Samsung LE40R87BDX Sound Settings.

iDan · 15-07-2008, 00:45

I know a few people here have got these sets, i've never been a Samsung fan but managed to get a brand new and sealed one of these through work for £377 so i'll tolerate it!

Sound quality has always been an issue on Samsung but I just wondered what exact settings everyone else uses to try and make the best of a bad situation?

Cheers.

soulboy77 · 15-07-2008, 08:58

My philosophy with the sound on the Samsung is 'keep it simple.' Trying to do anything fancy with the sound settings tends to show up it's short comings:

Mode: Standard
SRS ts xt: off
Auto volume: off

paulr2006 · 15-07-2008, 09:18

Not sure if the "R" has the sound Equaliser in the Menu like my "M" ?, if it has you can make a massive difference to the sound from the standard settings, especially if you rise the HF a little.

soulboy77 · 15-07-2008, 09:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulr2006

Not sure if the "R" has the sound Equaliser in the Menu like my "M" ?, if it has you can make a massive difference to the sound from the standard settings, especially if you rise the HF a little.

I believe the 'R' and 'M' probably have the same set-up options. You can use the Custom mode setting to save your own equaliser preferences.

It's probably a good idea to experiment to find out what works best for the room accoustics.

nobby1963 · 15-07-2008, 10:00

I gave up with my 37" M87 and got a home cinema system. It was not an expensive one ( around £200 ) but makes a massive difference to my HD viewing experience.

Nigel Goodwin · 15-07-2008, 10:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by nobby1963

I gave up with my 37" M87 and got a home cinema system. It was not an expensive one ( around £200 ) but makes a massive difference to my HD viewing experience.

I'm not sure on these models, but a lot of Samsung sets have really poor quality sound, with the speakers pointing downwards, and being 3/4 blanked off by a deflecting plate to send the sound forwards through a small hole.

soulboy77 · 15-07-2008, 10:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

I'm not sure on these models, but a lot of Samsung sets have really poor quality sound, with the speakers pointing downwards, and being 3/4 blanked off by a deflecting plate to send the sound forwards through a small hole.

Haven't seen (or heard) the latest series but this is a 'characteristic' of all the previous flat panel Samsungs.

paulr2006 · 15-07-2008, 10:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

I'm not sure on these models, but a lot of Samsung sets have really poor quality sound, with the speakers pointing downwards, and being 3/4 blanked off by a deflecting plate to send the sound forwards through a small hole.

Yes the speakers on the "R" are the same, downfiring & very small, however they can be made to sound quite resonable for normal TV viewing with some tweaking in the Custom Equaliser. Obviously for normal TV use, I would not listen to a film without my Home cinema gear which in my case cost twice as much as the TV, so I don't think you should expect to much from the TV!

KKoala · 11-09-2008, 23:17

I recently brought a 26" Samsung R87 I think it is? second hand for the kitchen dinner and the sound is awfull! Unless I set the bass on the graphic to min and all the effects off. It's makes a horrible vibrating grating noise, I dont know if its the speakers that are knackered or something vibrating inside. It still has 2 years warranty left. Would I be wasting my time logging a service call or are these sets just like that? I have a Sony in the lounge and the sound on that other than being a little tiny is fine!

15-07-2008, 00:45	#1
iDan Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,812	Samsung LE40R87BDX Sound Settings. I know a few people here have got these sets, i've never been a Samsung fan but managed to get a brand new and sealed one of these through work for £377 so i'll tolerate it! Sound quality has always been an issue on Samsung but I just wondered what exact settings everyone else uses to try and make the best of a bad situation? Cheers.

15-07-2008, 08:58	#2
soulboy77 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Herts Posts: 17,005	My philosophy with the sound on the Samsung is 'keep it simple.' Trying to do anything fancy with the sound settings tends to show up it's short comings: Mode: Standard SRS ts xt: off Auto volume: off

15-07-2008, 09:18	#3
paulr2006 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 1,098	Not sure if the "R" has the sound Equaliser in the Menu like my "M" ?, if it has you can make a massive difference to the sound from the standard settings, especially if you rise the HF a little.

15-07-2008, 09:36	#4
soulboy77 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Herts Posts: 17,005	Quote: Originally Posted by paulr2006 Not sure if the "R" has the sound Equaliser in the Menu like my "M" ?, if it has you can make a massive difference to the sound from the standard settings, especially if you rise the HF a little. I believe the 'R' and 'M' probably have the same set-up options. You can use the Custom mode setting to save your own equaliser preferences. It's probably a good idea to experiment to find out what works best for the room accoustics.

15-07-2008, 10:00	#5
nobby1963 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 270	I gave up with my 37" M87 and got a home cinema system. It was not an expensive one ( around £200 ) but makes a massive difference to my HD viewing experience.

15-07-2008, 10:20	#6
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by nobby1963 I gave up with my 37" M87 and got a home cinema system. It was not an expensive one ( around £200 ) but makes a massive difference to my HD viewing experience. I'm not sure on these models, but a lot of Samsung sets have really poor quality sound, with the speakers pointing downwards, and being 3/4 blanked off by a deflecting plate to send the sound forwards through a small hole.

15-07-2008, 10:44	#7
soulboy77 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Herts Posts: 17,005	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin I'm not sure on these models, but a lot of Samsung sets have really poor quality sound, with the speakers pointing downwards, and being 3/4 blanked off by a deflecting plate to send the sound forwards through a small hole. Haven't seen (or heard) the latest series but this is a 'characteristic' of all the previous flat panel Samsungs.

15-07-2008, 10:58	#8
paulr2006 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Nottinghamshire Posts: 1,098	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin I'm not sure on these models, but a lot of Samsung sets have really poor quality sound, with the speakers pointing downwards, and being 3/4 blanked off by a deflecting plate to send the sound forwards through a small hole. Yes the speakers on the "R" are the same, downfiring & very small, however they can be made to sound quite resonable for normal TV viewing with some tweaking in the Custom Equaliser. Obviously for normal TV use, I would not listen to a film without my Home cinema gear which in my case cost twice as much as the TV, so I don't think you should expect to much from the TV!

11-09-2008, 23:17	#9
KKoala Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 142	I recently brought a 26" Samsung R87 I think it is? second hand for the kitchen dinner and the sound is awfull! Unless I set the bass on the graphic to min and all the effects off. It's makes a horrible vibrating grating noise, I dont know if its the speakers that are knackered or something vibrating inside. It still has 2 years warranty left. Would I be wasting my time logging a service call or are these sets just like that? I have a Sony in the lounge and the sound on that other than being a little tiny is fine!

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