LG 55LK520

For the discerning set of consumers who would much rather purchase a 2D HDTV set to handle their home entertainment requirements, the LG 55LK520 is just the ticket. Whether it is movies or games, the emphasis these days is on true-to-life experience. Content is moving towards high definition and 3D takes that excitement to yet another level, almost taking you into the movie or the game. While LG has made its intention clear with the launch of an impressive range of 3D-ready plasma HDTVs the company has also acknowledged that a fair number of buyers don’t want to move with the flow just yet. They would much rather wait and see where this next generation of in-home entertainment is headed. Let’s take a closer look at the LG 55LK520 model.

LG 55LK520

Screen

The LG 55LK520 delivers your entertainment from a 55-inch (54.6-inch measured diagonally) LCD TV which is a full high definition 1080p TV. One welcomed feature is LG’s TruMotion 120Hz technology. TruMotion allows you to watch live and high-speed action, or enjoy video games without the motion blur. The LG 55LK520 provides you with a contrast ratio of 10,000,000:1 to bring images to life across a generous 55-inch display panel providing you with 1920 pixel x 1080 pixel resolution images.

Cabinet

The TV has a black plastic bezel with sloped edges that go a tad over an inch and covers the screen. The over-2 inches deep panel should compliment any modern setting. On purchase, the model is delivered with an unattached pedestal stand that allows a 20 degree swivel left/right. Assembling it isn’t a chore at all. With the stand, the TV weighs about 73 lbs. If you don’t want to use the stand, you can also have it wall mounted. An LG-branded wall mounting bracket is your best option for safety and dependability.

Setup

When you turn your TV on for the first time, an initial setup screen will appear. The setup is really simple and you should finish with it in no time. The TV has Picture Wizard II a feature aimed at helping you adjust the display with ease using on-screen reference points to fine tune color, contrast as well as black and backlight levels. This is a built-in calibration wizard that provides you with step-by-step instructions on how to adjust the picture controls for more accurate color.

Picture

The LG 55LK520 HDTV incorporates an Intelligent Sensor that optimizes the output/picture and adjusts automatically to the ambient lighting available in the viewing area. We already made a passing mention of the 10,000,000:1 contrast ratio. It renders blacks and whites better which is instrumental in ensuring improved viewing of dark/night scenes. The LG 55LK520’s Intelligent Sensor adjusts the concentration of the LED lights according to the lighting in your entertainment area. The Intelligent Sensor processes through 4,096 sensing steps to assess brightness levels of your TV’s surroundings.

Full HD represents 1080 lines of resolution scanned and displayed simultaneously. With a resolution of 1,920 pixels horizontally by 1,080 pixels vertically, your viewing experience with the LG 55LK520 HDTV is superior. That Dynamic Contrast Ratio we mentioned earlier is also instrumental in making your colors sharper and your blacks deeper and darker.

We wanted to evaluate the action of a good boxing match while viewed on the LG 55LK520, so we fired up Paramount’s 2010 captivating boxing movie, The Fighter. The Fighter‘s 1080p AVC-encoded picture is a seriously great looking Blu-ray presentation. Sports fans are going to love how much clearer and streak-free the boxing action is in the movie. The blur-free action is due to the LG LK520 TruMotion. The TruMotion is the feature that removes the blur and jerky motion you may experience when gaming or zooming in and out on older TV models.

You can clearly see the texture in the clothing and sweat dripping from Mark Wahlberg’s forehead brow is rendered with amazing clarity. Even the weathered skin on the faces of Mickey’s sisters is depressingly apparent. The Intelligent Sensor did its job balancing the black colors in darker scenes, while the daytime scenes provided sharp colors when viewed on the LG 55LK520 HDTV.

Sound

The TV has an Audio Output Power of 10W + 10W and a 1 Way, 2 Speakers sound system. It comes with 5 sound modes including Standard, Music, Cinema, Game and Sports. The LG 55LK520 model also has the power of Clear Voice II technology, which essentially cuts noise to enhance and amplify the actual voice. Activate this feature for clearer sounds – it’s easy.

How did LG’s 55LK520 sound system hold up during our evaluation while watching The Fighter? The movie is recorded using 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio track and just as if you were on the receiving end of one Mickey’s blows, the punches pounded the speakers with stunning real-life sound. You feel as if you were ringside with the blaring cacophony delivered by the rowdy crowds during the fights. The roar of the crowd filled the entire room. You grimace at the sound of the heavy ‘thud’ when a boxer lands a punch. Whew, the 55LK520 delivers great sound along with the stunning visuals.

Energy

If you are conscious of your energy bill, this model has the Energy Star seal of approval. It incorporates LG’s Smart Energy Saving feature to help customize energy consumption.

Additional Features

A number of LG’s new models offer Smart TV. If you have been hearing a lot about LG’s SmartTV functionality lately and how it allows users to access Internet content on their TV screens, this model doesn’t come with that feature. If you are looking for a Smart TV with HD quality, you should check into the LG LW5600 model.

Connections

The LG 55LK520 is full HD-ready. Connectivity features include 3 HDMI ports on its casing. Multimedia support gets better with the company incorporating its own USB port. So, you can plug in your flash memory cards, digital cameras and media players and sit back to watch all your media content on your HDTV. The TV also supports JPEG and MP3 formats.

Did we mention the LG 55LK520 SimpLink feature? Well, SimpLink helps link your HDMI-connected equipment using your TV’s remote control. You can set it up easily to ensure when you turn your TV on, it will also turn on your sound system, gaming console and other components. This feature comes in handier when using other LG products with the SimpLink feature.

Conclusion

If you have been looking forward to enjoying your true HD and Blu-ray entertainment content, as well as your full HD games, then the LG 55LK520 is a most reasonable choice. LG lives up to the promise of providing picture quality better than standard HDTVs. This TV promises stunning clarity and if you want to get the most out of your HD movies, games and Blu-ray entertainment, then go for the LG 55LK520 with full HD 1080p.

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