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Making a case for LG; amazing tv.
LG does'nt get enough praise.
Just bought this TV for the sake of it being an IPS panel and for its apparent adjustability (and also 1080p). Plus this tv is so easy to calibrate; the 'picture wizard' is extremely helpful.
The amount of menu options is jaw-dropping, as is the style of the set. The LH40 model looks neat with the plastic square...
147 of 152 people found the following review helpful:
Okay, but not great
I purchased this TV from Amazon supplier Tiger Direct based on Amazon reviews in early November 2009. We have a two year old 32" Samsung HD LCD TV that we were moving to another room and the LG TV was purchased to replace to older TV. My wife and I both found the quality of the picture to be inferior to the Samsung. Moreover, the biggest problem with the LG TV was the...
This review is from: LG 32LH30 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Gloss Black (Electronics)
LG does'nt get enough praise.
Just bought this TV for the sake of it being an IPS panel and for its apparent adjustability (and also 1080p). Plus this tv is so easy to calibrate; the 'picture wizard' is extremely helpful.
The amount of menu options is jaw-dropping, as is the style of the set. The LH40 model looks neat with the plastic square along the bottom of the panel, but I like the more minimalist look of the LH30, and I do not like the 120hz or the $100 price jump of the LH40.
I made a comparison to my sony 32M4000 (which I have now given to my father) and there are some interesting differences (many are polar opposites):
-The sound is far superior on the LG.
-Black levels are very close, sony's is a bit deeper and maintains black colors better at angles.
-The whiteness of whites is slightly better on the sony, but colors and mid tones definitely have more of a 'punchy' factor on the LG.
-Color is amazing; rich and saturated; best ive seen on any LCD, period.
-Color does not wash out at all from different angles, only very dark colors and black tend to become discolored (blue or red depending on the angle).
-Of course there are far, far fewer picture options on the sony.
-My sony has a ghosting problem with dark colors, not so on the LG; motion blur and lag is also reduced too.
-OTA HD channels look decent enough, not as sharp as the sony, but the better color makes up for it imo.
What was the main factor that made me get this LG?..its S-IPS panel.
Samsung is an excellent maker of lcds, but I steered clear of them this time, as buying a tv from them is like playing the lottery. They use 3 different panels with differing levels of color and contrast quality; you are not essentially getting what you pay for:
You may get Samsung's own S-PVA panel, the best quality (if you're lucky).
An A-MVA panel from Taiwan's AUO (a notch worse than S-PVA).
Chinese company Chi Mei's S-MVA panel (worst of the three).
Panasonics IPS Alpha panels are decent, but on some panels dark colors appear far too blue from different angles.
That narrows it down to LG's S-IPS panel; its color saturation, vividness, and response time are worth the slight sacrifice in contrast and black depth (at least in my opinion).
This tv is not perfect, however; I spotted 3 dead pixels right out of the box (2 bright, 1 dark), right around the middle of the screen. They are practically invisible without being a foot from the screen and looking hard for them, however.
Viewing angles demonstrate some darkening of the picture, but its not too bothersome (swivel stand helps).
No other flaws I can think of at the moment, I recommend this tv!
My calibration settings use color adjustments from cnet.com along with some of my own tweaks, try them out!
Picture menu:
Aspect ratio: Just Size
Energy Saving: Off
Picture Mode: Expert 2
Backlight: 60
Contrast: 88
Brightness: 58
H Sharpness: 60
V Sharpness: 60
Color: 50
Tint: 0
--Expert control menu
Dynamic contrast: Off
Noise reduction: Off
Gamma: Medium
Black level: Low
Real Cinema: On [grayed out]
Color Standard: HD [grayed out]
Color Gamut: Wide
Edge Enhancer: Off
xvYCC: Auto [grayed out]
OPC: Off
Expert Pattern: Off[grayed out]
Color Filter: Off
White balance: Medium
Method: 10 point IRE
Pattern: Outer
IRE: [see below]
Luminance: 137 (100 Luminance only, 90 through 10 are preset)
Color management system
Red color: 2
Red tint: 0
Green color: -1
Green tint: -7
Blue color: 2
Blue tint: 7
Yellow color: 0
Yellow tint: 1
Cyan color: 0
Cyan tint: 0
Magenta color: 0
Magenta tint: -2
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This review is from: LG 32LH30 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Gloss Black (Electronics)
I purchased this TV from Amazon supplier Tiger Direct based on Amazon reviews in early November 2009. We have a two year old 32" Samsung HD LCD TV that we were moving to another room and the LG TV was purchased to replace to older TV. My wife and I both found the quality of the picture to be inferior to the Samsung. Moreover, the biggest problem with the LG TV was the deterioration in picture quality with viewing angle. The LG also seemed to have a slight problem keeping audio and video in sync on a few programs, somthing we had not noted in our other TVs (we have four flat panel TVs in all - only one is HD) Given the room we planned to place it in required a wide viewing angle, we returned the TV.
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This review is from: LG 32LH30 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Gloss Black (Electronics)
The LG 32LH30 32-Inch 1080p replaced a 720p 32 inch Samsung which I returned because of erratic sound quality. The LG provides a very clear picture for upscaled DVD movies and over the air digital signals. The speakers provide excellent sound for a small living room although the addition of a home theater system would substantially increase movie enjoyment. Standard definition signals also reproduce a stable clear picture. Colors are very good and the set provides sufficient tools to tweak the picture for personal preference. I have not used it for bluray as yet but HD from satellite is very good. The features of this unit described on the Amazon specifications list accurately describe its features and can be relied upon. I am not a hard core cinema/video buff but I cannot imagine that this unit will not satisfy most viewers who want a well priced midsized flat screen high definition TV. My five stars are based upon what I expect in similarly designed and priced units for a smaller room.
05/14/2010 I have just connected the LG 32LH30 to a blueray player as well as a WII with Netflex connectivity. They both work well and the LG's bluray images are as sharp and vivid as those on my 40 inch Sony Bravia. I continue to be pleased with my purchase although I must also report the failure of the remote control (just out of warranty). LG customer support referred me to a third party vendor who sold me a replacement for about $17.00. This was my first failure of a remote since they were first introduced way back when.
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This review is from: LG 32LH30 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Gloss Black (Electronics)
First, I am feeling cheated right now, since I paid over [...] for this TV around a few months back. On the other hand, there is a lot of positive things about this TV which I really appreciate.
1. The picture quality is just amazing. It really has a enriched color display and your experience with sports will probably be awesome.
2. The sound quality is not the best I can get, but it is really close to perfection and I would still rate it 5.
3. The body has a rich color and is perfect and is stylish.
4. When viewed from various angles, there is very little depreciation of real output and a few faded spots do appear. On a comparison with other models, this is very minimal. Also, you would be viewing from a good distance, which voids the issue. We also use the swivel when you hook it up for games.
5. I have it connected with DVD players and it is awesome so far. Very satisfied with picture quality.
I kind of wish I have a bigger screen though. I saw this 37" 1080p [...]which is also glossy black at a local store and is just a [...] extra.
It depends on your viewing distance and how far your sofa is from the television. With 1080p and a deep discount, I would call this a deal!!
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This review is from: LG 32LH30 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Gloss Black (Electronics)
Purchased this LG tv after reading the amazon reviews. Once I received it and hooked it up via HDMI cable to my DVR, I noticed a problem immediately. The audio & video are HORRIFICALLY out of sync. The audio is delayed by one second or more and makes it impossible to watch. I thought it might be the cable box so I called Time Warner and they swapped out my cable box for a new one. It made zero difference. Finally I called LG tech support and they didnt even ask me that many questions and said it was a known issue. They took my information and are sending a tech out to fix it. They claim that they are aware that there is a problem and there is a fix but it requires a tech to physically make a visit. After the call, I did deeper research and there are tons of internet postings about this same issue with folks all over the place extremely upset.
I then waited for 2 weeks and never heard back from LG. Called again and was told that they are getting swamped with calls on this issue and that they had no idea when I would get service. They said to call back after a month (!) if I hadnt heard back from them!! They claim that if you dont use HDMI, the problem goes away. But thats the reason I bought a 1080i TV....for the HDMI. Needless to say, please dont purchase from LG and pick another brand, at least for a while. Also, I purchased from Adorama Camera (via Amazon) and they have a no return policy for TV's which is amazing and quite a shock. So I am stuck with this TV whether I like it or not.
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This review is from: LG 32LH30 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Gloss Black (Electronics)
Buyer be warned, some of the specifications of this particular TV model have changed in just the last couple of months.
Change #1: The panel is no longer an S-IPS panel. After November 2009, all revisions now have a TFT panel. The result is that the color depth you will see is 8-bit versus the 10-bit with the S-IPS panel. LG, and most TV manufacturers, are not required to announce a change in the design or specifications of their models. To be fair, the picture quality is still very good, in my opinion, and the number of tweaks available to adjust the display settings are similar to those that you would find in a very high-end TV.
Change #2: Yes, the audio/video sync issues are in full-effect. It only occurs over HDMI...but then that's one of the main points of buying a HD-TV, no? On some HD stations, the sync issue is not that noticeable. On others, especially movie channels like TNT HD, you will find a 1-2 second audio delay. I tried to correct this issue via the service menu but did not notice any improvement.
Apparently LG has a software fix for this issue; I called and scheduled an appointment to have a technician apply the software fix. I hope this remedies the audio/video sync problem as otherwise I will have to return this TV.
Overall, it's still a good TV, and hopefully LG will release a newer batch VERY SOON with the updated software fix. Otherwise, it is something that can be remedied, and you might not notice it at all. Just be aware of what you're getting into.
Also note that OneCall says they do not offer returns for TV's over 20 inches...
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This review is from: LG 32LH30 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV, Gloss Black (Electronics)
First off, this is my first LCD TV ever and I must say it is a really great unit. I originally bought it after doing research and discovering that LG used the coveted S-IPS panels in their TV's which offered very wide viewing angles and beautiful 10-bit color. However, after getting my TV home, it seemed a little different, so I did some more research and discovered that LG switched to MVA panels in SEPT '09 without informing it's customers. The MVA panel has a narrower viewing angle than the IPS and it only has 8-bit color. As a plus though, it has MUCH deeper black levels than the IPS and a lower price. Overall, the TV is still great, but I was disappointed because I expected to get an IPS panel. The CNET review no longer applies due to the new panel, so beware and be willing to try it out for yourself. (I doubt you'll be disappointed overall).
+ Great price for 1080p
+ 50,000:1 Dynamic contrast
+ 3 HDMI hooks
+ Fairly deep blacks
+ Nice menu system w/lots of settings
+ Swivel base
| Average Sound
| Very slightly noticable motion blur (worse for dark scenes in videogames)
- 8-bit color does not blow you away
- Only 1 Component hook
- No headphone jack
- Narrow viewing angle (color and black levels begin to wash out when viewed off-center)
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Very pleased with the LG 32LH30. Fantastic picture and sound quality in a beautiful glossy black frame. Before purchasing, compared this with other entry-level 1080p sets; almost purchased the Sony S series until I saw a side-by-side comparison. In my opinion, LG makes the best 32" LCD on the market. Only complaints are the poor layout of the remote control and no analog stereo outputs, but otherwise, a great product for the money. I'm now considering the larger LH90 series for the family room. And, thanks to Amazon for the quick service and on-time delivery.
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Having recently bought a 42" LG for my family room, when I decided to outfit my bedroom, I stuck with LG and I am glad I did. Although "conventional wisdom" says you don't need 1080P on a 32" set, I am glad I paid the small extra for it on this model.
Setup was a no-brainer, the picture is phenomenal, and I think LG is a far better value than similar sets from Samsung and others. Best about the LG models is the dizzying array of picture controls, so no matter your particular pleasure, you can be sure you'll find a setting you like, or ones you can modify to suit your tastes.
Although I have home theater also installed in the bedroom, I ran the HDMI cable from the cable box direct to the TV and for everyday TV viewing the sound is fine. But I ran optical from the cable box to the receiver, so when I want to watch a movie in Dolby 5.1, it's there.
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This is the best TV you could buy. The size is just right for my small den. The picture quality is absolutely fantastic. Very easy to use and set up. This is our second LG HDTV.(Other TV is 52 inches) The customer service is beyond words. I hesitated buying a television on line but the reviews made by other buyers convinced me to go for it. I am not sorry. Needless to say, I am very happy with my purchase. Thanks Amazon for YOUR great service also.
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