The first thing about the LG LN5300 42LN5300 42-Inch LED-lit TV is this television is mostly about image quality; the image quality is its most outstanding feature. Like most flat-screen televisions, especially on the budget market, audio quality is not its strongest asset.
LG LN5300 42LN5300 42-Inch LED-lit TV offers two 10W speakers (20W total) that produce a very nice volume that will easily fill a moderately sized room enough that you can probably hear it well in an adjacent room. Don't expect to get a nice full-bodied sound with rich low end. Its sonic body is thin. With that said, the settings do offer the ability to tweak the audio and you can set the treble and bass. This helps somewhat and lessons the boxy sound a bit. Virtual surround settings also enhance the audio effect. Just be aware that the audio quality is enough to get by, which makes it fine for a bedroom, den, or play room. If you want added audio quality, consider purchasing a separate speaker system.
Where the LG LN5300 42LN5300 42-Inch LED-lit TV excels in its price range is in image quality. The monitor does an excellent job at projecting a clean image with crisp detail and very nice image contrast and color tone. There is an abundance of expert settings that allow you to configure gamma levels and many other complex settings that most users will never know how to set. Some of these settings can get you into trouble, so if you play with them, expect to possibly reset everything back to the factory default if you screw things up. But don't be intimidated. The settings are easy to access using the remote and all the basics are there: brightness, contrast, color, tint, backlighting, etc.
After initially setting up the television, I wasn't overly pleased with the image quality. After maybe twenty minutes of customization, I now have things configured and am very pleased with the image quality. If image quality is important to you, expect to spend a little time configuring the settings to your liking and don't get upset if the first image you see isn't what you expected. The LG LN5300 42LN5300 42-Inch LED-lit TV is designed to allow for user configuration.
The LG LN5300 42LN5300 42-Inch LED-lit TV is ideal for applications that don't require extra features or an abundant quantity of inputs and outputs. The LG LN5300 42LN5300 42-Inch LED-lit TV comes with only two HDMI inputs, one on the back and one on the side. If you're wall mounting the television, keep in mind that the back HDMI connector requires you to use an HDMI cable with a 90-degree connector or adapter. If you don't, the television won't lay flush against the wall because the cable will get in the way. Along with two HDMI connectors, the television comes with one composite and one USB input.
The LG LN5300 42LN5300 42-Inch LED-lit TV is Energy Star compliant and sips power at a rate of approximately $6 a year when the Eco setting is configured (default).
There are a number of reviews that complain about faulty power issues. Some of these reviews are related to purchasing used equipment. I'm very concerned about this, but so far, we haven't experienced this problem, perhaps because we purchased it new. If we do, I'll immediately update this review and report it here. If you don't see any added update regarding this, our television is working fine.
Overall, the LG LN5300 42LN5300 42-Inch LED-lit TV is a very nice basic television that produces a beautiful image. The sound is a bit thin, but the audio can be configured to make the out-of-the-box settings a bit bolder. It's not built for sound; it's build for economy of purchase and image quality. We're very happy with the screen quality. Based on our experience, we would recommend this television for those who need a basic set without an abundance of features or connections.
LG LN5300 42LN5300 42-Inch LED-lit TV offers two 10W speakers (20W total) that produce a very nice volume that will easily fill a moderately sized room enough that you can probably hear it well in an adjacent room. Don't expect to get a nice full-bodied sound with rich low end. Its sonic body is thin. With that said, the settings do offer the ability to tweak the audio and you can set the treble and bass. This helps somewhat and lessons the boxy sound a bit. Virtual surround settings also enhance the audio effect. Just be aware that the audio quality is enough to get by, which makes it fine for a bedroom, den, or play room. If you want added audio quality, consider purchasing a separate speaker system.
Where the LG LN5300 42LN5300 42-Inch LED-lit TV excels in its price range is in image quality. The monitor does an excellent job at projecting a clean image with crisp detail and very nice image contrast and color tone. There is an abundance of expert settings that allow you to configure gamma levels and many other complex settings that most users will never know how to set. Some of these settings can get you into trouble, so if you play with them, expect to possibly reset everything back to the factory default if you screw things up. But don't be intimidated. The settings are easy to access using the remote and all the basics are there: brightness, contrast, color, tint, backlighting, etc.
After initially setting up the television, I wasn't overly pleased with the image quality. After maybe twenty minutes of customization, I now have things configured and am very pleased with the image quality. If image quality is important to you, expect to spend a little time configuring the settings to your liking and don't get upset if the first image you see isn't what you expected. The LG LN5300 42LN5300 42-Inch LED-lit TV is designed to allow for user configuration.
The LG LN5300 42LN5300 42-Inch LED-lit TV is ideal for applications that don't require extra features or an abundant quantity of inputs and outputs. The LG LN5300 42LN5300 42-Inch LED-lit TV comes with only two HDMI inputs, one on the back and one on the side. If you're wall mounting the television, keep in mind that the back HDMI connector requires you to use an HDMI cable with a 90-degree connector or adapter. If you don't, the television won't lay flush against the wall because the cable will get in the way. Along with two HDMI connectors, the television comes with one composite and one USB input.
The LG LN5300 42LN5300 42-Inch LED-lit TV is Energy Star compliant and sips power at a rate of approximately $6 a year when the Eco setting is configured (default).
There are a number of reviews that complain about faulty power issues. Some of these reviews are related to purchasing used equipment. I'm very concerned about this, but so far, we haven't experienced this problem, perhaps because we purchased it new. If we do, I'll immediately update this review and report it here. If you don't see any added update regarding this, our television is working fine.
Overall, the LG LN5300 42LN5300 42-Inch LED-lit TV is a very nice basic television that produces a beautiful image. The sound is a bit thin, but the audio can be configured to make the out-of-the-box settings a bit bolder. It's not built for sound; it's build for economy of purchase and image quality. We're very happy with the screen quality. Based on our experience, we would recommend this television for those who need a basic set without an abundance of features or connections.
LG LN5300 42LN5300 42-Inch LED-lit TV Product Description
Enhance your home theater experience with this LG 42LN5300 LED HDTV that features 1080p resolution for high-definition visuals and a resolution upscaler to clearly display standard-definition content. Clear Voice II technology delivers crisp audio. What's Included:
- LG 42" Class - LED - 1080p - 60Hz - HDTV
- Stand
- Remote with 2 AA batteries
- Owner's manual
LG LN5300 42LN5300 42-Inch LED-lit TV Product Details
- Width 38-1/8"
- Weight 23.6 lbs. with stand (21.2 lbs. without)
- Product Height (without stand) 22-3/8"
- Audio Outputs 1
- DVI Inputs 0
- Provider Product ID 1024385713
- Product Depth (without stand) 3-1/8"
- RF Antenna Input 1
- HDMI Inputs 2
- Headphone Jacks Yes
- Watts/Channel 10
- Energy Star Compliant Yes
- Estimated Yearly Electricity Use (kWh) 79
- USB Input Yes
- PC Inputs 0
- Vertical Resolution
- Product Height (with stand) 24-3/4"
- TV Type LED Flat-Panel
- Composite Inputs 1
- Simulated Surround Yes
- Mount Bracket/VESA Pattern 200mm x 200mm
- ENERGY STAR Certified Yes
- Component Video Inputs 1
- Maximum Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Aspect Ratio 4:3 and 16:9
- Screen Size Class 42"
- Media Card Slot No
- Product Depth (with stand) 9-1/4"
- Ethernet Port No
- V-Chip Yes
- Installation Required NR Yes
- USB Port Yes
- Green Compliance Energy Star
- Speaker Output Power 20W
- Screen Size (Measured Diagonally) 41-9/10"
- Speakers 2
- Estimated Yearly Operating Cost $9
- Screen Refresh Rate 60Hz
- Size: 42-Inch
- Brand: LG
- Model: 42LN5300
- Dimensions: 24.70" h x9.30" w x38.10" l,22.90 pounds
- Display size: 42
LG LN5300 42LN5300 42-Inch LED-lit TV Features
- You won't believe your eyes. LG?s LED technology delivers amazing brightness, clarity and color detail. Get nearly double the pixel resolution of standard HD with Full HD 1080p resolution.
- Getting your picture looking great is easier than ever with Picture Wizard.
- TV without stand (Width x Height x Depth): 38.1 x 22.3 x 3.1, Inches, TV with stand (Width x Height x Depth): 38.1 x 24.7 x 9.3 Inches
- You won't believe your eyes. LG's LED technology delivers amazing brightness, clarity and color detail.^Get nearly double the pixel resolution of standard HD with Full HD 1080p resolution.^Getting your picture looking great is easier than ever with Picture Wizard.
- LG?s LED TV feature an ambient light sensor to automatically adjust the brightness of the television to ensure the picture always looks its best, and minimizes power consumption. When a room is dark, the sensor detects this, and lowers the brightness of the screen. When the room is bright, the brightness is increased. If you would like more control over the brightness, or want to turn off this feature completely, go into the TV menu, select ?settings?, then ?Picture? and then ?Energy Saving?.
- 41-9/10" screen measured diagonally from corner to corner. For optimal viewing in large rooms.
- Triple XD Engine. Along with Picture Wizard technology delivers vibrant images. Seven picture modes and 3 AV Mode II picture-and-sound options let you customize content to your liking.
- Resolution upscaler. Enhances standard-definition content for optimal picture quality.
- 1080p display. Provides the highest quality progressive-scan picture possible from a high-definition source.
- Virtual surround sound. Along with Clear Voice II technology and two 10W speakers creates a lush, immersive soundscape. Five sound modes accommodate a wide range of media.
- Inputs Include 2 HDMI (1 rear, 1 side), 1 component video (rear), 1 composite (rear) and 1 RF antenna (rear).
- Outputs Include 1 digital optical audio (rear).
- 2 HDMI inputs. HDMI cable not included. High-speed HDMI cable is the only connection that can deliver a full HDTV experience with a full 1080p picture and digital surround sound.
- USB 3.0/2.0 port. Supports DivX HD, MPEG, AC3 (Dolby Digital), EAC3, HAAC, AAC, PCM, DTS, JPEG and MPO formats for playback from compatible USB storage devices (not included).
- Useful additional features Include SIMPLINK (HDMI CED) and MHL (Mobile HD Link) connectivity.
