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Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV
Model: HL56A650
SKU: 8749492
UPC: 036725228023
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.1499.99
Average Customer Rating:
4.6
out of 5
(49 Reviews) 49
Rating Snapshot 49 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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94% of customers would recommend this product to a friend
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Customer Reviews for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV
Review 1 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV
The best value in a 56" TV
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Quentin2
from Boise, ID
on 01/19/2009
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Features
5.0
We bought the HL56A650 last June and have been completely satisfied. There is no better 56" HDTV available and at the current prices you can't find a better bargain.
Of course DLPs have some weaknesses but so do LCDs and plasma. We found this set gives a amazing HD display from both our HD DVD player (1080p) and using the built in tuner for free OTA broadcasts. We don't use cable or satellite but it should do well with those, too. The picture quality is amazing. Our friends who spent more for smaller flat panels are sick that they didn't look at DLPs before they bought into the standard hype.
What's great about it: Amazing HDTV for the money, get one while you still can
What's not so great: Samsung won't be making DLPs in 2009!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 2 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV
Best projection t.v.
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: mystik121
from Tracy, CA
on 01/19/2009
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Sound Quality
3.0
Features
5.0
This t.v. is great for the price and size. No problems so far. I love this t.v.
What's great about it: Great price, size, and picture quality
What's not so great: Sound is lacking, but that's what surround sound is for. Other than that nothing.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 3 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV
Excellent TV
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: mbb4608
from Richmond,Va
on 01/03/2009
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Sound Quality
3.0
Features
5.0
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!!
What's great about it: great picture, no functioning problems, good price
What's not so great: sound is not so great
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 4 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV
Great picture poor audio and longevity
Customer Rating
3.0
Posted by: wsb64
from charlotte nc
on 12/28/2008
Value for Price
3.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Sound Quality
3.0
Features
4.0
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.
What's great about it: Very good picture quality
What's not so great: 6 years old and now non repairable - short life span
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Review 5 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV
Very nice
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Steve19tcb
from Garland, Tx
on 12/28/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Sound Quality
3.0
Features
5.0
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.
So far, I have been very pleased with the set.
What's great about it: Everything
What's not so great: Can't think of anything
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 6 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV
For the money "A no Brainer"
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: awill3
from Amarillo'Tx
on 12/25/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Features
4.0
Well worth it. Who wouldn't want a big boy like this for only 999.99!!
What's great about it: Everything (Setup, price,looks)
What's not so great: ?
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 7 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV
Amazing TV
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Coachtrask
from Mason City, IA
on 12/22/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Features
5.0
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!
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 would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 8 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV
Looks Good, Sounds Bad
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: GRMark
from Grand Rapids, MI
on 12/21/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
4.0
Sound Quality
1.0
Features
5.0
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.
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 would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 9 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV
WOW
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: 7horses
from Nebraska
on 12/19/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Features
5.0
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!
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 would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 10 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV
Great Picture, Some Bowing :-(
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: Samsungfan95682
from Cameron Park, Ca.
on 12/16/2008
Value for Price
4.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Sound Quality
2.0
Features
5.0
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.
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 would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 11 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV
Perfect choice!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Mistold
from Dallas, TX
on 12/10/2008
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.
What's great about it: outstanding picture, easy to use, pleny of hook ups
What's not so great: nothing so far
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 12 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV
This was worth the wait!
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: TAandD
from Slidell, LA
on 12/10/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
4.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Features
5.0
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.
What's great about it: Awesome on sale price of $999.99!
What's not so great: warm up screen
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 13 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV
Incredible buy.
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Dwink82
from Warsaw, IL
on 12/08/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Sound Quality
4.0
Features
5.0
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.
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 would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 14 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV
SAMSUNG 56" DLP is a must have!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: CJohnson
from Bakersfield, CA
on 11/22/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Features
5.0
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!
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.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 15 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV
Great Picture
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: chris73010
from Blanchard, OK
on 11/19/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Sound Quality
2.0
Features
5.0
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
What's great about it: Picture quality is amazing
What's not so great: sound quality
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 16 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV
Excellent Picture, Best TV Ever!!
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Stifler
from Jacksonville, FL
on 11/14/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Sound Quality
2.0
Features
4.0
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!!!!
What's great about it: Excellent Picture, Great Price
What's not so great: Sound
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 17 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV
best T.V ever owned
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: sakifrog
from san diego
on 11/08/2008
Great picture right out of the box, sound is fine, may be improved with surround sound but not needed.
What's great about it: The picture is AWESOME 1080p
What's not so great: nothing
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 18 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV
Excellent Picture
Customer Rating
4.0
Posted by: knj01
from Pittsburgh, PA
on 11/06/2008
Value for Price
4.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Sound Quality
2.0
Features
4.0
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.
What's great about it: The Picture
What's not so great: The sound/speakers
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 19 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV
Awesome T.V
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: Joe01
from Mesa,AZ
on 11/05/2008
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.
What's great about it: Awesome picture, Awesome price..
What's not so great: None
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Review 20 for Samsung 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV
Great TV
Customer Rating
5.0
Posted by: RK12
from IL
on 10/20/2008
Value for Price
5.0
Picture Quality
5.0
Sound Quality
5.0
Features
5.0
I've had this TV for about 3 months now and we love it. The picture is sharp and clear, even when using an analog antenna. I haven't noticed any problems with the sound, as some others have mentioned. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone.
What's great about it: Outstanding value, super picture
What's not so great: none that I've found
I would recommend this to a friend!
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