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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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05.3D
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06.Viewing Effects
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07.Calibration
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08.Connectivity
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09.Remote Control
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10.Audio & Menus
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11.Multimedia & Internet
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12.Power Consumption
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13.Vs Samsung UN55C7000
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14.Vs Samsung UN46C8000
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15.Vs Panasonic TC-P50VT20
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16.Conclusion
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17.Series Comparison
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18.Photo Gallery
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19.Ratings & Specs
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20.Comments
Sony Bravia KDL-46HX800
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CalibrationViewing Effects
Several effective processing effects. Terrible viewing angle; terribly reflective screen.
Formats (10.00)
The Sony KDL-46HX800 is a native 1080p display, but it can display any NTSC signal, standard def and high def.
Viewing Angle (11.15)
The viewing angle on the Sony KDL-46HX800 is quite poor. It’s the worst of the 3D TVs we’ve looked at so far, though the Samsung UN46C8000 was close. The obvious winner here is the Panasonic TC-P50VT20 – no surprise, as it’s a plasma screen.
Reflectance (3.00)
The Sony KDL-46HX800 has a terribly reflective screen. And it’s not merely that the screen is reflective. The reflection itself is incredibly obnoxious. A single light source appears in perfect reflection, surrounded by 4 rainbow colored duplicates, like a fairy light brigade. The light doesn’t have to be reflected straight-on either. The 5-way reflection appears in a fairly generous viewing angle.
Video Processing (6.00)
The Sony KDL-46HX800 has several video processing features, some of which actually do some good. We liked the Motionflow setting for improves motion smoothness, though you’ll want to experiment with it, as it can cause aesthetically deleterious effects when watching some video.
| Setting | Claimed Function | Our Impression |
|---|---|---|
| Noise Reduction | Reduce repetitive random noise | As advertised. On it's highest setting, the difference is noticeable. |
| MPEG Noise Reduction | Reduce video compression noise | No discernible difference. |
| Motionflow | Refines moving images | Huge blur reduction when set to 'Standard.' Makes 24fps look unnaturally smooth. |
| CineMotion | Provides a more natural looking picture for film-based content | Reduces artifacting for 3:2 pulldown. |
| Black Corrector | Enhance the black in images for stronger contrast | Makes colors look slightly burned. |
| Adv. Contrast Enhancer | Automatically adjusts the contrast based on picture brightness | Makes lights slightly lighter and darks slightly darker. |
| LED Dynamic Control | Optimizes contrast by adjusting brightness in individual sections of the screen | 'Local dimming,' in common parlance. We could not see a huge benefit to this feature, as maintaining a consistent backlight level is less distracting than having it constantly change. |
| Clear White | Emphasizes whiteness of picture | No discernible difference. |
| Live Color | Improve the vividness of colors | Boosts saturation. |
| Other Models in the KDL-xxHX800 Series | |
|---|---|
| For more information on other models in this series, check our Series Comparison Page. | |
 Sony Bravia KDL-40HX800 40 in. |
 Sony Bravia KDL-55HX800 55 in. |
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