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Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR9 LCD HDTV Review - Series Comparison

By Richard Baguley
Published on June 30, 2009
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Intro	Tour & Design
Blacks & Whites	Color Accuracy
Motion	Viewing Effects
Calibration	Remote Control
Connectivity	Audio & Menus
Formats & Media	Power Consumption
Vs Sony KDL52V5100	Vs Samsung UN46B6000
Vs Vizio VF550XVT	Conclusion
Series Comparison	Ratings & Specs

Series Comparison Summary
• Flagship Sony Lineup • 240 Hz Refresh Rate • Ethernet Port on all but 32-inch models • Extensive internet services
	Conclusion & Comparisons	Page 15 of 18	Ratings & Specs

XBR9 Series

The Bravia XBR9 series is the flagship line of Sony's range, with models ranging from 32 inches up to the 52 inch one that we looked at. All of the models in this line use cold calthode florescent (CCFL) backlights, although some models in the similar XBR8 line offer LED backlights.

	Other Models in the XBR9 Series
	Size	Price	Type	Format	Connectivity	Other Features
Bravia KDL-32XBR9	32	$1000	LCD	1080p	• 4 HDMI • 2 Component • 1 Composite • 1 Digital Audio • 0 Ethernet	• Motionflow 120Hz • Full HD • USB • Light Sensor adapts brightness for ambient lighting
Bravia KDL-40XBR9	40	$2000	LCD	1080p	• 4 HDMI • 2 Component • 1 Composite • 1 Digital Audio • 1 Ethernet	• Motionflow 240Hz • Full HD • Bravia Internet Video • Yahoo! Widgets • USB
Bravia KDL-46XBR9	46	$2500	LCD	1080p	• 4 HDMI • 2 Component • 1 Composite • 1 Digital Audio • 1 Ethernet	• Motionflow 240Hz • Full HD • Bravia Internet Video • Yahoo! Widgets • USB
Bravia KDL-52XBR9	46	$2500	LCD	1080p	• 4 HDMI • 2 Component • 1 Composite • 1 Digital Audio • 1 Ethernet	• Motionflow 240Hz • Full HD • Bravia Internet Video • Yahoo! Widgets • USB

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