How come no one is talking about buzzing sound this plasma tv makes? I bought samsung PN50B450 about a week ago and I am mostly satisfied with it. However, It does make that electric buzzing sound (very similar to the ones that a refrigerator makes) that my lcd tv doesn't make. It is not too loud but it is there. First, I thought I might have gotten a defective model but apparently, every plasma tv make that sound, and since mine is 50 inches, it is louder than smaller tvs. So if you are thinking about buying a plasma then you might want to consider this as well. How come no one is talking about buzzing sound this plasma tv makes? I bought samsung PN50B450 about a week ago and I am mostly satisfied with it. However, It does make that electric buzzing sound... » Read More How come no one is talking about buzzing sound this plasma tv makes? I bought samsung PN50B450 about a week ago and I am mostly satisfied with it. However, It does make that electric buzzing sound (very similar to the ones that a refrigerator makes) that my lcd tv doesn't make. It is not too loud but it is there. First, I thought I might have gotten a defective model but apparently, every plasma tv make that sound, and since mine is 50 inches, it is louder than smaller tvs. So if you are thinking about buying a plasma then you might want to consider this as well. « Show Less
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You are incorrect R.Tharp .... all 450 (and up) model Samsung plasmas DO HAVE preventative imagine retention chips in them . There are three settings to prevent imagine retention : Pixel Shift/Scrolling/Side bar .All three settings have various settings of their own , the most common being the Pixel Shift (which can be left on auto and faster timings for continuous shifting of the pixels to prevent imagine retention) .
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I like mine so far. I only bought it for the price. I don't hear any buzz so far, but it's only been used about three or four times. I have a Samsung 46" lcd 1080p in my bedroom and I think the picture on this 50 inch holds up well against it. Someone in one of the reviews I read on this plasma tv says that there is a chip that prevents "burn in" on these newer plasmas. Well not on this one. The manual clearly states that burn in is an issue and to turn down brightness and contrast while playing video games or dvds. We'll see what happens I guess.
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about 50% of 2009 samsung plasmas buzz. check out the avsforum there is a poll there. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1144869one reason i am thinking of going panny once the price drops just a bit.
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Yes. I was disappointed about the buzzing sound, but it's only audible when I go near the TV. I don't hear it when I'm sitting on my couch. The user manual itself says that there will be a slight buzz from the TV and that it'll get worse when the altitude increases.
349196
I have a buzzing issue. Try it for two weeks and ended up sending it back. LOVE PQ of this TV though.
358692
Haven't heard them, so don't know, but the sound of ANY Samsung (or any other LCD that I know of) is terrible compared to what you can get through a quality receiver with good speakers. If a LCD/LED didn't have *any* built in speakers that would be a big buying point for me.That said, ignore the salesman -- buy the TV, if the sound is below your needs you can always get a sound system later, and there are cheaper/smaller alternatives such as powered speakers.
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Ok I am in the same boat about which plasma to get. I have gone to BestBuy numerous times and I like the Samsung PN42A450. I heard any tv in the 40s does not need 1080, as it would be a waste of money. I then saw the PN50A450 on Amazon for a great price, but it is 720. Just curious about if I get the 50, would standard tv look bad, and how about using a PS3 via DMI. Would it look bad because it is only 720 vs 1080? I know the 42inch would look nice, just concerned about the 50inch, and if I should get 42. It is for my bedroom so it will be somewhat close to me. Any comments regarding this would be helpful, thanks! Ok I am in the same boat about which plasma to get. I have gone to BestBuy numerous times and I like the Samsung PN42A450. I heard any tv in the 40s does not need 1080, as it would be a waste of money. I then saw the PN50A450 on Amazon for a great price, but it is 720. Just curious about if I get the 50, would standard tv look bad, and how about using a PS3 via DMI. Would it look bad because it is only 720 vs 1080? I know the 42inch would look nice, just concerned about the 50inch, and if I should get 42. It is for my bedroom so it will be somewhat close to me. Any comments regarding this... » Read More Ok I am in the same boat about which plasma to get. I have gone to BestBuy numerous times and I like the Samsung PN42A450. I heard any tv in the 40s does not need 1080, as it would be a waste of money. I then saw the PN50A450 on Amazon for a great price, but it is 720. Just curious about if I get the 50, would standard tv look bad, and how about using a PS3 via DMI. Would it look bad because it is only 720 vs 1080? I know the 42inch would look nice, just concerned about the 50inch, and if I should get 42. It is for my bedroom so it will be somewhat close to me. Any comments regarding this would be helpful, thanks! « Show Less
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about 50% of 2009 samsung plasmas buzz. check out the avsforum there is a poll there. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1144869 one reason i am thinking of going panny once the price drops just a bit.
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The guy will tell you it's the "normal" plasma buzz.... I've gotten used to the buzz, but I had a panasonic in it's place for a couple years and it had no buzz. My ears have finally adjusted.
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i"ve been planning on getting this one but was just waiting for another coupon. As far as my research goes, there is nothing wrong with this TV. The buzzing sound some people report doesn't seem to be a major issue or at least it's a fixable one. I think what's going on is Amazon screwed up something and enough people complained so they pulled it until they can get to the bottom of the matter. I tried contacting Amazon to ask if there was a chance it might be available before the coupon expires today, and all I got was the same vague "Item under review" reply. The way I see it, they should extend the coupon for this one till the TV is available again since it's because of their screw-up that we can't buy it.
100120
No, thanks goodness, I've not experienced it having a buzzing sound. I know the annoying sound you are talking about because I getthat buzz from a different type fluorescent fixture in my laundry room.
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Did you experience this crackling when you turned the TV on too? I have a Samsung 4671 and it crackles when I turn it on and off. I actually returned the first TV and the second TV crackles more, which makes me think it may not be the power supply. However, what did you have to do to remedy the problem?
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Yeah that seems to be the deal with the new ultra thin 40" Samsung LEDs. My friend bought one from Best Buy and the sound was so tinny that a sound strip with woofer had to be used or the TV was like a radio compared to a Sony Bravia 40". The only problem with this is you need to turn up the volumn to a mid-high level to notice any difference in the sound. Don't need to have my TV that loud and the speakers in my Sony are just fine for my living room. Why spend extra for a speaker system when you can just buy a Sony and have quality sound from the internal speakers??
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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.
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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.
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That's kind of what I had. But it wasn't a steady buzz - more like a loud 60 Hz humm. I even tried to move it as far from the TV as I could. I was thinking there was some sort of interference, and separation might help. But no. Amazon is great about returns. This is first time I had a problem with a purchase.
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You may have just swayed my decision. I want to love this TV and I won't be buying for a week or so still. I can only hope for the $1479 price tag soon.I've heard sometimes the buzzing doesn't start for a week or so. I hope we each don't have to hear it though.
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I owned the Samsung plasma PN50B450. My home was recently burglarized and the TV was hauled off. I am here shopping for a replacement. Anyway, I play a lot of Xbox (which was also taken). I speak from personal experience regarding burn in and this set. There can be some image retention with this set. This is with the TV set at "cinema" and with pixel shift on the recommended settings even. The images fade with time (a few hours of watching something else or playing another game). You will only see these ghosted images on a white screen. As I mentioned before, they are feint and fade in a few hours or so. I never experienced burn in though. I owned the Samsung plasma PN50B450. My home was recently burglarized and the TV was hauled off. I am here shopping for a replacement. Anyway, I play a lot of Xbox (which was also taken). I speak from personal experience regarding burn in and this set. There can be some image retention with this set. This is with the TV set at "cinema" and with pixel shift on the recommended settings even. The images fade with time (a few hours of watching something else or playing another game). You will only see these ghosted images on a white screen. As I mentioned before, they are feint and... » Read More I owned the Samsung plasma PN50B450. My home was recently burglarized and the TV was hauled off. I am here shopping for a replacement. Anyway, I play a lot of Xbox (which was also taken). I speak from personal experience regarding burn in and this set. There can be some image retention with this set. This is with the TV set at "cinema" and with pixel shift on the recommended settings even. The images fade with time (a few hours of watching something else or playing another game). You will only see these ghosted images on a white screen. As I mentioned before, they are feint and fade in a few hours or so. I never experienced burn in though. « Show Less
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Its really bright if you put it in the vivid preset. To tell you the truth when i watch tv i cant tell if its a plasma or an led...the only thing that gives it away is at night time when its really quiet, i can hear a faint humming coming from the tv. Other than that, i believe this is one of the best tvs on the market today!
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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.