Which is the better buy?

[Danger Boy]

What are the differences in the Sony line of TV's between the V, S and L series? Where do they rank compared to the XBR Sony LCD's? Or are they infact XBR's?

[Lepidopterous]

There's a discernible difference between your 550 and the 650. I would go with the 650 but wait for memorial day. They'll have a great sale guaranteed and it's a couple months away.

[cawgijoe]

Originally Posted by Danger Boy

What are the differences in the Sony line of TV's between the V, S and L series? Where do they rank compared to the XBR Sony LCD's? Or are they infact XBR's?

The XBR series is Sony's top of the line and offers extra inputs and their top processing as well extra adjustment capability. They used to have longer warranties, but I'm not sure if that's the case anymore.

As you move down the line, they give you less options and lower the processing. Having said all that, whether you personally will see any real difference in a "W", "Z", or "XBR" after calibration is up for debate.

If money is no object and you can get a good deal, go for the XBR. Between the Z and W, I personally would go for the W series....you get most bang for the buck here. I know someone who owns the 52" W and the picture rocks.

In the OP's case, I would save the $300 and buy the Sony and then put that amount towards a Blu-Ray player if he doesn't already own one.