Anyone have a Sony SXRD? - Blu-ray Forum

vick vega · 10-26-2006, 02:16 PM

I was considering buying a sxrd tv next year anyone own one? If so how do you like it and can you compsre it to other tv's that are above 50''? Just wondering what the best 1080p tv to get next year.

JTK · 10-26-2006, 03:34 PM

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=3108

Get it.

$2500 MSRP for the 50 incher, for example, is incredible.

Pick the size you want, shop smart, and don't hesitate. I don't think you can do much better than these price/value/performance, quite frankly.

Unless you want to go into front projection, but that's a whole different animal altogether.

vick vega · 10-26-2006, 03:56 PM

I really don't have enough room for a projector sadly.

AV_Integrated · 10-26-2006, 04:44 PM

I've seen front projectors in rooms under 10' x 10' - but I don't know your setup so won't hijack...

I recommended to my brother one of the new 60" SXRDs and he says he loves it. He had his heart set on a 50" plasma until I dragged him through several stores and pointed out the distinct advantages that rear projection has that were clearly visible in all the store setups. SXRD just goes a step further with overall image quality, but I wouldn't go so far as to say it is much different than the best DLP models out there.

You can shop online to get some really good pricing. I know he bought from www.bestbuyplasma.com - which was NOT what I specifically recommended to him, but he just got from them anyway and it showed up without to much hassle.

Last year it was picked as product of the year by S&V Magazine. Or was it Home Theater magazine? Can't remember. Either way - good stuff!

dobyblue · 10-26-2006, 04:53 PM

The SXRD televisions really are amazing.
The 50" 1080p rear projection is only $2,399 direct from Sony, so no doubt you'll find it elsewhere as well and be able to knock that down by 10%
(It's only $1,899 at the bestbuyplasma link provided above - Zoinks!)
http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTE...ear_Projection
The 60" is the one I want.
http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTE...ear_Projection

vick vega · 10-26-2006, 05:05 PM

yeah I like the projection lcd's over plasma due to the fact of size,price,no burn in, and the fact that on projection lcd/dlp you can just replace the bulb instead of the whole freekin tv. I'll probably go w/ the 60 inch too I have a 55 inch grand wega 1080i right now w/the tv speakers on the side. I don't care about the tv speakers as I have my sound coming from my surround sound system. I got it from hhgregg like 2years ago. can't seem to find it. It looks like this w/the speakers on the side but I know it's not a sxrd cuz it is 1080i and has only 1 hdmi
http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTE...SKU=KDSR60XBR2

PeterTHX · 10-26-2006, 05:46 PM

Sony SXRD: buy it!

I have the KD-SR60XBR1. Some of the finest TV ever on that thing. Coupled with the Sony DVP-NS90V upconverting DVD player the temptation to hold off on Blu-ray until the PS3 is bearable.

The new model also comes in a 55", the Sony KDS55A2000.

PurpleAardvark · 10-27-2006, 01:37 AM

I agree buy it. While your at it feel free to buy me one.

Picture is really crisp. The new Sony LCD 1080p's are even better.

hyperdine · 10-27-2006, 03:17 AM

Absolutely! I just got the KDS-R60XBR2 about two weeks ago and it's incredible. You will not be disappointed. Sony just dropped the price by $500, but I'm sure you can find it cheaper elsewhere.

KenThompson · 11-17-2006, 08:26 PM

I'll be buying the 55 inch sxrd as soon as I can sell my present set. Every review I've read on the set was top notch. Check Sound and Vision for thier review. Perfect match for my Sony Blu Ray player if it ever shows up.

Blackraven · 11-22-2006, 01:17 PM

If you want your PS3 to show maximum quality on your TV, then wait for a newer model.

Newer SXRDs might have the HDMI 1.3 thing so if you want to go full blast on your PS3 experience (if you have one), I recommend that you wait a little while longer for newer TVs to come out.

PeterTHX · 11-22-2006, 06:34 PM

?

The newer SXRDs won't be out until September 2007 at the earliest. Maybe August.

HDMI 1.3 is irrelevant as far as HDTV or Blu-ray disc goes since the color bandwidth is limited to 8-10 bit. The ability to pass thru advanced audio codecs would also be useless to a TV.

Buy the SXRDs ***now***.

Jim L · 11-22-2006, 07:27 PM

I got mine about one month ago to enjoy with my Blu-ray player.

It is the best display I've ever had.

1080p
HDMI
no burn-in
no convergence issues
no rainbow effect
10,000:1 contrast ratio

And since the current year models have been out for a while there are some very competetive prices out there this time of year.

Monkey · 11-27-2006, 05:34 PM

Sears has the 60" SXRD (A2000) for $1999.99

Circuit City did have them for $1999.99 on the web yesterday and I ordered. Should be here tomorrow

Does anybody know if CC will negotiate warranty prices? Or what is the best thing to do with Extended Warranty's?

JTK · 11-27-2006, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monkey

Sears has the 60" SXRD for $1999.99

Circuit City did have them for $1999.99 on the web yesterday and I ordered. Should be here tomorrow

Does anybody know if CC will negotiate warranty prices? Or what is the best thing to do with Extended Warranty's?

They sure will. Go in there with documentation proving the price at the other store and they should match or exceed that price.

Extended Warranties? Use your instincts. I usually go for them on big ticket items if I see them reasonably priced like $40 for three years or something like that.

Monkey · 11-27-2006, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTK

They sure will. Go in there with documentation proving the price at the other store and they should match or exceed that price.

Extended Warranties? Use your instincts. I usually go for them on big ticket items if I see them reasonably priced like $40 for three years or something like that.

Well the reason I went with CC over sears was the lower listed extended warranty price to begin with. So I really don't have proof of a lower priced warranty.

How much off EW's have people been able to get off? I know it only cost a store like 10% from past experience.

JTK · 11-27-2006, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monkey

Well the reason I went with CC over sears was the lower listed extended warranty price to begin with. So I really don't have proof of a lower priced warranty.

How much off EW's have people been able to get off? I know it only cost a store like 10% from past experience.

If you're coming close to 10 percent of the item's price on an EW, you're paying too much for it.

That's kind of my general rule of thumb.

Monkey · 11-27-2006, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JTK

If you're coming close to 10 percent of the item's price on an EW, you're paying too much for it.

That's kind of my general rule of thumb.

Ok, that makes sense. I think it's $299 for 2 years or $549 for 4 years. I'm going to go to the local store and try to negotiate. I am worried about bulb life a little but then again I hear they aren't that expensive ($200-$300).

Maximus · 11-27-2006, 09:28 PM

Hi, I have a 46" X2000(XBR2 I think in the US), and I was wondering how this LCD compares to the SXRD range?

saljr · 11-27-2006, 09:55 PM

I heard that there better then DLP Tv. Available in the fourth quarter of 2007. I would like to SED monitors for PC.

10-26-2006, 02:16 PM	#1
vick vega Banned Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	Anyone have a Sony SXRD? I was considering buying a sxrd tv next year anyone own one? If so how do you like it and can you compsre it to other tv's that are above 50''? Just wondering what the best 1080p tv to get next year.

10-26-2006, 04:53 PM	#5
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	The SXRD televisions really are amazing. The 50" 1080p rear projection is only $2,399 direct from Sony, so no doubt you'll find it elsewhere as well and be able to knock that down by 10% (It's only $1,899 at the bestbuyplasma link provided above - Zoinks!) http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTE...ear_Projection The 60" is the one I want. http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTE...ear_Projection Last edited by dobyblue; 10-26-2006 at 04:55 PM.

10-26-2006, 05:05 PM	#6
vick vega Banned Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	yeah I like the projection lcd's over plasma due to the fact of size,price,no burn in, and the fact that on projection lcd/dlp you can just replace the bulb instead of the whole freekin tv. I'll probably go w/ the 60 inch too I have a 55 inch grand wega 1080i right now w/the tv speakers on the side. I don't care about the tv speakers as I have my sound coming from my surround sound system. I got it from hhgregg like 2years ago. can't seem to find it. It looks like this w/the speakers on the side but I know it's not a sxrd cuz it is 1080i and has only 1 hdmi http://www.sonystyle.com/is-bin/INTE...SKU=KDSR60XBR2 Last edited by vick vega; 10-26-2006 at 05:33 PM.

11-22-2006, 07:27 PM	#13
Jim L Special Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2006 Location:Myrtle Beach, SC Blu-ray reviews: 12 Trading Score:20	SXRD is highly recommended! I got mine about one month ago to enjoy with my Blu-ray player. It is the best display I've ever had. 1080p HDMI no burn-in no convergence issues no rainbow effect 10,000:1 contrast ratio And since the current year models have been out for a while there are some very competetive prices out there this time of year.

11-27-2006, 09:28 PM	#19
Maximus Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2006	Lcd Xbr Hi, I have a 46" X2000(XBR2 I think in the US), and I was wondering how this LCD compares to the SXRD range?

10-26-2006, 03:34 PM	#2
JTK Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2006 Location:www.blurayoasis.com	https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=3108 Get it. $2500 MSRP for the 50 incher, for example, is incredible. Pick the size you want, shop smart, and don't hesitate. I don't think you can do much better than these price/value/performance, quite frankly. Unless you want to go into front projection, but that's a whole different animal altogether.

10-26-2006, 03:56 PM	#3
vick vega Banned Member since:Apr 2006 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	I really don't have enough room for a projector sadly.

10-26-2006, 04:44 PM	#4
AV_Integrated Senior Member Member since:Jan 2005	I've seen front projectors in rooms under 10' x 10' - but I don't know your setup so won't hijack... I recommended to my brother one of the new 60" SXRDs and he says he loves it. He had his heart set on a 50" plasma until I dragged him through several stores and pointed out the distinct advantages that rear projection has that were clearly visible in all the store setups. SXRD just goes a step further with overall image quality, but I wouldn't go so far as to say it is much different than the best DLP models out there. You can shop online to get some really good pricing. I know he bought from www.bestbuyplasma.com - which was NOT what I specifically recommended to him, but he just got from them anyway and it showed up without to much hassle. Last year it was picked as product of the year by S&V Magazine. Or was it Home Theater magazine? Can't remember. Either way - good stuff!

10-26-2006, 05:46 PM	#7
PeterTHX Banned Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Blu-ray collection:563 Trading Score:14	Sony SXRD: buy it! I have the KD-SR60XBR1. Some of the finest TV ever on that thing. Coupled with the Sony DVP-NS90V upconverting DVD player the temptation to hold off on Blu-ray until the PS3 is bearable. The new model also comes in a 55", the Sony KDS55A2000.

10-27-2006, 01:37 AM	#8
PurpleAardvark Active Member Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Cross Plains, WI	I agree buy it. While your at it feel free to buy me one. Picture is really crisp. The new Sony LCD 1080p's are even better.

10-27-2006, 03:17 AM	#9
hyperdine Senior Member Member since:Sep 2006	Absolutely! I just got the KDS-R60XBR2 about two weeks ago and it's incredible. You will not be disappointed. Sony just dropped the price by $500, but I'm sure you can find it cheaper elsewhere.

11-17-2006, 08:26 PM	#10
KenThompson Power Member Member since:Sep 2006 Location:B.C. Canada	I'll be buying the 55 inch sxrd as soon as I can sell my present set. Every review I've read on the set was top notch. Check Sound and Vision for thier review. Perfect match for my Sony Blu Ray player if it ever shows up.

11-22-2006, 01:17 PM	#11
Blackraven Expert Member Member since:Jan 2005 Location:Makati, Philippines	If you want your PS3 to show maximum quality on your TV, then wait for a newer model. Newer SXRDs might have the HDMI 1.3 thing so if you want to go full blast on your PS3 experience (if you have one), I recommend that you wait a little while longer for newer TVs to come out.

11-22-2006, 06:34 PM	#12
PeterTHX Banned Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Blu-ray collection:563 Trading Score:14	? The newer SXRDs won't be out until September 2007 at the earliest. Maybe August. HDMI 1.3 is irrelevant as far as HDTV or Blu-ray disc goes since the color bandwidth is limited to 8-10 bit. The ability to pass thru advanced audio codecs would also be useless to a TV. Buy the SXRDs *now*.

11-27-2006, 05:34 PM	#14
Monkey Blu-ray Knight Member since:Sep 2006 Trading Score:31	Sears has the 60" SXRD (A2000) for $1999.99 Circuit City did have them for $1999.99 on the web yesterday and I ordered. Should be here tomorrow Does anybody know if CC will negotiate warranty prices? Or what is the best thing to do with Extended Warranty's?

11-27-2006, 09:55 PM	#20
saljr Active Member Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Stockton,California	Wait-SED-Surface-conduction Electron-emitter Display. I heard that there better then DLP Tv. Available in the fourth quarter of 2007. I would like to SED monitors for PC.

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