Reviews of the Sony KDL-52XBR9
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CNET Review
The Good: Reproduces a relatively deep shade of black; generally accurate color; good dejudder processing in Standard mode; extensive feature set with Yahoo Widgets and built-in streaming-video options including Amazon Video on Demand; attractive styling with thin bezel; plenty of connectivity with four HDMI, two component-video, and one PC input.
The Bad: Expensive; benefits of 240Hz difficult to discern; dejudder modes can produce artifacts; some screen uniformity and off-angle issues; dark areas tinged bluer; most free, streaming-video options not compelling.
The Bottom Line: Sony's high-end KDL-XBR9 series of LCD TV offers a bundle of extras and solid picture quality, but the price will turn off most buyers.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 89/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 208759 other TVs reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 92/100 = Excellent.
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electronicsme.com
Review Summary: The Bravia KDL-40XBR9 features Live Color Creation Technology with...
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pricemo.com
Review Summary: This new model from Sony has a better exterior than any of its predecessors. It has a thinner frame and is same for all four sides. There is a border of dark silver around the edge that compliments its black frame very nicely. The speakers are located ...
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youreviewelectronics.com
Review Summary: Sony KDL-40XBR9. With the launch of 40" KDL-40XBR9 LCD TV, Sony plans to bring built-in, interactive entertainment directly to your television. This BRAVIA XBR9 series model with Internet applications called "widgets" is expected to deliver real-time ...
Manufacturer: Sony
Part number: KDL-52XBR9
General
- Series BRAVIA XBR
- Product type LCD TV
- Diagonal Size 52 in - Widescreen
- Dimensions & Weight Details Panel without stand - 48.8 in x 3.3 in x 29.3 in x 57.1 lbs, Panel with stand - 48.8 in x 14.1 in x 32.3 in x 65.9 lbs
Display
- Technology TFT active matrix
- LCD Backlight Technology Wide Color Gamut-CCFL
- Resolution 1920 x 1080
- Display Format 1080p (FullHD)
- Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Dynamic Contrast Ratio 1000000:1
- Widescreen Modes Full, Zoom, Normal, Stretch, Auto Wide, Wide Zoom, Conventional 4:3
- Color Depth 10-bit color
- Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
- Viewing Angle 178 degrees
- Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
- Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
- Comb Filter 3D digital
- V-Chip Control Yes
TV Tuner
- Tuner Qty 1x analog/digital combo
- Digital TV Tuner QAM, ATSC
- Analog TV Tuner NTSC
- Stereo Reception System MTS
- Channel Coverage VHF:2-13, UHF:14-69, Cable:1-135
- Secondary Audio Program (SAP) Yes
Video Features
- Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
- HDTV Ready Yes
- Input Video Formats 480/60i, 480/60p, 720/60p, 1080/24p, 1080/60i, 1080/60p
- Parental Channel Lock Yes
- Closed Caption Capability Yes
Audio System
- Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 10 Watt
- Sound Output Mode Stereo
- Surround Mode Yes
- Sound Effects S-FORCE Front Surround Sound
- Audio Controls Sound mode
- Output Power / Total 20 Watt
- Additional Features Voice Zoom, Auto volume adjustment, Invisible Speaker System
Connections
- Connector Type 3 x Audio line-in - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in - Side, Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Side, 1 x Digital audio output (optical) ( TOSLINK ) - Rear, 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear, 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ) - Rear, 3 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Side, 1 x Network ( RJ-45 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-in ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ) - Rear, 1 x USB - Rear, 1 x USB 2.0 - Side
- PC Interface VGA (HD-15)
Network & Internet Multimedia
- Functionality Digital audio playback, Digital photo playback, Digital video playback
- Connectivity Wired
- Connectivity Protocols USB
- Supported Audio Formats MP3
- Supported Pictures Formats JPG
Memory Card Reader
- USB Port Yes
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
- Remote Control Model Sony RM-YD029
Stands & Mounts
- Stand Included Yes
- Stand Design Tabletop
- Flat Panel Mount Interface 300 x 300 mm
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120/230 V
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.1 Watt
- Power Consumption Operational 300 Watt
Miscellaneous
- HDCP Compatible Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width (Shipping) 52.4 in
- Depth (Shipping) 17.3 in
- Height (Shipping) 36 in
Sustainability
- CNET Labs: Operational power consumption 237.52 Watt
- CNET Labs: Power consumption Stand by / Sleep 0 Watt
- CNET Labs: Estimated Annual Energy Cost 51.17 US Dollars
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
- Greenpeace policy rating (Sept 2009) 5.1
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Buying Choices
BRAVIA KDL-52XBR9 52" LCD TV from 7 online stores: Lowest Price: $1828.00
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$2209.99 |
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JustBuyElectronics.com
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PowersellerNYC
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