Manufacturer's Description
Samsung LN46A550 46" LCD TV
The Samsung LN46A550 has a 30,000:1 contrast ratio for sharper and more realistic picture quality. And for those who want to watch sports events and action-packed movies like never before, a fast 5 ms response rate produces smooth-motion scenes. Samsung LCD TVs turn your high-definition dreams into a definite, crystal-clear reality.
Product Specifications for
Samsung LN46A550 46" LCD TV
Most recent User Reviews for
Samsung LN46A550 46" LCD TV
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Reviewed by: Cknwings
04-26-08
Duration of ownership:
2
Weeks
Strengths: Sharp, clear picture. Great color. Easy to use remote and TV menu. Plenty of bang for the buck.
Weaknesses:No weaknesses for me.
Overall Evaluation: The Samsung LN46A550 is my first HDTV, and I couldn't be happier with it. The picture is excellent, (HD - regular TV is so-so, but that's to be expected after viewing HD broadcasts). The TV menu is very easy to understand and negotiate through. I have "lived with" my Samsung for 2 weeks, now. Out-of-the-box I only made minor adjustments to the color, (to suit my preferences). I orginally planned to purchase a 40 inch Samsung, but I "upgraded" to the 46 inch one, (better to go a bit large than regret a smaller screen size purchase), and I'm glad I did! I did a LOT of HDTV research before I purchased this TV, and I found that Samsung had consistantly been rated highly by both technical and consumer sites. If you're hesitating about purchasing this model Samsung, (or any model Samsung for that matter), don't! I'm one very satisfied customer!
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Reviewed by:
08-19-08
Duration of ownership:
3
Months
Strengths: Nice TV with good features. To optical SPDIF audio output that outputs surround sound to home theater when receiving local digit broadcast.
Weaknesses:Extremely poor built-in speakers. Worse then my 13" $30 old tube TV. Can here conversation of the TV shows. Must use external stereo.
Overall Evaluation: If you plan to use a home theater with this TV at all time, this is a good one. If you plan to use only the built-in speakers to watch TV, don't buy this TV.
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Reviewed by: soji_m
07-16-08
Duration of ownership:
1
Weeks
Strengths: Picture ****EXCELLENT******
Weaknesses:Sound, need better speaker
Overall Evaluation: Picture... picture... nothing else matter...picture.... Why do you need an LCD tv for? for good picture, then buy this TV. Do not go for 120Hz, not worth it. 60Hz is more than enough for anything......
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Reviewed by: tommersyip
07-14-08
Duration of ownership:
2
Days
Strengths: Picture Quality, Great Menus, Fast Analog and HD tuner.
Weaknesses:Sound is AWFUL.
Overall Evaluation: So when I finally bit the bullet and bought this thing, I have to admit I was scared. This type of TV is still very expensive and is a big purchase.I always anythingdo tons of research before buying, I weighed all the options of going 120Hz or not, 52 inches or not and I settled on my initial choice from the beginning, the 46A550.Picture quality is great. The menus are awesome and let you completely tweak out the TV including the equalizer (which is very important on this set!).But after you do the initial setup and you are watching your first channel of programming, you are going to notice this TV's huge weakness - the sound is awful. Samsung stuck the speakers on this unit UNDER the TV, facing downwards, some how creating a supposed echo sound. Man - it does not work out of the box.I had to go to AVSforum.com and search the forums. After 15 min I found that someone spent a bit tweaking out their settings and I copied them. Greatly improved the sound but it still isn't great. Needless to say I had already known this before hand and planned on getting an external receiver and floorstanding speakers for this thing - no way am I watching BluRays with that sound.Otherwise, a great TV. People who buy these flat panels pretty much know the sound is going to be awful so it is acceptable. Seems like Samsung knows it is acceptable also and opted for sleek looks vs. good sound.
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Reviewed by: daystar297
05-04-08
Duration of ownership:
1
Days
Strengths: Picture quality . . .Design
Weaknesses:Makes you not want to leave the house . . .
Overall Evaluation: This was my first HDTV . . . and I ordered it sight unseen . . .based on the few available reviews at the time . . . and several comparisons with similarly priced and reviewed other brands. I was certainly not disappointed . . .Just want I wanted . . .And I'd recommend the LN46A550 to anyone considering a 46" HDTV . . .
Review:
Samsung LN46A550 LCD HDTV
This all-around excellent TV is easy to use and a delight to the eyes.
It's hard to find fault with Samsung's LN46A550. I found some of the images from our over-the-air tests lacking in detail, though my fellow judges felt otherwise. Also the user's manual leaves something to be desired...but that's about it.
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