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Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV

Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV

Model number: HL56A650 | SKU: 8749492

With a DNIe image processing engine and Cinema Smooth light-processing engine for rich contrast, deep color and smooth frame transitions, this DLP HDTV helps bring your favorite movies and TV shows to life. The 20W speaker system with SRS TruSurround XT delivers breathtaking cinematic audio. <class="gs_iv">Geek Squad Installation Videos© See how our highly trained Geek Squad Installers can help you get the most out of your home theater.

Average Customer Rating: 4.575 4.6 out of 5
44 of 47 (94%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.

Customer Reviews for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV

Review 1 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Excellent TV   01/03/2009
By mbb4608 from Richmond,Va
Value for Price
5
5.0 5
 
Picture Quality
5
5.0 5
 
Sound Quality
3
3.0 5
 
Features
5
5.0 5
 

What's great about it: great picture, no functioning problems, good price
What's not so great: sound is not so great

"I bought this tv as my first HDTV and I love it, it has the best picture, true it is not as clear as a plasma or LCD but for the size it is a tiny fraction of the price, a 56 plasma is 5 grand. I got this set on sale for $999.99 and then got the floor model because there were none is stock so I really paid $850.00. With HD service from comcast this tv looks awesome on any HD channel. THe sound is not so great but get surround sound and its a quick fix HIGHLY RECCOMEND!!"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 2 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV

Customer Rating
3
3.0 5
 
Great picture poor audio and longevity   12/28/2008
By wsb64 from charlotte nc
Value for Price
3
3.0 5
 
Picture Quality
5
5.0 5
 
Sound Quality
3
3.0 5
 
Features
4
4.0 5
 

What's great about it: Very good picture quality
What's not so great: 6 years old and now non repairable - short life span

"Very pleased with all aspects of unit until it breaks. After 6 years the unit is non repairable. Not a good value for such a short life span."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: No
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Review 3 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Very nice   12/28/2008
By Steve19tcb from Garland, Tx
Value for Price
5
5.0 5
 
Picture Quality
5
5.0 5
 
Sound Quality
3
3.0 5
 
Features
5
5.0 5
 

What's great about it: Everything
What's not so great: Can't think of anything

"Ole Santa brought me this one for Christmas, and. I love it. Very easy to set-up. Thhe Bush stand wasn't hard to set-up either.
So far, I have been very pleased with the set."


Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 4 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
For the money "A no Brainer"   12/25/2008
By awill3 from Amarillo'Tx
Value for Price
5
5.0 5
 
Picture Quality
5
5.0 5
 
Sound Quality
5
5.0 5
 
Features
4
4.0 5
 

What's great about it: Everything (Setup, price,looks)
What's not so great: ?

"Well worth it. Who wouldn't want a big boy like this for only 999.99!!"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 5 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Amazing TV   12/22/2008
By Coachtrask from Mason City, IA
Value for Price
5
5.0 5
 
Picture Quality
5
5.0 5
 
Sound Quality
5
5.0 5
 
Features
5
5.0 5
 

What's great about it: Our of this world price at $999.99, Picture quality is great, lots of hook-ups
What's not so great: Nothing

"I was dead set on nothing up a flat panel lcd until i walked by this tv. The picture is just as good and for the price you can get a much larger tv than lcd. I was comparable in price to an off brand 42" lcd vs. a samsung 56". To make it better it was the deal of the day so I got it cheaper yet. All the hook ups you'll need, easy set-up, picture quality is amazing, and sound is great. I even picked up the display model that was on display for for many months they said (meaning probably longer) still looks amazing so don;t be afraid of bulbs or anything. Everyone that enters my living room has been blown away, even my friends with 52" lcds. Great tv!"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 6 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV

Customer Rating
4
4.0 5
 
Looks Good, Sounds Bad   12/21/2008
By GRMark from Grand Rapids, MI
Value for Price
5
5.0 5
 
Picture Quality
4
4.0 5
 
Sound Quality
1
1.0 5
 
Features
5
5.0 5
 

What's great about it: Good price for a big screen
What's not so great: It has the audio power of a 19 inch TV

"I had a 55" Sony LCD 720p that had an engine light and a b-board go bad on it a few months before my 4 year extended warrany expired. Best Buy preferred to give me this TV instead of repairing mine. The first one they gave me lasted 5 minutes before it shut off on it's own and remained completely unresponsive. The second one has worked well so far. The switch from my Sony to this one has caused some audio shock to my ears however. This Samsung has a sleeker look to it by not having any large visible speakers like my old Sony, which had an impressive audio quality to it. So this Samsung looks good, but sounds weak. So all I had to do though was buy some audio cables and hook it up throogh by stereo."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 7 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
WOW   12/19/2008
By 7horses from Nebraska
Value for Price
5
5.0 5
 
Picture Quality
5
5.0 5
 
Sound Quality
5
5.0 5
 
Features
5
5.0 5
 

What's great about it: Very easy to set up - 5 minutes we were watching TV -
What's not so great: Not sure - Yet

"I have been looking for a TV for several years - waiting for the right price and I got it. I got a very good price on the internet - was a little hesitant buying over internet - but went very smoothly. I have had my TV 30 days, will be hooked up to HD Cable tomorrow - just in time for the bowl games - Go HUSKERS!"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 8 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV

Customer Rating
4
4.0 5
 
Great Picture, Some Bowing :-(   12/16/2008
By Samsungfan95682 from Cameron Park, Ca.
Value for Price
4
4.0 5
 
Picture Quality
5
5.0 5
 
Sound Quality
2
2.0 5
 
Features
5
5.0 5
 

What's great about it: The picture quality is outstanding from a decent source
What's not so great: If you have bowing there is no fix, except a new light engine

"I have had 3 DLP sets from Samsung, starting with a 44" the year DLP was introduced, Moved to a 50" 2 years later and am now enjoying my 56". This unit has by far the best PQ of all the sets and has significantly less rainbow effect than my previous sets. I have an all HD setup for this TV, HD DVR from Comcast and a BPD-S350 Blu-ray player from Sony. When displaying HD this unit is outstanding, When displaying stndard 4x3 on say foxnews or something, the display is just satisfactory with slight bowing of the fram at the bottom. I measured this at 5mm. Their is no pincusion adjustment in the setup so there is now fix. The factory speakers leave something to be desired, (in other words, they are garbage). However as with any HD display, a home theatre system is a must. Sound is just as important to watching as the picture quality. Don't skimp."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 9 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Perfect choice!   12/10/2008
By Mistold from Dallas, TX

What's great about it: outstanding picture, easy to use, pleny of hook ups
What's not so great: nothing so far

"I did a ton of research, I mean a TON. This tv is very slim and I was originally looking at the plasma's and lcd's because of the wall hanging ability. I have the TV in a corner and due to how its made, you wouldnt know that it wasnt a flat panel. The picture is great even in SD and amazing elsewise. Every one I talked said that DLP was the way to go as long as you have no issues with side angles. Its easier and cheaper to fix if that arrises, but with the 4 yr warranty plan that shouldnt be an issue for a while. I LOVE it and definately reccommend this tv to the price conscientious buyer."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 10 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV

Customer Rating
4
4.0 5
 
This was worth the wait!   12/10/2008
By TAandD from Slidell, LA
Value for Price
5
5.0 5
 
Picture Quality
4
4.0 5
 
Sound Quality
4
4.0 5
 
Features
5
5.0 5
 

What's great about it: Awesome on sale price of $999.99!
What's not so great: warm up screen

"My husband and I bought this TV last weekend and it has been incredible. We have our desktop, xbox 360, wii, and dvd player all connected to this and it runs great. Sometimes when switching back sources on our other LCD tv the screen gets static and you have to unplug the tv and wait 10 sec. This was an awesome buy cause it was only $999. Also, you can upgrade the tv if you hook it to the internet. This has been a wise choice for us and hope you decide what is best for you and your tastes."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 11 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Incredible buy.   12/08/2008
By Dwink82 from Warsaw, IL
Value for Price
5
5.0 5
 
Picture Quality
5
5.0 5
 
Sound Quality
4
4.0 5
 
Features
5
5.0 5
 

What's great about it: Picture quality is incredible, even at angles for a DLP, # of inputs is great, size & weight is perfect for corners, etc
What's not so great: Sound could be slightly better, but who wants a big TV without surround sound? problem solved.

"I bought this tv about 2 monthes ago & love everything about it. Picture quality is amazing in HD, SD picture is still very good considering the size of this TV. I was criticized by a lot of friends who are WOWed by the slimness of LCD's & Plasmas for wanting a DLP. After seeing this DLP compared two their much smaller, more expensive LCD flat panels & Plasmas I wouldnt trade it for any of them. The picture is just as good, only much larger & at half the cost of many flat panels out there the 14" depth of this TV suits me fine."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 12 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
SAMSUNG 56" DLP is a must have!   11/22/2008
By CJohnson from Bakersfield, CA
Value for Price
5
5.0 5
 
Picture Quality
5
5.0 5
 
Sound Quality
5
5.0 5
 
Features
5
5.0 5
 

What's great about it: Everything about this TV is simple. The picture is spectacular and its features are impressive.
What's not so great: Couldn't tell you.

"This TV is an amazing buy. Not just for the price but for its picture quality, its weight and dimensions, its input connections and finally its ease of use in menu navigations. Do some shopping around and you'll find that Samsung makes one of the best TV's there is. Sure it may not be 2 inches thick but it's still wall mountable and and only weighs about 60 lbs. You can't buy a better 56" TV in either LCD, PLASMA or DLP for this price either. It's a win win buy!"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 13 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Great Picture   11/19/2008
By chris73010 from Blanchard, OK
Value for Price
5
5.0 5
 
Picture Quality
5
5.0 5
 
Sound Quality
2
2.0 5
 
Features
5
5.0 5
 

What's great about it: Picture quality is amazing
What's not so great: sound quality

"amazing value and picture quality. this is my second hdtv and i love it. we have the space so we didn't need the flat panel and you definitely get more for your money with a dlp"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 14 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Excellent Picture, Best TV Ever!!   11/14/2008
By Stifler from Jacksonville, FL
Value for Price
5
5.0 5
 
Picture Quality
5
5.0 5
 
Sound Quality
2
2.0 5
 
Features
4
4.0 5
 

What's great about it: Excellent Picture, Great Price
What's not so great: Sound

"Ive owned this Samsung TV for about 3 months now and WOW!! The Picture quality is amazing, Blu ray looks outstanding. This TV is a steal for the price and not to mention Samsung is still delivering Fantastic new DLP technology. The only negative thing is what other reviewers have said which is the sound is horrible but if you already have a home theater setup than your good to go. I would Highly recommend this TV to anyone!!!!"

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 15 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
best T.V ever owned   11/08/2008
By sakifrog from san diego

What's great about it: The picture is AWESOME 1080p
What's not so great: nothing

"Great picture right out of the box, sound is fine, may be improved with surround sound but not needed."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 16 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV

Customer Rating
4
4.0 5
 
Excellent Picture   11/06/2008
By knj01 from Pittsburgh, PA
Value for Price
4
4.0 5
 
Picture Quality
5
5.0 5
 
Sound Quality
2
2.0 5
 
Features
4
4.0 5
 

What's great about it: The Picture
What's not so great: The sound/speakers

"This is the best picture of any TV in its class, but the internal sound is horrible. Once you have it hooked up to an external sound system is sounds great. The inputs and outputs allow me to integrate my computer, components and show slides/music from a USB flash drive."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 17 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Awesome T.V   11/05/2008
By Joe01 from Mesa,AZ

What's great about it: Awesome picture, Awesome price..
What's not so great: None

"Had this TV for about 6 months and it is awesome. The picture is crystal clear in high def, I hooked it up to Direct TV high def box and the picture is amazing. Didn't know much about DLP's compared to Plasma and LCD. Now I do, for the price of and equilvilent size plasma or LCD you cant beat it. Cant wait to buy a Blue-Ray to really make it stand out."

Would you recommend this product to a friend?: Yes
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Review 18 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV

Customer Rating
5
5.0 5
 
Great TV   10/20/2008
By RK12 from IL
Value for Price
5
5.0 5
 
Picture Quality
5
5.0 5