The Samsung PN50B550 has very complete calibration options for this price range with white balance controls.
The Tv calibrated well with a low error rate after adjusting white balance. Tint necessary unusual adjustments to dial the set in perfectly to D6500. Follow the following picture settings to calibrate:
This signal test will show you how the Tv will perform with your digital cable or satellite signal and also regular ole non blue ray DVDs. Up conversion processing was slightly fuzzy with a slight grain apparent from a 480i source signal. The Samsung PN50B550 will replace with any deficiency in definition with accentuated color info. That said,
color rendition is still pleasing and realistic. 1 slight drawback would be watching dark content inside a brightly lit room. The Samsung B550 presents a extremely true, properly calibrated but darker image and this combination darker content and brighter room light may possibly cause some eyestrain. Solve the trouble temporarily by turning the contrast up to 100%.
In a darker, controlled light room environment this Television will absolutely stun you with its high quality image. It calibrates incredibly properly, colors are healthily saturated and black levels/contrast make it shine with HD written content. It was awesome with all HD content tested. Not to mention there isn't any motion lag and perfect viewing angles with plasma TVs so no issues there to even mention.
Black registered a very extraordinary .06 average luminance in our contrast ratio test. It's extraordinary and inky and you notice it with nearly all written content. The Pioneer KURO blacks were world renowned, but this really is close. Post calibration ANSI checkerboard contrast measured one of the better recent results at a heroic 1383:1.
Though blacks are intense, dark shadow detail was not impaired by oversaturation – an exceptional result with all content.
Flesh tones are natural and err about the saturated side as does all color information. Colors are vibrant and lively
Through viewing several dark gray scenes there was no mapping or false contouring present – an impressive result for an occasional plasma trouble.
The P. Size button around the remote controls aspect ratio alternatives. The B550 did a fine job of algorithmically managing the picture size by means of alternatives, 16:9, Wide Fit, 4:3, Screen fit.
A slight drawback to the B550 may possibly be its somewhat 2008 looks. The bezel is too wide for my taste at 2.5 inches about the sides and bottom and oddly out of balance 2.25" on top. Other drawbacks are a great bit of glare from both the broad frame and the overlay screen. This screen even though is part of the reason behind those superb blacks so give it a pass. A couple of positives are the slight 3" depth with the Television rendering it excellent for wall mounting. And if you select to place it on a table instead, you'll be pleased with the sideways swivel table best stand.
The remote is very nice, back lit with easy to use large buttons. The B550 series remote thankfully doesn't have the cumbersome scroll wheel as some other Samsung models.
Audio output was amazing from the 10W X 10W speakers. There was plenty of volume to fill a huge room at the 50% level. Use the Clear Voice element if you can , for added voice definition. We're big fans of this whilst the SRS TruSurround doesnt seem to accomplish much.
P. Mode button controls preset picture modes movie, standard, vivid. We calibrated the Tv from the movie setting. Clear Voice is often a favorite feature with the B550 series as is the swivel table top stand. Each and every input has discrete picture settings which is always a plus, but keep in mind to use our calibration settings for every input you intend to use.
The Tv received the energy star rating. The power consumption rating is 440 watts.
At around $1200 this is a hot Television for the price. Compare it with nearly anything as well as the picture good quality vs. cost is practically unbeatable. The LG 50PS60 may play inside the same high quality camp at a similar price but I do not think there exists a Panasonic that may get close. Whilst not a fan from the aesthetics, the image and functions are fantastic. White balance controls are also an attractive element for a Tv of this price category.
