55" Sony KDL-55EX710 or Samsung UN55D7000LF quality opinions?

[Glitcher]

Hey I was just looking for some opinions on some deals I'm getting on craigslist.
If you were to buy one based on quality and reliability which would it be?

Sony KDL-55EX710 for $450
or
Samsung UN55D7000LF for $520

[tibimakai]

Re: 55" Sony KDL-55EX710 or Samsung UN55D7000LF quality opinions?

Most likely the Sony. D series Samsungs have panel issues.
I'm repairing a KDL55EX720 now. Not sure what the problem is but I suspect power surge. Found a VDO bad so far and most likely the mainboard is shot too.
But these a repairable, but the Samsung's panel is not.
This is only my opinion.
I had already a D6250 that had a bad panel.

[truep]

Re: 55" Sony KDL-55EX710 or Samsung UN55D7000LF quality opinions?

Just be aware that most larger Sony's use Samsung panels. Since we don't know which panel is in the Sony, I would say the Sony since it's cheaper.

[tibimakai]

Re: 55" Sony KDL-55EX710 or Samsung UN55D7000LF quality opinions?

It seems like it's Samsung panel(LTY).