Samsung UN55B6000 55-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV
Samsung UN55B6000 55-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV
Redefining the standards for viewing quality, energy-efficiency and home entertainment decor, the Samsung 6000 Series LED HDTV deliver unparalleled picture quality and enhanced connectivity while also helping you reduce your carbon footprint with the reduced power consumption of the LED screen. Using Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) as its primary light source–rather than traditional Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamps (CCFL)–this cutting edge HDTV also offers the benefits of an ultra-high contrast ratio and a slim depth that allows for a more artful design.
User Ratings and Reviews
3 Stars No 5.1 audio push from HDMI
Like most of the reviews, I found the picture quality to be awesome. The only picture quality issue is automatic backlight adjustment during dark scenes. I notice it, and it bothers me a bit. I would like to turn it off somehow, but I have not figured out how to do that yet (if possible).
One large aggravation is the optical audio out from the TV does not push Dolby 5.1 surround when it is being sent from an HDMI connection. According to the manual it will only push 5.1 “when the TV is displaying a DTV(air) signal….” I am not sure why this is so, and it is a bit frustrating.
1 Stars Samsung 55″ LED TV
Last week while watching this tv with my grandkids it went dead.I had just purchased it less than 2 months ago. After unpluggging the unit 3 times for about 10 each I decided to call Samsung. They said they needed it needed a service tech to look at it. It’s been 4 days so far and not a word from a repairman yet. My guess is it will be almost a week at the earliest before I get a call for an appointment. After spending over $3500 for the tv and other Samsung products to accompany the tv. One would fiqure that the customer might be treated somewhat better. When I first bought the unit I told my family about it and one actually cosidered buying one but since it went dead less than 2 months later and the customer service that was nonexsistent. They changed their mind and decided to buy another brand instead.
1 Stars Do you see what I see
At first I really liked this TV, and thought the picture was great. But then two big problems showed themselves. One, the “flashligting” mentioned in other reviews when in a letterbox DVD, etc. The other biggie are the three shadows along the left and right sides. When getting a demo, wait for a full screen of a bright solid color and look along the edges. For the price, I think it’s a deal breaker. The LG doesn’t have it, nor does the 42″ class. Called Samsung, and they blamed the cable box, even after testing on a DVD, and seeing it on the showroom model. Glad I kept the box. Im sure by super bowl there will be better prices and selection.
4 Stars Wise choice
I’ve had this TV since Sept. 2009 and love it. Easy set up, great picture even with standard def cable channels. The interactive USB owner’s manual is really cool, and once done you can delete the manual and you have a free thumb drive! The “widgets” and widget gallery are a very nice interactive compliment and picture in picture is a must have. Nothing like being able to track your stocks, check the weather, and browse news blurbs while the wife or kids are watching their shows.
The only con for me is that you can NOT use cleaners on the screen. I have two 3yr olds and a 6yr old at home, so cleaning the occasional finger print off of the screen is quite a task. Last month I bit the bullet and purchased the wall mount for this unit. Great idea and easiest wall mount I’ve ever installed.
5 Stars This TV is outstanding!!!
Believe it or not, I returned four, yes four tv’s before finally deciding on this one. I am absolutely thrilled with it. After doing extensive research and learning that the Plasma market share has dropped to an all time low, that Vizio and Pioneer completely abandoned Plasma, and having an image burn into my Panasonic Plasma (this is Plasma’s dirty little secret, if you don’t believe me, google it!) screen two days after I bought it, trying a Sharp LED which was a piece of junk to be completely honest, and 2 different Samsung LCD’s, I went for this. Yes, it was expensive, but definitely worth it! For starters, the blacks are so much better than a standard LCD and rival Plasmas, which was the only thing Plasma used to have bragging rights on (along with better viewing angles which Plasma still has a slight edge. Plasmas supposed bragging rights about 600 hz processing are mute - when you are up to 240hz motion blur is long gone by then) Secondly, the brightness is amazing, and the crispness is unsurpassed by Standard LCD or Plasma. I saw Transformers II on Blu Ray being demonstrated on this tv at HHGregg and all I can say is I was blown away. I saw it side by side next to a Samsung standard LCD and the difference was significant. If you are a videophile, this tv is a must. I do not have an unlimited budget, so I went with this model. The higher models had 240 hz processing, which according to research I’ve read, is not noticeable unless you get into gaming and I am not a gamer. If you want the latest and greatest, you will not be disappointed with this set. The CHASSIS ROCKS! So thin and sleak and the touch of color is very pleasing to the eye. I guess I can’t say enough good things. Samsung has proven again why they have 52% of the market share. That is no coincidence!
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