Sony XBR2 - Blu-ray Forum

ellldiablo · 09-02-2007, 03:26 AM

I just would like to know the opinion of some owners of the Sony XBR2 tv. I have read many reviews of the uneven backlighting on this set and i have the oppertunity to pick one up for $1,000. is the uneven backlighting a big issue on this set or any other downfalls? any thoughts?

The Guardian · 09-02-2007, 03:36 AM

I have a similar set, from the same time but a lower model number .. the backlighting is a little uneven, but the ONLY time you notice is if the entire screen is one dark colour... and stays like that for a while...

I've never noticed it during an actual movie, usually only when going through setup options or some kind of static screen like that.

For $1000 I'd grab it in an instant.... assuming good condition of course!

bmr76 · 09-02-2007, 03:48 AM

the clouding was a problem, only if youre looking for it. Youll love the set.

richard lichtenfelt · 09-02-2007, 04:28 AM

Can't go wrong with Sony or Samsung. Samsung makes the screens that Sony lcd tvs use. These two are the best except perhaps for the Pioneer Pro plasma which costs about 5 times as much and uses quite a bit more electricity.

ArkGuy · 09-02-2007, 04:49 AM

The 60" XBR2 has consistently been in cnet.com's top 5 regardless of type, since it came out. I got one in March and it's been fantastic. Kinda big, though, with those speakers. But a stunning picture.

russ · 09-02-2007, 04:59 AM

I have a 40" xbr2 and will say that yes, there is some clouding when the entire screen is dark, but if you turn the backlight down from max to like 7, it is minimized.

09-02-2007, 03:26 AM	#1
ellldiablo Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:68 Blu-ray reviews: 1	Sony XBR2 I just would like to know the opinion of some owners of the Sony XBR2 tv. I have read many reviews of the uneven backlighting on this set and i have the oppertunity to pick one up for $1,000. is the uneven backlighting a big issue on this set or any other downfalls? any thoughts?

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09-02-2007, 03:36 AM	#2
The Guardian Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Kitchener, ON Blu-ray collection:9 Trading Score:1	I have a similar set, from the same time but a lower model number .. the backlighting is a little uneven, but the ONLY time you notice is if the entire screen is one dark colour... and stays like that for a while... I've never noticed it during an actual movie, usually only when going through setup options or some kind of static screen like that. For $1000 I'd grab it in an instant.... assuming good condition of course!

09-02-2007, 03:48 AM	#3
bmr76 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	the clouding was a problem, only if youre looking for it. Youll love the set.

09-02-2007, 04:28 AM	#4
richard lichtenfelt Power Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:I'm not drunk, I'm just tired cause I been up all night drinking. Blu-ray reviews:3	Can't go wrong with Sony or Samsung. Samsung makes the screens that Sony lcd tvs use. These two are the best except perhaps for the Pioneer Pro plasma which costs about 5 times as much and uses quite a bit more electricity.

09-02-2007, 04:49 AM	#5
ArkGuy Active Member Member since:Jul 2007	The 60" XBR2 has consistently been in cnet.com's top 5 regardless of type, since it came out. I got one in March and it's been fantastic. Kinda big, though, with those speakers. But a stunning picture.

09-02-2007, 04:59 AM	#6
russ Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Alabama	I have a 40" xbr2 and will say that yes, there is some clouding when the entire screen is dark, but if you turn the backlight down from max to like 7, it is minimized.

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