the Help Poll Part II: Sony 60XBR2 or the 60A3000 - Blu-ray Forum

ReduxInflux · 07-19-2007, 11:10 AM

so here's the deal. didn't get much of a response last time but i'm back at it again because it's crunch time. thought the sony vs. samsung poll was awesome so i'm blatantly ripping off the idea in hopes of securing my own board of advisors. i would really appreciate your input. what would you do if you were making the decision? i'd really like to know because a ton of you have a wealth of knowledge and i respect your opinions...this site is the best entertainment tech resource i've ever encountered. anyway...what to do...what to do...so here we go....

(both are rear projection sxrd's)

the 60xbr2 specs

the 60a3000 specs

thanks in advance. its a tough decision. ive said it once and i'll say it again - getting a tv is like getting a tattoo.

clyon · 07-19-2007, 06:06 PM

a3000

That XBR is last year model & this year sony has redone the SXRD's, they redesigned the light engine, higher contrast, 120hz + hdmi 1.3. The price is very good from what I was reading the 60a3000 was going to be $3500.

ReduxInflux · 07-19-2007, 07:50 PM

yeah thats what im thinking. the only thing that has me stuck on the xbr2 are the excellent ratings from owners, consumer reports and c-net. the a3000 is still shrouded in mystery but with those specs...it sounds legitimately awesome...its the one i want. but its the mystery that has me on edge. i have the xbr2 being delivered to my house...but i think im going to turn around and resell it. (bought it for 2800 which includes a 5 year extended warranty). thanks for your opinion and to all of you who have voted so far....

groovyone · 07-19-2007, 08:10 PM

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665153957

60A3000 currently selling for $3K direct after a $500 'price drop'.

ReduxInflux · 07-19-2007, 08:18 PM

yeah how funny is that....a $500 price drop and it hasn't even been released yet? whats that all about?

hyperdine · 07-19-2007, 11:41 PM

I own the 60 XBR2 and it's the best TV purchase I have ever made. The only downside is that I don't believe it supports the HDMI 1.3 spec which I believe is supposed to facilitate the "Deep Color", xvYCC Color Space, and some additional features. More official info here...

http://www.hdmi.tv/pdf/HDMI_Insert_FINAL_8-30-06.pdf

BTBuck1 · 07-20-2007, 12:13 AM

a3000 if you can wait.

hell i'd say a2020 over the xbr2. same light engine, same picture adjustments all you are losing is pip & cable card, the extra bulb(which you'll need with an xbr2's torch brightness) and the dumbo ears.

The a3000 has a slew of new features and is a damn good lookin set. I'd have waited but I didn't want to and the 120hz, 1.3 weren't a huge deal to me. I can deal with a lil judder on pans.

and save $1000 bucks!

Plus the a2020 fits my nook, matches my stand and has a beautiful picture.

You really can't lose with any SXRD, IMO.

ReduxInflux · 07-20-2007, 02:59 AM

i think its safe to say that you all rule. with golden scepters. thanks.

dialog_gvf · 07-20-2007, 03:38 AM

The A3000 looks awesome.

One thing I would like to confirm is whether the 24p input mixes with 120Hz Motionflow?

Does it do a 1:5 frame conversion for 24p input?

Gary

Chuey · 07-20-2007, 03:43 AM

I have the 70" XBR2 and love it.. but if I have to get one this year I will wait for the XBR5. You can find the information on Sony's website.

View Poll Results: 60XBR2 or 60A3000?
60XBR2	4	30.77%
60A3000	9	69.23%
Voters: 13. You may not vote on this poll

07-19-2007, 11:10 AM	#1
ReduxInflux Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:orange county, ca Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:3	the Help Poll Part II: Sony 60XBR2 or the 60A3000 so here's the deal. didn't get much of a response last time but i'm back at it again because it's crunch time. thought the sony vs. samsung poll was awesome so i'm blatantly ripping off the idea in hopes of securing my own board of advisors. i would really appreciate your input. what would you do if you were making the decision? i'd really like to know because a ton of you have a wealth of knowledge and i respect your opinions...this site is the best entertainment tech resource i've ever encountered. anyway...what to do...what to do...so here we go.... (both are rear projection sxrd's) the 60xbr2 specs the 60a3000 specs thanks in advance. its a tough decision. ive said it once and i'll say it again - getting a tv is like getting a tattoo. Last edited by ReduxInflux; 07-19-2007 at 11:39 AM.

07-20-2007, 12:13 AM	#7
BTBuck1 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Oceanside, CA. Blu-ray collection:507 DVD collection:1	a3000 if you can wait. hell i'd say a2020 over the xbr2. same light engine, same picture adjustments all you are losing is pip & cable card, the extra bulb(which you'll need with an xbr2's torch brightness) and the dumbo ears. The a3000 has a slew of new features and is a damn good lookin set. I'd have waited but I didn't want to and the 120hz, 1.3 weren't a huge deal to me. I can deal with a lil judder on pans. and save $1000 bucks! Plus the a2020 fits my nook, matches my stand and has a beautiful picture. You really can't lose with any SXRD, IMO. Last edited by BTBuck1; 07-20-2007 at 12:15 AM.

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07-19-2007, 06:06 PM	#2
clyon Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Just left of the Alpha Quadrant 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:824 Blu-ray reviews:8	a3000 That XBR is last year model & this year sony has redone the SXRD's, they redesigned the light engine, higher contrast, 120hz + hdmi 1.3. The price is very good from what I was reading the 60a3000 was going to be $3500.

07-19-2007, 07:50 PM	#3
ReduxInflux Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:orange county, ca Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:3	yeah thats what im thinking. the only thing that has me stuck on the xbr2 are the excellent ratings from owners, consumer reports and c-net. the a3000 is still shrouded in mystery but with those specs...it sounds legitimately awesome...its the one i want. but its the mystery that has me on edge. i have the xbr2 being delivered to my house...but i think im going to turn around and resell it. (bought it for 2800 which includes a 5 year extended warranty). thanks for your opinion and to all of you who have voted so far....

07-19-2007, 08:10 PM	#4
groovyone Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Location:PSNetwork: groovyone	http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665153957 60A3000 currently selling for $3K direct after a $500 'price drop'.

07-19-2007, 08:18 PM	#5
ReduxInflux Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:orange county, ca Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:3	yeah how funny is that....a $500 price drop and it hasn't even been released yet? whats that all about?

07-19-2007, 11:41 PM	#6
hyperdine Senior Member Member since:Sep 2006	I own the 60 XBR2 and it's the best TV purchase I have ever made. The only downside is that I don't believe it supports the HDMI 1.3 spec which I believe is supposed to facilitate the "Deep Color", xvYCC Color Space, and some additional features. More official info here... http://www.hdmi.tv/pdf/HDMI_Insert_FINAL_8-30-06.pdf

07-20-2007, 02:59 AM	#8
ReduxInflux Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:orange county, ca Blu-ray reviews:22 Trading Score:3	i think its safe to say that you all rule. with golden scepters. thanks.

07-20-2007, 03:38 AM	#9
dialog_gvf Moderator Member since:Nov 2006 Location:Toronto Blu-ray collection:320	The A3000 looks awesome. One thing I would like to confirm is whether the 24p input mixes with 120Hz Motionflow? Does it do a 1:5 frame conversion for 24p input? Gary

07-20-2007, 03:43 AM	#10
Chuey Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Dallas, TX 4K collection:428 Blu-ray collection:1363 Blu-ray reviews: 2	I have the 70" XBR2 and love it.. but if I have to get one this year I will wait for the XBR5. You can find the information on Sony's website.

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