Samsung PN50A550
Samsung PN50A550
While Pioneer and Panasonic plasma TVs do have slightly deeper blacks, the Samsung PN50A550 has a sharpness and clarity to the picture quality that is above and beyond its mid-range price point, making it an excellent choice for beginning home theater enthusiasts who want quality but don’t want to take out a second mortgage to get it. Retailing for right around $1,450, the colors on the Samsung PN50A550 are extremely accurate, and the video processing is better than most other plasma TVs in its class.
Shadow detail is also very good. The Samsung PN50A550 has a reflective screen, which is true of most plasma TVs, but some reviewers are reporting that the glare on this particular screen is worse than most, which could pose a problem in home theater rooms with lots of windows. The Samsung PN50A550 is available in a 50-inch or 58-inch screen size.