Samsung LN46A550 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

Excellent picture. The sound is true to the source. The sound and the picture vary according to the source station. This unit does not create a sound quality differing from the source as such I label it "True Sound".
There is no need to use external speakers nor sound amplifiers unless you are trying to create a specific type of sound which is not the true source sound. Tweaking of the picture or tweaking of the sound was not necessary. The unit worked right out of the box!

I've only had my TV for a short while but so far it's been great. The picture is superb even with just DVDs. The sound is not as bad as the other reviews would've had me believe but I'll definitely be getting a home theater system. The interface for changing settings is a little cumbersome at first but I got used to it.

I am very pleased with the quality of the picture provided by the LN46A550, and I had to make only minor adjustments to the factory settings to get good flesh tones and overall color. While the manual is lengthy I found the instructions and the on-screen menus easy to follow and use. This product would rate 5 stars if the sound was better, even when I select "speech" from the sound menu the TV's speakers give a slightly distorted sound that detracts somewhat from the overall enjoyment of the program being viewed. I would recommend prospective purchasers consider adding an external surround sound system.
I tend to use my cable provider's remote control most of the time, but the Samsung remote is certainly user-friendly.
The contractor who delivered my TV for Amazon seemed to be in a hurry and left as soon as he had unwrapped it and put it in place and turned it on to ensure that it powered up. When asked if he was going to go through set-up procedures he said he was "not allowed to do this".

I ordered mine on June 30th and it was delivered on July 7th. It looked great for a few days then the picture became all distorted. I called Amazon on July 10th and they shipped me a replacement. The replacement arrived on July 15th and they picked up the defective unit. The 2nd unit worked great until July 19th when I stopped getting any picture at all, only sound. The only thing that lights up when you turn it on is the backlight. I mistakenly thought it would be something simple so I went through Samsung to try and get it repaired this time. I called them on July 21st and got an appointment for a repairman on August 1st. The repairman replaced the 3 boards in it on that day but nothing helped. A replacement lcd panel was ordered and we are hoping this is the problem. It is now August 11th, almost one and a half months since I purchased this TV and I still do not have a working unit. I learned my lesson and will just return it next time I make a purchase like this, while I still have that option.


On a positive note the unit produced a gorgeous picture, from the little time I was able to see it.

I purchased the Samsung LN46A550 about 3 weeks ago now, and I couldn't be more satisfied with my choice. Currently, I have yet to purchase a Blu-Ray player, but I am enjoying HD cable programming, and I can say without a doubt that the picture looks breathtaking, particularly in HD programs shot entirely in high-definition. I've been enjoying the summer olympics in HD, and the action feels lifelike and awe-inspiring.

As others have noted, the sound quality is lacking, but realistically, you should pair your TV with a surround sound system to fully enjoy the HD experience. I recommend the Sony HTCT100 Sound Bar, which retails for about $300. It's a 3.1 surround sound system (so 3 speakers in a sound bar plus one subwoofer), and it is fully HD ready, with 3 HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output to your TV. It is extremely simple to set up and use, eliminates cable clutter, and has excellent sound quality, in my opinion. For $300, you really can't get a better deal.

Finally, you'll want to set up your Samsung TV with the best visual settings, so check out the AVS forums for the LN46A550 and calibrate your TV accordingly: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1020612