Product Features
- 56″ LED light engine DLP HDTV
- 1920 x 1080-pixel resolution; 10,000:1 Contrast ratio
- Measures 50.4″(W) x 34.9″(H) x 14″(D).; 69 Lbs
- Connections: 3 HDMI, 2 S-Video, 2 Composite, 1 DVI Audio in, 2 Component Video Input, 2 RF input, 1 Video Out, 2 Audio out(RCA L/R + Optical), 1 USB, 1 PC in
- Customers may receive HLT-5687X-XAA or HLT-5687SAX models. Samsung has confirmed there is no difference outside of model number suffix.
Technical Details
- Brand Name: Samsung
- Model: HLT5687SAX
- Display Size: 56 inches
- Display Technology: Projection
- Weight: 71.2 pounds
- is_hdtv_compatible: Y Unknown modifier
- Width: 54.7 inches
- Height: 34.9 inches
- Depth: 13.4 inches
- Image Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- speakers_included_description: 2 speakers Unknown modifier
Enjoy better pictures with the Samsung’s HL-T5687 DLP HDTV. The piano black bezel is just 0.6-inch wide so the slim depth lets it fit where others won’t. The energy-efficient 61-inch screen features a powerful, long-lasting LED light engine that turns on almost instantly. Full HD 1080p resolution and Samsung Cinema Smooth technology deliver a wide range of brilliant colors, with bright images and crisp definition. The blackest blacks, brightest whites and nuanced tones are yours with a 10000:1 dynamic-contrast ratio. Hidden speakers deliver clear, robust SRS TruSurround XT sound. The 120Hz switching speed and Game Mode keep gamers marveling at the lifelike action. A wide range of audio, video and HDMI inputs allow digital connectivity to Cable/Satellite boxes, Blu-ray players, AV receivers and more. Please note: Samsung recently changed the suffix on this TV from HLT-5687X-XAA to HLT-5687SAX. The change was not technical in nature and there is no difference other than the suffix in the model number.
Lovin it so far……………………………………………………
So far I am really impressed by this Tele! The shipping experience went well. The delivery man brought the TV into my foyer and waited until I could plug in the set to the cable for an ops check. The picture is so much better than I am accustom to. Colors are vivid and HD channels look great. Standard channels are much better than my old CRT 55″. Whats even better is watching a movie from Pixar Studios with a 1080P up-converting DVD player. The picture looks 3D. You can’t beat this Samsung for the price. If the LED engine lasts as long as they say, this will be one of my all-time best purchases. Thanks to Amazon and 6th Ave. for a great purchasing experience.
Great Product, fast Shipment, good Customer Service. What more could you ask for?
Wow this thing is just awsome. When I first ordered it and heard the company shipped it via cargo I anticipated having to wait MONTHS in receiving it but in actuality it took less than a full week. After getting it delivered it hooked up with ease and the picture is just awsome. 1080i and the new digital tv stations is just out of this world. Like any other format change we’ve encountered (tapes to CD’s, VCR tapes to DVDs, regular tv to Digital) I expected little or no difference but now I’m super glad the government’s forcing the switch over. This TV needs no receiver or anything to receive the digital tv and I’d recommend it to anyone.
Does Stereoscopic nicely
I purchased this item for stereoscopic content playback. This it does nicely. The quality of the picture is on par with the cost. This is a very nice tv for the price. I will note that I have not played any 2D content on it yet. The three HDMI inputs are very handy. I have driven my computer at 1920×1080 it looks pretty good as long as you are at least 6 feet back. Out of the box the image was not exact. I had to get the service code and really tweak the image. Out of the box the top of the image had a large noticeable arch. The good thing for me was that the service mode has a huge amount of control over the set. If you need stereoscopic playback there is no better solution for the price. If you are interested in 3D playback you will need a computer, stereoscopic active glasses and software. Almost any computer with DVI out will do. The glasses and software are around 0.
One other thing I love about the set is how light it is. One person on each end can pick it up with one hand easily.
Bowing, 2nd attempt
This is my second attempt to post a review as amazon did not publish my first. I bought the HLT5687SAX from amazon through 6ave. Before I bought this tv I had purchased the HLT5076S from circuit city, but it had numerous issues including the much talked about “bowing.” Samsung sent out a local idiot repairman named David Munster who CAN fix it but REFUSES to, saying that its not worth it to him. I returned the tv and upgraded to the HLT5687SAX thinking that the LED Light Engine was a good investment since I wouldn’t have to replace the bulbs. The tv was shipped to my local area fast (3 days) but the local company wanted to sit on it for 3 days plus they would only deliver it to the curb, so I went and picked it up myself. Long story short this tv has the same bowing issue. 6ave won’t exchange it, so I called Samsung again, who went through the same idiot repairman who this time refused to even come out and look at the tv. Samsung said they would get another repair guy to call me, but this never happened, and they won’t exchange the tv either, so I am stuck with a defective product.
Best Value for your Dollar
If you don’t need a super thin TV set, this set has an amazing picture at an even better price point. When compared to similarly featured LCD and Plasma sets, you simply cannot beat the price of this TV. The resolution and color rendering are the best I have personally seen. I only have a standard DVD player, but plan to upgrade to an upconverting or HD disk player in the near future. With a standard RGB input from my DVD player, the picture is still very good. I saw a demo set in Circuit City with a Blue Ray player hooked up and that was what put the final nail in my coffin. WOW!
I was afraid that the “limited viewing angle” would be a big problem for when I have guests over and we all wanted to watch, but was pleasantly surprised at how wide it actually is.
The LED light engine makes this set cooler and less noisy than other DLP televisions and also the brightness is unbelievable. I actually had to reduce the brightness setting to ease the stress on my eyes. The LED’s are also supposed to last the life of the TV so I am not worried about the cost of replacing a bulb every couple of years.
If you want a great TV without breaking the bank, drop your money here. I can promise that you won’t be disappointed.
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