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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
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Blacks & Whites
Tour & Design Summary
• Clear plastic bezel is attractive
• Controls and lights in the bottom right corner are distracting
Front
On the front of the LG 37LH55 you will find four indicator lights, including the Sony logo, which lights up.
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Back
On the back of the KDL-52XBR9 you find the ports, located on the right side when facing the back. For information about the ports on the back of the Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR9 see our Connectivity section.
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Sides
On the left side of the Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR9 you will find a selection of ports. On the right side you will find the on-tv controls. For information about the ports on the side of the Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR9 see our Connectivity section.
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Stand/Mount
The Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR9 doesn't require any assembly, and unfortunately it doesn't swivel either.
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Controls
The on tv controls are found on the right side of the Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR9.
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Remote Control
The Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR9 is similar to remotes we've seen from other Sony HDTVs.
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In The Box (6.0)
You get the usual selection of acessories in the box with the KDL-52XBR9: the remote, two manuals (a quick start guide and the operation guide), plus a handful of other bits of paperwork. Missing, though, is a HDMI cable.
Aesthetics (7.0)
The KDL52XBR9 has a clean, understated look. Our only real complaint is the three indicator lights in the bottom right corner, which are somewhat distracting.
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