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Sanus VMAA18B Articulating Wall Mount for 30 to 50 Displays Black
Sanus VMAA18B Articulating Wall Mount for 30 to 50 Displays Black
The VisionMount VMAA18 is a full-motion wall mount for large flat-panel TVs. Sanus Systems’ Virtual Axis tilting system provides effortless tilting movement with the touch of a finger. Full-motion allows tilt, swivel, pan, and extend motions up to 19.75 inches from the wall. Mount can be rotated ?6? after installation to ensure TV is perfectly level. Its extruded aluminum and solid heavy-gauge steel construction offers a sleek, high-tech look while providing strength and durability. Universal mounting pattern fits virtually any 30 to 50 inch LCD or plasma TV up to 130 lbs.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars One of the best…
Sanus is probably one of the best wall mounts that I know of–and this particular model is my favorite. The 30″ arm gives you a great deal of flexibility when positioning the TV–which is excellent if you have a living room with different seating options around the room.
5 Stars Excellent product
We installed the Sanus mount for a 50″ Samsung Plasma. Installation was a snap as was mounting the TV to the mount itself. Sanus supplies a wide range of screws for every TV that the mount is recommended for. The mount works smoothly, articulating in all directions and includes the ability to adjust how easily (or not so easily) you want the movement of the arm to be.
After mounting it was not perfectly level and plumb, but close. The mount happily includes fine adjustments for plumb and level which were very easy to use.
Recommended hole size into the studs were a bit tight, as others have noted, but using the old carpenters’ trick of lubricating the lag bolt threads with soap made the job no problem. The lag bolts themselves were definately adequate but it’s easy to see how trying to force the lags into the recommended hole size could snap any lag. I would never recomend going against the manufacturers hole size, however. Just take a bar of soap and scrape the lag across it, getting soap into the threads. The lag will go in smoothly.
Heavy duty construction and quality paint. I would definately recommend this mount.
3 Stars Check your wall stud locations before you buy
Sanus does not mention this anywhere in their product descriptions, specifications, or on the box, but this product can only be installed on walls with studs on 16″ centers, or less. Exterior walls, and some other walls, on many houses built in the last 25 to 30 years will have 2×10 studs on 24 inch centers. Sanus only mentions this deficiency in a small note on page 5 of the installation manual. I discovered this only after I bought the wall mount and unpacked all of the pieces. I ended up having to cut a hole in the wall and building a 2×4 frame to fit inside of the existing studs. This added a extra day to the install, added extra expense, and required 2 trips the home supply center.
Other than this important omission in their product, it’s an ok wall mount.
5 Stars Worth every penny!
This mount looks great above the fireplace. The tilt is so nice i have not had to articulate away from the wall for reviewing. I was looking for a mount that did not protrude too far from the wall and this lines up perfectly over the mantle. I would recommend this to a friend
5 Stars Sanus Flatscreen TV wall mount
Don’t be fooled by a product window that appears unattractive – the Sanus Wall Mount is superbly designed, easy to install, and beautifully functional. One note, however – the “easy installation” does include appropriate anchoring, the tools recommended, a little time and a little care – don’t expect it to pop out of the box and leap onto your wall – it is not like hanging a picture. If you’re not home-renovation ready but want the option of use, I’d recommend purchase and a professional installation: that said, the installer should be done with it inside of 30 minutes, and providing your wall offers the proper support, it’s something of a breeze – easier than hanging a door, for example, but in the same league. The black wall mount has a lacquer finish and the screen rotation is fully satisfying. Perfect for loft use – the design is somewhat adult, and minimal however, and may distress some in an otherwise pretty suburban home, where pastels reign. Do not purchase however if the wall you wish to mount the unit on is anything less than rock-solid secure; and there may be a problem with attaching to aluminum studs.
Prepac Black 60 Flat Panel LCD Plasma TV Console
Prepac Black 60 Flat Panel LCD Plasma TV Console
PrePac MultiMedia collection flat panel TV stand is constructed of strong highquality engineered wood that is laminated with a durable, attractive finish. This stylish TV stand offers ample storage with adjustable shelves for DVDs, VHS tapes and CDs, along with room for your electronic components.TV stand features a unique, effective cable management system that makes it easy to get at your components once the TV stand is in place. Simply slide the rear panels open or closed if any changes are needed. Five legs provide a solid base and adjust in height to compensate for uneven floors. Legs and handles in brushed metal are a complement to laminate finish. Stand is designed for flat panel TVs up to 60. Media storage side cabinets hold 462 CDs, 212 DVDs, or 120 VHS tapes.Ships ready to assemble.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Great product but a pain to put together
This TV console turned out wonderfully. The pieces seemed to be well made. I’ve had problems in the past with cheap screws, etc being put into build it yourself products. However, this product does not have that problem. All pieces are sturdy. The problem it does have though, is that the directions are very vague. It won’t say which direction a piece of wood should be placed. You have to figure it out based on review of future steps and deduction of what the thing should end up looking like. This was frustrating. Also, none of the pieces are labeled so you have to use their not so great drawings to identify which piece you should be using. I’m pretty good at building furniture and it took 3 hours to put it together. But after it was done I was very satisfied with the piece.
3 Stars Product was good, watch out for shipping.
I purchased this item with other items, including a big screen tv. The overall shipping for the order was not bad. However, when I took a closer look, the shipping on this item was $130 for a $170 item. Came out to exactly $300. When I was finally able to get through to them, they said they had mis-priced the item and had to make up for it with the shipping. In fairness, their price was better that target and some others even with the large shipping. It was my fault for not seeing how much the shipping was in the first place, even though it is kind of greyed out when you select the item. Another note, Amazon will not help you at all with this vendor. They simply gave me a number that when answered, the vendor said they do not deal with Amazon.
As far as the item itelf, I had no trouble putting it together. It seems fairly sturdy and holds quite a bit of stuff. The instructions were decent, but it would help if the parts were tagged and the picture showed which direction the painted vs the rough sides go on some parts.
All in all, I am pleased. It looks good for the price. I resented the attemp to mislead, but they did answer my e-mails and tried to explain.
5 Stars Graet Item
This is a great TV stand for those who also need the spacious cabinets to use as storage for DVD’S, or Videos or even books…It is very stylish and made from very quality components. The assembly took less than two hours. Over all, very happy to have this item.
4 Stars Great
if you have a black 50″ plasma tv then this tv stand pulls the look together quite well! plenty of storage!
4 Stars Wheels?
Contrary to others, my assembly was smooth and painless.
One of my shelves was not laminated on both sides, but who looks at the bottom of a shelf.
The only thing I didn’t care for were the feet. Yes, they’re adjustable (nice touch), but I’m going to replace them with casters. Even without the TV, the stand loaded down with DVDs doesn’t move easily.
Sharp LC46E77U 46 Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV Black
Sharp LC46E77U 46 Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV Black
The AQUOS E77U series sets a standard for large-screen flat-panel TVs. With full HD 1080p resolution and an elegant design, this series produces a breathtaking picture quality that is second to none. The E77U series utilizes Sharp’s proprietary advanced super view superlucent/TFT panel with spectral contrast engine XD, providing high contrast ratio, 4ms response time and wide viewing angles (176?H x 176?V). In addition, E77U models include 120Hz fine motion enhanced for the ultimate in fast-motion image processing. This model is HDTV with built-in ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuners and includes 5 HDMI inputs, compatible with 1080p signals, and 2 HD 1080p component video inputs. The E77U series features a sleek piano black cabinet with subtle recessed bottom-mounted speakers. The included table stand features swivel capability for viewing angle convenience, and is also easily removed for wall-mounting applications.
User Ratings and Reviews
5 Stars Bargain winner
Just purchased this gem a few days ago and its performance has been spectacular. Setup was quite easy and multiple tweaks allow you to view the picture according to your individual taste. Blu-ray movies are as clear as you could possibly want, and baseball and football games on high def cable are equally enjoyable to watch.
With this set, you don’t need to spend big bucks to obtain superior performance. It’s a bargain winner.
5 Stars Several pros, some cons.
I got this LCD to replace an Aquos 42D65U; mainly because of my old set lacked a 10-bit panel and 120Hz video processor, features that are present with this set.
I am kind of picky regarding features and while some people might think Im a bit exaggerated regarding details this review is to address anyone whom needs to know specific details to help to decide about getting this set.
PROS:
-There are a lot of options in the menu that let you fine-tune the calibration of the image. If you own a calibration DVD or Blu ray you can easily achieve a perfect image and color balance that can also be tweaked to your personal taste.
-Input lag in GAME Mode is practically inexistent; I read that some brands have severe input lag while other brands also offer some sort of GAME mode to reduce such lag, but after personal comparisons SHARP manages it better.
-120Hz processing gives you a very smooth image and not as exaggerated as displayed by other brands and also NO artifacts!
many people turn this option off because it sometimes look unnatural, and I agree. Watching a movie that looks like a soap opera its not cool and sometimes it looks just plain silly and eerie, but this set manages it without going to the extreme and looks smooth and natural…and you can just turn it off if it bothers you.
Also note this: NO artifacts!
CONS:
note: I repeat, Im picky, maybe you wont notice these CONS and if you do you may not give a lot of thought to it as they are not catastrophic faults.
-that 10-bit panel promise of smooth transition between colors is not quite true. While it certainly alliviates some instances of color transition, that step between different shades of the same color are still present, not a deal-breaker issue, maybe you even havent noticed it.
-Light Banding, If you dont know what banding is, dont look for it, dont go fishing for problems. Old Aquos set had this problem and VERY more noticeable than it is in this set; also not a deal-breaker but mildly annoying if you look for it and visible only in specific panning scenes.
-Transitions of skin tones in faces sometimes look a bit posterized, or softened. Im stubborn and picky I want to see the pores on averyone faces, be able to count the eyelashes! But if you watch TV from the recommended distance then its absolutely no problem and also it might be a matter of personal taste for some people since professionals recommend to set the sharpness of the picture at low settings. Turning down the Fine Motion and dejudder settings dont alleviate this issue, but as I said, its only somewhat visible in skin tones at close-ups, otherwise the details of objects are spot-on.
MOVIE and GAME modes are my recommended settings since I found both DYNAMICs, STANDARD, PC and USER modes more of a chore to calibrate and ultimately pointless since movie/game work perfect for me.
The picture is gorgeous, Blu Ray movies look amazing and both Xbox and PS3 also have excellent image quality and no lag. The price is really accesible compared to other brands and it might not have LAN connectivity or included content as weather widgets or cooking recipes as competing sets but you might already have several devices that offer those functions and its not a big deal.
So if you are disappointed in looking around the web or forums for those very specific details regarding this LCD I hope this helps you.
4 Stars It’s good “out of the box” but not perfect
I decided to take the plunge and get this TV after my last TV (a HDTV CRT) had its tube burst on me this summer. My requirements were pretty straightforward:
- 1080p (have to be future proof)
- 46″
- 120Hz or greater refresh rate so I don’t have to deal with blurring when I’m watching sports
I’m happy with my Sharp LC46E77U with one exception: I think I’m seeing some blurring. Not a lot of blurring by any means, but I wasn’t expecting any blur from a 120Hz TV. To be completely honest with you, I’m not sure if it’s due to the broadcasts I’m watching or the TV causing ghosting effects, but it is a little bothersome right now.
The TV is great for almost all my daily viewing needs. We’ll just have to see if the small amount of blur bothers me during football season.
4 Stars Very fine TV
Quality
I had another LCD Sharp for four years before this one. That one has survived two cross-country moves and the pixels are still perfect. My feeling is that Sharp’s panels tend to have fewer dead pixels than their competition. Also, there are many fewer complaints about the sets suddenly not turning on after two months (in stark contrast to Samsung). So I regard Sharp as a high-quality but relatively cheap LCD TV maker.
Picture
The picture quality is fine (I’m not a videophile) and HDTV really is lovely. Imagine being able to see the food served on the Food network… to say nothing of a football or golf ball. I like the 120MHz motion de-juddering, but I have it turned to low rather than high. It really is quite unnatural in the high setting – everything looks like an episode of the Teletubbies. Maybe I’ll get used to it. The “OPC” thing is annoying, but you can turn it off and/or stop the little leaves from appearing every thirty seconds. I think it has something to do with dynamic contrast, which takes the ambient light in the room into account, but I can’t be sure. Suffice it to say, the picture is pretty good.
Sound
Also fine – how loud do you want it? Actually, the bass is a little overdone, but I’ve hooked up a soundbar and everything sounds great now. Nicely enough, this set acts a bit like a receiver: all my audio signals get channelled into the TV through HDMI connections and then I use a digital audio output to send it to my soundbar. I don’t need multiple wires to connect my soundbar. I thought that was a nice feature.
Set-up
Easy. Clear manual. Good menus. Functional remote control (which also operates my other Sharp TV and looks almost identical!).
Why buy?
The styling is fine. It’s not as thin as the latest Samsungs but it’s only 40 lb (that’s considerably lighter than last year’s D85U, which this replaces) and the design works well.
It’s energy efficient. Again, only the much more expensive Samsung LED-based LCDs are better, but they don’t have even lighting across the whole screen. Oh, there’s a Philips Eco-TV, too, but I never saw that in the shops.
It’s high quality and does the job. Basically, it’s a brand name product with the latest technology at a no-name price.
Why only 4 stars?
I wanted an LED set! No, seriously, this is a great TV with plenty of inputs (9 by my count, of which 5 are HDMI) and it’s energy efficient and light enough to transport or wall-mount. It’s not the lightest or the brightest or the loudest or the fastest, nor is it the cheapest, but it’s a good compromise on all those things.
5 Stars Very pleased with our Sharp LC46E77U HDTV
We have had the LC46E77U for about a month and we are very pleased. We have the LC46E77U hooked to a Tivo HD box and digital cable. The combination is a true joy.
Setup is very easy. I really didn’t have to do much. Setting up the picture was surprisingly simply… the picture was practically perfect out of the box. We have a 26″ Samsung HDTV and setting up the the picture on that TV took a lot more tweeking. The controls were easy enough to use and I had a picture I was happy with in no time. The Tivo set up the channels for me, so no fuss with that.
I have the LC46E77U set to adjust automatically to the picture source and all HD and SD channels are clear and proportionate with side top bars where needed and the picture is never stretched, deformed or unclear.
HD channels are stunning. Very sharp, colors are just right. I have noticed that the quality of HD content can vary depending on the source. Some content seems to be shot and/or processed by better equipment. The very best HD content looks almost 3D. Series Equator and Planet Earth are so clear and vivid that I can’t take my eyes off of it… and that’s just on cable. I haven’t even tried Blu-ray yet.
Sports on the LC46E77U look fantastic. I wanted the 120Hz feature for this reason and it doesn’t disappoint. It’s baseball season (the greatest sport ever invented) and it looks wonderful. I’ve seen some car racing, Tour de France and X-games and they all made me feel like I was right there at the event. I can’t wait for football to start!
SD channels look very good. Of course we are hooked on the HD channels, but when we do need to watch something which is SD, it’s really pretty good.
Viewing angles are very good and screen glare reduction is good. I have a sliding glass door in the room which is very bright in the morning. This is the only time I see reflections and they are not that bad. My old tube TV was much worse. The LC46E77U can automatically adjust to the light in the room and this seems to work well.
Sound is OK. I didn’t expect much from a flat panel TV since the speakers have to be pretty small. There’s really nothing wrong with the speakers; they are loud enough and don’t sound tinny, but they do not have a very rich sound. I have the TV’s analog audio output going to a pretty old stereo and the sound is quite good. I’m sure it would be even better with the optical audio output hooked to a more modern sound system, but I’m happy.
Watching DVDs with a Phillips DVD player which upscales to 1080P looks as good as the HD channels from cable. I don’t have a Blu-Ray player but it’s hard to imagine that it would look much better than the upscaling DVD. I think I can wait for the Blu-Ray prices to drop some more before going that route.
I have hooked a Macbook to the LC46E77U (via an HDMI to DVI-D cable) and it is amazing. The LC46E77U uses the full 1920×1080 from the Mac. We ran slide shows of our digital photos off the Mac and we were blown away by the perfect quality of our photos displayed on the 46″ monitor. Photo viewing will never be the same at our house.
The cabinet is very attractive and well built. The gold champagne accent at the bottom of the bezel is subtle and nice. The swivel base is very handy if you want to reach around the back hook up an input.
There are plenty of input and output connectors on this TV. I can’t imagine anyone would have a need for more. Having several connectors on the side is very nice.
Overall I am very pleased and really can’t think of anything negative. For the price, quality and features, I don’t think this set can be beat.
Sharp Aquos LC42D65U 42 Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
Sharp Aquos LC42D65U 42 Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
The AQUOS D65U series in 42″ Class (42-1/64″ diagonal) sets a standard for large-screen flat-panel TVs. With Full HD 1080p resolution and an elegant design, it produces a breathtaking picture quality that is second to none. The D65U series utilizes Sharp’s proprietary advanced super view/black TFT panel with spectral contrast engine, providing high dynamic contrast ratio, 6ms response time and wide viewing angles. The LC-42D65U is HDTV with built-in ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuners and includes 5 HDMI inputs, compatible with 1080p signals, and 2 HD 1080p component video inputs. The D65U series features a sleek cabinet with subtle recessed bottom-mounted speakers.
User Ratings and Reviews
4 Stars Great LCD tv
Very happy with this purchase. Got it from Amazon for 850.00 shipped no tax, so cant complain about that! 5 hdmi inputs plus pc inputs makes this a very scaleable tv. People complain about pixels up close. Yes you will see some blocks up close (1 or 2 feet away) but from my sitting distance of 8 – 14 feet, the screen is crystal clear. HD looks amazing of course. Xbox360 in 1080 is fantastic. Speakers are garbage though, but you should expect that on any LCD or Plasma, unless you are dropping 1500.00 +. A word about LCD vs. Plasma. There are valid arguments for and against both technologies. For me it came down to 1 simple thing. Plasma generates heat, and heat and electronics dont mix!
5 Stars Fantastic TV – Great Image and Quality
We got this earlier this year, and have been very pleased with it! It has clear picture and is great to watch. We don’t really use the volume on it as we have a speaker system, the sound is ok though without it. Amazon even set it up in my living room for me with the white glove delivery. One thing to note, if you turn on the light auto adujst it may interfere with your cable remote operation. We had swapped out 3 cable boxes to realize it was a setting on the TV that was sending out a signal that made the remote not work.
5 Stars Excellent bang for your buck.
Sharp really got it right with this TV. The updated styling and the wonderful picture quality make this TV and outstanding value. More inputs than you could ever want (10) and the best auto aspect ratio adjustment I’ve ever seen.
1 Star Sharp Aquos LC42D62U panel problem
My Sharp Aquos LC42D62U encountered an LCD panel problem in only it’s 3rd year of use. I purchased the product from PC Richard. I also purchased an extended 3 year warranty from PC Richard. When I encountered the problem, I had already moved outside PC Richard’s service area so they refunded my money. Had I purchased a warranty direct from Sharp, maybe they would have covered the problem. I was not given the option of purchasing the warranty direct from Sharp by PC Richard so Sharp is not willing to accept the cost of the PC Richard warranty to correct the problem. They are only offering pro-rated cost to replace the TV. My next TV will not be a Sharp. So I guess the message here is buy the extended warranty direct if you can, and the product and service is likely to be better from Samsung, Panasonic, Sony, etc.
5 Stars Very good HDTV at a great price!
I am very satisfied with this HDTV after about three weeks of use. I relied almost exclusively on the Consumer Reports endorsement in buying this, never even saw it in a store. Bought “used” through Warehouse Deals, but received a new HDTV with the most minor damage to the shipping box – so my deal was even better than most (IMHO).
The set has so many input options (5 HDMI is ridiculous!) and the 1080p resolution is superb. Plugged in HD DVR, DVD and Wii – turned on and voila, picture came up automatically.
There are lots of customization features for input labeling and control.
Picture customization is above average for sets in this price range, and useful. I found the default setting to be dark – after two corrections, wife is happy.
Sound is much better than I expected, it can get loud if needed, but doesn’t clip or get too tweety.
Extremely satisfied.
Sharp AQUOS LC65E77UM 65 Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Gold Bezel
Sharp AQUOS LC65E77UM 65 Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Gold Bezel
The 65″ Class AQUOS LC-65E77UM sets a standard for large-screen flat-panel TVs. With Full HD 1080p resolution and an elegant design, it produces a breathtaking picture quality that is second to none. The LC-65E77UM utilizes Sharp’s proprietary advanced super view Superlucent panel with spectral contrast engine XD, providing a high contrast ratio, 4ms response time and wide viewing angles. In addition, the LC-65E77UM includes 120Hz fine motion enhanced for the ultimate in fast-motion image processing. It also features built-in ATSC/QAM/NTSC tuners and includes 4 HDMI inputs and 2 component video inputs, all compatible with Full HD 1080p signals. The LC-65E77UM features a sleek cabinet with subtle recessed bottom-mounted speakers.
User Ratings and Reviews
3 Stars Why the GOLD bezel ?????
Since this 65″ Sharp has not be released yet my review is only about one thing that I do know about this Sharp so far.
I been waiting for a while for this Sharp to get released and then the pictures and info finnaly come out, its got a GOLD bezel ????
What in the world is Sharp thinking ???
Is the gold suppose to match everything else in my hometheater set-up,,,,, like my Gold colored HD cable box and my Gold colored BluRay player and my Gold colored HD DVD player ?
When will these stupid panel makers figure out, most, if not ALL, of us consumers of us want a matt black bezel that does not reflect room lighting and we dont want shinny gloss black or chrome or gold or red accents on out flat panels !!!!
I will probaly buy the Sharp 65″ LCD when it’s released, but I will buy it “in spite” of how it looks and not “because” of how it looks.
I will also buy a can of matt finnish black spray paint from HomeDepot to paint over the gold accents.
Cheers
Davyo
3 Stars The Sharp LC65E77UM Aquos LCD TV
I have had this TV for a couple of weeks now. I waited a month from the day I ordered it to the day it finally arrived.
This TV is not heavy and it was easy putting it up on the wall mounted rack. I was pleasantly surprised.
Let me get this straight to anyone who is concerned, the gold bezel is like a faint gloss on the bottom of the TV. Hard to notice. I am not certain why they put that light color on the set, but you have to strain to notice it. When set up on in my theater room, this is not noticeable in any way. Don’t worry about it if you are dithering on purchasing this set because of the gold bezel.
The picture is stunning and excellent. It is the best picture I have ever seen on a set. It’s got some interesting features, for example the TV has a built in ambient light sensor which ramps the brightness of the picture up and down based on the light surrounding the TV. Turn it off. It dulls the picture quality in darkness. I have found no way to make it useful.
Folks, this TV has two major flaws but there is a work around for the first so bear with me. The second issue, only time will tell.
First, the TV seems like it is designed to be the hub of all of your HDMI components. The folks at Sharp assume that everyone will rush to buy a Sharp AV receiver, Sharp Blu-Ray player, etc. and have them work together with their Aquos Link. They are dreaming.
In my setup, I use a Pioneer AV receiver, a Panasonic Blu-Ray player and a DirecTV DVR, Satellite Receiver. All is HDMI and state of the art.
I wanted to pipe all of my HDMI components through the Pioneer AV Receiver and send an HDMI video signal to the Sharp TV. Works fine except the Sharp TV pops up a message “An Incompatible Audio Signal Has Been Received, etc., etc.”.
Folks, I turned off the audio of the TV (selectable from the Sharp Menu), turned off the Aquos Link and I still got the message. Turns out, the TV REQUIRES PCM audio NOT HDMI only!!!! Even if you turn off the speakers on the TV, it still pops this silly message up.
Interestingly, there are only two ways to get this message off the bloody screen. First, you can turn the volume off the Sharp TV down to zero. Voila! The message goes away. The other way is to find a way to disable a pure HDMI audio signal from your AV receiver.
Okay, I found a work around by turning the volume to zero, but you would think that Sharp would be more interested in working with different HDMI components that are not Aquos Link. Nope, they don’t. Very disappointing.
Anyway, I still like the set.
There is a second flaw that I do not know if it will fix itself or not. The bloody set “pops” loudly every few minutes or so. It’s like the plastic is settling when it heats up. It’s a strange noise but seems to be reducing over time. I don’t like this problem as I don’t have a work around. Time will tell.
Anyway, I still like the set.
Hindsight being 20/20, I think I would get a Sony or Samsung 65 inch LCD knowing what I know now. They are more expensive by 25% or so, but these two issues should not be in a high end TV.
Anyway, I still like the set.
Thank you.
3 Stars Cheapest 65in lcd on the market and it shows!!!
First my set up.I have Dish network that is not HD.It is hooked up to the TV using S-Video.I have the OTA antenna hooked to a Panasonic Digital DVD recorder.I am using HDMI from the recorder to the TV.The picture using Dish Network is not any better than my old Sony 57in CRT TV and not as good as my 27in Olevia lcd TV.Just letting you know that unless you spend the extra Dollars for the HD programming this TV will not be HD on SAT even on local HD broadcasts( I have no Idea why my Olevia has a better picture,both are using Dish Network ).
When watching the OTA broadcasts the picture is much better.But even when the broadcast is in HD The picture is still no better than my Olevia Tv.The picture is not that bad but is not that great for a $3,000+ set.The SOUND is really bad even wide open it is still really low and is not very clear.I know I will be in the market for a Home theater system.As you can see I am a little disapointed with this Tv.I am not an expert on HD TV’s but I had expected much better.When you first get this set go in to the menu and turn off the OPC it just makes the picture Dimmer and this picture needs all the help it can get.I have not noticed the popping the other reviewer mentioned.Once in the week I have had it when I turned it on and the sound was cutting in and out very fast.As for the Gold Bezel you have to look very close to even see it.If that was my biggest complaint I would be a Happy Camper.I would have Rated this TV 2 1/2 stars instead of 3 if it were possible.I do not recommend this TV as a good buy for the money.I am ashamed to let people I know how much I gave for a set with this picture quality.If any one has any suggestions on how I can improve the picture Quality short of paying extra for HD on dish network.Feel free to let me know.Thanks jakins
5 Stars Goes great with my gold trim bathroom.
Pro,
Great price, nice picture.
Con, Gold trim?,..me no likely.
