LG 55LX9500 55" 1080p 400Hz 3D LED LCD HDTV
Reviews
Amazing Quality!!!, December 27, 2010
By
That Guy -
When noticed this product was advertised at Fry's for $1499, I had to call and make sure it wasn't a miss print or some kind of administrative error. To my surprise, it was advertised accurately so I picked it up the same day. This TV is AMAZING, and the detail that I can see in comparison to my 47inch LCD 120Hz is amazing. The picture setup is easy, and you'll be watching TV with clarity and detail you have never experienced before. I kept my old TV connected and did a side by side comparison watching the same movie through a Blu-ray player and the difference is very noticable, even my wife points out details that she didn't see before. The sound is spectacular, and the voice clarity system ensures that the music/background noise doesn't drown out voices.
I have not tried to use the 3D mode yet due to lack of interest in wearing glasses while watching TV, but if you look at the CNET review for this TV, it says that it has one of the best 2D pictures in TV's reviewed this year.
5.0 out of 5 stars Absoluty, Positively best TV on the market right now, 3D or 2D, March 2, 2011
By
JJSS -
OK, so I had made my decision to buy a new television and have spent the last 4 months researching televisions, HDMI, 3D, contrast ratios and just about anything else related to television specs. I decided, besides from my research, the only way I'm really going to get to make my decision is by going to the local tv dealers (Best Buy) and deciding there. I made up my mind to go with a 3D LED television, although there isnt alot of 3D options right now and everyone is raving about the Panasonic 3D plasma, I felt like the 3D LED-LCD TV's offer the best contrast ratio. By the way, contrary to popular belief, don't let anyone tell you contrast ratio isnt that important because IT IS. I narrowed my list down to 4 desirable selections: the Samsung UN55C8000, the Sony Bravia KDL55NX810, the Vizio XVT3D554SV, and the LG INFINIA 55LX9500. I went into Best Buy, and they only had three of the TVs I wanted, the LG wasn't on display. According the salesman, the LG was "too expensive to display", whatever. So I thought "ok maybe this is a sign to mark that off the list". I compared the other three, had the salesman hookup all three to a blu-ray player and then a 3D blu-ray player, and by far the Samsung blew the other two out of the water. So I decided on that one, but I was going to order through Amazon from OneCall (by the way the best place to order online, definately go with them!!!) because they had the same TV $600 cheaper than Best Buy's SALE price. I figured I can go ahead and buy some 3D glasses, 3D BLU-RAY player and a couple of movies with the money I saved. I got home, signed into Amazon and as I was about to click the "add to cart" button for the Samsung, a review off to the side of the screen on the LG 55LX9500 caught my eye. I'm thinking "Ok that's weird". I read the review, and it was like a preacher preaching the gospel to me, I became a believer (not to be a blasphemist). So I took a HUGE risk and ordered the LG tv, which by the way, Best Buy had the Samsung TV at $2699 instock and the LG TV at $3999 ship to store, and OneCall on Amazon had the Samsung TV at $2085 and the LG at $2099, YOU CANT BEAT THAT PRICE!! When the TV arrived, let me tell, you the first thing that gives you that "WOW" effect is the elegant design of the very slim bezel along the border of the TV. It is almost all screen, very sexy! I hooked it up to my PS3 since my 3D Blu-Ray player hadnt made it in yet (another positive of OneCall is fast shipping!) played Avatar, and ladies and gentlemen, I cant even express the sheer beauty of the picture quality OUT OF THE BOX!! IT WAS'T EVEN CALIBRATED YET! I know a guy that professionally calibrates and I had him over and he was even stunned by the picture. At the time I was actually looking for another 55" TV for my game room, so I ordered the Samsung for the heck of it to see, and when it showed up I hooked it up to the same playstation, all which were plugged into the same panomax power conditioner, and folks it couldn't even compare!! I sent back the Samsung and got another LG for my game room. ALl I can say is I know this is just a review and viewing preference and picture quality is completely subjective and opinionated, but I highy reccomend this TV and if your in the market for a 3D 55" LED telivision, try it out. Another yet positive about OneCall is if your not completely satisfid with the product, you can send it back within a certain amount of time. Try it, and I guarentee you won't be disappointed. Panasonic VIERA P54VT25, eat your heart out!!!
5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST LED ON THE MARKET!, March 6, 2011
By
bbsal -
I am a video enthusiest i searched around and around and have personally checked every single tv on the market for quality performance and options, this lg 55 inch beauty is by far the best led tv on the markey for picture quality and for apps games and more all built into it! Another nice feature is the magic remote it comes with included it is a remote that is like a wii remote you can point at the screen and pic what you want like a mouse on the computer it is awsome and works great!
A friend of mine just bought the samsung led 8000 series from bestbuy a couple months ago and although its a good tv its picture quality is not even in the same ballpark as this lg lx9500!
Some great features include widgets from yahoo weather finace games mlb network and much more, also youtube, netflix,vudo hd videos that you get a free hd movie rental with the tv!!!
No i dont work for lg nor am i prasing this tv just cause i own it like i said i did my homework if your going to buy a led tv and have 2000 to spend on one this is the tv to buy and i would never recommend another!
Also would like to add the local dimming feature is superb it dims the led bulbs during dark pictures for the deepest blacks i have ever seen on a lcd and very very bright whites, also this tv is 480hz! not 240hz not 120hz but 480hz!! The true motion feature does give it a soap oprea look and either you will like it or you will hate it but either way you can turn off the true motion in the menu setting wich might i add is full of great features.
Heres how i have my menu setting setup for calibration maybe it can help a few people who dont know how to do this go to menu setting then expert 1 this is my daytime setup if you like it bright
this is the settings to use for daytime.
Profile: Expert 1
Backlight 75
Contrast 90
Brightness 51
V/H Sharpness vertical 55 horizonial 60
Colour: 50
Tint: 0
Dynamic contrast: Off but medium looks about the same as off so i leave off high is way to rich!
Skin color: Off
Noise Reduction Off
Digital Noise Reduction Off
Gamma Medium
Black level Low
Real Cinema on for bluray some inputs you cant select this option!
Colour gamut Standard
Edge enhancer high
xvYCC Auto
Colour filter Off
Colour Temperature medium
Gamma 2.2
RGB
Method: 2 points
Pattern: Outer
* Red contrast: 0
* Green contrast: 0
* Blue contrast: 0
* Red brightness:0
* Green brightness:0
* Blue brightness: 0
TruMotion Off/On
LED local dimming On
Aspect ratio Just scan
5.0 out of 5 stars Great TV!, January 26, 2011
By
Value Investor -
I read several negative reviews about the TV before buying, but took a chance since the price was right. The TV has some quirks in that it gets better after using it for several days. I think many of the negative reviews are based on testing the TV right out of the box. The true colors of the TV comes out only after several days of usage.
I am very happy with my purchase!
5.0 out of 5 stars Good purchase, February 12, 2011
By
NicoleM "NicoleM" (Baltimore, MD USA) -
Saw an LG TV on display at local retailer and liked picture. Compared 2D THX certified version and standard 3D version. Later saw that this model was 3D and THX certified and the price was LESS than either of the others. Had to buy. Has a great pictures and even SD movies look wonderful with this TV and a blu ray player. 3D is cool and looks good, but even with 55 inch is not like movie theatre b/c you have the frame. But wow, love that the frame is so narrow. The glass gets glare in a room with mostly windows, but not enough to make me stop watching and in the dark, the black is so black that there is not even that "TV glow". I would definitely recommend this TV.
1.0 out of 5 stars One Problem After Another, June 27, 2011
By
IKHyland -
I have spent many hours reading the reviews of the different LED TV's, and finally purchased the LG 55LX9500. I was so excited when I received it!! The picture was AWESOME!! Within a few hours, I noticed a little black spot on the screen near the top right hand corner. It wasn't a bad pixel, but what looked like a bad backlight LED. I called LG Customer Support, and reached a call center overseas. After explaining the problem over, and over to the support rep, he finally determined that a repair technician would need to look at the TV. The repair tech. was scheduled for an 8:00 am - 12:00 pm appointment window, but never showed. I finally received a phone call at 5:30 pm, and he said that he would need to order the LED backlight panel. I was told that the parts should be here in about 1 week.
After waiting over 3 weeks, I received a call from LG Customer Service. The parts are not available, and don't see them being available anytime soon. LG then offered to replace the TV with a brand new unit. I was OK with that. After checking inventory, there were no 55LX9500's anywhere in stock. LG then offered a refurbished unit as a replacement. I was a little uneasy with this, but I agreed to take a refurbished unit. After checking inventory, there were no refurbished 55LX9500's anywhere in stock. LG then offered a 2011 comparable model replacement. I got a little excited, but then was let down when I was told that there was no model to replace this TV. LG finally said that they will give me a refund for the amount I paid for the TV, but not the 3D glasses I purchased that only work with the 2010 LG TV's. Luckily, the retailer I purchased them form said that they would take them back outside of their normal return policy for in-store credit. (Thank you OneCall, you guys are GREAT!!)
LG Customer Service told me that I should be receiving a phone call from their logistics company to pick up the TV. At this point, the screen started displaying vertical stripes on the right half of the screen. The TV was still viewable, but it was rather annoying. After waiting a week, I contacted LG Customer Service again, and was told that I should have been provided with the contact information for the logistics company on the first call I made. I then contacted the logistics company, and gave them the reference number I had received. The logistics company couldn't find any reference to me, or my reference number. I then called LG Customer Service again, and I was told that they hadn't yet entered my return request. (after a week) I was then assured that they would be entering it by the end of business that day, and should be receiving a call from the logistics company "Within a few business days". That night, the TV has stopped working completely. It is now 3 day later, and I still haven't heard from the logistics company. This is the only TV I have in my house, and it doesn't work. I have to wait for LG to receive the TV in their warehouse, and inspect it before they will issue a refund.
I can then order a new TV, and wait for it to be delivered. After this level of customer service I have received from LG, I will NOT be purchasing another LG product.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Buy for the Price, May 24, 2011
By
Kevin W. Evans (Newcastle, Delaware USA) -
Great Picture, very little setup required, the 480hz processor really pays off with picture quality and refresh rate for 3d, overall a great buy!
5.0 out of 5 stars Technophobe who is now a believer, May 11, 2011
By
D. KIM -
I am a complete technology luddite who knows nothing about technology but was so drawn by the combination of design aesthetic and advanced technology that I just had to get it. Lo and behold, when I took it out of the box and had it setup, it exceeded my all my expectations. The picture quality is amazing, the sound was so good (in the context of my 1BR new development condo)that I almost regretted buying a home theater in a box to pair it with. The design aesthetic is what really makes this TV so unique. What can I say other than it is just flat out pretty, i.e. the borderless screen, the sheer thinness of the monitor, and the sharp black color that has no problem either blending in or contrasting your background. At under $2200k, I think I got it at a great price and for a techno-dummy like me, it's great that I have a TV that is "set it and forget it" and pretty as hell to boot.
4.0 out of 5 stars It has great pros, a few cons..., April 22, 2011
By
Frankie Grisco (nunyadamnbusiness) -
Even though I bought this TV based on its features of which I am very pleased with, I am disappointed with its inability to be flush mounted to a wall, tilted downwards using standard tilting wall mounts, or be hooked up directly to a stereo surround sound system using standard RCA plugs
The color and picture quality are really outstanding. When viewing 3D content on this TV with LG's 3D viewing glasses - close up images appear to come out of the screen right into the room and the wide-view angles are truly excellent. It's also nice that the frame around screen allows for fitting it in places where other TV's with the same screen size will not fit.
On the downside... You can't really flush-mount this TV to a wall. Another peeve of mine... There's only an optical audio output and no places to plug in standard RCA plugs from the TV to a surround sound system. You should also know - the unit does not come with 3D glasses which is stupid because you can only view 3D content with LG's brand of 3D viewing glasses. But, again, the LG glasses make the images jump out of the screen.
