Samsung Buzz? Does anyone know if the Samsung C Series Plasma has the notorious buzzing problem that the B series had? I have a loudly buzzing B 50B650 in my living room right now and am looking to return it for something that doesn't buzz. Samsung Buzz? Does anyone know if the Samsung C Series Plasma has the notorious buzzing problem that the B series had? I have a loudly buzzing B 50B650 in my living room right now and am looking to... » Read More Samsung Buzz? Does anyone know if the Samsung C Series Plasma has the notorious buzzing problem that the B series had? I have a loudly buzzing B 50B650 in my living room right now and am looking to return it for something that doesn't buzz. « Show Less
458946
Have had the pn50c550 for two months and no buzz... Just an awesome picture
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.
458948
Yes it does. I got the c550 on Monday. Loud buzzing audible with volume at 55 from a viewing distance of 9'.
458949
i just got mines today and there is a buzz, i called samsung and some guy is gonna call me to check it out ARGH this sucks man, the picture quality is nice though
458950
I've had my PN50C550 for several weeks now and had no buzzing at all. I've been very happy with this TV.
458951
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.
458952
Is the buzz only through the TV's speakers or is it heard no matter what? I have a soundbar and will shut the TV's speakers off. Im really interested in this TV.
2132316
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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I got a Samsung technician came to my house to fix this crackling noise. He also said he never heard this kind of problems from Samsung before. He changed the power supply, but the crackling persists. He then rescheduled for a new panel. A different technician came with a new panel and replaced it with the one on the tv. Now my tv has much less crackling noise. Maybe one or two pops only, but its manageable for me.
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.
890488
Hard to say without more info. Was it it hit by a power surge? I don't know about this particular model, but I had a different Samsung model TV that this happened to and I found out the power supply went bad. I figured that out myself by taking it apart and probing around with a meter. But, I am an electrical engineer and not that intimidating to me. I found the replacement power supply board online for $150. I replaced it and no problems since. If you problem is common for your model, you'll see it everywhere on the internet if you Google it. That is what pointed me in the direction to look on my TV.
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?
949532
I am getting the same thing. It is a buzzing/loud humming noise. Anybody know if this is a defect or if something else can be creating this?
173031
Perhaps you have already made your decision? What did you choose? This something I am also mulling over. Both seem to be very good tvs and both seem to have issues (buzzing, fading black levels, etc). When a decisding between 2 good choices is difficult, perhaps both either option is a good one? Price is important and the samsung is much less expensive. Save the money for the next hi tech device you need to replace?
1962632
We've had the ld350 for a couple weeks and it does the same thing. It makes an annoying buzz when we turn the backlight down lower than 75-80. Other than that we are liking the tv and hate the thought of having to return it, but this is very irritating with the sound low at night in the bedroom. Also, afraid it may get worse.
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.
806553
This model is now discontinued as the new Samsung plasmas are going to be taking its place. Look for the new models to hit the stores in the next month or so. I dont know what the price Amazon was selling this 5084 for but I know that Circuit City has it on sale right now for $1899, so you might wanna check that out.
1649445
Mine did the same. I was warming up water in a glass bowl, the humming noise got really loud and the whole thing failed. Studies have shown 15% of all Samsung microwaves fail. The repair person (who wanted $350 to fix it) said she estimates 60% of Samsung microwaves fail after 5 years. Samsung decided to fix mine for free, but I'm very tempted to just get something else. Also, Samsung requires only Samsung parts be used in repair, so expect repairs to take longer and be more expensive. They're still working through mine, but know that fuses blew and the mag is probably bad. Sorry you may be in the same boat I am.
1101768
i bought this crap tv and it buzzed right out of the box like red others had this issue. good luck. send it back asap. rick.
222292
I get the same thing from a Vizio. You could probably get an in-line noise filter to fix that problem but the hum mine isn't loud enough to bother me so I haven't done much.
24215
We just purchased a Sony 40XBR4 less than a week ago and are extremely annoyed with the loud fan noise. We returned the first one and this one is even noiser. Did you buy a Samsung 71F or 69F? If so, are you happy with it? Any fan noise?D O'Reilly
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I bought a 50" 8UK Pannasonic tv a few years back. It had the same problem. So I exchanged it for another one. It also buzzed, but less so, so I kept it. Today, 3(?) years later, it still buzzes - especially on white or bright scenes. I'm seriously considering one of the 42" Panasonic plasmas for my bedroom, but am leaning to an LCD because I really don't want any buzzing/background noise in that smaller room.
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i have the same "buzzing" sound coming from the vent on the left rear side. not sure if its normal but im going to set up service call to confirm. *update* ive been tweaking the settings and the buzzing seems to go way down if you put the contrast on about 50%, thus throwing the picture quality off. ive decided im going to send this tv back and replace it with the samsung lcd.