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nothing.sound · 03-12-2009, 09:10 PM

I have an oppurtunity to get a sony bravia kdl52v4100. It comes with the sony 550 blu ray player for an extra hundred.

But they are also selling the kdl52s4100 for the same price without the blu ray player. So my question is, what is the difference between the s model and the v model.

Also I have a 42 panny plasma right now. Is this t.v. going to be a major downgrade. ? Thanks

Fors* · 03-12-2009, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by nothing.sound

I have an oppurtunity to get a sony bravia kdl52v4100. It comes with the sony 550 blu ray player for an extra hundred.

But they are also selling the kdl52s4100 for the same price without the blu ray player. So my question is, what is the difference between the s model and the v model.

Also I have a 42 panny plasma right now. Is this t.v. going to be a major downgrade. ? Thanks

From what I can tell, the V series has 4 HDMI ports as compared to 3 for the S series. Also, the V series has a contrast ratio of 25,000 to 1, while the S series is only 3,000 to 1. The S series does not use the Sony Bravia engine, but the V series does. The V series also uses Sony's 60 hz motionflow technology, but the S series does not. With this info, the V series is your better TV. To get a free blu-ray player with the V series makes this a no-brainer in my opinion.

Rob J in WNY · 03-12-2009, 10:10 PM

Hands down, the Sony V series is a much better TV than the S series, from features to chassis appearance (latter IMHO), and with the Sony BDP-S550 (which Sony is phasing out at this time) for the extra hundred is an excellent deal, since this player is typically selling for around $300 to $350 by itself nowadays - it's a very good player, too.

You would not be doing any favors for yourself to buy the S series over the V, and the 550 BD player for cheap deal just makes it sweeter.

FYI, the W series Sonys will have the 120Hz panel, if you are so inclined (check your pricing/deals).

sokrman14 · 03-12-2009, 10:12 PM

Hands down do the V series with the S550 player!! Great deal for that

nothing.sound · 03-13-2009, 09:08 PM

Hey guys I pulled the trigger on this deal.

sony v series 52kdl4100 , with a sony 550 blu ray player for 1999.00 before taxes and shipping.

The price is high but that's what we have to put up with here in canada, The blu-ray player justifies it somewhat. But This t.v. is going in my new theatre room that is almost completed. Just waiting on carpet now. I can't wait to post pictures. I hope it's on par with my panny 42pz85u. I'm kind of worried about the blacks on this new set. Anyways I'll fire it up when it gets delivered.

Does anyone know how the special delivery works with future shop. I thought they would have called or e-mailed to arrange a time. All I got so far was a confirmation e-mail of my order.

steve1971 · 03-13-2009, 09:09 PM

Easy answer for you: Get the V series. And to top it off you get a free blu ray player with it? Its a no brainer if you ask me!

Rob J in WNY · 03-13-2009, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by steve1971

Easy answer for you: Get the V series. And to top it off you get a free blu ray player with it? Its a no brainer if you ask me!

He already did!

steve1971 · 03-14-2009, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob J in WNY

He already did!

Cool!!!!!

nothing.sound · 03-14-2009, 11:03 PM

k I just got an e-mail. It's coming on wednesday between 12 and 6. I can't even get it fired up though because it's going in my theatre room in the basement we still have to install the carpet. I guess I will open it and have a look at it just to make sure there are no problems, but than it has to go back in the box for a week or two. I hope the 8 ms respons time isn't a killer for me. My old sharp had 4ms, and my panny plasma has no motion blur at all.

Chevypower · 03-15-2009, 12:22 AM

The V4100 produces great images, it's pretty good with the backlighting and black levels, also the skin tones look good, my only complaint with it is the motion blur, so i would go V5200, W4100, W5200 or higher (with the 120Hz). S4100 has Bravia Engine 1, V series has Bravia Engine 2, and i think W5100 will have Bravia Engine 3.

steve1971 · 03-15-2009, 04:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Chevypower

The V4100 produces great images, it's pretty good with the backlighting and black levels, also the skin tones look good, my only complaint with it is the motion blur, so i would go V5200, W4100, W5200 or higher (with the 120Hz). S4100 has Bravia Engine 1, V series has Bravia Engine 2, and i think W5100 will have Bravia Engine 3.

Hey Chev,

I agree with you on everything you said regaurding the V4100 except for the motion blur. To me its barely noticeable except if you really study it hard enough and if you really have what they call a trained eye for that kind of thing. I almost sold it to get the Sony W series or the Samsung series 6 tv's and now I am glad I didnt. I dont think spending the extra cash for 120hz justifies it. Of course thats just me and my opinion.

nothing.sound · 03-21-2009, 04:11 PM

hey guys here is my new t.v. in the box. It has to sit here for a week or two until my room is done. You can check out the progress in my John's soon to be thread in the gallerie section.

SDBlu · 03-21-2009, 05:07 PM

Congrats!! Sony TV's Rock!

Bluubyu · 03-21-2009, 09:46 PM

Nice box!!

Congrats on the purchase!

Fors* · 03-21-2009, 09:55 PM

Now that's a nice pic! Congrats and glad to see you went with the V series!

BluAddixx · 03-23-2009, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by steve1971

Hey Chev,

I agree with you on everything you said regaurding the V4100 except for the motion blur. To me its barely noticeable except if you really study it hard enough and if you really have what they call a trained eye for that kind of thing. I almost sold it to get the Sony W series or the Samsung series 6 tv's and now I am glad I didnt. I dont think spending the extra cash for 120hz justifies it. Of course thats just me and my opinion.

You and I have the exact same TV. And as far as I can tell, the images have been flawless. Even when watching fast action sequences. And the thing is, I have it hooked up to my PS3 where I have 24fps enabled. To this day, I cant for the life of me see any motion blur. Any distortion. And I just last week ordered the update for the set. So I know that I will only be more satisfied with this fine set

steve1971 · 03-24-2009, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by nothing.sound

hey guys here is my new t.v. in the box. It has to sit here for a week or two until my room is done. You can check out the progress in my John's soon to be thread in the gallerie section.

Enjoy dude. I have the 46inch V4100 and even though yours is a tad bigger then mine I know you will love it. The Sony V4100 series are excellent HD tv's.

Congrats and cant wait to see it out of the box and all set up.

steve1971 · 03-24-2009, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by BluAddixx

You and I have the exact same TV. And as far as I can tell, the images have been flawless. Even when watching fast action sequences. And the thing is, I have it hooked up to my PS3 where I have 24fps enabled. To this day, I cant for the life of me see any motion blur. Any distortion. And I just last week ordered the update for the set. So I know that I will only be more satisfied with this fine set

The update makes the tv better then it was before.

nothing.sound · 03-24-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by BluAddixx

You and I have the exact same TV. And as far as I can tell, the images have been flawless. Even when watching fast action sequences. And the thing is, I have it hooked up to my PS3 where I have 24fps enabled. To this day, I cant for the life of me see any motion blur. Any distortion. And I just last week ordered the update for the set. So I know that I will only be more satisfied with this fine set

Do you mean a firmware update? If so where and how do I get it. Thanks

BluAddixx · 03-24-2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by nothing.sound

Do you mean a firmware update? If so where and how do I get it. Thanks

Yup!

Heres the link!

http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/new...00&news_id=273

03-12-2009, 09:10 PM	#1
nothing.sound Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:64 Blu-ray collection:432	really quick question on sony's! I have an oppurtunity to get a sony bravia kdl52v4100. It comes with the sony 550 blu ray player for an extra hundred. But they are also selling the kdl52s4100 for the same price without the blu ray player. So my question is, what is the difference between the s model and the v model. Also I have a 42 panny plasma right now. Is this t.v. going to be a major downgrade. ? Thanks

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03-12-2009, 10:10 PM	#3
Rob J in WNY Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:'Western' N.Y. State (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:486 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Hands down, the Sony V series is a much better TV than the S series, from features to chassis appearance (latter IMHO), and with the Sony BDP-S550 (which Sony is phasing out at this time) for the extra hundred is an excellent deal, since this player is typically selling for around $300 to $350 by itself nowadays - it's a very good player, too. You would not be doing any favors for yourself to buy the S series over the V, and the 550 BD player for cheap deal just makes it sweeter. FYI, the W series Sonys will have the 120Hz panel, if you are so inclined (check your pricing/deals).

03-12-2009, 10:12 PM	#4
sokrman14 Special Member Member since:Mar 2006 Location:Omaha, NE Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:32 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Hands down do the V series with the S550 player!! Great deal for that

03-13-2009, 09:08 PM	#5
nothing.sound Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:64 Blu-ray collection:432	Hey guys I pulled the trigger on this deal. sony v series 52kdl4100 , with a sony 550 blu ray player for 1999.00 before taxes and shipping. The price is high but that's what we have to put up with here in canada, The blu-ray player justifies it somewhat. But This t.v. is going in my new theatre room that is almost completed. Just waiting on carpet now. I can't wait to post pictures. I hope it's on par with my panny 42pz85u. I'm kind of worried about the blacks on this new set. Anyways I'll fire it up when it gets delivered. Does anyone know how the special delivery works with future shop. I thought they would have called or e-mailed to arrange a time. All I got so far was a confirmation e-mail of my order.

03-13-2009, 09:09 PM	#6
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	Easy answer for you: Get the V series. And to top it off you get a free blu ray player with it? Its a no brainer if you ask me!

03-14-2009, 11:03 PM	#9
nothing.sound Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:64 Blu-ray collection:432	k I just got an e-mail. It's coming on wednesday between 12 and 6. I can't even get it fired up though because it's going in my theatre room in the basement we still have to install the carpet. I guess I will open it and have a look at it just to make sure there are no problems, but than it has to go back in the box for a week or two. I hope the 8 ms respons time isn't a killer for me. My old sharp had 4ms, and my panny plasma has no motion blur at all.

03-15-2009, 12:22 AM	#10
Chevypower Special Member Member since:Feb 2008	The V4100 produces great images, it's pretty good with the backlighting and black levels, also the skin tones look good, my only complaint with it is the motion blur, so i would go V5200, W4100, W5200 or higher (with the 120Hz). S4100 has Bravia Engine 1, V series has Bravia Engine 2, and i think W5100 will have Bravia Engine 3.

03-21-2009, 04:11 PM	#12
nothing.sound Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Home Theater Gallery:16 4K collection:64 Blu-ray collection:432	hey guys here is my new t.v. in the box. It has to sit here for a week or two until my room is done. You can check out the progress in my John's soon to be thread in the gallerie section.

03-21-2009, 05:07 PM	#13
SDBlu Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:So Cal Blu-ray collection:171	Congrats!! Sony TV's Rock!

03-21-2009, 09:46 PM	#14
Bluubyu Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Scottsdale, Arizona Home Theater Gallery:3 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:208	Nice box!! Congrats on the purchase!

03-21-2009, 09:55 PM	#15
Fors* Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pottstown, PA Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:11	Now that's a nice pic! Congrats and glad to see you went with the V series!

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