Mitsubishi LT-55154

We haven't had a chance to fully test this product yet, but we've assembled this helpful overview of relevant information on it.

The Mitsubishi Unisen Immersive Sound LED TV envelops you in sound as well as treating you to outstanding 1080p, 120Hz picture performance.

LT-55154 is part of Mitsubishi’s Unisen line of LED-LCD HD televisions. This particular model is the 55 inch version. It broadcasts in the 1080p Full HD resolution. This TV features internet access with StreamTV Internet Media. View or listen to multiple applications like The New York Times, Pandora, Facebook, and Flickr. It has a feature called Plush1080p 5G 12-Bit video processing which is supposed to upscale lower resolution images eliminating jagged, pixelated edges. The LT-55154 has 12 built-in speakers along the bottom of the television which feature 24 watts of output and 5.1 surround sound. There are 4 HDMI inputs and 2 USB ports. It is wireless internet ready and is 4.0 Energy Star qualified.

Features List:

- 55 inch LED-LCD screen

- 1080p Full HD resolution

- StreamTV Internet Media

- Internet Apps

- Plush1080p 5G 12-Bit video processing

- 12 built-in speakers

- 24 watts of power output

- 5.1 surround sound

- 4 HDMI inputs

- 2 USB ports

- 4.0 Energy Star qaulified

Digital Trend’s TV Buying Tips:

Do I need an ATSC tuner?

If you plan on watching, free, over-the-air programming, then yes. As of 2009, all over-the-air broadcasts use the ATSC standard. Pretty much all HDTVs manufactured over the past few years will include this feature.

LCD or Plasma?

Debating between LCD or plasma can almost get as subjective as debating between chocolate and vanilla. But unlike the never-ending ice cream debate, there actually is a superior TV choice, depending on how you plan to use it.

Check out some of our previous guides on the subject to get a better look, but in short, plasmas use more electricity, come in bigger sizes, have deeper blacks, don’t suffer from motion blur, and offer an unlimited viewing angle that’s best for off-axis viewing. LCDs are more energy-efficient, have fewer problems with glare due to their matte screens, can hold an image for hours or days without suffering “burn-in,” and generally look brighter.

After deciding which format to go with, our LCD and Plasma HDTV buying guides can help you with more questions specific to your type of TV.

Do I need a 120Hz set? What about 240Hz?

This popular LCD TV-based technology helps reduce motion blur. Pronounced “120 hertz,” 120Hz technology essentially doubles the speed at which frames are displayed, from 60 frames per second to 120 frames per second, resulting in a clearer moving image, especially in fast-action video sequences.

Since the screen can display more frames than a movie actually has, many TVs will artificially generate in-between frames where they don’t exist to make motion look smoother. Some people find the look more fluid, while some people think it looks artificial and odd. Fortunately, all TVs that offer it also offer an option to turn it off, if you don’t like it. We recommend testing it in person to see the effects for yourself before deciding whether or not you should pay extra.

Check out our article 120Hz and 240Hz Refresh Rates Explained for more on motion smoothing.

How large of a screen do I really need?

“Bigger is better” doesn’t make any more sense when choosing an HDTV for your living room than when choosing a couch for your living room. A lot of factors come into play. As a general rule, consider a TV 1.5 to 3.0 times the screen size. For instance, a 32-inch television might make sense for viewing distances as close as four feet away, and as far as eight feet away. Check out our guide to choosing the right size HDTV for more details, including a helpful chart.