Samsung HL-S6186W 61-Inch DLP HDTV
- 61-inch Digital Light Projection (DLP) HDTV; measures 55.3 x 38.6 x 17.6 inches (WxHxD)
- Latest Texas Instruments DLP chip faster than any other HDTV technology
- 1280 x 720-pixel resolution; 2500:1 contrast ratio; 3-line digital comb filter; Cinema Smooth 3:2 pull-down film mode
- Connections: 3 composite A/V (1 side, 2 rear), 2 S-Video (2 rear), 2 component (rear), 2 HDMI (rear), 1 RF(rear), 1 USB (side)
- Two stereo speakers, 10 watts a piece (20 watts total); SRS TruSurround XT virtual surround
Samsung HL-S6186W 61″ DLP HDTVAmazon.com Product Description Get the sharpest and clearest images possible from HD and standard TV with with the 61-inch Samsung HL-S6186W DLP television. A contrast ratio of up to 2500:1 captures blacker blacks, crisper whites and images that burst into life. And the high-speed of the DLP chip, with millions of tiny mirrors that switch on and off over 15,000 times per second, delivers a precise, razor-sharp picture. It has a built-in analog/digital (NTSC/ATSC) tuner, offers both HDMI and component video connections, . It also measures just 17.6 inches deep (with a “hidden speaker” thin bezel), fitting where many other large-screen HDTVs won’t. Samsung’s DNIe™
Samsung’s DNIe™ (click for demo) technology offers digital perfection in naturally presented, crystal-clear images that uncover even the most minute detail.
Motion Optimizer: The visual data are automatically broken down into signal and noise and adjusted through a combined sp
Rating: (out of 36 reviews)
List Price: $ 2,099.99
Price:
Comments
4 comments
Palmetto
September 20, 2010
Review by Palmetto for Samsung HL-S6186W 61-Inch DLP HDTV
Rating:
I don’t have a lot of high definition (HD) content available to me, but this TV does great with standard definition TV and DVDs. The black levels are darker on this generation than previous year Samsungs. I personally don’t like the look of Plasma TVs, and LCDs are still a little expensive for the largest models, so right now, DLP is the best type of TV technology for larger sizes at a reasonable price.
Be sure you use the best possible connection from your video sources to this TV for the best possible picture. Hopefully you have at least S-Video (out) on your satellite or cable box and component (out) on your DVD player. Get some good cables (gold connectors), but you don’t need the very high cost premium cables.
I also looked at the 50″ and 56″ versions of this TV, but this size is the best for my room based on viewing distance. IMO, you should choose the size of your TV based on the viewing distance. A rough formula is to divide your viewing distance (in inches) by 2 and also divide your viewing distance by 3. Your TV diagonal size should fall between those sizes. In my case, our viewing distance is at about 12 feet (144 inches) => 144/2 = 72 inches, and 144/3 = 48 inches. Then pick a TV with a diagonal between those numbers.
The lower end of the range will be more like your standard TV viewing and the upper end will be more like a movie theater, “immersive” experience. Choose what’s best for you.
EDIT
Update as of October 2006: We still love this TV. There are other reviews here that indicate bulb problems. If your bulb does go out, it is a user repairable item, no need for a tech to look at it. Just order from samsung’s replacement part site. Bulbs should last for about 5,000 hours. That’s the only downside to this TV, the bulb replacement cost.
S. Elvin
September 20, 2010
Review by S. Elvin for Samsung HL-S6186W 61-Inch DLP HDTV
Rating:
This TV is a great value! I have it hooked up to a Media Center PC and have had a permanent smile ever since. I found that this television was brighter and clearer than any other DLP TV. I am not sure if it is typical, but I ordered this TV through Amazon and the delivery crew brought it into my house and hooked it up to make sure it worked. I would recommend this TV to anybody.
Also, the only problem I had hooking it up to a PC was that it MUST use a VGA cable (HDMI-DVI does not work on this TV from a PC.)
WCarne1069
September 20, 2010
Review by WCarne1069 for Samsung HL-S6186W 61-Inch DLP HDTV
Rating:
We bought this TV last February and have enjoyed great picture quality until recently when the bulb in the picture lamp assembly blew. After waiting 5 days for a technician, we were informed that this item is not regularly carried by technicians as it is too new and that a replacement is $179.99 from Samsung and is a self installed replacement. The technician quoted that this issue may be a frequent occurance after 9 months to a year (less than 5000 hours). Hopefully, technology will improve the longevity of these bulbs in the future.
Gold Station
September 20, 2010
Review by Gold Station for Samsung HL-S6186W 61-Inch DLP HDTV
Rating:
This is a great TV – But do not buy it from Amazon!
If ANYTHING is wrong with it, you are on your own because Amazon won’t help.
Write a Reply or Comment: