Minor buzzing sound Is anyone bothered by the buzzing sound coming out of your plasma? It's not too terribly audible, but if you mute your TV, you can faintly hear it... I've read some buzzing is typical for plasmas, but how bad is considered bad? Thanks. Minor buzzing sound Is anyone bothered by the buzzing sound coming out of your plasma? It's not too terribly audible, but if you mute your TV, you can faintly hear it... I've read some... » Read More Minor buzzing sound Is anyone bothered by the buzzing sound coming out of your plasma? It's not too terribly audible, but if you mute your TV, you can faintly hear it... I've read some buzzing is typical for plasmas, but how bad is considered bad? Thanks. « Show Less
818348
I haven't heard a peep out of mine been going strong for 4 weeks.. hope you get it straightrn out. best tv on the market for ~2K
818349
Thank you! I had Samsung tech support come out - they put in insulating material and that reduced buzzing by oh 80%. I'm happy now.
818350
I received my replacement about a week ago. I turned on the TV, and there it is again - the buzzing sound exists. That's two TVs, and both are the same. I do admit that the picture quality and everything else is very good. I'll probably return this, and go with another model.
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?
818352
Can you tell me what you told them that they came and did this? Did it do anything for the popping/cracking sound also?Thanks!
818353
I just described the problem... Unfortunately, once they touched the TV, it started having random "dead" pixel issues, so I returned it to Amazon and purchased at a local retailer...
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.
65011
I've never heard any buzzing or "electrical noise". There's normal fan noise on the higher settings. It's virtually inaudible on the lower two settings.
95292
Mine hums a little, but to hear it you have to be really close to the unit and have the sound volume low. Basically, it is transformer hum and because the transformers are toroidal, it does not find its way into the actual audio output, so I don't worry about it at all.
1297259
I'm having the same problem with static apparently generated by my plasma TV -- the lighter/whiter the picture, the worse the static. Is there a solution other than getting another model headphone? If so, which one? Randy
828338
I have two connected from my PC to speakers. There was no buzzing, however during installation I noticed the sound would dip out (in volume) if I bent the cable in a certain way. Best not to expect a long life time out of these if you're moving them around too much.
1650077
I just got delivery on my PN50B860 and no buzzing. My guess is that given all the negative publicity that it is fixed. No problems and the flat panel is awesome! Try contacting Samsung technical service to confirm as they should be able to inform you if the issue has been resolved.According to a Samsung customer, (http://reviews.us.samsung.com/7463/PN50B860Y2FXZA/pn50b860-50-1080p-plasma-hdtv-reviews/reviews.htm) the buzz issue cured and there is a tech repair sheet out from Samsung to fix it so the newer TV's should be fine.
134202
I'm having the same problem with static apparently generated by my plasma TV -- the lighter/whiter the picture, the worse the static. Is there a solution other than getting another model headphone? If so, which one?Randy
1418190
I have no idea but at $9.00 it is worth the risk right? My problem was with a ground loop. Idk if you have the same issue with a microphone though. I had three different sources plugged into my TV and if I unplugged my cable box HDMI the buzzing would go away but I didn't want to unplug it every time I wanted to switch sources...
827630
i"ve been planning on getting this one but was just waiting for another coupon. As far as my research goes, there is nothing wrong with this TV. The buzzing sound some people report doesn't seem to be a major issue or at least it's a fixable one. I think what's going on is Amazon screwed up something and enough people complained so they pulled it until they can get to the bottom of the matter. I tried contacting Amazon to ask if there was a chance it might be available before the coupon expires today, and all I got was the same vague "Item under review" reply. The way I see it, they should extend the coupon for this one till the TV is available again since it's because of their screw-up that we can't buy it. i"ve been planning on getting this one but was just waiting for another coupon. As far as my research goes, there is nothing wrong with this TV. The buzzing sound some people report doesn't seem to be a major issue or at least it's a fixable one. I think what's going on is Amazon screwed up something and enough people complained so they pulled it until they can get to the bottom of the matter. I tried contacting Amazon to ask if there was a chance it might be available before the coupon expires today, and all I got was the same vague "Item under review" reply. The... » Read More i"ve been planning on getting this one but was just waiting for another coupon. As far as my research goes, there is nothing wrong with this TV. The buzzing sound some people report doesn't seem to be a major issue or at least it's a fixable one. I think what's going on is Amazon screwed up something and enough people complained so they pulled it until they can get to the bottom of the matter. I tried contacting Amazon to ask if there was a chance it might be available before the coupon expires today, and all I got was the same vague "Item under review" reply. The way I see it, they should extend the coupon for this one till the TV is available again since it's because of their screw-up that we can't buy it. « Show Less
2156899
I too get a low level interference noise from my PC. Ive tried different cables and mixers, some are better than others, but I cannot make it disappear completely because all of my cables ten to "run together" around my desk. That said shielding the signal wires from stray RF is your only option, OR turn them up really LOUD. Just kidding.
1211521
We have it in our family room and personally, I can't hear it at all. When I concentrate on hearing it, it has a slight hum. The other people that describe it as "loud", either have a defective unit or the fan in their unit just runs a bit louder. Unless you place it in your bedroom, I'd be surprised if you hear it at all.
968710
It's not just this model that is affected by buzzing, it's the entire "B" series which the other TV you listed is as well. Not everyone has the buzz and its more often reported online than those that don't. I just received mine earlier this afternoon and no buzz so far aside from the normal plasma buzz.
2253534
Its not loud at all - I have it in my living room where my TV is as well and it barely makes more than a bit of a very light hum when it's running (I use the auto setting so it kicks on periodically when it needs to and usually in a low mode although once in a while higher). I can barely just hear it when there is nothing on like a tv or radio and sometimes miss it all together if I am focused on what I am doing. Can't hear it at all with the TV on.
462092
Grain/noise is native to plasmas, Panasonics especially it seems. I changed my tv and blu ray player setting to 24p for watching blu rays and like the improved picture. Give it a try and see how you like it.
1051383
Yes. I was disappointed about the buzzing sound, but it's only audible when I go near the TV. I don't hear it when I'm sitting on my couch. The user manual itself says that there will be a slight buzz from the TV and that it'll get worse when the altitude increases.
1313937
It does buzz ever so slightly. It actually sounds like power transistors oscillating (like high frequency switching). Anyway, it makes it dependent on the load. The cleaner the item being switched, the less noise. I had a lamp w/ a bad bulb, and it made more more noise than when I switched to a different bulb. Honestly, I really don't notice it unless I'm really looking. It's a great switch.
2006420
I am thinking about buying this TV but, based on several reviews, plasma TV's experience problems like "burn ins". I would like to plug the TV in and watch it ,with the worry of "breaking it in". Perhaps plasma' are not meant for me. Any reactions?