How's the sound quality & Volume on this TV?
591185
I don't buy high quality or name brand TVs. My living room TV is a Vizio. I'm not impressed with the picture on this TV. I wouldn't buy it again. It seems blurry and almost pixelated.
591186
I have personally been very pleased with it, but bear in mind, I don't do a lot of sound functions on this. I am using it more for personal things like photography and emails, etc. I watched some videos and a Netflix movie, seemed very good quality, I was very pleased.
1098310
The sound is pretty good. I first used the built-in speakers and they put out decent sound. I ended up getting a sound bar and have it tied in via HDMI. I can't say it's theater quality, but I didn't spend a lot for my sound bar either. All-in-all I enjoy it and the sound from the PS3 games can shake the house a little. Hope that helps.
1827953
Just set mine up. I do have a home theater system, so it isn't an issue with me. But I am also not impressed with the sound from the tv. You certainly should be able to hear it over other noise, even though it could be louder.
1645373
The sound quality is average. It is surprising loud though. With most LED TV's I notice I can't hear them on their loudest volume. I would invest in surround sound if you are going to use this TV in your living room as your main entertainment source. If it's for a bedroom, the sound is fine.
2008590
I'd also like to know, since the sound on this tv is low. If anyone else knows , please reply to both of us
1479815
I have owned this tv for about 3 weeks. Picture is great, only issue is volume kicks off every so often , thought it was the high def cable box so I replaced it but get same result, I plan on exchanging tv. Has this volume problem happened to anyone else?
599863
This is a very nice TV! We use it in a bedroom. The sound is more than adequate...We very seldom have it above 25% and it is good and clear.
1476673
No, the TV has pretty good sound quality, but I do have a sound bar attached. I Like my movies to sound like they do in a theater. But I don't think you have to have one, TV sound is ok.
1905040
I purchase the Sony XBR4 40" on Jan 7, 2008 from CC in New Hampshire. It was on sale at $1999 - the lowest price I've seen after the holiday. I was concerned about the "fan noise" prior to purchase based on threads I had read. And . . this TV definitely does make a low level fan noise/hum that is only noticeable when the volume is low or during prolonged quiet in a broadcast. Also, relative to the previous post, the unit is not enclosed and has excellent ventillation all around. The noise is not related to heat, it is there when the TV is on. However -is it enough to make me return it? Not yet. I have 30 days to decide if it is a real issue. The picture on this TV is nothing short of stunning. We watched the Patriots beat Jacksonville on Sat. night and then watched football again on Sunday and other programs and the "fan noise" issue was a non-issue. If I really want to hear it, I can turn down the volume and - yup - there it is. But it falls into the category of refridgerator noise, computer fan noise, new car noise, etc. (noises I don't think about anymore.) I think there is no definitive answer because some will be driven to distraction by the noise - others will forget about it quicklly and enjoy the experience.
458583
The sound quality is pretty decent. It does not matter much to me as I have Home Theater attached to it.
867171
It's nice for the size. Good sound from such a small compact stero... Fits great under my tv on the shelf . For the price you can't beat it... Good luck!:-)
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.
1645446
Hi, The TV is excellent. Very good quality for a non "name brand". I will gladly purchase another one when this one dies.
748946
It's pretty loud but of course like any tv, they have generic paper cone speakers so you're not going to get the best sound. I don't go past 20 one the volume and that's about the quarter way of the volume bar so I'm sure it's pretty loud.
443174
Hi, I have had one of these units for a few months now, and am quite pleased with the sound quality given the size of the unit and necessarily tiny speakers. It's not super loud and a little touchy to adjust with the remote, but otherwise fine.
132093
My opinion after recently purchasing this television is that some sort of sound enhancer (i.e., external speakers, receiver) is probably necessary. I find myself turning the volume nearing to maximum in order to hear shows and movies. I've owned other Sony televisions and had a similar experience. Great television overall but sound quality is not quite there. Hope you find this helpful.
1098836
Not sure what you expect from TV speakers but this tv has pretty decent sound. Nothing bad about it but you would definitely take some external speakers over the built in ones if you want better sound. Hope this helps