Samsung LN46A550 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

There's not too much to say about this tv except that it won't disappoint. You can definitely see the difference when you upgrade to the 1080 and this was the perfect size for my needs. The Amazon.com white glove treatment was also excellent, no complaints whatsoever.

The one thing I would recommend is to make sure you have the best cables because there is a difference depending on which type of set up you use, and also do your research because the best deal changed weekly, although the final price I got from amazon was by far the best throughout my shopping.

First of all, I am very satisfied with the picture of my Samsung LN46A550. This is not really a 'review' of the Samsung LN46A550, but possible audio settings to try with the Samsung LNXXA550.

Mode: Music

SRS TruSurround XT: Off

Auto volume: Off


You can play around with the equalizer some, but the above settings will get you close. I don't think you can expect much more out of the stock audio system.

The one drawback with the 'Auto volume' off, is when watching tv, the levels will vary between channels. This is not a problem with the Samsung but with the source(cable, antenna, etc.).

I almost went with another brand because of all the reviews on how horrid the sound from this TV is. Because it's over my fireplace, I don't have anywhere to set up a home theater system, and I don't want any cables going to or from the set. So it's strictly a cable watching TV.

After some serious research, I ended up going with this television. Everything that has been said about the picture is true. It's beautiful - so I won't say anymore on that. The exterior design of the television is great with the gloss frame, blue light under the Samsung logo, and the side inputs. I kinda like the little melody it plays when you turn it on and off (reminds me of my iMac). The mat finish on the screen was a huge selling point for me as the TV is in a room with windows almost directly across from it. No annoying reflections whatsoever. It mounted over my fireplace easily with the Peerless SF660 mount.

Now for the sound - it's not that great. As many have said, it's definitely a little tinny sounding and the bass leaves much to be desired. I did the equalizer settings per the thread found on the avforums website and that helped a little bit. Dialogue is usually pretty good, but music isn't always that great. I've also noticed it's dependent on the cable channel to a certain extent. Some are better than others and there's nothing I can do about that.

I received the television before the wall mount, so naturally I had to temporarily set it up on a table using just the included stand. I noticed that because of the downward facing speakers and the design of the case, a lot of the sound is lost out the back of the TV when it is on the stand. After mounting it on the wall, I found that the sound slightly improved (especially the bass) as the sound is reflected off of the wall surface and into the room.

I'm definitely very happy with my purchase! Although it leaves a lot to be desired, I'm happier with the sound than I thought I would be, especially after getting it hung on the wall. Don't let other reviews based on the sound deter you. Like many have said, you can't expect home theater quality sound from a TV that's 4 inches thick.

I have this TV for little more than a month. I bought it after reading CR review just before the Olympics and glad I did. It is a great TV by any means and excellent value.

TV is easy to set up and works well. The price was right. The audio isn't great as noted in other reviews, but it appears to be performing well so far.