Sony Bravia XBR KDL-52XBR4 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
- 10-bit 16:9 Full HD 1080p Panel (1920×1080)
- Motionflow with FHD 120 Hz high frame rate capability
- BRAVIA Engine PRO & Live Color Creation system
- 1080p Inputs: HDMI (x3), YPbPr (x2), PC
- Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE)
Over the years XBR has stood for the best consumer TVs Sony has to offer and this year’s line up is no exception. The XBR line of Full HD 1080p televisions incorporate all of Sony’s latest technologies (including HDMI v1.3 features such as x.v.Color and Deep Color). Additional features like Motionflow(TM) 120Hz enable smoother motion when viewing movies or fast-action sports. BRAVIA Engine PRO with Digital Reality Creation upconverts all interlaced and progressive video signals including HD signals directly to 1080p for amazing detail and sharpness. And it’s only fitting that your XBR make a statement not only through breathtaking picture quality, but by taking your breath away with optional color bezels. Now your LCD TV can be as distinct as your own personal style.Amazon.com Product Description .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -15px; } The Sony B
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Demon3
October 26, 2010
Review by Demon3 for Sony Bravia XBR KDL-52XBR4 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
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I previously owned a Samsung 46 inch LCD with 720p resolution and sold that to get something bigger and better. I mention that to set the context that I am used to HD TV and the picture quality.
I was not expecting that the picture would be noticeably better than a TV from last year but I was wrong. Having looked at every 52 inch LCD and many 46 inch LCDs it was clear that this and the Samsung 120Hz TV are the best at the moment. I went for this Sony and I am thrilled at how great the picture is. On HD TV it is very satisfying. Running off an HD DVD player (yes 1080p), the picture is breathtaking. The Planet Earth HD DVDs are incredible (the BBC full version). If you are hesitating as I was then I can only say that if you take the plunge and buy this then there will be no regrets regarding picture quality. The Samsung is also superb. If you see no difference between the picture on this in the store and something cheaper then save your money.
-update- after 3 months I am equally stunned by the picture, this is one of the best purchases I have ever made. To see a breathtaking image quality try Hot Fuzz on HD DVD.
Graham F. Henderson
October 26, 2010
Review by Graham F. Henderson for Sony Bravia XBR KDL-52XBR4 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
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First off let me say that I have been researching HD TV’s for the past 6 months. At first I was interested in DLP’s because of the price. I soon realized that I wanted a TV that I could see at any angle. Ok so I started researching Plasmas!
After deciding to purchase a Pioneer Elite Pro-FHD1 1080p 50″ Plasma I went to the store and compared it to a LCD. Not a LCD at all but THE LCD…. The Sony Bravia XBR KDL-52XBR4 52″ 1080p. They were side by side and although the Pioneer’s picture was amazing, the Sony left me speechless. The picture was so vivid, bright and sharp. I didn’t buy the TV that day but instead went to another store and compared the same TV to others. It was mounted on the wall along with 8 other Plasma’s and LCD’s (Samsung, Toshiba, and Pioneer). It was by far the best TV up there but was almost the most expensive. I gave it a lot of thought and decided this was the TV that I had to have. I bought it that day along with a Tilting wall mount and an Onyko 7.1 surround sound.
When I got home, I took the TV out of the box and immediately plugged it up and was impressed. It was a few days before I had my Satellite installed. I currently have a DirecTV HD Receiver, PS3, Xbox 360 and an Onyko 7.1 Surround Sound all hooked up via HDMI. The picture is amazing in every aspect. I use the Sony Playstaion 3 for High Definition movies with Blu Ray which is great. You really can tell a difference! The movements are so fluid it almost looks fake if you aren’t used to it. The games on the PS3 and Xbox 360 are great and of course with LCD there is no Image Retention (Burn In)!! So you can sit there for hours playing with no worries. The HD channels of course look great. The SD channels are above average. The key I’ve found to making the SD picture better is changing the video mode with your remote control from “Full” to “Wide Full” which basically cuts out the white boxes to the left and right of the SD picture and it fills up the entire screen. Regular DVD’s also look very very good on this TV. Sometimes they look almost like they are Blu Ray in some scenes.
The sound is extremely good as well. I use surround sound like I stated above but sometimes I listen to the speakers on the TV and they are great.
Bottom Line: This TV is absolutely amazing and even better if it’s mounted on the wall. I would highly recommend this TV if you have the money to spend on a quality product. You know you’re getting a great TV when you buy Sony. My parents own a Sony TV that they bought over 10 years ago and it still works fine! Treat yourself and get this Bravia!
mr.
October 26, 2010
Review by mr. for Sony Bravia XBR KDL-52XBR4 52-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV
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We’ve been enjoying our Sony KDL52XBR4 for about a week now, and we’ve never been hooked like this before. HDMI cables (these make the wirings much simpler!) attach our TV to a Pioneer Elite Receiver, Samsung BD1200 Blu-Ray Player and ComCast HD Cable Box. The surround sound is provided by the new MB Quart Alexxa (ALX6.5IW and ALX8.0IC) speakers system. The first Blu-Ray Disc we played is “Planet Earth” – and even though this is a documentary film, we can sit there all day just stunned by every image we see and every little sound we hear. Everything seems to just pop out like real! We LOVE this TV!
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