I have two older monitors, one a samsung widescreen 22 inch or something and a 19 inch older 4:3 aspect monitor. The Samsung monitor has more vibrant colors, but the darkest black look terrible, like almost to the point where pitch black turns a sort of black brown, especially at non optimal vertical angles, if you know what I mean...

Is this a contrast ratio issue that can't be fixed, or is it simply a monitor setting? I had trouble googling it, so if someone actually knows the answer and isn't just guessing, I'd appreciate a reply.