Official Samsung PNXXE7000 - PNXXE8000 owners thread - Page 104

Good to know. I'll be ordering that model soon and have had those same concerns. If you don't mind my asking (or if it's not against the rules) where did you get it for $800?

I wish I could but Jeff didn't have a specific explanation - he just watched it (Casino Royale scenes) with CS engaged and said that it was doing something akin to interpolation and was not film-like in appearance, definitely inferior to the appearance of the same scenes with 3:2 pulldown. He was not surprised by this failing because the Pannys are worse. He said that only the Pio Kuros (displaying at 24hz with no multiplying) of the non-front projectors get it right.

Well, when you pay more, you want it to look better.

Although the 7000 & 8000 are extremely close in picture quality the clear image panel which is on the 8000 only does make a difference. Its hard to describe but you notice it if watching a program with a logo at the bottom of the screen. It almost seems like the logo is floating in the air in front of the picture as opposed to being on the panel. I have the 64e8000 & I also happen to own the 55 inch vt50 & I feel the 8000 has a slightly better picture, Clearer & sharper. As far as the blacks they basically blend in with the bezel on the 8000, the 7000, and the vt50 so if you need a meter to tell you which has the deepest black whats the difference at that point.

At best buy they had it for $999 and they are giving a $200 bb gift card with it.

What i like most about the e7000 ,is u get the best of both worlds, the rich deep colors of a plasma and the clarity and sharpness of an led

Thank for your calibration report. I've included it in the flat panel (Post #2) list that's linked at the bottom of my post.

Did UMR work on your audio?

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The black level issue is a distinct one. That was not the problem. As for the rest, you are obviously quite happy with CS. Super. As I am not judder sensitive, 60hz works fine for me. This is not my primary 2D set - the Kuro is - so I have no subjective desire for the CS to work perfectly or not. Perhaps it does work on other Sammys and mine is screwy. Or maybe the Panny BDP-500 is flawed. I don't know. If an ISF/THX certified engineer tells me it isn't worth activating, I believe him. His experience and instruments tell him that sets that display 24 fps in multipliers typically do it incorrectly. He believed the set was flawed, not the Panny BDP. You want the CS at 96 to be perfect - I understand. You are pretty new to the forum and aren't familiar with UMR. Relax a bit and you'll fine the AVS experience more enjoyable.
Edited by Trackman - 12/15/12 at 6:07pm

Yes, he did. NHT 3.1 system (Infinity sub) and Pio VSX-01 AVR. The mains are Absolute Towers - he really liked them! There aren't many choices for a slender true 3 way sealed tower.

You seem to be new here so I don't know you. I do know something about CNET and Jeff (UMR). I'll go with Jeff's judgment where display functions are concerned. Don't expect anyone to prove anything.

Thanks. It will help other owners if you added something about the audio results to your original post. Enjoy.

I have been trying my 64e8000 for a bit here and it does have a bad buzz but it is really directional as already stated. If I point the tv down really at all I hear the buzz. I have moved it up around 6 inches as well to make it more quiet. Also seems like a slightly greenish strip on a grey slide which seems to be maybe 8 inches wide or so. Anyone have this before and if do did it lessen with more hours? Otherwise this tv looks pretty good. It looks nice compared to Panasonic. I don't see that the blacks are any less either really.

Thanks. . .

When do the new Samsung models usually go on sale in the US? They reveal them in January at the CES show, correct? Are they usually available soon after that, or do they wait a few months? I ask because I may just return this e8000 and wait for the f(?)7000/8000 in January/February.

PLEASE HELP:

3D Crosstalk:

It good then starts, its in some movies not others! Can someone give a 3D newbie some settings/advice for how to improve this please>>

I do know not all source material is good so what I am looking for is settings, or maybe a process like when to sync the glasses...what happens if you pause the movie!
Plus playing Black Ops in 3d..Crosstalk was so horrible I got killed a lot

He did measure and explain. I am simply incapable of repeating it correctly. Present your question to Jeff at his website - maybe he will answer. Homecinemaguru.com

I would love to, only the mains were just a month old and the center only 10 days, so I have no subjective basis for comparison. And, unlike past calibrations, Jeff did not print out sound graphs (it was late when we finished). I will say that I listened to/watched Prometheus last night and it was fantastic in the audio department.

I've had a 64e7000 for almost a month now. Picture is great but, the buzzing is killing me. Had same problem with D series from last year before buying VT30. Decided to give Samsung another shot because of Panny IR problems. This would be the fourth time I've returned a Samsung plasma(third for excessive buzzing) .Any owners have a 64e7000 with no excessive buzzing? This is gonna be mostly gaming tv and I've had problems with VT30 IR/ burn in so, that's why I keep looking at Samsungs. Both TVs have their pros and cons but, the IR and loud buzzing is making me think LED for gaming but there isn't much quality available for less than $5000. Do I dare try to buy a LED es8000 ? (lots of issues with those as well).

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If it means anything, I used to think the buzzing was simply a HF noise that only some could hear (like myself) and others couldn't. I have a 59D7000, and I have loud buzzing. Then I visited my sister and her husband after they got their 64D7000, and they have no buzzing. So I guess it does exist.

Too bad I'm sticking with my set, for better or worse. It pisses me the **** off, but there's nothing I can really do. If I replace the panel, I'll feel like all of my breaking in efforts and calibrating will have gone to waste after 15 months of ownership.

I have a friend that has an 60es8000. I went over a few months ago with my PC to test the input lag. I tested Marvel vs Capcom 3 (PS3), Starcraft 2, and BF 3 (PC). Picture is amazing for games, however if you are an ultra competitive gamer I would suggest trying to find a Sammy Plasma that works for you. I can definitely feel the lag. However, it is better than last years models.

I'm about to go for the 51pne7000 and I honestly don't care how many times it takes for me to return. I cannot game on LED/LCD with their current input lag.

You just missed a great opportunity to get your questions answered and have Jeff (UMR) calibrate your display. He is just finishing his December tour in California.

You don't want me calibrating your display. I have no better skill or knowledge of calibration than 99% of owners.

You could use the "edit" command and put that into your original post. Very few calibrators also do audio calibration so it helps those that go to the owner reports thread to know something about those who do.

Will do.

How it looks is all that matters. Visual observation by a certified, experienced calibrator is the most solid evidence. It didn't look right to him so he chose 60 hz instead Makes sense to me. The Kuro does a true 24 fps which I do have engaged per Jeff's calibration. He saw a difference between the two sets in that regard.

Sorry, who's Jeff? The CNET guy?

Is he still in California?

The Samsung does true 24p as well with no pulldown.