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Introduction
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01.Tour & Design
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02.Blacks & Whites
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03.Color Accuracy
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04.Motion
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05.Viewing Effects
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06.Calibration
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07.Remote Control
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08.Connectivity
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09.Audio & Menus
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10.Formats & Media
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11.Power Consumption
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12.Vs Sony KDL52V5100
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13.Vs Samsung UN46B6000
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14.Vs Vizio VF550XVT
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15.Conclusion
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16.Series Comparison
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17.Ratings & Specs
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18.Comments
Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR9
This review is organized into 18 pages
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Tour & Design
Introduction
The Bravia KDL-52XBR9 is the top of the line in the XBR range from Sony; this 52-inch LCD HDTV had the best performance we’ve ever seen in many of our tests, including the deepest blacks and brightest whites. Plus, it includes support for Yahoo widgets and can stream video from a number of sources (including YouTube and Amazon video). But while it has excellent performance, the price is less than excellent; at about $2500, it’s at the high end of the price range for this size.
Comparisons
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Editorial Note: This is a review of the Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR9. Test results are for this model, but should indicate the general performance of other sizes in the KDL-xxXBR9 series. The KDL-xxXBR9 series includes the following models: KDL-32XBR9, KDL-40XBR9, KDL-46XBR9 and KDL-52XBR9. Read here for more details on series differences.
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Tour & Design
Photos of the Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR9 Read More... |
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Blacks & Whites
Very dark blacks, very bright whites. Read More... |
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Color Accuracy
Whites stay constant. Color gamut is inaccurate. Read More... |
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Motion
Smooth, detailed motion. Read More... |
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Viewing Effects
Screen doesn't show reflections. Poor viewing angle. Read More... |
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Calibration
Learn about the calibration settings for the Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR9 Read More... |
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Remote Control
Fits nicely in the hand. Channel and volume buttons are poorly placed. Read More... |
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Connectivity
Plenty of HDMI ports. Cables will protrude from back. Read More... |
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Audio & Menus
Plenty of volume and good quality. Not as good as a dedicated surround sound system. Read More... |
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Formats & Media
Supports full 1080p. Doesn't work with some video formats. Read More... |
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Power Consumption
Would use about $34 worth of electricity over the year. Can get more expensive if you crank up the brightness. Read More... |
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Vs Sony KDL52V5100
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Vs Samsung UN46B6000
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Vs Vizio VF550XVT
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Conclusion
Read our final conclusion of the Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR9. Read More... |
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Series Comparison
Read about the difference between the models in the KDL-xxXBR9 series Read More... |
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Ratings & Specs
See all the scores for the Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR9. Read More... |
Part 18
Comments
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