Toshiba REGZA 55ZV650U 55-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with ClearScan 240, Black

Toshiba REGZA 55ZV650U 55-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with ClearScan 240, Black Review

I own a number of HDTVs (1 Olevia, 4 Samsungs, 1 LG, and 2 Toshibas) and finally decided to get this one instead of a more expensive Samsung model. I waited until the price dipped under 1300 with free delivery, and couldn't be happier. The glossiness of the screen does not bother me, but I can see how some people might find it objectionable (especially if they are used to the nice matte Samsung screens). I did a lot of research online and found some erroneous information out there; for instance, some reviews indicate that this set has a swinging stand. It does not. Another thing you should be aware of is that there is an audio issue out there with this series of HDTVs, where the audio gets garbled up and echo-like when it is being fed through an HDMI cable after a couple of hours. I never use this particular setup (anytime HDMI is used I pump the audio through a sound system and not the internal speakers), but a lot of people do have this problem as seen in AVSFORUMS. AS of the writing of this review, Toshiba has released a firmware update that apparently fixed the issue, but it has not posted it online and can only be obtained if you call them to complain about this issue, in which case they send you a 2 GB flash drive with the firmware update. People who have applied the update report that the audio issue has not come back after 10 days of use. Other than this issue, this HDTV is an amazing value after being properly calibrated. Hope this review helps.

Toshiba REGZA 55ZV650U 55-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with ClearScan 240, Black Feature

• 55-inch LCD HDTV with full HD 1080p resolution and elegant Deep Lagoon design
• ClearScan 240 combines 120 frames per second with advanced backlighting system for excellent fast-motion clarity
• PixelPure 5G 14-bit digital video processor; Dolby Volume technology for consistent audio level
• Inputs: 4 HDMI, 2 component, 2 composite, 1 S-Video, 1 PC, 1 USB, 1 SD card slot, 1 optical digital audio output
• Includes removable stand; measures 53.62 x 35.47 x 15.59 inches with stand

Toshiba REGZA 55ZV650U 55-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with ClearScan 240, Black Overview

The ZV650 Series takes LCD TV to the next level of picture quality, design, and features. ClearScan 240™ raises the bar for picture clarity with fast motion video, the Deep Lagoon™ design creates a new level of design elegance, and the long list of new features and next-gen connectivity are more than you could ever expect.

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