Sony KDL-46Z4100/B - Blu-ray Forum

dzirkelb · 01-22-2009, 09:07 PM

I was looking at this TV at best buy and I really liked the picture of it. How does everyone else rate this TV? Or, is there something better out there for around the 1500 dollar range for a 46 inch?

callas01 · 01-22-2009, 10:02 PM

If you can get that for $1500, that is a really good deal. Its counter part would be like a Samsung 46" 650 series.

kabukijoe · 01-22-2009, 10:15 PM

From what I've seen, it is an amazing tv, and the specs seem to be the same as the xbr's with 1080p, 120hz, 10 bit color and all... and if you can find it with the $1500 price tag (which I beleive you can still find on amazon) I would go for it.

dzirkelb · 01-22-2009, 10:26 PM

coolness, I will probably pick one up in the next month or so, thanks guys

ObiTrentKenobi · 01-22-2009, 11:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dzirkelb

I was looking at this TV at best buy and I really liked the picture of it. How does everyone else rate this TV? Or, is there something better out there for around the 1500 dollar range for a 46 inch?

I've got the 42" sony equivelant to this (just 1 size down), and it's freaking amazing!!!

yyyiiikes · 01-23-2009, 12:43 AM

The feedback on this TV is very positive after the "sparkle" defect has been corrected through a Firmware release in September. I would hope that all new sets have this or later versions at this point in time.

This model lacks the deep color feature which is present in the XBR line. However, the form factor of this set is less than 3 inches which no other Sony set can match (XBR6 and other sets are around 5" depth I believe).

There are several technical differences between the "Z" and the "V" series and you can search for a comparison matrix to list all of these.

kev.s.lim · 01-23-2009, 07:56 AM

No "sparkle" defect on mine. I got the Z 40" for $1500 so I think you're getting a great deal!

Snowball · 01-24-2009, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dzirkelb

I was looking at this TV at best buy and I really liked the picture of it. How does everyone else rate this TV? Or, is there something better out there for around the 1500 dollar range for a 46 inch?

I bought thisTV from Amazon for 1459.99 46 inch, received 40.00 rebate delivery did not do white glove service. On a scale 1-10 TV gets a 9. Sound for the tv is ok. The pitchure is mindblowing in HD and Blu Ray. Have mine hooked up to a pioneer 94 receiver and pioneer 51FD blu ray player, with 5.1 boston acoustic mc 130 with sub. You won't be sorry buying this tv.

goodtricks · 01-28-2009, 08:48 PM

seriously considering picking one of these up this weekend.....

goodtricks · 01-28-2009, 08:53 PM

has anyone had the tilt effect that people are talking about on amazon?

owa · 01-28-2009, 09:36 PM

A friend of mine just got one of these recently and is happy with it. We didn't setup the blu-ray player while I was there but the HD cable content looked good.

Snowball · 01-30-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by goodtricks

has anyone had the tilt effect that people are talking about on amazon?

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Originally Posted by goodtricks

seriously considering picking one of these up this weekend.....

What is tilt effect?

steve1971 · 01-31-2009, 02:17 PM

Seen one of these at CC and I did love the pic quality, it was superb. My only complaint is that the design was very basic which means it has no "looks" to it at all. But it may not be an eye catcher but the pic quality like I said is excellent.

goodtricks · 02-01-2009, 12:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Snowball

What is tilt effect?

I was reading in the discussion section on the amazon page for this that all these people were having problems with the stands on the tv they bought. It was noticeably tilted forward...wasn't sure if anyone had had the same issues with theres

goodtricks · 02-01-2009, 06:28 PM

we'll see i just picked mine up.

kev.s.lim · 02-01-2009, 07:45 PM

I don't think this tilt effect affects the 40" version. At least not with mine.

mmunro2003 · 02-02-2009, 03:30 PM

only seen it on the 40 inch also

goodtricks · 02-03-2009, 02:57 PM

I have set mine up (looks amazing by the way) but there is little to no tilt on the 46"...........LOVE IT!

yyyiiikes · 02-05-2009, 03:14 AM

Congratulations!

Let us know how it goes after you have put some hours on it. How is the off angle viewing by the way?

Enjoy your new set!

01-22-2009, 09:07 PM	#1
dzirkelb Active Member Member since:Jan 2009	Sony KDL-46Z4100/B I was looking at this TV at best buy and I really liked the picture of it. How does everyone else rate this TV? Or, is there something better out there for around the 1500 dollar range for a 46 inch?

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callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	If you can get that for $1500, that is a really good deal. Its counter part would be like a Samsung 46" 650 series.

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kabukijoe Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:NY Blu-ray collection:115	From what I've seen, it is an amazing tv, and the specs seem to be the same as the xbr's with 1080p, 120hz, 10 bit color and all... and if you can find it with the $1500 price tag (which I beleive you can still find on amazon) I would go for it.

01-22-2009, 10:26 PM	#4
dzirkelb Active Member Member since:Jan 2009	coolness, I will probably pick one up in the next month or so, thanks guys

01-23-2009, 12:43 AM	#6
yyyiiikes Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Austin, TX	The feedback on this TV is very positive after the "sparkle" defect has been corrected through a Firmware release in September. I would hope that all new sets have this or later versions at this point in time. This model lacks the deep color feature which is present in the XBR line. However, the form factor of this set is less than 3 inches which no other Sony set can match (XBR6 and other sets are around 5" depth I believe). There are several technical differences between the "Z" and the "V" series and you can search for a comparison matrix to list all of these.

01-23-2009, 07:56 AM	#7
kev.s.lim Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Sacramento, CA Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:21	No "sparkle" defect on mine. I got the Z 40" for $1500 so I think you're getting a great deal!

01-28-2009, 08:48 PM	#9
goodtricks Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Boston, MA 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1	seriously considering picking one of these up this weekend.....

01-28-2009, 08:53 PM	#10
goodtricks Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Boston, MA 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1	has anyone had the tilt effect that people are talking about on amazon?

01-28-2009, 09:36 PM	#11
owa Blu-ray Knight Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 96	A friend of mine just got one of these recently and is happy with it. We didn't setup the blu-ray player while I was there but the HD cable content looked good.

01-31-2009, 02:17 PM	#13
steve1971 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Saint Paul Minnesota. 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:352 Blu-ray reviews: 119 Trading Score:1	Seen one of these at CC and I did love the pic quality, it was superb. My only complaint is that the design was very basic which means it has no "looks" to it at all. But it may not be an eye catcher but the pic quality like I said is excellent.

02-01-2009, 06:28 PM	#15
goodtricks Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Boston, MA 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1	we'll see i just picked mine up.

02-01-2009, 07:45 PM	#16
kev.s.lim Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Sacramento, CA Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:21	I don't think this tilt effect affects the 40" version. At least not with mine.

02-02-2009, 03:30 PM	#17
mmunro2003 Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:139 Blu-ray reviews:2	only seen it on the 40 inch also

02-03-2009, 02:57 PM	#18
goodtricks Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Boston, MA 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1	I have set mine up (looks amazing by the way) but there is little to no tilt on the 46"...........LOVE IT!

02-05-2009, 03:14 AM	#19
yyyiiikes Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Austin, TX	Congratulations! Let us know how it goes after you have put some hours on it. How is the off angle viewing by the way? Enjoy your new set!

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