This tv states it only has a 20watt speaker system.. How is the sound on this thing?
1603652
The sound is just OK. It has plenty of high notes but lacks low - is ok for viewing news but not movies. I have it hookup up to a surround system and it sounds incredible.
1603653
As i have it connected to a Yamaha RX-V673, I can't comment on the quality of the native sound.
1603654
The sound is not bad. You can live with it but i would recommend a sound bar .
1603655
I sit about 7 feet away. I have to turn volume up to around 70. I am definitely going to upgrade to a external speaker set up. Still doing research. I think it will be the Vizio s5451 soundbar system that is suppose to give you full surround because of the rear speakers, or just get one of the Sharps soundbars. What I hear if you want the best in surround than a receiver with a wired option is the way to go, more so if you are in a big room. For now with the volume up high it is adequate but can be better.
1603656
It's fine in our large, two-story room. It's not surround sound! We do plan to install a sound bar. (It's not 'bad' so we haven't exactly rushed out to get one.)
1603657
The sound is not great. The speakers are in the back and sound a bit muffled. You can raise the volume loud enough but some programs sound hollow. I would recommend getting a soundbar. The tv is great!!!
1098310
The sound is pretty good. I first used the built-in speakers and they put out decent sound. I ended up getting a sound bar and have it tied in via HDMI. I can't say it's theater quality, but I didn't spend a lot for my sound bar either. All-in-all I enjoy it and the sound from the PS3 games can shake the house a little. Hope that helps.
2040
I own it and it is mostly fine. After a move a few years ago, a yellow line runs down the middle that is only really noticeable on blue backgrounds. It runs hot and is an energy hog (200w) compared to current LCD tvs. Also the contrast and resolution is not as sharp as current tvs even at 720p. The remote only works if you point it at the lower right corner of the TV, where the sensor is. 40" tvs are $300 new (with better specs), so I hope you get a good deal.
132094
The sound quality is not bad for a TV. It certainly does not sound like a home theater system -- if that is the quality you are looking for, then you should get a separate home theater system. The TV itself is pretty good.
1722375
It sounds fine to me. We had a little problem getting it hooked up right so it would operate with the channel changer for the tv but we finally got that figured out. You can change the bass etc. through the settings on your t.v.
599863
This is a very nice TV! We use it in a bedroom. The sound is more than adequate...We very seldom have it above 25% and it is good and clear.
1307055
Well, I have a bit of a hedged answer for that, and it depends on what you consider to be an average TV.For most TVs I have owned, the built-in TV speakers were slightly clearer than the foxLv2, but the foxLv2 seems to have a higher maximum volume than those built-in TV speakers.Comparing to my Sony Bravia XBR 32" (admittedly not that new), I would say the built-in speakers are a little warmer than the foxLv2, but both the built-in speakers and foxLv2 produce a lot of rattle with certain types of sounds. I am currently bypassing the TV's speakers and running into external speakers to address this problem on my TV. Well, I have a bit of a hedged answer for that, and it depends on what you consider to be an average TV.For most TVs I have owned, the built-in TV speakers were slightly clearer than the foxLv2, but the foxLv2 seems to have a higher maximum volume than those built-in TV speakers.Comparing to my Sony Bravia XBR 32" (admittedly not that new), I would say the built-in speakers are a little warmer than the foxLv2, but both the built-in speakers and foxLv2 produce a lot of rattle with certain types of sounds. I am currently bypassing the TV's speakers and running... » Read More Well, I have a bit of a hedged answer for that, and it depends on what you consider to be an average TV.For most TVs I have owned, the built-in TV speakers were slightly clearer than the foxLv2, but the foxLv2 seems to have a higher maximum volume than those built-in TV speakers.Comparing to my Sony Bravia XBR 32" (admittedly not that new), I would say the built-in speakers are a little warmer than the foxLv2, but both the built-in speakers and foxLv2 produce a lot of rattle with certain types of sounds. I am currently bypassing the TV's speakers and running into external speakers to address this problem on my TV. « Show Less
1436717
Well I think it plays at max 52 watts per channel.So for it to sound good through your speakers at least30.
119279
It's not loud at all. The subwoofer is worthless, my 6-inch, full-range speakers blow this box away in both SPL and low-end response. It sounds like it's about 5 watts. After about 65dB, the audio begins to distort beyond pleasantries. It's like a semi-decent personal radio, for a very small room, without much low-end at all. Nearly worthless. I will say it does sound better than the built-in speakers in my cheap 32-inch television, but not by much, just a smidgen better. Just barely better, but not at all louder.
1645373
The sound quality is average. It is surprising loud though. With most LED TV's I notice I can't hear them on their loudest volume. I would invest in surround sound if you are going to use this TV in your living room as your main entertainment source. If it's for a bedroom, the sound is fine.
964366
Perhaps, I just don't expect much from any TV set in terms of sound quality, and maybe that is why in my opinion LN40B500 is perfectly adequate in that regard. When I watch DVDs or listen to music I do fire up my amp.As for watching news, etc. TV's sound is loud enough, perfectly clear... The darn thing even has a programmed-in EQ. What else one might want? It's a TV, not Hi-Fi system.
2135960
The sound of this panasonic in my opinion is not much better than the stock tv speaker, I returned it. Spend a little more $ and buy the Energy Take home 5 classic speaker system. You will need a receiver to plug it into, but for the $ the sound is amazing. Hope this helped.
1666229
Depends on the size of the room. The tv's sound is adequate for the room I have it in, but if you are using it in a large room, and don't want a full stereo system, get the LG NB2530A sound bar as an addition. It has a 100 watts, (2) subwoofers, bluetooth and sounds pretty good. Amazon has it for $169 right now.
291692
If the TV speakers are turned up you hear and echo chamber. Not good. I just us the sound bar, which I like except for the small remote which is not easy to operate. When you turn on the soundbar it comes on at full volume.
1007331
This TV was reported to have a weak sound system. You should read the reviews. I purchased it for the picture and hooked it up to a surround sound system. End of issue for me.
1636649
Baig, thanks for the thought on the speakers. I'm using a brand new Onkyo 7.1ch home theater set rated 130W per channel. On top of that, I've swapped in my old Polk Audio speakers for the fronts, which are rated 150W each. So power is not the issue!
429554
As long as you don't crank it up past like 25 the sound quality is pretty good! I own this tv and I love it! For the money you won't find a better 32 inch! If you push it too loud the bass will distort, but trust me with the cinema sound turned on in the setup menu, you won't have any reason to turn it up past like 20.