Should I sale the 52' XBR4 and get a Panasonic 50 800u THX! Your opinions"HELP" - Blu-ray Forum

edubb5 · 02-03-2009, 11:47 AM

Should I sale the 52' XBR4 and get a Panasonic 50 800u THX! Your opinions"HELP"
Or is it too close and not do it. I see this TV @ Circuit City and like it but when i get home. My XBR4 looks great. But Im the type that take my Home theater personal. I would love too here what you guys think.. thanks
my Link to my XBR4 page is here.
https://www.blu-ray.com/community/ga...&folderid=148#

ground chuck · 02-03-2009, 11:52 AM

well you over paid for a xbr.......as most sony products are over priced and under achieve. except for my ps3 of course. go get a panny.

blu_world · 02-03-2009, 12:26 PM

that Sony look's good,nothing awfully wrong with it..

your money,your life,splurge if you wanna,looks alright to me!.

rev.and.ride · 02-03-2009, 12:55 PM

Of course, I'm partial, but I'd keep the Sony! I got my 52XBR5 for just under $3K (a year ago), and I think its worth every penny!

ckent22 · 02-03-2009, 01:00 PM

Keep the XBR4. It's definitely the better choice IMO.

edubb5 · 02-03-2009, 01:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ckent22

Keep the XBR4. It's definitely the better choice IMO.

Thanks you guys! I will just keep my SONY. The panny is nice but not worth it.

SellmeyourDVD · 02-03-2009, 01:49 PM

Just go buy both of them, then you know you wont be displeased

kingofgrills · 02-03-2009, 11:30 PM

The XBR4 is a great TV. Personally, I don't think it's worth the time and added expense to swap it out. You won't gain much improvement on the picture quality.

If you have money burning a hole in your pocket, upgrade your sound system.

supaflyz · 02-03-2009, 11:48 PM

I think the sony xbr4 is a great tv, and looks very sexy. My cousin has the 52 inch one. His brother has the xbr6. I can't tell any difference in picture quality because they're not side by side lol. However, the xbr4 I think looks much better than the xbr6. I think you should keep the one u having now.

BirdManJr · 02-03-2009, 11:52 PM

keep your tv...use your money on useful things...go treat yourself to a evening at the olive garden take your lady friend with you...i bet she dont care what the size of the tv is or brand..

My_Two_Cents · 02-03-2009, 11:57 PM

The 800U will blow the picture of the XBR4 away, without question. The only set with a better picture would be a Kuro. However, if you are happy with your current set, I'd keep it for a couple more years unless you have all sorts of extra $$ lying around.

doctorsteve · 02-04-2009, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edubb5

Should I sale the 52' XBR4 and get a Panasonic 50 800u THX! Your opinions"HELP"

What? Are you serious?

Quote:

Originally Posted by ground chuck

well you over paid for a xbr.......as most sony products are over priced and under achieve. except for my ps3 of course. go get a panny.

What? Are you serious? (but in a completely different way, for a completely different reason)

Quote:

Originally Posted by ckent22

Keep the XBR4. It's definitely the better choice IMO.

Ditto

Quote:

Originally Posted by edubb5

Thanks you guys! I will just keep my SONY. The panny is nice but not worth it.

Oh, so you decided already... Ok then.

Love my 52" XBR4 to bits. Can't even IMAGINE wanting something different right now...

SDBlu · 02-04-2009, 02:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doctorsteve

What? Are you serious?

What? Are you serious? (but in a completely different way, for a completely different reason)

Ditto

Oh, so you decided already... Ok then.

Love my 52" XBR4 to bits. Can't even IMAGINE wanting something different right now...

Hah +1 on all counts!

Sony XBR4 is an awesome tv and I love mine too

Santeria · 02-04-2009, 02:39 AM

lol this thread is pretty much... who owns what and endorses what they own!

buncha xbr owners saying " go xbr"

buncha plasma owners saying " go panny"

up to u, just go to best buy and check them out.
my bro-in law was gonna get an xbr4 or 6 i dont remember
and he saw my panny and is gonna get a pioneer.

PootieThang · 02-04-2009, 04:21 AM

I too own a 52" XBR4. The only way I'd sell it is to get the Kuro 5020 or the 6020.

FIDDYPOP · 02-04-2009, 09:04 AM

I love my xbr 4, Id keep it. I dont believe that it worth it to upgrade for a minimal or no upgrade at all.

fuwa · 02-06-2009, 04:55 AM

I came off a Sony Wega 36" CRT and went to the Sony Bravia 52" LCD. The LCD picture looked awesome to me at first. Later after watching some blurays I noticed issues with the viewing angle, motion issues, black levels and ghosting in dark scenes and scenes in the snow. I think the newer models have better black levels but I am not sure about the other issues. The Narnia blurays are excellent discs with dark scenes and scenes in the snow to test your TV. I found the issues on these discs. I ended up getting the Pioneer Elite Kuro and everything looks fine on this set when I play those movies. I don't know what your budget is but BB has the 50" Kuro Elite now for $2800. Sony is a fine TV and I have been an owner of their TVs for over 10 years (XBR, Wega, then Bravia) but I had issues with the Bravia that I don't have with the Kuro.

dobyblue · 02-09-2009, 05:08 PM

The XBR4 is a great TV, but the -800U plasma from Panasonic will outperform the XBR4 in just about every test you throw it's way.

If you believe opinions, the XBR4 is better.
If you believe actual benchmark testing, the -800U is the better set.

If you want an XBR that's better than the -800U you'll need to pony up for the XBR8, providing the uneven lighting doesn't bother you. Given that the XBR8 is more than twice the cost of the -800U, the Viera is still the better choice for normal viewing environments.

02-03-2009, 11:47 AM	#1
edubb5 Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:LEXINGTON KY Home Theater Gallery:24	Should I sale the 52' XBR4 and get a Panasonic 50 800u THX! Your opinions"HELP" Should I sale the 52' XBR4 and get a Panasonic 50 800u THX! Your opinions"HELP" Or is it too close and not do it. I see this TV @ Circuit City and like it but when i get home. My XBR4 looks great. But Im the type that take my Home theater personal. I would love too here what you guys think.. thanks my Link to my XBR4 page is here. https://www.blu-ray.com/community/ga...&folderid=148#

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02-03-2009, 11:52 AM	#2
ground chuck Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Charm City Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:48 Trading Score:18	well you over paid for a xbr.......as most sony products are over priced and under achieve. except for my ps3 of course. go get a panny.

02-03-2009, 12:26 PM	#3
blu_world Special Member Member since:Nov 2006 Home Theater Gallery:27 Blu-ray reviews:1	that Sony look's good,nothing awfully wrong with it.. your money,your life,splurge if you wanna,looks alright to me!.

02-03-2009, 12:55 PM	#4
rev.and.ride Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Washington, DC Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:103 Blu-ray collection:410 DVD collection:104 iTunes collection:189 Blu-ray reviews: 5	Of course, I'm partial, but I'd keep the Sony! I got my 52XBR5 for just under $3K (a year ago), and I think its worth every penny!

02-03-2009, 01:00 PM	#5
ckent22 Banned Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Hollywood, California VIA Smallville, Kansas Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:266 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Keep the XBR4. It's definitely the better choice IMO.

02-03-2009, 01:49 PM	#7
SellmeyourDVD Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:125 Trading Score:11	Just go buy both of them, then you know you wont be displeased

02-03-2009, 11:30 PM	#8
kingofgrills Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:PDX Home Theater Gallery:31 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:81 Trading Score:31	The XBR4 is a great TV. Personally, I don't think it's worth the time and added expense to swap it out. You won't gain much improvement on the picture quality. If you have money burning a hole in your pocket, upgrade your sound system.

02-03-2009, 11:48 PM	#9
supaflyz Active Member Member since:Nov 2008	I think the sony xbr4 is a great tv, and looks very sexy. My cousin has the 52 inch one. His brother has the xbr6. I can't tell any difference in picture quality because they're not side by side lol. However, the xbr4 I think looks much better than the xbr6. I think you should keep the one u having now.

02-03-2009, 11:52 PM	#10
BirdManJr Power Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray reviews:3	keep your tv...use your money on useful things...go treat yourself to a evening at the olive garden take your lady friend with you...i bet she dont care what the size of the tv is or brand..

02-03-2009, 11:57 PM	#11
My_Two_Cents Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Wherever I may roam.... Home Theater Gallery:40 4K collection:35 Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:19 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:4	The 800U will blow the picture of the XBR4 away, without question. The only set with a better picture would be a Kuro. However, if you are happy with your current set, I'd keep it for a couple more years unless you have all sorts of extra $$ lying around.

02-04-2009, 02:39 AM	#14
Santeria Special Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:San Diego Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:20 Trading Score:4	lol this thread is pretty much... who owns what and endorses what they own! buncha xbr owners saying " go xbr" buncha plasma owners saying " go panny" up to u, just go to best buy and check them out. my bro-in law was gonna get an xbr4 or 6 i dont remember and he saw my panny and is gonna get a pioneer.

02-04-2009, 04:21 AM	#15
PootieThang Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray collection:102 Trading Score:11	I too own a 52" XBR4. The only way I'd sell it is to get the Kuro 5020 or the 6020.

02-04-2009, 09:04 AM	#16
FIDDYPOP Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Chi-Town Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:444 Blu-ray reviews:1	I love my xbr 4, Id keep it. I dont believe that it worth it to upgrade for a minimal or no upgrade at all.

02-06-2009, 04:55 AM	#17
fuwa Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:11	I came off a Sony Wega 36" CRT and went to the Sony Bravia 52" LCD. The LCD picture looked awesome to me at first. Later after watching some blurays I noticed issues with the viewing angle, motion issues, black levels and ghosting in dark scenes and scenes in the snow. I think the newer models have better black levels but I am not sure about the other issues. The Narnia blurays are excellent discs with dark scenes and scenes in the snow to test your TV. I found the issues on these discs. I ended up getting the Pioneer Elite Kuro and everything looks fine on this set when I play those movies. I don't know what your budget is but BB has the 50" Kuro Elite now for $2800. Sony is a fine TV and I have been an owner of their TVs for over 10 years (XBR, Wega, then Bravia) but I had issues with the Bravia that I don't have with the Kuro.

02-09-2009, 05:08 PM	#18
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 XBR4 is a great TV, but the -800U plasma from Panasonic will outperform the XBR4 in just about every test you throw it's way. If you believe opinions, the XBR4 is better. If you believe actual benchmark testing, the -800U is the better set. If you want an XBR that's better than the -800U you'll need to pony up for the XBR8, providing the uneven lighting doesn't bother you. Given that the XBR8 is more than twice the cost of the -800U, the Viera is still the better choice for normal viewing environments.

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