Wait for the XBR9 - Blu-ray Forum

eyekyu · 04-09-2009, 01:32 AM

I was about 90% committed to the KDL-40XBR7 then browsing Sony saw XBR9 and they are taking pre-oreders. Should I just wait a lil longer for the xbr9? It sounds really tempting

Tru2theBlu · 04-09-2009, 01:39 AM

I would wait, it looks amazing! Definitely going to be the top LCD, and it has gotten great reviews thus far. I own 2 Samsungs that are about 1 and 2 years old, but I am considering buying an XBR 9 for my next television. It is simply amazing.

GORT · 04-09-2009, 02:10 AM

look at the new samsung 7000 LED LCD it's going to be my next tv

Blu-ray Fanatic · 04-09-2009, 02:10 AM

Do any of you know if Best Buy is displaying the XBR9? If not, how do you know it looks amazing? I know the new Samsung LED LCD rocks the house at BB

Audiophile_At_Birth · 04-09-2009, 02:12 AM

Spec sheets can looks sexy too you know

Tru2theBlu · 04-09-2009, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu-ray Fanatic

Do any of you know if Best Buy is displaying the XBR9? If not, how do you know it looks amazing? I know the new Samsung LED LCD rocks the house at BB

I have seen the 32" XBR9 at BB and it is amazing. Hands down better than the Samsung LED sets. I know that my BB is getting the 52 XBR9 when it comes out.

Tru2theBlu · 04-09-2009, 02:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Audiophile_At_Birth

Spec sheets can looks sexy too you know

You are right! And this spec sheet made me J*zz in my pants.

mmunro2003 · 04-09-2009, 02:52 AM

I work for Sony and have already seen the XBR9, I think its the first time since the XBR4 and XBR5 that I have been impressed by our styling. I will never be convinced of the need for 240hz but you can always turn it off or to a 'lower' setting for movies.
As for the Samsung LED's...keep in mind its LED Edge Enhancement not full LED backlighting. In my opinon the LED Edge Enhancement technology will eventually replace single color LCD backlights and full LED will replace wide color back lighting...eventually, now if you we could only figure out how to make the XBR8 more affordable...It has dropped $1000 in two weeks though. Lol

Tru2theBlu · 04-09-2009, 03:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mmunro2003

I work for Sony and have already seen the XBR9, I think its the first time since the XBR4 and XBR5 that I have been impressed by our styling. I will never be convinced of the need for 240hz but you can always turn it off or to a 'lower' setting for movies.
As for the Samsung LED's...keep in mind its LED Edge Enhancement not full LED backlighting. In my opinon the LED Edge Enhancement technology will eventually replace single color LCD backlights and full LED will replace wide color back lighting...eventually, now if you we could only figure out how to make the XBR8 more affordable...It has dropped $1000 in two weeks though. Lol

I'm not religious, but AMEN. I am not an expert by any means on televisions, but I wish Sony would get closer to Samsung pricing. It would make them much more competitive and probably take 30% of Samsungs sales away, because many people love and trust Sony but do not want to pay the price, especially in today's economy. But I love the XBR9, and may pay the premium later this year, because it is supreme!

mmunro2003 · 04-09-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Tru2theBlu

I'm not religious, but AMEN. I am not an expert by any means on televisions, but I wish Sony would get closer to Samsung pricing. It would make them much more competitive and probably take 30% of Samsungs sales away, because many people love and trust Sony but do not want to pay the price, especially in today's economy. But I love the XBR9, and may pay the premium later this year, because it is supreme!

Thanks, you would figure that we at Sony have lost out too Samsung for years now we would drop some prices. But, realistically we wont because we are too damn proud of ourselves to do it. Maybe we will see some changes this year with us, we need it, we are dangerously falling behind the competition.

eyekyu · 04-09-2009, 10:26 PM

the xbr8 is crazy priced, im glad the xbr9 comes in 40"

bageleaterkkjji · 04-09-2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mmunro2003

I work for Sony and have already seen the XBR9, I think its the first time since the XBR4 and XBR5 that I have been impressed by our styling. I will never be convinced of the need for 240hz but you can always turn it off or to a 'lower' setting for movies.
As for the Samsung LED's...keep in mind its LED Edge Enhancement not full LED backlighting. In my opinon the LED Edge Enhancement technology will eventually replace single color LCD backlights and full LED will replace wide color back lighting...eventually, now if you we could only figure out how to make the XBR8 more affordable...It has dropped $1000 in two weeks though. Lol

you cant turn off a refresh rate

bageleaterkkjji · 04-09-2009, 10:53 PM

not led backlit either? id wait till 2010

Kirsty_Mc · 04-10-2009, 12:45 AM

have Sony changed their panel manufacturer again, I see from a bit of surfing that the upper screen size is back to 52" and not 55" like they had with the XBR8 (UK. equivalent = KDL-55X4500).

I'm Turning green... I'm still with the 46X2000 (XBR2).

mmunro2003 · 04-10-2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by bageleaterkkjji

you cant turn off a refresh rate

You can turn off the motion enhancer or turn it to clear or smooth for inputs. This makes a huge difference.

mmunro2003 · 04-10-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bageleaterkkjji

not led backlit either? id wait till 2010

LED backlit was not developed because of overall costs and longevity concerns, keep in mind the samsung 09 led models are edge lit not full backlit

Fang Dangerchili · 04-10-2009, 04:05 PM

Any word on pricing?

Tru2theBlu · 04-10-2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Fang Dangerchili

Any word on pricing?

According to Sony.com:

32" XBR9- $1,099
40" XBR9- $2,799
46" XBR9- $3,099
52" XBR9- $3,599

mmunro2003 · 04-10-2009, 04:31 PM

If you are looking to get the new XBR9 if you have a local sony style store they usually get them before any big box stores get them.

Steelmaker · 04-11-2009, 12:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Tru2theBlu

According to Sony.com:

32" XBR9- $1,099
40" XBR9- $2,799
46" XBR9- $3,099
52" XBR9- $3,599

Wow, that's actually not as bad as I had anticipated.

04-09-2009, 01:32 AM	#1
eyekyu Active Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Las Vegas Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:272 DVD collection:182 Trading Score:6	Wait for the XBR9 I was about 90% committed to the KDL-40XBR7 then browsing Sony saw XBR9 and they are taking pre-oreders. Should I just wait a lil longer for the xbr9? It sounds really tempting

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04-09-2009, 01:39 AM	#2
Tru2theBlu Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Portland, OR Blu-ray collection:54 Trading Score:10	I would wait, it looks amazing! Definitely going to be the top LCD, and it has gotten great reviews thus far. I own 2 Samsungs that are about 1 and 2 years old, but I am considering buying an XBR 9 for my next television. It is simply amazing.

04-09-2009, 02:10 AM	#3
GORT Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Reducing Your Planet To A Burned Out Cinder Blu-ray collection:295	look at the new samsung 7000 LED LCD it's going to be my next tv

04-09-2009, 02:10 AM	#4
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	Do any of you know if Best Buy is displaying the XBR9? If not, how do you know it looks amazing? I know the new Samsung LED LCD rocks the house at BB

04-09-2009, 02:12 AM	#5
Audiophile_At_Birth Special Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:El Paso, TX Home Theater Gallery:31 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:235 Blu-ray reviews:1	Spec sheets can looks sexy too you know

04-09-2009, 02:52 AM	#8
mmunro2003 Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:139 Blu-ray reviews:2	I work for Sony and have already seen the XBR9, I think its the first time since the XBR4 and XBR5 that I have been impressed by our styling. I will never be convinced of the need for 240hz but you can always turn it off or to a 'lower' setting for movies. As for the Samsung LED's...keep in mind its LED Edge Enhancement not full LED backlighting. In my opinon the LED Edge Enhancement technology will eventually replace single color LCD backlights and full LED will replace wide color back lighting...eventually, now if you we could only figure out how to make the XBR8 more affordable...It has dropped $1000 in two weeks though. Lol

04-09-2009, 10:26 PM	#11
eyekyu Active Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Las Vegas Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:31 Blu-ray collection:272 DVD collection:182 Trading Score:6	the xbr8 is crazy priced, im glad the xbr9 comes in 40"

04-09-2009, 10:53 PM	#13
bageleaterkkjji Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:in the garbage 4K collection:59 Blu-ray collection:322 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:4	not led backlit either? id wait till 2010

04-10-2009, 12:45 AM	#14
Kirsty_Mc Power Member Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:UK Blu-ray collection:536 Blu-ray reviews: 21	have Sony changed their panel manufacturer again, I see from a bit of surfing that the upper screen size is back to 52" and not 55" like they had with the XBR8 (UK. equivalent = KDL-55X4500). I'm Turning green... I'm still with the 46X2000 (XBR2).

04-10-2009, 04:05 PM	#17
Fang Dangerchili Member Member since:Nov 2008	Any word on pricing?

04-10-2009, 04:31 PM	#19
mmunro2003 Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:139 Blu-ray reviews:2	If you are looking to get the new XBR9 if you have a local sony style store they usually get them before any big box stores get them.

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