Samsung Buzz? Does anyone know if the Samsung C Series Plasma has the notorious buzzing problem that the B series had?
458948
Yes it does. I got the c550 on Monday. Loud buzzing audible with volume at 55 from a viewing distance of 9'.
952448
The buzzing is only present when the backlight is less than 10. I believe its the flourescent bulb buzzing similar to when typical flourescent bulbs are used with a dimmer. I haven't found the sound to be any louder than the fan/hard drive in my Tivo so I'm not worried about it.
670861
i have a samsung approx 6 yrs old and the tinny sound is constant. it only started within the last 6 months, I just figured it's time to replace it. And I have directTV
968707
For what it's worth, I just got the 605 model and there is no buzzing on mine. I think, like most issues with items, it effects a small minority. But of course when you spend $1,000+ if there is an issue you tend to be very vocal about it, which I understand.
458947
I have the PN50B650 and no buzz. I have owned the set for about 6 months and have not had any problems. I would try an exchange before giving up on the Sammy. I really like mine.
1050890
I have a 5687SAX and it still has the halo problem. The halo problem is also known as the hot spot problem (as CNET likes to call it) or the blue smudge effect (I think that is what Samsung techs refer to it as).
2130048
I've had to return two of these sets back to Amazon but not for the buzzing issue. One had green sparkles all over the screen and the other arrived with only half the screen working. Both sets had a very low buzz that you can only hear if you stand right in front of it. I probably would never noticed it if I hadn't read anything on the buzzing issue. Amazon has never charged for return shipping and their customer service has been very helpful both times. They do require you to get a case number from Samsung if your tv is defective.
510210
Wish I'd seen this post before buying the Samsung 55'in. LED smart T.V., you are exactly right! We got it home and had the very bad buzzing noise,called samsung they replaced speakers, but it started doing it again, called samsung again and was told by their rep. that the 2011 smart T.V.'s are now known to have this problem! Thank Goodness I still have time to return it to the store we purchased it at.
298958
hi , i purchased it recently, i don't have humming or buzzing noise coming from a speaker. if you tell me more specific on when, how and what circumstances i'll try to help.
1269524
This widespread problem seem to be across all of Samsung HDTVs. A lot of owners past warranty replace blown capacitors on the set powerboard. There even a YouTube video showing how to do it.
462092
Grain/noise is native to plasmas, Panasonics especially it seems. I changed my tv and blu ray player setting to 24p for watching blu rays and like the improved picture. Give it a try and see how you like it.
968709
Yea I can't wait that long and I heard this TV has a horrible buzz issue so I'm sadly just going to downgrade a buy a PN50B650. It's the exact same TV except not as thin, yet still pretty thin.
2190004
hi i bought this tv and got it last wednesday and i notice when i have the picture on dynamic that the buzzing is so distracting i can harldy watch and then somewhat better on standard and then hardly noticeable on movie mode. I dont really like the picture on movie mode though.
2006420
I am thinking about buying this TV but, based on several reviews, plasma TV's experience problems like "burn ins". I would like to plug the TV in and watch it ,with the worry of "breaking it in". Perhaps plasma' are not meant for me. Any reactions?
2003692
Well, I had the same problem. The technician came to my house and replaced the capacitors. The TV still has problem but the technician asked me for $ 95 for home visit and since it doesn't seem to be capacitor problem so Samsung will not cover it. Samsung customer service is very unfriendly and won't help with this.
818349
Thank you! I had Samsung tech support come out - they put in insulating material and that reduced buzzing by oh 80%. I'm happy now.
2284703
Yeh, I bought mine 10/15/08 and had the same problem.It turned out to be a ground loop between my Receiver and my Samsung TV.I put a two-prong "cheater" on the Samsung power plug and that fixed it.Not the best way, but the hum is gone.