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| Plasma TV Samsung PN58A650 58" 1080p Review |
PICTURE QUALITY RATINGS: 94/100
Test Viewing Distance: 15 feet
Calibration : Samsung Plasma PN58A650
Precalibration Drawback : Black Adjust needs turning off. This feature electronically enhances black levels. Contrast improved significantly post calibration. There will be plentiful menu setting possibilities upon the Samsung plasma without having to access the service menu. As an example there‘s a complete group of white balance controls. Therefore, we could dial the PN58A650 in to almost perfectly to D6500K.
| Picture Mode: | Movie |
| Color Temp: | Warm 2 |
| Brightness: | 53 |
| Contrast: | 96 |
| Color: | 47 |
| Sharpness: | 18 |
| Tint: | G51/R49 |
| Cell Light: | 9 |
| White Balance Settings Post Calibration: | |
| Red-Offset | 24 |
| Green-Offset | 25 |
| Blue-Offset | 27 |
| Red-Gain | 39 |
| Green-Gain | 25 |
| Blue-Gain | 20 |
Note : The above mentioned calibration are for HDMI inputs. For component or composite inputs increase Color to 52, Use Warm 1 color temp setting, Contrast 100.
Contrast Ratio Measurement : The PN58A650 measured a powerful 1032 to 1 pre-calibration and 1211 to 1 post calibration – while not the very best tested this really is a good result.
720p / 1080i / 1080p High Definition Picture Quality : The Samsung PN58A650 performed excellently with HD content. Though this plasma doesn‘t render a bright picture, the HD picture images in The Fifth Element demonstrated great depth and 3-dimensionality. With X-Men 3 notice the excellent video aspect ratio sizing using this decidedly dark film. The post calibration picture is warm, inviting and had the best flesh tones I have seen. One slight negative could be that the screen does exhibit some light glare from room conditions. Notice also the Samsung plasma’s contrast setting noted above in calibrations section is 96, and that is almost at peak. The Samsung plasma includes a decidedly dark but fine picture.
Up conversion / Video Processing from 480i and 480p : The Samsung PN58A650 includes a smooth 3 : 2 pulldown transition during up conversion. There‘s little grain and image edges show crisp. Upon the flip negative side, the image appears flatter having a 480i signal and blacks get washed over to some degree.
Black Level / Contrast : The PN58A650 displayed excellent black levels, however the black bars top and bottom could possibly be seen as owning a slight haziness. Steer clear of the Black Adjust features for this TV which electronically enhances black levels towards the detriment of dark shadow detail.
Dark Shadow Detail : The Samsung did a very good job in this region, not something you want to complain about.
Color Rendition / Color Accuracy : This Samsung plasma dialed in perfectly to D6500K and produced very realistic colors. This can be a big improvement over previously tested models. The PN508650 produces a relatively dark picture however, and can be best suited in rooms which have little outside light.
Viewing Angle / Off Axis Viewing : Viewing angle Isn‘t a issue with this Samsung plasma with near perfect 170 degree viewing angle.
Motion Lag : There was no motion lag to comment on inside the PN58A650.
False Contouring / Mapping : There was the ever so slight moire’ pattern displayed from the Samsung throughout the Film Resolution Stadium Seating Test (otherwise called mapping or banding ). We Didn‘t detect this during viewing with video content.
Screen Glare : The Samsung anti glare system was mediocre in effectiveness once we detected a very good little piece of light glare from surrounding room conditions. This is definitely an area that Samsung could improve upon.
FEATURES RATING: 94/100
Exceptions : Operating Omitted Heat As the Samsung PN58A650 runs quietly, we‘d a problem with heat deployment from the highest back vents and metal. The Samsung PN58A650 runs HOT. The highest back corners are almost untouchable after by using the plasma for half-hour. In case you live inside a warm climate expect to pay out extra $$ just to chill the space this plasma is located in. if you are inside a cold climate you may adore the extra heat radiated.
Aspect Ratio Sizing Considerations : This Samsung plasma gives the user control over this important dimension of picture adjustment and produced a most authentic, natural looking sized image. The PN58A650 also did a very good job with natural algorithmic sizing from the images given by a 16 : 9 DVD. The 16 : 9 mode automatically performed a horizontal fill.
Inputs : The PN58A650 has 4 HDMI inputs, a Wise Link (USB port ), network cable RJ45 input (enables viewing Samsung’s InfoLink service, an headphone output port, and also a VGA 15 pin computer input.
Samsung PN50A650 Touch of ColorAesthetic Considerations : The PN58A650 is an attractive component piece using the Touch of Color signature subtle red tone coming with the 2. 5 wide framing bezel. The depth from the unit is simply under 4 which isnt great given by a wall mount application perspective. Overall the plasma includes a harmonious, high design appeal.
Remote Control : The 58A650 has efficient and adequate user buttons upon the handheld remote control. The massive gloss black Samsung remote has backlighting capability, lots of functionality, and also a cool dial thumb wheel feature (and this is clickable ).
Menu functionality : The 58A650 has discrete picture settings for every input – an essential feature since proper picture setting calibrations will certainly be different for different inputs. The Samsung plasma has a really complete picture setting menu, allowing for additional advanced calibration without accessing the service menu. It took lots of tinkering and was a little more difficult to navigate. One exceptional feature from the Samsung’s on screen menu is really a description / definition in the bottom from the screen exactly what each adjustment produces / performs. This‘ll be incredibly helpful to the typical user. This plasma also offers a white balance control adjustment, and color space adjustments, which we accessed to dial the colour in perfectly to D6500K. Avoid Samsungs image enhancement technology DNIe and utilize our calibrations instead for a far more natural picture with less noise.
Audio Output : We‘re underwhelmed from the 15W X 15W speakers upon the PN58A650. Samsung claims that it plasma has SRS Tru Surround technology. If it is what SRS technology sounds like then word towards the manufacturers – avoid it. The Samsung plasma under performed in this region from its 15W X 15W speakers. Sound was thin, with little definition and bass. There isn‘t any mistaking that you will be using TV speakers using the Samsung plasma.
VALUE RATING : 90 / 100
The Samsung PN58A650 is justly priced at around $3200 average from most retailers. This really is only $1000 greater than the 50 PN50A650. The 58 plasma screen is 33% larger compared to the 50 screen so the value increase is true in line with the dimensions increase. There‘s just one plasma competitor in 58 and they‘re priced just beneath the Samsung using the excellent TH-58PZ700U. Otherwise, there will be competitors inside the 60 plasma range with LG and Pioneer competing. The LG60PG60 is really a compelling choice as that companies top from the line plasma selling for around $3500.
OVERALL RATING : 93 / 100
(Picture Quality carries double weight )
Rating scale from 70 (denoting poorest quality ) to 100 (signifying the most effective quality ). A rating inside the 60s for just about any particular category of an item review indicates a significant defect which causes the merchandise to not operate properly. Picture quality is double-weighted inside the Overall Rating Score calculation.
Review Equipment Used : Sony Blu Ray BDP-S1 High Definition DVD player, Sony Playstation 3, Sony DVP-S50 DVD player (two ), JVC HM-DH40000U HD Video Cassete player, Sencore Color Pro 5000, Sencore Auto Cal Pro, Sencore signal generator.
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