Runco CX-46HD LCD Or Sony XBR 9

[School]

Runco Price tag of around 6k. Is it worth it?


The CX-46HD LCD display produces spectacular high-definition images in the highest resolution available, 1920 x 1080 (1080p). Features include removable integrated stereo speakers that blend perfectly with our stylish industrial design, and digital audio outputs for direct connection from the integrated ATSC tuner to a surround sound audio system.

Native Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (16:9 Native Aspect Ratio)
Multiple Aspect Ratios with VirtualWide™ Mode
Less than 4 inches thin
Two HDMI Inputs with High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)
Built-in HDTV Tuner
Exceptional detail and artifact-free video enhancement
Runco video processing with 3:2 film detection circuitry
Optical and coaxial digital audio outputs from the terrestrial ATSC tuner for direct connection to a surround sound audio system


Runco presents the Crystal Series CX-46HD LCD Flat Panel Display, perfect for those who demand our award-winning flat panel performance along with advanced LCD technology and lightweight design. Its spectacular 1080p resolution is the highest available and with a large 46" diagonal image it is ideal for placement in a wide variety of rooms.

The Crystal Series CX-46HD LCD Display incorporate our superb Vivix™ digital video processing to produce outstanding picture quality with a wide range of both standard and high definition source material. In addition, the handsome, gloss black-finish television is engineered with ISF™ calibration standards for the purest video performance.

The CX-46HD LCD Display also features a built-in ATSC tuner that receives terrestrial DTV broadcasts, in addition to an advanced, 185 channel, cable-ready NTSC stereo tuner. It offers PIP, PBP, closed captioning, Parental Control (V-Chip) functionality and multi-language support.

The display includes an integrated stereo audio system incorporating surround sound technology with two-way removable speakers placed below the screen and generous power amplification.

The advanced TFT active-matrix LCD display panel offers 1920 x 1080 resolution, the highest available, and includes Runco’s discrete aspect ratio control with VirtualWide™ mode to fill the 16:9 screen with standard 4:3 images without loss of picture quality. Also included are discrete source, aspect ratio and power selection and an RS-232 interface for whole-house or automated control system integration.

The Crystal Series CX-46HD LCD Display is multimedia ready, with simple computer connections making gaming, internet browsing and other computer activities quick and easy.

[langn08]

Don't waste your money, get the XBR9

[kpkelley]

That's a lot to pay for a 60hz LCD.

Go for the Sony or perhaps you can look at a plasma display instead. Heck, for that money you could go for a JVC RS10

[FusionGuy]

Save some coin and go with the Sony for sure.

[jonesyg27]

If my TV wasn't only 2 years old and I could convince the wife, I would get the XBR9. I've stopped looking at it because I was drooling too much. If only I could arrange a meeting between a bowling ball and my TV...