How come no one is talking about buzzing sound this plasma tv makes?
144391
about 50% of 2009 samsung plasmas buzz. check out the avsforum there is a poll there. http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1144869 one reason i am thinking of going panny once the price drops just a bit.
818354
I find it annoying but not a deal-breaker. I use the plasma almost exclusively for movies, and most tend to drown out the buzzing sound.
409750
A light buzzing sound is normal. Also, verify that you are not overloading the transformer.
2130047
I qould contact samsung right away and inform them of teh situation...from what I have read (AVS Forums) they will send a technician out and if they determine there is a buzz they do have a solution...anyone looking for more info I would suggest going to AVS forums and reading the thread about this TV....be warned...its long....longer than whoadies vag.
1101768
i bought this crap tv and it buzzed right out of the box like red others had this issue. good luck. send it back asap. rick.
968712
You may have just swayed my decision. I want to love this TV and I won't be buying for a week or so still. I can only hope for the $1479 price tag soon.I've heard sometimes the buzzing doesn't start for a week or so. I hope we each don't have to hear it though.
100120
No, thanks goodness, I've not experienced it having a buzzing sound. I know the annoying sound you are talking about because I getthat buzz from a different type fluorescent fixture in my laundry room.
818351
I have a slight buzz from mine's as well, really noticeable when the volume is on a lower lever (anything below 15). From what I have read, this is fairly normal since a lot of energy is used to heat the plasma. Also, since I'm only about 7 feet away from my set, that might be part of the reason why I notice it. Did the samsung tech support cost a lot to come out to install the insulating material?
1487422
I have never heard any noise from my TARDIS and/or base. You may have a defective unit. I would contact the company.
1051381
I like mine so far. I only bought it for the price. I don't hear any buzz so far, but it's only been used about three or four times. I have a Samsung 46" lcd 1080p in my bedroom and I think the picture on this 50 inch holds up well against it. Someone in one of the reviews I read on this plasma tv says that there is a chip that prevents "burn in" on these newer plasmas. Well not on this one. The manual clearly states that burn in is an issue and to turn down brightness and contrast while playing video games or dvds. We'll see what happens I guess.
1073593
I have several of the units and there is not a buzz noise only a hmmmm like a fan. I think something must be lose in your unit. I can put mine on silent and I don't hear it at all...try that....if its still buzzing then something is wrong. They are great units.
1000154
Probably a connection issue with one of the components hooked to the TV (mine happened to be a Sony DVD player...) removed that and the hum went away. Gave me an excuse to get a progressive scan DVD player... hooked it up and still no noise. It took me a bit to narrow it down, since I've got so many console systems. ;)
949532
I am getting the same thing. It is a buzzing/loud humming noise. Anybody know if this is a defect or if something else can be creating this?
583226
I do not get any buzzing noise out of mine, though I run mine on medium most of the time.
1716944
There is a buzz heard when directly in front of TV at any distance. It is NOT inherent in Plasma technology but specific to this model. To me it is extremely annoying. I heard it during normal programming at normal volumes. It is a design flaw in TV that has not been addressed and it is a total deal breaker for me. Your mileage may very but I'm not listening to that high pitched whiny noise on such an expensive television set.
1700081
Well MFin, my replacement set arrived last week and, thus far, it's been absolutely perfect. The crystal clear edges and deep blacks that sold me on this set in the showrooms is now alive and well in my living room. High Def looks absolutely sick. The "buzzing sound" that many owners cite (and admittedly, was very noticeable in my 1st set) is now virtually non-existant. I'm going to chalk my first experience up to a fluke. I hope you end up with a '5084 that meets or exceeds your expectations. I recommend you give it 1 last shot....good luck!
547359
I have had my lamp for one month now, and I have not heard any buzzing noises. Hope this helped, you might want to get a return.