How is the sound quality? Are the TV's speakers sufficient or will I need to add a sound bar?
1585660
The sound quality is great. There is no need to add a sound bar. This TV is adequate for a living-room or bedroom.
1585661
I personally think they are fine. We use this as a bedroom tv so it's not for a huge room. Great tv
1585662
Does this TV have a built-in Sub Woofer? The 5300 does. (They don't list the Sub Woofer in the all encompassing chart) ALSO: does this TV run cool or does it dissipate heat as many did in the past, like my older 32" Samsung. Run your hand along the face after it's warmed up before you answer. Thanks!
920875
The sound quality in pretty good as far as I am concerned. I watch regular TV using the TV speakers, and use the surround sound for movies.
1521405
The sound system is good, better then in most TV's. Don't expect a great HiFi sound but it has a dissent system.
2275112
I think the sound is really solid for built-in tv speakers, especially with dialogue clarity turned on. I'd still recommend getting a sound bar and sub for the best results, but its not at all necessary
474190
What do you suggest to improve the sound? I just ordered the TV - don't want to raise the roof or anything but don't want the sound to not match the picture. Thanks.
138288
We just have the tv on it. I am not sure of the sound bar. Did you try the peerless website?
2113756
You really just need a tv that has speakers and an HDMI cable to connect it. I have a set of surround sound speakers that make everything sound better, but half the time they are turned off. So no, you don't NEED speakers.
553802
It is very adequate for such a thin TV. I am planning to buy a soundbar, probably will be the Sony 150. The polk 3000/6000 are also very decent, but more expensive.
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.
553801
We have this tv. The tv sound is not that great, we have our sound coming through our stereo dolby 7.1 , it sounds great! I guess buying a soundbar is another option.
92929
Not bad for the price, but there are much better options available. These will most likely be comparable to the current sound output. I would strongly recommend something with larger speakers and more power as well. A subwoofer is also nice to have. I would highly recommend an inexpensive or used hi-fi system over computer speakers for a TV. Even something like this would be better: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002HWRZ2K
2256130
I don't have a sound bar for that TV. The sound isn't an issue. It is in a room that includes my kitchen and an attached family room (about 500 square feet).I have a 75 inch Samsung in the much bigger living room and I got a samsung sound bar for that TV and it is great.
1509036
Hi This is a powered soundbar...it has all of the speakers inside. You may want to get a dedicated center channel if you already have left and right speakers. This is perfect if you currently have no speakers and want to upgrade the sound of your Tv.
855554
Yes, I am one that can't stand the very limited sound that comes from any tv. This sound bar was a nice compromise between my wife and I vs. putting a 5.1 system in the spare bedroom.
828294
The speakers are inevitably tiny. You could either get a surround sound that is optic fibre capable, or adjust your sound to "good enough". Let me give you a run down of how audio works on the tv. Treble is your high notes, bass is your low notes, and mids is more highs for this certain tv. There is an option for bass boost, you will want that. One of the things I'm glad i did(i live alone) is buy a wireless headset. Razer, or turtle beach makes a very...very nice set. They are 100$+ because its a 7.1 surround wrapped around your head. So if you watch tv alone, its worth getting. Other than that, with the adjustments i explained to you, have at it. If you need anymore assistance let me know! :)
1781747
Yes, the sound system built into this TV sounds good. Although it can't beat a good surround sound system, the stereo output on this product sounds good. The volume control allows very minute adjustments to the sound level.
1474866
Yes the sound is great... whatever your listening to movies, games, or Pandora radio. You will hear sounds that would have missed listening from your TV speakers. You will get great sound for the money. I recommend this product!