Posts about the Sony Bravia KDL-55XBR8
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Reviews of the Sony Bravia KDL-55XBR8
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CNET Review
The Good: Reproduces the deepest black levels of any LCD we've tested; highly accurate primary color points and grayscale tracking; best-in-class bright-room viewing characteristics; scads of video processing options including superior dejudder capabilities; numerous picture controls; comprehensive complement of inputs including four HDMI and one PC; optional different-colored speaker grilles; unique styling; energy efficient.
The Bad: Mind-bogglingly expensive; image quality fades when seen from off-angle; minor blooming in some high-contrast areas; some dejudder modes produce artifacts; nonremovable speakers protrude to either side.
The Bottom Line: Although not quite the best HDTV we've tested so far, the wallet-busting, LED-powered Sony KDL-55XBR8 comes mighty close.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 87/100 and users 80/100. The amount of rated reviews for this product is too low to calculate a reliable alaScore™.
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: KDL-55XBR8
General
- Product Type 55 in LCD TV
- Series BRAVIA XBR
- Digital Television Certification HDTV
- TV Tuner 1x digital, 1x analog
- Video Interface HDMI, Component, S-Video, Composite
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
- HDCP Compatible Yes
- Dimensions Without stand
- Width 58.7 in
- Depth 5.8 in
- Height 31.6 in
- Weight 72.8 lbs
- Enclosure Color Gloss piano black
Display
- Diagonal Size 55 in - Widescreen
- Technology TFT active matrix
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- 120Hz Yes
- LCD Backlight Technology LED Backlight technology
- Color Depth 10-bit GigaColor (1 billion)
- Image Contrast Ratio 3000:1
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio 1000000:1
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Widescreen Modes Conventional 4:3, Zoom, Wide Zoom, Normal, Full, Stretch
- Viewing Angle 178 degrees
- Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
- Display Menu Language Spanish, English, French
- Comb Filter 3D digital
- V-Chip Control Yes
- Additional Features Ambient light sensor (ALS), X.v.Color, Parental control, On-screen menu, Contrast enhancer, Motionflow, Live Colour Creation, Photo TV HD, Game mode, Video noise reduction
TV Tuner
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Multi-channel Preview Picture-and-picture (PAP), Picture-in-picture (PIP)
- Stereo Reception System MTS
- Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Digital TV Tuner
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
Video Features
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 1080/60i, 1080/24p, 1080/60p, 480i, 480/60p, 720p
- Freeze Memo Yes
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
- Closed Caption Capability Yes
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- Remote Control Model Sony RM-YD024
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Audio Controls Sound mode
- Additional Features Auto volume adjustment
- Speaker(s) 1 x Subwoofer - Built-in - 12 Watt, 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
Connections
- Connector Type 3 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 5 x Audio line-in - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Side, 1 x Audio line-in - Side, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Serial - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Design Tabletop
- Flat Panel Mount Interface 300 x 300 mm
Miscellaneous
- Antenna None
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Battery None
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 18 months warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 18 months
Dimensions & Weight Details
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel with stand - 58.7 in x 14 in x 33.7 in x 121.3 lbs, Panel without stand - 58.7 in x 5.8 in x 31.6 in x 106.9 lbs
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Buying Choices
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