Editorial Review
For people looking to step up to full 1080p resolution in a 46-inch flat-panel LCD, Samsung's 2007 model LNT4661FF is a good choice. Besides offering full 1080p resolution the LNT4661F also features a 10,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for rich blacks and subltle texture display, an 8ms response time panel for smooth motion, hidden side speakers, an NTSC tuner, and 3 HDMI ports.
Compared to other Samsung Models
The primary differences between Samsung's LNT4661F and the step-up LNT4665F LCD HDTV is in the contrast ratio and video processing power. The pricier LNT4665F offers a 15,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio compared to this model's 10,000:1 ratio, and also offers full 10bit video processing over this model's 8 bit system. The more expensive model should display finer gradients of shading making for more detail in darker scenes. The video processing difference should ensure smoother motion in fast moving scenes for the LNT4065F.
Video Processing
The Samsung Digital Natural Image engine (DNIe) Video Enhancer refines all analog NTSC and wideband video inputs for an overall improvement in picture quality. DNIe improves contrast, white level, picture detail and incorporates digital noise reduction to improve lower quality video inputs. The 3D Y/C digital comb filter constantly analyzes the three dimensions of picture height, picture width, and picture changes-over-time to dramatically reduce edge image artifacts while improving transition detail.
Connections
- HDMI (version 1.3): 3 (1 CEC cabaple)
- Component video: 2 (Y, Pb, Pr)
- S-Video input: 1 side/1 rear
- A/V inputs: 1 side/1 rear
- PC inout: 1
- Headphone Jack: 1
- USB 2.0: 1
Audio Features
High-quality virtual surround sound can be experienced with just the speakers built into the TV. SRS TruSurround XT technology delivers an amazing, simulated 3D effect with clear dialog and powerful bass through hidden side speakers. TruSurround XT audio adds three audio enhancement technologies to produce an amazingly immersive sound experience.
- Dialog Clarity brings movie dialog into Focus during the playback of any surround-encoded material to make speech much clearer and crisper.
- TruBass creates incredible deep rich bass allowing a person to perceive significantly deeper, richer low bass tones that are far beyond the physical low frequency capabilities of the speaker itself.
- The SRS WOW feature widens the soundstage by processing standard two-channel stereo material as well as multi-channel encoded material for a dramatic improvement in the playback of any stereo audio over a two-speaker system.
What's in the box: Samsung LNT4661F 46-inch 1080P LCD TV, remote control, 2 AAA batteries, Power Cord, cleaning cloth, owners manual, warranty card.
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Customer Reviews
My best Amazon buy yet! 
2008-05-12
Yes, I read all the reviews, consumer's reports, etc. Just incredible picture for 1500 bucks. I have seen a better picture on other TVs but they usually cost 5 grand or higher. You can actually see the blades of grass when watching golf. Easy to setup, but don't go by me since I'm an engineer by trade. Great buy and I would do it again.
Outstanding picture quality 2008-05-10
This unit was top rated. I compared it in store against a Sony 1080p. It came out ahead. After I purchased the unit, I compared it with my Dell Plasma 42" TV. It was sharper, brighter but the LCD color is not as rich as the Plasma. It was narrower than many other 46" HDTV and I was able to squeeze it into same location. Overall, I am very happy with the unit especially when it has three HDMI inputs. My Dell has only one HDMI input.
I love this TV! 2008-05-08
The biggest problem with this tv is that I am spending way too much time watching it. I often catch myself watching commercials with my mouth open, just happy at how great the cat food commercial looks (I don't own a cat). Delivery was a week earlier than scheduled, but who is going to complain about that! It was delivered in perfect condition and the delivery guy offered to take the box away. Overall, a perfect experience. Now I just need to figure out a way to turn the thing off and go to work...
LCD TV 2008-05-08
TV ARRIVED AS SCHEDULED. SET UP INSTRUCTIONS WERE EASY TO FOLLOW. BEAUTIFUL PICTURE. GOOD INSTRUCTION BOOK.
Beautiful Picture 2008-05-08
I am very pleased with this television. I was unsure about having an item this large and expensive delivered but it was quick and without a hitch. I had ordered other items from Amazon in the past and was satisfied, no exception here.
great tv, great price 2008-06-26
I have had this tv for about 4 months now and I must say that I absolutely love it. The matte screen completely eliminates any glare or reflections and provides a great HD picture. The thing I have actually been impressed with is the quality of the SD picture. there is very little pixelation and I actually think its better on this than on my old SDTV. Overall a great buy and great performance.
Best Settings For Samsung LNT4661F 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV 2008-06-24
I bought this TV at the end of last yr and it is excellent. 100% Pros and can't find any Cons. Below you will find a copy of the setting I found at Cnet which will optimize your viewing experience...
"Settings we found best for viewing the Samsung LN-T4661F in a completely dark room via the HDMI input with a 1080i source. Your settings may very depending on source, room conditions, and personal preference.
Picture menu
Mode: Movie
Contrast: 98
Brightness: 60
Sharpness: 0
Color: 45
Tint: G54/R46
Backlight: 1
Color tone: Warm2
Size: Just Size
Digital NR: Off
Detailed Settings menu
Black Adjust: Off
Dynamic Contrast: Off
Gamma: -2
Color Space: Auto
Edge Enhancement: Off
xvYCC: Off
White Balance menu
R-Offset: 13
G-Offset: 13
B-Offset: 15
R-Gain: 17
G-Gain: 13
B-Gain: 4
My Color Control menu
Pink: 15
Green: 15
Blue: 15
White: 15
Setup menu
Game mode: Off
Energy Saving: Off"
The Best Picture Ever! 2008-06-22
Great picture, wonderful service. The driver came in and set up the TV to be sure it was working properly. Best deal in the world. No tax or deliver charge.
Very Pleased with Samsung 2008-05-22
WE are Very ,Very, Pleased with our New Samsung LNT4661F LCD HDTV. We would go to the big box stores and stand back and look at all the pictures first. Then walk up to the best picture to find out what set we liked the bset. We found that the Samsung came out first 9 out of 10 times. So we went with the Samsung. We are very,very pleased with this product.
Love it 2008-05-22
We shopped and researched quite a while for 42-46" LCD TV. We were not at all disappointed with the LNT4661F as our choice. Over-the-air HD looks awesome, DVD's look great, and SD TV is acceptable. Delivery and setup was very good as well.
