10 Best Plasma and LCD TVs for Sound
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Out of thousands of reviews for 270 products, over 1,000 people recommended Plasma and LCD TVs specifically for Sound. These 10 are the most highly recommended products we found.
Samsung LN46A550 LCD TV
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$1,220 - $1,800
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144 People Recommend
"blinding at night with the lights off but the only problem is the sound could be a little better but that issue could be addressed with a surround sound system so i would reccomend this tv to anyone.…" - val from Cut Off LA at Circuitcity.com "this product would rate 5 stars if the sound was better, even when i select "speech" from the sound menu the tv's speakers give a slightly distorted sound that detracts somewhat from the overall…" - Amazon.com User "the speakers are on the bottom of the set, so if you have it over a surface (on the stand, for example) it gets a little echoey and muffled.…" - Amazon.com User |
Samsung LN40A550 LCD TV
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$978 - $1,400
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89 People Recommend
"fantastic love it would get another one hd channels looking amazingly clear and vibrant sound is not too bad would recommend a surround sound system…" - ws from br at Circuitcity.com "the speaker output seems a little weak, but if you have it hooked up to a sound system then you're set.…" - QuentinD from Dallas, TX at Circuitcity.com "good enough for my little room.you should hook itup with a surround sound system though if u have space and can afford it.…" - Arin from Glendale, CA at Circuitcity.com |
Samsung PN58A550S Plasma TV
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$1,025 - $3,317
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78 People Recommend
"it is true though that the sound quality is poor but for any flat panel it will be.…" - Trav from East TX at Circuitcity.com "this one did not either, great picture, many adjustments to maximize picture quality and sound is great(even though i am using a surround sound system and not using it)researched a lot of products...…" - glckypuk from birmingham alabama at Circuitcity.com "the audio seems a little weak but i really didn't adjust it as we will use the bose for the sound.the detail is so vivid you find yourself immersed in the picture environment as if it were just…" - ksmith from Va. at Circuitcity.com |
Samsung LN52A550 LCD TV
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$1,557 - $2,400
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71 People Recommend
"completely changed my mind everything is amazing, other people may complain about the sound but honestly if your going to buy a 52' 1080p television then you need to buy a decent audio system to back…" - Tim from O.P. Florida at Circuitcity.com "what a deal!!!as for the sound, it's a bit thin, but that's expected with most flat screen, bottom-speaker set.…" - Sparky from Abilene, TX at Circuitcity.com "the black levels are night and day, this one is absolutely awesome, i am 100% pleased with the pic and as far as the sound, it could be better but i have a surround system so it doesn't bother me.…" - echo from los angeles at Circuitcity.com |
Samsung LN40A650A LCD TV
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$1,259 - $1,900
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52 People Recommend
"i'm not sure if it's just my television having this problem, but when i run sound from my satellite to my audio system in comparison to video from my satellite to this tv, the audio comes out just a…" - Amazon.com User "so unless you want a true flat black surrounding, it's no big deal.…" - N/A at Newegg.com "the speakers aren't as good as the speakers in my old tv, but i usually have it plugged in to my external speakers anyways.…" - Amazon.com User |
Sharp LC-42D64U 42 in. HDTV LCD Television
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$1,300 - $1,800
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47 People Recommend
"i use the speakers attached to the unit and am pleased with the results, although i also have the sound running through my home theater system, i will occationally use for movies and special…" - Dell.com User "add a 7.1 surround system, and it's better than being there!…" - Dell.com User "the sound quality is really a non-issue with me because like many of you i have it rockin' through a bad-boy surround sound system.…" - Fatcity from Bradenton, Florida at Circuitcity.com |
Samsung LN-T4671F 46 in. LCD Television
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$1,995 - $2,449
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47 People Recommend
"i have seen the reviews about the sound quality not being the greatest- it actually sounds great!…" - charlie from arlingt at Circuitcity.com "it's actually really good compared to any tv internal sound, but let's face it most people like myself that own this set have a decent surround sound system to go with it.…" - Happy from Vancouver, WA at Circuitcity.com "i add a surroundsound system, but it dosen't need it because the tv has thx surround sound that is great.…" - Dr. T.J. from Chicago at Circuitcity.com |
Sony KDL-46XBR4 46 in. LCD Television
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$1,895 - $3,300
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47 People Recommend
"great sound, from the onboard speakers.cons: a bit pricey (but you get what you pay for).the menu system does require familiarization, but once you get the hang of it, it's an easy television to…" - Jeff from North Springfield, VA at Circuitcity.com "plays hd dvds well but with regular dvd's, you may occasionally notice lines on the edges.if you buy it with other components (dvd player, receiver, speakers), they will discount it in a package deal.…" - Bestbuy.com User "excellent clarity, contrast, surround sound.versatility with hdmi inputs/outputs.the surrounding metal glass provides protection and an awesome look.it catches the eye of anyone walking by!very easy…" - Bestbuy.com User |
Panasonic Viera TH-50PX80U
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$849 - $1,400
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44 People Recommend
"the only thing that troubles me, is there is some what it sounds like is vibration when i turn the bass anything past the flat setting, and therefore i can'teven use the bass boost, which is kinda'…" - M at Circuitcity.com "i had the geek squad install the television on the wall and hook it up to the surround system that i also purchased at that time.…" - Bestbuy.com User "also, it only has two audio/video inputs, which i am using for the cable boxand the dvd player - the cable jack is being used for the antenna - but this is minor since i plan on getting an hdtv box…" - Ethan Wi from Miami,. Florida at Circuitcity.com |
Sharp LC-52D64U 52 in. HDTV LCD Television
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$1,495 - $2,300
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43 People Recommend
"i purchased bose cinemate it has two speakers one sub woofer and your're set to complement the tv and i am very happy with this setup.…" - Bestbuy.com User "bottom mounted speakers curve slightly towards the middle making the tv smile at you :)good picture quality, haven’t tested it in 1080p yet as i am still on the fence about blu-ray or hd dvd however…" - Buydig.com User "the built in speakers/amplifier are very weak, it is okay for low volume but the distortion level is very high for low frequencies at normal listening level.…" - Buydig.com User |
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