i explained to you, have at it. If you need anymore assistance let me know! :)
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The sound quality for this TV is OK. Very normal compared to its size, its Basic quality, depends of what you are watching or listening. If you want a higher quality sound,I recommend you get the sound bar or a surround system.
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Hi Sam, Sorry but please don't waste you time and money on these. They are a cheep knockoff with horrible sound. I ended up throwing mine away almost immediately. I woud up going to the Samsung web site to order some original replacements that I'm very happy with. Hope this helps.
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Interesting comments. If the wiki article is right, TCL isn't such a "no name" brand after all - I live in the midwest and I have heard of RCA. They were a lot bigger in the days when tube tv's were really big, they sorta got quiet in the LCD/plasma revolution. But anyway, if TCL == RCA, I might end up choosing this TV. Target & BB have a Samsung this size on Black Fri for 328$, and it looks like Toshibas and Samsungs this size in general are the deal at 320ish this year - an extra fifty bucks off for the TCL is almost enough for a bluray player to go with it on Black Fri (yep, really). =) Interesting comments. If the wiki article is right, TCL isn't such a "no name" brand after all - I live in the midwest and I have heard of RCA. They were a lot bigger in the days when tube tv's were really big, they sorta got quiet in the LCD/plasma revolution. But anyway, if TCL == RCA, I might end up choosing this TV. Target & BB have a Samsung this size on Black Fri for 328$, and it looks like Toshibas and Samsungs this size in general are the deal at 320ish this year - an extra fifty bucks off for the TCL is almost enough for a bluray player to go with it on Black Fri (yep,... » Read More Interesting comments. If the wiki article is right, TCL isn't such a "no name" brand after all - I live in the midwest and I have heard of RCA. They were a lot bigger in the days when tube tv's were really big, they sorta got quiet in the LCD/plasma revolution. But anyway, if TCL == RCA, I might end up choosing this TV. Target & BB have a Samsung this size on Black Fri for 328$, and it looks like Toshibas and Samsungs this size in general are the deal at 320ish this year - an extra fifty bucks off for the TCL is almost enough for a bluray player to go with it on Black Fri (yep, really). =) « Show Less