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1. 16:9 1080p HD Resolution Panel (1920 x 1080)
2. BRAVIA Engine PRO Video Processor
3. Live Color Creation System featuring WCG-CCFL backlight
4. Analog tuner and ATSC Digital Tuner with QAM capability
5. Three HDMI (1080p) inputs

Editorial Review :

Sony KDL-46XBR2 Bravia XBR LCD HDTV

Customer Review :

I'm a normal guy with a normal guy perspective

As of November 13, 2007 I've had this television three months. I ordered through Amazon. Eagle Shipping called two days prior with the date and possible delivery time. They made the delivery within two hours of their estimation. As soon as the t.v. arrived I watched it in a windowless room. I can not perceive any inconsistencies or "cloudy / gray" areas. Please do not let previous reviews deter you from purchasing any of the Sony XBR line T.V.'s. I am convinced the "ghosting" complaints were very legitimate but limited to specific production dates.
First, there are T.V.'s with better picture quality but my environment is a livingroom with three full walls of windows. A plasma T.V. was not a viable option. From my four months of "playing around" before buying I will subscribe to most professional publications- Pioneer (plasma) picture quality is currently the best. Back on track- When watching a full HD program the picture is stunning. However; if you are not watching an HD program, then the picture is fair. I had to upgrade my cable service substancially to get any HD networks- A hidden cost to remember. I also discovered not all cameras at sports events are HD. There is a dramatic (and very distracting) difference in picture quality during HD sporting events. I do not notice the "streaking" which some people claim to see when watching fast moving objects. Finally, there are a lot of "tweeks" (picture options) available in the XBR series. A lot of reviews list this as a "negative" or "unnessessary" feature. I completely disagree. It takes time to navigate the sub-menus and to cross-check your settings but once complete, the final picture is superb when compared to the default settings.
My complaints: I do not use the remote except to adjust the picture. Everything is done by my HD cable remote. Sony boasts about the "Floating Glass" Design. It's nice but it adds four inches to the width. That makes this a very big t.v. and (unless you mount it) you must be aware of the space needed to house it. Also, not to be redundant- but you must adjust nearly all picture settings to enjoy this t.v. Finally, this is a very expensive "toy." And like all electronics the price has dropped $299 since I bought it. Pay the extra $100 or $200 to ensure you can return it if you do not like it. READ the RETURN POLICIES because there are numerous restrictions and restocking fees at most wholesale electronic stores. Thanks for reading and good luck in your purchase.


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Your Better Off NOT Buying this.

I purchased mine back in 2007 on December 24th. A Christmas present to myself. By June of 2008, it began to show problems. By September 2009, I have a black hole sitting in my livingroom. To fix it, you have to replace the front panel at a cost of $1080.00. And Sony does not provide you any assistance at all. Your on your own. If you want Sony to replace it, you better buy the extended warranty otherwise you'll be sitting with a black hole in your room too.

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The Greatest Television Ever

This is the greatest television ever, just like the subject line of this review says. If it were possible to give "Six" stars, I would. Very pleased with this set - after six months of countless hours of viewing on all sorts of football, tv, movie circumstances. Great, great tv. Buy one, buy this one, and be very glad that you did. Only buy though, if you have the available $$$ for such a thing. Real great alternative is a Vizio, might not be the high-quality la-la of this one - but will save ya the dough, if thats your case. If you have it, and can spend it, spend it here on this model. The glass floating perimeter of the set never gets old to look at. Clean lines.

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Brilliant

I almost decided to buy a Samsung. My friend recomended this and after a demo I fell in love with this TV. This was replacement for OLD Mitshubisi HD1080 series.

Once I got the TV I hooked up my PS3 and ONKYO home theater and WOW!!!
The blu-ray movies are mind blowing. The PS3 games looks almost real like.

There is slight clouding issue as mentioned in several forms but that does not bother me at all. No issues while watching the TV or playing the games.

Two of my friends bought this TV after watching Blu-Ray movies in my setup. That says a lot about this TV.

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Sony does it all

I did months of research before I decided on the Sony XBR2. I wanted to find out if the higher price was worth it. It definitely is! The HD picture quality is amazing! It is almost three dimensional My set is 46" so it feels like I am looking out of my window at the action on the screen. Colors are beautiful and vivid! I find myself watching programs that I hate if they are in HD. Simulated surround sound is pretty good too, particularly in movies. I wish it had PIP especially at this price! It has a freeze picture option but it requires me to use the Sony remote vs the Comcast cable remote. My wife and I really like the floating appearance and the silver color...very elegant! Bottom line is that this is the best combination of quality, performance, good looks on the market today.

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1. 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel (1920x1080)
2. BRAVIA Engine 3 fully digital video processor
3. Motionflow 240Hz
4. Live Color Creation technology w/ WCG-CCFL backlight
5. USB to view photo/music/video

Editorial Review :

Experience powerful performance and superior design with the Sony BRAVIA XBR9 HDTV, featuring Motionflow 240Hz technology for maximum motion detail and clarity, plus broadband internet connectivity with built-in BRAVIA Internet Video1 capabilities that let you view select on-demand movies, TV shows, music and more, and even lets you personalize your entertainment experience by selecting and positioning widgets containing the latest news, weather, sports and more directly on your TV screen.

Customer Review :

5 Star Picture, 0 Star Reliabilty

Had this TV 3 days (not purchased from Amazon) and verticle RGB lines half the width of the screen developed. See my Customer Discussion/Forum post: "Sony Bravia(s) Verticle Lines Issue". I will not buy another Sony HDTV. Great picture (while it lasts), but WAY too much money invested in something that's gonna breakdown. See these reviews & pay attention to the times of most breakdowns:
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and/or read the 1 star reviews of the: Sony Bravia KDL32XBR4 before you purchase a Sony. 20 percent of the reviews were 1 star.



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Not a great TV

We got this TV at a great buy of 1700$ which included BD player and Home theater system, got carried away by the price, I switched my mind from Samsung B750 to buy this XBR9.I got this TV and plugged in my DirecTV and was watching for 2 days and it wasnt very impressive, sound is great but the picture looks grain or blurry. I try to change a lot of settings like Backlight, gamma and hue, so I made it a little better still it is not like awesome and impressive.On top of this the TV went blank and it wont come up until I plug the power out and power back in. I called SONY customer service and their service was great and filed as a defective TV and took it to the store and returned it and bought SAMSUNG B750.After booting up my Samsung, wow what a difference in Picture quality and you can see a 3D effect on the figures.Even the non HD chanels are better looking that sony HD channel.I made a right decision else I would have been stuck with this poor SONY TV and be regretting for that.If you are looking for a good picture quality to show yourself and your friends please dont buy this TV, then you will get mad everyday.

Pros : SONY Support, Sound,
Cons : Bad Picture Quality, Grains and no sharpness on the image, blurry

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Geeked out!

After significant soul-searching over what I wanted out of a TV, I could not be happier about my XBR9 purchase! As other reviewers have accurately said, the picture quality is simply outstanding. I have FiOS as a source, which is almost unfair, and has inspired envy from friends and family. The thin bezel makes it look as impressive when it's turned off as when it's on.

If I must offer some criticism, as other reviewers have mentioned, it would be the "glow" in the upper corners during pitch-black scenes. For those who are black-level geeks, this will almost certainly be a deal-breaker for you. I, however, am not. I prefer to enjoy sports and content with some degree of light/color to it, so it's a non-issue. Again, the quality and COLOR is mind-blowing! The 240Hz is money... I'm glad I didn't compromise on refresh rate, because I can clearly see the difference from 60Hz and even 120Hz LCD screens.

Admittedly, I didn't buy this TV thru Amazon, but I did a majority of my research here, so I feel justified leaving a review. I was lucky to find it on sale at a brick-and-mortar store for under $1500, so it was a no-brainer, but even at $1800 this is a heck of a deal. Point, click, ship!! You'll love it.



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THE BEST IN LCD SONY

Greetings.

Since his first check is the best thing sony could have created.

Thank you amazon for having the product and make my dreams come true.

To you my happiness and can see my movies in blu ray is better.

Keep going.


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Total entertainment!

I got this tv as part of a Bravia package... and WOW!

Everyone knows it has great picture. Let me focus on the real value add here...

The LAN port. It works awesome with Netflix instant queue. If that alone is not enough - it acts as a total media center when you have a server on your home network running windows media player 11+.

I can access my entire mp3 library with my remote control, and blast it out my 5.1 surround sound. They even add some visual candy on-screen while you listen. I can browse my plethora of digital photos and view them in clarity never before seen. I can watch recorded TV or other mpegs from my server PC.

This TV is now a priceless tool in enjoying the investments I have already made.

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1. A 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel provides optimum resolution from any HDTV source that delivers 1080p content
2. Advanced Contrast Enhancer (ACE) creates a dynamic contrast level of 40,000:1 to produce deep blacks in darker scenes and fine details in shadows
3. Motionflow 120Hz technology reduces judder and sharpens fast-moving images for a crisp, more natural picture
4. The BRAVIA Engine 2 fully digital video processor uses unique Sony technology to reduce visual noise, improve color, and sharpen overall image detail
5. Get versatile HD connection options with seven HD inputs, including four HDMI inputs (up to 1080/60p capable), HD component and combo inputs

Editorial Review :

For consumers who want an HDTV that keeps pace with fast-action movies, sports, and game play in a great size comes the Sony® BRAVIA® 32XBR9 Flat Panel HDTV. This great TV combines Full HD 1080p performance and Motionflow™ 120Hz technology in a compact size, great for a dorm room, bedroom, or even a kitchen. Motionflow 120Hz takes both high-definition and standard programming a step further by increasing sharpness and detail in fast-moving images for more fluid, natural motion. In addition, BRAVIA® 32XBR9 HDTVs use proprietary Image Blur Reduction technology to further enhance the picture for even better performance. The HDTVs also feature BRAVIA Engine™ 2, which uses exclusive Sony algorithms to reduce visual noise and sharpen and enhance an already-striking dynamic contrast ratio. Additionally, they include seven versatile HD connections to ensure you get impressive image quality from all your HD components. Take advantage of four HDMI™ inputs, component and composite inputs, and a PC input, as well as a USB input that lets you play audio files from USB storage devices, or connect a compatible camera to your HDTV for a quick and easy slide show. Sony knows your home theater set-up doesn't stop with your HDTV, which is why the BRAVIA 32XBR9 HDTVs are compatible with BRAVIA Link Modules -- including the BRAVIA Wireless Link, BRAVIA DVD Link, and BRAVIA Input Link Modules. The HDTVs also support BRAVIA Sync, so you can control all of your compatible devices with a single remote. And all BRAVIA HDTVs exceed ENERGY STAR® 3.0 requirements for in-use and stand-by power consumption, meaning you don't need a lot of power to get a lot of performance.

Customer Review :

Unexpected failure has me concerned

This is the third of four Sony LCD flat screen TV's that I have bought through Amazon in the past three or four years. The first was the KDL32-XBR4(excellent). The next was the KDL40-V4100(excellent). The next two have both been the KDL32-XBR9's(both with the latest software preloaded). Here is where the questions begin. The first of the two XBR9's has been in place about two months. Everything started out fine, but it has now developed a distorted line down the center of the screen. Almost impossible to watch program material that has fast moving lateral motion. Since this much time has pasted my only recourse seems to be to use Sony's direct replacement policy with a "repaired" set. My "new" is going to be replaced by an unknown quantity. The local warranty rep in this area is not very good, so I will have to give this a try. I have to admit that I knew going into this that it might happen, and it would be my responsibility to resolve service issues. However, I thought I was buying top of the line products that would avoid this potential problem. Now I am less certain of my choice, and very much concerned about how the second of the same series is going to fair.

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Its the new technology

I have bought this 32 inch xbr9 on blackfriday with a discount.
So it quality is perfect in every aspects, pixels, sound, quality of the screen.

But there is another issue, i do watch movies on my roommate's tv 1080hp 60hz so i could not understand the difference. If you are not a technology guy instead of buying 32 inch xbr9 1080p 120hz, go for 1080p 60hz 40 inch sony. (they both have the same price) You cannot understand the difference in between 120 and 60 hz.

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Great TV!

While looking at TV's at Costco, it was easy to see that Sony had the best picture. After living with the Sony Bravia 46" bought there, I decided on a 32" for my office. The picture is superb! The picture appears 12 seconds after pressing the On button. There are plug-ins galore on the back, more than the average person will ever need. The sound system lacks a desk rattling bass, which is fine with me. The speakers are more than adequate for a large room and sound is very clear at low volume. It took around 30 minutes for the initial Auto-Search of the available channels, and it ended up showing a number of digital channels I don't think I'm paying the cable company for. TV doesn't get any better than this!

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Sound & the Fury of HDTV


Excellent picture and sound quality. You must anchor TV to table stand if not wall mounting as it is light on its feet, sort to speak.
A child or pet could knock it down effortlessly if it's simply on a console table. It does have a pedestal base with pre-drilled holes
to screw into a base table. Still, it would be far better served to wall mount the set, if possible.
(SONY XBR 9 - 32")

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Bad experience with Amazon and J&R Electronics

Hello:

I had ordered this TV from J&R via Amazon on the day after Thanksgiving 2009. More than 10 days later the order was canceled by J&R stating that they were out of stock and all the while they were still advertising the TV on Amazon. As soon as I mentioned this to Amazon they took the advertisement off. Later amazon started selling the TV themselves. I asked Amazon (at least 4 to 5 times) if they could honor the transaction but to no avail. Later I contacted J&R and they offered to sell me the TV for the same price (as on the day after Thanksgiving). Again their Billing department gave me a hard time. When I got the TV I found that it had a big white cloud right in the middle. I called Sony and exchanged it for a new one. Considering the hassle I went through and the price I paid for a 32" TV, this was not at all a good experience.

The TV as such is great. This is my first LCD TV; the picture quality is just great! everything else is good or OK. I would recommend ordering the TV directly from Sony, they sell it at the same price!

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