Home-theater enthusiasts will especially enjoy the added features such as dual-tuner picture-in-picture (check on the hockey score while watching the football game), color temperature control (warm/medium/cool), and advanced velocity scan modulation. The 50A60 even includes such detailed controls as flesh tone correction and color detail enhancer for the most brilliant and distinct colors under almost any viewing conditions.

Audio features include a dual-cone speaker system with surround sound and sub-bass system for bass boost. The TV outputs 28 watts of audio and includes variable audio outputs, so you can control the sound from an external amplifier. An MTS (Multi-channel Television Sound) decoder enables the television to accept and decode a broadcast stereo signal. Unlike some systems that delete dbx, MTS provides the full quality of the original stereo broadcast. AP (Secondary Audio Program) enables reception of bilingual broadcasts.

Connectability is a big advantage of the 50A60. It features ColorStream component video inputs, allowing for the best possible connection to your DVD player. Front panel A/V inputs (along with two rear A/V inputs) are convenient for direct hookups with your camcorder or an extra VCR, and the front and rear S-video inputs give you additional options for getting the best out of your components. The important variable audio and center channel audio inputs ensure that your TV will fit in with your existing home-theater audio system, or they will give you the connectivity options you want as you start to build a new system.

To complete the picture and make operation as easy as possible, a universal glow remote control is included so you can easily change channels, adjust audio properties, and set menu options, even in the dark.

Sound is very good, but not great too, 28W plus 5.25 inches speakers sounds loud, especially for bass. And matrix sounds works very well. But human voice volume sometimes too low.