Sony LCDs - Need Help - Blu-ray Forum

DrinkMore · 10-24-2007, 11:38 PM

Those of you who own Sony LCD's, are they worth it? How do they rate compared to other manufacturers?

Lastly, please someone help me understand their naming scheme. What are the XBR's? The top end models?

For instance - is this a decent one .. http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Bravia-KD...blurayforum-20

Thanks.

quetzalcoatl · 10-24-2007, 11:47 PM

I have always liked my sonys. They are more expensive for the most part. The XBR is the top of the line. That is the best non XBR that they make.
I think they make some of the best TV's if you are willing to pay for them.

huntifosi · 10-24-2007, 11:57 PM

We have a 40" XBR2 and it is worth every dime. Even turned off it looks like a piece of artwork. We almost never go to the movies anymore. Not worth the hassle. Just fire up the Blu-ray and settle in for the evening.

DrinkMore · 10-25-2007, 12:06 AM

Thanks for the input. I really like the design, not fond of the silver frame tho. I think there is a black version if I was reading right?

daisuke149 · 10-25-2007, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrinkMore

Thanks for the input. I really like the design, not fond of the silver frame tho. I think there is a black version if I was reading right?

if you get the xbr4 it comes in a flat black finish

the w3000 has a gun metal finish its not silver
the v3000 has a piano black finish

mike79 · 10-25-2007, 12:08 AM

there is a black version, but it is 200 more. You can change the colors though. I have a 40 xbr 2, i love it, however I wish I would have waited because the xbr4 is amazing. They have them on display with blu-ray players at best buy, it really is amazing, I want to sell my xbr 2 and get the xbr 4

mike79 · 10-25-2007, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daisuke149

if you get the xbr4 it comes in a flat black finish

the w3000 has a gun metal finish its not silver
the v3000 has a piano black finish

I believe the xbr 5 is black. Same tv just in black. Like the xbr 2/xbr 3, same tv just xbr 2 was silver and the xbr 3 was black.

Footloose301 · 10-25-2007, 12:11 AM

XBR4 has flat black and XBR5 has piano black

They are the best LCDs you can buy.

mike79 · 10-25-2007, 12:15 AM

that's right, now that I think about it, either way though, this tv is incredible. I had such a hard time convincing my wife to let me get the xbr2, then I saw the xbr4 and told her she said, if I get it, she is kicking me out, then I took her to best buy to see it and she wanted it also. And my wife is not even into these sort of things, but was blown away. They had Dead man's chest on there. Too bad I can't afford it right now.

hienesey · 10-25-2007, 12:38 AM

I got my XBR4 a month ago, and the quality still amazes me. Definitely worth the extra money.

jsteinhauer · 10-25-2007, 03:46 AM

Love mine. It was worth every penny to me. At the time, there was nothing close at Best Buy. I walked in the store with the intent on buying a 720p plasma and it is what I left with.

daisuke149 · 10-25-2007, 12:23 PM

yeah i run into that issue with the xbr4. everytime i see it, i wanna buy it. : ( but i cant just yet.

every one of my customers is astounded as to how good it looks, but then they choke on the price lol.

Xerious · 10-25-2007, 12:28 PM

XBR4s are eye-crack... you know you can't afford it, but you buy it anyway and just stare at it... if it were a woman, i'd hump it and call it a *****.

Go Blu · 10-25-2007, 12:46 PM

I HIGHLY recommend the XBR LCD's.

I bought a 46" in January and I couldn't be more pleased.
The PQ on it is superb, especially watching Blu-ray movies on it.

By the way CNET also rated it as the BEST lcd out there.

Yes it is expensive but I think its worth it overall.

DrinkMore · 10-25-2007, 03:17 PM

Lol, he said Eye Crack -

Yeah, I am gonna have to see if the prices come down for Christmas or if there are any sales. I think if there is something going on for the Sony LCD's I will look into them first. If not, I will have to go with Panasonic Plasma route.

All very good info here. Let's me know that these LCD's are the right choice

Thanks!

Go Blu · 10-25-2007, 03:19 PM

actually the BEST deals can be had right before SUPER BOWL when they try to push Big Screen TV's like mad. Huge sales and really long 0% financing....which is your best friend when you are talking about a TV that costs more than 3 grand. That way you don't have to take the hit all at once.

DrinkMore · 10-25-2007, 03:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Go Blu

actually the BEST deals can be had right before SUPER BOWL when they try to push Big Screen TV's like mad. Huge sales and really long 0% financing....which is your best friend when you are talking about a TV that costs more than 3 grand. That way you don't have to take the hit all at once.

When is the Super Bowl? (not a sports fan here)

Moefiz · 10-25-2007, 03:57 PM

I must say that I have the KDL40xbr2 and its a nice lookin tv.I have had it for over 6 months now and no problems to report.It come standard with the silver on the sides the xbr 3 is the same TV with the black finish on the sides.
Nice Tv's from Sony but shop around for Price.I found this tv at CC at a very good price.

quetzalcoatl · 10-25-2007, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrinkMore

When is the Super Bowl? (not a sports fan here)

Last week of Jan First week of Feb.

cawgijoe · 10-25-2007, 05:50 PM

The XBR4 and XBR5 are the best LCD's you can buy. They are expensive but will thrill you.

If you go down one notch to the "W" series, you may still be very happy with this set for less money....easier on the pocketbook.

The XBR5 comes only in gloss black.....the XBR4 is a non-shiny black and gives you the option to buy replacement bezels in various colors......the W sets come in a gunmetal black.

10-24-2007, 11:38 PM	#1
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	Sony LCDs - Need Help Those of you who own Sony LCD's, are they worth it? How do they rate compared to other manufacturers? Lastly, please someone help me understand their naming scheme. What are the XBR's? The top end models? For instance - is this a decent one .. http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Bravia-KD...blurayforum-20 Thanks.

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10-24-2007, 11:47 PM	#2
quetzalcoatl Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Grants Pass, OR	I have always liked my sonys. They are more expensive for the most part. The XBR is the top of the line. That is the best non XBR that they make. I think they make some of the best TV's if you are willing to pay for them.

10-24-2007, 11:57 PM	#3
huntifosi Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	We have a 40" XBR2 and it is worth every dime. Even turned off it looks like a piece of artwork. We almost never go to the movies anymore. Not worth the hassle. Just fire up the Blu-ray and settle in for the evening.

10-25-2007, 12:06 AM	#4
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	Thanks for the input. I really like the design, not fond of the silver frame tho. I think there is a black version if I was reading right?

10-25-2007, 12:08 AM	#6
mike79 Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:NYC Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	there is a black version, but it is 200 more. You can change the colors though. I have a 40 xbr 2, i love it, however I wish I would have waited because the xbr4 is amazing. They have them on display with blu-ray players at best buy, it really is amazing, I want to sell my xbr 2 and get the xbr 4

10-25-2007, 12:11 AM	#8
Footloose301 Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Fort Myers, FL Home Theater Gallery:38 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:2 Blu-ray reviews: 1	XBR4 has flat black and XBR5 has piano black They are the best LCDs you can buy.

10-25-2007, 12:15 AM	#9
mike79 Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:NYC Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	that's right, now that I think about it, either way though, this tv is incredible. I had such a hard time convincing my wife to let me get the xbr2, then I saw the xbr4 and told her she said, if I get it, she is kicking me out, then I took her to best buy to see it and she wanted it also. And my wife is not even into these sort of things, but was blown away. They had Dead man's chest on there. Too bad I can't afford it right now.

10-25-2007, 12:38 AM	#10
hienesey Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Dallas, TX Blu-ray collection:291 Trading Score:35	I got my XBR4 a month ago, and the quality still amazes me. Definitely worth the extra money.

10-25-2007, 03:46 AM	#11
jsteinhauer Gaming Moderator Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:120 Trading Score:66	Love mine. It was worth every penny to me. At the time, there was nothing close at Best Buy. I walked in the store with the intent on buying a 720p plasma and it is what I left with.

10-25-2007, 12:23 PM	#12
daisuke149 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	yeah i run into that issue with the xbr4. everytime i see it, i wanna buy it. : ( but i cant just yet. every one of my customers is astounded as to how good it looks, but then they choke on the price lol.

10-25-2007, 12:28 PM	#13
Xerious Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray collection:238 Blu-ray reviews:4	XBR4s are eye-crack... you know you can't afford it, but you buy it anyway and just stare at it... if it were a woman, i'd hump it and call it a *****.

10-25-2007, 12:46 PM	#14
Go Blu Special Member Member since:Feb 2007	I HIGHLY recommend the XBR LCD's. I bought a 46" in January and I couldn't be more pleased. The PQ on it is superb, especially watching Blu-ray movies on it. By the way CNET also rated it as the BEST lcd out there. Yes it is expensive but I think its worth it overall.

10-25-2007, 03:17 PM	#15
DrinkMore Banned Member since:Apr 2007 Location:That's What She Said! Blu-ray collection:140 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:3	Lol, he said Eye Crack - Yeah, I am gonna have to see if the prices come down for Christmas or if there are any sales. I think if there is something going on for the Sony LCD's I will look into them first. If not, I will have to go with Panasonic Plasma route. All very good info here. Let's me know that these LCD's are the right choice Thanks!

10-25-2007, 03:19 PM	#16
Go Blu Special Member Member since:Feb 2007	actually the BEST deals can be had right before SUPER BOWL when they try to push Big Screen TV's like mad. Huge sales and really long 0% financing....which is your best friend when you are talking about a TV that costs more than 3 grand. That way you don't have to take the hit all at once.

10-25-2007, 03:57 PM	#18
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	I must say that I have the KDL40xbr2 and its a nice lookin tv.I have had it for over 6 months now and no problems to report.It come standard with the silver on the sides the xbr 3 is the same TV with the black finish on the sides. Nice Tv's from Sony but shop around for Price.I found this tv at CC at a very good price.

10-25-2007, 05:50 PM	#20
cawgijoe Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Trading Score:1	The XBR4 and XBR5 are the best LCD's you can buy. They are expensive but will thrill you. If you go down one notch to the "W" series, you may still be very happy with this set for less money....easier on the pocketbook. The XBR5 comes only in gloss black.....the XBR4 is a non-shiny black and gives you the option to buy replacement bezels in various colors......the W sets come in a gunmetal black.

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