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The Most Solid Tv on the Market for the Money
First of all you can get the tv at best buy during sales for 2199 and then get them to match a coupon for sears for 10% off.
Secondly, there are no voice issues if you use the right kind of hdmi cable...get the brand new updated version and you won't have
any problems. Third, do yourself a favor and buy the new ps3 to play your movies on..even if you don't...
51 of 57 people found the following review helpful:
Lip synch issue with Cable TV Box
Picture is excellent (5 stars). I have a bright room with lots of sunshine. So I needed a LCD/LED TV with matted screen. This one worked for me perfectly - except for audio (0 star):
I use Time Warner Digital Cable box to get HiDef Channels. When I connect it using HDMI 1.3b cable, the audio LAGs the video by about 1/2 second. This is not the normal HDMI...
This review is from: LG 55LH90 55-Inch 1080p 240Hz LED Backlit LCD HDTV, Glossy Black/Infused Blue (Electronics)
First of all you can get the tv at best buy during sales for 2199 and then get them to match a coupon for sears for 10% off.
Secondly, there are no voice issues if you use the right kind of hdmi cable...get the brand new updated version and you won't have
any problems. Third, do yourself a favor and buy the new ps3 to play your movies on..even if you don't need a game system.
It has wireless networking, it's down to 299 and it will display all your photos and music on your tv, it's like having a 120
gig hard drive hooked up to your tv with blueray capability. I have been looking for a year for the right tv and i knew this
was it. The picture is fully backlit, instead of edgelit like the Samsung, that makes a big difference in the details. The
other thing is that the picture is absolutely stunning. The LED technology will save you money over plasmas and last longer...
approximately 7-15 years longer. It doesn't run as hot as plasmas, the electricity cost you a lot less, there's no fear of burn in,
the picture is unbelievable and there's several places to use it as a computer monitor. Pertaining to other people's comments
about the power light, it actually blends into the background when you're watching tv or a movie, it's not bothersome at all, but
in the case that it does bother you really bad, hey, just get a sharpie, lol. Some of you reading this are wondering what tv to
buy. If you do your research, consumer reports, cnet and all those, they will tell you this is one of the best in the 55" category.
The contrast ratio is 2,000,000 to 1, the automotion ms response time is 4 or less because of the 240 hz, not as fast as a plasma but how many people were complaining when there lcd's were just 120 hz...no one was. Anyway, good luck with your decision but at the end
of the day if you buy this tv, you'll be happy.
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This review is from: LG 55LH90 55-Inch 1080p 240Hz LED Backlit LCD HDTV, Glossy Black/Infused Blue (Electronics)
I bought this TV from our local BestBuy. I had been looking at the Samsung edge-lit LED/LCD line. The LG TV rep happened to be at the Fort Worth store, and he was really helpful. I've had the TV now for three four days, and I couldn't be happier.
The TV is used in a well-lit living area, making the matte screen useful. I have looked at a LOT of TVs, and if you're worried about the matte screen diminishing picture quality, don't be. It kills reflections very effectively. The picture is gorgeous, regardless of source (LG BD390 Blu-ray player and a Dish Network 722 receiver in my case). Beautiful color, black blacks. Try the THX picture mode - it looks VERY realistic. My mom had a Panasonic plasma TV, and this is a better picture.
Worth buying just for the futuristic standby/on power light; can be disabled if you're not as fond of it as I am.
The sound/lip synch issue with HDMI feeds has gotten a lot of attention. Using the TV audio, I had an initial problem with the Dish receiver till I tweaked the receiver's settings. Same with BD390 player. Now all is well with either HDMI TV audio or external audio. I do think HD audio, especially with HDMI feeds, are problematic sometimes (too often). I understand that a solution is coming in the form of some sort of forced sync between HDMI audio and video in the HDMI standard. Hope so. With external audio, an audio delay box might be useful.
I am sitting here watching the Dish HD NBC Today show feed. It's stunning. I am a biologist, and I recently watched the Blu-ray version of Planet Earth. It nearly brought me to tears, it was so gorgeous.
Buy and enjoy!
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This review is from: LG 55LH90 55-Inch 1080p 240Hz LED Backlit LCD HDTV, Glossy Black/Infused Blue (Electronics)
I purchased this TV the day after Christmas from an on-line retailer. NOT AMAZON! Google "55LH90" and you will find MUCH better prices than any here at Amazon.
I absolutely love this TV, although I think Samsung's UNB558500 is a slightly better TV in the long run (the Samsung suffers from very noticeable "spotlighting" in the corners when the scene on screen is dark).
I chose the LH90 for the higher percentage of positive expert and user reviews and for the price. I got this TV delivered, brand-new in the box for $2000.00 (tax-free and shipping free). So a "no-brainer" for the final choice in TVs.
I have read both here and other review sites about the "lip-synch issue" - I have not seen this with my unit. I have an TiVo HD connected directly to the TV via a 1.3b HDMI connection and experience NO "lip synch" issues what so ever. I also have a older Series 2 dual tuner TiVo connected to my home theater amp via component cables, which is then "upconverted" to 1080p and connected to the TV via 1.3b HDMI cable; no lip sych issues this way either.
I would venture to say that LG solved this problem through it's production cycle.
One thing I did not consider when I bought an LED HDTV (any LED tv has the following issue) is how black and white movies and TV shows look. Regardless if the movie/show is SD or HD, they have this eerie "too real" look to them. Think of what some of the old 50s and 60s black and white TV shows looked like when they were live - that is what they will look like on this TV. I watch alot of old B&W movies on Turner Classic Movies (both the SD and HD channels) and they look great but "too real" - just like live TV shows used to look. B&W movies were intentionally filmed with varying shades of blacks, grays and grainy whites (especially film noir ones) to give them contrast and depth and to illicit a certain mood. Watching them in LED HD really changes the look. It is taking me some time to adjust to this look. I previously watched these same movies on a 5 year old top-of-the-line JVC dlp HDTV and the movies looked sharper, like they were re-mastered, but not like they look in LED HD. Just something for you to consider.
Other than that, any video I am watching is astounding. As I write this review, I have a SD DVD of "March of the Penguins" playing on my blu-ray player (an LG BD390) and it is breath-taking!
For those tech-centric owners of this TV, there is a "hidden" (or "secret") menu available on this TV. It will give you access to a number of options (audio, video etc) not available on the normal, limited menu. This menu is used by retailers when the TV is in "demo mode" to make the TV look as best as possible in thier stores; it is also used by technicians during service calls, screen calibration etc. Access of and use of this menu/options DOES NOT VOID your warranty. Google it for the steps to access the menu, well worth your time. I was able to get a mch better calibrated picture using this menu than the regular menu.
If you are considering buying this TV, do so. Worth every penny you spend; unless you are paying more than about $2700, if you are paying more, then buy the Samsung UNB558500 - a slightly better TV, but beware of the "spotlighting"
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This review is from: LG 55LH90 55-Inch 1080p 240Hz LED Backlit LCD HDTV, Glossy Black/Infused Blue (Electronics)
Picture is excellent (5 stars). I have a bright room with lots of sunshine. So I needed a LCD/LED TV with matted screen. This one worked for me perfectly - except for audio (0 star):
I use Time Warner Digital Cable box to get HiDef Channels. When I connect it using HDMI 1.3b cable, the audio LAGs the video by about 1/2 second. This is not the normal HDMI "Lip Synch" issue where audio comes before video. My lip synch problem on this TV has audio coming after video. If I use component connections instead of HDMI, then no audio problem at all.
I tested the same Time Warner Cable TV box with the same HDMI cable on a Sony Bravia XBR LCD TV and there was no audio synch problem.
I have contacted LG for problem resolution. Will wait to see how good their customer support is.
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This review is from: LG 55LH90 55-Inch 1080p 240Hz LED Backlit LCD HDTV, Glossy Black/Infused Blue (Electronics)
First, I did a lot of research about the LCD and LED TV's, trying to find the best one for me. Without looking at price, it came down to 2 sets, the LG55LH90 and the Samsung UN55B8500. I chose the former because of the picture quality. Boy, am I glad I did! We're sitting here watching the Winter Olympics and it's like we're there! The Food Network even gets my stomach growling.
In addition, I want to cut down on my energy usage which helps the environment and saves me money. However, I want to do it all without sacrificing my lifestyle. LED's are supposed to use less energy than LCD's. On the LCD monitors you can feel how much heat it generates, whereas the LG puts off very little heat. With the LG55, the Dish Network, and the sound system all up and running, this whole unit is only drawing 224 watts of electricity...sweet! (I actually measured it with a "Kill-a-Watt meter)
Below are the additional items that I purchased along with their prices and the reasons I purchased them:
LGLH90-Purchased through Amazon - $1995.00 Almost bought at Best Buy, but price was higher, and even though they offered to match the price, they still would have charged sales tax.
Mediabridge Ultra Series HDMI Cable through Amazon - $9.99 Read about the Lip-sync issues and the problems people were having. There were comments about "making sure you get a high quality" cable. I also read where the "Monster Cable" was overhyped. Called Best Buy for their opinion and guess what, they said to be sure to buy the $100.00 Monster Cable...wonder why? So I based my decision on the cable's certification. It is certified at "Version 1.3 Category 2" which is the same as the "Monster Cable" at 1/10th the price. It performs perfectly, with no lip-sync problems.
Sony HTCT100 Sound Bar through Amazon - It appears all large screen monitors sound systems are realitively limited to what sound they can produce. This system sounds beautiful to me...it's like we're at the movies! What I like about LG TV, is you can turn it off(when you have the Sound Bar on). Also, if you have just the LG sound on(sound bar off), the LG has an option that makes the sound at the same level, from channel to channel, and even commercials. Great feature when someone in another room is trying to sleep. I wish the sound bar had this feature!
SquareTrade 3-year TV Warranty through Amazon - $169.99 At Best Buy they wanted $450.00 for a 4-year warranty. Read all the customer feedback on SquareTrade and it seemed to be a great deal.
Here's how I hooked it up:
HDMI Cable - From DishNetwork box to LG HDMI inlet.
Sound Bar - Opti-cable from Dishnetwork box to Soundbar
Hope you have as nice of an experience as I had!!!
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This review is from: LG 55LH90 55-Inch 1080p 240Hz LED Backlit LCD HDTV, Glossy Black/Infused Blue (Electronics)
This TV is Beautiful. It has deep colors and superior picture. The only drawback is the standby power indicator can be quite bright. But the movies shown on this TV from my Blu-ray are just phenomenal! The 240Hz make the picture sharp during fast motion. The blacks are deep and true, not grey. Why it's not included in a certain retailers 'Magnolia' section is beyond belief. Bottom line is this TV is georgeous!
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This review is from: LG 55LH90 55-Inch 1080p 240Hz LED Backlit LCD HDTV, Glossy Black/Infused Blue (Electronics)
I have been watching LED LCD TV's for some time, and was patiently waiting for a local retailer to bring this in store so I could see it. Finally, I decided to order it sight unseen. Best decision I made. The picture is unbelievable. It also has a setup that walks you through each element of the calibration. Finally, it autosenses which inputs are active so when you cycle through it lists those first. If you have been waiting for an LED TV that features local dimming, wait no more. This is the TV for you.
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I bought this TV after doing a bit of research and spending (too much) time checking out the different models in stores. It is my understanding that this model & the 47" version are discontinued, so if you are interested buy now before you have trouble finding one. I paid $2K at BB on clearance last weekend (and had to check 4+ stores to find a new one instock).
A few comments that may help other uses make a decision about this TV:
Other customer reviews on this TV have mentioned a problem with the sound sync'ing. I have not seen that at all (using a Comcast hd box). I understand there is the ability to get a USB drive from the manufacturer to fix this problem should you encounter it.
I liked this TV better than Samsung because it does NOT have a glossy screen. That must be a preference thing.... some people think there's more depth of color with a high gloss screen. I know I would HATE it because i would hate seeing lights, windows, movement in my living room, etc reflected back at me as if the TV is part mirror. If you don't already know what I am talking about you should go to a store & look at various TVs in person and decide whether you want a glossy screen. Only LG, Sony and Toshiba have no-gloss screens. All Samsungs I saw have them.
The LED-LCD technology adds a definite depth of color to this TV beyond what any other LCD has (based on my research & comparable viewing against other TVs). I really love the picture quality of this set, and I have not even explored customizing the picture settings yet. The default setting bring in a picture so clear and deep I feel like I could reach into the screen.
Sound quality is reasonable. Remote & controls are also fine. The stand swivels (somewhat). Viewing the TV from an angle is just fine imo. The TV setup was extremely easy, the screen is already connected to the stand, you just have to lift the box off & get rid of styrafoam and put it in place.
The negatives imo.... I'm not crazy about the size of the frame and the stand on this model. The TV is 38 inches tall in total, but the bottom 9 inches of that are the stand plus the bottom frame of the TV....leaving the actual screen size to be 27 inches tall (2 inches top frame). It bothers me b/c this TV is so tall it eliminates my ability to use the bridge on my entertainment center to display objects and also causes the TV to sit higher then i would want.
I would highly recommend this TV....Get one while you still can!!
Another note..Do NOT buy expensive HDMI cables or packages. BB tried to sell me a Monster cable + powerstrip + cleaner for $200 and I laughed at them. After doing research it is my understanding that there is no reason to pay to upgrade that cable; I used the free one Comcast gave me and it seems great!
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This review is from: LG 55LH90 55-Inch 1080p 240Hz LED Backlit LCD HDTV, Glossy Black/Infused Blue (Electronics)
Tried to ignore the reviews complaining about lip sync issues...some people had the problem...some didn't. So I took a chance. This tv has a gorgeous picture, but it's like watching an old Godzilla movie with dubbed audio. I simply refuse to buy a separate audio system to make it work properly. I contacted LG and was informed their "fix" is still in testing and they can't give me a date for release. I give up. Ordered Panasonic plasma today.
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This review is from: LG 55LH90 55-Inch 1080p 240Hz LED Backlit LCD HDTV, Glossy Black/Infused Blue (Electronics)
We watch quite a bit of sports, so we'd focused on 240 Hz processors, and as our room has 8 windows, we wanted something that wouldn't get washed out, so that led us to LEDs (pun intended). We looked at the 9000 series Samsung, the Toshiba and the LG. All TVs looked great. Samsung has so many 'features' that we wouldn't use that it just looked overpriced. Plus, as Samsung is 'edge-lit' LED, you can see the 'halo' on dark or black-out scenes. Left us with the Toshiba and LG. We're big fans of Toshiba TVs (we own 3, two LEDs and one DLP) and LG appliances (microwave, washer, dryer, cell phones, etc.) so it really boiled down to quality and value. Both looked great, but the LG had a slight edge in sharpness. Motion looked great with both too. However, we got the LG on sale for $1999 (over $500 cheaper than Toshiba) so that sealed the deal. No regrets! Looks great, both in HD and SD (all video run through our Onkyo TX-SR805 AV receiver). Don't really use the speakers, but they sound OK. No lip-sync problem for us (Dish Network HD over HDMI) Would highly recommend this unit!!
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