When listening through the TV's built in speakers how is the sound quality, poor, OK or good?
920874
The sound quality is 'thin'. But the picture is so good that it is worth it to hook a sound system up to it. And that doesn't have to be so expensive and will make it a great combo!
920875
The sound quality in pretty good as far as I am concerned. I watch regular TV using the TV speakers, and use the surround sound for movies.
920876
I would say OK. We added a sound bar which provides much better sound, especially when watching movies.
920877
We had to add external speakers to the set to make dialogue acceptable, and am still having some issues with sound quality whe we stream Amazon or Netflix. The picture however is great and worth the effort
920878
Poor to OK range. Voice articulation is best with the "surround" mode turned off. The picture is excellent when set to the Custom Picture Mode and associated controls adjusted to satisfy your taste. Warm2 yields the most accurate color with the advaced controls set to their defaults.
1085391
The sound sound on the tv itself is definitely lacking in the audio department. I see why you ordered one, with that being said I have no idea if it will work or not, hell I didn't even know they had one.
964366
Perhaps, I just don't expect much from any TV set in terms of sound quality, and maybe that is why in my opinion LN40B500 is perfectly adequate in that regard. When I watch DVDs or listen to music I do fire up my amp.As for watching news, etc. TV's sound is loud enough, perfectly clear... The darn thing even has a programmed-in EQ. What else one might want? It's a TV, not Hi-Fi system.
1981285
Sounds good for people who don't care for amazing sound like a surround sound system. I use head phones connected to a surround sound processor for surround sound for headphones. I do use the TV speakers for the rest of the family and they like it.
550199
Nope for me too! See John's answer--the sound bars are good if a bit on the pricey side....for possibly more kicks at a bunch less dough grab one of Logitech's powered 2.1 systems...you'll get an e-z way to connect them to your TV [mini earphone jack], 2 satelite speakers and a nice little subwoofer. These are usually on the bright boomy side but I find them nice for contemtorary music. I did mention prices, right? I paid under 40 bux for my last set of logitech's...I'm not sure about these soundbars other than they were very costly at one time. So, do the math and spend well--Happy & Merry
2064587
yes, not super loud, but a lot better than the wimpy speakers in current HD tvs such as my Sanyo DP32.
236024
Yes, the TV sound is normal for anyone else watching. Having said this, I still think the Sony is far better.
579247
Since I don't use the TV speakers since I use a Bose surround system. I never could get the TV speakers to sound quite right. I do use Vivid picture mode and adjust.
485338
The built-in speakers are "tinny" . . . No bass . . . I like music, so I have Bose speakers, one on each side of the screen. Sorry!
71828
Hi. The sound is ok but at higher volumes dialogue tends to sound garbled. I have some hearing loss myself and I prefer to use headphones when I'm using the unit. If you're viewing with a friend a pair of headphones can be used by getting a cheap splitter available at any electronics store. It may even have come with one - I don't remember. Cannot beat the picture quality and sturdiness though.
92929
Not bad for the price, but there are much better options available. These will most likely be comparable to the current sound output. I would strongly recommend something with larger speakers and more power as well. A subwoofer is also nice to have. I would highly recommend an inexpensive or used hi-fi system over computer speakers for a TV. Even something like this would be better: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002HWRZ2K
1781746
"Is the sound good?"? Yeah, the sound is good. Normally, if there is something cheap or odd about a product I'll pick up on it pretty quick. I like the way this TV sounds.
885723
Absoultely! I tried using only the built-in speakers in the television itself, but they weren't loud enough to hear and sounded distorted at high volume levels. I purchased oCosmo's sound bar and connected it to the television. The sound is much better and volume is more than adequate.
1472998
The surround sound is good, I use it playing Battlefield 4 and I can tell where everything is coming from. *disclaimer * I am no audiophile :-)
1111026
They work pretty good but depending on the TV you have the speakers on the TV are probably better.
423833
I've had the TV for about 6 months. It is a bedroom TV so doesn't get a lot of use. So far I have encountered no issues but I do not like the sound quality.
2171955
I am only listening to tv. I don't notice volume or quality loss. but I am not looking for high volume or high quality. just listening to tv in bed. cheap speakers.