Sony Bravia KDL-52V5100 LCD HDTV Review - Audio

Audio Summary
• Good audio quality from the on-tv speakers • Simulated surround sound mode not as good as real surround sound speakers • Maximum volume of 81.1 decibels
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Sound Quality (6.5)

The Sony Bravia KDL-52V5100's speakers produce very good audio quality for television speakers. We found the audio to be clear and rich with plenty of detail. There are four audio modes available: Dynamic, Standard, Clear Voice and Custom and you also have the option to set the Treble, Bass and Balance independantly. We were very happy with the KDL-52V5100's audio quality.

Surround Sound (4.5)

As with most HDTVs the Sony Bravia KDL-52V5100 offers a simulated surround sound mode, and as is the case with most HDTVs it does not produce anything close to the sound quality of even a cheap set of real surround sound speakers. That said the feature does make the audio deeper and richer, so it may be of use to some. If you want a real surround sound experience, however, you'll need to invest in a separate speaker system.

Maximum Volume (8.11)

The Sony Bravia KDL-52V5100 speaker's maximum volume topped out at 81.1 decibels, which is just about average for an HDTV. This should be plenty loud enough for almost anyone, in fact we doubt that anyone will be tempted to explore the higher ranges of that maximum volume. Below you can see how the maximum volume compares to several other models we've reviewed.